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silvereagle07 · 08-07-2009, 07:35 AM

That's cool.

JCA1972 · 08-08-2009, 03:09 PM

That is awsome, I wish that I could do body work like that. You know what would make it look even better? if you installed 3 more dummy carbs on the other side just for show even if they are just part of the hood. Looks great thou.

tcb-1 · 08-08-2009, 03:22 PM

clean, functional, and right on. brrrrravo!

XXL · 08-16-2009, 02:49 PM

Note to self: Loctite the cones holding the air cleaners on.

I lost one on Hwy 92 up in the hills where there's no place to stop. It was just rolling around on the hood like one of those marble maze games until I finally lost it on a curve. So then I had to watch the air cleaner bounce around on the threads, just waiting for it to fly off. It didn't. I got home, pulled out a spare cone nut, and added a few drops of Loctite to each.

XXL · 08-29-2009, 10:30 PM

Got a bracket made to mount the Edelbrock fuel block. You can barely see the bracket... on one end it is shaped like the carb base, and so is mounted under the center carb. On the other end, it's got provisions for the fuel block itself. I've started running fuel lines, but need to resolve a fitting issue for the pressure gauge that goes in the front slot before I move the fuel feed from the rear carb to the block itself.

texanidiot25 · 08-29-2009, 10:43 PM

Absolutly sick setup. Wish it was a true three-duece, but maybe another time with some more scratch.

Love the 3 spikes out the hood! And with it being off set it's a nice unique little look.

XXL · 08-29-2009, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by texanidiot25

Absolutly sick setup. Wish it was a true three-duece, but maybe another time with some more scratch.

I'm satisfied with the performance of the single on truck... the other hoopty ride just got one of these, so I get my speed fix there. Still working out the tuning, but I expect to see 500+ at the wheels when spraying methanol. Oh, and it's a 4-banger that gets 27 mpg... better than the truck

VA72C10 · 08-29-2009, 10:54 PM

Very cool!

FRENCHBLUE72 · 08-30-2009, 12:10 AM

Let me guess h.h.r.?

texanidiot25 · 08-30-2009, 02:42 AM

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Originally Posted by XXL

I'm satisfied with the performance of the single on truck... the other hoopty ride just got one of these, so I get my speed fix there. Still working out the tuning, but I expect to see 500+ at the wheels when spraying methanol. Oh, and it's a 4-banger that gets 27 mpg... better than the truck

I'm going with the sake of just having a functional three-deuce.

Still a kick ass arrangement though. Can't wait to see the camaro bumper on it.. How's that coming?

XXL · 08-30-2009, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by texanidiot25

Can't wait to see the camaro bumper on it.. How's that coming?

Bumper is sitting on the bench, staring back at me

One of these days...

daves69 · 08-31-2009, 01:20 PM

Love the six. I'd like to see them more often. Any idea what horsepower you have?

c10addict · 08-31-2009, 02:12 PM

Very cool... Spotted the carbs in another thread you started but never seen this till now.. Awesome job on the hood... Love the attention to detail !

Frizzle Fry · 08-31-2009, 02:30 PM

You have consistantly chosen outstanding mods for this truck. Can't wait to see what's next!

XXL · 08-31-2009, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

You have consistantly chosen outstanding mods for this truck. Can't wait to see what's next!

I'll be grafting one of these onto the roof...

XXL · 08-31-2009, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by daves69

Love the six. I'd like to see them more often. Any idea what horsepower you have?

Well, the rings have had about 40 years to "get seated in," so I'm figuring about 75 at the flywheel.

It's actually about time for a rebuild. I'm trying to track down a good shop to do a highly reliable stock-type build... maybe lump head inserts and a more effective cam, but no hot rod planned.

Gumby'sC20 · 08-31-2009, 03:56 PM

you inline 6 guys are nuts!

grancuda · 08-31-2009, 04:43 PM

Personally, I think you need to make it function. The way it is now to me it is a little cheesy because it is going to be an attention getter but it doesn't actually work. There is no reason for it not to work since you went through the trouble. You can set it up so it works off of the center carb till you reach like 70% throttle and then the outers come in like a 4v carb. Then your fuel consumption will be the same and drivability will be the same. You just need to make a new billet adaptor with runners and make it from 3 pieces that would bolt together

XXL · 08-31-2009, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by grancuda

Personally, I think you need to make it function.

Nah.

Ben IV · 08-31-2009, 07:29 PM

well stock they say 145 for trucks 150 for camaros idk if i belive that though had one in my panel for a year or so and it was weak

texanidiot25 · 08-31-2009, 07:33 PM

140 in my old firebird was nothing to brag about (good old 12 seconds to 60), so I can't imagine it being any quicker in a much heavier steel brick

threeonthetree · 08-31-2009, 08:18 PM

that is so sick

i really like it
two thumbs up great job!

Mordachai · 08-31-2009, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by XXL

I'll be grafting one of these onto the roof...

'the blu rooster'

sick69 · 08-31-2009, 08:49 PM

I'm normally all about making everything function but I have to say,,,,,,functional or not this is simply brilliant!!! You have pulled off, something that could have gone horribly wrong, extremely well.

Frank

R.L. · 08-31-2009, 09:01 PM

I think this is aw-some!

08-07-2009, 07:35 AM	#51
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08-08-2009, 03:09 PM	#52
JCA1972 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Baytown, Texas Posts: 194	Re: Cutting holes in a perfectly good hood That is awsome, I wish that I could do body work like that. You know what would make it look even better? if you installed 3 more dummy carbs on the other side just for show even if they are just part of the hood. Looks great thou. __________________ 1971 C-10 2004 Yukon: 1998 Honda Accord 2008 Honda Civic 2004 HD V-Rod http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=226458

08-08-2009, 03:22 PM	#53
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08-16-2009, 02:49 PM	#54
XXL Señor Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edge of the world Posts: 5,367	Re: Cutting holes in a perfectly good hood Note to self: Loctite the cones holding the air cleaners on. I lost one on Hwy 92 up in the hills where there's no place to stop. It was just rolling around on the hood like one of those marble maze games until I finally lost it on a curve. So then I had to watch the air cleaner bounce around on the threads, just waiting for it to fly off. It didn't. I got home, pulled out a spare cone nut, and added a few drops of Loctite to each. __________________ Craigslist \| ebay \| Engrishtees \| www.myattitudesucks.com \| Follow me on Twitter

08-29-2009, 10:30 PM	#55
XXL Señor Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edge of the world Posts: 5,367	Re: Cutting holes in a perfectly good hood Got a bracket made to mount the Edelbrock fuel block. You can barely see the bracket... on one end it is shaped like the carb base, and so is mounted under the center carb. On the other end, it's got provisions for the fuel block itself. I've started running fuel lines, but need to resolve a fitting issue for the pressure gauge that goes in the front slot before I move the fuel feed from the rear carb to the block itself. __________________ Craigslist \| ebay \| Engrishtees \| www.myattitudesucks.com \| Follow me on Twitter

08-29-2009, 10:43 PM	#56
texanidiot25 Eat My Rust Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 3,362	Re: Cutting holes in a perfectly good hood Absolutly sick setup. Wish it was a true three-duece, but maybe another time with some more scratch. Love the 3 spikes out the hood! And with it being off set it's a nice unique little look.

08-29-2009, 10:54 PM	#58
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: Cutting holes in a perfectly good hood Very cool! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

08-30-2009, 12:10 AM	#59
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08-31-2009, 01:20 PM	#62
daves69 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Norwich NY Posts: 33	Re: Cutting holes in a perfectly good hood Love the six. I'd like to see them more often. Any idea what horsepower you have? __________________ 81 Blazer 69 C-10

08-31-2009, 02:12 PM	#63
c10addict Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: pittsburgh pa Posts: 1,970	Re: Cutting holes in a perfectly good hood Very cool... Spotted the carbs in another thread you started but never seen this till now.. Awesome job on the hood... Love the attention to detail ! __________________ 68 C10 Shorty TPI,Bagged, and all the good stuff. Classic trucks feature June 06, On the cover of Jegs Christmas Catalog 08 67 C10 Shorty Shop truck project Bagged and Z'd under destruction and getting nowhere fast. 64 C10 Shop Truck/Daily driver, Bagged, Dropmember, SOLD!!!! Gone but not forgotten.. 54 GMC under the knife getting a S10 chassis swap and bagged. See my build thread... 07 GMC Sierra 5/7 drop, 22's and 24's Air ride on my mind.. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=339340 See pics of my trucks in my profile

08-31-2009, 02:30 PM	#64
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Cutting holes in a perfectly good hood You have consistantly chosen outstanding mods for this truck. Can't wait to see what's next!

08-31-2009, 03:56 PM	#67
Gumby'sC20 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Binghamton, N.Y. Posts: 116	Re: Cutting holes in a perfectly good hood you inline 6 guys are nuts!

08-31-2009, 04:43 PM	#68
grancuda Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Central OK Posts: 396	Re: Cutting holes in a perfectly good hood Personally, I think you need to make it function. The way it is now to me it is a little cheesy because it is going to be an attention getter but it doesn't actually work. There is no reason for it not to work since you went through the trouble. You can set it up so it works off of the center carb till you reach like 70% throttle and then the outers come in like a 4v carb. Then your fuel consumption will be the same and drivability will be the same. You just need to make a new billet adaptor with runners and make it from 3 pieces that would bolt together Attached Images Last edited by grancuda; 08-31-2009 at 04:44 PM.

08-31-2009, 07:29 PM	#70
Ben IV Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Glenpool OK Posts: 255	Re: Cutting holes in a perfectly good hood well stock they say 145 for trucks 150 for camaros idk if i belive that though had one in my panel for a year or so and it was weak __________________ 70 GMC custom short bed conversion 69 GMC panel truck

08-31-2009, 07:33 PM	#71
texanidiot25 Eat My Rust Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 3,362	Re: Cutting holes in a perfectly good hood 140 in my old firebird was nothing to brag about (good old 12 seconds to 60), so I can't imagine it being any quicker in a much heavier steel brick



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08-31-2009, 08:18 PM	#72
threeonthetree Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Wausau, WI Posts: 975	Re: Cutting holes in a perfectly good hood that is so sick i really like it two thumbs up great job! __________________ Smoking Tires Since 1992 1969 c10 AKA SIN 1985 SSWB TRAZER (super short wheel base)

08-31-2009, 08:49 PM	#74
sick69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: colorado springs colorado Posts: 737	Re: Cutting holes in a perfectly good hood I'm normally all about making everything function but I have to say,,,,,,functional or not this is simply brilliant!!! You have pulled off, something that could have gone horribly wrong, extremely well. Frank __________________ 70 chevy lwb c10 454/th400 and a 9" rearend suicide doors, marker light fuel fill, 4" cowl , mini tub

08-31-2009, 09:01 PM	#75
R.L. Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Mobile, Al. Posts: 687	Re: Cutting holes in a perfectly good hood I think this is aw-some!

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