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Sicboy · 09-29-2009, 09:46 PM

Just stopped by the rebuilders shop today. He just finished decking the block and boring it .030 over. The 462 camel humps are gettin a new life too. The crank is trashed, so it's being replaced. Should be done by next week. Just picked up the freshly rebuilt 4spd. Here's what the 327 is lookin like:

**ChiefRocka** · 09-29-2009, 10:01 PM

Sweet....Good job bro.

Really dig'n the bumper guards...gotta get some.

Sicboy · 09-29-2009, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiefRocka

Sweet....Good job bro.

Really dig'n the bumper guards...gotta get some.

Thanks. Got those from a buddy on a motorcycle forum I frequent. All he wanted in return was some roller derby shirts (my GF is a derby girl and I referee for the derby league).

Sicboy · 10-16-2009, 06:33 PM

Stopped by the shop today to drop off some shiny parts and got to see the 327's makeover. Here's what she's lookin like...

MacAttack · 10-16-2009, 06:44 PM

Oh, be still my beating heart!

Sicboy · 10-24-2009, 02:28 AM

Got the engine today. Will be installing it tomorrow. Woohoo!!!! More pics to follow...

markeb01 · 10-24-2009, 02:45 AM

Those exhaust manifolds are too cool.

Slow Build · 10-24-2009, 02:46 AM

My buddy had a saginaw 4 speed in his big block Chevelle. You could here the tranny before you heard the engine note. It sounded just like a UPS truck coming up the street. Brings back great memories.

Sicboy · 10-25-2009, 09:38 PM

Installed the rebuilt 327 and rebuilt saginaw yesterday. Woohoo!!! The motor installation was a breeze. The tranny however, was an SOB. Took two hours and 20 SOB's, with three of us wiggling and pushing to get the input shaft guided into the needle bearing pilot bushing. Have a few things to button up, then trailer it down to the exhaust shop to install 2-1/2" pipes with Brockman Steel Packed Mellowtones. Then the cam break in. Here's a few pics...notice the custom sponsored air cleaner.

The left rear exhaust manifold is about a paper thickness away from the firewall...will be pounding it out.

**LostMy65** · 09-06-2011, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Sicboy

I've been wanting to rebuild the 327 and saginaw in my '66 since I bought it 3 months ago. Well, since I broke a piston skirt a few weeks back, while racing a GTX mopar, no time better than now. Yesterday, my boys and I spent 5 hours pulling the engine and tranny. There must be a 1/2" of sludge on the bottom, back and sides of the motor. I'll be adding a .262 comp cam, HEI distributor, edelbrock intake manifold (blasted aluminum powder coated), Speedway Truram exhaust manofolds (ceramic coated) and aluminum oilpan & timing cover. I already have aluminum corvette script valve covers. I've decided to go with a satin/semi gloss black engine rather than chevy orange to contrast with the aluminum parts. I'll also be painting the engine bay black, after I blast off the 1/2" of 43 year old sludge on the cross member. Here's a few pics of yesterdays engine pull...

Another great captured moment in time.

Blue Heeler · 09-07-2011, 12:20 AM

Cool build, my brother in-law lives in Vida, Oregon across from the river. cool area

sahnobi · 09-13-2011, 04:19 AM

that air cleaner is sick lol how did u make it?

lha1992 · 11-16-2013, 06:54 PM

Okay so I know i'm bridging up a fairly old thread but your intake I gotta ask what'd you do about the oil fill hole in the front? Drill it?

lowlife4life · 11-16-2013, 07:42 PM

Man the engine bay is looking great. Can't believe ya pulled the motor over that nice interlock. Lol love the shot on the street with the wet newspaper. Those boys are smart also get your hands dirty. Then they for sure have to drive it.

**Captainfab** · 11-17-2013, 02:15 AM

You could either take a regular intake to a machine shop and have it machined to accomodate the fill tube (the tube is a press fit, so it needs to be exact) or purchase this one already done.

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/edl-2703/overview/

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Originally Posted by lha1992

Okay so I know i'm bridging up a fairly old thread but your intake I gotta ask what'd you do about the oil fill hole in the front? Drill it?

joesscamaro · 11-17-2013, 11:20 AM

I have the same heads that you're running...the double humps with no accessory holes for the alternator bracket. I'm interested in what type of alternator bracket you use. It's been holding me up for a while now...trying to move past this hang up.

**TJ's Chevy** · 11-17-2013, 12:44 PM

The truck is sweet! Nice going on the engine bay! Love the 327!

dougf · 11-17-2013, 01:00 PM

Very nice truck! Its an old thread so I have to ask how the rustoleum is holding up? Was it spray can or did you thin it and spray from a gun? What did you do for prep?

Muskwa · 11-19-2013, 12:38 PM

@ joesscamaro: Looks like a Mr Gasket chrome low mount.
http://www.summitracing.com/int/part...5179/overview/

1963c-10 · 11-19-2013, 12:41 PM

Engine looking great...lets see some paint on those fins and really make them pop

09-29-2009, 09:46 PM	#26
Sicboy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 200	Re: Let the rebuild begin... Just stopped by the rebuilders shop today. He just finished decking the block and boring it .030 over. The 462 camel humps are gettin a new life too. The crank is trashed, so it's being replaced. Should be done by next week. Just picked up the freshly rebuilt 4spd. Here's what the 327 is lookin like: __________________ Project Build (1): http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=362482 Project build (2): http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=370985 “Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming...Wow, What a Ride!” - Hunter S. Thompson

09-29-2009, 10:01 PM	#27
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,147	Re: Let the rebuild begin... Sweet....Good job bro. Really dig'n the bumper guards...gotta get some. __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

10-16-2009, 06:33 PM	#29
Sicboy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 200	Re: Let the rebuild begin... Stopped by the shop today to drop off some shiny parts and got to see the 327's makeover. Here's what she's lookin like... __________________ Project Build (1): http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=362482 Project build (2): http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=370985 “Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming...Wow, What a Ride!” - Hunter S. Thompson

10-16-2009, 06:44 PM	#30
MacAttack 283 Drama Queen Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Surf City, CA Posts: 2,435	Re: Let the rebuild begin... Oh, be still my beating heart! __________________ For about 12 years of my adult life I had a severe speech impediment. My ex-wife never let me get a word in edgewise.

10-24-2009, 02:28 AM	#31
Sicboy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 200	Re: Let the rebuild begin... Got the engine today. Will be installing it tomorrow. Woohoo!!!! More pics to follow... __________________ Project Build (1): http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=362482 Project build (2): http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=370985 “Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming...Wow, What a Ride!” - Hunter S. Thompson

10-24-2009, 02:45 AM	#32
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: Let the rebuild begin... Those exhaust manifolds are too cool.

10-24-2009, 02:46 AM	#33
Slow Build Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: California Delta Posts: 2,163	Re: Let the rebuild begin... My buddy had a saginaw 4 speed in his big block Chevelle. You could here the tranny before you heard the engine note. It sounded just like a UPS truck coming up the street. Brings back great memories. __________________ Name: Rich Current Ride: 1964 C-10 Short Fleetside Daily Driver: 2005 GMC crew cab short fleetside /2001 Chevy Tahoe Past GM Trucks: 1959 GMC short stepside 1968 GMC short stepside-4x4 1973 Chevy short stepside 1989 Chevy short fleetside-reg cab 1993 Chevy short fleetside-Xcab 2002 Chevy short fleetside-Xcab Save the dinosaurs, use synthetic oil.

10-25-2009, 09:38 PM	#34
Sicboy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 200	Re: Let the rebuild begin... Installed the rebuilt 327 and rebuilt saginaw yesterday. Woohoo!!! The motor installation was a breeze. The tranny however, was an SOB. Took two hours and 20 SOB's, with three of us wiggling and pushing to get the input shaft guided into the needle bearing pilot bushing. Have a few things to button up, then trailer it down to the exhaust shop to install 2-1/2" pipes with Brockman Steel Packed Mellowtones. Then the cam break in. Here's a few pics...notice the custom sponsored air cleaner. The left rear exhaust manifold is about a paper thickness away from the firewall...will be pounding it out. __________________ Project Build (1): http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=362482 Project build (2): http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=370985 “Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming...Wow, What a Ride!” - Hunter S. Thompson

09-07-2011, 12:20 AM	#36
Blue Heeler Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Venice, Ca. Posts: 314	Re: Let the rebuild begin... Cool build, my brother in-law lives in Vida, Oregon across from the river. cool area

09-13-2011, 04:19 AM	#37
sahnobi Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: crestline ca Posts: 15	Re: Let the rebuild begin... that air cleaner is sick lol how did u make it?

11-16-2013, 06:54 PM	#38
lha1992 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Everett, WA Posts: 504	Re: Let the rebuild begin... Okay so I know i'm bridging up a fairly old thread but your intake I gotta ask what'd you do about the oil fill hole in the front? Drill it?

11-16-2013, 07:42 PM	#39
lowlife4life Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: grande prairie alberta Posts: 324	Re: Let the rebuild begin... Man the engine bay is looking great. Can't believe ya pulled the motor over that nice interlock. Lol love the shot on the street with the wet newspaper. Those boys are smart also get your hands dirty. Then they for sure have to drive it.

11-17-2013, 11:20 AM	#41
joesscamaro Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Newport, North Carolina Posts: 622	Re: Let the rebuild begin... I have the same heads that you're running...the double humps with no accessory holes for the alternator bracket. I'm interested in what type of alternator bracket you use. It's been holding me up for a while now...trying to move past this hang up.

11-17-2013, 12:44 PM	#42
TJ's Chevy Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: Let the rebuild begin... The truck is sweet! Nice going on the engine bay! Love the 327! __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw

11-17-2013, 01:00 PM	#43
dougf Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Fort Campbell, KY Posts: 494	Re: Let the rebuild begin... Very nice truck! Its an old thread so I have to ask how the rustoleum is holding up? Was it spray can or did you thin it and spray from a gun? What did you do for prep?



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11-19-2013, 12:38 PM	#44
Muskwa Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Tar Island, AB Posts: 8	Re: Let the rebuild begin... @ joesscamaro: Looks like a Mr Gasket chrome low mount. http://www.summitracing.com/int/part...5179/overview/ Last edited by Muskwa; 11-19-2013 at 12:49 PM. Reason: link to part #

11-19-2013, 12:41 PM	#45
1963c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: fayetteville nc Posts: 10,338	Re: Let the rebuild begin... Engine looking great...lets see some paint on those fins and really make them pop __________________ 1963 Short bed step side SBW 427 big block and borg warner T-16 HD 3 speed manual http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=519869 1963 Short bed fleetside BBW 348 1st gen big block w/Powerglide http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=619024 1964 Short bed trailer

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