My new project 86 Silverado

[naphtali5725]

the guides were already cut down to .500 so i'll put some good PC seals on it when they go back together, hope to have the heads back within next week

[naphtali5725]

got the Erson springs, for my cam, and some new PC valve stem seals... taking them to the head shop today(wish i lived in Washington, i'd visit 2 head shops LOL), will try and get some pics of them dis-assembled

probably not going to Florida to get my long block, builder is going to give me a price for shipping thru Fastenal.

would probably spend as much in gas to drive there, we'll see how much shipping is LOL

[NONHOG]

Fastenal is usually pretty reasonable.
I sent a hood once, went well.

So many "green cross" shops in Washington now its annoying.

[naphtali5725]

Originally Posted by NONHOG

Fastenal is usually pretty reasonable.
I sent a hood once, went well.

So many "green cross" shops in Washington now its annoying.

yeah, too bad NC doesn't have green cross shops, lot's of my buddies with PTSD, TBI's etc. it's all that works, these are not young punk kids, but 40, 50, 60 year old guys that never used it all their life, now they are off their opiates, and psychotropic drug cocktails
they medicate for anxiety/depression, chronic fatigue, IBS and so many other conditions.

doesn't work for everyone, but when it does, it's like a miracle

[naphtali5725]

Originally Posted by NONHOG

Fastenal is usually pretty reasonable.
I sent a hood once, went well.

So many "green cross" shops in Washington now its annoying.

yeah, it will probably be much cheaper than buying gas there and back, hotel, blah blah LOL

[naphtali5725]

update on my heads...

the stock Oldsmobile G heads i got, i had inspected...

they were pressure tested/checked for cracks

came with all new valves/retainers etc.
installed the correct springs for my cam, installed height was 1.900
they have new intake guides
they have new exhaust seats
the guide bosses were cut down for PC seals
came with a good valve job/lapping etc.
all the bolt holes are good

the CC's of the chambers were pretty close to each other, average was 78
all they needed was a 5 thousandths cleanup off the surface

i'll get my engine in a week or so, then i can start assembly of the engine, still have some odds and ends to get for it...

soon Ralph, very soon...

[naphtali5725]

machinist is done with my heads, will pick them up in a week or so... you know... payday LOL

[naphtali5725]

picked up the heads for my Olds 455
engine builder is making preps to ship my engine to me thru Fastenal
updates and pics soon

[Hankster]

Originally Posted by naphtali5725

picked up the heads for my Olds 455
engine builder is making preps to ship my engine to me thru Fastenal
updates and pics soon

Sweet! About how long you think it will be before you drive her again?

[naphtali5725]

Originally Posted by Hankster

Sweet! About how long you think it will be before you drive her again?

going monday to apply for the modified title, engine builder is working on shipping it to me,
i hope to have it all back together, and running before first of the year

[Hankster]

Sweet! Sounds like fun. I honestly miss this stage of my build.

[naphtali5725]

still waiting for the NC DMV to send me my title... hopefully soon
getting my short block shipped to me in a week or so... updates soon i hope

Happy Thanksgiving to all!

[NONHOG]

Painting the intake?

[naphtali5725]

Originally Posted by NONHOG

Painting the intake?

i'll probably clear it, not sure yet... won't be blue that's for sure

[naphtali5725]

Woohoo! got my title today, all fixed up, with the new VIN.

stay tuned for a lot of updates!!!

[jpnh]

Cool

[naphtali5725]

it's 17 degrees right now, Holidays are over... so i have time now to get started with re-assembly... wish me luck LOL

I hope all have a Happy New Year!!!

[naphtali5725]

going from electric windows, to manual... do i need to change anything other than the window regulator?

[naphtali5725]

some pics...

[naphtali5725]

have rear end assembly back in!!!

[naphtali5725]

front crossmember back in, truck resting on it's own wheels again! pics soon

[NONHOG]

Originally Posted by naphtali5725

front crossmember back in, truck resting on it's own wheels again! pics soon

Nice! I sold my 455, so I am living vicariously through you.

[naphtali5725]

Originally Posted by NONHOG

Nice! I sold my 455, so I am living vicariously through you.

i have a spare 455 just sitting here ready to go if you want another one LOL

[naphtali5725]

My Dad passed away the other day, 3 days before his birthday... so things are on hold for a bit

[NONHOG]

Sorry to hear.