1977 Chevy C10 known as SharkBite

[77ChevySharkBite]

Originally Posted by Sodell

Did you buy that block yet?

No not yet, I'm picking it up on Saturday morning probably.
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[Claytona08]

Hey man, not sure if I ever told you but the tires on my truck right now are 235/75/R15

[77ChevySharkBite]

Originally Posted by Claytona08

Hey man, not sure if I ever told you but the tires on my truck right now are 235/75/R15

No you didn't but you have now!! man that's crazy you got a 5/5 out of it with that tire size but yet again you replaced all your front components so that helps with it, for me to get a 5/5 I'll have to get different tires. My new shocks help some but still would only let me get about 4' of drop in the front.

Thanks for getting me the info on the tires I appreciate it man!

[Claytona08]

It rubs if I turn the wheels all the way. Not much but some.

[77ChevySharkBite]

Maybe I'll still give it a go then! just got to get the flip kit for the rear and then cut the coil some and call it a day!

[Sodell]

Korwin, I sent you a PM...

[77ChevySharkBite]

Originally Posted by Sodell

Korwin, I sent you a PM...

Replied my man
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[77ChevySharkBite]

Well the guy I was going to buy the 350 block from has bailed on me so back to searching again....
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[chevybuilder18]

Originally Posted by 77ChevySharkBite

Well the guy I was going to buy the 350 block from has bailed on me so back to searching again....
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Theres plenty of 350s out there, mainly if you can find an OEM 87 on up roller block with a mechanical fuel pump boss,(dealership options, carbed or Tbi) spider tray and all the roller lifters, youd have one hell of a block. there dressed up with TBI heads.... theres many of them SGI blocks

[77ChevySharkBite]

Originally Posted by chevybuilder18

Theres plenty of 350s out there, mainly if you can find an OEM 87 on up roller block with a mechanical fuel pump boss,(dealership options, carbed or Tbi) spider tray and all the roller lifters, youd have one hell of a block. there dressed up with TBI heads.... theres many of them SGI blocks

Thanks man!

Yeah I keep an eye out for them everynow and then see if I run past a good deal haven't found much of anything at this point but I know it will pop up at the right time.

[Sodell]

Hers one in your area....http://houston.craigslist.org/pts/3962640286.html

Hope you can track one down..

[77ChevySharkBite]

Originally Posted by Sodell

Hers one in your area....http://houston.craigslist.org/pts/3962640286.html

Hope you can track one down..

Thanks bro!! I'll have to hit the guy up!
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[77ChevySharkBite]

I knew I was forgetting something yesterday!

My build has gone on officially for 1 year now, though it may not seem like I've done a lot at times, I've sure came a looooong way from what it was and possibly what the PO intended to do with the truck. So from the bottom of my heart I want to thank everyone who has followed along with my build and help kept me motivated, you guys are awesome and I thank y'all for all the opinions and suggestions y'all give me.

Well that's all I have to say for today lately life has been pretty crazy so haven't really been able to get back to tinkering with the truck but hopefully I can set aside some time this weekend finish up some sanding and figure out some other things to do.

I also wanted to say I actually bought a new Dash Bezel from Corts he had a very sharp looking Bezel for an A/C truck so scooped that up and I should have it here by next thursday so I'll post pictures when I get it and install!

[Claytona08]

Keep up the good work!

[77ChevySharkBite]

Originally Posted by Claytona08

Keep up the good work!

Thanks man! I appreciate it!

[chevybuilder18]

Originally Posted by 77ChevySharkBite

I knew I was forgetting something yesterday!

My build has gone on officially for 1 year now, though it may not seem like I've done a lot at times, I've sure came a looooong way from what it was and possibly what the PO intended to do with the truck. So from the bottom of my heart I want to thank everyone who has followed along with my build and help kept me motivated, you guys are awesome and I thank y'all for all the opinions and suggestions y'all give me.

Well that's all I have to say for today lately life has been pretty crazy so haven't really been able to get back to tinkering with the truck but hopefully I can set aside some time this weekend finish up some sanding and figure out some other things to do.

I also wanted to say I actually bought a new Dash Bezel from Corts he had a very sharp looking Bezel for an A/C truck so scooped that up and I should have it here by next thursday so I'll post pictures when I get it and install!

keep it up man!!

[knomadd]

did you ever find an engine?

[77ChevySharkBite]

Originally Posted by knomadd

did you ever find an engine?

No I sure did not. I really haven't been on the search for one here recently either.

[knomadd]

I'll keep an eye out and ear open. I don't search much, but if I come across something before you buy, I'll let you know. You looking for any 350 or specific year range? something salvageable obviously, but what kind of shape? Long block/short block/complete with intake and pulleys???

[77ChevySharkBite]

Originally Posted by knomadd

I'll keep an eye out and ear open. I don't search much, but if I come across something before you buy, I'll let you know. You looking for any 350 or specific year range? something salvageable obviously, but what kind of shape? Long block/short block/complete with intake and pulleys???

Thanks man I really appreciate it!!

4bolt preferably, so i think that's pretty much an 80's and up on the block. If I could get a complete set up with everything that'd be great the pulley's and such aren't a must as I want to run a serpentine set-up eventually. I think I have a short block so I'd like to keep that if possible.

[knomadd]

A short block is just the block with rotating assembly (crank, pistons, rods) and a long block includes the heads, cam and valve train, normally without the intake.

If you don't need the brackets and pulleys, you'd want to replace the timing set and water pump, so really, if you've got or plan on replacing the distributor, intake manifold, valve covers and timing cover, a long block would be fine. If you're going to be buying aftermarket heads, a short block would be better.

[77ChevySharkBite]

Originally Posted by knomadd

A short block is just the block with rotating assembly (crank, pistons, rods) and a long block includes the heads, cam and valve train, normally without the intake.

If you don't need the brackets and pulleys, you'd want to replace the timing set and water pump, so really, if you've got or plan on replacing the distributor, intake manifold, valve covers and timing cover, a long block would be fine. If you're going to be buying aftermarket heads, a short block would be better.

Short block will be my way to go then. Because I'm going to want to put different heads, cam, etc on it.

[knomadd]

So as far as condition, are you wanting to completely rebuild the engine using the stock parts, or replace everything from crank, rods and pistons to cam and valve train?

[77ChevySharkBite]

I keep leaving info out sorry man

Yes I would preferably like to rebuild using the stock parts.

[knomadd]

No problem. I'm just trying to figure out how bare of a block you're looking for. Or how complete... I think I've got it now. If I find anything, I'll still look at complete engines and let you decide if you want to use any of it.