CRGRS 66 – Winter Build Thread

[flips72]

the 5 speed will be nice behind the 350, i see lots of tire smoke in your future i cant get over how solid your truck is,great to have a platform like that to start with.

[CRGRS 66]

Originally Posted by flips72

the 5 speed will be nice behind the 350, i see lots of tire smoke in your future i cant get over how solid your truck is,great to have a platform like that to start with.

Thanks Flips, I am ecstatic at the condition of this truck, no tire smoke for this boy though

[Bazooka]

Originally Posted by CRGRS 66

Picked up my transmission today, Camaro 5spd with S10 tail shaft, has new bearings and seals. Picking up my crate engine Thursday.

I'm doing the same swap on my grandpas old truck to keep it alive and just make it more enjoyable to drive. The old granny low trans thats in there now def has to go. I think its on its last leg anyway.

I don't think I'll be doing any burnouts either not sure how much abuse a t5 can take behind a 350. Should last a long time the way I drive. I have got my share of tickets in the past and tires are expensive anyway. buuut I havent had a 3rd pedal behind a v8 in awhile hopefully I can resist the urge.

[CRGRS 66]

little bit of progress the last couple of days in preparation of pulling the engine
-dropped the drive shaft
-disconnected the e brake cables
-removed the shifter
-disconnected exhaust
-removed engine and bell housing mounting bolts (bell housing mount rubbers are pretty swollen, will order new ones
-removed rams horns (gonna blast and paint those up pretty)
-disconnected fuel line, and removed fuel pump

still need to disconnect ignition wiring and drop the tranny, will double check, but I think it will be ready to yank then, going to store it in the crate that the new engine will be coming in

Getting quite a collection of parts to blast and paint. Need to get the sand blast booth I bought put together. I am off Friday and Monday, so should make plenty of progress this weekend.

[CRGRS 66]

Originally Posted by Bazooka

I'm doing the same swap on my grandpas old truck to keep it alive and just make it more enjoyable to drive. The old granny low trans thats in there now def has to go. I think its on its last leg anyway.

I don't think I'll be doing any burnouts either not sure how much abuse a t5 can take behind a 350. Should last a long time the way I drive. I have got my share of tickets in the past and tires are expensive anyway. buuut I havent had a 3rd pedal behind a v8 in awhile hopefully I can resist the urge.

Thanks for posting bazooka, yes, the T5 will not stand up to much abuse, but the drive-ability factor is my goal with the swap, no racing plans in my future.

[Snowbound]

Could you post up some shots of your engine mounts? Curious what the differences are from your V8 to my L6 mounts are.

Started a build thread finally, since you were prodding me, LOL.

Brian

[clemdaddy]

man, that trans is too cool. new motor, new trans...wow.
you going hyd. clutch or mech.? changing gears? posi?
nice work!

[CRGRS 66]

Originally Posted by Snowbound

Could you post up some shots of your engine mounts? Curious what the differences are from your V8 to my L6 mounts are.

Started a build thread finally, since you were prodding me, LOL.

Brian

Will try to get you ssome pictures at lunch today. I will have a look for your thread, and start creeping you too

Originally Posted by clemdaddy

man, that trans is too cool. new motor, new trans...wow.
you going hyd. clutch or mech.? changing gears? posi?
nice work!

sticking with the mechanical clutch, sticking with the stock gears (believe they are 3.73), first gear ratio is very close to the original 3speed, overdrive gear should make highway driving... a little more bearable and fuel efficient. Thanks for the comp too!

[McMurphy]

Originally Posted by Snowbound

Could you post up some shots of your engine mounts? Curious what the differences are from your V8 to my L6 mounts are.

Started a build thread finally, since you were prodding me, LOL.

Brian

Brian on this page of my build there is a lay out photo of the 2 different frame mounts.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...487100&page=12
Hope this helps.

[Greg63]

Originally Posted by Snowbound

Could you post up some shots of your engine mounts? Curious what the differences are from your V8 to my L6 mounts are.

Started a build thread finally, since you were prodding me, LOL.

Brian

I have often wondered what the difference in frame mounts were between 6cyl and 8 cyl.
Back in 1982 I simply took off the engine mounts that were on my original 230 c.i., bolted them onto my 350 (long gone) and bolted both sides to the original frame mounts - without relocating or replacing them.

30 years later I still am running the same mounts.
Greg.

[CRGRS 66]

Kind of excited today, picked up my 350, got it onto the engine stand. Just need to drop the tranny, and pull the O'l 283 out. Curious to see how the flywheel looks, assume it needs to be resurfaced, hope there aren't any cracks. Will be plopping the 283 on the skid that the 350 came out of, then it is time to tear down the front suspension, and prep the frame and firewall for paint.

[notsolo]

Sweet Score Craig ...Off to great start, black and white under the hood too.... When you get ready for cab insulation this is what I used.. Fat Man under this closed cell foam from EZ Cool .. www.lobucrod.com.. Probably over kill but it is nice.....Ed

[darkhorse970]

Nice build you've got going, I'm in.
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[CRGRS 66]

Originally Posted by notsolo

Sweet Score Craig ...Off to great start, black and white under the hood too.... When you get ready for cab insulation this is what I used.. Fat Man under this closed cell foam from EZ Cool .. www.lobucrod.com.. Probably over kill but it is nice.....Ed

Thanks! The engine will actually be painted chevy orange. Thanks for the tip on the insulation, looks/sounds like a great product, and the price is right too.

Originally Posted by darkhorse970

Nice build you've got going, I'm in.
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Thanks for noticin!

[Manny063011]

Just checked out your thread, looking good! Man i bet its freezing up in canada right now. ill be keeping a eye out on your thread! oh and chevy orange FTW!

[CRGRS 66]

Originally Posted by Manny063011

Just checked out your thread, looking good! Man i bet its freezing up in canada right now. ill be keeping a eye out on your thread! oh and chevy orange FTW!

Thanks Manny, hope I don't disappoint... chevy orange FTW "for the win", not sure I get that, but I will take it

It went up to 72F here yesterday, more like 55-60 today, the nasty temps are comin though!

[CRGRS 66]

Well, I got a lot accomplished on my extra long weekend. It helps to have a friend in the shop who listens, kinda wish Humphrey would pitch in here or there though

In between playing hockey myself, coaching my kids team, and going to watch my step son's Junior "C" hockey game, I got the engine/transmission out, and the front suspension and steering ripped off. It doesn't sound like much, but this IS my first rodeo, so I am learning as I go. I hadn't planned on removing the cross member, but it seemed a good idea to get it off and get it sand blasted. Would have been a nasty, time consuming job to prep that for paint in place. It was remarkably easy actually.

[jsdoyle]

Going to look great!
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[CRGRS 66]

missed the main shot...

Also, question for you guys... is the cross brace that is pictured supposed to be shaped like that?

The picture of the frame with the back of the blade against it doesn't really show it very well, but in front of where the steering box mounts there is quite an indentation in the frame. This is not normal either I presume (more evidence of the collision that I suspect took place at the front drivers corner)

[CRGRS 66]

Craigerrrrr is ready for beer now

[Snowbound]

The crossmember is bent down. Should be level, as that is where the 6 cyl rad mounts. Interesting the holes appear to be missing.
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[CRGRS 66]

Originally Posted by jsdoyle

Going to look great!
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Hopin so! Thanks

Originally Posted by Snowbound

The crossmember is bent down. Should be level, as that is where the 6 cyl rad mounts. Interesting the holes appear to be missing.
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This is an original 283 truck, not sure about the 6 cyl rad mount holes. If you look you will see the rad support saddle(s) at the top of that picture.

[63sbssbbw]

The x-m should have holes for both
So, yeah that's kind of strange.
Mine had a similar bend in it.nothing the BFH won't fix.
That framerail bow is different!
I assume the frame is square ??(+- 1/8").
It may interfere with your PS conversion plates(or not?),just something to watch for.
Looking good so far Craig
T

[Ta2Don]

Originally Posted by CRGRS 66

Well, I got a lot accomplished on my extra long weekend. It helps to have a friend in the shop who listens, kinda wish Humphrey would pitch in here or there though

In between playing hockey myself, coaching my kids team, and going to watch my step son's Junior "C" hockey game, I got the engine/transmission out, and the front suspension and steering ripped off. It doesn't sound like much, but this IS my first rodeo, so I am learning as I go. I hadn't planned on removing the cross member, but it seemed a good idea to get it off and get it sand blasted. Would have been a nasty, time consuming job to prep that for paint in place. It was remarkably easy actually.

Keep up the great work, looks and sounds like you are having as much fun with your build as I am with mine...

[MARTYZ]

Looking good CRGRS. little late getting on board just found your thread.For your first rodeo you are motoring along like a pro.
Not far from Cambridge or Newmarket either,should find a show next summer we can all go to.