Eng. compartments

[1955 mancave]

i was looking and maybe there is a thread but could not find it.

anyways i'm putting a BBC in my 64 and looking to see any other pictures of these swaps, i would like it to look as it came that way from the general, i don't plan on over doing it with chrome i want it to look like if you lifted the hood of a bb chevell or? just simple and clean.
thanks.

[1963c-10]

Big blocks were not available in the 60-66 models. With the exception of the 348/409 engines. You will not find a reference for stock big block engine compartments. There are quite a few threads here on big block swaps that have been performed though. If you went with a period correct block color and painted valve covers, you'd be fine. If you look under the thread...most original truck in existance, you will find plenty of pics of stock engine compartments.

[1955 mancave]

thank you, yes i'm aware that they were not offered in those years, and maybe i put a way that could be confused,

but yes i'm more looking at BBC swaps and how they look. and is there any issues that i need to be aware of before hand.

[1963c-10]

Are you running an auto or manual trans? Headers or factort manifolds are the two big ones. If manual trans, you'll have to go w/factory exhaust manifolds or you'll run into clearance /headers. Most guys running manuals convert to hydraulic clutches to remove all the stock linkage from the frame. Also...if you run headers its not uncommon to have to trim the frame rails 1/2" the length of the headers to allow for clearance. Other than that...pretty much a bolt in process. Im sure some of the BBC guys will chime in. Im dropping in 427 myself in the fall, so I have alot of the info...but have not done the conversion yet.

[1955 mancave]

thank you, i will be running a 700 R4, i will be converting it over to P/S and pwr Brakes, my idea is at some point to most likley make this my daily driver so want all the comfort stuff i can have, the outside will most likley stay about the same but i want to add chrome front bumper and grill.

[coleyperformance]

Suscribed as i too am putting in a bbc in my 64 apache

[1955 mancave]

Originally Posted by coleyperformance

Suscribed as i too am putting in a bbc in my 64 apache

well when the time comes i will make sure to take many pictures , please do the same and we can post all of our progress

[198plus]

No problems.........

[Chevy Fleetside]

No bling in my truck. I have since painted the firewall.

[1Bad62Pro/Street]

Lets see some 1960 - 1966 engine bays
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=417165&page=1
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[1955 mancave]

Originally Posted by Chevy Fleetside

No bling in my truck. I have since painted the firewall.

that looks really nice sitting in there what pwr brake system are you using ?

[Chevy Fleetside]

That power booster came out of a 79 Chevy truck and is modified to be able to use on the 65. The master is just a wilwood 1 1/8 bore. I have not used the set up yet on the street but I have with the power brake booster and a stock master. I need to repaint the power brake booster black.

[ABX131]

Mine is not show quality by any means but it is clean..

[66farmer]

Hear is mine a little bling. I'm saleing those headers if you need a set.