Project truck dream 65"

[lenguini]

Originally Posted by Monte's62

Lenguini I really like your build. It's gonna be a sweeeeeeet truck and I can't wait to see you hammer that 383.

Thanks bud,Im lookin forward to that day as well !Currently trying to decide on an air cleaner assembley for it.

[padresag]

I do have a set kicking around. I will see if I can get the time tomorrow and dig them out and take a couple of pictures and get some measurements for you.
ron

[lenguini]

Finally,a decision made yesterday.............Comp -Cams UltraPro full roller rocker.

I was looking at the High Energy die cast version as an alternative,but...naaa.


More money than I should be spending but I want those valve covers bolted on and to be able to sleep at night !

[lenguini]

My bud has a couple 63s,one is finished the other is the next project for him to pour all his money into.Just for the record,Im good with one !

Never even crossed my mind until a few days ago that its a custom with all the trim...


I would never have guessed the mounts sit where the do.I took measurements so this would be a one shot deal with no guess work.

1" down from the roof drip cap,on inner edge...,4 3/4" top of mount to door jam and 3 3/4" bottom of mount to door jam .Hope this is helpfull to those who are adding the trim like myself.

[lenguini]

Just before I had my Captain Fab booster bracket painted,I had a nut welded either side so I could later cap it to smooth that area out a bit.

So today was a good day to spend some time in the shop.A salvaged piece of 6061 angle did the trick. A little elbow grease and some buffing ate up 3 hours.

[66farmer]

Originally Posted by lenguini

Just before I had my Captain Fab booster bracket painted,I had a nut welded either side so I could later cap it to smooth that area out a bit.

So today was a good day to spend some time in the shop.A salvaged piece of 6061 angle did the trick. A little elbow grease and some buffing ate up 3 hours.

I hope you don't mind if I steal this mod I LIKE IT.

[lenguini]

Originally Posted by 66farmer

I hope you don't mind if I steal this mod I LIKE IT.

Glad you like it! Something new under the hood....,keeping it clean !

[lenguini]

Seems like Im all over the place with the build now that I had a little time off at work.

All of the 'do next things' that are in the back of my mind when I'm working seem easy enough.......,truth is I spend most of it trying to decide what to do next than moving ahead.......

Anyway,I saved this pic from some time ago and I'm wondering if this steering column cover was an option or if I have to build it.If anyone knows the answer,let me know.

I have seen this more than once and felt It was a nice way to clean up this area.I will have to slot it for my auto column linkage..,.no big deal.

[McMurphy]

That steering column cover is the first I have seen like it.
Mine mounts the other way, to protect the shaft from road grime.
I wonder if they mounted it upside down on purpose?

[lenguini]

Finally the carb and pushrods were ordered a few days ago and were are all I needed to finish my engine.

I went with an Eldelbrock 750. The 600 was recommended,but in my opinion would be under-fueled.Pushrods...,well Comp of course !

As you all know by following my build, I'm taking my time to get it right !

In the next few days I will be visiting the machine shop to see my 383 fired up on the dyno.We will be using the shop distributor,wires and headers when we do,all my own goodies will get bolted on later.

I will post a vid of it running with hopes to achive the expected hp and torque.

Stay tuned !

[TJ's Chevy]

I out an edelbrock 600 cfm carb on my 292 6 banger...that 383 could EASILY take an 800 cfm edelbrock. lol. Nice work!

[lenguini]

Originally Posted by T.J. MCCAULEY

I out an edelbrock 600 cfm carb on my 292 6 banger...that 383 could EASILY take an 800 cfm edelbrock. lol. Nice work!

Yes,750 a good choice.I would have been running a little lean...,maybe burn the ceramic coating off my new headers !

[lenguini]

The motor mounts seem to be an issue with some makes of headers as they tend to hit on the upper hump of the perch.

I wanted to use the originals as the other option for me was to cut my frame to accept aftermarket perches.

My headers would have been a problem for sure and knew it when I got them.

I wanted the brand because they are one of the few still made in the USA and beyond that are a high clipster design, so any speed bumps...,wont be a problem.

So the top of the pech has now been modified so there is plenty of clearance,about an inch now.Typically the front header pipe is the culprit.

I will clean em up this weekend,off to the powder coaters next week.

[lenguini]

I have a grill question for you all ! I found the pic online of this '64 and was wondering if this area had been reworked with material added or was this oem for certain models ?

[McMurphy]

Originally Posted by lenguini

I have a grill question for you all ! I found the pic online of this '64 and was wondering if this area had been reworked with material added or was this oem for certain models ?

Looks like that whole grill has been reworked.
Those side filler panels are a good idea though.... I would do that.

[lenguini]

Almost there...hoped for the Dyno run but its looking like next week.Valve covers mounted and the carb just in from the supplier and resting in place for a visual.

I was earlier thinking I should have held off on the Ultra Pro rockers,but they are in there now...no turning back and glad for it!

Now for the less painfull steps...., bolting on the future tinsel !

[jkeating1]

I love it! I think I'm gonna do a 383---would you give me your opinion on crank, pistons, etc.? I will use a 2000 350 truck block and stock vortec heads. I was looking in Jegs and there are a few ways to do the bottom end combo. Also, is there a particular harmonic balancer you like to take care of the external balance?

[lenguini]

Originally Posted by jkeating1

I love it! I think I'm gonna do a 383---would you give me your opinion on crank, pistons, etc.? I will use a 2000 350 truck block and stock vortec heads. I was looking in Jegs and there are a few ways to do the bottom end combo. Also, is there a particular harmonic balancer you like to take care of the external balance?

I used a 400sb crank as all aftermarket are made in China!Unless you want to spend big dollars on one, this is a good option. I'm not familiar with later sb engine's but unless your block is a 4 bolt main,I would not use is it.

The rest of my advise is shop for USA made products!

Go back a few pages in my build...I have posted all parts I have used to build mine.

[jkeating1]

I'm really glad I asked now! I probably would have missed that "made in China" detail. I'll go back and find your list. Thx

[lenguini]

Just came back from the shop,my grill had all small imperfections removed...,prepped now ready for Chrome !

I also picked up some misc parts that I just had sprayed and they turned out nicccccccccccce ! I sure like the shiny stuff !

[TJ's Chevy]

That 383 is a die for!!! The new parts are looking good!!! Nice work!

[pdxhall]

Great looking engine. Now that it's coming together I can't wait to see it in the truck.

[lenguini]

Originally Posted by T.J. MCCAULEY

That 383 is a die for!!! The new parts are looking good!!! Nice work!

Thanks bud,It's been a long haul getting this built.I started this time last year banking on it being done alot sooner,guess I didn't account for the cost it takes to do this these days.

24 years ago was the last v8 built and uh well.......it was much cheaper back then.

I guess this means I'm in denial ?

[Alan's Classic]

Checking in. Some very nice progress!!

[lenguini]

Originally Posted by Alan's Classic

Checking in. Some very nice progress!!

Thanks Alan,always nice to hear from you.Hope all is well.Stay tuned for more progress !