Fresh rebuild driving from Socal to Northern Montana area? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Brody54 · 04-09-2023, 08:04 PM

I have a c20 that has swapped in a 383 and th400. The process has taken a long time, and basically as soon as its done I planned to drive to to northern usa. It is carbureted and without out time to drive and break it in, I am now doubting this as an option. Could the truck make it with no issues?

**Steeveedee** · 04-09-2023, 09:42 PM

If it's a flat tappet cam, break it in per the directions, change the oil and drive it like you stole it. Camon, you know you want to!

**HO455** · 04-10-2023, 08:29 AM

Welcome aboard!

Was it a straight engine swap in a driving truck? Or was there a lot of other mechanical and electrical work done to bring a truck back from the dead? Share some information on the truck and the folks here will be happy to recommend things to check on.

I wouldn't hesitate to drive that far in my Burban. Take a good selection of hand tools, multimeter, 20' of 12 wire, selection of crimp lugs, several rolls of tape, and a box of ingenuity.

We would love to see some pictures of you truck. And if you do decide to drive it. Make a road trip thread so we can all share the adventure. Good chance you'll be passing by some of the members along the way.

So let's see them pictures.

**Rust_never_sleeps** · 04-11-2023, 01:25 AM

Does the heater work? ;-)

04-09-2023, 08:04 PM	#1
Brody54 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: San Diego California Posts: 3	Fresh rebuild driving from Socal to Northern Montana area? I have a c20 that has swapped in a 383 and th400. The process has taken a long time, and basically as soon as its done I planned to drive to to northern usa. It is carbureted and without out time to drive and break it in, I am now doubting this as an option. Could the truck make it with no issues?

04-09-2023, 09:42 PM	#2
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,724	Re: Fresh rebuild driving from Socal to Northern Montana area? If it's a flat tappet cam, break it in per the directions, change the oil and drive it like you stole it. Camon, you know you want to! __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

04-10-2023, 08:29 AM	#3
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 11,393	Re: Fresh rebuild driving from Socal to Northern Montana area? Welcome aboard! Was it a straight engine swap in a driving truck? Or was there a lot of other mechanical and electrical work done to bring a truck back from the dead? Share some information on the truck and the folks here will be happy to recommend things to check on. I wouldn't hesitate to drive that far in my Burban. Take a good selection of hand tools, multimeter, 20' of 12 wire, selection of crimp lugs, several rolls of tape, and a box of ingenuity. We would love to see some pictures of you truck. And if you do decide to drive it. Make a road trip thread so we can all share the adventure. Good chance you'll be passing by some of the members along the way. So let's see them pictures. __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

04-11-2023, 01:25 AM	#4
Rust_never_sleeps Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2022 Location: San Ramon,CA Posts: 609	Re: Fresh rebuild driving from Socal to Northern Montana area? Does the heater work? ;-)

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