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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: MN
Posts: 380
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It finally runs, I can't believe it!
I finally got my 350 to run! This is the first motor I have ever rebuilt. I have spent a lot of time and money on stupid mistakes with it, but I feel it was worth it for the knowledge that I have gained on what to do and what NOT to do. I built the engine in shop class, '72 350 bored .030 over, crane cam, performer intake and carb. I replaced everything on it, including the fuel pump, water pump, belts, hoses, cap , rotor, plugs, wires, and countless other items...
My friend's uncle came and helped me to get it running this afternoon. He adjusted the timing almost dead on without the motor even running. I don't know what he did exactly, but it works! The guy knows tons about Chevy and Ford, about why they did this and that and what happens if you do this or how this works and so forth... Anyway, I am just really excited that the thing finally runs, now I can once again move forward with my project! I thought about dumping the project many times with all the frustrations, but now I'm glad that I didn't...just wanted to share with you guys my good news... ![]() -Scott
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Seaside, Oregon
Posts: 1,789
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Nice work! Congratulations!
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-Greg My Chevy trucks, past and present: 1962 C10 SB Fleetside 1964 C10 LB Fleetside BBW 1966 C10 SB Fleetside 1966 C10 SB Fleetside BBW 1968 C10 SB Fleetside 1971 C10 LB Fleetside 1971 C10 SB Fleetside 1972 C10 SB Fleetside Cheyenne 1972 C10 SB Fleetside Cheyenne Super 1972 C10 LB Fleetside Cheyenne Super 1974 C20 Cheyenne 1979 K5 Blazer Cheyenne 1982 K10 SB Fleetside Custom Deluxe 1982 K10 SB Fleetside Scottsdale 1986 C10 SB Fleetside Silverado 2008 Silverado 1500 4x4 |
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Next project: 1970 K10
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524
Posts: 6,685
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Excellent! I was in kinda the same boat as you...I wasn't able to work on mine all summer and thought of getting rid of it, but know that I drug the frame in the shop one weekend and started on it, I now have a renewed drive to keep going on her!
Don't give up, and congrats!!
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Still drivin' a Rat Rod
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Monett Missouri
Posts: 4,925
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The first one is always the best.Congrats on a successful build.Every one has a feeling like that,but not as great as the first one
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Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: New Carlisle, Ohio,USA
Posts: 1,404
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Congatulations! Had the same rush yesterday when I fired mine up for the first time in 11 years. It does kinda make ya wanna keep going. Doesn't it? Got any pics? We always enjoy looking at pics.
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Black 72 Chevy
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Los Angeles, California
Posts: 662
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Congrats.
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: MN
Posts: 380
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Thanks guys... I will try to to get some updated pics soon.
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The LuvShack Garage
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side)
Posts: 30,477
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Congrats, Work On Those Pic's
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PROJECT 7DEUCE
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Location: GRANTS PASS OR
Posts: 21,608
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Congrat's I am trinyin for that goal today on at least my 69......
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GO BIG GREEN ![]() MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P.. |
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State of Confusion!
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Location: Gulfport, MS USA
Posts: 46,901
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Congratulations on your benchmark. It's cool to hear that first firing of your work.
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