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71' Custom · 10-26-2015, 03:45 PM

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Getting there

71' Custom · 10-26-2015, 08:46 PM

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Got in the goodies, I screwed up and ordered the wrong dipstick though. Kinda glad at the same time though, I ordered a blue lokar dipstick without being able to see what it looks like beforehand. The blue is a pale blue and wouldn't have looked right. But the starter worked with no shims or spacers, I call that a major win! Was able to hook my jump box up and check compression, it was a perfect 9.5:1 all the way around, win #2!

Hankster · 11-01-2015, 04:25 PM

That engine looks beautiful! I'm so jealous.

71' Custom · 11-01-2015, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Hankster

That engine looks beautiful! I'm so jealous.

Thank you, I am very proud of this engine.
A little news, this past weekend I spen in the hospital having my appendix removed. I hope this won't slow down the build much. In lots of pain.

Hankster · 11-03-2015, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by 71' Custom

Thank you, I am very proud of this engine.
A little news, this past weekend I spen in the hospital having my appendix removed. I hope this won't slow down the build much. In lots of pain.

Just take it easy. It isn't worth hurting yourself.

rondog4416 · 11-03-2015, 06:27 PM

I had my appendix removed a few years back so I know how that feels !do what Hankster said just take it easy for awhile you be fine in a week or 3 !!

71' Custom · 11-12-2015, 06:28 PM

Ok, back on track!
Last night I got in my oil dipstick I have been waiting on
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And got im some goodies today too!
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Good week!
I will have more pics later tonight

BigDaddyV · 11-12-2015, 06:33 PM

Looking good!

71' Custom · 11-12-2015, 06:50 PM

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Looking good!

Thanks, a friend pointed out the one thing i did forget though...... Thermostat

Not a real big deal for now though, lol

71' Custom · 11-12-2015, 08:49 PM

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Hahaha, I can dream can't i? lol

notchbackgta · 11-12-2015, 10:29 PM

My favorite part is that it looks like you're doing this in the house. My house looks similar, I am single and probably will be forever

71' Custom · 11-13-2015, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by notchbackgta

My favorite part is that it looks like you're doing this in the house. My house looks similar, I am single and probably will be forever

Haha, yeah, that is my back room in my house. It was supposed to be a formal dining room, we were using it as a second living room for the girls to watch TV in. They never really took to it though. It is pretty much just storage for now. I just like working on my engine back there because it has heat and air, and it has the entrance to the garage in there as well. Although, here in the next week or so I will be bringing the engine back into the garage to set the engine on the frame so I can check my header clearance. My wife is really cool about me working on it in the house and spending all this money, I am a really lucky guy!

notchbackgta · 11-13-2015, 06:18 PM

Not as impressed now that you're telling me it is a back room, lol

71' Custom · 11-13-2015, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by notchbackgta

Not as impressed now that you're telling me it is a back room, lol

Still pretty cool though, lol
Got one header wrapped. ....
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reaper71 · 11-18-2015, 11:10 AM

Looking really good.

71' Custom · 11-21-2015, 10:49 PM

Finally got my wheel center caps back, he brought them to me the other day coated black with blue lettering. I almost cried, lol
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Got the engine on the frame today.....
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I now hate CPP's engine perches, it littarly took me all day to do this. Nothing lined up.
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Well worth all the work though!

swamp rat · 11-24-2015, 03:21 AM

That just looks way too nice!

BossHogg69 · 11-24-2015, 08:06 AM

Things are coming together nicely - that engine looks awesome and your powdercoater is a BEAST!!!

71' Custom · 11-26-2015, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by swamp rat

That just looks way too nice!

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Originally Posted by BossHogg69

Things are coming together nicely - that engine looks awesome and your powdercoater is a BEAST!!!

Thanks guys, in the next two weeks or so I will be starting the ignition system. I did test fit the headers and they fit beautifully. That was a huge sigh of relief for me. So the headers will be going on permanently soon too. That means exhaust will be on the table soon too. It feels like I can almost see the finish line just over the horizon!

71' Custom · 12-21-2015, 10:30 PM

I just love my wheels!
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I should be finally ordering a bunch of parts tomorrow. Mainly ignition parts (distributor and wires)

Hankster · 12-28-2015, 01:24 AM

Them wheels look cool!

71' Custom · 01-06-2016, 09:51 AM

Finally, parts!
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I will have the secret weapon installed soon, stay tuned!

71' Custom · 01-14-2016, 10:30 AM

Say hello to the secret weapon

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BossHogg69 · 01-14-2016, 10:42 PM

Is that one of those fancy carb spacers that adds 150hp?

71' Custom · 01-14-2016, 11:47 PM

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Is that one of those fancy carb spacers that adds 150hp?

You know it!

I had to give the solenoids and brackets a paint job.
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I put the smallest jets in it to start. Still a 100 shot though!

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10-26-2015, 03:45 PM	#1
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11-01-2015, 04:25 PM	#3
Hankster Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Nacogdoches, Texas Posts: 895	Re: 71' (gonna be) a one of a kind custom That engine looks beautiful! I'm so jealous. __________________ Current Build 89 s10 ecsb 2wd 4.3/700r4 50k OG Miles Instagram- shaggin_s10 '86 Chevrolet C10 Custom Deluxe - Gen V 454 - 4l80e - welded 12 bolt (Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=611611 ) SOLD

11-03-2015, 06:27 PM	#6
rondog4416 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: puyallup wa Posts: 233	Re: 71' (gonna be) a one of a kind custom I had my appendix removed a few years back so I know how that feels !do what Hankster said just take it easy for awhile you be fine in a week or 3 !!

11-12-2015, 06:28 PM	#7
71' Custom Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Grapevine, TX Posts: 361	Re: 71' (gonna be) a one of a kind custom Ok, back on track! Last night I got in my oil dipstick I have been waiting on And got im some goodies today too! Good week! I will have more pics later tonight __________________ ..........___ ..____//_{)] ______ [_(O)_[___][__(O)_] Project: Under Pressure II http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=559720

10-26-2015, 08:46 PM	#2
71' Custom Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Grapevine, TX Posts: 361	Re: 71' (gonna be) a one of a kind custom Got in the goodies, I screwed up and ordered the wrong dipstick though. Kinda glad at the same time though, I ordered a blue lokar dipstick without being able to see what it looks like beforehand. The blue is a pale blue and wouldn't have looked right. But the starter worked with no shims or spacers, I call that a major win! Was able to hook my jump box up and check compression, it was a perfect 9.5:1 all the way around, win #2! __________________ ..........___ ..____//_{)] ______ [_(O)_[___][__(O)_] Project: Under Pressure II http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=559720

11-12-2015, 06:33 PM	#8
BigDaddyV Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Grand Island, Ne. Posts: 1,110	Re: 71' (gonna be) a one of a kind custom Looking good! __________________ *J. Vess, 6'6", Gearhead, Welder, Fabricator, Nutcase* 1955 Chevy Stepside "Dudley" My daily http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=760288 1972 Chevy C10, Project "Chevro~Layed out" Nether Storm Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...23#post6007523

11-12-2015, 08:49 PM	#10
71' Custom Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Grapevine, TX Posts: 361	Re: 71' (gonna be) a one of a kind custom Hahaha, I can dream can't i? lol __________________ ..........___ ..____//_{)] ______ [_(O)_[___][__(O)_] Project: Under Pressure II http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=559720

11-12-2015, 10:29 PM	#11
notchbackgta Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Earth, NJ Posts: 479	Re: 71' (gonna be) a one of a kind custom My favorite part is that it looks like you're doing this in the house. My house looks similar, I am single and probably will be forever

11-13-2015, 06:18 PM	#13
notchbackgta Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Earth, NJ Posts: 479	Re: 71' (gonna be) a one of a kind custom Not as impressed now that you're telling me it is a back room, lol

11-18-2015, 11:10 AM	#15
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11-21-2015, 10:49 PM	#16
71' Custom Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Grapevine, TX Posts: 361	Re: 71' (gonna be) a one of a kind custom Finally got my wheel center caps back, he brought them to me the other day coated black with blue lettering. I almost cried, lol Got the engine on the frame today..... I now hate CPP's engine perches, it littarly took me all day to do this. Nothing lined up. Well worth all the work though! __________________ ..........___ ..____//_{)] ______ [_(O)_[___][__(O)_] Project: Under Pressure II http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=559720

11-24-2015, 03:21 AM	#17
swamp rat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Spanaway Posts: 8,451	Re: 71' (gonna be) a one of a kind custom That just looks way too nice! __________________ Mike. Swamp Rat build thread : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=595019 72 3/4T 4X4 4" BDS Lift 33" BFG's

11-24-2015, 08:06 AM	#18
BossHogg69 motor exploder Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 2,346	Re: 71' (gonna be) a one of a kind custom Things are coming together nicely - that engine looks awesome and your powdercoater is a BEAST!!! __________________ Adam 1969 Chevy CST/10 stepside, DART Big M/TREMEC Magnum Extreme/3.73's w/Detroit Truetrac 1965 Chevy Bel Air Wagon (daily driver), 327/TH350,10 bolt w/3.08's 1961 Chevy Bel Air Sport Coupe, ZZ454/M21/9" rear w/3.50's & Detroit Truetrac 2005 GMC 1500 ccsb 2wd, 6.0L/4L65e/3.73 G80 2006 GMC 2500HD ccsb 4x4, DMax LBZ/Allison 6spd/4.56's w/Detroit TrueTrac Use the SEARCH function on this forum - it is your friend!!

12-21-2015, 10:30 PM	#20
71' Custom Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Grapevine, TX Posts: 361	Re: 71' (gonna be) a one of a kind custom I just love my wheels! I should be finally ordering a bunch of parts tomorrow. Mainly ignition parts (distributor and wires) __________________ ..........___ ..____//_{)] ______ [_(O)_[___][__(O)_] Project: Under Pressure II http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=559720



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12-28-2015, 01:24 AM	#21
Hankster Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Nacogdoches, Texas Posts: 895	Re: 71' (gonna be) a one of a kind custom Them wheels look cool! __________________ Current Build 89 s10 ecsb 2wd 4.3/700r4 50k OG Miles Instagram- shaggin_s10 '86 Chevrolet C10 Custom Deluxe - Gen V 454 - 4l80e - welded 12 bolt (Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=611611 ) SOLD

01-06-2016, 09:51 AM	#22
71' Custom Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Grapevine, TX Posts: 361	Re: 71' (gonna be) a one of a kind custom Finally, parts! I will have the secret weapon installed soon, stay tuned! __________________ ..........___ ..____//_{)] ______ [_(O)_[___][__(O)_] Project: Under Pressure II http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=559720

01-14-2016, 10:30 AM	#23
71' Custom Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Grapevine, TX Posts: 361	Re: 71' (gonna be) a one of a kind custom Say hello to the secret weapon __________________ ..........___ ..____//_{)] ______ [_(O)_[___][__(O)_] Project: Under Pressure II http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=559720

01-14-2016, 10:42 PM	#24
BossHogg69 motor exploder Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 2,346	Re: 71' (gonna be) a one of a kind custom Is that one of those fancy carb spacers that adds 150hp? __________________ Adam 1969 Chevy CST/10 stepside, DART Big M/TREMEC Magnum Extreme/3.73's w/Detroit Truetrac 1965 Chevy Bel Air Wagon (daily driver), 327/TH350,10 bolt w/3.08's 1961 Chevy Bel Air Sport Coupe, ZZ454/M21/9" rear w/3.50's & Detroit Truetrac 2005 GMC 1500 ccsb 2wd, 6.0L/4L65e/3.73 G80 2006 GMC 2500HD ccsb 4x4, DMax LBZ/Allison 6spd/4.56's w/Detroit TrueTrac Use the SEARCH function on this forum - it is your friend!!

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