"The Relapse" 78 Chevy Stepside - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Low84 · 06-20-2012, 08:55 PM

And some more!!

Motor brackets didn't come close to fitting, scored these off a centerbolt 350:

Low84 · 07-07-2012, 01:42 PM

Jesus! I had never had such a hard time degreasing anything. These things were bad! Went though a whole can of engine degreaser with minimal effect.

The scraper wasn't doing much, so I slapped a wire wheel on a drill and knocked all the crap off:

I got a little excited and gave them a couple of coats of paint.........should have test fitted them first:

Low84 · 07-07-2012, 01:46 PM

Turns out the raised portion didn't allow the adapter plate to sit flush with the bolt holes. I wasn't about to go back to a scour junkyards at 105+ degree weather. This was the excellent excuse for POWER TOOLS!!

Took the grinder to the motor brackets and grinded it it down. They work now!

Low84 · 07-07-2012, 01:51 PM

The motor is already out:

Contemplating going with a Porterbuilt Dropmember now, or just investing the money in other parts of the truck. Primarily paint since this one is thinned down to the primer in a few places. Decisions, decisions.

**N2TRUX** · 07-08-2012, 10:06 AM

Do the Dropmember!

1979cstepside · 01-15-2013, 02:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Low84

And some more!!

Motor brackets didn't come close to fitting, scored these off a centerbolt 350:

How much was that gas tank relocator?
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06-20-2012, 08:55 PM	#1
Low84 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Roma,TX Posts: 774	Re: "The Relapse" 78 Chevy Stepside And some more!! Motor brackets didn't come close to fitting, scored these off a centerbolt 350: __________________ 1978 stepside C10 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=468265

07-07-2012, 01:42 PM	#2
Low84 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Roma,TX Posts: 774	Re: "The Relapse" 78 Chevy Stepside Jesus! I had never had such a hard time degreasing anything. These things were bad! Went though a whole can of engine degreaser with minimal effect. The scraper wasn't doing much, so I slapped a wire wheel on a drill and knocked all the crap off: I got a little excited and gave them a couple of coats of paint.........should have test fitted them first: __________________ 1978 stepside C10 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=468265

07-07-2012, 01:46 PM	#3
Low84 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Roma,TX Posts: 774	Re: "The Relapse" 78 Chevy Stepside Turns out the raised portion didn't allow the adapter plate to sit flush with the bolt holes. I wasn't about to go back to a scour junkyards at 105+ degree weather. This was the excellent excuse for POWER TOOLS!! Took the grinder to the motor brackets and grinded it it down. They work now! __________________ 1978 stepside C10 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=468265

07-07-2012, 01:51 PM	#4
Low84 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Roma,TX Posts: 774	Re: "The Relapse" 78 Chevy Stepside The motor is already out: Contemplating going with a Porterbuilt Dropmember now, or just investing the money in other parts of the truck. Primarily paint since this one is thinned down to the primer in a few places. Decisions, decisions. __________________ 1978 stepside C10 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=468265

07-08-2012, 10:06 AM	#5
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: "The Relapse" 78 Chevy Stepside Do the Dropmember! __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"



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