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09-13-2009, 02:58 PM
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First 72 project
This is my first 72 Chevy .. i bought this as a project to do with my dad ... the pics make it look kind of good haha ... i am going to redo everything ... i would like to know what you guys think about motor/trans and paint..
as of now there is a 396/350 turbo trans... .30 over with mild cam ... it is now ripped apart do to a bad lifter ... only had around 800 miles on it ... runs real good the paint was done before i got the truck but is bad ! runs and orange peel everywhere ... i would like to know what you guys think would be the best motor and color combo for this truck .... also what your favorite wheels are ... any comments feel free to write i could use any help you guys have http://s72.photobucket.com/albums/i2...per8/72%20c10/ Pics of the truck
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09-13-2009, 03:47 PM
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Re: First 72 project
FYI- gotta do cam AND lifters if youre replacing one of the other....
looks like a nice little short bed for PA....(rustvania) and the color is cool.. maybe sand and buff it out to get rid of orange peel ? put some wheels on it, lower it a bit and drive it.... Last edited by QKENUF4U; 09-13-2009 at 03:48 PM. |
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09-13-2009, 03:55 PM
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Re: First 72 project
i know you should replace cam and lifters together but the tap started about a mile ago ... caught it at the right time .. there is no damage to the lobe of the cam... so im going to go cheep and just replace all the lifters and leave the cam ... only because i might change the motor in the near future..
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72 shortbed 396 -sold74 blazer 5.3 ls swap under construction Last edited by Stew215; 09-13-2009 at 03:56 PM. |
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09-13-2009, 05:50 PM
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Re: First 72 project
I always thought that the cam and lifters mated to each other and that you had to replace them all as a set. IIRC, replacing just the lifters could create issues. Change the oil, too, to make sure no metal particles left behind.
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09-13-2009, 09:56 PM
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Re: First 72 project
changed my mind i found the same cam brand new for like 100 bucks ! i will be changing cam and lifters as a pair ... i also need a new rear ... what do you think will be best for this application ?
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