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kieth · 07-28-2011, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Arekusu

Thanks for all the comments so far. The T-5. I love that thing. I'm at 2100 rpm at 70mph on the highway with 373's in the back and 255/60 r15's under it. It also makes mustang killing a little easier with 4th and 5th. The last 2 gears are like the ace up my sleeve.

I used the engine mounts from a 91 burb when I installed my TBI 350, it moved the engine forward and down which meant that my 700r4 and all of the engine electronics did not interfere with the firewall. I was pure dumb luck on my part but I tell everyone else I planned it that way. Kieth

this first picture shows the difference in the 91 burb engine mounting brackets, (the same as a 87 pickup)
http://kieth.smugmug.com/Trucks/66-G...03189305_KyUKk

This shows how we notched the frame and drilled other holes in the burb front donor crossmember to make the engine sit 1.5" farther forward, and 3/4" lower---clearances were fine and everything cleared the firewall.
http://kieth.smugmug.com/Trucks/66-G...03189432_aLzkW

Just click on next whre it says 97 of 416 to see the progression of the motor mounts.

Here is a shot of the cab on the chasis----the engine, the distributor, the cruise control------everything cleared just fine.
http://kieth.smugmug.com/Trucks/66-G...49354417_Z7puY

Oh forgot, here is a shot of the crossmember for the 700r4:

http://kieth.smugmug.com/Trucks/66-G...53807236_gi9yc

Arekusu · 11-27-2011, 11:17 AM

Well, heading home soon from the desert.

Plans -

Order Moser Ford 9" 35 spline axles with wave loc posi

Install rear fuel tank

Remove old 350 and install 454.

Paint engine bay prior to install then after paint truck.

Finish truck.

The Rx7 in my daily driver now. I need to do a diff swap though to an IRS 8.8 so it can keep up with the LS. After I get the truck finished, I'll do a light rebuild on the LS to ensure good rings, bearings etc. For now I'm focousing on the truck.. not much left.

Alex

**slepysal** · 06-23-2009, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by stevedh76

Nice Progress on the truck. I love the hood! Cant wait to see what it looks like when it is done. Ja Ato De. Choto deki Nihongo wakarimasu. I spent 3 years in Okinawa in the Marines. Loved Japan!

3 YEARS ON THE ROCK ??!! Man 1 year was plenty for me ( to much purple haze)
Hey so how hard was it to swap in the T5 ?

65panelrat · 06-23-2009, 06:08 PM

Nice Work! Sick little Six Four! Love the Hood Man!!!

Frizzle Fry · 06-17-2009, 08:22 PM

Well done brotha!

dieselarmy13 · 06-17-2009, 10:05 PM

Nice!

**Captainfab** · 06-18-2009, 12:06 AM

Looks good...keep us updated with your progress.

BTW. that rear diff in your truck is a 12 bolt. And X2 on the HEI....it should fit without any problems.

Arekusu · 06-23-2009, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Captainfab

Looks good...keep us updated with your progress.

BTW. that rear diff in your truck is a 12 bolt. And X2 on the HEI....it should fit without any problems.

Do you happen to know if that distributer has a smaller cap than the standard chevy HEI.The stock Chevy was too big by a 1/2 an inch.

Alex

jgh64pkup · 06-23-2009, 04:58 PM

the truck looks good
great work

**Captainfab** · 06-23-2009, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Arekusu

Do you happen to know if that distributer has a smaller cap than the standard chevy HEI.The stock Chevy was too big by a 1/2 an inch.

Alex

I didn't see the distributor you have. All of the large cap HEI's are the same physical size. I really don'y know why some guys are experiencing issues with a HEI distributor hitting the firewall. I as well as others have used them without issues. The bellhousing crossmembers are in the same place as are the motor mount bracket holes. I just haven't figured out what the problem could be.

1964C10 · 06-18-2009, 12:46 AM

Arekusu, nice job on the build! How much work was it to get that grille to bolt up?

Arekusu · 06-18-2009, 01:00 AM

Ya, I really like the older front end too. I think it makes it look more tough. Anyway, the grill wasn't hard to bolt up. I'm guessing the reason why is because the mouth is off of a 60-62, the holes are different. My 64 grill did not bolt up to the mouth because the holes were different but the older grill, no problem. I'll get that pic of the shifter tomorrow afternoon. I really appreciate all the comments. Other people like my rusted pile of something too.

Alex

1964C10 · 06-18-2009, 12:17 PM

Alex, thanks for the info, if you dont mind I would love a little more detail. My 64 has the 64 mouth, in your case was it just a matter of the bolt holes not lining up or was there structural differences as well? thanks!!

Iron-Butt · 06-18-2009, 12:23 PM

Nice work

jchav62 · 06-23-2009, 04:57 PM

On my girl's '65, we have a 350 in it, engine in the rear position, and the HEI fits fine. Is your engine sitting closer to the fire wall than stock?

SeanPaintsFlames · 06-23-2009, 06:27 PM

I'm curious about the T-5 too. Did you have to shorten the driveshaft at all, or did it bolt right in? What trans was in it before? I have a t-5 behind a 351 in my Cougar, and yes, 5 gears is amazing in a classic.

Your truck looks great!

hAetWagon · 06-23-2009, 06:49 PM

That hood strikes a chord with me and gets me thinking. Welcome.

joe231 · 06-24-2009, 08:09 AM

the problem I had with the HEI conversion was there was not enough room to drop the distributor (with the cap off) in due to the forward slope of the fire wall, I had to unbolt the transmission and jack up the rear of the engine to gain the proper clearance, after the distributor was 3/4 of the way in there was plenty of room to lift it up to move the distributor around to get it properly timed.

jgh64pkup · 06-24-2009, 11:37 AM

somebody beat my firewall in to make the HEI fit,
idiots

jason65 · 06-24-2009, 12:07 PM

I havent had a problem. Ya'll must not be holding your mouth right.

frmula505 · 06-24-2009, 01:45 PM

Nice truck you have there. Good choice on the hood. I like the older look of the 60, 61 hood. My 60 came with a 64 hood when I bought it. The hood was the fist thing I replaced.
Heres a pic of another New Mexico truck rescued from the ranch.

frmula505 · 11-18-2010, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by frmula505

Nice truck you have there. Good choice on the hood. I like the older look of the 60, 61 hood. My 60 came with a 64 hood when I bought it. The hood was the fist thing I replaced.
Heres a pic of another New Mexico truck rescued from the ranch.

Wow i remember this thread. that's when i had first bought my truck. Hard to believe it looked like that at one time. Here it is now.

joe231 · 06-24-2009, 01:53 PM

just curious how you knew it was a '64 hood...

i believe all the '62-'66 hoods are the same...

frmula505 · 06-24-2009, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by joe231

just curious how you knew it was a '64 hood...

i believe all the '62-'66 hoods are the same...

That's what the guy I bought it from told me it came from. He rebuilds cars for a living, so I believe him.

And thanks to jchav62, he found me the hood.

jchav62 · 06-24-2009, 02:08 PM

OH come on Joe...

View Poll Results: Which hood and grill to use on my truck painted in turquoise?
60-61 Glass Hood in Turquoise (white 60-61 grill)?	10	45.45%
64-66 Steel Hood in Turquoise (white 64-66 grill)?	12	54.55%
Voters: 22. You may not vote on this poll

11-27-2011, 11:17 AM	#2
Arekusu Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Arlington, Va. Posts: 335	Re: Old School Hot Rod Truck (1964) Well, heading home soon from the desert. Plans - Order Moser Ford 9" 35 spline axles with wave loc posi Install rear fuel tank Remove old 350 and install 454. Paint engine bay prior to install then after paint truck. Finish truck. The Rx7 in my daily driver now. I need to do a diff swap though to an IRS 8.8 so it can keep up with the LS. After I get the truck finished, I'll do a light rebuild on the LS to ensure good rings, bearings etc. For now I'm focousing on the truck.. not much left. Alex

06-23-2009, 06:08 PM	#4
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06-18-2009, 01:00 AM	#12
Arekusu Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Arlington, Va. Posts: 335	Re: Old School Hot Rod Truck (1964) Ya, I really like the older front end too. I think it makes it look more tough. Anyway, the grill wasn't hard to bolt up. I'm guessing the reason why is because the mouth is off of a 60-62, the holes are different. My 64 grill did not bolt up to the mouth because the holes were different but the older grill, no problem. I'll get that pic of the shifter tomorrow afternoon. I really appreciate all the comments. Other people like my rusted pile of something too. Alex

06-18-2009, 12:17 PM	#13
1964C10 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San Marcos, CA Posts: 578	Re: Old School Hot Rod Truck (1964) Alex, thanks for the info, if you dont mind I would love a little more detail. My 64 has the 64 mouth, in your case was it just a matter of the bolt holes not lining up or was there structural differences as well? thanks!! __________________ 1964 Fleetside LWB 1995 Yellow Mustang convertible 1996 Camaro Z28 My build thread Looking for help on completing the Disc Brake Upgrade Reference Thread If you didn't build it, you don't really own it

06-18-2009, 12:23 PM	#14
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06-23-2009, 04:57 PM	#15
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: Old School Hot Rod Truck (1964) On my girl's '65, we have a 350 in it, engine in the rear position, and the HEI fits fine. Is your engine sitting closer to the fire wall than stock? __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4

06-23-2009, 06:27 PM	#16
SeanPaintsFlames Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Buford, Ga. Posts: 339	Re: Old School Hot Rod Truck (1964) I'm curious about the T-5 too. Did you have to shorten the driveshaft at all, or did it bolt right in? What trans was in it before? I have a t-5 behind a 351 in my Cougar, and yes, 5 gears is amazing in a classic. Your truck looks great! __________________ My 68 cougar restomod build:HERE Last edited by SeanPaintsFlames; 06-23-2009 at 06:27 PM.

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06-24-2009, 08:09 AM	#18
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Old School Hot Rod Truck (1964) the problem I had with the HEI conversion was there was not enough room to drop the distributor (with the cap off) in due to the forward slope of the fire wall, I had to unbolt the transmission and jack up the rear of the engine to gain the proper clearance, after the distributor was 3/4 of the way in there was plenty of room to lift it up to move the distributor around to get it properly timed. __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*



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06-24-2009, 11:37 AM	#19
jgh64pkup Sunburst C10!!! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 2,560	Re: Old School Hot Rod Truck (1964) somebody beat my firewall in to make the HEI fit, idiots __________________ Gage 1967 C10 Shortbed Stepside

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frmula505 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico Posts: 456	Re: Old School Hot Rod Truck (1964) Nice truck you have there. Good choice on the hood. I like the older look of the 60, 61 hood. My 60 came with a 64 hood when I bought it. The hood was the fist thing I replaced. Heres a pic of another New Mexico truck rescued from the ranch. __________________ 1961 GMC Suburban Custom 1969 Short wide project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=535479 (SOLD) 1959 Apache fleetside (frame off in progress) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=348746 1960 Apache short/narrow shop truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=350780 (SOLD) 1951 Plymouth leadsled project 2005 Corvette conv. Procharged 1969 Corvette stingray 2006 Cadillac XLR-V 1950 Oldsmobile 98 custom project

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joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Old School Hot Rod Truck (1964) just curious how you knew it was a '64 hood... i believe all the '62-'66 hoods are the same... __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

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