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Ilike 72"s · 01-01-2010, 10:16 PM

Pulled the trigger and bought this one today. I'm going to detail it and install the new 700 transmission that came with it. Drive it for a while then turn it to someone that likes Blazers or Jimmys. Dennis

tcb-1 · 01-01-2010, 10:22 PM

that's niiiice! get some more pics when you can!

Sammy · 01-01-2010, 10:24 PM

Fresh painted too. Thats a jewel..

*BGRAFX* · 01-01-2010, 10:27 PM

Let me know when your done "driving it" nice ride!

Ilike 72"s · 01-01-2010, 10:38 PM

Old school VHS

VA72C10 · 01-01-2010, 10:52 PM

I'd love to see more pics of it too. Looks like a good find.

mcbassin · 01-01-2010, 11:22 PM

NICE!

More pics please!

Ilike 72"s · 01-02-2010, 12:25 AM

A few more

socal67chevy · 01-02-2010, 12:49 AM

im definitely interested if and when you get ready to sell.

echo72 · 01-02-2010, 12:54 AM

You started the new year off right with a nice score.

GMC tom · 01-02-2010, 07:23 AM

Nice one and i don't know if anyone else noticed is that red or orange? It looks red when its on the trailer but under the lights in the garage it looks orange.?

big_al_71 · 01-02-2010, 10:03 AM

I like it!!!!

Ilike 72"s · 01-02-2010, 11:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GMC tom

Nice one and i don't know if anyone else noticed is that red or orange? It looks red when its on the trailer but under the lights in the garage it looks orange.?

I don't know for sure because I haven't seen it in the sun cleaned up. I'm thinking it was just the flash on the camara thad made it look orange. Dennis

Ilike 72"s · 01-20-2010, 01:15 AM

Cleaning up nice. Although I have had setbacks. Replaced the trans with another turbo350.
Didn't like the carb settings on the holley. Tried to reset with no luck, so I did a rebuild on the carb and I like the results.
Checked the engine cylinder vacuum and found 60lbs in # 1 hole. Pulled the engine and found the top edge ( 1/4 x 2 inch long) portion of the piston gone.
Ordered the parts today to build a 383 stroker with vortec heads. Hope to have those parts this weekend.
Dennis

mcbassin · 01-20-2010, 01:41 AM

sucks that you had a bad piston...kind crazy it still had that much compression. You gonna do a build thread?

Ilike 72"s · 01-20-2010, 02:26 AM

Can if you want. It will be a basic stroker build, break in and installation back into the Jimmy.

*vegaschevy* · 01-20-2010, 04:33 AM

I like it, I dont know how I missed this thread till now.

what did you end up paying for it? you can PM me if you want. Seems to be a solid platform for a good build.

Ilike 72"s · 01-20-2010, 11:22 AM

I would rather not say what I paid, because I'll be selling it when I'm done. Seems like every one wants to pay less than I did.
Anyway---- Yes it is a great platform to start with. I think it will be real nice when finished. I'm looking forward to the stroker build.
Dennis

67ChevyRedneck · 01-20-2010, 11:35 AM

Nice! Sucks about the motor though

Yeah, never tell anyone what you paid if you want to sell someday, you can do 5K worth of improvements and people only "hear" what you paid and want to pay less than you did

It makes perfect sense for a new car, but not a classic

Ilike 72"s · 01-25-2010, 12:09 AM

picked up my parts Friday afternoon.
Started with a 1999 350 Vortec engine--machine work done with a .030 over bore. Crank is a 400 turned down to fit the 350 block.Went with a dished piston to bring the compression to a driver friendly 9.5.Chose the 5.7 long rod with a floating wristpin and threaded into the rod to accept bolts. they come with rounded shoulders. This was to avoid any grinding on the rod caps and bolts to clear the cam and block with their longer angle and throw.
Pressure washed with soap and water all the parts including the block, crank and heads. Then blew dry with air. Now ready to build

Ilike 72"s · 01-25-2010, 12:19 AM

A few pictures of the process.
Block cleaned up with cam ready to go in

C20-67_N_MO · 01-25-2010, 12:23 AM

Nice!

What the specs on your camshaft?

Ilike 72"s · 01-25-2010, 12:31 AM

With the cam in, it was time to place the crank. Checking with plastic gauge before the final coating of assembly lube.Lots of assembly lube and being clean in the process is the key.

VA72C10 · 01-25-2010, 12:33 AM

going to be a nice powerplant in a nice blazer!

Ilike 72"s · 01-25-2010, 12:46 AM

Next I installed the timing chain and cam sprocket. Used locktite on the threads. I installed the crank sprocket when the crank was out so I wouldn't damage the crank thrust bearing by tapping the gear on while in the journals.
My bolts are all in labeled sandwich bags for easy locating. Cleande and brushed threads before installing.

01-01-2010, 10:16 PM	#1
Ilike 72"s Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: eastern oregon Posts: 623	New Years purchase Pulled the trigger and bought this one today. I'm going to detail it and install the new 700 transmission that came with it. Drive it for a while then turn it to someone that likes Blazers or Jimmys. Dennis Attached Images

01-01-2010, 10:22 PM	#2
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: New Years purchase that's niiiice! get some more pics when you can! __________________ Doug THANK YOU to our American Soldiers & Veterans - POW MIA "You will NEVER be forgotten". The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson

01-01-2010, 10:24 PM	#3
Sammy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bonne Terre, Mo Posts: 3,005	Re: New Years purchase Fresh painted too. Thats a jewel.. __________________ '69 Chevy Long Fleet & '71 GMC Short Step & Project "ODD BALL" "You can wash a pig, soak it in most expensive perfume. In the end it is still just a pig." ODD BALL build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478629"

01-01-2010, 10:27 PM	#4
BGRAFX Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: kansas city Ks Posts: 1,970	Re: New Years purchase Let me know when your done "driving it" nice ride!

01-01-2010, 10:38 PM	#5
Ilike 72"s Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: eastern oregon Posts: 623	Re: New Years purchase Old school VHS Attached Images

01-01-2010, 10:52 PM	#6
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: New Years purchase I'd love to see more pics of it too. Looks like a good find. __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

01-01-2010, 11:22 PM	#7
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: New Years purchase NICE! More pics please! __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

01-02-2010, 12:25 AM	#8
Ilike 72"s Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: eastern oregon Posts: 623	Re: New Years purchase A few more Attached Images

01-02-2010, 12:49 AM	#9
socal67chevy 1967 SWB sw Join Date: May 2005 Location: Jax Florida Posts: 80	Re: New Years purchase im definitely interested if and when you get ready to sell.

01-02-2010, 12:54 AM	#10
echo72 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hampton, GA Posts: 76	Re: New Years purchase You started the new year off right with a nice score. __________________ Every day is a challenge. Keep on truckin! 1972 Chevy Cheyenne LWB 350 engine TH400.

01-02-2010, 07:23 AM	#11
GMC tom Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Goldsboro NC Posts: 22	Re: New Years purchase Nice one and i don't know if anyone else noticed is that red or orange? It looks red when its on the trailer but under the lights in the garage it looks orange.?

01-02-2010, 10:03 AM	#12
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: New Years purchase I like it!!!! __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

01-20-2010, 01:15 AM	#14
Ilike 72"s Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: eastern oregon Posts: 623	Re: New Years purchase Cleaning up nice. Although I have had setbacks. Replaced the trans with another turbo350. Didn't like the carb settings on the holley. Tried to reset with no luck, so I did a rebuild on the carb and I like the results. Checked the engine cylinder vacuum and found 60lbs in # 1 hole. Pulled the engine and found the top edge ( 1/4 x 2 inch long) portion of the piston gone. Ordered the parts today to build a 383 stroker with vortec heads. Hope to have those parts this weekend. Dennis

01-20-2010, 01:41 AM	#15
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: New Years purchase sucks that you had a bad piston...kind crazy it still had that much compression. You gonna do a build thread? __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

01-20-2010, 02:26 AM	#16
Ilike 72"s Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: eastern oregon Posts: 623	Re: New Years purchase Can if you want. It will be a basic stroker build, break in and installation back into the Jimmy.



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01-20-2010, 04:33 AM	#17
vegaschevy Account Suspended Join Date: May 2009 Location: las vegas nv Posts: 1,493	Re: New Years purchase I like it, I dont know how I missed this thread till now. what did you end up paying for it? you can PM me if you want. Seems to be a solid platform for a good build.

01-20-2010, 11:22 AM	#18
Ilike 72"s Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: eastern oregon Posts: 623	Re: New Years purchase I would rather not say what I paid, because I'll be selling it when I'm done. Seems like every one wants to pay less than I did. Anyway---- Yes it is a great platform to start with. I think it will be real nice when finished. I'm looking forward to the stroker build. Dennis

01-20-2010, 11:35 AM	#19
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: New Years purchase Nice! Sucks about the motor though Yeah, never tell anyone what you paid if you want to sell someday, you can do 5K worth of improvements and people only "hear" what you paid and want to pay less than you did It makes perfect sense for a new car, but not a classic __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

01-25-2010, 12:09 AM	#20
Ilike 72"s Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: eastern oregon Posts: 623	Re: New Years purchase picked up my parts Friday afternoon. Started with a 1999 350 Vortec engine--machine work done with a .030 over bore. Crank is a 400 turned down to fit the 350 block.Went with a dished piston to bring the compression to a driver friendly 9.5.Chose the 5.7 long rod with a floating wristpin and threaded into the rod to accept bolts. they come with rounded shoulders. This was to avoid any grinding on the rod caps and bolts to clear the cam and block with their longer angle and throw. Pressure washed with soap and water all the parts including the block, crank and heads. Then blew dry with air. Now ready to build

01-25-2010, 12:19 AM	#21
Ilike 72"s Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: eastern oregon Posts: 623	Re: New Years purchase A few pictures of the process. Block cleaned up with cam ready to go in Attached Images

01-25-2010, 12:23 AM	#22
C20-67_N_MO Champagne Taste on Beer Budget Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: High Ridge, Missouri Posts: 2,190	Re: New Years purchase Nice! What the specs on your camshaft? __________________ Coming Soon: Project 1970 Country Truck

01-25-2010, 12:31 AM	#23
Ilike 72"s Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: eastern oregon Posts: 623	Re: New Years purchase With the cam in, it was time to place the crank. Checking with plastic gauge before the final coating of assembly lube.Lots of assembly lube and being clean in the process is the key. Attached Images

01-25-2010, 12:33 AM	#24
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: New Years purchase going to be a nice powerplant in a nice blazer! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

01-25-2010, 12:46 AM	#25
Ilike 72"s Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: eastern oregon Posts: 623	Re: New Years purchase Next I installed the timing chain and cam sprocket. Used locktite on the threads. I installed the crank sprocket when the crank was out so I wouldn't damage the crank thrust bearing by tapping the gear on while in the journals. My bolts are all in labeled sandwich bags for easy locating. Cleande and brushed threads before installing. Attached Images

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