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watahyahknow · 01-07-2015, 02:58 AM

the small block is the swiss army knife of the engines out there
you can buy any performance part under the sun for it to make it do just about anything and do it cheaply too

it will take forever for the small block to die out
even now that production of the small block has stopped at chevrolet
because there so many parts made for it allready it will take that long for those parts to wear beyond economical repair
ad to that the fact you can still build them from scratch with the parts available in the aftermarket

personally i think for the price per horsepowe a stock but turbocharged and tuned LS engine has it beat

but i agree the small block is still is best for starting intoo hot rodding or wrenching in general

the truck now has a 305 small block in it
if the registration didnt say inline 6 and if it would be so hard to have the truck reregistered as a V8 while still keeping its classic status
i would be plunkin a LS type engine in it and be done

it isnt and this engine is the cheapest / best / simplest alternative here in europe to the chevy 6 inline ........ as long as i dont want to buy performance / hotrod parts for it

Strodder · 01-07-2015, 11:26 AM

I guess things are different in Europe than here. How's the torque on that engine?

watahyahknow · 01-07-2015, 12:52 PM

according to wikipedia 165 kW (224 PS; 221 hp) with 325 N·m (240 lb·ft) cant find rpm but i know the engines dont like to rev too mush aspecially the 4.0 version wish has a verry long stroke

the ports are not verry whell matched to the intake and there a couple of other small things i can do to boost performance with a little time and not a lot of cash
just making it breathe a little eazier can boost performance by 30 hp

Mjminino · 01-21-2015, 08:00 PM

Hell yeah, looking good!

Strodder · 01-21-2015, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Mjminino

Hell yeah, looking good!

Thanks. So you finally got caught up?

daverod · 04-02-2015, 10:42 PM

did this guy ever get done.....hahah

watahyahknow · 04-03-2015, 12:27 AM

hey the truck im building is sitting in storage for about 5 years now , i cant even work on it where it is now
planning on getting this jag running on a teststand first
get the transcontroller i need for the 4l80e i got for it and once thats done drag one of the trucks out of storage strip all the rusty stuff of it to the frame put it in my garage and do a frame up rebuild over ............ bout another 5 years i guess

Strodder · 04-03-2015, 10:12 AM

OK, It's time for an update. Worked on the front part of the 73 Bed and did some metal work to match the rear. Also reshaped the running boards to blem into the rear fenders.
Before:

After:

The Running boards just didn't look right, so I did this to them. I also mad that small piece on thop of the running board to make it look like it should look like it's stock.

BTW, I did both sides. Here is how I matched them.

I think it looks much better than stock. It blends into with the fender, like it should have been.

watahyahknow · 04-03-2015, 10:22 AM

looks realy good , maibe you need to put a stainless plate with some anti slip beads over the step part once its painted

66-PMD-GMC · 04-03-2015, 10:23 AM

That's sweet Dennis. .. yeah, really nice.. gives that newer bed an older flavor

**Palf70Step** · 04-03-2015, 06:08 PM

**Bugeyev8** · 11-08-2015, 12:16 AM

Glad to see my project is not the only one moving slow

Strodder · 11-08-2015, 11:26 AM

Once I get some of these small jobs out of the way I'm going to be working only on my 65 and my friends 40 Ford Woody.
I keep on taking on new jobs, but that's going to change. I already turned down 7 jobs. I want to drive my truck before I die.

66-PMD-GMC · 11-08-2015, 11:42 AM

I've been following your build since you started.
I completely understand what you mean by wanting to drive your truck before you die..

I started my Prostreet truck project about the same time as you started this one... :-) mine was completely together and driving at one point but I wanted to change just a couple things... seriously. . (shaking my head in shame) still in pieces. .

padresag · 11-08-2015, 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Strodder

Once I get some of these small jobs out of the way I'm going to be working only on my 65 and my friends 40 Ford Woody.
I keep on taking on new jobs, but that's going to change. I already turned down 7 jobs. I want to drive my truck before I die.

feel that you are running out of time? that 40 would look like a nice project to work on
on

Strodder · 11-08-2015, 01:38 PM

No not dieing if that's what you mean. I have plenty of time left. I hope!!

I'm 71 now and I really need to retire completely. Been a mechanic working full time since I graduated in 63, my joints are killing me. That's a lot of wrench turning. It's time I did something for me.

66-PMD-GMC · 11-08-2015, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Strodder

No not dieing if that's what you mean. I have plenty of time left. I hope!!

I'm 71 now and I really need to retire completely. Been a mechanic working full time since I graduated in 63, my joints are killing me. That's a lot of wrench turning. It's time I did something for me.

AMEN BROTHER! Amen...

Strodder · 11-08-2015, 03:37 PM

deejaaa1 · 11-15-2015, 04:15 PM

great project Dennis. just finished reading. really like the detail on the running boards.

Strodder · 11-16-2015, 04:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deejaaa1

great project Dennis. just finished reading. really like the detail on the running boards.

Thanks DeeJaaa

ruffrida2005 · 01-21-2016, 07:19 AM

Man I've been gone for years, and you guys still cant finish your trucks.

Strodder · 01-21-2016, 11:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ruffrida2005

Man I've been gone for years, and you guys still cant finish your trucks.

$h*t happens. I'm doing small stuff right now not worth posting.

I'm also working on a full frame off 40 Ford Woody. That helps pay the bills and is taking up a lot of time.

likaroc13 · 01-21-2016, 11:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Strodder

$h*t happens.

So true! That sums up my build thread & continues to be why it's still dormant. Hang in there though.

Looking forward to seeing that finished Woody project.

Strodder · 01-21-2016, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by likaroc13

So true! That sums up my build thread & continues to be why it's still dormant. Hang in there though.

Looking forward to seeing that finished Woody project.

My Goal is to work on only the Woody, my Truck and motorcycle this next year. When the Woody goes to get the wood done, I'll be working on my stuff until it returns, and will be awhile.

shrunken66stroker · 01-23-2016, 01:25 PM

Your truck looks like it needs to hit the road! The steps are looking good. Keep it moving.

01-07-2015, 02:58 AM	#2126
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up the small block is the swiss army knife of the engines out there you can buy any performance part under the sun for it to make it do just about anything and do it cheaply too it will take forever for the small block to die out even now that production of the small block has stopped at chevrolet because there so many parts made for it allready it will take that long for those parts to wear beyond economical repair ad to that the fact you can still build them from scratch with the parts available in the aftermarket personally i think for the price per horsepowe a stock but turbocharged and tuned LS engine has it beat but i agree the small block is still is best for starting intoo hot rodding or wrenching in general the truck now has a 305 small block in it if the registration didnt say inline 6 and if it would be so hard to have the truck reregistered as a V8 while still keeping its classic status i would be plunkin a LS type engine in it and be done it isnt and this engine is the cheapest / best / simplest alternative here in europe to the chevy 6 inline ........ as long as i dont want to buy performance / hotrod parts for it __________________ i got a job again and having fun at it too idea's for the trucks and the order of things to do are taking shape and get closer to being realized , a few more months and i be able to start building for real i complete 2 of the trucks intoo running fashion one custom and one basicly stock the thirth will be sacrificed for parts

01-07-2015, 11:26 AM	#2127
Strodder Daring to be Different Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 4,499	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up I guess things are different in Europe than here. How's the torque on that engine? __________________ *Dennis* Check out my 65/73 Cheap Build Thread. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=327644 *KUSTOM RIDES* FACE BOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/291198124258863/ 1965 C-10 Short Bed 350/700r4 2012 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab 2016 Honda Accord w/ 18" rims 2007 Honda Goldwing Trike w/ NAVI 2001 Yamaha Roadstar Indian look alike "Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "...WOW!...what an amazing ride!" Live Life Passionately!!! [/COLOR] *I AM WE TODD IT, I AM SOFA KING WE TODD IT*

01-07-2015, 12:52 PM	#2128
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up according to wikipedia 165 kW (224 PS; 221 hp) with 325 N·m (240 lb·ft) cant find rpm but i know the engines dont like to rev too mush aspecially the 4.0 version wish has a verry long stroke the ports are not verry whell matched to the intake and there a couple of other small things i can do to boost performance with a little time and not a lot of cash just making it breathe a little eazier can boost performance by 30 hp __________________ i got a job again and having fun at it too idea's for the trucks and the order of things to do are taking shape and get closer to being realized , a few more months and i be able to start building for real i complete 2 of the trucks intoo running fashion one custom and one basicly stock the thirth will be sacrificed for parts

01-21-2015, 08:00 PM	#2129
Mjminino Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Omaha Posts: 558	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up Hell yeah, looking good!

04-02-2015, 10:42 PM	#2131
daverod SSN 706 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pocatello Idaho Posts: 3,821	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up did this guy ever get done.....hahah __________________ Daverods 64 C10 Daily driver 292 3 speed "Driver" Daverods 66 Build C10 Bags 350/350(On Hold) Daverods 52 Build 3100 S10 chassis,Bags, 350/700r4 "Click it"

04-03-2015, 12:27 AM	#2132
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up hey the truck im building is sitting in storage for about 5 years now , i cant even work on it where it is now planning on getting this jag running on a teststand first get the transcontroller i need for the 4l80e i got for it and once thats done drag one of the trucks out of storage strip all the rusty stuff of it to the frame put it in my garage and do a frame up rebuild over ............ bout another 5 years i guess __________________ i got a job again and having fun at it too idea's for the trucks and the order of things to do are taking shape and get closer to being realized , a few more months and i be able to start building for real i complete 2 of the trucks intoo running fashion one custom and one basicly stock the thirth will be sacrificed for parts

04-03-2015, 10:12 AM	#2133
Strodder Daring to be Different Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 4,499	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up OK, It's time for an update. Worked on the front part of the 73 Bed and did some metal work to match the rear. Also reshaped the running boards to blem into the rear fenders. Before: After: The Running boards just didn't look right, so I did this to them. I also mad that small piece on thop of the running board to make it look like it should look like it's stock. BTW, I did both sides. Here is how I matched them. I think it looks much better than stock. It blends into with the fender, like it should have been. __________________ *Dennis* Check out my 65/73 Cheap Build Thread. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=327644 *KUSTOM RIDES* FACE BOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/291198124258863/ 1965 C-10 Short Bed 350/700r4 2012 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab 2016 Honda Accord w/ 18" rims 2007 Honda Goldwing Trike w/ NAVI 2001 Yamaha Roadstar Indian look alike "Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "...WOW!...what an amazing ride!" Live Life Passionately!!! [/COLOR] *I AM WE TODD IT, I AM SOFA KING WE TODD IT*

04-03-2015, 10:22 AM	#2134
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up looks realy good , maibe you need to put a stainless plate with some anti slip beads over the step part once its painted __________________ i got a job again and having fun at it too idea's for the trucks and the order of things to do are taking shape and get closer to being realized , a few more months and i be able to start building for real i complete 2 of the trucks intoo running fashion one custom and one basicly stock the thirth will be sacrificed for parts

04-03-2015, 10:23 AM	#2135
66-PMD-GMC The 60-66 GMC/Pontiac guy.... Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Apache Junction, Arizona Posts: 1,306	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up That's sweet Dennis. .. yeah, really nice.. gives that newer bed an older flavor __________________ Building Genuine Pontiac Firepowered cars and trucks for several decades. Why Pontiac?? That's just me daring to be different. Projects.. 63 C10 Short Wheel Base fleetside (The Pro-Street) currently under reconstruction. 440CID 2X4 Pontiac

04-03-2015, 06:08 PM	#2136
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,216	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

11-08-2015, 12:16 AM	#2137
Bugeyev8 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: San Leandro, Ca 94577 Posts: 854	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up Glad to see my project is not the only one moving slow

11-08-2015, 11:26 AM	#2138
Strodder Daring to be Different Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 4,499	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up Once I get some of these small jobs out of the way I'm going to be working only on my 65 and my friends 40 Ford Woody. I keep on taking on new jobs, but that's going to change. I already turned down 7 jobs. I want to drive my truck before I die. __________________ *Dennis* Check out my 65/73 Cheap Build Thread. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=327644 *KUSTOM RIDES* FACE BOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/291198124258863/ 1965 C-10 Short Bed 350/700r4 2012 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab 2016 Honda Accord w/ 18" rims 2007 Honda Goldwing Trike w/ NAVI 2001 Yamaha Roadstar Indian look alike "Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "...WOW!...what an amazing ride!" Live Life Passionately!!! [/COLOR] *I AM WE TODD IT, I AM SOFA KING WE TODD IT*

11-08-2015, 11:42 AM	#2139
66-PMD-GMC The 60-66 GMC/Pontiac guy.... Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Apache Junction, Arizona Posts: 1,306	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up I've been following your build since you started. I completely understand what you mean by wanting to drive your truck before you die.. I started my Prostreet truck project about the same time as you started this one... :-) mine was completely together and driving at one point but I wanted to change just a couple things... seriously. . (shaking my head in shame) still in pieces. . __________________ Building Genuine Pontiac Firepowered cars and trucks for several decades. Why Pontiac?? That's just me daring to be different. Projects.. 63 C10 Short Wheel Base fleetside (The Pro-Street) currently under reconstruction. 440CID 2X4 Pontiac

11-08-2015, 01:38 PM	#2141
Strodder Daring to be Different Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 4,499	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up No not dieing if that's what you mean. I have plenty of time left. I hope!! I'm 71 now and I really need to retire completely. Been a mechanic working full time since I graduated in 63, my joints are killing me. That's a lot of wrench turning. It's time I did something for me. __________________ *Dennis* Check out my 65/73 Cheap Build Thread. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=327644 *KUSTOM RIDES* FACE BOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/291198124258863/ 1965 C-10 Short Bed 350/700r4 2012 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab 2016 Honda Accord w/ 18" rims 2007 Honda Goldwing Trike w/ NAVI 2001 Yamaha Roadstar Indian look alike "Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "...WOW!...what an amazing ride!" Live Life Passionately!!! [/COLOR] *I AM WE TODD IT, I AM SOFA KING WE TODD IT*

11-08-2015, 03:37 PM	#2143
Strodder Daring to be Different Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 4,499	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up __________________ *Dennis* Check out my 65/73 Cheap Build Thread. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=327644 *KUSTOM RIDES* FACE BOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/291198124258863/ 1965 C-10 Short Bed 350/700r4 2012 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab 2016 Honda Accord w/ 18" rims 2007 Honda Goldwing Trike w/ NAVI 2001 Yamaha Roadstar Indian look alike "Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "...WOW!...what an amazing ride!" Live Life Passionately!!! [/COLOR] *I AM WE TODD IT, I AM SOFA KING WE TODD IT*



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01-21-2016, 07:19 AM	#2146
ruffrida2005 Member of the longbed union. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Killeen, Tx Posts: 2,158	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up Man I've been gone for years, and you guys still cant finish your trucks. __________________ Paul 88 GMC Crew Cab dually, 454/T400 64 LWB 400 HP 350/350T Bagged, under construction! Sold most of it! 92 S10 Iron Duke 5 speed, 5/7 drop for now. soon to be bagged. Sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post4637759

01-23-2016, 01:25 PM	#2150
shrunken66stroker Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Las Vegas, Nv Posts: 954	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up Your truck looks like it needs to hit the road! The steps are looking good. Keep it moving. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...54#post3194654

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