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**chewychevy67** · 06-17-2019, 07:35 PM

Found me an original front bumper so my bumper guards would fit properly. The aftermarket one looks ok but left big gaps with bumper guards. I can get my fog lights in here nicer cause it's painted.

67 Burb · 06-17-2019, 10:59 PM

Are you thinking of something like this?

**chewychevy67** · 06-17-2019, 11:15 PM

Yes. Im going to mount the bumper guards on the frame horns and mount the fog lights really close to where you have them.

**chewychevy67** · 06-23-2019, 05:23 PM

It's home!

**Getter-Done** · 06-23-2019, 06:35 PM

I see Orange. My favorite color for an engine.

**chewychevy67** · 06-28-2019, 01:34 PM

Got my new carb back from being recolored at Chicago carburetor. It looks great. This is the second one I've had them do and they do good work. Just in time to get this engine running!

**IronCanine** · 06-28-2019, 02:16 PM

Late to this party for sure...though I've been following for a little while. Carb looks great. Love the creativity and craftsmanship and the unbelievable parts. Impressive work. Thanks for sharing.

**Getter-Done** · 06-28-2019, 05:41 PM

That what carburetor's are suppose to look like.
That the way I remember them.
Money well spent.

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**chewychevy67** · 07-13-2019, 11:41 AM

I bought a few different timing tabs for my aluminium timing cover and none of them were correct according to my original timing cover so I used the tab welded to to the original cover and made one. I used a Nos balancer that is exact to my original so this should be correct. I know they moved the marks in the later 70s on the balancers and timing covers so this could be the reason why I couldn't find a correct one. The later balancers timing mark doesn't line up wuth the key way like the earlier v8's.

**chewychevy67** · 07-15-2019, 08:23 PM

Started figuring out the transmission cooler mounting. Hope it doesn't take too much away from my air conditioning. The rad is a 4 row so it should be good.

**chewychevy67** · 07-18-2019, 01:50 PM

Purchased a Nos ac condensor for my 67 from w314speed and a brand new compressor from alma products with the plug clocked at 10 like factory.

**DeadheadNM** · 07-19-2019, 09:10 AM

Did the compressor arrive that way by happenstance or did you request the plug be clocked at that location?

**chewychevy67** · 07-19-2019, 09:35 AM

I requested it. Normally I think they come at 2 o'clock.

**DeadheadNM** · 07-19-2019, 11:34 AM

Good to know - thanks

**chewychevy67** · 07-23-2019, 08:48 PM

Here's some motivation I needed. I'm using por15 engine enamel. I hope it lasts. It sure looks good now.

**DeadheadNM** · 07-24-2019, 04:09 PM

Looks good. Reminds me I have to paint the rubber oil fill plug on my Blazer to match the engine.

**chewychevy67** · 07-26-2019, 06:26 PM

Got my engine on the stand and Unwrapped it. The block and pan need to be painted and it's not assembled yet. Hopefully I can do the block next week.

**chewychevy67** · 08-02-2019, 12:00 AM

Today's progress

**IronCanine** · 08-02-2019, 12:21 AM

Lovely.

**chewychevy67** · 08-02-2019, 02:42 PM

Finally it's all orange

**chewychevy67** · 08-06-2019, 01:29 AM

Got my water pump on and pressed my balancer on. With the aluminium cloyes timing cover being a bit thicker than the original it's tight for space behind the water pump. Can just put a sheet of looseleaf thru it so it isn't touching. Having trouble with the pulleys lining up though. Kind of frustrating. I may try pressing the pulley base plate further down the shaft on the waster pump. It is a 5 5/8" pump. I have the balancer in the exact same spot as my original 327 engine.

**chewychevy67** · 08-10-2019, 01:27 PM

I pushed the water pump pulley plate back 3/16" and it sits perfect without rubbing on the pump but barely and everything lines up now! And a few of the air cleaner and the kick down.

**chewychevy67** · 08-26-2019, 01:59 PM

Got the water pump I'm using all painted up. I try to use all gm original casting parts but my original water pump would not clear the cloys timing cover without a 1/8" spacer which would put all my pulleys out of alignment more than than the 3/8" they already were so I got an aftermarket one thay does clear without the spacers. I also added a Stainless steel cover plate to avoid the pitting the steel ones all get after lots of use.

**chewychevy67** · 08-26-2019, 02:03 PM

My engine builder put a melling high volume oil pump on my engine and I don't particularly like those so I got a 10553 melling oil pump instead. My screen needed to be replaced so I ordered another one but I was shipped the wrong one. I was hoping to get this running this week. Looks like it's still a few weeks away now.

**DeadheadNM** · 08-26-2019, 05:59 PM

Love the detail. I thought GMC used a red color on the engine rather than Chevrolet orange. Am I incorrect?

06-17-2019, 07:35 PM	#651
chewychevy67 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Here Posts: 5,551	Re: 67 GMC super custom build Found me an original front bumper so my bumper guards would fit properly. The aftermarket one looks ok but left big gaps with bumper guards. I can get my fog lights in here nicer cause it's painted. Attached Images

06-17-2019, 10:59 PM	#652
67 Burb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Brandon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 548	Re: 67 GMC super custom build Are you thinking of something like this? Attached Images __________________ Bob 1967 2wd Burb, 350/TH350, 3.73 posi

06-17-2019, 11:15 PM	#653
chewychevy67 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Here Posts: 5,551	Re: 67 GMC super custom build Yes. Im going to mount the bumper guards on the frame horns and mount the fog lights really close to where you have them.

06-23-2019, 05:23 PM	#654
chewychevy67 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Here Posts: 5,551	Re: 67 GMC super custom build It's home! Attached Images

06-23-2019, 06:35 PM	#655
Getter-Done Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: TN. Posts: 8,411	Re: 67 GMC super custom build I see Orange. My favorite color for an engine. __________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________ 84 Chevy K-20 63 Impala (my high school car) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...Crew Cab Build

06-28-2019, 01:34 PM	#656
chewychevy67 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Here Posts: 5,551	Re: 67 GMC super custom build Got my new carb back from being recolored at Chicago carburetor. It looks great. This is the second one I've had them do and they do good work. Just in time to get this engine running! Attached Images

06-28-2019, 02:16 PM	#657
IronCanine I'm trying.... Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 2,752	Re: 67 GMC super custom build Late to this party for sure...though I've been following for a little while. Carb looks great. Love the creativity and craftsmanship and the unbelievable parts. Impressive work. Thanks for sharing. __________________ 1970 K20 Z62 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...56#post9334756 1970 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=645076 1969 K10 SWB CST http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...52#post8520352 1971 K20 Z84 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...90#post9047290 1946 B.F. Avery Model A Tractor http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...55#post8292555 "Sometimes I wonder if zander208 was even real..."

06-28-2019, 05:41 PM	#658
Getter-Done Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: TN. Posts: 8,411	Re: 67 GMC super custom build That what carburetor's are suppose to look like. That the way I remember them. Money well spent. . __________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________ 84 Chevy K-20 63 Impala (my high school car) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...Crew Cab Build

07-13-2019, 11:41 AM	#659
chewychevy67 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Here Posts: 5,551	Re: 67 GMC super custom build I bought a few different timing tabs for my aluminium timing cover and none of them were correct according to my original timing cover so I used the tab welded to to the original cover and made one. I used a Nos balancer that is exact to my original so this should be correct. I know they moved the marks in the later 70s on the balancers and timing covers so this could be the reason why I couldn't find a correct one. The later balancers timing mark doesn't line up wuth the key way like the earlier v8's. Attached Images Last edited by chewychevy67; 07-13-2019 at 12:02 PM.

07-15-2019, 08:23 PM	#660
chewychevy67 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Here Posts: 5,551	Re: 67 GMC super custom build Started figuring out the transmission cooler mounting. Hope it doesn't take too much away from my air conditioning. The rad is a 4 row so it should be good. Attached Images

07-18-2019, 01:50 PM	#661
chewychevy67 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Here Posts: 5,551	Re: 67 GMC super custom build Purchased a Nos ac condensor for my 67 from w314speed and a brand new compressor from alma products with the plug clocked at 10 like factory. Attached Images

07-19-2019, 09:10 AM	#662
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,446	Re: 67 GMC super custom build Did the compressor arrive that way by happenstance or did you request the plug be clocked at that location? __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

07-19-2019, 09:35 AM	#663
chewychevy67 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Here Posts: 5,551	Re: 67 GMC super custom build I requested it. Normally I think they come at 2 o'clock.

07-19-2019, 11:34 AM	#664
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,446	Re: 67 GMC super custom build Good to know - thanks __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

07-23-2019, 08:48 PM	#665
chewychevy67 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Here Posts: 5,551	Re: 67 GMC super custom build Here's some motivation I needed. I'm using por15 engine enamel. I hope it lasts. It sure looks good now. Attached Images



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07-24-2019, 04:09 PM	#666
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,446	Re: 67 GMC super custom build Looks good. Reminds me I have to paint the rubber oil fill plug on my Blazer to match the engine. __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

07-26-2019, 06:26 PM	#667
chewychevy67 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Here Posts: 5,551	Re: 67 GMC super custom build Got my engine on the stand and Unwrapped it. The block and pan need to be painted and it's not assembled yet. Hopefully I can do the block next week. Attached Images Last edited by chewychevy67; 07-27-2019 at 12:13 PM.

08-02-2019, 12:00 AM	#668
chewychevy67 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Here Posts: 5,551	Re: 67 GMC super custom build Today's progress Attached Images

08-02-2019, 12:21 AM	#669
IronCanine I'm trying.... Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 2,752	Re: 67 GMC super custom build Lovely. __________________ 1970 K20 Z62 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...56#post9334756 1970 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=645076 1969 K10 SWB CST http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...52#post8520352 1971 K20 Z84 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...90#post9047290 1946 B.F. Avery Model A Tractor http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...55#post8292555 "Sometimes I wonder if zander208 was even real..."

08-02-2019, 02:42 PM	#670
chewychevy67 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Here Posts: 5,551	Re: 67 GMC super custom build Finally it's all orange Attached Images

08-06-2019, 01:29 AM	#671
chewychevy67 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Here Posts: 5,551	Re: 67 GMC super custom build Got my water pump on and pressed my balancer on. With the aluminium cloyes timing cover being a bit thicker than the original it's tight for space behind the water pump. Can just put a sheet of looseleaf thru it so it isn't touching. Having trouble with the pulleys lining up though. Kind of frustrating. I may try pressing the pulley base plate further down the shaft on the waster pump. It is a 5 5/8" pump. I have the balancer in the exact same spot as my original 327 engine. Attached Images Last edited by chewychevy67; 08-07-2019 at 07:28 AM.

08-10-2019, 01:27 PM	#672
chewychevy67 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Here Posts: 5,551	Re: 67 GMC super custom build I pushed the water pump pulley plate back 3/16" and it sits perfect without rubbing on the pump but barely and everything lines up now! And a few of the air cleaner and the kick down. Attached Images Last edited by chewychevy67; 08-14-2019 at 05:56 PM.

08-26-2019, 01:59 PM	#673
chewychevy67 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Here Posts: 5,551	Re: 67 GMC super custom build Got the water pump I'm using all painted up. I try to use all gm original casting parts but my original water pump would not clear the cloys timing cover without a 1/8" spacer which would put all my pulleys out of alignment more than than the 3/8" they already were so I got an aftermarket one thay does clear without the spacers. I also added a Stainless steel cover plate to avoid the pitting the steel ones all get after lots of use. Attached Images Last edited by chewychevy67; 08-28-2019 at 12:49 AM.

08-26-2019, 02:03 PM	#674
chewychevy67 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Here Posts: 5,551	Re: 67 GMC super custom build My engine builder put a melling high volume oil pump on my engine and I don't particularly like those so I got a 10553 melling oil pump instead. My screen needed to be replaced so I ordered another one but I was shipped the wrong one. I was hoping to get this running this week. Looks like it's still a few weeks away now. Attached Images

08-26-2019, 05:59 PM	#675
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,446	Re: 67 GMC super custom build Love the detail. I thought GMC used a red color on the engine rather than Chevrolet orange. Am I incorrect? __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

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