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Aquiles · 01-02-2015, 03:07 AM

I have been working on this project for a while but have not been able to get much done to her because of work and family responsibilities but I will put as much as I can think of and update as I go...this was a little over a year a go when I brought her home...

Aquiles · 01-02-2015, 03:12 AM

this is what I have done to it so far, it came with a low mileage 454 with open chamber heads, I bought a set of rebuilt 396 heads and some basic internals as well as externals such as a comp double roller chain roller lifters, performer cam, weiand stealth intake rebuilt holley and a few other things you should be able to see from the pics, I have also installed a 5 lug suspension from an 85 pickup to get the 5 lug swap and the better control arm bushings

Mike C · 01-02-2015, 06:00 PM

Looking good so far!

davepl · 01-02-2015, 07:34 PM

If I remember my Paul Bunyan stories, he got strong by lifting his cow a little bit each day. Doesn't work in the real world, but:

I find if you go out and do -something- to get started you'll make a little progress. So even if you're busy and have an hour, it can be cathartic to go out and make progress, no matter how small. And if you do it every day, eventually you'll be done, and not have stressed along the journey or rushed.

57taskforce · 01-02-2015, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by davepl

If I remember my Paul Bunyan stories, he got strong by lifting his cow a little bit each day. Doesn't work in the real world, but:

I find if you go out and do -something- to get started you'll make a little progress. So even if you're busy and have an hour, it can be cathartic to go out and make progress, no matter how small. And if you do it every day, eventually you'll be done, and not have stressed along the journey or rushed.

That is so true! Just filling your spare time with little "projects" on your big project helps whittle it all down.

Aquiles · 03-19-2015, 11:48 AM

this is the trans I am getting ready for the truck...

cooperhw · 03-19-2015, 11:52 AM

Looking good. Always been a big fan of the big blocks.

01-02-2015, 03:07 AM	#1
Aquiles Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Hayward California Posts: 12	my 69 Big Block baby... I have been working on this project for a while but have not been able to get much done to her because of work and family responsibilities but I will put as much as I can think of and update as I go...this was a little over a year a go when I brought her home... Attached Images

01-02-2015, 03:12 AM	#2
Aquiles Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Hayward California Posts: 12	Re: my 69 Big Block baby... this is what I have done to it so far, it came with a low mileage 454 with open chamber heads, I bought a set of rebuilt 396 heads and some basic internals as well as externals such as a comp double roller chain roller lifters, performer cam, weiand stealth intake rebuilt holley and a few other things you should be able to see from the pics, I have also installed a 5 lug suspension from an 85 pickup to get the 5 lug swap and the better control arm bushings Attached Images

01-02-2015, 06:00 PM	#3
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,727	Re: my 69 Big Block baby... Looking good so far! __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax

01-02-2015, 07:34 PM	#4
davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,332	Re: my 69 Big Block baby... If I remember my Paul Bunyan stories, he got strong by lifting his cow a little bit each day. Doesn't work in the real world, but: I find if you go out and do -something- to get started you'll make a little progress. So even if you're busy and have an hour, it can be cathartic to go out and make progress, no matter how small. And if you do it every day, eventually you'll be done, and not have stressed along the journey or rushed. __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande Custom Camper - Built, not Bought 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Coupe 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Convertible

03-19-2015, 11:48 AM	#6
Aquiles Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Hayward California Posts: 12	Re: my 69 Big Block baby... this is the trans I am getting ready for the truck... Attached Images

03-19-2015, 11:52 AM	#7
cooperhw Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Mesa AZ (Near Phoenix) Posts: 2,302	Re: my 69 Big Block baby... Looking good. Always been a big fan of the big blocks. __________________ "Life is too short to drive a boring vehicle". Later, Wayne



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