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Red69stepside · 07-09-2004, 01:29 AM

Man, I think i've learned more on this board in the past week and a half than I could have in six months without it.

Thanx again for all the great info.

My red is also my first project triuck, though I used to work on my own cars when I was younger and more desperate, and a lot is coming back to me.

I also hope to make a father/son deal. My 12-yr-old is mostly into guitars and bikes, but he's gonna know from internal combustion engines and patience before I'm through.

We're moving to the country in Washington from the silicon valley so we ought to have a good lot of time, space and good folks around to do this 69 up right.

I've seen a couple of cutout fenders on the web, but I thinh I'll wait til I move to pick one up.

BTW, that 402 of CTNE's...Is that 402 cc? My truck has a 327 that goes like a bat out of hell. I can't imagine what a 402 would do.

**CPNE** · 07-09-2004, 09:13 AM

It's a 402 Cubic Inch, basically a factory bored over 396. Here is the 2nd father-son project for my youngest, now 13. It will be a 350/3 speed manual on a 72 GMC leaf spring frame (disk brakes) with 67 sheetmetal (small window cab, no side markers) and a stepside bed. You're in the right area to find decent parts, here in New England it's near impossible to find anything decent locally.

Have fun!

Red69stepside · 07-13-2004, 09:14 PM

Thanks to all for the info--esp the reference to cheese curds--Every bit of data helps!!

Red69stepside · 07-13-2004, 09:44 PM

dtilly:

I saw that fender too. I thought about it, but figured it was an expensive ship, and I want to see it in person before I buy.

There's got to be fenders up in Washington I can see after I move.

Besides, It will give me a chance to drive around the state. :-]

07-09-2004, 09:13 AM	#27
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,664	It's a 402 Cubic Inch, basically a factory bored over 396. Here is the 2nd father-son project for my youngest, now 13. It will be a 350/3 speed manual on a 72 GMC leaf spring frame (disk brakes) with 67 sheetmetal (small window cab, no side markers) and a stepside bed. You're in the right area to find decent parts, here in New England it's near impossible to find anything decent locally. Have fun! Attached Images __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

07-13-2004, 09:14 PM	#28
Red69stepside Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Washougal, WA Posts: 110	Thanks to all for the info--esp the reference to cheese curds--Every bit of data helps!! __________________ 69 Stepside. Rebuilt 327, HT 350 tranny, Holley carb, Edelbrook intake; Flowmaster dual 2.5-inch exhaust.

07-13-2004, 09:44 PM	#29
Red69stepside Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Washougal, WA Posts: 110	dtilly: I saw that fender too. I thought about it, but figured it was an expensive ship, and I want to see it in person before I buy. There's got to be fenders up in Washington I can see after I move. Besides, It will give me a chance to drive around the state. :-] __________________ 69 Stepside. Rebuilt 327, HT 350 tranny, Holley carb, Edelbrook intake; Flowmaster dual 2.5-inch exhaust. Last edited by Red69stepside; 07-13-2004 at 09:50 PM.

07-09-2004, 01:29 AM	#26
Red69stepside Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Washougal, WA Posts: 110	Man, I think i've learned more on this board in the past week and a half than I could have in six months without it. Thanx again for all the great info. My red is also my first project triuck, though I used to work on my own cars when I was younger and more desperate, and a lot is coming back to me. I also hope to make a father/son deal. My 12-yr-old is mostly into guitars and bikes, but he's gonna know from internal combustion engines and patience before I'm through. We're moving to the country in Washington from the silicon valley so we ought to have a good lot of time, space and good folks around to do this 69 up right. I've seen a couple of cutout fenders on the web, but I thinh I'll wait til I move to pick one up. BTW, that 402 of CTNE's...Is that 402 cc? My truck has a 327 that goes like a bat out of hell. I can't imagine what a 402 would do.



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