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Engine Buildup Time!
Well after about 2 mos of the 77 C-10 engine starter mount breaking off, the truck is about to come back to life. Fed Ex just dropped off an Edelbrock carb 1806, Edelbrock Intake 7516 and a new seal kit. I got a GM Targetmaster 350 crate motor from a buddy with about 25k miles on it and a 7102 Edelbrock Cam with springs and another buddy hooked me up with a set of Vortec heads. So with any luck this week should be some fun and the truck back on the road.
Also picked up a 78 4wd. Gave my buddy the axles and suspension and I will eventually put the stepside on my truck. The black 85 in the pic is now off the frame and my roommate is starting to put that together. |
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Re: Engine Buildup Time!
mmmhhmmmmm
those are some nice fixings to a great motor. goodlooking truck by the way
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Re: Engine Buildup Time!
Nice! I love new metal!
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Re: Engine Buildup Time!
This is the truck the engine will go into. 77 Cheyenne. I have never done any major engine work so this will be fun, as long as I don't mess it up LOL. The stepside bed from the white 78 will go on this one. I have the parts to put the 88-91 grille on it but I am having a hard time trying to decide if I really want to change the front end. Thinking about keeping the 70's grille and going with a cowl hood. But that is a little ways off yet.
The black 85 in the picture above is already off the frame and getting the axles and suspension from the white 78. |
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Re: Engine Buildup Time!
keep the 70s style!! that thing would look great stepside with that front end. IMO the 91 plastic frontends look really kinda cheasy
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Re: Engine Buildup Time!
yeah defiantly keep the 70's front. you just don't see them as much now a days.
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Re: Engine Buildup Time!
I like the 70's front ends too, but I may be a bit biased...lol
Good lookin truck. |
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Re: Engine Buildup Time!
I keep leaning back to the 70's front end. I like the way the 88-91 front end looks but it seems like it is just there, not really part of the front end of the truck. I would just have to find somewhere to refinish the chrome head light bezels. I have two sets but they are rough.
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Re: Engine Buildup Time!
I think the '73-'79 fronts look the best on a 2wd stepper. The shape of the front fenders kinda match the rear fenders. Besides, you already have the front fenders shaved and it looks nice.
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Re: Engine Buildup Time!
Keep the 70's front end, but loose the tube grille. Keep us updated on the engine build up. I built my first engine last year and man was it fun. Do some research and you'll find a lot of info on the vortec heads and some block tips. Good luck.
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Re: Engine Buildup Time!
Thanks for the info. I have really been thinking about the chrome grille setup from LMC for the 70's model. I have all the parts to convert the front end just having a hard time convincing myself to do it. Should start the engine this weekend once I get home. Can't wait.
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