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68Stepbed · 01-05-2012, 09:50 AM

Ok, I tried a search, but couldn't come up with anything I really needed to see. The 350 in my 68 is shot, so I'm considering putting a Big Block in it. I considered an LSx swap, but it just takes so much to make the LSx engines "pretty", if you know what I mean. I found a good deal on a 402 which would be pretty sweet in my 68 stepper.

What I want to see in particular is engine stands used, headers or exhaust manifolds used, long or short water pumps, and your accessory drive kits, brackets and such.

ulakovic22 · 01-05-2012, 09:59 AM

I'm trying to figure out how to post pics with my iPad so this is what I have right now.

gcburdic · 01-05-2012, 10:49 AM

Dang Matt...hate to hear your engine is bad AGAIN?!?!?!

CC69Rat · 01-05-2012, 11:02 AM

In the blue truck? What happened ?

JWall · 01-05-2012, 11:21 AM

68Stepbed · 01-05-2012, 11:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gcburdic

Dang Matt...hate to hear your engine is bad AGAIN?!?!?!

Well, it's not technically bad again. It was just STILL bad from before. I just didn't realize it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by CC69Rat

In the blue truck? What happened ?

Yes, in the blue truck. Follow the saga HERE

cadillacart · 01-05-2012, 12:38 PM

You guys are making me jealous. some day I'll get there.

sameyrasmea72 · 01-05-2012, 01:52 PM

Nothing fancy, just GM stuff.

no moa · 01-05-2012, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by sameyrasmea72

Nothing fancy, just GM stuff.

Where is your build thread? That is SWEEEEEEEET!

**RenoKeene** · 01-05-2012, 01:58 PM

The 402 does make for a pretty engine compartment!

no moa · 01-05-2012, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by RenoKeene

The 402 does make for a pretty engine compartment!

You guys are killing me!

Bigblueburban · 01-05-2012, 02:11 PM

Ahhhhhhh I cant wait to finish mine up. I love big blocks
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CC69Rat · 01-05-2012, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by JWall

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^^^ That's the Valve Covers I want !

68 Stepbed, I'm selling my GMPP Valve Covers if you're interested

If you go that route .. I can even meet you in Knox or something. Paint them blue like your truck?? They're in the for sale section now. I'm just changing over to a setup like Justin's. They're brand new. Let me know if you're interested.

68Stepbed · 01-05-2012, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by CC69Rat

^^^ That's the Valve Covers I want !

68 Stepbed, I'm selling my GMPP Valve Covers if you're interested

If you go that route .. I can even meet you in Knox or something. Paint them blue like your truck?? They're in the for sale section now. I'm just changing over to a setup like Justin's. They're brand new. Let me know if you're interested.

Got a link? It will mostly depend on what kind of rockers I end up using. I'm hoping to be able to keep short valve covers on it.

CC69Rat · 01-05-2012, 03:11 PM

These are tall, I have roller rockers on mine.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=501652

They were originally silver but whenever you touched them with your dirty hands / working on other stuff they're tough to keep clean. We painted them with Chevy Orange VHT but they could always be repainted / powder.

I'm in Knoxville quite a bit, either way .. sounds like you're undecided at this point but I thought you might be interested.

68Stepbed · 01-05-2012, 03:18 PM

I may be interested, but if something comes up before I decide, don't let that stop you. I'm really unsure on what I'm going to do. I also don't even know when I'm going to have the money to do anything.

The truck may be inoperable for most of this year.

I've also considered just sticking a 290hp 350 crate engine in it and selling it. That's kind of drastic, but I've been very discouraged with my truck lately.

CC69Rat · 01-05-2012, 03:39 PM

Those motors are pretty stout. I had one in a 69 Camaro a while back. I built it up like an old DZ motor (LT1 finned valve covers, etc.) It was impressive.

I have heard you can pull 350~ hp out of one with a little massaging. Set of 64cc 041's or something. The bottom end is pretty good it just needs to breathe a little. I think they're cammed a little too. My ole Camaro hit a decent lick.

I'd buy another one, no question however mine had a problem with the valve seals. This has been years ago and I'm sure they're fixed by now but apparently it had 3.4L V6 valve seals in it? It lasted about 1000 miles and started smoking out the pass side. Just a little at first then got gradually worse. We pulled the seals out and they were shredded (the little caps on top were completely missing. I have pics somewhere)

But, for the money they're hard to beat. Drop some 64cc Dart IE (even cast) heads on it and I bet it would make a world of difference.

Good luck man. I hate to see you sell it. That's one of my favorite trucks on the whole site. Just sayin ..

shawno72 · 01-05-2012, 03:49 PM

I love the sound of a big block!!!!

68Stepbed · 01-05-2012, 03:50 PM

It's very doubtful that I would sell it. I would need top dollar out of it or I wouldn't sell it at all. The market for classic trucks isn't all that hot right now, so bringing top dollar probably ain't happening, so I'll probably build the engine I want for it and keep it.

88fordf150 · 01-05-2012, 05:51 PM

454 with GM 671 blower.

bobs409 · 01-05-2012, 06:03 PM

Here's one I built for my 69 Short stepside. It's just ready to fire in the pics. (note no fenderwell yet)

I've only got a little over 1k on it so far since this pic.

Bennett68C10 · 01-05-2012, 07:37 PM

Some pics of mine, I switched from a small block to the big block mid build, I should have just done it from the start. Mine has 68-71 frame stands and Hedman Chevelle Mid-Length Headers.

RustyBucket · 01-05-2012, 07:40 PM

here's my Blazer. ..
Maybe just 'cause I'm OLD but I really like the kinda stock look like bob's409 picture... like the underhood look of a stock-ish '69 SS 396 Chevelle. Chevy orange engine, chrome valve covers & air cleaner, alum. intake, semi gloss black inner fenders.

Keller · 01-05-2012, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by cadillacart

You guys are making me jealous. some day I'll get there.

My small block used to look like that. Don't worry... all it takes is a week off of work, a couple scraped knuckles, a gasket set and a couple shades of spray paint to get her shiny again.

bigblock68 · 01-05-2012, 08:53 PM

mild....but it fills up the engine bay!

01-05-2012, 09:50 AM	#1
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Big Blocks....Let me see them! Ok, I tried a search, but couldn't come up with anything I really needed to see. The 350 in my 68 is shot, so I'm considering putting a Big Block in it. I considered an LSx swap, but it just takes so much to make the LSx engines "pretty", if you know what I mean. I found a good deal on a 402 which would be pretty sweet in my 68 stepper. What I want to see in particular is engine stands used, headers or exhaust manifolds used, long or short water pumps, and your accessory drive kits, brackets and such. __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

01-05-2012, 09:59 AM	#2
ulakovic22 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Lantana, TX Posts: 419	Re: Big Blocks....Let me see them! I'm trying to figure out how to post pics with my iPad so this is what I have right now.

01-05-2012, 10:49 AM	#3
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: Big Blocks....Let me see them! Dang Matt...hate to hear your engine is bad AGAIN?!?!?! __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

01-05-2012, 11:02 AM	#4
CC69Rat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,212	Re: Big Blocks....Let me see them! In the blue truck? What happened ? __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

01-05-2012, 11:21 AM	#5
JWall Frequent Flyer Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 2,258	Re: Big Blocks....Let me see them! __________________ - Justin 76 SWB C-10 - 98 SWB C1500 (x2) 1 Owner 1976 SWB Last edited by JWall; 01-05-2012 at 11:29 AM.

01-05-2012, 12:38 PM	#7
cadillacart 1972 C/20 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Santa Rosa, Ca Posts: 273	Re: Big Blocks....Let me see them! You guys are making me jealous. some day I'll get there. __________________ My Gallery 1972 C/20 402 Gramp's Truck

01-05-2012, 01:52 PM	#8
sameyrasmea72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 2,443	Re: Big Blocks....Let me see them! Nothing fancy, just GM stuff. Attached Images __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super 80 Silverado Blazer 2wd

01-05-2012, 01:58 PM	#10
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,028	Re: Big Blocks....Let me see them! The 402 does make for a pretty engine compartment! Attached Images __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

01-05-2012, 02:11 PM	#12
Bigblueburban Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tampa Florida Posts: 53	Re: Big Blocks....Let me see them! Ahhhhhhh I cant wait to finish mine up. I love big blocks Posted via Mobile Device

01-05-2012, 03:11 PM	#15
CC69Rat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,212	Re: Big Blocks....Let me see them! These are tall, I have roller rockers on mine. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=501652 They were originally silver but whenever you touched them with your dirty hands / working on other stuff they're tough to keep clean. We painted them with Chevy Orange VHT but they could always be repainted / powder. I'm in Knoxville quite a bit, either way .. sounds like you're undecided at this point but I thought you might be interested. __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

01-05-2012, 03:18 PM	#16
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: Big Blocks....Let me see them! I may be interested, but if something comes up before I decide, don't let that stop you. I'm really unsure on what I'm going to do. I also don't even know when I'm going to have the money to do anything. The truck may be inoperable for most of this year. I've also considered just sticking a 290hp 350 crate engine in it and selling it. That's kind of drastic, but I've been very discouraged with my truck lately. __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

01-05-2012, 03:39 PM	#17
CC69Rat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,212	Re: Big Blocks....Let me see them! Those motors are pretty stout. I had one in a 69 Camaro a while back. I built it up like an old DZ motor (LT1 finned valve covers, etc.) It was impressive. I have heard you can pull 350~ hp out of one with a little massaging. Set of 64cc 041's or something. The bottom end is pretty good it just needs to breathe a little. I think they're cammed a little too. My ole Camaro hit a decent lick. I'd buy another one, no question however mine had a problem with the valve seals. This has been years ago and I'm sure they're fixed by now but apparently it had 3.4L V6 valve seals in it? It lasted about 1000 miles and started smoking out the pass side. Just a little at first then got gradually worse. We pulled the seals out and they were shredded (the little caps on top were completely missing. I have pics somewhere) But, for the money they're hard to beat. Drop some 64cc Dart IE (even cast) heads on it and I bet it would make a world of difference. Good luck man. I hate to see you sell it. That's one of my favorite trucks on the whole site. Just sayin .. __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

01-05-2012, 03:49 PM	#18
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: Big Blocks....Let me see them! I love the sound of a big block!!!! __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

01-05-2012, 03:50 PM	#19
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: Big Blocks....Let me see them! It's very doubtful that I would sell it. I would need top dollar out of it or I wouldn't sell it at all. The market for classic trucks isn't all that hot right now, so bringing top dollar probably ain't happening, so I'll probably build the engine I want for it and keep it. __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

01-05-2012, 05:51 PM	#20
88fordf150 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 474	Re: Big Blocks....Let me see them! 454 with GM 671 blower. Attached Images __________________ Brad handshoe



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01-05-2012, 06:03 PM	#21
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	Re: Big Blocks....Let me see them! Here's one I built for my 69 Short stepside. It's just ready to fire in the pics. (note no fenderwell yet) I've only got a little over 1k on it so far since this pic. Attached Images __________________ Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10

01-05-2012, 07:37 PM	#22
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: Big Blocks....Let me see them! Some pics of mine, I switched from a small block to the big block mid build, I should have just done it from the start. Mine has 68-71 frame stands and Hedman Chevelle Mid-Length Headers. Attached Images __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

01-05-2012, 07:40 PM	#23
RustyBucket Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Space Coast, Fl. Posts: 1,055	Re: Big Blocks....Let me see them! here's my Blazer. .. Maybe just 'cause I'm OLD but I really like the kinda stock look like bob's409 picture... like the underhood look of a stock-ish '69 SS 396 Chevelle. Chevy orange engine, chrome valve covers & air cleaner, alum. intake, semi gloss black inner fenders. Attached Images __________________ Dad always said, "Son, WISH IN ONE HAND, and ......." -------------------------------------- -------------------------------------- Current toy trucks: '71 GMC 1500 SUPER CUSTOM short/step, orig. dk. blue, 350/700r, ps,pb, A/C '72 Blazer 2wd, ochre & white, 454, tremecTKO 500 5spd. ps, pb, A/C, tilt Last 10yrs of hobby vehicles, had a FEW more in the 50yrs. before these: '66 Plymouth Belvedere City of Miami cop car clone. '70 Nova 406"sb, 13.5-1, solid roller, Brodix, p.glide/t.brake, back halved, 9" Ford, spool 4.88, cage,ladder bar/coilover, 10.5 tire....... SOLD!! '67 C10 short/step side mount spare -- SOLD!! '72 Jimmy 2wd, 350/350, ps, pb, fun driver, lots of bondo & a shiny red paint job..... SOLD!! '69 Nova 350, 4spd, A/C, ps, p.b, ...SOLD!!

01-05-2012, 08:53 PM	#25
bigblock68 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: vancouver,wa. Posts: 282	Re: Big Blocks....Let me see them! mild....but it fills up the engine bay! Attached Images

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