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Chaz1976Chevy · 10-21-2003, 09:23 AM

Newbie here, well just new to the Classic truck scene! Anyway, I came across a 1976 Chevy Truck for real cheap. The body is in excellent shape, but the engine is pinging. Thats OK cause I was looking for a project. How can I figure out the actually name of it
(c/k etc...)? What kind of cam have you'll thrown in it that came out with GOOD PERFORMANCE and RELIABILITY ?
(looking for a big lope). It already has HOOKER LT, so what other parts make a good gain hp wise? Looking toward intake manifolds, ignition, carburetors (is this even the right way to go for these classics) THANKS GUYS, HOPEFULLY I'LL BE

IN STYLE SOON!!!!

79BIG10 · 10-21-2003, 04:54 PM

Welcome

C=2wd
K=4wd
10= 1/2 ton
20= 3/4 ton
30= 1 ton

On the pinging it may be low octane gas for that engine or it coupld be piston slap, loose rocker arm, lifter, etc. if you want a big lope I would pull the engine and get it machined and build it up like you want it. With it knocking it's best to bite the bullet and with fix it to keep it going for now or do it once and do it right and have it totally rebuilt.

*Zilverado* · 10-21-2003, 05:07 PM

Hey welcome aboard, Man. This place rocks and you're sure to enjoy it.

As far as the performance mods go - sorry, I can't help - my truck is strickly a daily driver - stock - at least for now.

But let me be the first to ask.....

Got any pics????

Chaz1976Chevy · 10-21-2003, 08:04 PM

THANKS FOR THE WELCOMING GUYS

!!! I made a mistake the headers are HEDDERS or something along that line. Anyway, I just finished dropping the motor about an hour ago
(man, I love doing this stuff) and I am getting it rebuilt, tomorrow I will be going over to THUNDER MOTORSPORTS to see what they have to say about it. Feel free guys to give me some direction on how I should get it rebuilt! Anyone have some specs on different cams I could use

Blue Beard · 10-21-2003, 10:41 PM

Welcome from SW Washington State.......

apstguy · 10-22-2003, 01:30 AM

Welcome. If it has a 305, toss it. Get a 350.

Chaz1976Chevy · 10-22-2003, 08:00 AM

It has the 350 in it!

Blue Beard · 10-22-2003, 08:43 AM

Chaz1976Chevy,

Like your Hail smiley, where did you find that?

Chaz1976Chevy · 10-22-2003, 01:00 PM

------------->TRY THIS<------------

bigblock73 · 10-22-2003, 01:16 PM

Welcome

first off, it is a

to NOT post pics.

Second, this smiley

rocks!!

-Jeff

Chaz1976Chevy · 10-22-2003, 06:21 PM

So what if I'm a newbie at least I'm not

Wanna see some

Blue Beard · 10-22-2003, 09:20 PM

Chaz1976Chevy,

Cool smileys, where did you find those...?

bigblock73 · 10-22-2003, 10:16 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Blue Beard
Chaz1976Chevy,

Cool smileys, where did you find those...?

he posted the link "try this" a couple post ago in this thread.

Blue Beard · 10-22-2003, 10:56 PM

Thanks for pointing that out bigblock, don't know how I over looked the link.....

Lot of them on that link........

10-21-2003, 09:23 AM	#1
Chaz1976Chevy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 8	Help A Newbie!!! Newbie here, well just new to the Classic truck scene! Anyway, I came across a 1976 Chevy Truck for real cheap. The body is in excellent shape, but the engine is pinging. Thats OK cause I was looking for a project. How can I figure out the actually name of it (c/k etc...)? What kind of cam have you'll thrown in it that came out with GOOD PERFORMANCE and RELIABILITY ? (looking for a big lope). It already has HOOKER LT, so what other parts make a good gain hp wise? Looking toward intake manifolds, ignition, carburetors (is this even the right way to go for these classics) THANKS GUYS, HOPEFULLY I'LL BE IN STYLE SOON!!!!

10-21-2003, 04:54 PM	#2
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,774	Welcome C=2wd K=4wd 10= 1/2 ton 20= 3/4 ton 30= 1 ton On the pinging it may be low octane gas for that engine or it coupld be piston slap, loose rocker arm, lifter, etc. if you want a big lope I would pull the engine and get it machined and build it up like you want it. With it knocking it's best to bite the bullet and with fix it to keep it going for now or do it once and do it right and have it totally rebuilt. __________________ 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza Big10 "Tootsie Roll" 1985 Chevrolet Silverado (wife's) Member of the Southern Bowties Club "Don't underestimate how sexy a fat man who drinks to excess can be." Homer Simpson

10-21-2003, 08:04 PM	#4
Chaz1976Chevy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 8	THANKS FOR THE WELCOMING GUYS!!! I made a mistake the headers are HEDDERS or something along that line. Anyway, I just finished dropping the motor about an hour ago (man, I love doing this stuff) and I am getting it rebuilt, tomorrow I will be going over to THUNDER MOTORSPORTS to see what they have to say about it. Feel free guys to give me some direction on how I should get it rebuilt! Anyone have some specs on different cams I could use Last edited by Chaz1976Chevy; 10-21-2003 at 08:06 PM.

10-21-2003, 10:41 PM	#5
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,831	Welcome from SW Washington State....... __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

10-22-2003, 01:30 AM	#6
apstguy LED King Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,087	Welcome. If it has a 305, toss it. Get a 350. __________________ Tyler 1985 C10 305 w/ Bowtie OD TH700R4 3.42 LSD 202,000 miles 2006 Ford Focus ZX3 5-speed Stick 2016 Chevy Spark EV Gone: 2002.5 VW GTI 24v VR6 Gone: 2008 VW R32

10-21-2003, 05:07 PM	#3
Zilverado Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 798	Hey welcome aboard, Man. This place rocks and you're sure to enjoy it. As far as the performance mods go - sorry, I can't help - my truck is strickly a daily driver - stock - at least for now. But let me be the first to ask..... Got any pics????

10-22-2003, 08:00 AM	#7
Chaz1976Chevy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 8	It has the 350 in it!

10-22-2003, 08:43 AM	#8
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,831	Chaz1976Chevy, Like your Hail smiley, where did you find that? __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

10-22-2003, 01:00 PM	#9
Chaz1976Chevy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 8	------------->TRY THIS<------------ Last edited by Chaz1976Chevy; 10-22-2003 at 01:03 PM.

10-22-2003, 01:16 PM	#10
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Welcome first off, it is a to NOT post pics. Second, this smiley rocks!! -Jeff Last edited by bigblock73; 10-22-2003 at 01:19 PM.

10-22-2003, 06:21 PM	#11
Chaz1976Chevy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 8	So what if I'm a newbie at least I'm not Wanna see some

10-22-2003, 09:20 PM	#12
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,831	Chaz1976Chevy, Cool smileys, where did you find those...? __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

10-22-2003, 10:56 PM	#14
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,831	Thanks for pointing that out bigblock, don't know how I over looked the link..... Lot of them on that link........ __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

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