First Timers Build/Super Stock 70 Step

[sdailey]

Hey Joel. Are you up and running yet?

[jsmithbm]

Originally Posted by sdailey

Hey Joel. Are you up and running yet?

Not yet Shannon, I'm going to be pulling the motor this weekend as long as the guy still has it. I called him today and he didt return my call. SO if all goes well this weekend i should be up and running for the Chewing fat get together.
If its not i will still be there!!

[jsmithbm]

Ok the motor finally showed up! i was suppose to get the motor saturday but things came up. So the motor was delivered to me today at work. Not quite what i was expecting. PO said that they were double hump heads, well the dbl humps are suppose to look like a dog bone from what i have seen and been told. These look like pyramids. The carb and distr. are worth what i paid for the motor. Here are some pics of it, i plan on putting it in Saturday. I still have to get headers, oil and water temp gauge stuff and a different fuel pump . not sure about the bosch plugs. lemme know whatca think




i will put on some after photos and maybe a video if i can get it to work

[jsmithbm]

i dont have the casting numbers on the heads i didnt want to take the valve covers off, but this is what i found when i did a search.......
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624 (double triangle)-Originally used on '71-'72 LT-1, '71-'74 Z/28, and '73-'79 L-82 engines (with 9:1 compression ratio), this head has 76cc combustion chambers and is in essence a high-performance smog head. It was also available as a service replacement for high-performance, low-compression engines. part number 464045 was supplied with 31/48-inch screw-in studs and is machined for 2.02/1.60-inch valves. This casting isn't a lightweight type, but weight reduction was incorporated in its design.
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now i really need to get this thing running.

[jsmithbm]

weather was nice, made some progress. i removed the L6 from the truck, inspected the clutch.. i need to get a new one, a starter and a pulley setup. should be going to pull a part tomorrow to get what i need. will post picks tomorrow

[jsmithbm]

forgot to mention that i picked up a five lug disk brake spindles! thanks DANO. and thanks for all the help

[jsmithbm]

I tried to call to see if you wanted to go LOL.... You are more than welcome to come down and help! it will be out in the cold haha

[jsmithbm]

Two days, two motors. The 250 came out of the truck with no problems. Started around 1pm and it was out by 5pm. Inspected the clutch, guess what..... needs a new one the old one was almost down to the rivets. So this morning i ran over to the parts store and grab a new clutch kit. The motor mounts would have worked but one was broken. 7 bucks a piece in stock at O'reilys. While the V8 was laying out we went ahead and bolted on the starter, transmission. i need a different fuel pump with out the return vent line. The new motor and tranny went in with no major problems. Didnt even break a plug. Started pluged up, fuel line connected. All ready to crank!!!! No exhuast..... they should be here tomorrow. But the drivers side is going to be cramped for space. I need to locate a z bar mount for the V8. The old one will not work. I should be able to find one at the pull a part or on the sale board. Here is a crappy cell phone photo. Oh i also need to get some pulleys and brackets!

[mcbassin]

Great progress! New engine is looking good!

[jsmithbm]

Originally Posted by mcbassin

Great progress! New engine is looking good!

thanks!! i cant wait to fire it up!!

[oldblue1968chevy]

nice build! that v8 looks good in there!!! can still still crawl in to work and close the hood with ya under it lol

[sdailey]

Looking good Joel.

Keep up the good work.

[jsmithbm]

Originally Posted by oldblue1968chevy

nice build! that v8 looks good in there!!! can still still crawl in to work and close the hood with ya under it lol

* thanks Shannon!

i did stand in front of the motor with my feet on the ground to hook up the starter and the fuel lines.
there is enough from for a few, well lets just say there is a ton of room in the front now.

[jsmithbm]

I laid down some paint today on the cowl, i sanded it a while back and it has been primed and ready for paint. I was originally going to go with the stock green. But after i decieded to put the new motor in, the custom bug kicked in! This will be the only 67-72 chevy i plan on doing so why not go all out right!
Well here it is, its called Blue Ribbon. Its a blue metallic with xr17 (i think) metallic flake. Its a toyota color and it looks sharp in the sun!

[OARNGESI]

Nice really like tre color

[Alan's Classic]

You painted that? No really? J/K it looks great. I thought you didn't have any paint experience. If the custom bug has bit you, you know there is not a cure for it yet, but the checkbook can delay the effects.

That's a pretty good one liner if I say so myself.

[jsmithbm]

Originally Posted by OARNGESI

Nice really like tre color

Thanks, It really looks good when the sun hits it!

Originally Posted by Alan's Classic

You painted that? No really? J/K it looks great. I thought you didn't have any paint experience. If the custom bug has bit you, you know there is not a cure for it yet, but the checkbook can delay the effects.

That's a pretty good one liner if I say so myself.

Yeah thas a good one Alan! haha i just noticed that you added that line to your signature.......I've been practing here and there.
I guess i will need to get another job to pay for my habit!

[jsmithbm]

here some more photos of the cowl



Man its gonna pop! cant wait to get the whole thing painted. i need some donations for the custom bug!!!

[sdailey]

That's definately going to pop.

Good job Joel.

[jsmithbm]

Originally Posted by sdailey

That's definately going to pop.

Good job Joel.

thanks

[Alan's Classic]

Originally Posted by jsmithbm

thanks

Nice, will it be one color, or a two tone?

[TennesseeZ]

That paint looks really good!

Your first paint job? I think not, I remember what my first try looked like.

[threeonthetree]

nice looking engine did you get her running yet?
paint looks like its going to look really great on your truck!

[jsmithbm]

Originally Posted by threeonthetree

nice looking engine did you get her running yet?
paint looks like its going to look really great on your truck!

Not running just yet, i am waiting on the wiring gutters, since i am rewiring for the HEI distr. i thought i would go ahead and install the new gutter (rubber channel that holds the engines wiring harness). Also got a new external voltage regulator and wiring harness.
I need the shift linkage that mounts to the motor. I have also been installing the pulleys and brackets. I have those done but i am still in need of a radiator hose and belts. Once those are installed and the left header i should be able to crank her up!!!

I picked up a gallon of Rage body filler and a tube of metal glaze. Once shes running, i plan on attacking the bed, i have all new bolts and nutz for it. However the wood maybe the last thing i do before or after i paint. I think i should paint the bed before i install the new wood. I hope to have it all painted before the end of the year..... Keyword is HOPE lol

Thanks for the compliment on the paint.

[jsmithbm]

i was messin around with the dash bezel and thur some paint on it. Its maroon and silver, but look a little to pink