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pkj · 10-20-2006, 01:32 PM

first have truck down to frame and noticed rad is a 3 core in very good shape. i will be using a 400 sbc mild build. keep it or spend more money on 4 core?
second i saw a pic of a truck that the side markers caught my eye. they had a billet or chrome trim ring with 2 vertical dividers. looked neat anyone know about these?
third have a muncie hanging on back of motor with no crossmember under it. its okay now, but when i stick that 400 in, i think i need to do something. i can make something. or is their somthing that will just bolt in?
forth after paintig frame what is best order to put body parts back on?
cab, inner fenders, outer fenders, core support, gravel guard, grill, cowl,
all parts are edge and back painted so i hope to keep scratching down, will use lots of tape.
last question, new door shells hang and adjust first or put all guts in laying flat, off truck?
alot of questions i know, but thanks ahead. pkj

krue · 10-20-2006, 02:01 PM

The only thing I can help with is the tranny. You need to get (or make) an auto tranny crossmember. Can be had off any of these trucks with any auto tranny.

jsbgump · 10-20-2006, 02:17 PM

You will probably need a 4 core with the 400 build up. I would put cab back on the front clip the bed would be last

LUV2XCLR8 · 10-20-2006, 02:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jsbgump

You will probably need a 4 core with the 400 build up.

I ran one w/ my 400 and she still was borderline at times

RSRXION · 10-20-2006, 02:47 PM

Paul, your cab is on a pallet, banded down in 3 places and in the back of my truck ready to go. By this time Sunday it will be in West Memphis. Let me know who the shipper will be in the Memphis area . Thanks, Dean

Longhorn Man · 10-20-2006, 09:03 PM

a stock 400 shouldn't even be phased by a 3 row rad... a 2 row should even do the trick.

10-20-2006, 01:32 PM	#1
pkj Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: waycross ga. Posts: 438	questions first have truck down to frame and noticed rad is a 3 core in very good shape. i will be using a 400 sbc mild build. keep it or spend more money on 4 core? second i saw a pic of a truck that the side markers caught my eye. they had a billet or chrome trim ring with 2 vertical dividers. looked neat anyone know about these? third have a muncie hanging on back of motor with no crossmember under it. its okay now, but when i stick that 400 in, i think i need to do something. i can make something. or is their somthing that will just bolt in? forth after paintig frame what is best order to put body parts back on? cab, inner fenders, outer fenders, core support, gravel guard, grill, cowl, all parts are edge and back painted so i hope to keep scratching down, will use lots of tape. last question, new door shells hang and adjust first or put all guts in laying flat, off truck? alot of questions i know, but thanks ahead. pkj

10-20-2006, 02:01 PM	#2
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: questions The only thing I can help with is the tranny. You need to get (or make) an auto tranny crossmember. Can be had off any of these trucks with any auto tranny. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

10-20-2006, 02:17 PM	#3
jsbgump Gone Fishing Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76135 Posts: 12,361	Re: questions You will probably need a 4 core with the 400 build up. I would put cab back on the front clip the bed would be last __________________ 68 Chevy Short Fleetside LSX Swap Under Way 3.73 posi 2.5/4 drop Frame of resto has been started 2022 Hyundai Tucson Limited 2019 Chevy Traverse Redline Edition Wifes Ride Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3483616

10-20-2006, 02:47 PM	#5
RSRXION Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Arkansas Posts: 227	Re: questions Paul, your cab is on a pallet, banded down in 3 places and in the back of my truck ready to go. By this time Sunday it will be in West Memphis. Let me know who the shipper will be in the Memphis area . Thanks, Dean Attached Images __________________ "They that give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." Ben Franklin

10-20-2006, 09:03 PM	#6
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: questions a stock 400 shouldn't even be phased by a 3 row rad... a 2 row should even do the trick.



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