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sighlurr · 06-27-2007, 10:38 PM

Picked up a 327 this afternoon. 170K original miles out of a '68 Camaro (numbers matching car). $400 for this and it's now time for the strip down.

68chevy68 · 06-27-2007, 10:40 PM

Someone gave me a 327 block with a steel crank a while back. Good luck with that. I would love to build mine.

GREASEMONKEY72 · 06-28-2007, 05:22 AM

cool deal man, itll be cool having a 68 engine in a 68 truck but if its numbers matching why did he sell it? not restoring? and granted i have a 350 i like hearing 327 instead

WLPTMP · 06-28-2007, 06:44 AM

i dont know if you need a sandblaster but they make a attachment the pressure washer to use it as a sandblaster

sighlurr · 06-28-2007, 11:55 AM

I'd love that blaster adapter! I need more info.

The guy decided to turn his Camaro into a "Pro-Touring" car. I'm really excited about the 327, my dad had one in his '40 Chevy coupe and it scooted. Quick pop out of the hole without having to rev the crap out of it for the power ban. Pics to come. First step is getting it cleaned and magged.

WLPTMP · 06-28-2007, 05:35 PM

do a search on yahoo
they are about $60-$100

MisterE72 · 06-28-2007, 05:48 PM

That is one sweet 68. I see you convince the future wife that two trucks is better than one. Billie Jean is cute. I had a chocolate lab (Maximus). He tore up the backyard. He needed more attention and room. Gave him to a rancher friend with 250 acres of almonds. He's happier now.

68GMCCustom · 06-29-2007, 01:35 AM

Edited By Moderator

Sales and Want to Buys limited to the Parts Board.

sighlurr · 06-29-2007, 01:41 AM

This isn't a parts thread, it's a build.

**SactoJim** · 06-29-2007, 02:15 AM

I can relate to that getting married thing and paying for a wedding......and trying to get the truck done at the same time.....just not happening! Doing the deed (hitched) up in Tahoe next week 7-7-7 and hopefully the fires have calmed down by then.

Gotta love labs....I gotta 1 year old Black and they just love tearing crap up.....and he gets tons of attention and a couple trips a week to the American River.

Nice 68 project.....I had a 68 Camaro with a 327....great little motors. Looks like you are in my neck of the woods and thought I would say Hey.

68GMCCustom · 06-29-2007, 02:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dsigh

This isn't a parts thread, it's a build.

sorry...thought you had mentioned in the thread that grill and some other parts being for sale, since you bought another truck.

GREASEMONKEY72 · 06-29-2007, 02:47 AM

i got a buddy with a 61 impala with the original 327 and 4spd, put in hei and a eddy carb and he says it hauls ass

cant wait to see more progress, dont forget to post some pics of that engine

sighlurr · 07-06-2007, 10:41 PM

Pulled the bed today, really could have used the one man lift that Kevin of LFD has designed!

GREASEMONKEY72 · 07-10-2007, 12:39 AM

live Fast, die Fun

GREASEMONKEY72 · 07-12-2007, 01:46 AM

so wheres the pics of that engine eh?

sighlurr · 07-12-2007, 02:11 AM

Did you move to Canada from Bakersfield?

I'm working on the bed right now. The motor is at a friend's shop, won't have pics for a couple of weeks.

GREASEMONKEY72 · 07-12-2007, 02:54 AM

nah im still here in bakersfield eh

Scott68-93-97 · 07-12-2007, 04:57 PM

Nice build, about that power washer sand blasting attachment heard it works good on frames but its a little tough on body panels, if you try it let me know how things turn out

Scott

**Palf70Step** · 07-12-2007, 05:46 PM

Here is one I found. I had never heard of one before you folks mentuioned it and now I am curious.

http://www.ultimatewasher.com/sandblaster.htm

Scott68-93-97 · 07-13-2007, 10:15 AM

The best thing about them is no need for a shop to to it in, no mask needed, no dust in the air, and no problems with enviroment, all the sand falls right below the truck sweep it up when it dries and reuse

sighlurr · 07-25-2007, 01:56 PM

Not too many updates on the truck, but the backyard is coming along...

GREASEMONKEY72 · 08-11-2007, 04:16 AM

thats alota dirt, rc jumps? to bad im not closer

sighlurr · 08-14-2007, 01:24 AM

30 yards filled, another 25 to go. 145 8" keystone blocks down, another 85 to go. My back and checkbook are shot.

GREASEMONKEY72 · 09-13-2007, 03:58 AM

whatcha got?

sighlurr · 10-21-2007, 09:47 PM

I sold the project this afternoon. Now looking for the next one...

06-27-2007, 10:38 PM	#51
sighlurr ______________ Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Danville, CA Posts: 1,285	Re: Project: 19fn68 Picked up a 327 this afternoon. 170K original miles out of a '68 Camaro (numbers matching car). $400 for this and it's now time for the strip down.

06-27-2007, 10:40 PM	#52
68chevy68 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: arkansas Posts: 524	Re: Project: 19fn68 Someone gave me a 327 block with a steel crank a while back. Good luck with that. I would love to build mine. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=245203

06-28-2007, 05:22 AM	#53
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	Re: Project: 19fn68 cool deal man, itll be cool having a 68 engine in a 68 truck but if its numbers matching why did he sell it? not restoring? and granted i have a 350 i like hearing 327 instead __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME

06-28-2007, 06:44 AM	#54
WLPTMP Active Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: North Hudson NY Posts: 221	Re: Project: 19fn68 i dont know if you need a sandblaster but they make a attachment the pressure washer to use it as a sandblaster

06-28-2007, 11:55 AM	#55
sighlurr ______________ Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Danville, CA Posts: 1,285	Re: Project: 19fn68 I'd love that blaster adapter! I need more info. The guy decided to turn his Camaro into a "Pro-Touring" car. I'm really excited about the 327, my dad had one in his '40 Chevy coupe and it scooted. Quick pop out of the hole without having to rev the crap out of it for the power ban. Pics to come. First step is getting it cleaned and magged.

06-28-2007, 05:35 PM	#56
WLPTMP Active Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: North Hudson NY Posts: 221	Re: Project: 19fn68 do a search on yahoo they are about $60-$100

06-28-2007, 05:48 PM	#57
MisterE72 Keep Your Nose Clean Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: California Posts: 496	Re: Project: 19fn68 That is one sweet 68. I see you convince the future wife that two trucks is better than one. Billie Jean is cute. I had a chocolate lab (Maximus). He tore up the backyard. He needed more attention and room. Gave him to a rancher friend with 250 acres of almonds. He's happier now.

06-29-2007, 01:35 AM	#58
68GMCCustom Truck and auto performance nut Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: McKinney,Texas Posts: 3,848	Re: Project: 19fn68 Edited By Moderator Sales and Want to Buys limited to the Parts Board. __________________ Kurt - '68 GMC short step - NIB '09 LY6 6.0L crate motor w/mods, NIB '12 crate 4L85e w/billet 3k stall Circle D, 3.73 posi 12 bolt, DynaTech f-swap headers, 3/4 drop, handling mods, etc. - my toy '72 Chevy LWB C-10 Highlander - 350/350 ps/pb/tilt/ac - not original but close '06 Chevy TrailBlazerSS - LS2/4L70e - little black hot rod SUV - my DD '18 Kia Sorento - wife's econo-driver '95 Chevy S10 - reg cab shortbed, LS, 4.3, auto... my '68's powertrain and chassis build -links broken A surprise phase - carb to efi -links broken Last edited by Palf70Step; 06-29-2007 at 07:02 AM.

06-29-2007, 01:41 AM	#59
sighlurr ______________ Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Danville, CA Posts: 1,285	Re: Project: 19fn68 This isn't a parts thread, it's a build.

06-29-2007, 02:15 AM	#60
SactoJim Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,970	Re: Project: 19fn68 I can relate to that getting married thing and paying for a wedding......and trying to get the truck done at the same time.....just not happening! Doing the deed (hitched) up in Tahoe next week 7-7-7 and hopefully the fires have calmed down by then. Gotta love labs....I gotta 1 year old Black and they just love tearing crap up.....and he gets tons of attention and a couple trips a week to the American River. Nice 68 project.....I had a 68 Camaro with a 327....great little motors. Looks like you are in my neck of the woods and thought I would say Hey. __________________ 72 Cheyenne SWB Fleet Nut & bolt frame off in progress...99.9999% - supercharged 383 - 4 wheel discs - relocated fuel tank - My Build Thread

06-29-2007, 02:47 AM	#62
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	Re: Project: 19fn68 i got a buddy with a 61 impala with the original 327 and 4spd, put in hei and a eddy carb and he says it hauls ass cant wait to see more progress, dont forget to post some pics of that engine __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME

07-06-2007, 10:41 PM	#63
sighlurr ______________ Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Danville, CA Posts: 1,285	Re: Project: 19fn68 Pulled the bed today, really could have used the one man lift that Kevin of LFD has designed! Attached Images

07-10-2007, 12:39 AM	#64
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	Re: Project: 19fn68 live Fast, die Fun __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME

07-12-2007, 01:46 AM	#65
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	Re: Project: 19fn68 so wheres the pics of that engine eh? __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME

07-12-2007, 02:11 AM	#66
sighlurr ______________ Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Danville, CA Posts: 1,285	Re: Project: 19fn68 Did you move to Canada from Bakersfield? I'm working on the bed right now. The motor is at a friend's shop, won't have pics for a couple of weeks.



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07-12-2007, 02:54 AM	#67
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	Re: Project: 19fn68 nah im still here in bakersfield eh __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME

07-12-2007, 04:57 PM	#68
Scott68-93-97 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Fair Oaks, CA Posts: 475	Re: Project: 19fn68 Nice build, about that power washer sand blasting attachment heard it works good on frames but its a little tough on body panels, if you try it let me know how things turn out Scott

07-12-2007, 05:46 PM	#69
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,249	Re: Project: 19fn68 Here is one I found. I had never heard of one before you folks mentuioned it and now I am curious. http://www.ultimatewasher.com/sandblaster.htm __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

07-13-2007, 10:15 AM	#70
Scott68-93-97 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Fair Oaks, CA Posts: 475	Re: Project: 19fn68 The best thing about them is no need for a shop to to it in, no mask needed, no dust in the air, and no problems with enviroment, all the sand falls right below the truck sweep it up when it dries and reuse

07-25-2007, 01:56 PM	#71
sighlurr ______________ Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Danville, CA Posts: 1,285	Re: Project: 19fn68 Not too many updates on the truck, but the backyard is coming along... Attached Images

08-11-2007, 04:16 AM	#72
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	Re: Project: 19fn68 thats alota dirt, rc jumps? to bad im not closer __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME

08-14-2007, 01:24 AM	#73
sighlurr ______________ Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Danville, CA Posts: 1,285	Re: Project: 19fn68 30 yards filled, another 25 to go. 145 8" keystone blocks down, another 85 to go. My back and checkbook are shot.

09-13-2007, 03:58 AM	#74
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	Re: Project: 19fn68 whatcha got? __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME

10-21-2007, 09:47 PM	#75
sighlurr ______________ Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Danville, CA Posts: 1,285	Re: Project: 19fn68 I sold the project this afternoon. Now looking for the next one...

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