More engine makeover progress - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

powell72 · 02-13-2010, 11:10 PM

Well, after installing a vintage Offy intake with an oil fill tube and some finned valve covers my HEI looked out of place, so I decided to get a points distributor and do an electronic conversion from Pertronix. I like to scrounge for parts, swapmeets, junkyards, whatever. I have $16 in this stuff-

Distributor from junkyard that had a new cap and rotor-$8
Coil from swapmeet-$2
Coil bracket from swapmeet-$1
Old (but new in box) set of Valley Forge plug wires from swapmeet-$4
Distibutor gasket from Checker-$1

The Pertronix kit did bust the budget though, at $80.

I mounted the coil on the back of the driver's cylinder head to hide it a little for a cleaner look.

I also got the chance to straighten up some wiring on the firewall.

Here's the finished product, the coil isn't on in this pic, but you get the idea. Much better, this shouldn't keep me up at night anymore. lol

tcb-1 · 02-13-2010, 11:15 PM

man Chris, I love those covers. going with the Pertronix, eh? I've been thinking HARD about going that way too. tell me how you like it once you get everything ironed out.

by the way, nice clean install. I should give you some of my drugs!

Zoomin · 02-13-2010, 11:18 PM

I really like the finned valve covers. What kind of air cleaner setup are you doing?
Those Pertronix setups are pretty slick, really add to the look you're going for.

powell72 · 02-13-2010, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by tcb-1

man Chris, I love those covers. going with the Pertronix, eh? I've been thinking HARD about going that way too. tell me how you like it once you get everything ironed out.

by the way, nice clean install. I should give you some of my drugs!

That's funny, I was thinking of you when I posted that pic, I knew you'd like it. I told ya, I'm sick too!

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Originally Posted by Zoomin

I really like the finned valve covers. What kind of air cleaner setup are you doing?
Those Pertronix setups are pretty slick, really add to the look you're going for.

Here's my air filter setup. Except now my K&N looks out of place, I might need a paper filter.

72BlckButy · 02-13-2010, 11:44 PM

Nice work Chris; I'm curious about the petronix setup as well.

dirtball · 02-13-2010, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by tcb-1

by the way, nice clean install. I should give you some of my drugs!

Not that he would take them, he enjoys the sickness too much. At least he is not in denial. BTW, he couldn't even stay away from my truck with his bundle of zip ties. I do my best to add fuel to the fire

powell72 · 02-13-2010, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by dirtball

Not that he would take them, he enjoys the sickness too much. At least he is not in denial. BTW, he couldn't even stay away from my truck with his bundle of zip ties. I do my best to add fuel to the fire

That reminds me, I need to pick another pack of zip ties at Goodguys again, I'm getting dangerously low.

powell72 · 02-13-2010, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

Nice work Chris; I'm curious about the petronix setup as well.

I'll keep you posted, one thing I did change my mind on though was the coil. I ended up ordering their Flamethrower coil that puts out 40,000 volts, about the same as an HEI, I wanted to keep my .045 plug gap. The coil doesn't come in until Monday, that's why the coil is missing in the last pic.

OhOneWS6 · 02-14-2010, 11:22 AM

that locking trans dipstick looks out of place to me. Other than that

**72 Super** · 02-14-2010, 11:49 AM

Looks great

I've had the Protronix set up in my Chevelle for 5-6 years without any problems. I really like it, looks stock with modern technology.

hchad18 · 02-14-2010, 12:50 PM

I love the look of the stock distributor.

**Boog** · 02-14-2010, 07:40 PM

Lookin good Chris. Always liked the finned covers. That's a sneaky pcv setup too.

big_al_71 · 02-14-2010, 08:45 PM

Chris it looks nice and retro!!!!

71 super · 02-14-2010, 09:52 PM

I have a pertronix in my bb truck, but used a crane unit in the 4x4 (it has built in rev limiter). The pertronix is great and has never failed, I hope the crane unit is similar in performance.

powell72 · 02-15-2010, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by OhOneWS6

that locking trans dipstick looks out of place to me. Other than that

That's too funny! After we got done we stepped back and looked at it, and dirtball said, "That 700 dipstick has got to go!"

02-13-2010, 11:10 PM	#1
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	More engine makeover progress Well, after installing a vintage Offy intake with an oil fill tube and some finned valve covers my HEI looked out of place, so I decided to get a points distributor and do an electronic conversion from Pertronix. I like to scrounge for parts, swapmeets, junkyards, whatever. I have $16 in this stuff- Distributor from junkyard that had a new cap and rotor-$8 Coil from swapmeet-$2 Coil bracket from swapmeet-$1 Old (but new in box) set of Valley Forge plug wires from swapmeet-$4 Distibutor gasket from Checker-$1 The Pertronix kit did bust the budget though, at $80. I mounted the coil on the back of the driver's cylinder head to hide it a little for a cleaner look. I also got the chance to straighten up some wiring on the firewall. Here's the finished product, the coil isn't on in this pic, but you get the idea. Much better, this shouldn't keep me up at night anymore. lol __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html Last edited by powell72; 02-13-2010 at 11:59 PM.

02-13-2010, 11:15 PM	#2
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: More engine makeover progress man Chris, I love those covers. going with the Pertronix, eh? I've been thinking HARD about going that way too. tell me how you like it once you get everything ironed out. by the way, nice clean install. I should give you some of my drugs! __________________ Doug THANK YOU to our American Soldiers & Veterans - POW MIA "You will NEVER be forgotten". The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson

02-13-2010, 11:18 PM	#3
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: More engine makeover progress I really like the finned valve covers. What kind of air cleaner setup are you doing? Those Pertronix setups are pretty slick, really add to the look you're going for.

02-13-2010, 11:44 PM	#5
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: More engine makeover progress Nice work Chris; I'm curious about the petronix setup as well. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

02-14-2010, 11:22 AM	#9
OhOneWS6 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 764	Re: More engine makeover progress that locking trans dipstick looks out of place to me. Other than that __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super 1/2 LWB White/Dark Yellow 07 Avalanche 2LT 74 Sleek Craft Rebel Jet Boat W/Pontiac 400

02-14-2010, 11:49 AM	#10
72 Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hyattsville, Maryland Posts: 3,682	Re: More engine makeover progress Looks great I've had the Protronix set up in my Chevelle for 5-6 years without any problems. I really like it, looks stock with modern technology. __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super (Purchased new by my parents in August of 71) Black and White Last edited by 72 Super; 02-14-2010 at 11:49 AM.

02-14-2010, 12:50 PM	#11
hchad18 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: AZ Posts: 372	Re: More engine makeover progress I love the look of the stock distributor.

02-14-2010, 07:40 PM	#12
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,122	Re: More engine makeover progress Lookin good Chris. Always liked the finned covers. That's a sneaky pcv setup too. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

02-14-2010, 08:45 PM	#13
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: More engine makeover progress Chris it looks nice and retro!!!! __________________ 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

02-14-2010, 09:52 PM	#14
71 super Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Canton North carolina Posts: 3,079	Re: More engine makeover progress I have a pertronix in my bb truck, but used a crane unit in the 4x4 (it has built in rev limiter). The pertronix is great and has never failed, I hope the crane unit is similar in performance. __________________ 67 blue step side- bb 68 gold and white swb cst anniversary 68 custom swb hot rod Ls swap 69 swb cst 6 cylinder/ overdrive 69 black/black cst bb swb 70 orange and white cst Canada built truck swb bb 71 black and white super swb bb 71 red and white super swb 72 green and white super swb 4x4 62 nova wagon 400 series Ls swapped 68 Camaro 327/4 speed- 1 owner, original paint 66 Volkswagen bettle 69 auto stick Volkswagen Beetle

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