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mrh33916 · 02-09-2011, 01:43 AM

I’ve been building this truck for several years now and I think it’s about time I start a build thread.

I purchased this truck in 2007 to build for my son. He is currently 7 years old so we’ve got plenty of time to get it done.

This truck also means a lot to me because I got it from a friend who has since passed away, so “Canzater” this build is dedicated to you.

Below is what the truck looked like when we brought it home and the current status of the build.

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butternut1972 · 02-09-2011, 01:59 AM

Nice truck and very cool your building it for your son. My son and I also have a 68 SWB project for his first truck.

67chevy1series · 02-09-2011, 11:20 AM

that is awsome me and my dad are building my 67

STOCKISH · 02-09-2011, 01:55 PM

WOW! Sharp looking truck. Sorry about your friend, I'm sure he would be proud of the way it looks now. Great work!

kell490 · 02-13-2011, 03:53 PM

I'm considering changing over to a big block any thing you had to do different to mount it in there. Were you able to find headers to fit it?

Olblue71 · 02-13-2011, 05:32 PM

Nice build. I am in the process of restoring a '71 BB 454. Lot of work and money, but it has been fun.

mrh33916 · 02-15-2011, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by kell490

I'm considering changing over to a big block any thing you had to do different to mount it in there. Were you able to find headers to fit it?

I used the clam shell mounts from a 80 something small block and it went in perfectly. I did have to drill a couple holes for the frame stands but it wasn't a big deal.

My motor sits @ 1/2" from the firewall and has the long water pump on it.

As for headers I had flowtech longtubes (68-87 truck) on there for awhile and they fit with no issues. I took them off and now have Patriot 3/4 Chevelle headers on there.

If possible get all the brackets, pulleys, etc. with the big block as they are all different than the small block.

Also, you'll want to use a 4-row radiator.

kell490 · 02-19-2011, 09:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrh33916

I used the clam shell mounts from a 80 something small block and it went in perfectly. I did have to drill a couple holes for the frame stands but it wasn't a big deal.

My motor sits @ 1/2" from the firewall and has the long water pump on it.

As for headers I had flowtech longtubes (68-87 truck) on there for awhile and they fit with no issues. I took them off and now have Patriot 3/4 Chevelle headers on there.

If possible get all the brackets, pulleys, etc. with the big block as they are all different than the small block.

Also, you'll want to use a 4-row radiator.

Did you go with a Turbo 400? Was there any issues with that? Right now I have a T350 in there with the small block

jc67cst · 02-20-2011, 09:20 AM

I got a 67 BB project going also. Total rebuild. Keep the pics and info coming.

JasonBird · 02-20-2011, 09:53 AM

very good looking truck! Your friend would be pleased!

mrh33916 · 02-21-2011, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by kell490

Did you go with a Turbo 400? Was there any issues with that? Right now I have a T350 in there with the small block

I went with the Turbo 350 because that's what was in the truck.

I've test driven the truck through the neighborhood and it runs and pulls fine.

My 454 is relatively mild so it may hold up, if not I will probably go with a 700R4 or 2004R.

If you use your Turbo 350 you may need to get a dual pattern flywheel to connect to the torque converter of the T350.

Bennett68C10 · 04-05-2011, 02:07 PM

Looks great, i really like the smooth firewall

02-09-2011, 01:43 AM	#1
mrh33916 Project '67 454 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Columbia SC Posts: 283	Project '67 454 I’ve been building this truck for several years now and I think it’s about time I start a build thread. I purchased this truck in 2007 to build for my son. He is currently 7 years old so we’ve got plenty of time to get it done. This truck also means a lot to me because I got it from a friend who has since passed away, so “Canzater” this build is dedicated to you. Below is what the truck looked like when we brought it home and the current status of the build. __________________ 67 C-10 SWB Fleetside 454 (current project) 99 Crewcab SWB Dually 454 75 Datsun 280ZZ430 94 Formula 232LS 454

02-09-2011, 01:59 AM	#2
butternut1972 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: longview,wa Posts: 1,094	Re: Project '67 454 Nice truck and very cool your building it for your son. My son and I also have a 68 SWB project for his first truck. __________________ 1972 GMC (PROJECT LONG OVERDUE) 1998 SWB 4WD

02-09-2011, 11:20 AM	#3
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: Project '67 454 that is awsome me and my dad are building my 67

02-09-2011, 01:55 PM	#4
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: Project '67 454 WOW! Sharp looking truck. Sorry about your friend, I'm sure he would be proud of the way it looks now. Great work! __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

02-13-2011, 03:53 PM	#5
kell490 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: phoenix az Posts: 105	Re: Project '67 454 I'm considering changing over to a big block any thing you had to do different to mount it in there. Were you able to find headers to fit it?

02-13-2011, 05:32 PM	#6
Olblue71 454 BB Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Alpharetta, GA Posts: 13	Re: Project '67 454 Nice build. I am in the process of restoring a '71 BB 454. Lot of work and money, but it has been fun.

02-20-2011, 09:20 AM	#9
jc67cst Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New Braunfels, TX Posts: 24	Re: Project '67 454 I got a 67 BB project going also. Total rebuild. Keep the pics and info coming. __________________ 1972 C10 SWB Cheyenne- Tubbed, 4link, 6.0, etc. 1970 C10 SWB - Work in slow progress 2013 GMC 2500 Denali - Deleted

02-20-2011, 09:53 AM	#10
JasonBird '67 C-10 LWB Driver Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Andover, Kansas Posts: 380	Re: Project '67 454 very good looking truck! Your friend would be pleased! __________________ '67 C-10 LWB - My Build Thread '67 C-20 LWB - My Donor/ Parts truck - SOLD! '92 GMC SAFARI VAN - My Parts Go Getter '06 KIA SPORTAGE EX - My Commuter "All of this crap better make a truck!" - my wife Sue. Proud U.S.M.C. Dad!

04-05-2011, 02:07 PM	#12
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: Project '67 454 Looks great, i really like the smooth firewall __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10



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