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Sport/Truck · 04-12-2009, 09:35 PM

Two years ago I was going to change my timing chain…..then it snowballed into a complete rebuild.

The troubles I had and the things I’ve learned along the way made it all worthwhile and fun.
I’m giving everyone a big thanks for all the help along the way.

And a few pictures too.
s/t

Does it look stock?

everything that unbolts is powder coated or painted. (even the fuel line.

)

Factory looking q-jet and all the brackets.

dan42 · 04-12-2009, 09:41 PM

Those valve covers are trick - your hard work looks like it paid off. Very nice (and no it doen't look stock)

**truckdude239** · 04-12-2009, 09:41 PM

that thing looks bad a$$

Jtrux · 04-12-2009, 09:43 PM

Where did you get that q jet?

Oh btw, looks killer, lets see some pics of it with the air cleaner on and hear some audio clips.

Jim_PA · 04-12-2009, 09:44 PM

Are those vacuum lines going over to the battery?

How's it run? Looks good

vectorit · 04-12-2009, 09:49 PM

Nice to see Corvair valve cover clamps on there. Very nice detail!

big_al_71 · 04-12-2009, 09:53 PM

came out very nice....

Sport/Truck · 04-12-2009, 10:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dan42

Those valve covers are trick - your hard work looks like it paid off. Very nice (and no it doen't look stock)

Thanks!

Quote:

Originally Posted by truckdude239

that thing looks bad a$$

Thanks!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jtrux

Where did you get that q jet?

Oh btw, looks killer, lets see some pics of it with the air cleaner on and hear some audio clips.

It from SMI its fully calibrated for my application too.
I only have the stock air cleaner, finding one that isn't chrome is almost as hard as finding a not chrome timing cover!
Audio clips to follow soon!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim_PA

Are those vacuum lines going over to the battery?

How's it run? Looks good

The vacuum lines are going to the charcoal canister. I’m on the fence if I want to keep it or not.
Runs great had a little issue with it not wanting to idle, turned out to be a vacuum leak.
s/t

67CHIP72 · 04-12-2009, 10:18 PM

Congratulations. The hard work looks like it paid off. Let us know what you do with the canister.

Jim_PA · 04-12-2009, 10:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sport/Truck

The vacuum lines are going to the charcoal canister. I’m on the fence if I want to keep it or not.
Runs great had a little issue with it not wanting to idle, turned out to be a vacuum leak.
s/t

HMMMMMM.... If I were you, I'd be off the fence by now

Sport/Truck · 04-12-2009, 10:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vectorit

Nice to see Corvair valve cover clamps on there. Very nice detail!

Thanks vectorit

Quote:

Originally Posted by big_al_71

came out very nice....

Thanks big al

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67CHIP72

Congratulations. The hard work looks like it paid off. Let us know what you do with the canister.

I will, I'm not sure what ill effects it might have with out it.
s/t

Sport/Truck · 04-12-2009, 10:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim_PA

HMMMMMM.... If I were you, I'd be off the fence by now

About getting rid of canister?
s/t

Jim_PA · 04-12-2009, 10:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sport/Truck

About getting rid of canister?
s/t

Yeah, the canister must go.

It should go without saying though, that's it's your truck, do as you please

Sport/Truck · 04-12-2009, 11:06 PM

I forgot to post a picture of my engine mounted oil pressure gauge.
The tech guys at Auto Meter said even their oil filled gauges don’t last too well on the engine. So I opted for this location with a new SW gauge a neighbor gave me. I bought the gauge pot at the local shop.

Whatever paint they use at the radiator shop is tacky when warm, that's paper towel that stuck near the cap!

Headlight relays from M&H.

Old school air cleaner. Now does it look stock?

vectorit · 04-12-2009, 11:08 PM

Just currious, in one of your pics it looks like the plug wires are not connected to plugs? I'm lookin because I am fiddlin with the repro plug heat shields that don't seem right for me.

Sport/Truck · 04-12-2009, 11:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vectorit

Just currious, in one of your pics it looks like the plug wires are not connected to plugs? I'm lookin because I am fiddlin with the repro plug heat shields that don't seem right for me.

That is correct! I should have picked a better picture!

I pulled them to inspect & was thinking of re-indexing my dizzy.
s/t

OARNGESI · 04-13-2009, 07:28 AM

looks great

**special-K** · 04-13-2009, 08:07 AM

I know you`ve been around the world with this engine.I knew it would be one fine one when you got it done.so,I`m not surprised at all...sorry.

When you had a question,you asked it.When you had doubts,you asked before moving on.This thing was goin`nowhere near the wrong path if you had anything to do with it.All the info`s out there if you ask...I do.
Man,that is sweet!!!! I can`t wait to take a ride in one of my favorite trucks.I`m jealous.But,congratulations anyway.

sjarrett71 · 04-13-2009, 08:23 AM

Nice and clean. I love it. Are you accepting charity cases?

04-12-2009, 09:35 PM	#1
Sport/Truck Sierra Grande Club Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New Mexico USA Posts: 2,433	It has been 2 years, but now it’s running Thanks to everyone! Two years ago I was going to change my timing chain…..then it snowballed into a complete rebuild. The troubles I had and the things I’ve learned along the way made it all worthwhile and fun. I’m giving everyone a big thanks for all the help along the way. And a few pictures too. s/t Does it look stock? everything that unbolts is powder coated or painted. (even the fuel line.) Factory looking q-jet and all the brackets. __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra Grande, 1/2 ton short wide, original 4 bolt 010 020 block & heads. (matching #'s). 383 stroker, SMI q jet 750 cfm, Lunati Voodoo 60102 cam, Scorpion roller rockers, Spin Tech pro street mufflers with X pipe.

04-12-2009, 09:41 PM	#2
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: It has been 2 years, but now it’s running Thanks to everyone! Those valve covers are trick - your hard work looks like it paid off. Very nice (and no it doen't look stock) __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7

04-12-2009, 09:41 PM	#3
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,234	Re: It has been 2 years, but now it’s running Thanks to everyone! that thing looks bad a$$ __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube

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Jtrux I'm a poor spectator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,287	Re: It has been 2 years, but now it’s running Thanks to everyone! Where did you get that q jet? Oh btw, looks killer, lets see some pics of it with the air cleaner on and hear some audio clips. __________________ 2006 Jeep Unlimited IMPACT ORANGE 1993 Chevy 2500 4x4 ExCab LWB 454/NV4500 Tow rig 1977 Ford F100 2x4 LWB 1st truck I owned, still have it!!! 1979 Ford F150 4x4 SWB Built Ford Tough!!! 1971 Chevy Blazer 350 / SM465 / NP205 UNDER CONSTRUCTION Soon to have a LQ4 6.0!!!

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Jim_PA Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: PA Posts: 2,696	Re: It has been 2 years, but now it’s running Thanks to everyone! Are those vacuum lines going over to the battery? How's it run? Looks good

04-12-2009, 09:49 PM	#6
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: It has been 2 years, but now it’s running Thanks to everyone! Nice to see Corvair valve cover clamps on there. Very nice detail! __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU

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04-12-2009, 10:18 PM	#9
67CHIP72 STOLEN Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Orange County Posts: 1,022	Re: It has been 2 years, but now it’s running Thanks to everyone! Congratulations. The hard work looks like it paid off. Let us know what you do with the canister. __________________ In Search Of

04-12-2009, 11:06 PM	#14
Sport/Truck Sierra Grande Club Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New Mexico USA Posts: 2,433	Re: It has been 2 years, but now it’s running Thanks to everyone! I forgot to post a picture of my engine mounted oil pressure gauge. The tech guys at Auto Meter said even their oil filled gauges don’t last too well on the engine. So I opted for this location with a new SW gauge a neighbor gave me. I bought the gauge pot at the local shop. Whatever paint they use at the radiator shop is tacky when warm, that's paper towel that stuck near the cap! Headlight relays from M&H. Old school air cleaner. Now does it look stock? __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra Grande, 1/2 ton short wide, original 4 bolt 010 020 block & heads. (matching #'s). 383 stroker, SMI q jet 750 cfm, Lunati Voodoo 60102 cam, Scorpion roller rockers, Spin Tech pro street mufflers with X pipe.

04-12-2009, 11:08 PM	#15
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: It has been 2 years, but now it’s running Thanks to everyone! Just currious, in one of your pics it looks like the plug wires are not connected to plugs? I'm lookin because I am fiddlin with the repro plug heat shields that don't seem right for me. __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU

04-13-2009, 07:28 AM	#17
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special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,859	Re: It has been 2 years, but now it’s running Thanks to everyone! I know you`ve been around the world with this engine.I knew it would be one fine one when you got it done.so,I`m not surprised at all...sorry. When you had a question,you asked it.When you had doubts,you asked before moving on.This thing was goin`nowhere near the wrong path if you had anything to do with it.All the info`s out there if you ask...I do. Man,that is sweet!!!! I can`t wait to take a ride in one of my favorite trucks.I`m jealous.But,congratulations anyway. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

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