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Bram · 10-25-2004, 11:20 AM

Well I finally got the cab on so I could see if the Big Block had enough room, and I'm happy to say it did.

All I did was move it forward 2 1/4 inches, no body lift or anything else.

Now it's time to get started on all the body work.

Joe67 · 10-25-2004, 11:32 AM

That BBC looks great in there

**Yukon Jack** · 10-25-2004, 02:26 PM

I see you were smarter than me, test fitting before laying down the paint.

Looks great - I have a feeling I will be moving mine forward at some point.

Bram · 10-25-2004, 03:24 PM

Thanks 67c10step.

Now Yukon Jack, I wouldnâ€™t say smarter, I actually should thank you. Watching your project and learning from it is the reason I did the test fit. There's no telling what kind of problems I would have run into if it wasn't for the people on this board, and yourself that take the leap first. We have to learn from each others mistakes,

because if we didn't then that wouldn't be very smart. So thanks!

68w/sbc406 · 10-25-2004, 03:29 PM

now you just got to watch out for the booster. right?

stelth2002 · 10-25-2004, 03:32 PM

Bram, what kind of radiator is that and it looks like it uses the factory brackets? that right? What it set you back?

68w/sbc406 · 10-25-2004, 03:34 PM

the cap says its a be cool Jegs sells them

Bram · 10-25-2004, 04:07 PM

stelth2002, here is the link for the rad I used, and it is using the factory mounting points, I did have to do some trimming though. I don't remember the price, but it wasn't cheap.
http://www.becool.com/cgi-bin/WebObj...WbM/2.14.1.0.1

68w/sbc406 · 10-25-2004, 04:13 PM

on jegs it is 579 for an automatic becool radiator

**Yukon Jack** · 10-25-2004, 04:54 PM

Can you do me a favor and get a shot like this?

Bram · 10-25-2004, 04:55 PM

You bet I can.

SERE · 10-26-2004, 02:40 AM

I put this 454 in my 69 4X4 and I just moved the cross member to the forward holes in the frame and cut the middle of the cross member out and put the two ends back together where they bolt togther. I used small block rubber motor mounts. The 435 4 sp and 205 transfer bolted up in the same location as they were with the SB. It worked for me. I could send pics of the cross member if some one wants them.

**Yukon Jack** · 10-26-2004, 09:25 AM

Yep, I wanna see them, I will pm you. Nice truck!

**Canadian694x4** · 10-26-2004, 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SERE

I put this 454 in my 69 4X4 and I just moved the cross member to the forward holes in the frame and cut the middle of the cross member out and put the two ends back together where they bolt togther. I used small block rubber motor mounts. The 435 4 sp and 205 transfer bolted up in the same location as they were with the SB. It worked for me. I could send pics of the cross member if some one wants them.

Would love to see pics of your whole truck...Looks pretty sweet!

SERE · 10-26-2004, 09:56 PM

Here they are!!! I had only one problem and that was clutch linckage. I just welded the block-post to a small plate that I made. That moved the post forward 2 inches so I could line it up with the frame slot. I can send pics of that to those who are interested.

c-1072 · 10-26-2004, 10:10 PM

Wow that is pretty sweet any extra twisting having the frame note connacted like that ?

SERE · 10-26-2004, 10:13 PM

None! I have tried everthing to get twisted up and nothing. So far so good!!!!! Seems to be just as strong.

67ChevyC10Stepside · 10-26-2004, 10:33 PM

is that a 572 you got in there?

SERE · 10-26-2004, 10:40 PM

Just a 454......

**Canadian694x4** · 10-26-2004, 11:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SERE

Here they are!!! I had only one problem and that was clutch linckage. I just welded the block-post to a small plate that I made. That moved the post forward 2 inches so I could line it up with the frame slot. I can send pics of that to those who are interested.

I'll take any more pics you have...and any of your other daily driver too

please send to jesusofwiarton@hotmail.com

Thanks

Brian

SERE · 10-26-2004, 11:57 PM

Just let me know if you want any specific pic's. I put a Jimmy tank in the back of my long stepside. It fit real nice. I am bringing the fill out to the right fender. I am using a fuel door from a 49 Chevy sedan. I'll let you guy's see it when I get it done.

10-25-2004, 11:20 AM	#1
Bram Broke Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: West Plains,MO Posts: 385	Big Block 4x4 Cab Fitment Well I finally got the cab on so I could see if the Big Block had enough room, and I'm happy to say it did. All I did was move it forward 2 1/4 inches, no body lift or anything else. Now it's time to get started on all the body work. __________________ 72CheyenneSuper1ton4x4BigBlock

10-25-2004, 11:32 AM	#2
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,733	That BBC looks great in there __________________ Joe - Formerly 67c10step ------------------------------- 1967 Chevy Stepside - ECE 4/6, fuelcell, 5lug - SOLD gr8lakes - My ebay auctions Click here to order forum apparel :: Click here to become a subscribing member

10-25-2004, 02:26 PM	#3
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	I see you were smarter than me, test fitting before laying down the paint. Looks great - I have a feeling I will be moving mine forward at some point. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

10-25-2004, 03:24 PM	#4
Bram Broke Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: West Plains,MO Posts: 385	Thanks 67c10step. Now Yukon Jack, I wouldnâ€™t say smarter, I actually should thank you. Watching your project and learning from it is the reason I did the test fit. There's no telling what kind of problems I would have run into if it wasn't for the people on this board, and yourself that take the leap first. We have to learn from each others mistakes, because if we didn't then that wouldn't be very smart. So thanks! __________________ 72CheyenneSuper1ton4x4BigBlock

10-25-2004, 03:29 PM	#5
68w/sbc406 Got Light Emitting Diode? Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Newberg, OR Posts: 2,485	now you just got to watch out for the booster. right? __________________ 1968 1/2 ton 2wd lwb 6 lug disc and bags up front. Next c notch and rear bags '02 Chevy Silverado LT ext cab short bed 2WD 5/7 drop on 22's(the family car) 1993 Cherokee work ride/weekend wheeler

10-25-2004, 03:32 PM	#6
stelth2002 Young Gun wth Fast Inline Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Idaho Posts: 1,475	Bram, what kind of radiator is that and it looks like it uses the factory brackets? that right? What it set you back? __________________ 1967 Chevrolet LWB with built 292! 415 ft. lbs of torque, 4 speed :O with 27% overdrive too, 3.73 Posi. Frame and body done... getting painted!!!

10-25-2004, 03:34 PM	#7
68w/sbc406 Got Light Emitting Diode? Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Newberg, OR Posts: 2,485	the cap says its a be cool Jegs sells them __________________ 1968 1/2 ton 2wd lwb 6 lug disc and bags up front. Next c notch and rear bags '02 Chevy Silverado LT ext cab short bed 2WD 5/7 drop on 22's(the family car) 1993 Cherokee work ride/weekend wheeler

10-25-2004, 04:07 PM	#8
Bram Broke Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: West Plains,MO Posts: 385	stelth2002, here is the link for the rad I used, and it is using the factory mounting points, I did have to do some trimming though. I don't remember the price, but it wasn't cheap. http://www.becool.com/cgi-bin/WebObj...WbM/2.14.1.0.1 __________________ 72CheyenneSuper1ton4x4BigBlock

10-25-2004, 04:13 PM	#9
68w/sbc406 Got Light Emitting Diode? Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Newberg, OR Posts: 2,485	on jegs it is 579 for an automatic becool radiator __________________ 1968 1/2 ton 2wd lwb 6 lug disc and bags up front. Next c notch and rear bags '02 Chevy Silverado LT ext cab short bed 2WD 5/7 drop on 22's(the family car) 1993 Cherokee work ride/weekend wheeler

10-25-2004, 04:54 PM	#10
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Can you do me a favor and get a shot like this? Attached Images __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

10-25-2004, 04:55 PM	#11
Bram Broke Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: West Plains,MO Posts: 385	You bet I can. __________________ 72CheyenneSuper1ton4x4BigBlock

10-26-2004, 02:40 AM	#12
SERE "AIRBORNE" Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 60	I put this 454 in my 69 4X4 and I just moved the cross member to the forward holes in the frame and cut the middle of the cross member out and put the two ends back together where they bolt togther. I used small block rubber motor mounts. The 435 4 sp and 205 transfer bolted up in the same location as they were with the SB. It worked for me. I could send pics of the cross member if some one wants them. Attached Images __________________ 69 GMC 2500 4X4 long stepside 454 BB

10-26-2004, 09:25 AM	#13
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Yep, I wanna see them, I will pm you. Nice truck! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

10-26-2004, 09:56 PM	#15
SERE "AIRBORNE" Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 60	pics of 454 in 69 4x4 Here they are!!! I had only one problem and that was clutch linckage. I just welded the block-post to a small plate that I made. That moved the post forward 2 inches so I could line it up with the frame slot. I can send pics of that to those who are interested. Attached Images __________________ 69 GMC 2500 4X4 long stepside 454 BB

10-26-2004, 10:10 PM	#16
c-1072 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: rochester NY Posts: 777	Wow that is pretty sweet any extra twisting having the frame note connacted like that ?



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10-26-2004, 10:13 PM	#17
SERE "AIRBORNE" Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 60	None! I have tried everthing to get twisted up and nothing. So far so good!!!!! Seems to be just as strong. __________________ 69 GMC 2500 4X4 long stepside 454 BB

10-26-2004, 10:33 PM	#18
67ChevyC10Stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Butler PA Posts: 3,032	is that a 572 you got in there? __________________ 67 c-10, 400 SB, TH350, 4.10 gears, Blazer tank,camaro tach, sidemarker fuel fill (soon) WTB: stepside parts, 67 front end parts, 67 small window cab. posi for 3.73 or 4.10 for 12 bolt and 10 bolt.

10-26-2004, 10:40 PM	#19
SERE "AIRBORNE" Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 60	Just a 454...... __________________ 69 GMC 2500 4X4 long stepside 454 BB

10-26-2004, 11:57 PM	#21
SERE "AIRBORNE" Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 60	Just let me know if you want any specific pic's. I put a Jimmy tank in the back of my long stepside. It fit real nice. I am bringing the fill out to the right fender. I am using a fuel door from a 49 Chevy sedan. I'll let you guy's see it when I get it done. Attached Images __________________ 69 GMC 2500 4X4 long stepside 454 BB

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