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griesel72 · 11-24-2003, 04:05 PM

Just got my truck stripped down to the frame. I have started wire wheeling down the frame and will paint if before this weekend. Then he will be all ready for his new body from Teeitup. All i have left is to figure out a motor. What do you guys think, big or small block?

David

griesel72 · 11-24-2003, 04:06 PM

hi

griesel72 · 11-24-2003, 04:06 PM

And what i started out with

dinnut · 11-24-2003, 04:07 PM

are you kidding. BIG BLOCK! BIG BLOCK! start the chant yall

dubie · 11-24-2003, 04:31 PM

I would go with a small block, maybe a 383 stroker??

**CPNE** · 11-24-2003, 04:40 PM

Think outside the box. 292 or 305 V6. Then put a plow on it

*67Fleetsidedream* · 11-24-2003, 05:13 PM

Big block......With tons of torque......

**Canadian694x4** · 11-24-2003, 05:28 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by CPNE
Think outside the box. 292 or 305 V6. Then put a plow on it

...lol

Dean · 11-25-2003, 09:05 AM

I vote for the small block. Way less work also. How about a 406 for some maximum torque? I have the GM ZZ4s in mine. I just wish the quality was better on those crate engines..........

**Yukon Jack** · 12-01-2003, 07:04 PM

Hope I have answered your questions so far on this, let me know if you have more questions.

With the frame just sitting there sure makes doing a big block conversion easier. I say go for it! I hope to have my cab back on my frame in maybe two to three weeks. Will be nice to see it in one piece again.

Baradium · 12-01-2003, 07:52 PM

6.9L,7.3L, or Powerstroke diesel!

spencra · 12-01-2003, 08:00 PM

Shouldn't He be a She.

He might be offended after the finished product when you say something like "Isn't he a thing of beauty"

Female names are much more easier to work with too especially when you are lonely.

griesel72 · 12-01-2003, 08:20 PM

I always thought that nice looking trucks were she's, and a rough and ready beast like mine started out as (and is at the present) would be he's. It would make one ugly woman as of now

David

spencra · 12-01-2003, 08:25 PM

Makes sense to me

griesel72 · 12-22-2003, 05:15 PM

Well, i got a little time off for christmas, and figure i will try my hardest to get the old girl back together (I'm just tring to keep up with TxFirefighter)

Got the frame painted

griesel72 · 12-22-2003, 05:17 PM

Attempting to swap cabs (i have done this at least 5 times, and always have problems, this time i used Dean's idea of the board, but the lift wouldn't go up high enough to let me roll the frame under it, so i had to let the air out of the front tires to get it to work

griesel72 · 12-22-2003, 05:20 PM

getting closer

griesel72 · 12-22-2003, 05:22 PM

only took me 1 1/2 hours, but it finally happened

griesel72 · 12-22-2003, 05:23 PM

i'm going to try to get my bed on, and my small block 400 installed today, but who knows

griesel72 · 12-22-2003, 05:57 PM

bed's on, now have to get the motor in and i'll be happy for today

griesel72 · 12-22-2003, 05:58 PM

again

griesel72 · 12-22-2003, 05:59 PM

back

**old Rusty C10** · 12-22-2003, 06:04 PM

hey it wasnt so long ago i was there with my 76 its more fun putting together than taking apart trust me lol id go with a 350 lol

**Yukon Jack** · 12-22-2003, 07:51 PM

That's more progress than I've made in, well, I ain't saying!

Great to see your project moving along.

teeitup · 12-22-2003, 11:16 PM

WOW David, you've did a bunch, looks alot different than Sat. at my place.

11-24-2003, 04:05 PM	#1
griesel72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Howard, Kansas USA Posts: 1,997	K20 progress Just got my truck stripped down to the frame. I have started wire wheeling down the frame and will paint if before this weekend. Then he will be all ready for his new body from Teeitup. All i have left is to figure out a motor. What do you guys think, big or small block? David Attached Images __________________ 1969 K10 Custom 10 1997 Z71 2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 2006 King Ranch 1980 Wife

11-24-2003, 04:06 PM	#2
griesel72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Howard, Kansas USA Posts: 1,997	hi Attached Images __________________ 1969 K10 Custom 10 1997 Z71 2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 2006 King Ranch 1980 Wife

11-24-2003, 04:06 PM	#3
griesel72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Howard, Kansas USA Posts: 1,997	And what i started out with Attached Images __________________ 1969 K10 Custom 10 1997 Z71 2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 2006 King Ranch 1980 Wife

11-24-2003, 04:07 PM	#4
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	are you kidding. BIG BLOCK! BIG BLOCK! start the chant yall __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9"

11-24-2003, 04:31 PM	#5
dubie Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 8,855	I would go with a small block, maybe a 383 stroker?? __________________ My name's Tim and I'm a truckaholic My 56 Chevy shop truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=562795

11-24-2003, 04:40 PM	#6
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,664	Think outside the box. 292 or 305 V6. Then put a plow on it __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

11-24-2003, 05:13 PM	#7
67Fleetsidedream Wiseass secured himself a BAN Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: MOON!!! Posts: 2,282	Big block......With tons of torque......

11-25-2003, 09:05 AM	#9
Dean Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 1,492	I vote for the small block. Way less work also. How about a 406 for some maximum torque? I have the GM ZZ4s in mine. I just wish the quality was better on those crate engines..........

12-01-2003, 07:04 PM	#10
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,684	Hope I have answered your questions so far on this, let me know if you have more questions. With the frame just sitting there sure makes doing a big block conversion easier. I say go for it! I hope to have my cab back on my frame in maybe two to three weeks. Will be nice to see it in one piece again. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

12-01-2003, 07:52 PM	#11
Baradium Binder Rep Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Salcha, AK Posts: 1,506	6.9L,7.3L, or Powerstroke diesel!

12-01-2003, 08:00 PM	#12
spencra This, is my BOOMSTICK! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Berlin, CT Posts: 1,310	Shouldn't He be a She. He might be offended after the finished product when you say something like "Isn't he a thing of beauty" Female names are much more easier to work with too especially when you are lonely.

12-01-2003, 08:20 PM	#13
griesel72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Howard, Kansas USA Posts: 1,997	I always thought that nice looking trucks were she's, and a rough and ready beast like mine started out as (and is at the present) would be he's. It would make one ugly woman as of now David __________________ 1969 K10 Custom 10 1997 Z71 2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 2006 King Ranch 1980 Wife

12-01-2003, 08:25 PM	#14
spencra This, is my BOOMSTICK! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Berlin, CT Posts: 1,310	Makes sense to me

12-22-2003, 05:15 PM	#15
griesel72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Howard, Kansas USA Posts: 1,997	Well, i got a little time off for christmas, and figure i will try my hardest to get the old girl back together (I'm just tring to keep up with TxFirefighter) Got the frame painted Attached Images __________________ 1969 K10 Custom 10 1997 Z71 2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 2006 King Ranch 1980 Wife

12-22-2003, 05:17 PM	#16
griesel72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Howard, Kansas USA Posts: 1,997	Attempting to swap cabs (i have done this at least 5 times, and always have problems, this time i used Dean's idea of the board, but the lift wouldn't go up high enough to let me roll the frame under it, so i had to let the air out of the front tires to get it to work Attached Images __________________ 1969 K10 Custom 10 1997 Z71 2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 2006 King Ranch 1980 Wife



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12-22-2003, 05:20 PM	#17
griesel72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Howard, Kansas USA Posts: 1,997	getting closer Attached Images __________________ 1969 K10 Custom 10 1997 Z71 2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 2006 King Ranch 1980 Wife

12-22-2003, 05:22 PM	#18
griesel72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Howard, Kansas USA Posts: 1,997	only took me 1 1/2 hours, but it finally happened Attached Images __________________ 1969 K10 Custom 10 1997 Z71 2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 2006 King Ranch 1980 Wife

12-22-2003, 05:23 PM	#19
griesel72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Howard, Kansas USA Posts: 1,997	i'm going to try to get my bed on, and my small block 400 installed today, but who knows Attached Images __________________ 1969 K10 Custom 10 1997 Z71 2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 2006 King Ranch 1980 Wife

12-22-2003, 05:57 PM	#20
griesel72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Howard, Kansas USA Posts: 1,997	bed's on, now have to get the motor in and i'll be happy for today Attached Images __________________ 1969 K10 Custom 10 1997 Z71 2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 2006 King Ranch 1980 Wife

12-22-2003, 05:58 PM	#21
griesel72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Howard, Kansas USA Posts: 1,997	again Attached Images __________________ 1969 K10 Custom 10 1997 Z71 2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 2006 King Ranch 1980 Wife

12-22-2003, 05:59 PM	#22
griesel72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Howard, Kansas USA Posts: 1,997	back Attached Images __________________ 1969 K10 Custom 10 1997 Z71 2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 2006 King Ranch 1980 Wife

12-22-2003, 06:04 PM	#23
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12-22-2003, 07:51 PM	#24
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,684	That's more progress than I've made in, well, I ain't saying! Great to see your project moving along. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

12-22-2003, 11:16 PM	#25
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,396	WOW David, you've did a bunch, looks alot different than Sat. at my place. __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure"

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