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06-03-2014, 05:56 PM
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project "Gator Bait"
1967 CHEVY C-30 with Gmc 305 big block v6. Just got her for $600. Not exactly sure where i want to go with this one. I'm not a genious with rebuilding but i dont mind getting dirty and and scraped up. Any ideas out there. Its a long horn i was thinkin about bringing it back to a dually with wooden flat bed and smoke stacks. Any and all suggestions are appreciated. Thansi
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06-03-2014, 07:31 PM
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Re: project "Gator Bait"
nice truck but im pretty sure a 305 is a small block v8 lol
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06-03-2014, 11:23 PM
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You might want to google that sir. The 305 big block v6 was produced from 1960 to 1978. I dsidnt believe it either til i seen it
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06-03-2014, 11:29 PM
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Dude keep the freaking big v6!!!...my aunt had one in a 66 stakebed truck.I always thought it was the coolest engine ever.
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06-03-2014, 11:32 PM
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Re: project "Gator Bait"
I remember looking at that engine for the first time when i was a kid and tipping out.I was like,"where are the other 2 spark plugs?"
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06-03-2014, 11:33 PM
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Thanks, you would not believe how many people think im stupid when i tell them its a 305 v6
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06-03-2014, 11:40 PM
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I bet.cool project though.Long bed step side with the v6.very cool.
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06-04-2014, 11:24 AM
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Re: project "Gator Bait"
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06-04-2014, 11:39 AM
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Yeah i said the same thing the first time i seen one. This is only the second one i ever seen
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06-04-2014, 11:46 AM
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The only engine tough enough to wear plaid and get away with it.
Yes, that's a real picture. Some of the V6 GMCs had plaid valve covers.
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06-04-2014, 12:08 PM
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Re: project "Gator Bait"
There she is
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06-04-2014, 01:15 PM
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Re: project "Gator Bait"
The V6 is a slow but very torquy engine. Those are very large pistons in that thing, and that is the small version. There is a 351 and a 702! That is two 351 V-6's tied to gether making one 702 V12! Rebuilding one is a challenge due to parts are few and far between. There is at least one web site dedicated to the Hurricane engines.
Being a long step (9ft bed) it is not really a Longhorn, but they often get called a longhorn for lack of a better term. If you go flat bed, noone will know the difference.
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06-04-2014, 02:20 PM
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Re: project "Gator Bait"
That not the original bed for the truck. There is about a 1' gap between the bed and cab. What exactlly makes a long horn.
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06-04-2014, 10:25 PM
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Yeah that engine looks sweet.Are you going to rebuild it or just see if it runs?
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06-04-2014, 10:45 PM
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I already know it runs i drove it home when i bought it. Just needs altonater and battery. She runs great.
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06-05-2014, 02:07 AM
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I'd keep the v6 and lengthen the stepside bed the extra foot and the. Find some 8 lug steel rims from like a 72 and get some nice somewhat aggressive tread tired and keep the single wheels in the back. ( I know it's not a 4wd) I seen a 68 like this and man it looked cool! That just my 2 cents...
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06-05-2014, 12:34 PM
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Re: project "Gator Bait"
Anybody know what size
altenator i need |
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06-09-2014, 11:38 PM
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Re: project "Gator Bait"
Finally have a day off tomorrow. Metal work begins
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06-10-2014, 09:46 PM
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Are you going to cut it into a short bed or leave it long?post some before and pics of the metalwork.
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06-11-2014, 02:28 AM
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Re: project "Gator Bait"
Plans or wooden flat bed and leave it long
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06-12-2014, 02:01 AM
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Well no metal work today. Looks like my girl gonna have to be my everyday driver for awhile. Honda bit the dust
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06-21-2014, 11:54 PM
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Re: project "Gator Bait"
Well its a start.
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06-22-2014, 08:43 AM
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Re: project "Gator Bait"
Forgot attachment
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08-10-2014, 09:03 AM
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Re: project "Gator Bait"
Played around with interier a bit
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