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**chevy71super** · 02-13-2011, 10:44 AM

The motor is a 383 stroker with cast iron vortec heads with 2.02 valves, roller rockers, etc. The compression is 8.8 to 1 so I should be able to run 5 to 6 pounds of boost. Blower is Edelbrock with a matched 850 carb. I bought the blower set up from Jegs. I was surfing their site and came across it. The price was exactly $1,000 less than I normally see them at. I jumped on it. (The price is back up so they must have realized their mistake.) Still need a few pieces to complete - gas lines, accessory brackets, etc. Its going into the truck in the back ground. Hoping to have it in by July.

Chevy350V8 · 02-13-2011, 10:47 AM

Like it man!!!

**72 Super** · 02-13-2011, 11:14 AM

That is one of the nicest OLD TRUCKS on the board.

bosco200 · 02-13-2011, 12:35 PM

B-e-a-utiful!!!!!

Zoomin · 02-13-2011, 01:29 PM

Uhhhh
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VDOG · 02-13-2011, 03:43 PM

You ought to see it in person, its amazingly clean.
Hows it going youngman? I take it you have finished all the hondydoo's around the house, now its time to play.
Thats going to be a beast.

**chevy71super** · 02-13-2011, 09:25 PM

VDOG - Thanks for the compliments. You are right, the price to play is very high around my house. I just spent the better of the day texturing the bathroom in our house. Next weekend its painting said bathroom before putting in new fixtures, etc. I'm escaping on the 12th to attend the CPP event. I'll be going down the 405 if you want to meet up and go with me.

VDOG · 02-14-2011, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by chevy71super

VDOG - Thanks for the compliments. You are right, the price to play is very high around my house. I just spent the better of the day texturing the bathroom in our house. Next weekend its painting said bathroom before putting in new fixtures, etc. I'm escaping on the 12th to attend the CPP event. I'll be going down the 405 if you want to meet up and go with me.

Those darn honneydoos just never end. You should see my list.

That sounds like a plan but depending on where the CPP cruise starts you might have to jump on the 91 when you get out this way. CPP is off the 91 fwy. Also I should be back running by then. Will you have that beast instlled?

VDOG · 04-16-2012, 11:50 PM

Hey my friend check out the SoCal Checking in post, were having a meet in the Valley on the 10th of May, I think thats the date. At the Bobs Big Boy in Burbank.

**chevy71super** · 04-16-2012, 11:57 PM

I will. I need to get the truck out of the garage. I haven't driven it since last year. You going? Doug

VDOG · 04-17-2012, 12:11 AM

Yes sir, I will be there. Did you get the new engine in the truck yet?

JOHNORO · 05-16-2012, 10:06 AM

Doug,
truck is looking better than ever ..
we need to get you to hang out a little more
often, so you can inspire some of our
peeps with that sweet truck of yours.
good to find you on the forum again.
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cleszkie · 05-16-2012, 02:13 PM

How does that set up fit under the hood? You going to go with a cowl hood, or cutting a hole?

jablack · 05-16-2012, 06:00 PM

Nice truck, and what king of coating is on your garage floor?

sharpmark · 05-16-2012, 06:07 PM

clean looking truck and beautiful looking motor!
as said above-- are they together yet??

Fldawg · 05-16-2012, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by jablack

Nice truck, and what king of coating is on your garage floor?

There's a blown small block by a great looking truck and you ask what kind of floor that is

......That's a riot

VDOG · 05-16-2012, 07:21 PM

The real question is,what are you going to do with the extra clean motor thats in there now?

jablack · 05-16-2012, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Fldawg

There's a blown small block by a great looking truck and you ask what kind of floor that is

......That's a riot

I didn't think of it that way.

I need to do my garage floor and it caught my eye..

oklalawnboy · 05-16-2012, 11:19 PM

that truck is going to look even more awesomer with that engine in it,eh.

RCbowtie69 · 05-17-2012, 10:16 PM

NICE!!!!!!Keep on Truckin'

stomper · 05-18-2012, 01:55 PM

"OLD TRUCK"!? Man that looks beautiful. Love the color and the old school wheels. I recall a brand way back called 'Jackman'. Are those? I built a model kit in the same colors and wheels when I was a kid.

**chevy71super** · 05-20-2012, 12:34 AM

Sorry guys for the late response. Thanks to everyone for the props. Since last year I have been side tracked with a CJ5 I bought. Its in the paint shop and should be done shortly so I can get back to this truck.

John - I hope to make it to the Brothers Truck show. I'll let you know so you can save me a spot!

Cleszke - I measured and it should fit under the hood. Should is the key word. I've seen similar setups that fit.

Jablack - Just garage floor paint. Its pretty messed up from me dragging stuff across it.

Stomper - The wheels were made by American. I had a set back in the day. I heard they were prone to breakage when wheeled hard. I found these on the internet for a $100 for all 4. I got lucky. I think the guy thought they were just messed up chrome. These old wheels come to life with a little work.

My wife has been getting on my back to get the motor in the truck. She wants it out of the garage. I will need to oblige her this summer. The motor in it has some leakage issues and a flat lobe on the cam or bad lifter. (I ran it low on oil.) I will rebuild it and stick it in another chev I own.
Doug

PAWS 72 · 05-20-2012, 02:06 AM

So if wife is fussing needing more room,satisfy your, I mean, her needs.Build a bigger shop,I mean, garage.

PAWS 72 · 05-20-2012, 02:35 AM

So if wife is fussing needing more room,satisfy your, I mean, her needs.Build a bigger shop,I mean, garage.

ole dollor · 05-20-2012, 01:37 PM

very nice truck, very nice motor, thats going to be a very nice combo, oh and nice floor to...

02-13-2011, 10:44 AM	#1
chevy71super Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: So Cal Posts: 658	New Engine for OLD TRUCK The motor is a 383 stroker with cast iron vortec heads with 2.02 valves, roller rockers, etc. The compression is 8.8 to 1 so I should be able to run 5 to 6 pounds of boost. Blower is Edelbrock with a matched 850 carb. I bought the blower set up from Jegs. I was surfing their site and came across it. The price was exactly $1,000 less than I normally see them at. I jumped on it. (The price is back up so they must have realized their mistake.) Still need a few pieces to complete - gas lines, accessory brackets, etc. Its going into the truck in the back ground. Hoping to have it in by July. __________________ 71 Cheyenne Super 4X4 SB 72 Cheyenne Super 4X4 SB 72 Cheyenne 4X4 SB

02-13-2011, 10:47 AM	#2
Chevy350V8 Semper Fi!!! Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Sherrills Ford, North Carolina Posts: 971	Re: New Engine for OLD TRUCK Like it man!!! __________________ Brandon... "IT ONLY TAKES EVERYTHING YOU GOT!!" Semper Fi

02-13-2011, 11:14 AM	#3
72 Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hyattsville, Maryland Posts: 3,685	Re: New Engine for OLD TRUCK That is one of the nicest OLD TRUCKS on the board. __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super (Purchased new by my parents in August of 71) Black and White

02-13-2011, 12:35 PM	#4
bosco200 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Ste. Genevieve, MO Posts: 526	Re: New Engine for OLD TRUCK B-e-a-utiful!!!!!

02-13-2011, 01:29 PM	#5
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: New Engine for OLD TRUCK Uhhhh Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

02-13-2011, 03:43 PM	#6
VDOG Grand PooBaa Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: LA, CA Posts: 5,302	Re: New Engine for OLD TRUCK You ought to see it in person, its amazingly clean. Hows it going youngman? I take it you have finished all the hondydoo's around the house, now its time to play. Thats going to be a beast. Last edited by VDOG; 02-13-2011 at 03:43 PM.

02-13-2011, 09:25 PM	#7
chevy71super Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: So Cal Posts: 658	Re: New Engine for OLD TRUCK VDOG - Thanks for the compliments. You are right, the price to play is very high around my house. I just spent the better of the day texturing the bathroom in our house. Next weekend its painting said bathroom before putting in new fixtures, etc. I'm escaping on the 12th to attend the CPP event. I'll be going down the 405 if you want to meet up and go with me. __________________ 71 Cheyenne Super 4X4 SB 72 Cheyenne Super 4X4 SB 72 Cheyenne 4X4 SB

04-16-2012, 11:50 PM	#9
VDOG Grand PooBaa Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: LA, CA Posts: 5,302	Re: New Engine for OLD TRUCK Hey my friend check out the SoCal Checking in post, were having a meet in the Valley on the 10th of May, I think thats the date. At the Bobs Big Boy in Burbank.

04-16-2012, 11:57 PM	#10
chevy71super Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: So Cal Posts: 658	Re: New Engine for OLD TRUCK I will. I need to get the truck out of the garage. I haven't driven it since last year. You going? Doug __________________ 71 Cheyenne Super 4X4 SB 72 Cheyenne Super 4X4 SB 72 Cheyenne 4X4 SB

04-17-2012, 12:11 AM	#11
VDOG Grand PooBaa Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: LA, CA Posts: 5,302	Re: New Engine for OLD TRUCK Yes sir, I will be there. Did you get the new engine in the truck yet?

05-16-2012, 10:06 AM	#12
JOHNORO oldschoolblazer@yahoo.com Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Long Beach CA. Posts: 1,968	Re: New Engine for OLD TRUCK Doug, truck is looking better than ever .. we need to get you to hang out a little more often, so you can inspire some of our peeps with that sweet truck of yours. good to find you on the forum again. Posted via Mobile Device

05-16-2012, 02:13 PM	#13
cleszkie Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Santa Ana, CA Posts: 2,191	Re: New Engine for OLD TRUCK How does that set up fit under the hood? You going to go with a cowl hood, or cutting a hole?

05-16-2012, 06:00 PM	#14
jablack Classic Chevy Recycler Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Alabama Posts: 422	Re: New Engine for OLD TRUCK Nice truck, and what king of coating is on your garage floor? __________________ 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT 1970 Chevrolet C50 1979 Chevrolet C30 Need another 67 or 68 soon...

05-16-2012, 06:07 PM	#15
sharpmark Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rotorua/new zealand Posts: 161	Re: New Engine for OLD TRUCK clean looking truck and beautiful looking motor! as said above-- are they together yet?? __________________ 1969 stepside-305/4spd/12 bolt posi http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=477157 1968 pontiac lemans convertible-350/pwrglde/10 bolt 1934 oldsmobile sedan-350/350/12 bolt posi 1930 model a pickup-350/350/jag ind 1928 model a roadster-283/350/9"

05-16-2012, 07:21 PM	#17
VDOG Grand PooBaa Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: LA, CA Posts: 5,302	Re: New Engine for OLD TRUCK The real question is,what are you going to do with the extra clean motor thats in there now?



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05-16-2012, 11:19 PM	#19
oklalawnboy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Glencoe Alabama Posts: 510	Re: New Engine for OLD TRUCK that truck is going to look even more awesomer with that engine in it,eh. __________________ 72 Cheyenne super 10 08 3500 HD 4dr dually 12 ford flex (wifes ride) 76 Monte Carlo 83 Chevy short wide Silverado 96 Mazda Miata, 2000 Allegro Bus

05-17-2012, 10:16 PM	#20
RCbowtie69 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Thomasville, NC Posts: 1,877	Re: New Engine for OLD TRUCK NICE!!!!!!Keep on Truckin' __________________ My Truck: 2.5 drop front, 4 & 5/8 in rear, 350cubic in. been bored .60 over, 700r4 (soon), 3 speed (on tree for now).rims & tires size,15x8 ralleys 5 on 5,P275/60R15. Members I have met: Pickupman, 1972 Super Cheyenne, Stepside,Chis Mc Bride. tsnow67,joel.e,

05-18-2012, 01:55 PM	#21
stomper Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 1,701	Re: New Engine for OLD TRUCK "OLD TRUCK"!? Man that looks beautiful. Love the color and the old school wheels. I recall a brand way back called 'Jackman'. Are those? I built a model kit in the same colors and wheels when I was a kid. __________________ "I was patina when patina wasn't cool." 1973 Cheyenne SWB Sunset Gold / Frost White / Saddle

05-20-2012, 12:34 AM	#22
chevy71super Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: So Cal Posts: 658	Re: New Engine for OLD TRUCK Sorry guys for the late response. Thanks to everyone for the props. Since last year I have been side tracked with a CJ5 I bought. Its in the paint shop and should be done shortly so I can get back to this truck. John - I hope to make it to the Brothers Truck show. I'll let you know so you can save me a spot! Cleszke - I measured and it should fit under the hood. Should is the key word. I've seen similar setups that fit. Jablack - Just garage floor paint. Its pretty messed up from me dragging stuff across it. Stomper - The wheels were made by American. I had a set back in the day. I heard they were prone to breakage when wheeled hard. I found these on the internet for a $100 for all 4. I got lucky. I think the guy thought they were just messed up chrome. These old wheels come to life with a little work. My wife has been getting on my back to get the motor in the truck. She wants it out of the garage. I will need to oblige her this summer. The motor in it has some leakage issues and a flat lobe on the cam or bad lifter. (I ran it low on oil.) I will rebuild it and stick it in another chev I own. Doug __________________ 71 Cheyenne Super 4X4 SB 72 Cheyenne Super 4X4 SB 72 Cheyenne 4X4 SB

05-20-2012, 02:06 AM	#23
PAWS 72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Sheffield, ALA Posts: 2,471	Re: New Engine for OLD TRUCK So if wife is fussing needing more room,satisfy your, I mean, her needs.Build a bigger shop,I mean, garage.

05-20-2012, 02:35 AM	#24
PAWS 72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Sheffield, ALA Posts: 2,471	Re: New Engine for OLD TRUCK So if wife is fussing needing more room,satisfy your, I mean, her needs.Build a bigger shop,I mean, garage.

05-20-2012, 01:37 PM	#25
ole dollor Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Anton, Texas Posts: 2,364	Re: New Engine for OLD TRUCK very nice truck, very nice motor, thats going to be a very nice combo, oh and nice floor to...

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