SoCal checkin' in

[1964C10]

I am kinda in the same boat, my truck needs to stay roadable since it is parked on the street, so any major teardown is not really possible. What I do in the "off" time is some planning etc so when I do get a chance to dig into the truck I have a good gameplan together. Hey the truck might be good therapy for your body, I do computer work all day so I do the work to help prevent carpal tunnel syndrome and does help. Definitely but a build thread together!

[VDOG]

Originally Posted by 1964C10

Hey the truck might be good therapy for your body, I do computer work all day so I do the work to help prevent carpal tunnel syndrome and does help. Definitely but a build thread together!

LOL!!!
I work on computers in the daytime and Fedex at night. So coming from a tech like me, I guess I should not complain. Thanks my friend.

[1964C10]

Anytime bud! Besides it works well with the wife too, saying that truck work is therapy, now if I can just get the IRS to see it as a tax deduction and get the insurance company to pay for parts as needing them for treatment, I am all set LOL

[VDOG]

Originally Posted by 1964C10

Anytime bud! Besides it works well with the wife too, saying that truck work is therapy, now if I can just get the IRS to see it as a tax deduction and get the insurance company to pay for parts as needing them for treatment, I am all set LOL

My wife is very supportive in fact she paid for my lowering kit. I know once its done I will never get her out of it. Insurance company, dont get me started on that, AAA is covering it, but I wont get much if its in a wreck.
I looked at Grundy, and therre agreed value was around 8500 full coverage for 150 a year.
So I will so change companies.

[1964C10]

Yeah the world is screwy like that, I am paying more in DMV fees on my truck then I am on my '95 Mustang GT convertible!! and it is probably 6X more in value

[VDOG]

Heres what im doing now. Let me know if im doing this the right way.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3776055

[Ronm909]

checking in from Inland Empire.. have yet to ever drive a chevy truck but I got a hell of a project going. thanks to this site a simple motor swap turned into a full blown restomod.

[VDOG]

Im serriously thinking about being done with this project. My exhaust leak, this whole time has been 4 lose bolts under the plugs on the passenger side.
I have changed the cam, and broke a stud while doing that, replace the heads, and as I was installing the balancer, I broke the tool and now a bolt is stuck in my crankshaft that I cant get out. United Engine sells a long block recondition for 595 with core,
220hp. All this drama for 4 bolts. Im either going that way or im done with the truck.

[JOHNORO]

DON'T GIVE UP
sometimes you just have to walk away for a bit then
it will hit you those bolts will be out next time for sure
maybe even a little heat might help !
put up some pictures and i a sure we will find some answers

[coolbus4us]

Originally Posted by VDOG

Im serriously thinking about being done with this project. My exhaust leak, this whole time has been 4 lose bolts under the plugs on the passenger side.
I have changed the cam, and broke a stud while doing that, replace the heads, and as I was installing the balancer, I broke the tool and now a bolt is stuck in my crankshaft that I cant get out. United Engine sells a long block recondition for 595 with core,
220hp. All this drama for 4 bolts. Im either going that way or im done with the truck.

Dont give in buddy. I went through the same crap right after I wrecked my burb...and now I drive it everyday!

[VDOG]

Ok let me explain, I had an exhaust leak since August or Sept. After describing it to a few, it was said I had a bad cam. Pulled the topend off the truck, replace the cam, as I tighten the rocker polly lock, I torqued it down too much and it snapped. So I had to pull both heads, might as well get them freshen up. As I used my breaker bar to losen the bolts, when I got to the first 4 head bolts over the plugs, when I put the bar to break the torque, it turned, it was loose, very loose, in fact the next 3 were the same. So the exhaust leaking and the noise like a elf is in my motor hammering stuff. That was my problem.

So ok heads went to the shop, was told 475 for complete job, not spending that on the 283. Got some other heads of my 350, will install them instead.
Once on I need to install the timing cover, but oil pan is on. 12 years of gasket not being removed and you cant take the oil pan out without removing the cross member. So after pulling the starter, removing the pan bolts and destroying the gasket cause the timing cover goes on first, I still have to clean the pan of the old gasket.

So I move to the balancer, I thought I had it on straight, when I used the pulley install tool, it expanded and broke. Leaving the other part of the tool screwed into my crankshaft.

All this drama becaues 2 shops and 3 muffler shops all missed this. So United Engine has this special

http://www.unitedengine.com/index.ph...mart&Itemid=55

If not this engine, then it will be sold and replaced for newer truck.

[truckdrivinsob]

WOW!!! 475!! I can get a set of heads done down here for 150. Dont give up she needs you!! I almost gave up on mine but i stuck to it and now when i drive her everyday it was all worth it!

[coolbus4us]

Sucks, and ive gone through similar crap with engines before as well. Whatever you do, just do it and do what makes you happy. Driving her daily would make you happy

On a side note, the united engine girls look pretty good

[VDOG]

LOL!! Yea, those two hotties can work on my truck anytime.
If the wife lets them. LOL

Truckdrivin

At first it was 150 to just do a valve job and replace the broken stud.
Then I got a call saying it need a complete job and the harden seats needed to be install for unleaded gas. For my 283, thats in the truck now, I did not want to spend that kind of money. Money that I dont have anyway.
Thats why I said it should go to my 350. But I need a truck right now due to the stuff were doing around the house. Once its done I can tear her down the correct way for a frame up rebuild. Its putting me behind sechedule.

[Evanz67]

Dont give up on it man i parked mine 3 years ago after munching 2 cams back to back. Wish i had never done it cuase its hard to get back going on it again but im trying just got to come up with the money.

[FleetsidePaul]

Originally Posted by VDOG

LOL!! Yea, those two hotties can work on my truck anytime.

Hey Vince send em my way when your done! my truck needs more work than yours and I need a couple of helpers and they look like what I'm looking for

[VDOG]

Originally Posted by FleetsidePaul

Hey Vince send em my way when your done! my truck needs more work than yours and I need a couple of helpers and they look like what I'm looking for

See thats why you cant get your truck done, too busy watching the help tear up your truck.

[vectorit]

I saw chatter about a possible little meet up in the Temecula area, is that something still being thought about? I'm gonna be there in the morning getting some breakfast, either Sat or Sun so let me know if there is any plans.

Chris

[VDOG]

Originally Posted by vectorit

I saw chatter about a possible little meet up in the Temecula area, is that something still being thought about? I'm gonna be there in the morning getting some breakfast, either Sat or Sun so let me know if there is any plans.

Chris

Have not heard anything about it. Where is it exactly?
I did hear about a show this weekend in Orange County.

[coolbus4us]

look near the bottom. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=392584

[VDOG]

I've posted this on the other SoCal page, but for those who did not see it, bottom line, im keeping the truck. Thanks for all the support from yous guys. LOL
This is what will be going in there now.

[KevsClassics]

Thats gonna be SWEET!
I put one in my Impala

[VDOG]

Originally Posted by KevsClassics

Thats gonna be SWEET!
I put one in my Impala

So with that said, you do know im going to be bugging the heck out of you.
LOL
Overall, how was the install, easy, hard, painful? etc etc

[truckdrivinsob]

Sorry i missed your reply VDOG i would have given you a set of heads i have 3 sets in my shop.

[VDOG]

Originally Posted by truckdrivinsob

Sorry i missed your reply VDOG i would have given you a set of heads i have 3 sets in my shop.

I appreciate the gester. I figured I was wasting too much time on the 283.
Probably going to be a sale on a short block soon.