1972 Chevy p/u NewType Build

[NewType72]

Alright swapping to vortec based motor with vertical bolts for the intake what bracket do I need for throttle and kickdown? Staying carbuerated up top with my th350 trans. Part number? Brand? Lokar?
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[NewType72]

Well everyone been awhile since I've updated just kind of been hitting some local Graffiti shows around modesto for the big parade and West Campus weekend event along with back to the Fruit Yard for a smaller show.


Got my second round of my steering wheel all mounted up looks killer and I've just been enjoying it until I sand it one last time for a final coat and a blast of clear.


Also got a minor victory that's been bugging me for a long time and that's getting the Cargo light working and it looks beautiful bouncing bright white light off the wood in the bed couldn't be happier other then i have the harness's backwards to where it only lights up with the interior lights but that's an easy fix once i feel froggy enough to pull the carpet back.


Had a blast with the greatest woman any Trucker could ask for as she helped clean up Newtype for this past Saturday's show. We both had a great time there, no trophy but still all smiles.



I've got a couple orders being placed this week and well guess this is a 20 year old wait on this part finally being used so it should be well worth the wait.

[NewType72]

I've as well (sad to say) come to terms that I will be missing this year's Brother's show as the owner of the motor I'm buying has been a complete flake and been pushing me off even though we've had a set price for two solid weeks. Hopefully I can pay him this weekend and get him away from holding me up in further but I simply won't have the time to put this new motor in with all that I'm doing and have the time to break her in before the long haul. In the end this is best as it will not rush me and I will be able to install this motor with it's goodies the correct way and not be half-assed just to make a show. Still hurts to miss a deadline but it'll be worth it the moment that motor roars to life and sets me on my way to more shows this fall. Hoping to have a solid 10,000 miles on it before next summer if all goes as well as it should but we shall see about that

[Mike Bradbury]

Bummer Dylan, Just ride shot gun with someone, hate for you to miss the fun.

[NewType72]

I so would but i think if I miss all of it then the fire is stronger to experience everything in one shot next year as I would have this year.
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[67cheby]

looking forward to the swap progress !

[NewType72]

As am I Mike for a long time now it's starting to feel like a darn LS swap with hoe long its been drawn out

[Ol Blue K20]

Originally Posted by NewType72

I've as well (sad to say) come to terms that I will be missing this year's Brother's show as the owner of the motor I'm buying has been a complete flake and been pushing me off even though we've had a set price for two solid weeks. Hopefully I can pay him this weekend and get him away from holding me up in further but I simply won't have the time to put this new motor in with all that I'm doing and have the time to break her in before the long haul. In the end this is best as it will not rush me and I will be able to install this motor with it's goodies the correct way and not be half-assed just to make a show. Still hurts to miss a deadline but it'll be worth it the moment that motor roars to life and sets me on my way to more shows this fall. Hoping to have a solid 10,000 miles on it before next summer if all goes as well as it should but we shall see about that

Sorry to hear this Dylan, don't feel bad I'm not going either but maybe you can make the northern cal get together in sept...

[NewType72]

Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

Sorry to hear this Dylan, don't feel bad I'm not going either but maybe you can make the northern cal get together in sept...

September shoot that'll be no problem I plan to make the haul up to Reno for hot August nights on the weekend of or whenever. Never been so that would be pretty cool.
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[Ol Blue K20]

Originally Posted by NewType72

September shoot that'll be no problem I plan to make the haul up to Reno for hot August nights on the weekend of or whenever. Never been so that would be pretty cool.
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I used to go every year with same group but one of em passed away and it wasn't the same.So everyone lost their motivation. I went last year by myself and it was smaller than the year before. i might head up this year as well.

[NewType72]

I'm sorry to hear that Dale. I'm definitely one to try a new venue well see how the summer goes
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[NewType72]

Ahh Finally put in a big order with Summit today feeling the relief and hopefully seeing the goodies this friday night will keep you posted if I'm not head over heels yanking the old motor out

[Ol Blue K20]

Originally Posted by NewType72

I'm sorry to hear that Dale. I'm definitely one to try a new venue well see how the summer goes
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Thanks Dylan, Yup we'll see how it goes but I'll probably head up for a while.

[NewType72]

Cool deal I plan on doin more road trips so I'd love to make that trip. Shoot I may even load the Harley in the bed to take for street vibrations this fall

P.s. I'm only half a day into my order from summit and I'm plexing out on getting my parts already. guess I have the fever already
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[Ol Blue K20]

I always ride to street vibs. I've had snow on me one year and rain another..... both of those years I wished I had a heater..

[NewType72]

Got some reason the a/c is always broke on my bike
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[Ol Blue K20]

Originally Posted by NewType72

Got some reason the a/c is always broke on my bike
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I have the same problem, must be a Harley trait. One year we took the scenic route to Laughlin. we thought Death Valley wouldn't be real hot in the morning, besides it's April. Wrong it was a hot year, we thought we were going to die. Couldn't touch the throttle without the motor pinging and of course the a/c was on the blink as usual..

[NewType72]

Sounds like a real "heat" blast I definitely pass on a trip through Death Valley. Central Valley traffic heat is bad enough
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[NewType72]

Finally it's Friday I'll be getting fluids on my lunch break for the motor and radiator and whatever nick nack stuff we have else then heading to the shop directly after work to park it and get what we can started on it so she's fresh and ready to pull in the morning. Oh happy day
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[longbed67]

Looks like I've missed a lot lately! Looking forward to whats going to be happening here in the future!

[NewType72]

Pulling stuff as I speak good sir
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[NewType72]

Problem number 1
My old block has the large diameter temp guage plug sensor and the vortec motor has the small diameter style. GM calls to drill and tap the new vortec by I don't wanna run to that so I believe we are just goin to plug the sensor into the top of the intake in the vertical hole pictured. Opinions??

Also what this plug on the passenger side?




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[Ol Blue K20]

Originally Posted by NewType72

Pulling stuff as I speak good sir
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Hey Dylan, is it running yet? ....................what about now? Just kidding, hope it goes smoothly
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[NewType72]

Trying Dale but I gotta wait for a heat sensor plug on the diagonal hole pictured above. Then I can start here but more than likely next weekend :/
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[Ol Blue K20]

Posted via Mobile Device Hey Dylan, make sure that angled hole is a pipe thread it looks to have a shoulder in there. The other thing is an anti knock sensor you can remove it. I don't remember if it's in a water jacket or not if it is just plug it
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