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fast75 · 01-21-2009, 03:59 AM

its amazing how much cash you can dump into one of these damn things, LOL.

BigDaddyDave · 01-21-2009, 07:08 AM

My wife would agree with you 100%!

Hoods69BadBowTie · 01-21-2009, 07:47 AM

Ya I know exactly how you feel bud

Awesome looking truck so far keep up the good work! Can't wait to see it when you get it "done" for awhile.

72BlckButy · 01-21-2009, 07:53 AM

Nice work!

pokethesmot · 01-21-2009, 08:09 AM

very nice man....so how about the engine size and specs =]

James McClure · 01-21-2009, 10:35 AM

YES!!! You got that right. I'll bet I have more into my truck restoring it to factory box stock than it cost brand new. I still have some work to do to it but that work isn't restoration related. I'm up to $14,000. All the exterior sheet metal except the cab has been replaced and all of that with the exception of the bed floor and radiator support is factory GM. Cab floor and rocker panels are after market "stitch" panels. Whole cab bottom was done with POR, fiberglassed and then bed linered. Bottom of truck, undersides of all sheetmetal and inside all sheetmetal got bedliner spray. Frame got stripped POR'ed and painted. Enjot the pics.

jim

silvereagle07 · 01-21-2009, 12:21 PM

Looks good fast75. Watch out for that air cleaner. I've seen the foam fall apart and fall in the carb. That will cause some aggrivating problems. Still looks sweet.

Tony_SS · 01-21-2009, 01:26 PM

Can't take it with you!

That looks like a fun project...

justpball · 01-21-2009, 04:50 PM

yea, those air cleaners are problems, had one on a stang catch on fire and melt onto the carb...not good. that is one good looking truck though.

kevinr1970 · 01-21-2009, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by BigDaddyDave

My wife would agree with you 100%!

Just tell her it could be worse; you could be blowing it on other women, drinks/drugs and gambling!

fast75 · 01-22-2009, 04:47 AM

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Originally Posted by pokethesmot

very nice man....so how about the engine size and specs =]

it's a 350 4 bolt main, bored 40 over, 202 intake, 160 exhaust valves, 468 lift lunati cam, pertronix flame thrower distributor, (damn thing will knock fire from your azz), victor jr intake and an edlebrock 600. it farts thru hedmans and a set of 40 series flowmasters that dump right behind the cab.

fast75 · 01-22-2009, 04:56 AM

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Originally Posted by silvereagle07

Looks good fast75. Watch out for that air cleaner. I've seen the foam fall apart and fall in the carb. That will cause some aggrivating problems. Still looks sweet.

i've run into that already. i've changed the foam twice so far. the top is coming off soon, i dont like the victor jr intake, gonna go with a performer rpm on the advice of ProStreet71 a member here. he tells me im losing ft lbs of torque with the jr. gonna go to a bigger carb too, not sure which one yet, thats when i'll change to a GOOD breather. thanks for the heads up anyway bud,............Fast75

fast75 · 01-22-2009, 05:11 AM

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Originally Posted by James McClure

YES!!! You got that right. I'll bet I have more into my truck restoring it to factory box stock than it cost brand new. I still have some work to do to it but that work isn't restoration related. I'm up to $14,000. All the exterior sheet metal except the cab has been replaced and all of that with the exception of the bed floor and radiator support is factory GM. Cab floor and rocker panels are after market "stitch" panels. Whole cab bottom was done with POR, fiberglassed and then bed linered. Bottom of truck, undersides of all sheetmetal and inside all sheetmetal got bedliner spray. Frame got stripped POR'ed and painted. Enjot the pics.

jim

thats a damn fine truck Jim, i hear you on the money end of it, i've got 10 grand in mine so far, thats the receipts i remembered to keep. everything i took off the truck was replaced with brand new stuff. no more using used parts for me. i learned that from my harley building days. the wife said no more harley's, (something about my wearing twin .45's in shoulder holsters under the jacket and said some of my bro's were a tad questionable, CAN YOU IMAGINE?) so i built a truck, now when she *****es i tell her: i had 30 grand in some of those harleys, shuts her right up, and i grab a BUD and celebrate my victory.................

dammitmitchell · 01-22-2009, 05:32 AM

would look good with a harley in the back of it
ha ha ha

silvereagle07 · 01-22-2009, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by fast75

i've run into that already. i've changed the foam twice so far. the top is coming off soon, i dont like the victor jr intake, gonna go with a performer rpm on the advice of ProStreet71 a member here. he tells me im losing ft lbs of torque with the jr. gonna go to a bigger carb too, not sure which one yet, thats when i'll change to a GOOD breather. thanks for the heads up anyway bud,............Fast75

I had the same setup on my old 81. 355 with a comp cam and the same intake. I ended up switching the intake and carb twice before I found the best setup for me. Good luck. Just in case , I ended up using an Edlebrock Rpm with a Holley street avenger 650. It lacked a little on take off but that was do to the 277 rear end gear...never got around to changing them.

01-21-2009, 03:59 AM	#1
fast75 Go Hard or Go Home! Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: quitman, tx Posts: 261	my never ending project its amazing how much cash you can dump into one of these damn things, LOL. Attached Images __________________ 75 short wide 350, some mods, scare the piss outta ya quick. 2008 Dodge crew cab. YEAH, it's got a hemi, your ass is going to jail quick. Some day's, it's just not worth chewing through the restraints................................ Last edited by fast75; 01-21-2009 at 04:11 AM.

01-21-2009, 07:08 AM	#2
BigDaddyDave RIP BigDaddyDave ~7-23-09~ You will be missed~ Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Concord NC Posts: 1,361	Re: my never ending project My wife would agree with you 100%! __________________ BigDaddyDave's Truck: http://www.flickr.com/photos/daves71chevy/ \| See it in Action!

01-21-2009, 07:47 AM	#3
Hoods69BadBowTie Chevys Kick A$$ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zootown, MT Posts: 12,699	Re: my never ending project Ya I know exactly how you feel bud Awesome looking truck so far keep up the good work! Can't wait to see it when you get it "done" for awhile. __________________ HOODS is what I answer too -'79, '77, '88 Pickup Sold, '85 Camaro, '83 T/A, '81,'83,'90 K5 Blazer All Sold -'79 3/4 ton "Big Yellow Bananna" Lifted 4spd. 39.5 TSL Swampers, The money Pit -'86 K5 Blazer Silverado 6.2 4" lift 35"s -'95 Ext. Cab Shorty 4" Tuff Country rolling 35" M/T's -'83 Monte Carlo T-Tops. 126,500 Original Miles -LATER I would rather push a Chevy then drive a ford!!

01-21-2009, 07:53 AM	#4
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: my never ending project Nice work! __________________ -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)

01-21-2009, 08:09 AM	#5
pokethesmot profeshinaly unimployed Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: hazlehurst, GA Posts: 1,232	Re: my never ending project very nice man....so how about the engine size and specs =] __________________ my ride click here my myspace "having mud flaps is like asking for a smaller trophy"

01-21-2009, 10:35 AM	#6
James McClure One shot, one kill. Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Saratoga Springs NY Posts: 859	Re: my never ending project YES!!! You got that right. I'll bet I have more into my truck restoring it to factory box stock than it cost brand new. I still have some work to do to it but that work isn't restoration related. I'm up to $14,000. All the exterior sheet metal except the cab has been replaced and all of that with the exception of the bed floor and radiator support is factory GM. Cab floor and rocker panels are after market "stitch" panels. Whole cab bottom was done with POR, fiberglassed and then bed linered. Bottom of truck, undersides of all sheetmetal and inside all sheetmetal got bedliner spray. Frame got stripped POR'ed and painted. Enjot the pics. jim Attached Images __________________ 1984 K20 350M engine with 465,000 miles. Well, it's finally done!! Almost 2 years of work, but it was really worth the effort. Little stuff left to do is mount winch, wet sand & buff out and build belly pan\running boards. Body work takes lots and LOTS of beer!!!! God, Guts and Guns made America and God, Guts and Guns will preserve it! The worst thing you could do is get into my sights, but that don't matter, you'll never know it, cause you'll never hear the shotJim or Paladin whichever you choose.

01-21-2009, 12:21 PM	#7
silvereagle07 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bailey, NC Posts: 2,462	Re: my never ending project Looks good fast75. Watch out for that air cleaner. I've seen the foam fall apart and fall in the carb. That will cause some aggrivating problems. Still looks sweet. __________________ Jeramy '84 GMC project truck '85 Chevy 4X4 SOLD '07 Chevy Trailblazer SS 5th Annual SHPHC Car/Truck Show Pics http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543605 UPDATED PICS! CHECK 'EM OUT

01-21-2009, 01:26 PM	#8
Tony_SS Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Washington, MO Posts: 643	Re: my never ending project Can't take it with you! That looks like a fun project...

01-21-2009, 04:50 PM	#9
justpball Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Silverhill, Al Posts: 2,026	Re: my never ending project yea, those air cleaners are problems, had one on a stang catch on fire and melt onto the carb...not good. that is one good looking truck though. __________________ Fuzzy Dice Club Member 87 Crew SWB Build for the crew http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=430082 http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3232925 90 burb 2wd Build Thread For The Burb! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=383055

01-22-2009, 05:32 AM	#14
dammitmitchell the pollock Join Date: May 2008 Location: abilene, texas Posts: 4,423	Re: my never ending project would look good with a harley in the back of it ha ha ha __________________ Jack of ALL trades, Master of none.. (but one... procrastination) Army vet 02-08 RIP El Jay! Miss you brother! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=343538 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=386042



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