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Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Calgary, Alberta
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Progress + pics - Big block swap into the 72 Super
Parts arrived so I figured I'd post an update.
Current drivetrain:
Going in:
Phew, my credit card is still cooling down after that order. ![]() Still to find is an original style air cleaner. And I failed to order the parts of the engine mounts that attach to the block itself. Will pick up locally. I'm having a retired mechanic who restores classic cars take on most of the work. I'll be helping him where possible. I dropped all the parts off yesterday and am bringing the truck tonight. Unfortunately, this is more of a bought not built event for convenience + time sake. But, I'll be learning a lot along the way working together with the mechanic. I already painted the engine. I have orange valve covers too, which will be going on. Engine dyno ![]() As received ![]() prepped (degreased, sanded, degreased some more) and primed (2 coats) ![]() 3 coats of orange ![]() After 2 coats of clear and put back together. Will look even better with the orange valve covers back on. Undecided on painting the intake orange or not. Can decide later. ![]() Cleaned up the extra set of rallys, got 'em all for $200CAD/$150USD. To mount the drag radials on for track visits. ![]() ![]() Friday trip to the USA (Sweet Grass, MT) to pick up the parts ordered. The red line is the Canada/US boarder. ![]() ![]() ![]() Christmas time ![]() ![]() The 'before' engine bay photo ![]() Obligatory exterior photo. I expect the front will be sitting a bit lower after the BB is installed. I have 1/2" rear drop blocks to add too, plus a CPP rear sway bar that's been sitting around for 6 months. ![]() Will update as things progress. |
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