Project truck dream 65"

[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]

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]

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 ?

[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 !

[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.

[66BowTieBoy]

I haven't check your thread for quite awhile and the new Hood Latch is fantastic. I'm go'na have to review to see if I can duplicate it, I want one JUST LIKE IT.....!

Thanks for sharing.

Danny aka: 66BowTieBoy

[lenguini]

Originally Posted by 66BowTieBoy

I haven't check your thread for quite awhile and the new Hood Latch is fantastic. I'm go'na have to review to see if I can duplicate it, I want one JUST LIKE IT.....!

Thanks for sharing.

Danny aka: 66BowTieBoy

I'd be happy to help you out with the hood latch...,I can get some measurement's and details for you on how to do it.

[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 !

[lenguini]

Tonight the front of the truck comes apart.....again.I'm not wanting to do the engine and trans install with it togather so here I go......., again.


The inner fenders,hood and rad support are off to the paint shop in the next couple weeks,base,three coats of clear,wet sand and buff.

So the timing is good.Going............, outside...........,to .......,the....,shop..........., now.

[lenguini]

The front of the body was out on one side and I didnt notice it until I bolted the bumper on weeks back.Fortunately is was a simple shim adjustment at the fenders to cab and rad mount bolts,and Im now within an 1/8" A guy needs a lucky break once and a while....I guess tonight was one of them!

There were a few more holes drilled in the rad support for future wire routing some tweaking on the rad mounting so the next big step will be next week.(I hope)

Thanks to a good buddy,I had help.I dont know I would have followed through with the tear down tonight if he hadnt been here.

Its 12:20am the front end is off.The truck goes back to the body shop for final firewall paint and clear.

Goodnight.

[lenguini]

Slept in until 9:20am this morn ! Guess I was a little tired from last night's tear down.

I went to a friends wrecking yard today and found a column bracket and clamp to use as a temp for the end of the week move to the booth.

After that,I stopped in at the machine shop and a big surprise was waiting there for me.I had no idea before showing up that my 383 was waiting on the dyno for me !

I couldn't include my video footage as my file was to big to send,so Ill post the one taken by the shop here soon.

[lenguini]

I just got my rad cover finished today.I has strips added to the top both sides so the rad support top is now completely covered in stainless.This should look alot better now when all is back togather !

[Snowbound]

Ed, fill us in on the dyno session.

Good to see you making progress!

Brian