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VA72C10 · 03-09-2011, 10:31 PM

Man, I am so sorry to hear that!!!

I hope the shop steps up and does what's right. If not I would let them know I would be posting on this forum, craigslist, and everywhere else you can think of their info so no one else ever goes there....

VA72C10 · 03-09-2011, 10:32 PM

And...if you decide to not see it through...before you tear it down have you consider contacting the guy who made you the nice offer on it and see if they'd be interested still?

Slick67 · 03-09-2011, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

Man, I am so sorry to hear that!!!

I hope the shop steps up and does what's right. If not I would let them know I would be posting on this forum, craigslist, and everywhere else you can think of their info so no one else ever goes there....

I think he will but we'll see. As for slammin them, I would have to see how they react to the whole issue.

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

And...if you decide to not see it through...before you tear it down have you consider contacting the guy who made you the nice offer on it and see if they'd be interested still?

I have already looked to make sure his number is in my phone, it is. I just don't see getting what I have in it with everything as is. I may have to put it on blocks and step away for awhile. Don't think Ronnie would be too happy about it being in the way for a long time. On the flip side it may not take too long and I'll be back at this point in a month or two. I'm prayin.

butternut1972 · 03-09-2011, 11:07 PM

Dude! that sucks. I hope the shop steps up, Don't give up Bro, your to close. I hope everything goes your way. Hang in there it will be worth it.

Slick67 · 03-09-2011, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by butternut1972

Dude! that sucks. I hope the shop steps up, Don't give up Bro, your to close. I hope everything goes your way. Hang in there it will be worth it.

Thanks butternut. I'll keep you all informed on it. This is like a nightmare, but real. DANG, CRAP, POOP, ERRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!! Put explitives where needed.

my67chevytruck · 03-10-2011, 12:06 AM

Sorry to hear David! The shop should step up to the plate. Any reputable shop would have hot tanked, and magnafluxed the block before starting the build.

Keep me in the loop bro.
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Slick67 · 03-10-2011, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by my67chevytruck

Sorry to hear David! The shop should step up to the plate. Any reputable shop would have hot tanked, and magnafluxed the block before starting the build.

Keep me in the loop bro.
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It does suck. He's reputable but has to outsource these services which I didn't know at the time. I'll keep ya in the loop on the latest.

slick copper · 03-10-2011, 05:02 AM

Breaks my heart dude. Don't give in, I'm sure you could drop in another engine, maybe a 350? But hopefully the shop will do the right thing!!!!

**67cheby** · 03-10-2011, 10:44 AM

well i hope it works out , i am experiencing set backs myself i understand your pain

Seventy Two · 03-10-2011, 11:39 AM

Ouch! I have lived your pain. Hang in there, don't throw the wrench in just yet!

Slick67 · 03-10-2011, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by slick copper

Breaks my heart dude. Don't give in, I'm sure you could drop in another engine, maybe a 350? But hopefully the shop will do the right thing!!!!

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Originally Posted by 67cheby

well i hope it works out , i am experiencing set backs myself i understand your pain

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Originally Posted by Seventy Two

Ouch! I have lived your pain. Hang in there, don't throw the wrench in just yet!

That's what this forum is really all about, faith, understanding and support!!! 67Cheby, I'm keepin you in mind. Thanks guys. I am really hoping for another 327.....cause my breather cover already has the emblems.

I will take a picture of it today and post it.

propanemudtruck · 03-10-2011, 01:24 PM

OH NO!!!!

Is it anything that could be welded up? I know there are plenty of reputable engine shops that could do that type of work.

68 TT · 03-10-2011, 03:28 PM

Do you know what year your 327 block is? The 68 & 69 vintage ones are the same as a 350 block all the way up to 1985.

Some even have the same casting number used for both engines.

propanemudtruck · 03-14-2011, 07:52 AM

Good News, I hope! Any news since the no-show?

Slick67 · 03-14-2011, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by propanemudtruck

Good News, I hope! Any news since the no-show?

I have heard from other people that this is an area that can be welded easily since there is no pressure in this area. But no new news from the builder. I called twice Saturday with no answer, but they are not open to the public on weekends so it's a hit or miss. I am calling him today but we have bad weather so I don't see anything happenin.

propanemudtruck · 03-14-2011, 01:00 PM

If things don't work out, I bet drilling out the end of the crack to prevent spreading (always recommended) and a braze job and you'd be good to go! Wonder where the end of the crack is under the timing cover and how the plug would work short of pigg puddy or similar...

Slick67 · 03-14-2011, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by propanemudtruck

If things don't work out, I bet drilling out the end of the crack to prevent spreading (always recommended) and a braze job and you'd be good to go! Wonder where the end of the crack is under the timing cover and how the plug would work short of pigg puddy or similar...

Wish I had more knowledge on the plug he talked about. Can't even take anything off of the engine till he gets the chance to look at it. Stalemate. I agree with ya, drill it, weld it, drive it.

72SWBChevy · 03-10-2011, 05:03 PM

Really sorry to hear that! Sucks, but try and stay positve. Dont give up, hope the engine shop takes care of you.

Jeffs70 · 03-10-2011, 05:19 PM

oh no Slick sorry to hear about this. yeah man dont give up just yet. you have went a long way and put in alot of hard work in this amazing project. hope it all goes your way.

Slick67 · 03-10-2011, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by propanemudtruck

OH NO!!!!

Is it anything that could be welded up? I know there are plenty of reputable engine shops that could do that type of work.

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Originally Posted by 68 TT

Do you know what year your 327 block is? The 68 & 69 vintage ones are the same as a 350 block all the way up to 1985.

Some even have the same casting number used for both engines.

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Originally Posted by 72SWBChevy

Really sorry to hear that! Sucks, but try and stay positve. Dont give up, hope the engine shop takes care of you.

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Originally Posted by Jeffs70

oh no Slick sorry to hear about this. yeah man dont give up just yet. you have went a long way and put in alot of hard work in this amazing project. hope it all goes your way.

Thanks for the support guys!! Alright, here's the latest. I went by the shop this morning and Chris, the owner, was there. I talked with him for a minute then told him the bad news. After the shock of what I told him had dissapeared from his face he said that he would do whatever it took to make it right without hesitation. He first suggested a plug and said if that would not fix it, then he would find another old 327 block. I was relieved big time!!! The block is a 1966 Vette/Camaro block which has no tube in the front of the block where later 67 and up blocks do. He said that they do magnaflux every block but sometimes they have pourous iron and it will not be detected. The location of the crack surprised him, he had never seen one crack in this area. The plug he refered to is supposed to be a permanent fix that is very reliable, and can be installed without pulling the engine. He said that he would meet me at the shop in the morning to look at my truck, all is going well so far! Keep your fingers crossed for me!!!!!!

**67cheby** · 03-10-2011, 06:38 PM

great news

Slick67 · 03-10-2011, 06:43 PM

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great news

Absolutely!!!!

Slick67 · 03-10-2011, 06:50 PM

Here are some pics of the block. It is easy to see where it is cause it cracked through the paint.
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VA72C10 · 03-10-2011, 07:25 PM

wow, weird place to crack. Sounds like things will be taken care of.

butternut1972 · 03-10-2011, 07:46 PM

Thats great news dude. Hopefully you will be back on track in no time.

03-09-2011, 10:31 PM	#1
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 1967 C10 Custom Big Window Man, I am so sorry to hear that!!! I hope the shop steps up and does what's right. If not I would let them know I would be posting on this forum, craigslist, and everywhere else you can think of their info so no one else ever goes there.... __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

03-09-2011, 10:32 PM	#2
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 1967 C10 Custom Big Window And...if you decide to not see it through...before you tear it down have you consider contacting the guy who made you the nice offer on it and see if they'd be interested still? __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA. Last edited by VA72C10; 03-09-2011 at 10:32 PM.

03-09-2011, 11:07 PM	#4
butternut1972 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: longview,wa Posts: 1,094	Re: 1967 C10 Custom Big Window Dude! that sucks. I hope the shop steps up, Don't give up Bro, your to close. I hope everything goes your way. Hang in there it will be worth it. __________________ 1972 GMC (PROJECT LONG OVERDUE) 1998 SWB 4WD

03-10-2011, 12:06 AM	#6
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: 1967 C10 Custom Big Window Sorry to hear David! The shop should step up to the plate. Any reputable shop would have hot tanked, and magnafluxed the block before starting the build. Keep me in the loop bro. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470

03-10-2011, 05:02 AM	#8
slick copper Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Richmond, KY Posts: 1,137	Re: 1967 C10 Custom Big Window Breaks my heart dude. Don't give in, I'm sure you could drop in another engine, maybe a 350? But hopefully the shop will do the right thing!!!! __________________ Raymond 1967 Chevy C/10 LWB Custom Optioned "big window truck" AKA Copper. My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=452594 The story of how I got the truck:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=450939 Ole Smokey Build Thread 2002 Silverado 8.1L Crew Cab SOLDhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=618402

03-10-2011, 10:44 AM	#9
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: 1967 C10 Custom Big Window well i hope it works out , i am experiencing set backs myself i understand your pain __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

03-10-2011, 11:39 AM	#10
Seventy Two Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Grande Prairie Alberta Posts: 105	Re: 1967 C10 Custom Big Window Ouch! I have lived your pain. Hang in there, don't throw the wrench in just yet!

03-10-2011, 01:24 PM	#12
propanemudtruck Local Redneck Authority Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 584	Re: 1967 C10 Custom Big Window OH NO!!!! Is it anything that could be welded up? I know there are plenty of reputable engine shops that could do that type of work. __________________ -Kevin four on the floor feel the beat in your soul movin to the rhythym pumpin til ya cant take no more dance if you want to do what you came to you cant ignore the feeling of that four on the floor

03-10-2011, 03:28 PM	#13
68 TT Still plays with trucks Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 3,556	Re: 1967 C10 Custom Big Window Do you know what year your 327 block is? The 68 & 69 vintage ones are the same as a 350 block all the way up to 1985. Some even have the same casting number used for both engines. __________________ miSSed opportunity - ground up creation of an AWD 1994 454 SS that never was http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=795577 69 C10 shortbed stepside 400 small block - built like what a super sport truck could have been 69 K20 lwb TBI 350 4L60E NP208 14-bolt Dana-44 w/disc 68 Camaro SS / RS 500hp 439 inch roller cam big block 4L80E 79 Malibu TPI 350 4L60 w/ Z28 steering & sway bars

03-14-2011, 07:52 AM	#14
propanemudtruck Local Redneck Authority Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 584	Re: 1967 C10 Custom Big Window Good News, I hope! Any news since the no-show? __________________ -Kevin four on the floor feel the beat in your soul movin to the rhythym pumpin til ya cant take no more dance if you want to do what you came to you cant ignore the feeling of that four on the floor

03-14-2011, 01:00 PM	#16
propanemudtruck Local Redneck Authority Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 584	Re: 1967 C10 Custom Big Window If things don't work out, I bet drilling out the end of the crack to prevent spreading (always recommended) and a braze job and you'd be good to go! Wonder where the end of the crack is under the timing cover and how the plug would work short of pigg puddy or similar... __________________ -Kevin four on the floor feel the beat in your soul movin to the rhythym pumpin til ya cant take no more dance if you want to do what you came to you cant ignore the feeling of that four on the floor

03-10-2011, 05:03 PM	#18
72SWBChevy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Houston Tx Posts: 753	Re: 1967 C10 Custom Big Window Really sorry to hear that! Sucks, but try and stay positve. Dont give up, hope the engine shop takes care of you. __________________ 1977 Camaro 468 BBC - SOLD - 1972 Chevy SWB....in the works!! 2006 Crew Cab Dmax/Allison Summit White-SOLD- 2009 Toyota Tacoma V6 Pre Runner - daily driver - my build thread -http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...95#post4774595

03-10-2011, 05:19 PM	#19
Jeffs70 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Valley Springs, Ca Posts: 857	Re: 1967 C10 Custom Big Window oh no Slick sorry to hear about this. yeah man dont give up just yet. you have went a long way and put in alot of hard work in this amazing project. hope it all goes your way. __________________ My Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=442487 My Picture Gallery http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...0&ppuser=36004

03-10-2011, 06:38 PM	#21
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: 1967 C10 Custom Big Window great news __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

03-10-2011, 06:50 PM	#23
Slick67 Sofa King Crazy!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,090	Re: 1967 C10 Custom Big Window Here are some pics of the block. It is easy to see where it is cause it cracked through the paint. __________________ You found the Tater. *My Blazer Build (New)* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654650 *My 67 Build* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335650 67 Chevy LWB big window a/c AKA TOTALLED BY A JACKASS. 1972 2wd Blazer "Porterbuilt and Sloshed"



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03-10-2011, 07:25 PM	#24
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 1967 C10 Custom Big Window wow, weird place to crack. Sounds like things will be taken care of. __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

03-10-2011, 07:46 PM	#25
butternut1972 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: longview,wa Posts: 1,094	Re: 1967 C10 Custom Big Window Thats great news dude. Hopefully you will be back on track in no time. __________________ 1972 GMC (PROJECT LONG OVERDUE) 1998 SWB 4WD

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