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OJ1988 · 07-06-2012, 09:15 AM

Second attempt at installing a 350 in my truck. Went with a stock-ish appearance. What do you think?

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ArkGL01 · 07-06-2012, 09:25 AM

Looks great!!!

68C20 CST · 07-06-2012, 09:30 AM

It looks really clean. Nice job.

PanelDeland · 07-06-2012, 09:31 AM

Looks good! I love the simple clean look without a lot of bling.

**RenoKeene** · 07-06-2012, 09:38 AM

Looks good to me also.

vectorit · 07-06-2012, 09:42 AM

Looks great!

pat 70/71 · 07-06-2012, 09:44 AM

Looks great! Love the spark plug wires routed that way. Cheers, Pat
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Rob H. · 07-06-2012, 10:06 AM

Nice and neat, hope my 327 turns out looking that good!

ryanmctee · 07-06-2012, 10:19 AM

Very clean. Form and function is my motto... Great job.

CC69Rat · 07-06-2012, 10:20 AM

Great job! I'm digging the no-bling too. It just doesn't look right on some trucks IMO.

chopnchaneled · 07-06-2012, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by pat 70/71

Looks great! Love the spark plug wires routed that way. Cheers, Pat
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ole dollor · 07-06-2012, 10:56 AM

real nice....clean look....sharp....

sharpmark · 07-06-2012, 02:13 PM

looks good.
where does your bigger heater hose go too??

66skylarkpost · 07-06-2012, 02:14 PM

if ur goin for a stock look , u need to run the correct water pump ,brackets , alt , such .

406 Q-ship · 07-06-2012, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by 66skylarkpost

if ur goin for a stock look , u need to run the correct water pump ,brackets , alt , such .

Unless he does not want the issues that come with the short pump. My 67truck came to me with the long pump and my 1968 Chevelle I converted to long pump. The right hand alternator that tucks in close is so much cleaner looking, beside brackets for the later belt drive is so much easier to come by. No tossed alternator belts is a hugh benefit to me.

Looks great to me, I love the modified stocker look and that is why all my engines I build are clean looking stockers....they don't run like stockers though.....hee hee hee.

OJ1988 · 07-06-2012, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by sharpmark

looks good.
where does your bigger heater hose go too??

Radiator
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OJ1988 · 07-06-2012, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by 66skylarkpost

if ur goin for a stock look , u need to run the correct water pump ,brackets , alt , such .

That's why I said stock-ish.

It was a 6 cyl truck, I'm not trying to do a 100 point stock resto, just wanted a clean, stock-ish appearence.

As stated above, there are benefits to the long setup.

That's to all for the positive remarks.
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**leddzepp** · 07-06-2012, 03:41 PM

nice and clean. nothing beats a stock appearance.
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yuccales · 07-06-2012, 04:07 PM

Nice, clean looking engine!

CC69Rat · 07-06-2012, 04:19 PM

I like the RH alt and LWP too. I think it looks great.

I'd look for some 'Chevrolet' script valve covers for it when I could .. but, that's just me

Or maybe some of the LT1 / DZ type filled aluminum ones (?) It would keep the stock feel but still not be blingy.

I love those script covers for a stock look.

68Stepbed · 07-06-2012, 04:51 PM

Looking good, man! I personally would have painted the intake to match, as well, but you do have some contrast so it works either way.

OJ1988 · 07-06-2012, 05:57 PM

I'd love some lt style valve covers, but cost is a bit much for now, need to spend it on my camaro.

I'd thought about painting the intake, and still may.
The water pump is aluminum as well, but I painted it.

Also some details you can't see in pic, timing cover and valve covers have studs instead of bolts.
Plug wires are black, moroso brand.
Added hei distributor, jegs mini starter.
Electric fan one an aluminum radiator that I painted black.
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07-06-2012, 09:15 AM	#1
OJ1988 Just a car guy Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Washington, IN Posts: 991	New engine in, how's it look? Second attempt at installing a 350 in my truck. Went with a stock-ish appearance. What do you think? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1955 belair Blown Pro Street cruiser 1971 Camaro Pro Touring 1973 Vega Drag Car 1970 C20 tow rig

07-06-2012, 09:25 AM	#2
ArkGL01 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Nlr Arkansas Posts: 254	Re: New engine in, how's it look? Looks great!!! __________________ really clean 72! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=531183[/url] also 1972 2wd blaze.

07-06-2012, 09:30 AM	#3
68C20 CST Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Idaho Posts: 41	Re: New engine in, how's it look? It looks really clean. Nice job.

07-06-2012, 09:31 AM	#4
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07-06-2012, 09:38 AM	#5
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,024	Re: New engine in, how's it look? Looks good to me also. __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

07-06-2012, 09:42 AM	#6
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: New engine in, how's it look? Looks great! __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU

07-06-2012, 09:44 AM	#7
pat 70/71 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: newbury park california Posts: 1,038	Re: New engine in, how's it look? Looks great! Love the spark plug wires routed that way. Cheers, Pat Posted via Mobile Device

07-06-2012, 10:06 AM	#8
Rob H. Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Petersville KY Posts: 673	Re: New engine in, how's it look? Nice and neat, hope my 327 turns out looking that good! __________________ Rob 72 C/10 (under reconstruction)(destruction ? LOL) 48 Willys CJ2A 1952 Super "A" Farmall (Grandfather's)

07-06-2012, 10:19 AM	#9
ryanmctee Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Gardnerville Nevada Posts: 270	Re: New engine in, how's it look? Very clean. Form and function is my motto... Great job. __________________ Check out my build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=512620

07-06-2012, 10:20 AM	#10
CC69Rat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,208	Re: New engine in, how's it look? Great job! I'm digging the no-bling too. It just doesn't look right on some trucks IMO. __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

07-06-2012, 10:56 AM	#12
ole dollor Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Anton, Texas Posts: 2,364	Re: New engine in, how's it look? real nice....clean look....sharp....

07-06-2012, 02:13 PM	#13
sharpmark Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rotorua/new zealand Posts: 161	Re: New engine in, how's it look? looks good. where does your bigger heater hose go too?? __________________ 1969 stepside-305/4spd/12 bolt posi http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=477157 1968 pontiac lemans convertible-350/pwrglde/10 bolt 1934 oldsmobile sedan-350/350/12 bolt posi 1930 model a pickup-350/350/jag ind 1928 model a roadster-283/350/9"

07-06-2012, 02:14 PM	#14
66skylarkpost Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: kearney,nebraska Posts: 443	Re: New engine in, how's it look? if ur goin for a stock look , u need to run the correct water pump ,brackets , alt , such . __________________ '70 k-10 longbox- mid 70's drivetrain 350/350 487x heads 10.1:1 flowmasters ,35's 3.73's auburn posi ,rear shackle flip. '72 short stepside U.S. forestry truck, '73 455 buick,400 turbo,dropped 2"-4 1/4" ,3.07 posi,:'89 silverado 1500 ,OK truck ,5.7 holley tbi ,trick 700r4 3.07 auburn posi ,and my '66 skylark ,'73 centurion and my '84 monte carlo imca stock car

07-06-2012, 03:41 PM	#18
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 19,997	Re: New engine in, how's it look? nice and clean. nothing beats a stock appearance. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man

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yuccales Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Northern Calif. Posts: 3,670	Re: New engine in, how's it look? Nice, clean looking engine!



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07-06-2012, 04:19 PM	#20
CC69Rat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,208	Re: New engine in, how's it look? I like the RH alt and LWP too. I think it looks great. I'd look for some 'Chevrolet' script valve covers for it when I could .. but, that's just me Or maybe some of the LT1 / DZ type filled aluminum ones (?) It would keep the stock feel but still not be blingy. I love those script covers for a stock look. __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

07-06-2012, 04:51 PM	#21
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: New engine in, how's it look? Looking good, man! I personally would have painted the intake to match, as well, but you do have some contrast so it works either way. __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

07-06-2012, 05:57 PM	#22
OJ1988 Just a car guy Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Washington, IN Posts: 991	Re: New engine in, how's it look? I'd love some lt style valve covers, but cost is a bit much for now, need to spend it on my camaro. I'd thought about painting the intake, and still may. The water pump is aluminum as well, but I painted it. Also some details you can't see in pic, timing cover and valve covers have studs instead of bolts. Plug wires are black, moroso brand. Added hei distributor, jegs mini starter. Electric fan one an aluminum radiator that I painted black. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1955 belair Blown Pro Street cruiser 1971 Camaro Pro Touring 1973 Vega Drag Car 1970 C20 tow rig

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