Extreme make over.....OK sorta extreme - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**N2TRUX** · 07-23-2004, 01:46 AM

It's not "that" extreme, but it is different. I got tired of the boring restored look of my engine. I plan to do quit a bit more this fall when I put a fresh motor in, but this will hold me over till then.....

Before-

**N2TRUX** · 07-23-2004, 01:48 AM

And after-

Russell · 07-23-2004, 02:06 AM

Cool, I like it!

Sure are a LOT of emmissions systems on that truck, lol!

TIMSPEED · 07-23-2004, 03:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Russell

Sure are a LOT of emmissions systems on that truck, lol!

Haha, from the looks of it, that's EXACTLY how my truck had to look to pass smog here in CA. But Ken, I'll bet $100 that your EGR valve isn't original. Trucks that came with manifolds WITHOUT AIR tubes, had dual-diaphragm EGR Valves (2 vacuum ports). Stupid I know, but that's how I got around having to REALLY smog my truck the last time, got an EGR Valve exemption.

Nvbowtie · 07-23-2004, 03:50 AM

Cool make over !!

BadBlu · 07-23-2004, 03:54 AM

very nice man, one day i hope mine to as good lol.

**Captkaos** · 07-23-2004, 10:27 AM

I new it was only a matter of time. Bowing to the powers that be I see.

bigblock73 · 07-23-2004, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Captkaos

Bowing to the powers that be I see.

Don't you mean kneeling?

j/k Ken

It does look good, What type of engine is going in? Stock, slightly modified, stroker..383 that is?

Jonboy · 07-23-2004, 10:51 AM

R-R-R-R-R-Ramjet!

**76sierraclassic** · 07-23-2004, 10:57 AM

Looks really cool.

If you need a place to off-load the parts you pulled off and replaced, they sure would dress up my old stock engine.

Mike

79Silv4x4 · 07-23-2004, 12:08 PM

Call me crazy but I prefer the before look. Very nice either way though!

Greenlee · 07-23-2004, 12:09 PM

That is one clean engine bay! I noticed that you are from Cypress, Texas. So am I. I am relatively new to the board -- been here a few weeks. I have a blue 76' Silverado.

Slonaker · 07-23-2004, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by 79Silv4x4

Call me crazy but I prefer the before look. Very nice either way though!

It surprises me, but I prefer the way it looked before. It is just so rare that you see a stock restored engine bay.

Slonaker

Dirty Dan · 07-23-2004, 01:23 PM

They're both cool, I like the first better though.

PHOENIX · 07-23-2004, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Dirty Dan

They're both cool, I like the first better though.

I agree before looks nice and clean with the black and orange.
Eitherway its damn sweet. Love that truck!

Grim Reaper · 07-23-2004, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by TIMSPEED

Haha, from the looks of it, that's EXACTLY how my truck had to look to pass smog here in CA. But Ken, I'll bet $100 that your EGR valve isn't original. Trucks that came with manifolds WITHOUT AIR tubes, had dual-diaphragm EGR Valves (2 vacuum ports). Stupid I know, but that's how I got around having to REALLY smog my truck the last time, got an EGR Valve exemption.

I have owned a 70 burb, 75 Jimmy, 79 blazer, 88 burb slavaged a complete 85 engine with all accessories and my buddy owns a 80. I know where ever K5 is in every junk yard in the surounding 50 miles. I have never seen a double diaphram EGR on any of them. Maybe that was cali thing or maybe you pissed of the emmissions nazi and he was screwing with you to chase a fictional part.

Nice clean up N2 but I bet it wuld run faster not sucking the hot under hood air with the stock snorkle.

I found that ou on my 75 when I put a 85 air cleaner on it and the Supra Guys prooved that the stock air cleaner with the snorkle in front of the core suport made more HP then the FIPK kit did under the hood with the hood closed on a dyno.

After that came out everybody moved the AFM under the passengerside headlight and took the fog lights out and turned them into scoops.

r0lf- · 07-23-2004, 02:36 PM

I agree with everyone else. I like the stocker look too.

If your gonna go for the custom engine look, you need to go all out!

It kinda looks like some teenager threw on a chrome air cleaner and valve covers on his bucket and calls it a hodrod. j/k

**swervin ervin** · 07-23-2004, 03:02 PM

LOL. I knew you couldn't stand not having some chrome under the hood a lot longer.

78' Silverado · 07-23-2004, 05:22 PM

Lookin good Ken!! Still one of the best 73-87s out there

Wat motors goign in next?

Eyegore · 07-23-2004, 05:46 PM

Looks good Ken, my son chromed his up also, I should have some pics up soon. He used the eldebrock covers and air cleaner and used chrome everywhere else - but I like yours that older cover type you use to see in the 70's. But I need to know where you got the chrome air cleaner top for the stock setup, I think that would look cool on my 86.

bagged74 · 07-23-2004, 11:02 PM

just had to have alittle bling bling didn't ya. haha looks good bro!

*1972C10* · 07-24-2004, 02:14 AM

That looks nice either way

Im getting my Black Truck Painted and keeping the under hood basic but looking nice Thing about black is it sure compliments chrome or aluminum.

*1972C10* · 07-24-2004, 02:20 AM

Is that the proper dryer for that truck? I just noticed your pressure switch isnt in the stock location Whats Going on under the dryer something for 134A?

Greenlee · 07-24-2004, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by 1972C10

Is that the proper dryer for that truck? I just noticed your pressure switch isnt in the stock location Whats Going on under the dryer something for 134A?

That looks like the dryer my 76' had before I changed it recently to the newer style with the line coming out of the side rather than the bottom. The only reason I changed was the older style dryer was harder to find and more expensive.

plumbcut · 07-24-2004, 12:41 PM

that electric choke is not stock either.

07-23-2004, 01:46 AM	#1
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N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	And after- Attached Images

07-23-2004, 02:06 AM	#3
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Cool, I like it! Sure are a LOT of emmissions systems on that truck, lol! __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

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Nvbowtie Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Laughlin, Nv. USA Posts: 700	Cool make over !! __________________ www.unlimited2u.com/chevy Bill 1980 Chevy C-10 Silverado 1988 Chevy Blazer Tahoe

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Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	I new it was only a matter of time. Bowing to the powers that be I see. __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

07-23-2004, 03:54 AM	#6
BadBlu Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Abilene, TX Posts: 20	very nice man, one day i hope mine to as good lol.

07-23-2004, 10:51 AM	#9
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	R-R-R-R-R-Ramjet! __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

07-23-2004, 10:57 AM	#10
76sierraclassic Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: White Hall, AR Posts: 316	Looks really cool. If you need a place to off-load the parts you pulled off and replaced, they sure would dress up my old stock engine. Mike

07-23-2004, 12:08 PM	#11
79Silv4x4 Workaholic Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Katy, TX Posts: 1,589	Call me crazy but I prefer the before look. Very nice either way though!

07-23-2004, 12:09 PM	#12
Greenlee Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: El Lago, TX Posts: 1,668	That is one clean engine bay! I noticed that you are from Cypress, Texas. So am I. I am relatively new to the board -- been here a few weeks. I have a blue 76' Silverado.

07-23-2004, 01:23 PM	#14
Dirty Dan Oh Look Out! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: M'boro TN, Posts: 505	They're both cool, I like the first better though. __________________ Dan's Webshots "I have a lot of growing up to do... I realized that the other day inside my fort" - Zack Galifianakis.

07-23-2004, 02:36 PM	#17
r0lf- Hotwheels? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Pleasant Hill, CA Posts: 1,145	I agree with everyone else. I like the stocker look too. If your gonna go for the custom engine look, you need to go all out! It kinda looks like some teenager threw on a chrome air cleaner and valve covers on his bucket and calls it a hodrod. j/k __________________ 1978 Money Pit - CUSTOM DELUXE!!!!

07-23-2004, 03:02 PM	#18
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	LOL. I knew you couldn't stand not having some chrome under the hood a lot longer. __________________ Mike 1985 Chevy C-10

07-23-2004, 05:22 PM	#19
78' Silverado \/ My Loves \/ Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Midland,Texas Posts: 462	Lookin good Ken!! Still one of the best 73-87s out there Wat motors goign in next? __________________ 78' Silverado - Blue - (In a Coma) 04' Silverado -Red- 383 Stroker in progress for the 78'!!!

07-23-2004, 05:46 PM	#20
Eyegore What Hump? Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: New River AZ Posts: 2,009	Looks good Ken, my son chromed his up also, I should have some pics up soon. He used the eldebrock covers and air cleaner and used chrome everywhere else - but I like yours that older cover type you use to see in the 70's. But I need to know where you got the chrome air cleaner top for the stock setup, I think that would look cool on my 86. __________________ Lil red 86 c-10 99 Sub 78 Camper Special w/ 454



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07-23-2004, 11:02 PM	#21
bagged74 its just $$$$$ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: OK Posts: 2,078	bling bling just had to have alittle bling bling didn't ya. haha looks good bro!

07-24-2004, 02:14 AM	#22
1972C10 Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 2,686	That looks nice either way Im getting my Black Truck Painted and keeping the under hood basic but looking nice Thing about black is it sure compliments chrome or aluminum.

07-24-2004, 02:20 AM	#23
1972C10 Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 2,686	Is that the proper dryer for that truck? I just noticed your pressure switch isnt in the stock location Whats Going on under the dryer something for 134A?

07-24-2004, 12:41 PM	#25
plumbcut california fill Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sunny So-Cal Posts: 694	that electric choke is not stock either.

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