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**CAMAROBOY68SS** · 10-27-2023, 08:56 PM

Started pulling the motor out of the truck today. Got the 4 speed out and got prepped to yank the motor tomorrow. Then onto detailing the engine bay again and getting the new 327 and 5 speed prepped.

**pjmoreland** · 10-27-2023, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by CAMAROBOY68SS

Started pulling the motor out of the truck today. Got the 4 speed out and got prepped to yank the motor tomorrow. Then onto detailing the engine bay again and getting the new 327 and 5 speed prepped.

Alright!!

**samkost** · 10-27-2023, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by CAMAROBOY68SS

Started pulling the motor out of the truck today. Got the 4 speed out and got prepped to yank the motor tomorrow. Then onto detailing the engine bay again and getting the new 327 and 5 speed prepped.

I just spent the last several minutes staring ………………….at your truck.

“Staring”
Staring is a prolonged gaze or fixed look.
In staring, one object or person is the continual focus of visual interest, for an amount of time“

That’s one sharp object.

**CAMAROBOY68SS** · 10-28-2023, 10:06 PM

Got the 350 out today and cleaned a few things up and now moving onto swapping stuff over to the 327 and doing some measurements for the new TKX 5 speed.

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 10-29-2023, 12:21 AM

I love them Orange color engines

**Jiggers72-GMC** · 10-29-2023, 08:50 AM

Great work Cboy, that's the first time I see a ballast resister on these trucks ...........

tim_mc · 10-29-2023, 09:02 AM

Nice to see the progress on your '68 - beautiful truck. Small project for me yesterday. I swapped out my OEM-style starter to a Powermaster 9112 hoping to solve a heat soak issue. Wow - wish I would have gone with a high torque starter sooner. Keep the pics coming!

**CAMAROBOY68SS** · 10-29-2023, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Jiggers72-GMC

Great work Cboy, that's the first time I see a ballast resister on these trucks ...........

Its there because I un converted the truck from HEI back to points. The previous owner put HEI in and cut the original resistance wire out of the harness. So the resistor is there to be the replacement. Ive been looking locally for a old harness that someone ripped out to just get that wire to swap back in and remove the ballast but no luck so far.

LNP · 10-29-2023, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by CAMAROBOY68SS

Its there because I un converted the truck from HEI back to points. The previous owner put HEI in and cut the original resistance wire out of the harness. So the resistor is there to be the replacement. Ive been looking locally for a old harness that someone ripped out to just get that wire to swap back in and remove the ballast but no luck so far.

You can buy resistor wire and just put it back in the harness. Just look for automotive ignition resistor wire.

67C10Step · 10-30-2023, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by CAMAROBOY68SS

Its there because I un converted the truck from HEI back to points. The previous owner put HEI in and cut the original resistance wire out of the harness. So the resistor is there to be the replacement. Ive been looking locally for a old harness that someone ripped out to just get that wire to swap back in and remove the ballast but no luck so far.

I removed the resistor wire from my 67 all the way back and removed the connector from the bulkhead. One would only have to snap it back in and, knowing me, it is probably coiled up and stashed on one of my boxes of truck stuff. I'd be happy to dig it out if you want it.
I am finishing up an intake reseal, new radiator, new timing gear/chain set, and new alternator install. This photo was before I pulled the carb apart, gave it a run through the ultrasonic cleaner, and reinstalled. Now I have a fuel leak at the fuel pump that I guess monkeying around with the fuel line caused. This is the fun stuff right?
Still need to repaint the oil filler cap as now it stands out with everything else cleaned up.

**Rust_never_sleeps** · 10-31-2023, 06:18 PM

New rear shocks. OEM Spectrum, nothing fancy. For once, things went pretty much as expected ;-)
Spec is for 75#, but there is no way the existing ones were nearly that tight. :shrug:

**CAMAROBOY68SS** · 11-04-2023, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by 67C10Step

I removed the resistor wire from my 67 all the way back and removed the connector from the bulkhead. One would only have to snap it back in and, knowing me, it is probably coiled up and stashed on one of my boxes of truck stuff. I'd be happy to dig it out if you want it.
I am finishing up an intake reseal, new radiator, new timing gear/chain set, and new alternator install. This photo was before I pulled the carb apart, gave it a run through the ultrasonic cleaner, and reinstalled. Now I have a fuel leak at the fuel pump that I guess monkeying around with the fuel line caused. This is the fun stuff right?
Still need to repaint the oil filler cap as now it stands out with everything else cleaned up.

Yeah I would be interested in that wire if you still got it. Just shoot me a message if you still got it.

**CAMAROBOY68SS** · 11-04-2023, 10:13 AM

Making some more progress. Got the offset dowel pins in and the got the final runout ran and all set for the tremec. Then got the new clutch installed.
Also this past week got all the stuff being moved over from the 350 to the 327. Just a little more cleanup in the engine bay and this motor will be ready to drop back in to the truck.

**TxGary** · 11-04-2023, 06:32 PM

Installed the TC boot ring retainer that I bought from board member A1971Blazer. Very nice piece.

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 11-04-2023, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by TxGary

Installed the TC boot ring retainer that I bought from board member A1971Blazer. Very nice piece.

Nice. But does he do one with GMC instead of the Bowtie?
Asking for a friend with a Jimmy.

**3757chevy** · 11-04-2023, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by TxGary

Installed the TC boot ring retainer that I bought from board member A1971Blazer. Very nice piece.

Very nice .

**TxGary** · 11-04-2023, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by '68OrangeSunshine

Nice. But does he do one with GMC instead of the Bowtie?
Asking for a friend with a Jimmy.

Yes, he has them posted under blazer & suburban stuff.

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 11-04-2023, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by TxGary

Yes, he has them posted under blazer & suburban stuff.

Cool. Thanks.

**CAMAROBOY68SS** · 11-05-2023, 09:26 PM

Got the 327 back into the truck today. Now to start getting the tremec fitted and everything back onto the motor. Another week or two and it should be running again.

Extended Power · 11-05-2023, 10:02 PM

Making headway on more wiring.
Electric fans, Lokar kick down, MSD-6AL2, Vintage Air, and MSD HVC II coil all wired up.
Sorry, no idea how to flip picture.

Rich72C10 · 11-05-2023, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Extended Power

Making headway on more wiring.
Electric fans, Lokar kick down, MSD-6AL2, Vintage Air, and MSD HVC II coil all wired up.
Sorry, no idea how to flip picture.

I do, so Flipped!

Extended Power · 11-05-2023, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Rich72C10

I do, so Flipped!

Thank you!

**allchevy58** · 11-05-2023, 11:36 PM

Last Monday had LineX sprayed in the bed.

**Jiggers72-GMC** · 11-06-2023, 08:21 AM

Nice job on the Line-ex, great work truckers

**3757chevy** · 11-07-2023, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by allchevy58

Last Monday had LineX sprayed in the bed.

Very nice . Good job on color match.

10-27-2023, 08:56 PM	#4301
CAMAROBOY68SS Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: Hillsboro, Oregon Posts: 471	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Started pulling the motor out of the truck today. Got the 4 speed out and got prepped to yank the motor tomorrow. Then onto detailing the engine bay again and getting the new 327 and 5 speed prepped. Attached Images __________________ The Twins: 1968 C10 SWB - Blue 327/5 Speed 1968 Camaro SS/RS - Blue 327/4speed C10 Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=833278 The "Others" 1933 Ford Pickup (Camaro in disguise) 2017 Camaro SS Life long Chevy guy

10-28-2023, 10:06 PM	#4304
CAMAROBOY68SS Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: Hillsboro, Oregon Posts: 471	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Got the 350 out today and cleaned a few things up and now moving onto swapping stuff over to the 327 and doing some measurements for the new TKX 5 speed. Attached Images __________________ The Twins: 1968 C10 SWB - Blue 327/5 Speed 1968 Camaro SS/RS - Blue 327/4speed C10 Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=833278 The "Others" 1933 Ford Pickup (Camaro in disguise) 2017 Camaro SS Life long Chevy guy

10-29-2023, 12:21 AM	#4305
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,419	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter I love them Orange color engines __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not.

10-29-2023, 08:50 AM	#4306
Jiggers72-GMC Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: up North Posts: 550	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Great work Cboy, that's the first time I see a ballast resister on these trucks ........... __________________ Gerry, North Bay Ontario 1971 Chevy K10 short stepper, 518 med green & white 1972 GMC C1500 long box, dark Brown, owned since 1977 1969 GMC C2500 manual

10-29-2023, 09:02 AM	#4307
tim_mc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: St Peters, MO Posts: 440	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Nice to see the progress on your '68 - beautiful truck. Small project for me yesterday. I swapped out my OEM-style starter to a Powermaster 9112 hoping to solve a heat soak issue. Wow - wish I would have gone with a high torque starter sooner. Keep the pics coming! __________________ 1967 C20, 350 SBC w/Comp roller cam, 700R4 w/3.42 posi, PS, 4-wheel PDB, Old Air AC & GM Tilt column.

10-31-2023, 06:18 PM	#4311
Rust_never_sleeps Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2022 Location: San Ramon,CA Posts: 546	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter New rear shocks. OEM Spectrum, nothing fancy. For once, things went pretty much as expected ;-) Spec is for 75#, but there is no way the existing ones were nearly that tight. :shrug:

11-04-2023, 10:13 AM	#4313
CAMAROBOY68SS Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: Hillsboro, Oregon Posts: 471	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Making some more progress. Got the offset dowel pins in and the got the final runout ran and all set for the tremec. Then got the new clutch installed. Also this past week got all the stuff being moved over from the 350 to the 327. Just a little more cleanup in the engine bay and this motor will be ready to drop back in to the truck. Attached Images __________________ The Twins: 1968 C10 SWB - Blue 327/5 Speed 1968 Camaro SS/RS - Blue 327/4speed C10 Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=833278 The "Others" 1933 Ford Pickup (Camaro in disguise) 2017 Camaro SS Life long Chevy guy

11-04-2023, 06:32 PM	#4314
TxGary Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Bowie, Texas 76230 Posts: 1,055	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Installed the TC boot ring retainer that I bought from board member A1971Blazer. Very nice piece. Attached Images __________________ 71 C-10 SWB 1969 C-30 Custom Camper Motorhome Restoration in progress. 2020 Chevy 2500 Crew 4x4 LTZ Diesel 2024 Chevy Tahoe Z71 4X4 2015 Diamond C 22' HD car hauler Bowie, Texas 76230

11-05-2023, 09:26 PM	#4319
CAMAROBOY68SS Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: Hillsboro, Oregon Posts: 471	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Got the 327 back into the truck today. Now to start getting the tremec fitted and everything back onto the motor. Another week or two and it should be running again. Attached Images __________________ The Twins: 1968 C10 SWB - Blue 327/5 Speed 1968 Camaro SS/RS - Blue 327/4speed C10 Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=833278 The "Others" 1933 Ford Pickup (Camaro in disguise) 2017 Camaro SS Life long Chevy guy

11-05-2023, 10:02 PM	#4320
Extended Power Registered User Join Date: Dec 2022 Location: Redcliff, Alberta Posts: 209	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Making headway on more wiring. Electric fans, Lokar kick down, MSD-6AL2, Vintage Air, and MSD HVC II coil all wired up. Sorry, no idea how to flip picture. Attached Images __________________ "If it ain't broken, fix it 'till it is!"

11-05-2023, 11:36 PM	#4323
allchevy58 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Reno, Nv. Posts: 1,436	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Last Monday had LineX sprayed in the bed. Attached Images __________________ 1927 Willy's Knight 24,000 original miles, 1958 Impala 283/Powerglide, 1971 Monte Carlo 350/350, 1972 GMC K2500 350/350, 1976 Chev. K10 350/350, 2006 GMC Sierra 2500HD LBZ Duramax/Allison, 2006 Chev. Silverado K3500 LBZ Duramax/Allison

11-06-2023, 08:21 AM	#4324
Jiggers72-GMC Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: up North Posts: 550	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Nice job on the Line-ex, great work truckers __________________ Gerry, North Bay Ontario 1971 Chevy K10 short stepper, 518 med green & white 1972 GMC C1500 long box, dark Brown, owned since 1977 1969 GMC C2500 manual



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