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theastronaut · 12-26-2012, 02:12 PM

Hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas!!

The engine mounts came today and they were better than I expected them to be! Thick 1/4" plate for the plate and tabs and the edges were scalloped for weight reduction too. Nice grade 8 hardware and the steel sleeve for the bushings fit tight around the bolt. The holes in the tabs for the mounting bolt is a tight fit too- no play at all. Very nice kit!

El Campo · 12-26-2012, 10:36 PM

Those are very nice looking!

Desert.Chevy · 12-29-2012, 10:58 PM

Those look good!

How about a picture of the truck.
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theastronaut · 12-31-2012, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Desert.Chevy

Those look good!

How about a picture of the truck.
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The truck is apart but there's pics of the pieces on the first page. It'll be awhile before it's a truck again!

theastronaut · 01-01-2013, 09:38 PM

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.

They'll get painted the original '66 327 color and have the original 327 decals on them.

plainred65 · 01-01-2013, 10:44 PM

Those valve covers look like they'll be a nice touch!

**pdxhall** · 01-01-2013, 10:50 PM

I really like the valve cover idea. Great work.

aggie91 · 01-02-2013, 09:59 AM

I really like the Valve Cover idea. Are the gen1 valve covers the same length as the LS ones?

theastronaut · 01-02-2013, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by plainred65

Those valve covers look like they'll be a nice touch!

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Originally Posted by pdxhall

I really like the valve cover idea. Great work.

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by aggie91

I really like the Valve Cover idea. Are the gen1 valve covers the same length as the LS ones?

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.

72BlckButy · 01-02-2013, 03:40 PM

Love the subtle touch the valve covers will have on that motor. Nice metal work.

66redw/white · 01-02-2013, 10:58 PM

you, my friend, do fantastic work

68GMCCustom · 01-02-2013, 11:29 PM

Just a heads up....the '98 LS1's had the perimeter bolt pattern. don't know the casting numbers tho.

theastronaut · 01-02-2013, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

Love the subtle touch the valve covers will have on that motor. Nice metal work.

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Originally Posted by 66redw/white

you, my friend, do fantastic work

Thanks a lot!!

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Originally Posted by 68GMCCustom

Just a heads up....the '98 LS1's had the perimeter bolt pattern. don't know the casting numbers tho.

Thanks for that info, I'll look into those for ideas on mounting my covers. I'll eventually use LS3 heads which have center bolts.
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theastronaut · 01-14-2013, 03:17 PM

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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I think you should do a step by step write up on the cluster for the fact section.

Ask and ye shall recieve...

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559922

likaroc13 · 01-14-2013, 04:35 PM

beautiful work man...gotta love the attention to detail!

theastronaut · 01-15-2013, 12:02 PM

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.

65Custom · 01-15-2013, 11:17 PM

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.

theastronaut · 02-02-2013, 10:02 PM

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.

OCD kicked in again on the gauge cluster and I ended up polishing the bulb holders with 0000 steel wool and metal polish.

I also wrapped the tach harness with cloth friction tape to match the cluster harness. Even tied one end so it looks factory.

And I'm working on a deal for a NOS in the box four speed shift knob. I haven't told the guy I'm buying it from that the numbers will be smoothed off and re-stamped with the six speed pattern... Just said that I'm building a truck and trying to keep the details correct.

Didn't want him to back out for fear of NOS parts getting mutilated.

greg65 · 02-02-2013, 10:17 PM

Sweet looking oval.
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theastronaut · 02-02-2013, 10:22 PM

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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!!

likaroc13 · 02-02-2013, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by greg65

Sweet looking oval.
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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!

theastronaut · 02-02-2013, 10:38 PM

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.

Youtube vide of these things in action.

Trike Drifting - YouTube

likaroc13 · 02-02-2013, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by theastronaut

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.

Youtube video of these things in action.

wow, I completely overlooked the trikes...those are cool...but the dudes in the video are crazy! I'd be wearing more protective gear than they were...and bare feet

theastronaut · 02-02-2013, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by likaroc13

wow, I completely overlooked the trikes...those are cool...but the dudes in the video are crazy! I'd be wearing more protective gear than they were...and bare feet

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.

Alan's Classic · 02-02-2013, 11:26 PM

Crazy detail and those trikes are wild.

12-26-2012, 02:12 PM	#376
theastronaut Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Anderson SC Posts: 3,898	Re: Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build Hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas!! The engine mounts came today and they were better than I expected them to be! Thick 1/4" plate for the plate and tabs and the edges were scalloped for weight reduction too. Nice grade 8 hardware and the steel sleeve for the bushings fit tight around the bolt. The holes in the tabs for the mounting bolt is a tight fit too- no play at all. Very nice kit! __________________ Project Goldilocks '66 C10 Short Fleet BBW Build '65 C10 Highly Detailed Stock Restoration Thread '78 Camaro Targa Roof Build '55 International Metal/Body/Paint Work '66 F100 Full Rotisserie Restoration '40 Packard 120 Convertible Coupe Restoration How To Restore and Detail an Original Gauge Cluster How To Detail Sand Body Panels, Edges, Corners, Etc

12-26-2012, 10:36 PM	#377
El Campo Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: El Campo, Tx Posts: 1,246	Re: Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build Those are very nice looking! __________________ 72 Chevy blue LWB, 99% original Oklahoma truck, 28,000 miles 72 Chevy SWB: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=486626 (Attempt/Mistake #2) 2003 Harley Davidson Dyna Superglide with 2007 Street Bob front end 2000 Ford F350 Powerstroke 4WD CCLB, 310,000 miles running great (STOLEN St. Patricks Day 2014 AND NEVER RECOVERED) 2002 Ford F250 Powerstroke 4WD CCLB (To replace stolen one) Hook em Horns!!!

12-29-2012, 10:58 PM	#378
Desert.Chevy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Earth Posts: 338	Re: Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build Those look good! How about a picture of the truck. Posted via Mobile Device

01-01-2013, 09:38 PM	#380
theastronaut Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Anderson SC Posts: 3,898	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. They'll get painted the original '66 327 color and have the original 327 decals on them. __________________ Project Goldilocks '66 C10 Short Fleet BBW Build '65 C10 Highly Detailed Stock Restoration Thread '78 Camaro Targa Roof Build '55 International Metal/Body/Paint Work '66 F100 Full Rotisserie Restoration '40 Packard 120 Convertible Coupe Restoration How To Restore and Detail an Original Gauge Cluster How To Detail Sand Body Panels, Edges, Corners, Etc

01-01-2013, 10:44 PM	#381
plainred65 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Beaver, Pa. Posts: 197	Re: Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build Those valve covers look like they'll be a nice touch!

01-01-2013, 10:50 PM	#382
pdxhall Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 2,082	Re: Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build I really like the valve cover idea. Great work.

01-02-2013, 09:59 AM	#383
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	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? __________________ Karl 1965 Chevy Stepside(Grandpa's Old Blue) and (July 2015 Shop Build!)(2020, the Saga Continues) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372424 The LST Challenge: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7812257 Korbin's 1st Square: "Sunburn" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418618 1985 GMC Sierra: "White Trash", Korbin's 2nd now... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632305 Henry - 1984 Chevrolet, Owen's 1st Square

01-02-2013, 03:40 PM	#385
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build Love the subtle touch the valve covers will have on that motor. Nice metal work. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

01-02-2013, 10:58 PM	#386
66redw/white made in america Join Date: May 2010 Location: baton rouge la Posts: 653	Re: Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build you, my friend, do fantastic work __________________ 2005 gmc sierra- 4/6, t56, cammed 5.3. 4.10, big bars, and brakes. sounds good 1964 c10-283 powerpack, 3 on the tree 2004 corvette- lowered, borla, tuned. slow my old girl 1966 c10- 305v8, t-5 sold

01-02-2013, 11:29 PM	#387
68GMCCustom Truck and auto performance nut Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: McKinney,Texas Posts: 3,848	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. __________________ Kurt - '68 GMC short step - NIB '09 LY6 6.0L crate motor w/mods, NIB '12 crate 4L85e w/billet 3k stall Circle D, 3.73 posi 12 bolt, DynaTech f-swap headers, 3/4 drop, handling mods, etc. - my toy '72 Chevy LWB C-10 Highlander - 350/350 ps/pb/tilt/ac - not original but close '06 Chevy TrailBlazerSS - LS2/4L70e - little black hot rod SUV - my DD '18 Kia Sorento - wife's econo-driver '95 Chevy S10 - reg cab shortbed, LS, 4.3, auto... my '68's powertrain and chassis build -links broken A surprise phase - carb to efi -links broken

01-14-2013, 04:35 PM	#390
likaroc13 Rollin' Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 5,371	Re: Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build beautiful work man...gotta love the attention to detail! __________________ _____________________________________________ Phillip My Build threads: 1966 Chevy C-10 "Black Betty" shortbed, fleetside, BBW, 327 V8/ Powerglide (under construction) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ighlight=betty 1997 Chevy Tahoe, 2dr/2wd, mild custom (Daily driver) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=601142 Pics: '66 C-10 https://flic.kr/s/aHsjHWD4h9 '97 Tahoe https://flic.kr/s/aHsjGZ7wKP '93 C-1500 https://flic.kr/s/aHskxdpdnQ '88 S-10 Blazer https://flic.kr/s/aHsjYGx4Md Previous Rides: 1993 Chevy S-10 ext. cab, 4.3L, 4/5 drop (Sold) 1993 Chevy C-1500 short/step Retro-Rod (Sold) 1988 S-10 Blazer 2dr/2wd mild custom (Sold)

01-15-2013, 12:02 PM	#391
theastronaut Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Anderson SC Posts: 3,898	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. __________________ Project Goldilocks '66 C10 Short Fleet BBW Build '65 C10 Highly Detailed Stock Restoration Thread '78 Camaro Targa Roof Build '55 International Metal/Body/Paint Work '66 F100 Full Rotisserie Restoration '40 Packard 120 Convertible Coupe Restoration How To Restore and Detail an Original Gauge Cluster How To Detail Sand Body Panels, Edges, Corners, Etc

01-15-2013, 11:17 PM	#392
65Custom Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Dawson, Ga Posts: 509	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. __________________ My Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=366677 I must be

02-02-2013, 10:02 PM	#393
theastronaut Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Anderson SC Posts: 3,898	Re: Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build 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. OCD kicked in again on the gauge cluster and I ended up polishing the bulb holders with 0000 steel wool and metal polish. I also wrapped the tach harness with cloth friction tape to match the cluster harness. Even tied one end so it looks factory. And I'm working on a deal for a NOS in the box four speed shift knob. I haven't told the guy I'm buying it from that the numbers will be smoothed off and re-stamped with the six speed pattern... Just said that I'm building a truck and trying to keep the details correct. Didn't want him to back out for fear of NOS parts getting mutilated. __________________ Project Goldilocks '66 C10 Short Fleet BBW Build '65 C10 Highly Detailed Stock Restoration Thread '78 Camaro Targa Roof Build '55 International Metal/Body/Paint Work '66 F100 Full Rotisserie Restoration '40 Packard 120 Convertible Coupe Restoration How To Restore and Detail an Original Gauge Cluster How To Detail Sand Body Panels, Edges, Corners, Etc

02-02-2013, 10:17 PM	#394
greg65 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Daphne, Al Posts: 1,120	Re: Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build Sweet looking oval. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1965 c-10 swb 1997 c-1500 extended cab 2004 tahoe 1993 mustang gt BUILD THREAD:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=336653



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02-02-2013, 11:26 PM	#400
Alan's Classic 1 thing at a time is progress. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground GA Posts: 5,511	Re: Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build Crazy detail and those trikes are wild. __________________ Alan Philippians 2:14-16 Alan's Classic Facebook page. North Georgia Group Project 1965 Vitamin C-10 1995 GMC Sierra K1500 The "Wrecker"

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