Project#1: Bright Horizons - 68 Swb big block on Air! - Page 9 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

XxCHEVYMANxX · 09-15-2012, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Jastos

Your shop truck is stealing all the attention.

X2, I havent checked this one in a while. Big Block now, COOL !

VA72C10 · 09-15-2012, 11:36 PM

Thanks guys, gathering all the parts to really hit this full speed soon...hate starting and waiting for parts...

Waiting for a free night or weekend for help from Glenn at the body shop with the roof. Going to start the rest of the rust repair this week...
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VA72C10 · 09-15-2012, 11:37 PM

Thanks guys, gathering all the parts to really hit this full speed soon...hate starting and waiting for parts...

Waiting for a free night or weekend for help from Glenn at the body shop with the roof. Going to start the rest of the rust repair this week...
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Tinkermc · 09-15-2012, 11:43 PM

still lookin good but gooder!!!

VA72C10 · 09-16-2012, 01:40 AM

Thanks! Got the new power steering gearbox in today from superflysteiny....gotta decide whether to clear it or paint it a color...and need to find a rag joint for it since it's the nicer later model unit but has a larger shaft for the ragjoint....
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FRENCHBLUE72 · 09-16-2012, 02:30 PM

Nice to see another big block build....

gringoloco · 09-16-2012, 03:22 PM

I like to paint them 'cast iron'. You get durability with the look of original...
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El Campo · 09-16-2012, 03:50 PM

Really interested to see you do the roof as I have to do that also! Take lots of pictures for us.

seriously rock on though

STOCKISH · 09-16-2012, 05:07 PM

Love that he's keeping the big block now.

VA72C10 · 09-17-2012, 02:08 AM

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Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72

Nice to see another big block build....

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Originally Posted by gringoloco

I like to paint them 'cast iron'. You get durability with the look of original...
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Good point....will get some from the store tomorrow....want to repaint my clutch fan that color anyways to match my bracket set...

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Originally Posted by El Campo

Really interested to see you do the roof as I have to do that also! Take lots of pictures for us.

seriously rock on though

Will try to remember to take loads of pics and detailed notes...

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Originally Posted by 1972SuperCheyenne

Love that he's keeping the big block now.

Taking the truck up a notch on the cool/desireable scale for sure!
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68 TT · 09-17-2012, 02:29 AM

Glad he's keeping it a big block. Can't wait to see the truck take shape.

Nice score on the parts hauler. I love the 67-72 stepsides.

VA72C10 · 09-17-2012, 02:32 AM

Thanks! Need to get the parts hauler driveable to haul parts for this truck

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7dee2 · 09-17-2012, 11:53 AM

Big Blocks Rule!!!

Tinkermc · 09-17-2012, 08:33 PM

just checkin in, new pics suck

VA72C10 · 09-17-2012, 11:51 PM

Rainy the beginning of this week and my oldest has an endoscopy tomorrow...
Still Shopping for deals on the big parts still needed, Ordering small parts, finalizing what I need now for the big block, picked up some needed tools today, and working on the parts truck so I can pick up the big block and other parts for it...
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VA72C10 · 09-18-2012, 09:13 PM

Anyone know of a good ceramic coated header for a big block that isn't $4-500? I got a set for my sbc for 160 shipped...
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68 TT · 09-18-2012, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

Anyone know of a good ceramic coated header for a big block that isn't $4-500? I got a set for my sbc for 160 shipped...

A set for a 68-72 Chevelle fit pretty well and will give you extra ground clearance vs. a set specific to the 68-72 trucks. You will need to do some minor work to make them fit as they exit right at the center of the trans crossmember. I also had a minor clearance issue since I was running square body clamshell motor mounts. The details are in the below post.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...&postcount=153

VA72C10 · 09-18-2012, 10:42 PM

Thanks for the info, the chevelle headers work well for the sbc which is what I got....should have thought of that

but you never know for sure until you or someone else tries...
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FrankieD · 09-19-2012, 07:58 AM

Check out these
http://www.summitracing.com/search/Y...?Ns=Rank%7cAsc

VA72C10 · 09-19-2012, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by FrankieD

Check out these
http://www.summitracing.com/search/Y...?Ns=Rank%7cAsc

Thanks, actually wanting ceramic coated only and found a set on ebay for 225 shipped that looks exactly the same as the listed ones...I have a black set that will be for sale that fits well...just want the ceramic coating and don't see paying 200-250 to coat a set when I can buy new for that and sell the ones I have to recoup at least half of the investment...likley most of it...
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FrankieD · 09-19-2012, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

Thanks, actually wanting ceramic coated only and found a set on ebay for 225 shipped that looks exactly the same as the listed ones...I have a black set that will be for sale that fits well...just want the ceramic coating and don't see paying 200-250 to coat a set when I can buy new for that and sell the ones I have to recoup at least half of the investment...likley most of it...
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No sense in having everything look sharp under the hood and have a set of rusty headers detract from it and nothing makes an engine bay look nicer than shiny headers. I think I paid a little over $200 for mine and sold the old ones for $75 and the nice thing about Summit is free shipping.

**CC69Rat** · 09-19-2012, 01:17 PM

Flowtechs look pretty good if you spend some time polishing them up. When you get them they will have white residue on them but Never Dull works nicely. this is the $265 set from Summit.

VA72C10 · 09-19-2012, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by CC69Rat

Flowtechs look pretty good if you spend some time polishing them up. When you get them they will have white residue on them but Never Dull works nicely. this is the $265 set from Summit.

Thanks for posting to remind me of those...the swap to the BB has me re-planning a lot of things

Those do look good after the extra polishing and the fitment looks good. Can't remember from your build but how is the clearance for exhaust at the transmission crossmember? Th400? Are those the ece conversion mounts or something else?
I'd rather go with a known quantity for $40 more than risk fitment issues on the ebay set...and guessing that ceramic coating will be pretty cheap...

VA72C10 · 09-19-2012, 01:53 PM

Are these the same you have? http://www.summitracing.com/parts/BIG-31530FLT/

big_al_71 · 09-19-2012, 03:05 PM

Doug thorleys are great also but a bit pricey..

09-15-2012, 11:36 PM	#202
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: Project#1: Bright Horizons - 68 Swb big block on Air! Thanks guys, gathering all the parts to really hit this full speed soon...hate starting and waiting for parts... Waiting for a free night or weekend for help from Glenn at the body shop with the roof. Going to start the rest of the rust repair this week... Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

09-15-2012, 11:37 PM	#203
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: Project#1: Bright Horizons - 68 Swb big block on Air! Thanks guys, gathering all the parts to really hit this full speed soon...hate starting and waiting for parts... Waiting for a free night or weekend for help from Glenn at the body shop with the roof. Going to start the rest of the rust repair this week... Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

09-15-2012, 11:43 PM	#204
Tinkermc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Farmville, Va Posts: 3,026	Re: Project#1: Bright Horizons - 68 Swb big block on Air! still lookin good but gooder!!!

09-16-2012, 01:40 AM	#205
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: Project#1: Bright Horizons - 68 Swb big block on Air! Thanks! Got the new power steering gearbox in today from superflysteiny....gotta decide whether to clear it or paint it a color...and need to find a rag joint for it since it's the nicer later model unit but has a larger shaft for the ragjoint.... Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

09-16-2012, 02:30 PM	#206
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09-16-2012, 03:22 PM	#207
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09-16-2012, 03:50 PM	#208
El Campo Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: El Campo, Tx Posts: 1,246	Re: Project#1: Bright Horizons - 68 Swb big block on Air! Really interested to see you do the roof as I have to do that also! Take lots of pictures for us. seriously rock on though __________________ 72 Chevy blue LWB, 99% original Oklahoma truck, 28,000 miles 72 Chevy SWB: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=486626 (Attempt/Mistake #2) 2003 Harley Davidson Dyna Superglide with 2007 Street Bob front end 2000 Ford F350 Powerstroke 4WD CCLB, 310,000 miles running great (STOLEN St. Patricks Day 2014 AND NEVER RECOVERED) 2002 Ford F250 Powerstroke 4WD CCLB (To replace stolen one) Hook em Horns!!!

09-16-2012, 05:07 PM	#209
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: Project#1: Bright Horizons - 68 Swb big block on Air! Love that he's keeping the big block now. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

09-17-2012, 02:29 AM	#211
68 TT Still plays with trucks Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 3,556	Re: Project#1: Bright Horizons - 68 Swb big block on Air! Glad he's keeping it a big block. Can't wait to see the truck take shape. Nice score on the parts hauler. I love the 67-72 stepsides. __________________ miSSed opportunity - ground up creation of an AWD 1994 454 SS that never was http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=795577 69 C10 shortbed stepside 400 small block - built like what a super sport truck could have been 69 K20 lwb TBI 350 4L60E NP208 14-bolt Dana-44 w/disc 68 Camaro SS / RS 500hp 439 inch roller cam big block 4L80E 79 Malibu TPI 350 4L60 w/ Z28 steering & sway bars

09-17-2012, 02:32 AM	#212
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: Project#1: Bright Horizons - 68 Swb big block on Air! Thanks! Need to get the parts hauler driveable to haul parts for this truck Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

09-17-2012, 11:53 AM	#213
7dee2 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Syracuse, Utah Posts: 1,992	Re: Project#1: Bright Horizons - 68 Swb big block on Air! Big Blocks Rule!!! __________________ Brett 67 Camaro SS: 67 Camaro Build 72 Cheyenne/C10 Super 115" Fleetside: 72 C10 Build 72 Cheyenne/K30 Super 133" Longhorn DRW: 72 K30 Build SOLD YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@6dee7-7dee2

09-17-2012, 08:33 PM	#214
Tinkermc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Farmville, Va Posts: 3,026	Re: Project#1: Bright Horizons - 68 Swb big block on Air! just checkin in, new pics suck

09-17-2012, 11:51 PM	#215
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: Project#1: Bright Horizons - 68 Swb big block on Air! Rainy the beginning of this week and my oldest has an endoscopy tomorrow... Still Shopping for deals on the big parts still needed, Ordering small parts, finalizing what I need now for the big block, picked up some needed tools today, and working on the parts truck so I can pick up the big block and other parts for it... Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

09-18-2012, 09:13 PM	#216
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: Project#1: Bright Horizons - 68 Swb big block on Air! Anyone know of a good ceramic coated header for a big block that isn't $4-500? I got a set for my sbc for 160 shipped... Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

09-18-2012, 10:42 PM	#218
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: Project#1: Bright Horizons - 68 Swb big block on Air! Thanks for the info, the chevelle headers work well for the sbc which is what I got....should have thought of that but you never know for sure until you or someone else tries... Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.



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09-19-2012, 07:58 AM	#219
FrankieD Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Gilberts IL. Posts: 2,488	Re: Project#1: Bright Horizons - 68 Swb big block on Air! Check out these http://www.summitracing.com/search/Y...?Ns=Rank%7cAsc __________________ 94 k2500 EXCab Long Bed 350ci New Toy 95 K2500 Suburban New PlowTruck 454ci Support our Troops @ http://anyairman.com http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/

09-19-2012, 01:17 PM	#222
CC69Rat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,214	Re: Project#1: Bright Horizons - 68 Swb big block on Air! Flowtechs look pretty good if you spend some time polishing them up. When you get them they will have white residue on them but Never Dull works nicely. this is the $265 set from Summit. Attached Images __________________ 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)

09-19-2012, 01:53 PM	#224
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: Project#1: Bright Horizons - 68 Swb big block on Air! Are these the same you have? http://www.summitracing.com/parts/BIG-31530FLT/ __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

09-19-2012, 03:05 PM	#225
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Project#1: Bright Horizons - 68 Swb big block on Air! Doug thorleys are great also but a bit pricey.. Attached Images __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

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