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Chevelle454 · 11-18-2003, 01:06 AM

Nothing fancy, but I thought I would show you guys my motor. It's the 350 out of my '72. This is the first (car) engine I have ever rebuilt. I just have to finish putting hardened valve seats in the heads and I can finish assembling it. It's bored .030 over with a Crane Cam. Nothing fancy, but at 17 years old I don't have tons of money...

Hooter · 11-18-2003, 01:09 AM

hey man I was in your shoes once too, I built a 383 for 4600 bucks, but I have a good job with no debts, so I was able to afford it, JUST DON"T BLOW IT UP

dinnut · 11-18-2003, 01:11 AM

i wanna rebuild an engine. just my truck runs good enough right now to tear into it and 383 it. either that or 454 it.

jugernot · 11-18-2003, 05:02 AM

Looks good. I have a 68 327 block sitting in my garage waiting for the same attention.

A.P. · 11-18-2003, 06:46 AM

For your first engine, it sure is looking good.

**Yukon Jack** · 11-18-2003, 06:19 PM

That is the best way to do it, especially if you are low on money but high on ambition and time. I've never felt comfortable working on engines but seems they are like everything else, get a book, get your hands dirty and you will have it figured out in no time.

BTW, engine looks great.

landon4421 · 11-18-2003, 06:32 PM

looking good Keep up the good work !

griesel72 · 11-18-2003, 06:36 PM

Looks good, keep us posted. It really isn't that bad, once you have done it a couple of times.

David

lukecp · 11-18-2003, 08:17 PM

Looking good!

Working on engines is pretty easy, and alot of fun too. Once you figure out what you are doing anyway, lol

72MARIO · 11-18-2003, 08:30 PM

Looks Sweet.

I am in the middle of taking my motor apart. Same thing low budget build. Being 18 years old makes it tough to have enough money to build a really powerful motor. What do you figure it's going to cost you to build ? I am hoping to keep it under 2000 Cdn. But I don't think that will happen.

Mario

Chevelle454 · 11-18-2003, 10:02 PM

So far I have spent around $700 total with the rebuild kit from northernautoparts.com and boring it .030 over and polishing the crankshaft. I think it will be around $1600 total with my street avenger 770 carb and intake and hedman headers.

I already have the frame sandblasted and painted black, the cab comes next. I need to order some rust repair panels from LMC and get crackin'...

Scott

krue · 11-18-2003, 10:10 PM

Good job, sounds like you have your project well on it's way!

72MARIO · 11-18-2003, 10:12 PM

Cool I hope I can build mine for around that conveted into Cdn dollars I just pulled the heads off of mine and the walls look really good. The truck only had about 50,000 miles on it. I kinda want to go 30 over for some reason.

I just added up what I have in my frame it's around $3000 Cdn. I was like holy crap ! I feel like burning the rest of the recipets. If you want to feel good about building a truck don't add up the recipets.

Later Mario

FRENCHBLUE72 · 11-18-2003, 10:15 PM

We all were once and you gotta start somewhere... Look's like you got some great progress and at least you got into the motor and got your hand's dirty...Great job.

DanoDMano · 11-18-2003, 10:35 PM

Wow!! Man big blocks are a thing to see!!!! That is going to be nice! My small block is in the same state and it is also my first.

What a great time it is!!

FRENCHBLUE72 · 11-18-2003, 10:39 PM

Big block??? That's a small block... The dip stick is in the block and not the pan...

Iron-Butt · 11-18-2003, 10:41 PM

Good job.

DanoDMano · 11-18-2003, 10:51 PM

Boy do I feel like an idiot. Yeah he said 350, but I read his avatar. The Cylinders just look so big compared to my stock bores I guess..

FRENCHBLUE72 · 11-18-2003, 10:54 PM

Don't sweat it dano I was just wondering if I missed something have a good one!!

Chevelle454 · 11-19-2003, 12:18 AM

Thanks for all the encouraging comments, I really appreciate them. It makes me want to get this thing on the road more and more...

Cat Fuzz · 11-19-2003, 01:06 AM

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Originally posted by Chevelle454
Nothing fancy, but at 17 years old I don't have tons of money...

Your doin' a heck of alot better than I did at 17 with MY first engine rebuild. I was into air-cooled VW's at the time and rebuilt a Squareback engine. Took alot of cheapo shortcuts and the engine overheated and caught fire

. I was stoopid then.

NO SHORTCUTS!!

leadfoot067 · 11-19-2003, 01:55 AM

i remember my first one....was a 283....i learned soooooooooo much from that one......it finally expired after 3 years of absolute abuse from my right foot....

TEXAS 68 · 11-19-2003, 09:31 AM

My first rebuild was a 350 pont and the money it cost t rebuild it could have build 2 chevy 350's

11-18-2003, 01:06 AM	#1
Chevelle454 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: MN Posts: 380	Engine progress (pic) Nothing fancy, but I thought I would show you guys my motor. It's the 350 out of my '72. This is the first (car) engine I have ever rebuilt. I just have to finish putting hardened valve seats in the heads and I can finish assembling it. It's bored .030 over with a Crane Cam. Nothing fancy, but at 17 years old I don't have tons of money... Attached Images __________________ 1972 C10 1972 C20

11-18-2003, 01:09 AM	#2
Hooter My other Love Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Castlegar B.C. Canada Posts: 4,085	hey man I was in your shoes once too, I built a 383 for 4600 bucks, but I have a good job with no debts, so I was able to afford it, JUST DON"T BLOW IT UP __________________ Castlegar B.C.The great white North (Canada Eh!) Hooter_5@hotmail.com First generation Monte Carlo club pictures of my life

11-18-2003, 01:11 AM	#3
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	i wanna rebuild an engine. just my truck runs good enough right now to tear into it and 383 it. either that or 454 it. __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9"

11-18-2003, 06:46 AM	#5
A.P. Black 72 Chevy Join Date: May 2002 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 662	For your first engine, it sure is looking good. __________________ 72 Chevy, SWB, 350engine, TH400

11-18-2003, 06:19 PM	#6
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	That is the best way to do it, especially if you are low on money but high on ambition and time. I've never felt comfortable working on engines but seems they are like everything else, get a book, get your hands dirty and you will have it figured out in no time. BTW, engine looks great. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

11-18-2003, 05:02 AM	#4
jugernot Life, Be In It..... Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Novato, California Posts: 1,498	Looks good. I have a 68 327 block sitting in my garage waiting for the same attention.

11-18-2003, 06:32 PM	#7
landon4421 Life is Good ! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 1,992	looking good Keep up the good work ! __________________ '72 Chevy C10 4x4 shortbed "Project" '71 Chevy C10 2wd longbed "partsrunner" '91 Chevy Burb 4x4 "kidrunner" '14 Honda Accord Sport "commuter"

11-18-2003, 06:36 PM	#8
griesel72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Howard, Kansas USA Posts: 1,997	Looks good, keep us posted. It really isn't that bad, once you have done it a couple of times. David __________________ 1969 K10 Custom 10 1997 Z71 2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 2006 King Ranch 1980 Wife

11-18-2003, 08:17 PM	#9
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	Looking good! Working on engines is pretty easy, and alot of fun too. Once you figure out what you are doing anyway, lol __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

11-18-2003, 08:30 PM	#10
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,051	Looks Sweet. I am in the middle of taking my motor apart. Same thing low budget build. Being 18 years old makes it tough to have enough money to build a really powerful motor. What do you figure it's going to cost you to build ? I am hoping to keep it under 2000 Cdn. But I don't think that will happen. Mario __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

11-18-2003, 10:02 PM	#11
Chevelle454 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: MN Posts: 380	So far I have spent around $700 total with the rebuild kit from northernautoparts.com and boring it .030 over and polishing the crankshaft. I think it will be around $1600 total with my street avenger 770 carb and intake and hedman headers. I already have the frame sandblasted and painted black, the cab comes next. I need to order some rust repair panels from LMC and get crackin'... Scott __________________ 1972 C10 1972 C20

11-18-2003, 10:10 PM	#12
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Good job, sounds like you have your project well on it's way! __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

11-18-2003, 10:12 PM	#13
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,051	Cool I hope I can build mine for around that conveted into Cdn dollars I just pulled the heads off of mine and the walls look really good. The truck only had about 50,000 miles on it. I kinda want to go 30 over for some reason. I just added up what I have in my frame it's around $3000 Cdn. I was like holy crap ! I feel like burning the rest of the recipets. If you want to feel good about building a truck don't add up the recipets. Later Mario __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

11-18-2003, 10:15 PM	#14
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	We all were once and you gotta start somewhere... Look's like you got some great progress and at least you got into the motor and got your hand's dirty...Great job. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

11-18-2003, 10:35 PM	#15
DanoDMano Pronounced "Pew-al-up" Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Puyallup, Washington Posts: 845	Wow!! Man big blocks are a thing to see!!!! That is going to be nice! My small block is in the same state and it is also my first. What a great time it is!! __________________ Classic GM Trucks of Washington Club Member 1970 FS chevy,350/350, Edelbrock cam and intake. Holley 650 carb,HEI,AT,Tangier Orange, 18's, Power Locks, Truck Photos



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11-18-2003, 10:39 PM	#16
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Big block??? That's a small block... The dip stick is in the block and not the pan... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

11-18-2003, 10:41 PM	#17
Iron-Butt 454 club Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,348	Good job. __________________ David 1965 Chevrolet c-10 454 automatic Custom bbw swb. 1965 Chevrolet C-10 swb (Sold) 1963 Chevrolet C-10 6 Cyl automatic with dual exhaust, pb, ps and 17's. R.I.P "I will miss you. 1967 Chevrolet C-10 6 Cyl Custom lwb 1939 Chevrolet Coupe, 350 v8 automatic. 1935 Chevrolet 2 Dr Standard in the works. 2015 Harley Davidson Street Glide. 2023 Chevrolet Stingray Z51 Convertible. I never want to grow up.

11-18-2003, 10:51 PM	#18
DanoDMano Pronounced "Pew-al-up" Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Puyallup, Washington Posts: 845	Boy do I feel like an idiot. Yeah he said 350, but I read his avatar. The Cylinders just look so big compared to my stock bores I guess.. __________________ Classic GM Trucks of Washington Club Member 1970 FS chevy,350/350, Edelbrock cam and intake. Holley 650 carb,HEI,AT,Tangier Orange, 18's, Power Locks, Truck Photos

11-18-2003, 10:54 PM	#19
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Don't sweat it dano I was just wondering if I missed something have a good one!! __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

11-19-2003, 12:18 AM	#20
Chevelle454 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: MN Posts: 380	Thanks for all the encouraging comments, I really appreciate them. It makes me want to get this thing on the road more and more... __________________ 1972 C10 1972 C20

11-19-2003, 01:55 AM	#22
leadfoot067 horsepower junkie Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: graham, washington Posts: 326	i remember my first one....was a 283....i learned soooooooooo much from that one......it finally expired after 3 years of absolute abuse from my right foot.... __________________ 67 short wide box,350/700r4/3.73posi 71 olds cutlass "S" mom bought new..12.30s@113MPH

11-19-2003, 09:31 AM	#23
TEXAS 68 Vortec in the works Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Spring,Texas Posts: 735	My first rebuild was a 350 pont and the money it cost t rebuild it could have build 2 chevy 350's __________________ 68? It's all figured out untill you get it apart. Is it Sunday yet??? 68 Project 68 SWB frame off/98 Vortec with stock FI/power everything. 95 ECLB 2500 with 346,000 on the clock(the original HD) 99 Lesabre-wifes ride 08 Crew Cab LTZ-All Mine 89 SWB 5/7 drop-Son's first ride.

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