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special70gmc · 04-18-2005, 08:43 PM

i wouldnt sandblast the sheetmetal if i were you ive herd alto of horror stories about ppl killing there skins with sand im sure more ppl will chime in on this cuz its not really a good idea my 2cents -kyle

SB_in_SC · 04-18-2005, 09:08 PM

I think Hutch was referring to what looks like a smiley face in the area he drew a box around. At least, that's what I see.

SB_in_SC · 04-21-2005, 10:59 PM

My buddy dropped off a boom pole for my tractor yesterday, so the motor/trans is coming out before the end of the weekend! (If the Lord's willing and the creek don't rise!)

Keepin' ya posted!

Sean

jc · 04-22-2005, 03:15 AM

that first pic is a cool (found in the weeds pic) as cheyenne10 put it.

SB_in_SC · 04-23-2005, 11:50 AM

Got the motor/trans pulled this morning. Not an easy task by yourself, but she gave it up without too much trouble. Here are some pics for y'all.

68w/sbc406 · 04-23-2005, 01:45 PM

soo much easier pulling a motor with out the front clip on

CHEVY & GMC FOREVER · 04-23-2005, 03:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68w/sbc406

soo much easier pulling a motor with out the front clip on

DAMN STRAIGHT, about a week ago I was putting my 350 back in with the front clip on...... what a pain in the a$$.......

SB_in_SC · 04-23-2005, 08:46 PM

I was busy today! Got most of the motor tore down today and took the long block to my brother-in-law's. We're going to finish the tear down Monday night. Check out how clean the inside of the motor is in these pics.

Dean23 · 04-23-2005, 10:43 PM

wow that engine is spotless inside. you are making some great progress. itll be back on the road before you know it

SB_in_SC · 04-25-2005, 10:05 PM

Went to my brother-in-laws tonight and tore the rest of the engine down. Everything looked pretty good. Did find a couple of burnt valves, but nothing major. Should be ready to take to the mach. shop. Here are some pics of the progress.

SB_in_SC · 04-25-2005, 10:11 PM

couple more pics. What do you think of the progress so far????

70c10swb · 04-25-2005, 10:14 PM

good job!!

i want a big block

68w/sbc406 · 04-25-2005, 10:14 PM

the heads look a hell of alot better than the head on my 250 when it came out. one valve had a deep seat, and one valve was missing 1/4 of it. but she still ran on all 4 cylinders

now you just got to get it back together

70c10swb · 04-25-2005, 10:16 PM

wow how many miles were on that, that chain looks streached

SB_in_SC · 04-25-2005, 10:39 PM

73k, but they were HARD miles. It was the station truck, so they were put on two or three miles at a time. And everybody"got on it" b/c it had so much power and was so fun to drive.

chickenwing · 04-26-2005, 09:02 AM

Can't get over how clean that engine is inside. Was the p.o. a 1 brand oil guy? What brand was it?

68w/sbc406 · 04-26-2005, 09:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chickenwing

What brand was it?

probably not penzoil

chickenwing · 04-26-2005, 09:10 AM

No. Am hoping it's Valvolene.

68w/sbc406 · 04-26-2005, 09:19 AM

or castrol

SB_in_SC · 04-26-2005, 12:27 PM

Pops says Quaker State Super Blend. Lots of folks complain how dirty QS looks when you drain it, but more dirt in your oil means less in your engine. The trouble comes when you don't change it regular and that dirty oil starts to gum up. That being said, I still use Castrol in all my machines.

SB_in_SC · 04-26-2005, 08:43 PM

Pulled the Q-Jet off of the intake, getting it ready to clean up. That's about all I did today. Still tired from late night in shop last night.

Where is the best place to buy a master rebuild kit for my 396? I might end up getting it from my machine shop, but would consider buying from board vendor if someone will recommend vendor with good price/quality. I want pistons, cam, the works.

Couple more pice for y'all.

sixty8c10 · 04-27-2005, 06:47 AM

i got my rebuild kit from kitpros.com........ very reasonable, talked to customer service on the phone they shipped exactly what i asked for...didn't try to sell me stuff, and answered almost every question i had

chevyfarmer · 04-27-2005, 09:15 AM

Wow, let me chime in to say awesome truck and great progress!! Those pictures remind me of the 454 I am building for my blazer right now. Please continue to keep us updated. I read through the entire post and just wanted to reinforce the sand blasting issue that was brought up and not completely discussed. I know you are doing the mechanical right now which is great, but please do not touch any sheet metal with a conventional sand blaster

Take sheet metal to a professional to be stripped with a soda blaster or other material that is comparable. A regular sand blaster will work great on the frame and heavier metal, but it will completely destroy (warp) your thin and very nice sheet metal. I learned a very hard lesson with this, lets just say there would be one more very nice 69 front clip in this world if I had never purchased a conventional blaster

. Lesson learned... hard way, sorry for the long post but really wanted to save you a headache......

Keep up the AWESOME work!!!!

SB_in_SC · 04-27-2005, 07:54 PM

Thanks for the advice CF! That's the kind of help I need, a guy with previous experience. I'll check prices on having someone do it, but I'll probably end up sanding it all by hand or with an air sander. I did all the tins on the m/c I just restored and that went pretty good. I had just seen how nice sheetmetal looks when you have it (media) blasted and it looked WAY easier and quicker that sanding blocks and disc sanding. Knew it couldn't be that easy.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 04-28-2005, 10:19 PM

lOOKS LIKE THE PROJECT IS WELL UNDERWAY CONGRATS ON THE PROGRESS..

04-18-2005, 08:43 PM	#101
special70gmc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: long island, new york Posts: 1,333	i wouldnt sandblast the sheetmetal if i were you ive herd alto of horror stories about ppl killing there skins with sand im sure more ppl will chime in on this cuz its not really a good idea my 2cents -kyle __________________ 1986 c-10 swb 5/7 drop 20'' coys 1958 belair 2door

04-18-2005, 09:08 PM	#102
SB_in_SC '68 C10 SWB/FS 396/TH400 Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: SC Posts: 90	I think Hutch was referring to what looks like a smiley face in the area he drew a box around. At least, that's what I see. Attached Images __________________ '68 Custom/10 w/396/TH400 matching #'s '00 C3500 Dually 454 Crew Cab '99 Chevy Tracker 4x4 (1 tuff little muther!) Last edited by SB_in_SC; 04-18-2005 at 09:25 PM.

04-21-2005, 10:59 PM	#103
SB_in_SC '68 C10 SWB/FS 396/TH400 Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: SC Posts: 90	My buddy dropped off a boom pole for my tractor yesterday, so the motor/trans is coming out before the end of the weekend! (If the Lord's willing and the creek don't rise!) Keepin' ya posted! Sean __________________ '68 Custom/10 w/396/TH400 matching #'s '00 C3500 Dually 454 Crew Cab '99 Chevy Tracker 4x4 (1 tuff little muther!)

04-22-2005, 03:15 AM	#104
jc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Jackson, New Jersey Posts: 1,560	that first pic is a cool (found in the weeds pic) as cheyenne10 put it. __________________ 2004 Silverado 2500HD Crewcab 4x4 2000 TOYOTA 4RUNNER 1971 CHEYENNE LWB (THE LOVE SHACK) 1967 c-10 lwb (THE FARMERS DAUGHTER)

04-23-2005, 11:50 AM	#105
SB_in_SC '68 C10 SWB/FS 396/TH400 Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: SC Posts: 90	She's out! Got the motor/trans pulled this morning. Not an easy task by yourself, but she gave it up without too much trouble. Here are some pics for y'all. Attached Images __________________ '68 Custom/10 w/396/TH400 matching #'s '00 C3500 Dually 454 Crew Cab '99 Chevy Tracker 4x4 (1 tuff little muther!) Last edited by SB_in_SC; 04-23-2005 at 11:52 AM.

04-23-2005, 01:45 PM	#106
68w/sbc406 Got Light Emitting Diode? Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Newberg, OR Posts: 2,485	soo much easier pulling a motor with out the front clip on __________________ 1968 1/2 ton 2wd lwb 6 lug disc and bags up front. Next c notch and rear bags '02 Chevy Silverado LT ext cab short bed 2WD 5/7 drop on 22's(the family car) 1993 Cherokee work ride/weekend wheeler

04-23-2005, 08:46 PM	#108
SB_in_SC '68 C10 SWB/FS 396/TH400 Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: SC Posts: 90	More progress pics I was busy today! Got most of the motor tore down today and took the long block to my brother-in-law's. We're going to finish the tear down Monday night. Check out how clean the inside of the motor is in these pics. Attached Images __________________ '68 Custom/10 w/396/TH400 matching #'s '00 C3500 Dually 454 Crew Cab '99 Chevy Tracker 4x4 (1 tuff little muther!)

04-23-2005, 10:43 PM	#109
Dean23 68cst_ss490 Join Date: May 2001 Location: edmonton,canada Posts: 1,363	wow that engine is spotless inside. you are making some great progress. itll be back on the road before you know it __________________ Dean edmonton,canada a winter wonderland 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche LT cold air intake, performance exhaust, Comp cams cam, jba shorty ceramic headers. http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3090973

04-25-2005, 10:05 PM	#110
SB_in_SC '68 C10 SWB/FS 396/TH400 Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: SC Posts: 90	The engine teardown Went to my brother-in-laws tonight and tore the rest of the engine down. Everything looked pretty good. Did find a couple of burnt valves, but nothing major. Should be ready to take to the mach. shop. Here are some pics of the progress. Attached Images __________________ '68 Custom/10 w/396/TH400 matching #'s '00 C3500 Dually 454 Crew Cab '99 Chevy Tracker 4x4 (1 tuff little muther!)

04-25-2005, 10:11 PM	#111
SB_in_SC '68 C10 SWB/FS 396/TH400 Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: SC Posts: 90	couple more pics. What do you think of the progress so far???? Attached Images __________________ '68 Custom/10 w/396/TH400 matching #'s '00 C3500 Dually 454 Crew Cab '99 Chevy Tracker 4x4 (1 tuff little muther!)

04-25-2005, 10:14 PM	#112
70c10swb no brain no headache Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Cape Cod MA Posts: 567	good job!! i want a big block __________________ 1996 GMC Sierra z71 1970 SWB 2wd (project)

04-25-2005, 10:14 PM	#113
68w/sbc406 Got Light Emitting Diode? Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Newberg, OR Posts: 2,485	the heads look a hell of alot better than the head on my 250 when it came out. one valve had a deep seat, and one valve was missing 1/4 of it. but she still ran on all 4 cylinders now you just got to get it back together __________________ 1968 1/2 ton 2wd lwb 6 lug disc and bags up front. Next c notch and rear bags '02 Chevy Silverado LT ext cab short bed 2WD 5/7 drop on 22's(the family car) 1993 Cherokee work ride/weekend wheeler

04-25-2005, 10:16 PM	#114
70c10swb no brain no headache Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Cape Cod MA Posts: 567	wow how many miles were on that, that chain looks streached __________________ 1996 GMC Sierra z71 1970 SWB 2wd (project)

04-25-2005, 10:39 PM	#115
SB_in_SC '68 C10 SWB/FS 396/TH400 Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: SC Posts: 90	73k, but they were HARD miles. It was the station truck, so they were put on two or three miles at a time. And everybody"got on it" b/c it had so much power and was so fun to drive. __________________ '68 Custom/10 w/396/TH400 matching #'s '00 C3500 Dually 454 Crew Cab '99 Chevy Tracker 4x4 (1 tuff little muther!)

04-26-2005, 09:02 AM	#116
chickenwing Lovin' Life in Miss.! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, Mississippi Posts: 1,937	Can't get over how clean that engine is inside. Was the p.o. a 1 brand oil guy? What brand was it? __________________ The truck... you hear that? No really, you did hear that?!!!



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04-26-2005, 09:10 AM	#118
chickenwing Lovin' Life in Miss.! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, Mississippi Posts: 1,937	No. Am hoping it's Valvolene. __________________ The truck... you hear that? No really, you did hear that?!!!

04-26-2005, 09:19 AM	#119
68w/sbc406 Got Light Emitting Diode? Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Newberg, OR Posts: 2,485	or castrol __________________ 1968 1/2 ton 2wd lwb 6 lug disc and bags up front. Next c notch and rear bags '02 Chevy Silverado LT ext cab short bed 2WD 5/7 drop on 22's(the family car) 1993 Cherokee work ride/weekend wheeler

04-26-2005, 12:27 PM	#120
SB_in_SC '68 C10 SWB/FS 396/TH400 Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: SC Posts: 90	Pops says Quaker State Super Blend. Lots of folks complain how dirty QS looks when you drain it, but more dirt in your oil means less in your engine. The trouble comes when you don't change it regular and that dirty oil starts to gum up. That being said, I still use Castrol in all my machines. __________________ '68 Custom/10 w/396/TH400 matching #'s '00 C3500 Dually 454 Crew Cab '99 Chevy Tracker 4x4 (1 tuff little muther!)

04-26-2005, 08:43 PM	#121
SB_in_SC '68 C10 SWB/FS 396/TH400 Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: SC Posts: 90	little progress and motor question Pulled the Q-Jet off of the intake, getting it ready to clean up. That's about all I did today. Still tired from late night in shop last night. Where is the best place to buy a master rebuild kit for my 396? I might end up getting it from my machine shop, but would consider buying from board vendor if someone will recommend vendor with good price/quality. I want pistons, cam, the works. Couple more pice for y'all. Attached Images __________________ '68 Custom/10 w/396/TH400 matching #'s '00 C3500 Dually 454 Crew Cab '99 Chevy Tracker 4x4 (1 tuff little muther!)

04-27-2005, 06:47 AM	#122
sixty8c10 MY EX DRIVES A BROOM Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Herington, KS Posts: 869	i got my rebuild kit from kitpros.com........ very reasonable, talked to customer service on the phone they shipped exactly what i asked for...didn't try to sell me stuff, and answered almost every question i had __________________ They say nobody's perfect. I'm a nobody, so I must be perfect. Building Nemo -1968 C10 Long Bed FRED -1947 KB-2 International

04-27-2005, 09:15 AM	#123
chevyfarmer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Owosso, Mi Posts: 242	Wow, let me chime in to say awesome truck and great progress!! Those pictures remind me of the 454 I am building for my blazer right now. Please continue to keep us updated. I read through the entire post and just wanted to reinforce the sand blasting issue that was brought up and not completely discussed. I know you are doing the mechanical right now which is great, but please do not touch any sheet metal with a conventional sand blaster Take sheet metal to a professional to be stripped with a soda blaster or other material that is comparable. A regular sand blaster will work great on the frame and heavier metal, but it will completely destroy (warp) your thin and very nice sheet metal. I learned a very hard lesson with this, lets just say there would be one more very nice 69 front clip in this world if I had never purchased a conventional blaster . Lesson learned... hard way, sorry for the long post but really wanted to save you a headache...... Keep up the AWESOME work!!!! __________________ 67 short wide 355ci 3 on tree 69 short wide 250ci 3 on tree 68 long wide 283 3 on tree 72 2wd Blazer project 454 5 speed Last edited by chevyfarmer; 04-27-2005 at 09:17 AM.

04-27-2005, 07:54 PM	#124
SB_in_SC '68 C10 SWB/FS 396/TH400 Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: SC Posts: 90	Thanks for the advice CF! That's the kind of help I need, a guy with previous experience. I'll check prices on having someone do it, but I'll probably end up sanding it all by hand or with an air sander. I did all the tins on the m/c I just restored and that went pretty good. I had just seen how nice sheetmetal looks when you have it (media) blasted and it looked WAY easier and quicker that sanding blocks and disc sanding. Knew it couldn't be that easy. __________________ '68 Custom/10 w/396/TH400 matching #'s '00 C3500 Dually 454 Crew Cab '99 Chevy Tracker 4x4 (1 tuff little muther!)

04-28-2005, 10:19 PM	#125
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