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Bill72BB · 11-15-2006, 11:34 AM

BB , Please don't ask me to open the hood

barn9 · 11-15-2006, 04:24 PM

Here is my '71.

b&a72 · 11-15-2006, 04:36 PM

Nova what does it take to build a 468 BB?

**Joesjunk** · 11-15-2006, 06:50 PM

396munice, The "correct" color for the hub caps is Blue. My caps are 1973-1976. My truck came from the factory with white painted hub caps with the blue bowtie. I bought these NOS caps about 8 years ago. NOS blue bowtie caps are impossible to find.

fair1138 · 11-15-2006, 08:16 PM

This is my 72 with a 468 and 4.56 gears

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396muncie · 11-16-2006, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Joesjunk

396munice, The "correct" color for the hub caps is Blue. My caps are 1973-1976. My truck came from the factory with white painted hub caps with the blue bowtie. I bought these NOS caps about 8 years ago. NOS blue bowtie caps are impossible to find.

Thanks a lot, Joe. I finally have the answer!! I know what you mean, I can't find even USED blue bowtie hubcaps, let alone NOS. Thanks again.

prostreet1967 · 11-16-2006, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by fair1138

This is my 72 with a 468 and 4.56 gears

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i like that console very nice gets shifter closer. what size tire are u running and whats it like on the highway i got 33x21.5x15 with 4.56 and a spool its about 3500 rpm around 60-65mph but its fun

prostreet1967 · 11-16-2006, 11:17 AM

here are the only pics i have of my truck will try to get more soon

fair1138 · 11-16-2006, 11:56 PM

Hey prostreet. I running 29x15.5x15. I have about the same RPM as you on the highway. Thanks for the props on the console, I just built it.

prostreet1967 · 11-17-2006, 08:11 AM

what did u make the sides out of?

crew70 · 11-17-2006, 09:40 AM

Heres my BB in my crew cab 70 , eaton locker, 4x4, 402ci.

novajess1972 · 11-17-2006, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by b&a72

Nova what does it take to build a 468 BB?

I'd love to sound knowledgable about it, but I have no idea, when it comes down to parts and all. I do know that it's originally a 454ci block bored 60 over (i think it's 60, may be 30???) to make 468ci....can't remember. The one I am installing belonged to a friend that simply wanted more power for the track. More money than brains, if you ask me...LOL. The motor is awesome and has some good parts in it, becasue he has the money. It just wasn't fast enough for him at the track, but with the right components, will be just fine for my ride. I finally resolved my motor mount bracket issue (didn't realize that the brackets differ between BB and SB), so I SHOULD be done by this weekend.

I will try and post some progress pics this weekend.

Jesse

b&a72 · 11-17-2006, 04:04 PM

Can't wait to hear how it performs.

OLDROCK&ROLLER · 11-17-2006, 04:23 PM

Here's mine

fair1138 · 11-17-2006, 06:32 PM

Prostreet
I did the console out of ¾” MDF. Keep in mind I had no clue how to do the rest. It never looked that hard on tv, so I gave it a try. The sides and lid had ½” foam glued on and then a gray vinyl. Bought it from a local fabric shop. Also I was too lazy to cut every notch and curve on the bottom. So I overhung the foam and fabric. It worked out pretty good. It was pretty cheap on the wallet. Home Depot sells the diamond plate. But I figured it would be too difficult to work with. So H.D. also sells a plastic diamond plate piece.

"67"StepSide · 11-17-2006, 07:00 PM

Oh my God show me more!!!!!!!!!! I can't get enough,awsome trucks guys!!

409biscayne · 11-17-2006, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Rick Mills

Here's my '70 454 and my '68 447 injected (project in the works)

Wow . those are nice ! Could you post one more pic of the hood , like from the front with hood closed . I love louvers .

Tks ............................ Doug

corn · 11-17-2006, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by 409biscayne

Wow . those are nice ! Could you post one more pic of the hood , like from the front with hood closed . I love louvers .

Tks ............................ Doug

ME TOO! I wish I had that hood...

11-15-2006, 11:34 AM	#26
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11-15-2006, 04:24 PM	#27
barn9 Half a bubble off! Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Winfield, Ks, USA Posts: 5,588	Re: Big Block Trucks Here is my '71. Attached Images __________________ Just call me LB. '71 Cheyenne, 402BB, hauls blondes, brunettes, or redheads.

11-15-2006, 04:36 PM	#28
b&a72 Active Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 682	Re: Big Block Trucks Nova what does it take to build a 468 BB?

11-15-2006, 06:50 PM	#29
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,705	Re: Big Block Trucks 396munice, The "correct" color for the hub caps is Blue. My caps are 1973-1976. My truck came from the factory with white painted hub caps with the blue bowtie. I bought these NOS caps about 8 years ago. NOS blue bowtie caps are impossible to find. __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

11-15-2006, 08:16 PM	#30
fair1138 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 41	Re: Big Block Trucks This is my 72 with a 468 and 4.56 gears

11-16-2006, 11:17 AM	#33
prostreet1967 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: fort worth texas Posts: 395	Re: Big Block Trucks here are the only pics i have of my truck will try to get more soon Attached Images

11-16-2006, 11:56 PM	#34
fair1138 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 41	Re: Big Block Trucks Hey prostreet. I running 29x15.5x15. I have about the same RPM as you on the highway. Thanks for the props on the console, I just built it.

11-17-2006, 08:11 AM	#35
prostreet1967 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: fort worth texas Posts: 395	Re: Big Block Trucks what did u make the sides out of?

11-17-2006, 09:40 AM	#36
crew70 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: shafer,mn,usa Posts: 316	Re: Big Block Trucks Heres my BB in my crew cab 70 , eaton locker, 4x4, 402ci. Attached Images __________________ 70 chevy 3/4 ton 4x4 402ci crewcab 3/4ton 94 gmc 1 ton dually crewcab 454ci 99 suburban 5.7 2001 500cc ski-doo mxz 95 500cc ski doo fan 650 bombardiar 4 wheeler

11-17-2006, 04:04 PM	#38
b&a72 Active Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 682	Re: Big Block Trucks Can't wait to hear how it performs.

11-17-2006, 04:23 PM	#39
OLDROCK&ROLLER Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: WHITEVILLE N.C. Posts: 494	Re: Big Block Trucks Here's mine Attached Images __________________ 72 CHEYENNE 10 SUPER 468/400/3.73

11-17-2006, 06:32 PM	#40
fair1138 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 41	Re: Big Block Trucks Prostreet I did the console out of ¾” MDF. Keep in mind I had no clue how to do the rest. It never looked that hard on tv, so I gave it a try. The sides and lid had ½” foam glued on and then a gray vinyl. Bought it from a local fabric shop. Also I was too lazy to cut every notch and curve on the bottom. So I overhung the foam and fabric. It worked out pretty good. It was pretty cheap on the wallet. Home Depot sells the diamond plate. But I figured it would be too difficult to work with. So H.D. also sells a plastic diamond plate piece.

11-17-2006, 07:00 PM	#41
"67"StepSide Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: connecticut Posts: 263	Re: Big Block Trucks Oh my God show me more!!!!!!!!!! I can't get enough,awsome trucks guys!!



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