Pictures of completed TPI motor - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

mocwon · 12-19-2005, 09:55 PM

A little bit dusty but, oh well...

**truckdude239** · 12-19-2005, 09:58 PM

sweetttttttttttttt

Rollie396 · 12-19-2005, 10:04 PM

That looks awesome beyond words!Bet it's real slow

.Enjoy it!

70chevyfreak · 12-19-2005, 10:16 PM

That is one fine looking engine compartment. What brand of AC system is that,looks nice.

mocwon · 12-19-2005, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by 70chevyfreak

That is one fine looking engine compartment. What brand of AC system is that,looks nice.

Thanks.

Vintage Air Super Gen II (not the Sure Fit) with a GM compressor so the serpentine belt setup could be used.

**gregfull** · 12-19-2005, 10:30 PM

Looks great mocwon! How does it run? Can't wait to see it in person, in a previous post you mentioned showing the truck. When and where is that first show?

mocwon · 12-19-2005, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by gregfull

Looks great mocwon! How does it run? Can't wait to see it in person, in a previous post you mentioned showing the truck. When and where is that first show?

It runs real good so far. I like the 3.08 gears too, since it cruises at 1,900 RPM at 65. It'll be at the Austin car show at the Palmer Event Center January 20th, 21st, 22nd. Come by and say hi.

**dennislbrooks** · 12-19-2005, 10:36 PM

great looking job and you will enjoy all the low end torque of a TPI -- looks like an LT1 type setup. Please stay in the customized classes.

Jimbotronics · 12-19-2005, 10:39 PM

Nice!!!!!!!!!!!!

jimmydean · 12-19-2005, 10:54 PM

Man, that looks great! I hope to do one in a year or two. Very clean looking and great colors. Good luck showing it, it ould get my vote for sure.

krue · 12-19-2005, 10:58 PM

muddpile · 12-20-2005, 12:24 AM

Wow that looks good! Good luck in the car show, I'm sure your truck will be appreciated.

Striker169 · 12-20-2005, 02:06 AM

wow I still want to ride in it!

vtblazer · 12-20-2005, 07:43 AM

Looks sharp, nice job!

Really like the paint/aluminum offset.

My TPI has been sitting in a box for 5yrs now...

Nice inspiration pics.

lofly'a · 12-20-2005, 03:35 PM

you make me sick, i mean jealous, oh hell i can only dream of a bay that nice. excellent work and beautiful.

red71cheyenne · 12-20-2005, 03:39 PM

Nice color scheme! Good luck at the show. Did you use any special paint for the heat? Thanks, Jeff.

mocwon · 12-20-2005, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by red71cheyenne

Nice color scheme! Good luck at the show. Did you use any special paint for the heat? Thanks, Jeff.

red71cheyenne:
No special paint, except for the exhaust manifolds which is Eastwood manifold paint. If prepped properly and sprayed with self-etching primer the base coat clear coat works great and will not flake, chip off or turn colors when used on the block, pan, intake, plenum, etc.

12-19-2005, 09:55 PM	#1
mocwon Keep On Truckin' Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Buda, Texas Posts: 1,354	Pictures of completed TPI motor A little bit dusty but, oh well... Attached Images __________________ Just Passin' Thru Some projects are like herding cats; others are like putting out fires; this one was like herding cats on fire..... Last edited by mocwon; 12-19-2005 at 09:58 PM.

12-19-2005, 09:58 PM	#2
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,237	Re: Pictures of completed TPI motor sweetttttttttttttt __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube

12-19-2005, 10:04 PM	#3
Rollie396 someday it will be done! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lloydminster,AB. Canada Posts: 1,620	Re: Pictures of completed TPI motor That looks awesome beyond words!Bet it's real slow .Enjoy it! __________________ '72 C-10 Proud owner of a million new and used pieces that used to be and will once again be(god willing) a testament to the term "they don't build em like that anymore. '80 LWB 2wd beater '67 GMC long fleet (cab donor) '66 long step (parked till it's turn comes around) '65 short step (parts truck that will donate it's bed and possibly frame to the '66) '06 Grand Prix wife's car (she hardly lets me touch it) my pics

12-19-2005, 10:16 PM	#4
70chevyfreak Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Holt, Missouri. Near KC Posts: 64	Re: Pictures of completed TPI motor That is one fine looking engine compartment. What brand of AC system is that,looks nice.

12-19-2005, 10:30 PM	#6
gregfull Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Richmond, Texas Posts: 598	Re: Pictures of completed TPI motor Looks great mocwon! How does it run? Can't wait to see it in person, in a previous post you mentioned showing the truck. When and where is that first show? __________________ My Suburban Project 72 Suburban 68 SWB 57 Belair 55 Cameo 06 Chevy 1/2 ton crew 09 Suburban

12-19-2005, 10:36 PM	#8
dennislbrooks Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Williamsburg, Ohio Posts: 1,787	Re: Pictures of completed TPI motor great looking job and you will enjoy all the low end torque of a TPI -- looks like an LT1 type setup. Please stay in the customized classes.

12-19-2005, 10:39 PM	#9
Jimbotronics YA YA Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Rockledge, Fl Posts: 1,273	Re: Pictures of completed TPI motor Nice!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ Jimbo '72 SWB - 350 (frame-off resto in progress - donations accepted) '04 Chevy Avalanche '03 Cadillac CTS (wife's ride) Restoration progress - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335707

12-19-2005, 10:54 PM	#10
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: Pictures of completed TPI motor Man, that looks great! I hope to do one in a year or two. Very clean looking and great colors. Good luck showing it, it ould get my vote for sure.

12-19-2005, 10:58 PM	#11
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: Pictures of completed TPI motor __________________ "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"

12-20-2005, 12:24 AM	#12
muddpile Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 1,371	Re: Pictures of completed TPI motor Wow that looks good! Good luck in the car show, I'm sure your truck will be appreciated. __________________ 1964 Chevy Short Fleet: Tornado 1972 Chevy C10: Fast Orange Secondaries Wide Open

12-20-2005, 02:06 AM	#13
Striker169 Car O'Holic Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Austin, Tx. Posts: 692	Re: Pictures of completed TPI motor wow I still want to ride in it!

12-20-2005, 07:43 AM	#14
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Re: Pictures of completed TPI motor Looks sharp, nice job! Really like the paint/aluminum offset. My TPI has been sitting in a box for 5yrs now... Nice inspiration pics.

12-20-2005, 03:35 PM	#15
lofly'a Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Alexandria, LA 71301 Posts: 1,451	Re: Pictures of completed TPI motor you make me sick, i mean jealous, oh hell i can only dream of a bay that nice. excellent work and beautiful. __________________ -02 avalanche (daily driver) -66 gto ragtop 389/400 (garage queen, hand-me-down from dad) -72 Tribute Trans Am (6.0LS/T56 6-speed) in progress -2003 YUKON (Wife's) -71 gmc swb fleet (current project, gonna shave everything, bags, stuff w/ 20's, gen III powertrain) -48 3100 SWB - 12/31/23 LONG TERM Project

12-20-2005, 03:39 PM	#16
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	Re: Pictures of completed TPI motor Nice color scheme! Good luck at the show. Did you use any special paint for the heat? Thanks, Jeff. __________________ 1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection 1969 K5 Blazer w/Tuned Port 2010 2SS/RS Flaming Orange Camaro 2011 K1500 Suburban 2014 K1500 Pickup 2008 Nissan Altima? The wifes' hoopty

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