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67ss&99ss · 07-18-2009, 09:17 PM

This is a truck that I have had for about 8 years, but a few months ago, I really started working on it. So far, I have replaced the front brakes, pulled the original original engine and trans out, cleaned and repainted the engine bay, and put my 67 Camaro's old low milage 350 in it and serviced the transmission. I put a set of dynomax headers on it, part# 85003 I think. Easiest set of headers I have put on in my life. I took about 20 minutes for me to install them start to finish. I didn't have put the truck on ramps either. Passenger side went in from the top and drivers side went in from the bottom. I think it turned out well. Next I plan to service the rear brakes, differential, and try to find a nice looking set of wheels for it. I plan to use this primarily as a parts hauler, pulling a trailer, or just short trips around town. When I finish college, I'll have the interior redone and paint it.

Oldest picture of the truck I have.

new engine getting ready to go in. I decided against the flex fan, and put a stock type 7 blade clutch fan on it.

put in a few old gauges I had laying around to monitor the engine's vitals

truck as it sits today.

1970 Bowtie · 07-18-2009, 09:48 PM

Nice job on the motor looks great.In the pics your upper rad hose appears to be to long and very close to the radiator.But thats just my observation.

Average Joe · 07-18-2009, 11:26 PM

Very clean. Love the stock air cleaner. Did you have to modify to work on the Holly? Nice work.

67ss&99ss · 07-18-2009, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Average Joe

Very clean. Love the stock air cleaner. Did you have to modify to work on the Holly? Nice work.

The only thing I had to do was make another stud for the air cleaner.

BAGNDRAGIT · 07-19-2009, 12:56 AM

love the truck, looks awesome, i agree with the rad hose possibly being too long, and why not go electric fan? less drag, more horsepower......just a question....

BAGNDRAGIT · 07-19-2009, 12:58 AM

one more thing, why is the heater core not hooked up????

Sinister · 07-19-2009, 10:30 AM

Cool truck.

67ss&99ss · 07-19-2009, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by BAGNDRAGIT

love the truck, looks awesome, i agree with the rad hose possibly being too long, and why not go electric fan? less drag, more horsepower......just a question....

building it on a budget. my goal this weekend was to just to get it running. I'm not concerned with horsepower with this motor because its just a stock 350. Horsepower is what I have my 500 horse 67 Camaro for.

67ss&99ss · 07-19-2009, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by BAGNDRAGIT

one more thing, why is the heater core not hooked up????

it leaks, and since i'm not actually driving the truck right now, i'm not worried about replacing it.

07-18-2009, 09:17 PM	#1
67ss&99ss Andy Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cleveland, GA Posts: 224	Got my engine in! This is a truck that I have had for about 8 years, but a few months ago, I really started working on it. So far, I have replaced the front brakes, pulled the original original engine and trans out, cleaned and repainted the engine bay, and put my 67 Camaro's old low milage 350 in it and serviced the transmission. I put a set of dynomax headers on it, part# 85003 I think. Easiest set of headers I have put on in my life. I took about 20 minutes for me to install them start to finish. I didn't have put the truck on ramps either. Passenger side went in from the top and drivers side went in from the bottom. I think it turned out well. Next I plan to service the rear brakes, differential, and try to find a nice looking set of wheels for it. I plan to use this primarily as a parts hauler, pulling a trailer, or just short trips around town. When I finish college, I'll have the interior redone and paint it. Oldest picture of the truck I have. new engine getting ready to go in. I decided against the flex fan, and put a stock type 7 blade clutch fan on it. put in a few old gauges I had laying around to monitor the engine's vitals truck as it sits today. __________________ 1967 Camaro SS 406\|522hp/514ft lbs\|M20 Muncie\|3.73s\|Posi 1969 CST/10 383\|Aisin AR5 5 speed 1972 K5 350\|Turbo 350 4x4 2005 Duramax 2500HD 4x4 Last edited by 67ss&99ss; 07-18-2009 at 09:20 PM.

07-18-2009, 09:48 PM	#2
1970 Bowtie It's all in the timing Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lake Mary,Florida Posts: 600	Re: Got my engine in! Nice job on the motor looks great.In the pics your upper rad hose appears to be to long and very close to the radiator.But thats just my observation.

07-18-2009, 11:26 PM	#3
Average Joe Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 1,352	Re: Got my engine in! Very clean. Love the stock air cleaner. Did you have to modify to work on the Holly? Nice work.

07-19-2009, 12:56 AM	#5
BAGNDRAGIT Just Not Low Enough! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 525	Re: Got my engine in! love the truck, looks awesome, i agree with the rad hose possibly being too long, and why not go electric fan? less drag, more horsepower......just a question.... __________________ NEED ELECTRICAL HELP? ASK ME! 67-72 Full Wiring Diagrams Lots Of Info, TAKE A LOOK 1967 Chevy C-10 Shortbox Bagged 327 4spd Previous: 1971 Chevy C-10 Short Sep I6 Auto (Traded) 1973 Chevy C-20 THE REDNECK BATTLE TRUCK 2001 Chevy Silverado 2Dr 5.3L Shortbox. R.I.P. 1969 Volkswagen Bug This is my first meeting, I have a horsepower problem.

07-19-2009, 12:58 AM	#6
BAGNDRAGIT Just Not Low Enough! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 525	Re: Got my engine in! one more thing, why is the heater core not hooked up???? __________________ NEED ELECTRICAL HELP? ASK ME! 67-72 Full Wiring Diagrams Lots Of Info, TAKE A LOOK 1967 Chevy C-10 Shortbox Bagged 327 4spd Previous: 1971 Chevy C-10 Short Sep I6 Auto (Traded) 1973 Chevy C-20 THE REDNECK BATTLE TRUCK 2001 Chevy Silverado 2Dr 5.3L Shortbox. R.I.P. 1969 Volkswagen Bug This is my first meeting, I have a horsepower problem. Last edited by BAGNDRAGIT; 07-19-2009 at 12:58 AM. Reason: spelling

07-19-2009, 10:30 AM	#7
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	Re: Got my engine in! Cool truck. __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match...



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