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ultrahd4me · 08-31-2013, 11:07 AM

My long weekend started off with a bang. I had my truck sold and scheduled to be dropped off Sunday. So last night my son wanted to go the cruise inn one more time in it. So down the road we go, 30 mph, 175 water temp, 50 pounds of oil pressure, no smoke, no noise then the grenade went off. Brand new motor with less than 50 miles with a nice 2inch hole in the side.

garett · 08-31-2013, 11:16 AM

Dang, sorry bro for the bad luck. But maybe she just didn't want to leave home Sunday. Maybe a sign to keep it and drop in a v8.
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bodydropped68 · 08-31-2013, 11:21 AM

Sorry to hear that happened ,nice truck though hopefully you can salvage alot of your engine parts less block, crank and rod.

cdowns · 08-31-2013, 11:59 AM

that's why i'm such a huge fan of crate motors and thier warrenties

**Stocker** · 08-31-2013, 01:21 PM

Well that really bites. A couple of observations:

1) I'd have a conversation with the engine builder, even if it means looking in the mirror.

2) If the sale went through and then the motor blew, who's going to feel worse -- you or the new owner? And which of you would have fixed it?

sprint_9 · 08-31-2013, 05:20 PM

Probably just as well it happened now. I would imagine whoever was buying it would have been banging on your door if this had happened to them right after they had bought it.

big_al_71 · 08-31-2013, 05:26 PM

That's aweful!!!!

time for a v8

19673ontree · 08-31-2013, 05:49 PM

hate that happened , something must have been really wrong ? sorry that happened ,

slow-1 · 08-31-2013, 06:40 PM

Dang...but as said, better the day before than as the buyer drove away...talk about a sticky situation.

You say "new" motor...did you rebuild it or buy it?

ole dollor · 08-31-2013, 06:55 PM

now thats some bad news. bummer.

ultrahd4me · 08-31-2013, 09:22 PM

Everything is cool with the buyer, he is a dealer who is very used to selling these old trucks. But if it had blown up on him the first time out I would have took it back, that's just how I am. The motor was a remanufactured marine spec motor built by Aarons performance. Large port heads, marine cam, and supposed to be bullet proof bottom end

But there is no warranty because of it being in a truck and not the original owner. But it may not be all that bad, I drove 7 hours round trip today to pick up a low millage 250 and I will put all the new stuff on this long block. So hopefully back on the road soon.

oldblue1968chevy · 08-31-2013, 10:19 PM

Aw its just now why dont you just send it on down south about 1 hr to my house

sweet truck sorry to hear

chvtrkman · 08-31-2013, 11:17 PM

Ouch ! What bad timing..I have a guy coming over tomorrow to look at my '62 VW Bug he's interested in...I think I won't take it for a cruise.

**Tom Vogel** · 09-01-2013, 09:59 AM

Thats the first time Ive evr heard of a GM six grenading a bottom end! Id love to know the reason, almost would not have thought it possible.

71swb4x4 · 09-01-2013, 10:25 AM

I would definitely call the builder. There are times I do work with "no warranty" because of certain reasons, but if something I did wrong fell apart I would still stand behind my work.

19673ontree · 09-01-2013, 01:53 PM

chevy six bangers just don't do that ! they must have run it dry of oil for a couple of weeks to test it then sold it to you

I was at a car swap meet several years ago REMEMBER SLICK 50 ? those people from the SLICK 50 company were selling that stuff saying that even after it had been in an engine the product was so good that you could drain the oil out of the engine and it would still run because of the awesome lubrication left behind by the slick 50 ,,, they had an engine on a stand running with a radiator hooked up to it but no oil pan on it

CAN ANYBODY GUESS WHAT TYPE OF ENGINE THEY WERE USING FOR THIS DEMONSTRATION ?

1972RedNeck · 12-16-2013, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by 19673ontree

CAN ANYBODY GUESS WHAT TYPE OF ENGINE THEY WERE USING FOR THIS DEMONSTRATION ?

230/250/292 chevy?

Coursey · 12-16-2013, 09:32 PM

Did the sale go through?

westong · 12-16-2013, 10:27 PM

Ya...they are tough as heck. I had a truck that I got for scrap that I decided to see if I could get running after a few beers one night. A little gas and a fresh battery and she started up and ran pretty good. A few more beers later we decided to see how long she would run with no oil or water. The darn thing ran forever with a brick on the gas peddle full throttle. When it finally did decide to stop which if I wasn't to drunk was about 20 mins or more. And it Definitely wasn't an exciting ending she just started to run slower and slower till she quietly came to a stop. We tried to restart her with no luck as she was froze solid. Well a few more beers and a john Deere tractor pulling her down the road and jamming her in gear she broke loose. A little starting fluid and she fired back up being pulled in gear. She actually ran pretty smooth just didn't like to idle much. We did the brick thing again and did it all over again she didnt run as along but never did spit anything outside the block. My opinion on Your motor after seeing how tough they are is something definitely was put together wrong...an uneducated opinion...

ultrahd4me · 12-16-2013, 11:15 PM

I did finally get the motor pulled / replaced and sold to the buyer. The rod cap and one rod bolt was missing when I tore the motor down. I also found 2 other rod bolts that were stretched really bad, and a few more that were to loose. It was just a POS reman job on the engine.

**Todd68Chevy** · 12-16-2013, 11:25 PM

What a bad story. Sounds like you made the best of the situation that you could. What do you have now if you sold this truck?

ultrahd4me · 12-16-2013, 11:27 PM

62 shorty with killer patina, and a 70 GMC lined up behind it.

Coursey · 12-17-2013, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by ultrahd4me

62 shorty with killer patina, and a 70 GMC lined up behind it.

Do you have any details on these two?

**Todd68Chevy** · 12-16-2013, 11:36 PM

Sounds like a good plan.

Off topic but I am thinking about coming down for another swap meet this year and maybe even setting up to sell. Do you think the one we met at last year is the best or is there a better one? Thanks

ultrahd4me · 12-16-2013, 11:43 PM

There is 4 going on early this year.
01/04-01/05 Murfreesboro Tn
01/12 Westmoreland Tn
Late Jan- Lebanon Tn
Early Feb- Nashville Fairgrounds (Stones River) same as last year

08-31-2013, 11:07 AM	#1
ultrahd4me Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Gallatin, Tn Posts: 676	NOT a good start to the holiday weekend My long weekend started off with a bang. I had my truck sold and scheduled to be dropped off Sunday. So last night my son wanted to go the cruise inn one more time in it. So down the road we go, 30 mph, 175 water temp, 50 pounds of oil pressure, no smoke, no noise then the grenade went off. Brand new motor with less than 50 miles with a nice 2inch hole in the side. Attached Images

08-31-2013, 11:16 AM	#2
garett Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: tacoma wa Posts: 35	Re: NOT a good start to the holiday weekend Dang, sorry bro for the bad luck. But maybe she just didn't want to leave home Sunday. Maybe a sign to keep it and drop in a v8. Posted via Mobile Device

08-31-2013, 11:21 AM	#3
bodydropped68 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Tucson, Az Posts: 705	Re: NOT a good start to the holiday weekend Sorry to hear that happened ,nice truck though hopefully you can salvage alot of your engine parts less block, crank and rod.

08-31-2013, 11:59 AM	#4
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: NOT a good start to the holiday weekend that's why i'm such a huge fan of crate motors and thier warrenties __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

08-31-2013, 01:21 PM	#5
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,722	Re: NOT a good start to the holiday weekend Well that really bites. A couple of observations: 1) I'd have a conversation with the engine builder, even if it means looking in the mirror. 2) If the sale went through and then the motor blew, who's going to feel worse -- you or the new owner? And which of you would have fixed it? __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

08-31-2013, 05:20 PM	#6
sprint_9 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: 9 Posts: 862	Re: NOT a good start to the holiday weekend Probably just as well it happened now. I would imagine whoever was buying it would have been banging on your door if this had happened to them right after they had bought it.

08-31-2013, 05:26 PM	#7
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: NOT a good start to the holiday weekend That's aweful!!!! time for a v8 __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

08-31-2013, 05:49 PM	#8
19673ontree CAN'T FIX NOTHIN Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: SOUTHRUST VIRGINIA !!! Posts: 2,112	Re: NOT a good start to the holiday weekend hate that happened , something must have been really wrong ? sorry that happened , __________________ 1967 C10 Shortbed Fleetside Small back glass 6 cyl 3spd on the tree 3.08 gears underdash AC

08-31-2013, 06:40 PM	#9
slow-1 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Central NC Posts: 830	Re: NOT a good start to the holiday weekend Dang...but as said, better the day before than as the buyer drove away...talk about a sticky situation. You say "new" motor...did you rebuild it or buy it? __________________ 1972 Cheyene C-10 "Ole Green" My Grandfathers truck (early 70's to 1983) My first vehicle (1983) Original 350 (3 rebuilds) 700R4 from Bowtie Overdrives

08-31-2013, 06:55 PM	#10
ole dollor Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Anton, Texas Posts: 2,364	Re: NOT a good start to the holiday weekend now thats some bad news. bummer.

08-31-2013, 09:22 PM	#11
ultrahd4me Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Gallatin, Tn Posts: 676	Re: NOT a good start to the holiday weekend Everything is cool with the buyer, he is a dealer who is very used to selling these old trucks. But if it had blown up on him the first time out I would have took it back, that's just how I am. The motor was a remanufactured marine spec motor built by Aarons performance. Large port heads, marine cam, and supposed to be bullet proof bottom end But there is no warranty because of it being in a truck and not the original owner. But it may not be all that bad, I drove 7 hours round trip today to pick up a low millage 250 and I will put all the new stuff on this long block. So hopefully back on the road soon.

08-31-2013, 10:19 PM	#12
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: NOT a good start to the holiday weekend Aw its just now why dont you just send it on down south about 1 hr to my house sweet truck sorry to hear __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

08-31-2013, 11:17 PM	#13
chvtrkman Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: PA. Posts: 178	Re: NOT a good start to the holiday weekend Ouch ! What bad timing..I have a guy coming over tomorrow to look at my '62 VW Bug he's interested in...I think I won't take it for a cruise. __________________ _____________________________________________ 69 C-20 292, 4 spd O/D, 4:56 rears. No a/c p/s p/b p/w......restoration project,"Operation:Stovebolt" 78 C-10 305 TH350 new (old) daily driver 02 Suburban Z71 a.k.a. the family truckster 99 Silverado 1500 Z71

09-01-2013, 09:59 AM	#14
Tom Vogel 2WD Jimmy Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Davis County, Utah Posts: 2,565	Re: NOT a good start to the holiday weekend Thats the first time Ive evr heard of a GM six grenading a bottom end! Id love to know the reason, almost would not have thought it possible.

09-01-2013, 10:25 AM	#15
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: NOT a good start to the holiday weekend I would definitely call the builder. There are times I do work with "no warranty" because of certain reasons, but if something I did wrong fell apart I would still stand behind my work. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.



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09-01-2013, 01:53 PM	#16
19673ontree CAN'T FIX NOTHIN Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: SOUTHRUST VIRGINIA !!! Posts: 2,112	Re: NOT a good start to the holiday weekend chevy six bangers just don't do that ! they must have run it dry of oil for a couple of weeks to test it then sold it to you I was at a car swap meet several years ago REMEMBER SLICK 50 ? those people from the SLICK 50 company were selling that stuff saying that even after it had been in an engine the product was so good that you could drain the oil out of the engine and it would still run because of the awesome lubrication left behind by the slick 50 ,,, they had an engine on a stand running with a radiator hooked up to it but no oil pan on it CAN ANYBODY GUESS WHAT TYPE OF ENGINE THEY WERE USING FOR THIS DEMONSTRATION ? __________________ 1967 C10 Shortbed Fleetside Small back glass 6 cyl 3spd on the tree 3.08 gears underdash AC

12-16-2013, 09:32 PM	#18
Coursey Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Kentucky Posts: 550	Re: NOT a good start to the holiday weekend Did the sale go through?

12-16-2013, 10:27 PM	#19
westong Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Mosier,oregon Posts: 295	Re: NOT a good start to the holiday weekend Ya...they are tough as heck. I had a truck that I got for scrap that I decided to see if I could get running after a few beers one night. A little gas and a fresh battery and she started up and ran pretty good. A few more beers later we decided to see how long she would run with no oil or water. The darn thing ran forever with a brick on the gas peddle full throttle. When it finally did decide to stop which if I wasn't to drunk was about 20 mins or more. And it Definitely wasn't an exciting ending she just started to run slower and slower till she quietly came to a stop. We tried to restart her with no luck as she was froze solid. Well a few more beers and a john Deere tractor pulling her down the road and jamming her in gear she broke loose. A little starting fluid and she fired back up being pulled in gear. She actually ran pretty smooth just didn't like to idle much. We did the brick thing again and did it all over again she didnt run as along but never did spit anything outside the block. My opinion on Your motor after seeing how tough they are is something definitely was put together wrong...an uneducated opinion...

12-16-2013, 11:15 PM	#20
ultrahd4me Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Gallatin, Tn Posts: 676	Re: NOT a good start to the holiday weekend I did finally get the motor pulled / replaced and sold to the buyer. The rod cap and one rod bolt was missing when I tore the motor down. I also found 2 other rod bolts that were stretched really bad, and a few more that were to loose. It was just a POS reman job on the engine.

12-16-2013, 11:25 PM	#21
Todd68Chevy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Shelburn Indiana Posts: 3,975	Re: NOT a good start to the holiday weekend What a bad story. Sounds like you made the best of the situation that you could. What do you have now if you sold this truck? __________________ Note: All parts I have for sale are also for sale locally. I currently own: 1940 Chevy Fire truck (project), 1946 Chevy truck (project), 1946 Chevy 1 Ton pick up, 1953 Chevy school bus (storage area), 1968 Chevy C10 (I have drove for 26 years), 1994 Chevy C2500 (daily driver), 2005 GMC crew cab K2500 (parts hauler) and more trucks for parts.

12-16-2013, 11:27 PM	#22
ultrahd4me Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Gallatin, Tn Posts: 676	Re: NOT a good start to the holiday weekend 62 shorty with killer patina, and a 70 GMC lined up behind it.

12-16-2013, 11:36 PM	#24
Todd68Chevy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Shelburn Indiana Posts: 3,975	Re: NOT a good start to the holiday weekend Sounds like a good plan. Off topic but I am thinking about coming down for another swap meet this year and maybe even setting up to sell. Do you think the one we met at last year is the best or is there a better one? Thanks __________________ Note: All parts I have for sale are also for sale locally. I currently own: 1940 Chevy Fire truck (project), 1946 Chevy truck (project), 1946 Chevy 1 Ton pick up, 1953 Chevy school bus (storage area), 1968 Chevy C10 (I have drove for 26 years), 1994 Chevy C2500 (daily driver), 2005 GMC crew cab K2500 (parts hauler) and more trucks for parts.

12-16-2013, 11:43 PM	#25
ultrahd4me Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Gallatin, Tn Posts: 676	Re: NOT a good start to the holiday weekend There is 4 going on early this year. 01/04-01/05 Murfreesboro Tn 01/12 Westmoreland Tn Late Jan- Lebanon Tn Early Feb- Nashville Fairgrounds (Stones River) same as last year

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