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**leddzepp** · 05-03-2010, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by basemodel67

I'm was just guessing on the 99% part, but texanidiot had one in his truck, and a dude that has a mounted deer head for his avatar just did a post not too long ago about refurbishing one he got from a junkyard. They are out there, just not common. Someone please back me up on this!

P.S. - leddzepp, I'm not here to judge attractiveness, and if you like old trucks, I don't think you're dumb either!

Interesting....I would love to hear some feedback on this too...

TxSqueeze · 05-07-2010, 03:50 PM

Plans are in the works for a turbo'd LS motor now. I WILL be getting rid of the 396. If anyone is interested let me know, and we will go from there. I go to work at 5 this afternoon, and won't be off till 5 tomorrow morning, so I will try to get the numbers off of the block and heads tomorrow afternoon when I wake up from my nap. If you have any questions about it, you can call me at 432-559-6362.

Thanks,
Austin

TxSqueeze · 05-07-2010, 05:05 PM

Alright, casting numbers in the heads are as follows: F12-74, GM 11T. Casting number on the block is GM 10T. Will have to look for the other casting number on the block tomorrow afternoon.

TxSqueeze · 05-07-2010, 05:34 PM

Got it before I had to leave....Casting number on block is 3999289

cowboyjim86 · 05-07-2010, 05:51 PM

just to let you know i have a c10 and it came with a 250 in it and it came with the dana rear

ratrod67 · 05-07-2010, 06:32 PM

3999289....454.......71-79...2 or 4 bolt, some "CE" replacement blocks had four bolt main caps

It will probably be a 1974 if the heads are original to that block. You should look at the heads again and get the 8 digit casting # to be sure. The exhaust manifolds are newer than that since they have the smog tube holes that are currently plugged.

red69ss · 05-07-2010, 08:58 PM

nice truck deffinently needs different bumper and stance but looks like a great start , on the engine I would really think about it if I was you to me theres nothing cooler than big blocks and you can build enough horsepower and torque with that 454 or 396 whatever it turns out to be to tear up a truckload of rearends and transmissions . I have a 454 in my chevelle and its a beast and its probaly only got about 450 hp. but hey we all know how it is when you get that new project and your running through all the different build scenarios in your mind . whatever you decide to do with it good luck and have fun

TxSqueeze · 05-10-2010, 09:18 PM

It's amazing what a little wet sand and buff will do to an old single stage paint job!!

Zoomin · 05-10-2010, 10:30 PM

Looks like you saved a bunch of money by not having to paint! Looks real good in the pics.

Newtz67 · 05-10-2010, 11:09 PM

It's a beautiful thing!

chevy_mike · 05-11-2010, 10:47 AM

Wow, that thing looks great!!! Love the color combo. I have thought about doing that to mine. Can't wait to see what else gets done.

05-07-2010, 03:50 PM	#27
TxSqueeze Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Crane, Tx Posts: 147	Re: Bought a 68 swb... Plans are in the works for a turbo'd LS motor now. I WILL be getting rid of the 396. If anyone is interested let me know, and we will go from there. I go to work at 5 this afternoon, and won't be off till 5 tomorrow morning, so I will try to get the numbers off of the block and heads tomorrow afternoon when I wake up from my nap. If you have any questions about it, you can call me at 432-559-6362. Thanks, Austin __________________ 68 SWB- Heads/Cam 6.0 w/4L80E swap in progress

05-07-2010, 05:05 PM	#28
TxSqueeze Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Crane, Tx Posts: 147	Re: Bought a 68 swb... Alright, casting numbers in the heads are as follows: F12-74, GM 11T. Casting number on the block is GM 10T. Will have to look for the other casting number on the block tomorrow afternoon. __________________ 68 SWB- Heads/Cam 6.0 w/4L80E swap in progress Last edited by TxSqueeze; 05-07-2010 at 05:09 PM.

05-07-2010, 05:34 PM	#29
TxSqueeze Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Crane, Tx Posts: 147	Re: Bought a 68 swb... Got it before I had to leave....Casting number on block is 3999289 __________________ 68 SWB- Heads/Cam 6.0 w/4L80E swap in progress

05-07-2010, 05:51 PM	#30
cowboyjim86 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: McGehee Arkansas Posts: 22	Re: Bought a 68 swb... just to let you know i have a c10 and it came with a 250 in it and it came with the dana rear

05-07-2010, 06:32 PM	#31
ratrod67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 2,269	Re: Bought a 68 swb... 3999289....454.......71-79...2 or 4 bolt, some "CE" replacement blocks had four bolt main caps It will probably be a 1974 if the heads are original to that block. You should look at the heads again and get the 8 digit casting # to be sure. The exhaust manifolds are newer than that since they have the smog tube holes that are currently plugged.

05-07-2010, 08:58 PM	#32
red69ss Burnouts are therapeutic Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: lancaster, south carolina Posts: 854	Re: Bought a 68 swb... nice truck deffinently needs different bumper and stance but looks like a great start , on the engine I would really think about it if I was you to me theres nothing cooler than big blocks and you can build enough horsepower and torque with that 454 or 396 whatever it turns out to be to tear up a truckload of rearends and transmissions . I have a 454 in my chevelle and its a beast and its probaly only got about 450 hp. but hey we all know how it is when you get that new project and your running through all the different build scenarios in your mind . whatever you decide to do with it good luck and have fun __________________ 1969 CHEVELLE SS 1972 C10 ALMOST DAILY DRIVER 1968 C10 RUSTBUCKET (MISSION IMPOSSIBLE) 1972 PONTIAC LEMANS CONVERTIBLE (WIFE'S CAR) "My wife and I were happy for twenty years. Then we met." - Rodney Dangerfield "The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits." - Einstein

05-10-2010, 09:18 PM	#33
TxSqueeze Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Crane, Tx Posts: 147	Re: Bought a 68 swb... It's amazing what a little wet sand and buff will do to an old single stage paint job!! __________________ 68 SWB- Heads/Cam 6.0 w/4L80E swap in progress

05-10-2010, 10:30 PM	#34
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: Bought a 68 swb... Looks like you saved a bunch of money by not having to paint! Looks real good in the pics.

05-10-2010, 11:09 PM	#35
Newtz67 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: A t w a t e r, Ca Posts: 1,201	Re: Bought a 68 swb... It's a beautiful thing! __________________ My '67 short wide Our '68 Burb My '04 Z71 The '54 Belair The '69 Cadillac

05-11-2010, 10:47 AM	#36
chevy_mike Never Ending Projects Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,836	Re: Bought a 68 swb... Wow, that thing looks great!!! Love the color combo. I have thought about doing that to mine. Can't wait to see what else gets done. __________________ . 1965 C10 Panel, Tiki Express http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=506580 SOLD 1968 Chevy C10, Long, Fleetside, Hot Rod Hauler http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=313233 SOLD 1965 Chevy C10, Long, Fleetside, Hot Rod C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415702 SOLD We were given two ears and one mouth for a reason... listen twice as much and speak half as often...

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