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76gmc · 02-16-2010, 09:54 AM

has anyone sandblasted a set of aluminum valve covers. these are pitted and the pitting want sand out. I think I'm going to try and sandblast them and then clear coat with some engine clear coat.

jitteryguy · 02-16-2010, 10:09 PM

I sandblast'd the valve cover's and air filter cover's on my MonteCarlo, I piant'd mine but if ya rub em out a little befor ya clear em they outa look good .

76gmc · 03-14-2010, 10:31 AM

I thought I would give a fast update , The engine is done and ready to set in the frame , I will try to get some photos today.
sorry for no updates I've had a lot going on but back on track on.

76gmc · 03-22-2010, 05:52 PM

here's a few shots of the engine I took today, I still have a few more parts to bolt on but its getting there. thanks for looking, I hope to have the trans and engine in the frame this weekend.

76gmc · 12-06-2010, 07:39 PM

here's a few more photo's of the frame and engine

76gmc · 12-06-2010, 07:42 PM

a few more of the engine and display sign

76gmc · 12-06-2010, 07:47 PM

I took the frame and engine to a show just to see what people thought about the truck. I got in the top 20 and every one like the frame/ engine.
But I saw I needed to make a few changes So I got a new Holley carb, new fuel line, and paint a set of valve covers, I'm still going to paint the shocks cause the yellow dont match any thing on the frame.

Let me know what you think about the engine.

76gmc · 12-06-2010, 07:51 PM

a few more photo's of the engine

Thanks

Conundrum · 12-06-2010, 08:00 PM

Looks great!

76gmc · 12-06-2010, 08:18 PM

Thanks , That means alot.

It's taking longer to build the truck than I want it to but when it's done It will be done the way I want it.

*nbpro* · 12-06-2010, 08:27 PM

sweet

TheWhiteElephant · 12-06-2010, 10:12 PM

Man, you're going all out on this. Looks really nice with a lot of attention to detail.

76gmc · 12-07-2010, 08:42 PM

Thanks I'm building the truck in memory of my Grandpa, So I want to truck right when I get done with it. I want drive the truck much it's going to be for show's.

sgtvanmp · 12-28-2010, 11:05 PM

Your doing a great job. Your grandpa would be proud. I am doing up a 76 for the same reason. Eventually, I hope mind will be as clean as yours is.

Thanks for the insparation.

76gmc · 12-30-2010, 06:10 PM

Thanks , its took a lot of time. But one day it will be done.

73gmc454 · 01-02-2011, 02:27 AM

nice job on everything , I like it

76gmc · 01-02-2011, 10:10 AM

Thanks

Gordonr1973 · 01-02-2011, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 76gmc

Thanks , That means alot.

It's taking longer to build the truck than I want it to but when it's done It will be done the way I want it.

Lots of little stuff seems to pop up in a build (or in life to take time away from the actual build) but there isn't a member on this board that wouldn't love to own your truck --- it looks AWESOME!!!

76gmc · 01-03-2011, 08:44 AM

Thanks , I'm glad you like the truck..

02-16-2010, 09:54 AM	#26
76gmc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: ga Posts: 41	Re: 76 GMC build has anyone sandblasted a set of aluminum valve covers. these are pitted and the pitting want sand out. I think I'm going to try and sandblast them and then clear coat with some engine clear coat. Attached Images Last edited by 76gmc; 02-16-2010 at 09:55 AM.

02-16-2010, 10:09 PM	#27
jitteryguy GoatLube Experss Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: clarksville, Tn. Posts: 1,337	Re: 76 GMC build I sandblast'd the valve cover's and air filter cover's on my MonteCarlo, I piant'd mine but if ya rub em out a little befor ya clear em they outa look good . Attached Images __________________ *Goat Lube Express*, locations in Qalat,Afghanistan & Clarksville, Tn. '87 R30 dually 454/TH400 '85 1/2 ton CCSB '92 S10 350/350 '84 MonteCarlo 383/PG/9"ford '78 Malibu wagon 350/350 '78 Cutlass (project family car) '96 S10 Jimmy (Moma's)

03-14-2010, 10:31 AM	#28
76gmc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: ga Posts: 41	Re: 76 GMC build I thought I would give a fast update , The engine is done and ready to set in the frame , I will try to get some photos today. sorry for no updates I've had a lot going on but back on track on.

03-22-2010, 05:52 PM	#29
76gmc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: ga Posts: 41	Re: 76 GMC build here's a few shots of the engine I took today, I still have a few more parts to bolt on but its getting there. thanks for looking, I hope to have the trans and engine in the frame this weekend. Attached Images

12-06-2010, 07:39 PM	#30
76gmc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: ga Posts: 41	Re: 76 GMC build here's a few more photo's of the frame and engine Attached Images

12-06-2010, 07:42 PM	#31
76gmc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: ga Posts: 41	Re: 76 GMC build a few more of the engine and display sign Attached Images

12-06-2010, 07:47 PM	#32
76gmc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: ga Posts: 41	Re: 76 GMC build I took the frame and engine to a show just to see what people thought about the truck. I got in the top 20 and every one like the frame/ engine. But I saw I needed to make a few changes So I got a new Holley carb, new fuel line, and paint a set of valve covers, I'm still going to paint the shocks cause the yellow dont match any thing on the frame. Let me know what you think about the engine. Attached Images

12-06-2010, 07:51 PM	#33
76gmc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: ga Posts: 41	Re: 76 GMC build a few more photo's of the engine Thanks Attached Images

12-06-2010, 08:00 PM	#34
Conundrum Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Parsons, KS Posts: 652	Re: 76 GMC build Looks great! __________________ 74 GMC SWB Project "Sin-thia" Static Dropped 8"f/10"r http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=460030 97 GMC reg cab short bed, 4.3V6 / 5spd, daily driver 220,000 miles, all stock for now

12-06-2010, 08:18 PM	#35
76gmc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: ga Posts: 41	Re: 76 GMC build Thanks , That means alot. It's taking longer to build the truck than I want it to but when it's done It will be done the way I want it.

12-06-2010, 08:27 PM	#36
nbpro Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Huntsville,AL Posts: 2,119	Re: 76 GMC build sweet

12-06-2010, 10:12 PM	#37
TheWhiteElephant God is good! Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 689	Re: 76 GMC build Man, you're going all out on this. Looks really nice with a lot of attention to detail. __________________ Mando *"It takes a smart man to know when he's stupid." -- Barney Rubble* My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=430367

12-07-2010, 08:42 PM	#38
76gmc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: ga Posts: 41	Re: 76 GMC build Thanks I'm building the truck in memory of my Grandpa, So I want to truck right when I get done with it. I want drive the truck much it's going to be for show's.

12-28-2010, 11:05 PM	#39
sgtvanmp Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: El Paso, TX Posts: 34	Re: 76 GMC build Your doing a great job. Your grandpa would be proud. I am doing up a 76 for the same reason. Eventually, I hope mind will be as clean as yours is. Thanks for the insparation.

12-30-2010, 06:10 PM	#40
76gmc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: ga Posts: 41	Re: 76 GMC build Thanks , its took a lot of time. But one day it will be done.



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01-02-2011, 02:27 AM	#41
73gmc454 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: louisville ohio Posts: 375	Re: 76 GMC build nice job on everything , I like it

01-02-2011, 10:10 AM	#42
76gmc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: ga Posts: 41	Re: 76 GMC build Thanks

01-03-2011, 08:44 AM	#44
76gmc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: ga Posts: 41	Re: 76 GMC build Thanks , I'm glad you like the truck..

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