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454HO · 09-08-2005, 12:08 PM

Thought I would consolidate all my project pics into one thread, in chronological order. Hopefully I'll remember to keep this updated as I make more progress.

4/7/05 - This is what my truck looked like when I first registered here... forgive my messy garage. Major components are a '77 Chevy Silverado 1/2ton long box, rebuilt TH400 transmission, brand new 454HO crate motor, and a U.S. Body fiberglass tilt front end. The truck and most of the parts have been sitting in this state for nearly two years. I just had too many other things going on in my life to work on it.

Anyway, I am starting to make progress now, so hopefully this heap will actually drive down the road again sometime in the not too distant future.

4/25/05 - Front of frame and xmember stripped to bare metal and painted with POR-15.

5/3/05 - Xmember mounted back onto the frame using all new grade 8 hardware. Test fitting engine.

5/17/05 - Control arms sandblasted, removing bushings.

5/19/05 - A big shipment of parts arrives.

6/5/05 - Belltech rear sway bar finally delivered... it was on back-order.

6/25/05 A little bit of rust in the cowl area. Going to have to address that eventually.

7/26/05 Dropping in the freshly painted Chevy Orange motor. Don't worry about the overspray on the valve covers, they will be replaced eventually.

8/31/05-9/4/05 Getting the front end assembled. I used all Moog parts for the front end. The control arm bushings are the 'problem solver' line which are a harder durometer rubber than the GM originals so handling should be improved. Plus they will never squeak. Calipers are rebuilt, rotors are new. Shocks are Monroe Gas Magnums. Spindles are BellTech 3" drop. Springs are the stock BB spings that were already in the truck.

steve_kibbe · 09-08-2005, 02:12 PM

very nice, clean too

llegos · 09-10-2005, 02:41 AM

anyone know if that rear sway bar will work on a '69 withr rear leaves?

looks real good, by the way

454HO · 09-10-2005, 09:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by llegos

anyone know if that rear sway bar will work on a '69 withr rear leaves?

looks real good, by the way

According to the BellTech application guide, no. They do not list any sway bars for that year. You might try Addco or Helwig.

**N2TRUX** · 09-11-2005, 06:31 PM

I took a couple of pics when I went by Gregs house Saturday. He was going to try to get it started before the weekend was up. Lets see if he managed to do that...

BTW- Thanks for the wiper parts again...

**N2TRUX** · 09-11-2005, 06:31 PM

one more...

phantom dually · 09-11-2005, 10:47 PM

Nice project!! GET R DUN!!

Hoods69BadBowTie · 09-13-2005, 04:49 PM

Yeah, gonna to be really sweet when its finished. Good work. Keep it up, and keep udating us when you get a chance.
-Later

69moneypit · 09-15-2005, 11:36 PM

I hope my project turns out half that clean.

krue · 09-24-2005, 12:12 PM

454HO · 10-09-2005, 01:59 PM

10/09/05 - WARNING - Put your sunglasses on before viewing.

Here is an update on progress I've made over the last few weeks. I have the a/c compressor, ps pump and alternator mounted using Alan Grove brackets and aluminum pulleys. Also, I finally got rid of those nasty looking black krinkle valve covers.

llegos · 10-09-2005, 02:30 PM

wow, looks real nice!!

67Fleet · 10-10-2005, 07:28 AM

nice wingspan on the belts. GD that motor is BAD!!!!! Can't wait to see it finished.

454HO · 10-11-2005, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by 67Fleet

Can't wait to see it finished.

Me too!!! Thanks for the compliments guys.

I forgot to point out there is a 1" spacer underneath that Holley 750. It should add at least 150-200hp, don't you think?

**N2TRUX** · 10-11-2005, 10:25 PM

Now "that" is a carb spacer that adds some real power....

Great work Greg! It's looking good....

82c10 · 10-11-2005, 10:31 PM

how big of shot are you going to run threw that "carb spacer", by the way that looks nice, and clean

454HO · 10-12-2005, 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 82c10

how big of shot are you going to run threw that "carb spacer", by the way that looks nice, and clean

Thanks. I will start with the 50hp pills and work my way up. I anticipate traction will be the limitation. The motor is all forged bottom end, so it should be able to handle 250hp easily.

turbo350 · 09-03-2007, 08:52 AM

Just checked out your thread here. Do you have it all together and running? Especially curious to see how the 454HO handles various shots of nitrous?
Great looking rig!

454HO · 09-03-2007, 10:06 AM

Nope, not exactly. The project has recently changed directions. I decided the '77 LWB truck was not the platform I wanted. So I have picked up an '86 SWB to use instead. I am currently in the process of parting out the '77 so I can start building the '86.

Will update with new pics soon.

**oldiron** · 09-04-2007, 07:59 PM

Moved to the correct forum.

Walts_restoration · 09-04-2007, 08:04 PM

Heck, you dont need that motor, better let me take it off your hands.

Looks like a goodstartup If your going, why not go all the way? forged bottom end 454 strong enough to support nitrous, super chargers, and turbro chargers, instead of having to build another motor.

Cant wait to see this get done, lookin pretty.

63 & 64 Bowties · 09-14-2007, 08:53 AM

454HO, truck looks great. I haven't seen an update, and I almost hate to bring it up, but how's your dog doing? I hope everything's good.

killthewabbit · 09-14-2007, 11:15 AM

Holy resurrected threads, Batman!

454HO · 09-14-2007, 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by killthewabbit

Holy resurrected threads, Batman!

Hey, it's been a long term project.

Hope to have a real update sometime soon.

killthewabbit · 09-14-2007, 04:19 PM

I got no room to talk about taking a long time to do stuff.

09-08-2005, 12:08 PM	#1
454HO Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,223	454HO, my story and project pictures Thought I would consolidate all my project pics into one thread, in chronological order. Hopefully I'll remember to keep this updated as I make more progress. 4/7/05 - This is what my truck looked like when I first registered here... forgive my messy garage. Major components are a '77 Chevy Silverado 1/2ton long box, rebuilt TH400 transmission, brand new 454HO crate motor, and a U.S. Body fiberglass tilt front end. The truck and most of the parts have been sitting in this state for nearly two years. I just had too many other things going on in my life to work on it. Anyway, I am starting to make progress now, so hopefully this heap will actually drive down the road again sometime in the not too distant future. 4/25/05 - Front of frame and xmember stripped to bare metal and painted with POR-15. 5/3/05 - Xmember mounted back onto the frame using all new grade 8 hardware. Test fitting engine. 5/17/05 - Control arms sandblasted, removing bushings. 5/19/05 - A big shipment of parts arrives. 6/5/05 - Belltech rear sway bar finally delivered... it was on back-order. 6/25/05 A little bit of rust in the cowl area. Going to have to address that eventually. 7/26/05 Dropping in the freshly painted Chevy Orange motor. Don't worry about the overspray on the valve covers, they will be replaced eventually. 8/31/05-9/4/05 Getting the front end assembled. I used all Moog parts for the front end. The control arm bushings are the 'problem solver' line which are a harder durometer rubber than the GM originals so handling should be improved. Plus they will never squeak. Calipers are rebuilt, rotors are new. Shocks are Monroe Gas Magnums. Spindles are BellTech 3" drop. Springs are the stock BB spings that were already in the truck. __________________ - Greg

09-10-2005, 02:41 AM	#3
llegos Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: pleasanton, CA Posts: 570	anyone know if that rear sway bar will work on a '69 withr rear leaves? looks real good, by the way __________________ -Steve Last edited by llegos; 09-10-2005 at 02:41 AM.

09-11-2005, 06:31 PM	#5
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	I took a couple of pics when I went by Gregs house Saturday. He was going to try to get it started before the weekend was up. Lets see if he managed to do that... BTW- Thanks for the wiper parts again... Attached Images __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

09-11-2005, 06:31 PM	#6
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	one more... Attached Images

09-11-2005, 10:47 PM	#7
phantom dually Project92 SWB stepside Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 4,792	Nice project!! GET R DUN!! __________________ 92 C1500 stepside 496 Stroker Competiton Engineering Ladder bars/QA1 coilovers. Dana 60 rear with 4.10 gear and posi. Bonspeed Palisade 20x12 in rear w/335/30/20 and 20x8.5 front w/245/40/20. 5/8 drop with Belltech springs/DJM spindles/drop shocks. WWS Progress thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=140448

09-08-2005, 02:12 PM	#2
steve_kibbe Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: South Carolina Posts: 49	very nice, clean too

09-13-2005, 04:49 PM	#8
Hoods69BadBowTie Chevys Kick A$$ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zootown, MT Posts: 12,699	Yeah, gonna to be really sweet when its finished. Good work. Keep it up, and keep udating us when you get a chance. -Later __________________ HOODS is what I answer too -'79, '77, '88 Pickup Sold, '85 Camaro, '83 T/A, '81,'83,'90 K5 Blazer All Sold -'79 3/4 ton "Big Yellow Bananna" Lifted 4spd. 39.5 TSL Swampers, The money Pit -'86 K5 Blazer Silverado 6.2 4" lift 35"s -'95 Ext. Cab Shorty 4" Tuff Country rolling 35" M/T's -'83 Monte Carlo T-Tops. 126,500 Original Miles -LATER I would rather push a Chevy then drive a ford!!

09-15-2005, 11:36 PM	#9
69moneypit Divorced .....WITH KIDS Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: mississippi Posts: 619	I hope my project turns out half that clean. __________________ 1969 GMC SWB 1975 Chevy Malibu 80k 1963 Ford Galaxie 63k (inherited) 2005 Nissan Armada (wife's idea)

09-24-2005, 12:12 PM	#10
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	__________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

10-09-2005, 01:59 PM	#11
454HO Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,223	10/09/05 - WARNING - Put your sunglasses on before viewing. Here is an update on progress I've made over the last few weeks. I have the a/c compressor, ps pump and alternator mounted using Alan Grove brackets and aluminum pulleys. Also, I finally got rid of those nasty looking black krinkle valve covers. __________________ - Greg

10-09-2005, 02:30 PM	#12
llegos Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: pleasanton, CA Posts: 570	wow, looks real nice!! __________________ -Steve

10-10-2005, 07:28 AM	#13
67Fleet Outlandish Trends - FL Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Orlando Posts: 1,396	nice wingspan on the belts. GD that motor is BAD!!!!! Can't wait to see it finished. __________________ -Bret 67 short-fleet sold!

10-11-2005, 10:25 PM	#15
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Now "that" is a carb spacer that adds some real power.... Great work Greg! It's looking good.... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

10-11-2005, 10:31 PM	#16
82c10 needin' money Join Date: May 2005 Location: Chickasha, Oklahoma Posts: 1,106	how big of shot are you going to run threw that "carb spacer", by the way that looks nice, and clean __________________ *SWB Stands for Short Wide Bed*

09-03-2007, 08:52 AM	#18
turbo350 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Twin Cities, MN Posts: 316	Re: 454HO, my story and project pictures Just checked out your thread here. Do you have it all together and running? Especially curious to see how the 454HO handles various shots of nitrous? Great looking rig!



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09-03-2007, 10:06 AM	#19
454HO Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,223	Re: 454HO, my story and project pictures Nope, not exactly. The project has recently changed directions. I decided the '77 LWB truck was not the platform I wanted. So I have picked up an '86 SWB to use instead. I am currently in the process of parting out the '77 so I can start building the '86. Will update with new pics soon. __________________ - Greg

09-04-2007, 07:59 PM	#20
oldiron Designated Grumpy Old Man Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: arlington, washington usa Posts: 3,094	Re: 454HO, my story and project pictures Moved to the correct forum. __________________ Never let the truth get in the way of a good story 71 Chev 1/2 ton 4X4 LWB Fleetside SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361222 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LgREwtDfaA 68 Chev 1 ton flat bed http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bO8szzlD4A 56 Chev Handyman Wagon http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9y-6ddpBTkM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbLzZ7zY8wA 56 Chev Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=410667 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoW0Ei7ZNIg

09-04-2007, 08:04 PM	#21
Walts_restoration Real Projects never die Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lawrence, kansas Posts: 1,508	Re: 454HO, my story and project pictures Heck, you dont need that motor, better let me take it off your hands. Looks like a goodstartup If your going, why not go all the way? forged bottom end 454 strong enough to support nitrous, super chargers, and turbro chargers, instead of having to build another motor. Cant wait to see this get done, lookin pretty. __________________ Ill put it this way, ive got a few lawn ornaments My name tag says Ryan KansasTwister On other forums

09-14-2007, 08:53 AM	#22
63 & 64 Bowties and a few others Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Blue Ridge Mountains of VA Posts: 5,638	Re: 454HO, my story and project pictures 454HO, truck looks great. I haven't seen an update, and I almost hate to bring it up, but how's your dog doing? I hope everything's good. __________________ Bill US Army Vet -193rd Infantry BlueRidgeMuscleCars.com “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated” Gandhi

09-14-2007, 11:15 AM	#23
killthewabbit Spear and magic helmet! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1,226	Re: 454HO, my story and project pictures Holy resurrected threads, Batman! __________________ -- Will

09-14-2007, 04:19 PM	#25
killthewabbit Spear and magic helmet! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1,226	Re: 454HO, my story and project pictures I got no room to talk about taking a long time to do stuff. __________________ -- Will

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