The Egg Hauler.... not much of a build

[jcramsey]

Originally Posted by rusty76

Heck it was worth it just for the chips.....lol. I'd like to see this thing in your truck. I'd like to learn more about it too.

I'm pretty much a newbie with these motors, but so far it seems fairly simplistic.

Originally Posted by Monte's62

Nice score with the 4bt......and chips

Haha thanks. Too scared to try them out though.

Originally Posted by TJ's Chevy

Nice score with the 4bt. Personally I'd like to see you turbo the 250. But whatever ya decide...Cheerin you on.

Thanks TJ... I go back and forth every day as to what I want to do haha. I still like the turbo 250 because I won't have to do any frame mods and I can keep it stealthy with the three speed OD

[jcramsey]

4bt dream was short lived. Put the van on craigslist last week for silly money and got a deposit on it the next day. Couple of local guys build food trucks and this one is going to get done for a lady in Kentucky.

Took the 66 out the other day and I'm getting some steam coming out from the defrost vents on the dash. Leaky heater core? Looks like the radiator has developed a slight leak as well. Might have to put some of the 4bt money towards some new parts!

[likaroc13]

Congrats on the sell! That thing definitely looked worthy of becoming a food truck. Good luck on getting the '66 issues sorted out.

[TJ's Chevy]

And with some of that money you can get a turbo!

[jcramsey]

Originally Posted by likaroc13

Congrats on the sell! That thing definitely looked worthy of becoming a food truck. Good luck on getting the '66 issues sorted out.

Thanks Phillip! You might have seen some of their trucks around town. They built the Coastal Craft and Crust truck...that is the one I've seen at a few shows and events.

Originally Posted by TJ's Chevy

And with some of that money you can get a turbo!

Thanks TJ...the thought has crossed my mind . I think my dad said the guy he sold the original 250 to was going to give it back to him. I need to follow up with him on that. If so...maybe a little turbo fun before the original engine goes back in.

[likaroc13]

Originally Posted by jcramsey

Thanks Phillip! You might have seen some of their trucks around town. They built the Coastal Craft and Crust truck...that is the one I've seen at a few shows and events.

That's super cool! I don't recall seeing that one before, but I never made it to many events with food trucks. My wife may have seen it before though, so I'll have to ask her.

[jcramsey]

Not much new to report. Just been driving the truck here and there and using it on my runs to Lowes or hauling stuff for friends.

I did pick up a stable mate this past weekend. 63 4 door Nova. Gotta have something to keep my hands busy.

[rusty76]

Oh man a more door Nova. Make such a great cruiser and ride around car. Love it.

[jcramsey]

Originally Posted by rusty76

Oh man a more door Nova. Make such a great cruiser and ride around car. Love it.

Thanks rusty....glad to see some more door love!

[jcramsey]

Well...this past weekend was bittersweet. My family came down to visit for Memorial Day and my brother hauled the 66 back home for my dad who bought it back from me. I've enjoyed every minute of owning the truck, but I want to make the Nova a solid little beater/cruiser that I don't feel guilty about cutting up to do so. My dad is getting the original 6 back so I kept my 250 and will be putting it in the Nova.

Just so I don't get kicked off the board...I saw this K5 Jimmy posted on Craigslist about 7 am yesterday and had the title in my hand at 9:30 am.

[TJ's Chevy]

I'm gonna miss the ol truck. Be sure to PM me a link to your Nova's build thread though.

[jcramsey]

Originally Posted by TJ's Chevy

I'm gonna miss the ol truck. Be sure to PM me a link to your Nova's build thread though.

Thanks TJ, I'll be sure to send you a link. Can't wait to your new engine and transmission in action!

[1963c-10]

Glad you were able to pick up a Jimmy and keep us posted on the progression of that build and the Nova!!!

[rusty76]

Sad in one way but happy in another. Glad to see your dad got the truck. I'm also glad to see you working on the Nova. Will there be a build thread on the Nova? I'm hoping so. Nice looking Blazer too.

[Ta2Don]

Originally Posted by rusty76

Sad in one way but happy in another. Glad to see your dad got the truck. I'm also glad to see you working on the Nova. Will there be a build thread on the Nova? I'm hoping so. Nice looking Blazer too.

X2...
Sure hope you do a build thread on the Nova in the Alternate Tinkerings area...

[likaroc13]

Bummer seeing the truck go, but it's good to know it's still in the family. Hope your dad has much fun with it. Glad I had a chance to see it before we moved. Was that K-5 in Charleston? It looks familiar, but maybe I've seen another one similar somewhere. Hope you have fun with the Nova as well!

[jcramsey]

Originally Posted by 1963c-10

Glad you were able to pick up a Jimmy and keep us posted on the progression of that build and the Nova!!!

Originally Posted by Ta2Don

X2...
Sure hope you do a build thread on the Nova in the Alternate Tinkerings area...

Thanks guys! I'll be sure to put the Nova into the Alternate Tinkerings area for sure...I didn't even realize we had that section!

Originally Posted by Lugnutz65

Sorry to see the Egg Hauler go but you have plenty of fun stuff to keep you busy. That T5 is gonna go WHERE?????

I keep stocking up on T5s and various parts. I'm planning to build a World Class V8 Camaro T5 with an S10 tail. I'll make a hybrid using a WC S10 main shaft with the VSS in the S10 location. That way the VSS will work and it will be perfect for someone with electric gauges (I think).

You know where to find me. Nice meeting you at the Charlotte Auto Fair.

Hey Jay...the t5 is going into my brother's 36 low cab Chevy truck... after he finishes the complete remodel on the 1930's farm house he and his wife recently bought. His toy funds may be dried up for a little while though Yes, it was great to meet you at the AutoFair as well!

Originally Posted by likaroc13

Bummer seeing the truck go, but it's good to know it's still in the family. Hope your dad has much fun with it. Glad I had a chance to see it before we moved. Was that K-5 in Charleston? It looks familiar, but maybe I've seen another one similar somewhere. Hope you have fun with the Nova as well!

Yea it eases the pain to know that I can still drive the truck whenever I go home to visit. I think my dad is looking forward to taking it up the mountain to the show in Poplar, NC that he usually goes to. The K-5 was in West Ashley right off of Magnolia. I remember seeing it briefly on craigslist a few months back as well so you might have seen it then. The PO was co-owner at Affordabikes downtown and he said it was his daily driver until maybe September of last year. My wife is not a fan, but all my buddies want to buy it I want to use it as a beach wagon/cruiser for the summer, get it cleaned up and straightened out and then will probably sell it.

[likaroc13]

Originally Posted by jcramsey

Yea it eases the pain to know that I can still drive the truck whenever I go home to visit. I think my dad is looking forward to taking it up the mountain to the show in Poplar, NC that he usually goes to. The K-5 was in West Ashley right off of Magnolia. I remember seeing it briefly on craigslist a few months back as well so you might have seen it then. The PO was co-owner at Affordabikes downtown and he said it was his daily driver until maybe September of last year. My wife is not a fan, but all my buddies want to buy it I want to use it as a beach wagon/cruiser for the summer, get it cleaned up and straightened out and then will probably sell it.

I definitely bet it's the same one I remember seeing then. Sounds like a good plan for it, if it doesn't sell before then.

[jcramsey]

My dad just sent me a text and said he picked up a 5.3 to put in the Egg Hauler. Yeaaaaaa

My uncle has done quite a few swaps now and talked him into it. Probably will take a while piecing it together and getting it all figured out. Should be a nice driver when he gets it done though.

[likaroc13]

[jcramsey]

The 5.3 ended up being a 4.8, but my dad went ahead with it anyway. I think he got it for pretty solid deal.

Looking to switch to an automatic trans. Is it possible to use an automatic column shifter from one of these trucks, or is an aftermarket floor shifter mandatory?

[scoot_mcgrute]

Originally Posted by jcramsey

The 5.3 ended up being a 4.8, but my dad went ahead with it anyway. I think he got it for pretty solid deal.

Awesome! 4.8s are good little motors. They aren't that much lower in numbers compared to a 5.3. I had an 02 Silverado 4x4 with a 4.8 and it scooted right along, my 66 will get a 4.8 eventually .

[jcramsey]

Originally Posted by scoot_mcgrute

Awesome! 4.8s are good little motors. They aren't that much lower in numbers compared to a 5.3. I had an 02 Silverado 4x4 with a 4.8 and it scooted right along, my 66 will get a 4.8 eventually .

Good to hear about the 4.8. I thought I remembered reading there hp numbers were pretty close.

I like the 292 in your truck right now, but 4.8 will be equally awesome!

[canadian_diesel1964]

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[Low Elco]

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