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Re: Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build
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Re: Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build
Those are very nice looking!
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Re: Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build
Those look good!
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Re: Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build
I started cutting up the Chevrolet script valve cover to see if I could reshape the ends to match the flange of a LSx cylinder head. I cut the whole flange off and made a few relief cuts, then hamered one corner into a rounded shape. Once I had the shape like I wanted it I aligned the weld seams, welded the seams, then ground/sanded them smooth. Just a start to see if it would work; I want to shorten the whole cover atleast an inch and maybe make the ends more rounded at top corners like an original LS cover is.
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Re: Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build
Those valve covers look like they'll be a nice touch!
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I really like the valve cover idea. Great work.
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Re: Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build
I really like the Valve Cover idea. Are the gen1 valve covers the same length as the LS ones?
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Re: Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build
Thanks!
There is about 1/16" difference in length, measuring from the outside of the flanges. The Gen 1 covers are 3/8" wider, measuring from the outside of the flanges. I'll have to make a new steel flanges for the reshaped covers and if possible I'll weld tabs/drill/tap holes into the valve cover sealing area on the LS heads to accept the Gen 1 perimeter bolt pattern. Not sure if I'll be able to use an LS style O-ring seal (have to machine a groove in the flange) or just use cork gaskets.
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Re: Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build
Love the subtle touch the valve covers will have on that motor. Nice metal work.
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Re: Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build
you, my friend, do fantastic work
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Re: Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build
Just a heads up....the '98 LS1's had the perimeter bolt pattern. don't know the casting numbers tho.
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I've been working on restoring the cluster that I'll be using in Goldilocks and it's nearly finished. Just waiting on Jason to finish up the reprinted lens.
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Re: Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build
beautiful work man...gotta love the attention to detail!
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Re: Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build
Finished shaping the other side of the first end. It wasn't as easy as I thought it would be to match the shape to the first corner! Also need to find another cover to have a pair.
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Re: Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build
nice work on the Valve cover I like the idea, think I might have to steal your idea and use it on mine if I ever get that far, that will make that 5.3 almost look like it was there from 65, a nice idea. as always great work.
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I cleaned out a shed we have behind our shop so I could mock up the 5.3/T56 without having to tear it apart and move it out of the shop during the week to make room for customer cars. I moved the frame back there today and I'll get the cab moved up here from the house and set it on the frame to check for firewall and floor clearance.
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Re: Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build
Sweet looking oval.
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Thanks, that's my Dad's- he's had it about ten years. Still has a 36 hp, original oval brakes, non syncro first trans, and bias ply tires. I fully understand the "Drive 55, arrive alive" saying back then; it's a wild ride with 1" wide brake shoes and squirmy tires!!
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x2....and great job with the cluster...I don't think anyone on the board has anymore attention to detail than you!
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Off topic, but if you're wondering what the two "tricycles" in the shed are, they're drift trikes. The rear tires are sleeved with PVC tubing for decreased grip so they slide through corners. I build the green one from a 20" mountain bike last year. I'm going to add decals from a John Deere pedal tractor to complete the look.
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Re: Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build
Oh we do wear shoes or at least flip flops. And we don't have hills like that so we don't get up as much speed so it's not as crazy as they make it look.
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Re: Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build
Crazy detail and those trikes are wild.
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