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crackajacka · 11-10-2003, 08:46 PM

whats that thing there?

**Captkaos** · 11-10-2003, 08:49 PM

the front of an exhaust manifold....

crackajacka · 11-10-2003, 08:54 PM

o, guess i didnt look hard enough lol

Russell · 11-10-2003, 09:03 PM

doh

**N2TRUX** · 11-10-2003, 09:09 PM

That's my front right doohickey:p Yeah, that's the stock cast exhaust manifold. It's painted, so it doesn't look normal...

78' Silverado · 11-11-2003, 12:22 AM

Exhasut Manifold

....NO headers!!!! Tisk Tisk :p

Russell · 11-11-2003, 12:29 AM

Meh, Manifolds work plenty well

**N2TRUX** · 11-11-2003, 12:38 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by 78' Silverado
Exhasut Manifold ....NO headers!!!! Tisk Tisk :p

Yeah, I know.

Well "maybe" if I put a crate motor in it, I'll add some shorties. I'm still happy with this look, but I don't know how long it will last.

The Blazer gets all the performance mods.

BigRed · 11-11-2003, 12:40 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by N2TRUX
Yeah, I know. Well "maybe" if I put a crate motor in it, I'll add some shorties. I'm still happy with this look, but I don't know how long it will last.

No, don't change a thing!!!!! It's perfect just the way it is.

**N2TRUX** · 11-11-2003, 01:07 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by BigRed
No, don't change a thing!!!!! It's perfect just the way it is.

Thanks, I appreciate the compliment. I have to agree with you since right now, everything works

Slonaker · 11-11-2003, 01:18 AM

I agree. That truck is beautiful. Don't change it. It would be a shame to modify a truck that is completely stock. There are so few left.

Slonaker

crackajacka · 11-11-2003, 01:47 AM

going with a crate doesnt mean u have to get rid of all the stock parts, just get the gm350 crate which is the supposably stock replacement and put your exhaust and all that on there after you paint it orange and your good to go for another long time

**N2TRUX** · 11-11-2003, 12:50 PM

That's probably what I will do if I have to. I am hoping the rings just never seated the weak cylinder I have, and they might with some driving, but that's just being optomistic.

I will either go with the HP350 long block, or the HT383. Either way, I'll probably just paint it orange, and slip it in quietly....

MylilBowTie · 11-11-2003, 01:52 PM

HT383

**Captkaos** · 11-11-2003, 01:56 PM

Run it hot, that should seat them. Wonder if they actually put a crate motor in there. At one time they were having problems seating the rings... I had one that did that. After about a month of driving it went from needing a quart every 3 weeks to 1 every 2 days!

*rage'nrat638* · 11-11-2003, 08:34 PM

yea thats a very RARE stock dohickey

**N2TRUX** · 11-12-2003, 02:00 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Captkaos
Run it hot, that should seat them. Wonder if they actually put a crate motor in there. At one time they were having problems seating the rings... I had one that did that. After about a month of driving it went from needing a quart every 3 weeks to 1 every 2 days!

From the info I have gathered, the company that restored the truck, "rebuilt" the original motor. I have never checked to numbers to varify that it is actually the original motor though.

The person that bought it from the restorer trailered it around to shows for a while. My guess is if it really was "rebuilt" it may have just been re-ringed. If that is true, and it wasn't driven much, the rings might not have seated properly.

The end result is it started running rough, so I had the plugs changed. The #7 plug was very oil fouled, and all the others were oil, and gas fouled.

It ran great right after the plugs went in, so I'm hoping if I just drive it, the rings might seat.

Yeah I know I'm

**Captkaos** · 11-12-2003, 04:53 PM

You have a point. If it wasn't driven that is a possibility. I would just drive it till it is dead. If you can't do that, at least WAIT til the Blazer is driveable. Remember why you got this thing......

**N2TRUX** · 11-13-2003, 01:08 AM

Oh yeah, that's the plan for sure. You know me though, I can't leave anything alone.

My focus right now is the interior. I plan to start tearing it out when I get back from Orlando. Once that is done, I can consider what gets done first on the outside...

**Captkaos** · 11-13-2003, 01:24 AM

Interior on which one?

**N2TRUX** · 11-13-2003, 01:41 AM

The 77...

**Captkaos** · 11-13-2003, 10:49 AM

Oh boy, here we go.....
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

**N2TRUX** · 11-13-2003, 11:36 AM

Chris,
I never say never, but I'm going to get as close as I can here. I plan to enjoy the 77 next spring. I am going to take it to some regional shows, and make the local cruise spots every chance I get.

With that said, I will tell you I don not plan to get really crazy with this truck. As nice as it is, there are some small issues that I want to attend to.

The idiot that owns the truck dropped a door panel and broke it. I patched it up, but it's not staying. I bought two replacements, and plan to re-dye them.

While they are off, I want to convert to power windows, and locks. I may blow some sound deadening material in the doors at that time too.

The factory radio sounds terrible, so I plan to address that problem. I'm thinking a hidden disc changer, with a small amp and some better speakers will do just fine.

I also plan to put the tach dash in after I get it restored, and restore the faded seat belts.

I think that's about it, but I'm sure there will be other minor details as I go....

**Captkaos** · 11-13-2003, 04:14 PM

Ok, I feel better now. A little revamping like you have been doing. I can live with that.

11-10-2003, 08:46 PM	#1
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11-10-2003, 08:54 PM	#3
crackajacka Stylin Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Tuttle, OK Posts: 620	o, guess i didnt look hard enough lol __________________ Ive been traveling for some time, with my fishin pole and my bottle of shyne. Most Girls like finished products and just dont understand what a good addiction does for you http://www.paulwall.us/

11-10-2003, 09:03 PM	#4
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11-10-2003, 09:09 PM	#5
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11-11-2003, 12:22 AM	#6
78' Silverado \/ My Loves \/ Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Midland,Texas Posts: 462	Exhasut Manifold ....NO headers!!!! Tisk Tisk :p __________________ 78' Silverado - Blue - (In a Coma) 04' Silverado -Red- 383 Stroker in progress for the 78'!!!

11-11-2003, 12:29 AM	#7
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Meh, Manifolds work plenty well __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

11-11-2003, 01:18 AM	#11
Slonaker Insert Witty Text Here Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 3,415	I agree. That truck is beautiful. Don't change it. It would be a shame to modify a truck that is completely stock. There are so few left. Slonaker __________________ '86 Chevy C10 (Sold 04/19/13 ) Stock '01 Silverado

11-11-2003, 01:47 AM	#12
crackajacka Stylin Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Tuttle, OK Posts: 620	going with a crate doesnt mean u have to get rid of all the stock parts, just get the gm350 crate which is the supposably stock replacement and put your exhaust and all that on there after you paint it orange and your good to go for another long time __________________ Ive been traveling for some time, with my fishin pole and my bottle of shyne. Most Girls like finished products and just dont understand what a good addiction does for you http://www.paulwall.us/

11-11-2003, 12:50 PM	#13
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	That's probably what I will do if I have to. I am hoping the rings just never seated the weak cylinder I have, and they might with some driving, but that's just being optomistic. I will either go with the HP350 long block, or the HT383. Either way, I'll probably just paint it orange, and slip it in quietly....

11-11-2003, 01:52 PM	#14
MylilBowTie Right turn Clyde Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 2,911	HT383

11-11-2003, 01:56 PM	#15
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Run it hot, that should seat them. Wonder if they actually put a crate motor in there. At one time they were having problems seating the rings... I had one that did that. After about a month of driving it went from needing a quart every 3 weeks to 1 every 2 days! __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

11-11-2003, 08:34 PM	#16
rage'nrat638 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: THE FALL GUY CHICAGO IL Posts: 5,883	yea thats a very RARE stock dohickey

11-12-2003, 04:53 PM	#18
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	You have a point. If it wasn't driven that is a possibility. I would just drive it till it is dead. If you can't do that, at least WAIT til the Blazer is driveable. Remember why you got this thing...... __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

11-13-2003, 01:08 AM	#19
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Oh yeah, that's the plan for sure. You know me though, I can't leave anything alone. My focus right now is the interior. I plan to start tearing it out when I get back from Orlando. Once that is done, I can consider what gets done first on the outside...



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11-13-2003, 01:24 AM	#20
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Interior on which one? __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

11-13-2003, 01:41 AM	#21
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	The 77...

11-13-2003, 10:49 AM	#22
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Oh boy, here we go..... NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

11-13-2003, 11:36 AM	#23
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Chris, I never say never, but I'm going to get as close as I can here. I plan to enjoy the 77 next spring. I am going to take it to some regional shows, and make the local cruise spots every chance I get. With that said, I will tell you I don not plan to get really crazy with this truck. As nice as it is, there are some small issues that I want to attend to. The idiot that owns the truck dropped a door panel and broke it. I patched it up, but it's not staying. I bought two replacements, and plan to re-dye them. While they are off, I want to convert to power windows, and locks. I may blow some sound deadening material in the doors at that time too. The factory radio sounds terrible, so I plan to address that problem. I'm thinking a hidden disc changer, with a small amp and some better speakers will do just fine. I also plan to put the tach dash in after I get it restored, and restore the faded seat belts. I think that's about it, but I'm sure there will be other minor details as I go....

11-13-2003, 04:14 PM	#24
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Ok, I feel better now. A little revamping like you have been doing. I can live with that. __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

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