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**LockDoc** · 06-20-2011, 10:53 PM

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Delivered this morning. I've been wanting one of these for the last couple of years but just couldn't make myself sign on the dotted line... I finally said "just do it, Pat will understand"..

.. Now all I need to do is figure out which vehicle I want to put it in. The Green '67 or the '34 Ford Coupe..

LockDoc

y5mgisi · 06-20-2011, 10:55 PM

Pretty!

Bob 68327 · 06-20-2011, 11:12 PM

better put it in the coupe the trucks a driver

QKENUF4U · 06-20-2011, 11:30 PM

ive owned 2 of them and they always worked really well in my daily drivers.. (80's blazers w/ both)

**70C10Toejam** · 06-20-2011, 11:32 PM

I got a 52 you can put that in....

**LockDoc** · 06-20-2011, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Bob 68327

better put it in the coupe the trucks a driver

It may be a driver but the engine is getting a little tired...

LockDoc

**LockDoc** · 06-20-2011, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by 70C10Toejam

I got a 52 you can put that in....

What's that, a Crosley? I don't have a shoehorn big enough to get it in there...

LockDoc

**LockDoc** · 06-20-2011, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by QKENUF4U

ive owned 2 of them and they always worked really well in my daily drivers.. (80's blazers w/ both)

Good to hear that... Thanks.

LockDoc

**special-K** · 06-21-2011, 07:29 AM

How much ya want for the crate?

Leon,you have arrived. I was on a crate engine roll about 10 years ago. I got a hot little motor for my Harley,a pumped up marine diesel for my '95 truck,and was looking into a GM Performance HT383 for my white '72 GMC but stopped short. I got all economic-minded and just swapped a motor from one waiting for restoration. But,I sure liked the concept!
How's the motor in the Coupe? Either way you have a way to improve both if the Coupe's motor runs good.

prairewolf · 06-21-2011, 07:37 AM

I said to myself '' Just do it '' on a few vehicles too. ..... I learned so much so fast about Marriage my circuits almost overloaded.

cool motor though. .......... kent

'72customdeluxe · 06-21-2011, 09:13 AM

You might want to beat the crap out of it during break in. I babied mine and it has a thirst for oil. Pcv is fine. I'm not sure the ring seal is 100%
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**LockDoc** · 06-21-2011, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by special-K

How much ya want for the crate?

Leon,you have arrived. I was on a crate engine roll about 10 years ago. I got a hot little motor for my Harley,a pumped up marine diesel for my '95 truck,and was looking into a GM Performance HT383 for my white '72 GMC but stopped short. I got all economic-minded and just swapped a motor from one waiting for restoration. But,I sure liked the concept!
How's the motor in the Coupe? Either way you have a way to improve both if the Coupe's motor runs good.

I have a use for the crate Tim. I would have loved to have a 383 but I stopped short too...

.. The Coupe doesn't have a motor so that is probably where it will go. I would just have to figure out if I want it 5 speed or auto. I thought it was kind of odd, the new engine came with a pilot bushing installed.

LockDoc

**LockDoc** · 06-21-2011, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by '72customdeluxe

You might want to beat the crap out of it during break in. I babied mine and it has a thirst for oil. Pcv is fine. I'm not sure the ring seal is 100%
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Thanks for the tip. I usually tend to baby my new stuff too.

LockDoc

**special-K** · 06-21-2011, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by LockDoc

I have a use for the crate Tim. I would have loved to have a 383 but I stopped short too...

.. The Coupe doesn't have a motor so that is probably where it will go. I would just have to figure out if I want it 5 speed or auto. I thought it was kind of odd, the new engine came with a pilot bushing installed.

LockDoc

That's ok. I just thought owning a crate would next best to a crate motor...oh well (lol).
I guess they decided the transmission for you already

72BlckButy · 06-21-2011, 03:24 PM

Nice buy Leon!

fastwillie 696969 · 06-21-2011, 05:04 PM

thats not a hemi

68Stepbed · 06-21-2011, 05:38 PM

I've had mine in my truck since 2000. In 06 while the truck was down for repaint, I stabbed in a new COMP XE262 cam, timing chain, and roller-tipped rockers.

thirdstreettito · 06-21-2011, 05:55 PM

Leon, please tell me that isn't the 190 hp one! :|

re1 · 06-21-2011, 05:56 PM

Is that the 290 hp ??

GDUB68 · 06-21-2011, 05:57 PM

Nice!!! Drop it in the Coupe

msgross · 06-21-2011, 06:02 PM

too clean to use though

BlackTopMotors · 06-21-2011, 06:19 PM

Looks nice n clean. You going to dress it up a bit?
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**special-K** · 06-21-2011, 07:17 PM

Gotta paint that thing ORANGE!!!

big mike71 · 06-21-2011, 07:30 PM

Put a ford motor in the ford, the chevy motor in the chevy.

flashed · 06-21-2011, 11:09 PM

I put a 290 HP crate motor in my wifes 72 Chevelle convertible and we love it ,plenty of power and a great cruiser.

06-20-2011, 10:53 PM	#1
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,818	Finally Bit The Bullet - Delivered this morning. I've been wanting one of these for the last couple of years but just couldn't make myself sign on the dotted line... I finally said "just do it, Pat will understand".... Now all I need to do is figure out which vehicle I want to put it in. The Green '67 or the '34 Ford Coupe.. LockDoc Attached Images __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

06-20-2011, 10:55 PM	#2
y5mgisi Second Chance Program Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 2,642	Re: Finally Bit The Bullet Pretty!

06-20-2011, 11:12 PM	#3
Bob 68327 72 Chevelle Club Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Newton , Iowa Posts: 2,052	Re: Finally Bit The Bullet better put it in the coupe the trucks a driver __________________ I Have The Right To Remain Silent,But Lack The Ability 1972 Chevelle ... Mine 2006 Trailblazer... Hers 2002 Buick century ... Kids 2002 K1500 Z-71 EXT CAB ... Daily Driver 2005 Rockwood Roo ... For Camping 1974 Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 84'' stroker

06-20-2011, 11:30 PM	#4
QKENUF4U Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: SUNNY WARM BIKE RIDING COTTONWOOD ARIZONA Posts: 2,097	Re: Finally Bit The Bullet ive owned 2 of them and they always worked really well in my daily drivers.. (80's blazers w/ both)

06-20-2011, 11:32 PM	#5
70C10Toejam Hellasick Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Death Moans, IA Posts: 876	Re: Finally Bit The Bullet I got a 52 you can put that in.... __________________ I keep two MAGNUMS in my desk. One's a gun, and I keep it loaded. The other's a bottle and it keeps ME loaded. I'm Tracer Bullet. (Calvin and Hobbes) This life was a test. It was only a test. If this had been an actual life, you would have received instructions on where to go and what to do. RED meat is not bad for you...FUZZY BLUE/GREEN MEAT is bad for you!!!!!!!!!!!!! BUILT FORD TOUGH WITH CHEVY STUFF--sticker at Goodguys

06-21-2011, 07:29 AM	#9
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Finally Bit The Bullet How much ya want for the crate? Leon,you have arrived. I was on a crate engine roll about 10 years ago. I got a hot little motor for my Harley,a pumped up marine diesel for my '95 truck,and was looking into a GM Performance HT383 for my white '72 GMC but stopped short. I got all economic-minded and just swapped a motor from one waiting for restoration. But,I sure liked the concept! How's the motor in the Coupe? Either way you have a way to improve both if the Coupe's motor runs good. __________________ "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 ~

06-21-2011, 07:37 AM	#10
prairewolf Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: south dakota Posts: 1,895	Re: Finally Bit The Bullet I said to myself '' Just do it '' on a few vehicles too. ..... I learned so much so fast about Marriage my circuits almost overloaded. cool motor though. .......... kent __________________ eat,work,spend,sleep,repeat. Last edited by prairewolf; 06-21-2011 at 07:39 AM.

06-21-2011, 09:13 AM	#11
'72customdeluxe Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Tejas Posts: 691	Re: Finally Bit The Bullet You might want to beat the crap out of it during break in. I babied mine and it has a thirst for oil. Pcv is fine. I'm not sure the ring seal is 100% Posted via Mobile Device __________________ '72 cheyenne super step, '05 long bed gmc

06-21-2011, 03:24 PM	#15
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Finally Bit The Bullet Nice buy Leon! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

06-21-2011, 05:04 PM	#16
fastwillie 696969 ~Rest In Peace~ Join Date: May 2005 Location: CALIFORNIA NOR CAL Posts: 9,707	Re: Finally Bit The Bullet thats not a hemi __________________ is it fast ? it has a lighting bolt donut? B___H please, I can remove 90% of your so called "beauty" with a kleenex

06-21-2011, 05:38 PM	#17
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: Finally Bit The Bullet I've had mine in my truck since 2000. In 06 while the truck was down for repaint, I stabbed in a new COMP XE262 cam, timing chain, and roller-tipped rockers. __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

06-21-2011, 05:55 PM	#18
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: Finally Bit The Bullet Leon, please tell me that isn't the 190 hp one! :\| __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

06-21-2011, 05:56 PM	#19
re1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Metro Vancouver Posts: 444	Re: Finally Bit The Bullet Is that the 290 hp ?? __________________ 1972 Chevy C10 Custom Deluxe Highlander 1972 Chevy C10 Custom Deluxe Medium Green

06-21-2011, 05:57 PM	#20
GDUB68 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Parkland,Florida Posts: 50	Re: Finally Bit The Bullet Nice!!! Drop it in the Coupe __________________ 68 short stepside 68 camaro conv 30 model a coupe highboy 05 dodge magnum R/T 55 shoebox

06-21-2011, 06:02 PM	#21
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Finally Bit The Bullet too clean to use though __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"



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06-21-2011, 06:19 PM	#22
BlackTopMotors Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Valencia, CA Posts: 364	Re: Finally Bit The Bullet Looks nice n clean. You going to dress it up a bit? . . .

06-21-2011, 07:17 PM	#23
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Finally Bit The Bullet Gotta paint that thing ORANGE!!! __________________ "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 ~

06-21-2011, 07:30 PM	#24
big mike71 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: independence mo Posts: 2,111	Re: Finally Bit The Bullet Put a ford motor in the ford, the chevy motor in the chevy. __________________ I'm not as good as I once was, But I'm as good once as I ever was.

06-21-2011, 11:09 PM	#25
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,724	Re: Finally Bit The Bullet I put a 290 HP crate motor in my wifes 72 Chevelle convertible and we love it ,plenty of power and a great cruiser.

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