Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB

[Bennett68C10]

Well its a good thing I sent back all those sbc parts to Jegs. This weekend I picked up a low mile 454 bored .030 over. I got it for $880.00 Can't wait to clean it up and get it painted and in the frame.

[Bennett68C10]

I got some 68-71 BBC frame mounts off of ebay so I sand blasted them and modified them so that I can use my SBC motor mounts. I cut two plugs out of my old rear shock mounts I cut off. They are 1/4" steel and was the same thickness as the stands. Now I can use sbc mounts and not have to worry about expensive bbc ones.

[Bennett68C10]

Some pics of my champion 3 core radiator that I got off of ebay. Nice quality.

[gringoloco]

Nice work on the mounts. 468ci should get 'er moving

[mcbassin]

Super looking parts and congrats on the big block score.

[Bennett68C10]

Originally Posted by gringoloco

Nice work on the mounts. 468ci should get 'er moving

Thankyou I'm hoping I can get the big block cleaned up and painted and in my frame in the next couple of weeks. Then I can put my sbc up for sale. I'm excited I can't wait to fire it.
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[Bennett68C10]

Originally Posted by mcbassin

Super looking parts and congrats on the big block score.

Thankyou I have been wanting a big block and the opportunity presented itself, so I didn't even hesitate. It is running about 10:1 compression with .250 dome pistons and peanut port heads. I know they are not the best heads but should be a torque monster. The cam specs are unknown as the guy couldn't remember what size it was, all he could say was big. He did however give me a brand new Comp Cams Magnum 280H to go with it incase the cam was a little to big for me.
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[Bennett68C10]

I Cleaned up and painted my Big Block yesterday. Next I will mount up my carb, distributor, spark plugs wires, starter, flexplate and water pump. Then I'll get this beast started.

[big_al_71]

Originally Posted by Bennett--G4L

Got my Coys C-5's in. Well just the fronts that is. They are 18x8 with 4.5bs Flat Black with Yokohama S-Drive 245/45/18. Will be ordering my 20x10 for the rears in a couple of weeks, still need to get my axle conversion for the rear. I love the way these wheels look. Special thanks to Big Al, i spent countless ours drooling over his beautiful truck. Sorry for the dark camera phone pics.

Thanks Bennett I dont know how I missed your build...Anyhow I am suscribed and I am praying that my truck ends up with the same stance of your 72...

great job on the 68 keep the picts coming!!!!

[Bennett68C10]

Originally Posted by big_al_71

Thanks Bennett I dont know how I missed your build...Anyhow I am suscribed and I am praying that my truck ends up with the same stance of your 72...

great job on the 68 keep the picts coming!!!!

Thanks Al, it's been a bit of a struggle at times but I keep plugging away at it. I'm hoping to have it done in the next year or so. I plan on bagging this truck eventually but probably won't be until after the truck is finished and the funds allow me to do it.

[Bennett68C10]

Started bolting on some eye candy on my 454. It is looking really good, I sure did make the right choice switching to the big block. I still have to make up my spark plug wires but have to wait until I get some new boots. I ordered the wrong boots, the 90 degree boots sit right on the headers so I need to get some multi angle boots. Anyways enjoy the pics.

[brans72]

Mine telling me size of the transmission line holes in raditor?

[Bennett68C10]

Originally Posted by brans72

Mine telling me size of the transmission line holes in raditor?

I'm pretty sure they are 5/16"
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[67cheby]

looks great !

[Bennett68C10]

Originally Posted by 67cheby

looks great !

Thankyou
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[raull]

love them big blocks , beautiful sound , great job on the orange and black look , i have those valve covers on mine , pricy but they look awsome

[Bennett68C10]

Originally Posted by raull

love them big blocks , beautiful sound , great job on the orange and black look , i have those valve covers on mine , pricy but they look awsome

Thank you, I love big blocks too, I had to have another one. I couldn't just settle with the small block. I have loved those valve covers from the first time I saw them and finally had the chance to get them. They are the Summit brand knockoffs but you can't tell the difference from the GM. They look great.

[raull]

Had me fooled !!!!!!

[raull]

Here is a pix of mine

[Bennett68C10]

Originally Posted by raull

Here is a pix of mine

The only thing I can notice is the casting looks to be a little smoother on yours, these valve covers are awesome looking though. Wish I had your motor in my truck lol. Maybe one day
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[raull]

trust me you dont , it was one headache after another , mixing old school big block running hot motor here in humid hot south florida with new technology , but at the end yes , all worth it

[Cole D.]

Nice job! I look forward to seeing more pics.

[Bennett68C10]

Originally Posted by raull

trust me you dont , it was one headache after another , mixing old school big block running hot motor here in humid hot south florida with new technology , but at the end yes , all worth it

I would take the headaches to get the end result lol, besides it seems this build has been nothing but headaches at times

[Bennett68C10]

Originally Posted by Cole D.

Nice job! I look forward to seeing more pics.

Thankyou

[Bennett68C10]

Finished up my motor today on this crazy cold rainy/snowy day in NJ. Yes i said snow in October, way to early for this. Anyways some pics: