Lets see some 1960 - 1966 engine bays

[gimmy 64]

heres my 64 gmc motor

[The Sub]

Originally Posted by chillware

Thanks! I just realized too you have that cover over your steering column, thats sick! did you make it??

Yes I made the the column cover I tried to hide as much as I could.

[wlevick]

Here is my '65 Chevrolet with a 355, 700R4, PS, PDB, Ididit chrome tilt column in PPG Concept single stage "Hugger Orange".

[lakeroadster]

Shamefull underhood photo of my '65. It is pretty much "as purchased" except I replaced the Edelbrock "fire starter" style air cleaner with an open paper style.

I will give it a once over eventually, but for now it's "good enough"....

[chevyrestoguy]

There's some nice looking engine compartments on this thread. Even the ones that aren't pretty are still cool because they RUN, which is more than say for mine right now.

Question: The guys running big blocks: Did you have any clearance issues with the passenger valve cover and the firewall? Did you have to move the engine forward? Any clearance issues with the heater box? I'm asking because I'm going to install my donor 454, and the firewall has the original paint that I would like to keep. I'd rather not have to modify the firewall if at all possible.

I'm going to be running the factory Chevrolet chrome valve covers, which are pretty low.

[steverino66]

Originally Posted by chevyrestoguy

Question: The guys running big blocks: Did you have any clearance issues with the passenger valve cover and the firewall? Did you have to move the engine forward? Any clearance issues with the heater box? I'm asking because I'm going to install my donor 454, and the firewall has the original paint that I would like to keep. I'd rather not have to modify the firewall if at all possible.

Here's a pic of mine when I first stuffed it in - there's about a finger width of space in the red circled area with engine mount towers on the forward frame mount holes. Edelbrock valve covers fit fine - heater box is okay; probably gave me the most trouble clearing the brake booster going in.

[63alloveru]

1963: 383 stroker

[xxangeloxx]

bling bling! looks great!

[Dinos63]

My66 sub

[1Bad62Pro/Street]

Originally Posted by 63alloveru

1963: 383 stroker

Dannnnnnng that's shiney!
Love the double-barreled shotgun scoop!
Me wanted one!

[northern 85]

[chevyrestoguy]

^^^^Very nice. I really like the finned valve covers and air cleaner

[1Bad62Pro/Street]

Originally Posted by Dinos63

my c/c

I like the holes upper radiator support braces Bud!
Bad Mamma Jamma!

[64_C10]

Originally Posted by Revoh

I don't know. Blue with a red valve cover doesn't sound right to me. I kind of thought these trucks had blue engines, and the cars had orange. Maybe you were looking at something with a car valve cover on it?

My '63 always had blue with a blue valve cover.

Of course, I could be wrong in your case. I'm sure someone will correct me. I just think it's supposed to all be blue.

After removing several years of grease I discovered a remanufacturer's name plate. ,

Is there a way to match the block serial number to the VIN on a 64 C10? Rephrased, if the motor is original shouldn't they end with the same numbers? My block has the number F07I7N, which in no way resembles the VIN.

[BarnFind]

My 66 short wide.

[63alloveru]

All Black looks awesome!!!!

[chillware]

Originally Posted by BarnFind

My 66 short wide.

looks sweet!! What power brake booster did you use? looks nice and compact..

[1Bad62Pro/Street]

Originally Posted by BarnFind

My 66 short wide.

I always liked the cadillac air breathers...

[BarnFind]

Originally Posted by chillware

looks sweet!! What power brake booster did you use? looks nice and compact..

If i remember right, its an 8 inch from CPP. Once I powder-coated it black it kinda disappeared. Sean

[198plus]

Mine will have a bay around it soon...........

[62GMC]

Originally Posted by KIC

A 1960 all original V-6 with 51 years of crud and build up.

American muscle and american dirt

Looks like a fine machine to me! That v6 was a bulletproof engine.

[Street Sweeper]

198plus:

What headers did you use on your BBC install? I've got one just like it getting ready to go in my suburban.

[markeb01]

In preparation for the fenderwell headers I’m going to install right after I win the lottery, I spent the last few days removing the engine compartment portion of my inner fender panels. I always thought it looked cool on the gassers back in the 60’s, and provides unrestricted access to almost everything on the front of the truck. From grille bolts to upper control arms – everything is now in plain view. For an old guy with a bad back this is a nice benefit. I left the fender and hood attaching portion, and will be reinforcing the box channel for strength and cosmetics.

Here’s how it looks today:



The original panels were damaged in a deer collision back in the 60’s, and were starting to show rust through in spots. After a great deal of study about the feasibility, I decided I’d rather remove the engine compartment portion instead of replacing them. The passenger side was out in about 90 minutes. The driver side didn’t cooperate at all and took several hours to remove.

There’s a lot of work remaining before it looks decent. Everything from the firewall forward needs to be either done over or cosmetically detailed. Should I ever change my mind, nothing on the truck itself has been altered. I can simply source replacement inner fenders and reinstall them. That’s rather doubtful as I’m really enjoying the improved access to everything, and the truck almost never sees bad weather.

[rideblue00]

198plus:

Looks good! Headers fit really well. Watchout for the firewall, i here its a close fit.

[198plus]

I really don't remember it's been so long, I'll check part # tomorrow......Also I have one more set for a big block.

Originally Posted by Street Sweeper

198plus:

What headers did you use on your BBC install? I've got one just like it getting ready to go in my suburban.