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08-20-2004, 05:03 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Midland, MI
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350 & 700r4 finally in, first drive....
Hi all,
After purchasing my 69 short step I found this board. What a blast these old trucks are. I had low oil pressure problems and decided I should rebuild the 350 in the truck. I also decided that a 700r4 tranny would be the way to go. Well today I finally got it all back together and took it for its first drive.  Totally different truck. Motor has more power than it did before and the trans is nice. Truck looks good but could use work but I'm happy to be cruising again. Thanks to all for the help.  John 69 C10 Short Step |
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08-20-2004, 05:07 PM
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OBS guy
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: SoCal
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That is one clean looking motor!
How in the world did you get those headers to fit??? It looks like you have 0 clearance on the driver side at the crossmember. Maybe it's just the picture. |
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08-20-2004, 07:32 PM
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Saving 1 truck at a time!
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Kent, WA
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Beautiful engine and compartment! Very nice job...you should be proud!
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08-21-2004, 08:05 AM
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Designated A-hole!
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: South Mississippi
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That engine bay is clean! Looks good to me.
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"If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal.  We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck" |
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08-21-2004, 09:37 AM
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Next project: 1970 K10
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524
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Sweet looking power plant, but what I really want to see is a side view of the truck itself, it looks awesome!!
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08-21-2004, 03:01 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Midland, MI
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Thanks for the compliments,
Just enough room on the headers. The passenger side required a little adjustment made to the frame, I didn't want to dent in the header. I had moved the motor ahead into the v-8 position. I just need to work on the trailing arms and install some drop springs/shocks in the back and it will be ready for a road trip. I have to pick up some 5 on 5 corvette ralleys I bought from a board member. John |
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08-22-2004, 03:13 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2001
Location: Cumming, GA
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what headers are those? And is your 700r4 electic or hydraulic?
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08-22-2004, 04:12 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Midland, MI
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Not sure of the brand name of the headers but they look very similar to those on an old camaro I once had. 700R4 is hydraulic lock up. Rebuilt by local shop and using bowtie overdrives cable and bracket.
John |
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