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DesertCat · 03-06-2013, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Low Elco

Good progress! Don't get cocky!
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DesertCat · 03-07-2013, 09:20 PM

Today I present to you an item that is so expensive and so rare that every attempt, no matter how ridiculous, must be made at their preservation. To do otherwise would be criminal.

The crowning jewel in my build, The Turbo-Hydramatic Three Fifty:

72chevynoob · 03-07-2013, 09:52 PM

He must have bern pretty big on numbers matching...or just cheap!

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**Ol Blue K20** · 03-07-2013, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Low Elco

Good progress! Don't get cocky!
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I'm in for the ride

shawno72 · 03-07-2013, 10:42 PM

Dude did you buy this truck from Mcguyver? I'm in for this Blake.
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cAlvis165 · 03-07-2013, 10:44 PM

It just keeps getting better!!

mjensen · 03-07-2013, 11:22 PM

Oh wow....I'm in too!

DesertCat · 03-09-2013, 02:16 PM

I just had to...

DesertCat · 03-09-2013, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by shawno72

Dude did you buy this truck from Mcguyver? I'm in for this Blake.
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It was owned by some brothers - Curly, Moe...

shawno72 · 03-09-2013, 02:20 PM

DesertCat · 03-09-2013, 02:58 PM

I'm thankfully running out of material here, save for some extra holes some one drilled here and there, mangled brake lines, and who doesn't have some part of the wiring botched in one fashion or another.

So we'll press on with the beginning of reform. First a new mill. Found a super deal on a fresh 355 with 461 heads.

A quick swap of an intake and a rebuild on my Edelbrock carb, mated it with the Ultra rare highly modified Turbo Hydramatic Three Fifty and stabbed it back in, with a twist...
In hopes that the driveshaft would work as-is if I put this in the 6 cyl position and save me some Pesos, I went for it. Unfortunately once there it was about a half inch too long. Not all bad though because when I picked up the driveshaft the guy who did the work said it must've shook like mad it was so out of balance. Par, just par.

Low Elco · 03-09-2013, 05:11 PM

At least it looks good!
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DesertCat · 03-09-2013, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Low Elco

At least it looks good!
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Runs really good too! One good trip around the block was, unfortunately, the death blow for the Uber-rare Highly Modified Numbers Matching

Turbo Hydramatic Three Fifty

poor baby died in my arms

DesertCat · 03-09-2013, 08:13 PM

If you look through the hole in the floor you will see the crime scene where the engine murdered the trans

I don't know what exactly happened, my wife called me as I was on my way back to Afghanistan and told me the truck bled to death.

The concrete pad is probably stained forever as a tribute to our dear friend, TH350. <snif>

Low Elco · 03-10-2013, 10:43 AM

Considering the circumstances, did you play taps? 700r4 since it's apart and you have to recase?

DesertCat · 03-11-2013, 02:10 AM

Taps

Actually went around and around about the replacement. The factors that drove my choice were budget, fun factor, budget, coolness, and budget.

The fact that even a replacement TH350 would be about $1000-1500ish and an OD trans a good bit more made them doable but not for a while. I am saving and paying cash for everything.

Then there is the elephant in the room for me... I have a distrust for automatics. Well, auto trans rebuilds anyway so a Craigslist local trans shop wasn't gonna cut it.

Then I thought what would I get if I could have whatever I wanted...

manual 6 speed of course! When I saw how much they were going for I soon realized that I only had enough cash for about 2 speeds.

Reflecting back I remembered my 4 speed Cutlass. Loved that car, loved rowing the Muncie in it. That did it...

DesertCat · 03-11-2013, 02:50 AM

Time for a little catch up as I got this a bit out of order.

The Edelbrock worked fine, my first one and first rebuild of one but I was chasing a tuning problem and happened upon a brand new Holley. So now I have a backup (Edelbrock) on the shelf.

Picked up some shorties, but not entirely sure I'm gonna run them yet.

Replaced the welded together column for one in great shape I got from Tim (Special K) and found some gauges and a new bezel.

Also got a used Vintage Air unit but the seller just threw it in a box with some peanuts and now I have some more carnage to deal with... so what else is new?

Low Elco · 03-11-2013, 08:15 AM

Wow, nice wad of parts! Where'd ya get the Muncie?

cAlvis165 · 03-11-2013, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by DesertCat

poor baby died in my arms

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Originally Posted by DesertCat

...my wife called me as I was on my way back to Afghanistan and told me the truck bled to death.

The concrete pad is probably stained forever as a tribute to our dear friend, TH350. <snif>

I'm really enjoying your posts. Way to keep you chin up even though your facing fail after epic fail!

DesertCat · 03-11-2013, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Low Elco

Wow, nice wad of parts! Where'd ya get the Muncie?

Found it on C-List. Guy in Scotsdale just pulled it out of his 65 Vette to do a 6 speed. Had my son go get it and yup, real deal, honest person on Craigslist. Who would have thought?

Got the shifter in the deal as well and at an amazing price. After buying the rest of what I needed I will have right at a grand in it including driveshaft work, so I am one happy camper.

The trans I got is exactly what I was looking for -a wide ratio large counter-shaft M20 (spent it's life in the same place is a bonus). Why? Well, because I wanted the deep first gear so I could run a tall rear gear for the highway. If you don't know, Arizona freeways are posted 75mph, meaning of course everyone does 80+. I hate the slow lane.

DesertCat · 03-11-2013, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by cAlvis165

I'm really enjoying your posts. Way to keep you chin up even though your facing fail after epic fail!

Thanks! Maybe it's the English in me.

I try to take things in stride and enjoy my life even when things don't seem to go well.

**mattfranklin** · 03-11-2013, 07:10 PM

What are the rear tires? Brand, model, size? I like the proportions.

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Originally Posted by DesertCat

More "real straight" body pics, sigh. He did tell me that the left bedside looked like it had a tire chain fail and beat it up a bit. A bit? Are you kidding me?

The inner wheelhouse that ties the inner and outer bedsides together was half ripped out. Undaunted, PO slung some mud at the carnage, gave some feeble attempt at block sanding, and expertly applied the gravel-smooth topcoat.
Actually looks much worse in person than in the pics, like some kids beat it with pipes and bats.

Also never mentioned the right rocker had a new custom style-line

at least it shows that it isn't rusted out.

DesertCat · 03-11-2013, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by mattfranklin

What are the rear tires? Brand, model, size? I like the proportions.

Thanks!

Mickey Thompson ET Street (DOT drag radials) 275/60R15 sitting on Wheel Vintiques 15x8

shawno72 · 03-11-2013, 07:35 PM

Hey since your not going to need an auto crossmember, would you happen to have one to get rid of?

DesertCat · 03-11-2013, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by shawno72

Hey since your not going to need an auto crossmember, would you happen to have one to get rid of?

you haven't forgotten?

stay tuned.

BTW do you have some more plans, thought 2" trailing arm spacers didn't work with 15" rims? hmmm...
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03-07-2013, 09:20 PM	#27
DesertCat Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Valley of the Sunstroke, Arizona Posts: 1,210	Re: Devastation and Reform - abused, beaten, and botched yet unrefined 67 SWB Today I present to you an item that is so expensive and so rare that every attempt, no matter how ridiculous, must be made at their preservation. To do otherwise would be criminal. The crowning jewel in my build, The Turbo-Hydramatic Three Fifty: Attached Images __________________ My build thread - Devastation and Reform http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=567131

03-07-2013, 09:52 PM	#28
72chevynoob Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Lacombe, Alberta Posts: 288	Re: Devastation and Reform - abused, beaten, and botched yet unrefined 67 SWB He must have bern pretty big on numbers matching...or just cheap! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Justin 69 lwb project: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=558011

03-07-2013, 10:42 PM	#30
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: Devastation and Reform - abused, beaten, and botched yet unrefined 67 SWB Dude did you buy this truck from Mcguyver? I'm in for this Blake. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

03-07-2013, 10:44 PM	#31
cAlvis165 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: N.E. OH Posts: 214	Re: Devastation and Reform - abused, beaten, and botched yet unrefined 67 SWB It just keeps getting better!! __________________ Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts. Winston Churchill DD 2000 Chevy Suburban 4x4/5.3 Vortec/4L60E/4:10s, 18" Escalade rims, Electric fans Project Dooley One-Ton 4x4 on 38.5s Corn-binder build

03-07-2013, 11:22 PM	#32
mjensen Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 1,562	Re: Devastation and Reform - abused, beaten, and botched yet unrefined 67 SWB Oh wow....I'm in too! __________________ Mike '69 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 Build Thread

03-09-2013, 02:16 PM	#33
DesertCat Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Valley of the Sunstroke, Arizona Posts: 1,210	Re: Devastation and Reform - abused, beaten, and botched yet unrefined 67 SWB I just had to... Attached Images __________________ My build thread - Devastation and Reform http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=567131

03-09-2013, 02:20 PM	#35
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: Devastation and Reform - abused, beaten, and botched yet unrefined 67 SWB __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

03-09-2013, 02:58 PM	#36
DesertCat Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Valley of the Sunstroke, Arizona Posts: 1,210	Re: Devastation and Reform - abused, beaten, and botched yet unrefined 67 SWB I'm thankfully running out of material here, save for some extra holes some one drilled here and there, mangled brake lines, and who doesn't have some part of the wiring botched in one fashion or another. So we'll press on with the beginning of reform. First a new mill. Found a super deal on a fresh 355 with 461 heads. A quick swap of an intake and a rebuild on my Edelbrock carb, mated it with the Ultra rare highly modified Turbo Hydramatic Three Fifty and stabbed it back in, with a twist... In hopes that the driveshaft would work as-is if I put this in the 6 cyl position and save me some Pesos, I went for it. Unfortunately once there it was about a half inch too long. Not all bad though because when I picked up the driveshaft the guy who did the work said it must've shook like mad it was so out of balance. Par, just par. Attached Images __________________ My build thread - Devastation and Reform http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=567131

03-09-2013, 05:11 PM	#37
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: Devastation and Reform - abused, beaten, and botched yet unrefined 67 SWB At least it looks good! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

03-09-2013, 08:13 PM	#39
DesertCat Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Valley of the Sunstroke, Arizona Posts: 1,210	Re: Devastation and Reform - abused, beaten, and botched yet unrefined 67 SWB If you look through the hole in the floor you will see the crime scene where the engine murdered the trans I don't know what exactly happened, my wife called me as I was on my way back to Afghanistan and told me the truck bled to death. The concrete pad is probably stained forever as a tribute to our dear friend, TH350. <snif> Attached Images __________________ My build thread - Devastation and Reform http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=567131

03-10-2013, 10:43 AM	#40
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: Devastation and Reform - abused, beaten, and botched yet unrefined 67 SWB Considering the circumstances, did you play taps? 700r4 since it's apart and you have to recase? __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

03-11-2013, 02:10 AM	#41
DesertCat Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Valley of the Sunstroke, Arizona Posts: 1,210	Re: Devastation and Reform - abused, beaten, and botched yet unrefined 67 SWB Taps Actually went around and around about the replacement. The factors that drove my choice were budget, fun factor, budget, coolness, and budget. The fact that even a replacement TH350 would be about $1000-1500ish and an OD trans a good bit more made them doable but not for a while. I am saving and paying cash for everything. Then there is the elephant in the room for me... I have a distrust for automatics. Well, auto trans rebuilds anyway so a Craigslist local trans shop wasn't gonna cut it. Then I thought what would I get if I could have whatever I wanted... manual 6 speed of course! When I saw how much they were going for I soon realized that I only had enough cash for about 2 speeds. Reflecting back I remembered my 4 speed Cutlass. Loved that car, loved rowing the Muncie in it. That did it... Attached Images __________________ My build thread - Devastation and Reform http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=567131

03-11-2013, 02:50 AM	#42
DesertCat Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Valley of the Sunstroke, Arizona Posts: 1,210	Re: Devastation and Reform - abused, beaten, and botched yet unrefined 67 SWB Time for a little catch up as I got this a bit out of order. The Edelbrock worked fine, my first one and first rebuild of one but I was chasing a tuning problem and happened upon a brand new Holley. So now I have a backup (Edelbrock) on the shelf. Picked up some shorties, but not entirely sure I'm gonna run them yet. Replaced the welded together column for one in great shape I got from Tim (Special K) and found some gauges and a new bezel. Also got a used Vintage Air unit but the seller just threw it in a box with some peanuts and now I have some more carnage to deal with... so what else is new? Attached Images __________________ My build thread - Devastation and Reform http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=567131 Last edited by DesertCat; 03-11-2013 at 03:07 AM.

03-11-2013, 08:15 AM	#43
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: Devastation and Reform - abused, beaten, and botched yet unrefined 67 SWB Wow, nice wad of parts! Where'd ya get the Muncie? __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

03-11-2013, 07:35 PM	#49
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: Devastation and Reform - abused, beaten, and botched yet unrefined 67 SWB Hey since your not going to need an auto crossmember, would you happen to have one to get rid of? __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"



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