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Dwaynes56&68 · 09-10-2003, 02:39 AM

If this is a big block, can someone tell me what is needed to swap it into the 68? Were would I find the correct brackets? Ebay ?
http://www.bath.ac.uk/%7Eccsshb/12cyl/

SLS · 09-10-2003, 02:59 AM

Yep, that is a big block and you will need to find some big bolts to install it into your '68.

JayDubBlazer · 09-10-2003, 03:02 AM

Yeah I think generally speaking anything over 1,000,000 cubic inches is considered a big block. Also don't those guys look like they are taking part in some kind of evil plot?

Dwaynes56&68 · 09-10-2003, 03:33 AM

Kinda looks like they are building a motor for Dr. Evil

jover · 09-10-2003, 06:37 AM

Hey if you call Chevy Duty, they sell big block motor mounts for your 68, p/n 79-023 , plus they sell the big block brackets that go to frame, their number is 1-816-741-8029, we've practically rebuilt our 68 with them and they have great tech help. hope that helps you some

jamis · 09-10-2003, 07:13 AM

I dont think chevyduty sells the mounts for that engine.
If you decide to use that engine you might have to live whithout certain luxuries like fenders, steering wheel, a place to sit.......

MOTHERTRUCKERS · 09-10-2003, 09:42 AM

Get me the measurements on the motor with any set back required (we have frame measurements) and i'll fab some out of 12" thick plate steel shipped to your door for between $350-400,000 depending on shipping cost, oversize permits, crane rental etc. No guaranty of fit from your measurements. 14,16 and 18" plate is optional for race application, polished aluminum add $110,000. Light weight Titanium add $200.000. We require a $250,000 cash deposit. We reserve the right to engrave our entire online catalog in each motor mount in 1 ft letters with inserts made of carbon fiber in a contrasting color. On reciept of your deposit we estimate completion 12-01-2010. Add $90,000 for rush job. We also require the truck and motor to be present for proper fit and alignment guaranty or an extended lease on a NEW FULLY FEMALE STAFFED LEAR JET for comuting to and from for exact measurements. Deduct $10,000 if truck is located on a south pacific island. Down time for hurricanes etc. will be billed accordingly. Add $50,000 if located in the snowbelt. Reply within 10 days with deposit at this quote. Quote is null and void after 10 days.

A.P. · 09-10-2003, 10:16 AM

Lol. this is funny.

palallin · 09-10-2003, 11:05 AM

I think someone will need to design a front spring upgrade. . . . And get load range ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ ZZZZZZZZ tires.

bow-tie-bandit · 09-10-2003, 01:29 PM

That should be able to pull something big!

boraxman · 09-10-2003, 01:37 PM

Might consider buying a gas station or getting a Arab buddy. Bet that sucker gets 1 mile per 10000 gallons!

Litdave · 09-10-2003, 01:56 PM

I would just like to have the starter motor for that thing to put in my truck!!!

UNBELIEVABLE!!!

Litdave

Dwaynes56&68 · 09-10-2003, 02:14 PM

Mothertruckers, can I have your mail address so I can send you a check? Also, will I have to notch the firewall or put in a body lift?

Ackattack · 09-10-2003, 03:18 PM

I'm wondering if my TH350 will bolt up to that, might have to upgrade to a TH400

palallin · 09-10-2003, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Dwaynes56&68
Also, will I have to notch the firewall or put in a body lift?

I think you'll have to notch the tailgate . . . .

jewels. · 09-10-2003, 05:41 PM

this is hilarious!! i like this thread!

you can tell who looked at the pictures before they replied and who didnt!

that's one really big engine. i showed it to some of my fellow mechanical engineer's here, and they LOVED the site!

thanks!

jewels.

gmc67swb · 09-10-2003, 06:42 PM

CAN WE GET THAT WITH MANUAL FLYWHEEL PLEASE.

SLS · 09-10-2003, 08:10 PM

After further research, I have come to learn that the engine is not that big at all..................it's the guys working on it are very, very small. Sorta like "Gulliver's travels".

lukecp · 09-10-2003, 08:40 PM

Cool....it's even a four-bolt main

MOTHERTRUCKERS · 09-10-2003, 09:23 PM

DWAYNES56768 CASH ONLY! Have your bank call my bank in Zurick Switzerland.

ACKATTACK Flex plate $135,000 extra. Conversion kit for G.E. locomotive veritable ratio trans. $234,000.99.

GMC67SWB Pictured is the manual flywheel, we have been on the phone with RICHMOND, LENCO and a few other companies about this and they say they will call back with pricing on the correct trans. They were very addament about not calling and bothering them until they call me back. They have stopped production on all other transmissions and have the whole plant working on this project 24/7. I called 1 more time and got their answering machine saying they were to busy to come to the phone so I guess its a waiting game.

Also a turbo company called today, any interest in a turbocharged version?

imaindianoutlaw · 09-10-2003, 10:07 PM

Heck guys! Thats just like a Pontiac cam shaft!

73stepside · 09-10-2003, 10:28 PM

think it will be able to pull 15 miles per gallon on the highway at about 200 mph?

72 CustomCamper · 09-10-2003, 10:31 PM

If that's not a big block,I'd hate to see the one that is.....

Chuck

**68 Stepside** · 09-10-2003, 10:33 PM

It has steps in the crank throws....that's awesome...LOL

Slammed67 · 09-10-2003, 11:43 PM

I think the guys that designed that thing have a small penis and/or short man's complex

But seriously, that thing is awesome!

09-10-2003, 02:39 AM	#1
Dwaynes56&68 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Crawfordsville,Oregon Posts: 83	Is this a Big block? If this is a big block, can someone tell me what is needed to swap it into the 68? Were would I find the correct brackets? Ebay ? http://www.bath.ac.uk/%7Eccsshb/12cyl/ __________________ Are we there yet?

09-10-2003, 03:02 AM	#3
JayDubBlazer go cyclones Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ames, IA Posts: 1,885	Yeah I think generally speaking anything over 1,000,000 cubic inches is considered a big block. Also don't those guys look like they are taking part in some kind of evil plot? __________________ Wes PROJECT OLE GREEN 1972 Blazer 4X4 350/700R4 2017 Silverado LT

09-10-2003, 03:33 AM	#4
Dwaynes56&68 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Crawfordsville,Oregon Posts: 83	Kinda looks like they are building a motor for Dr. Evil __________________ Are we there yet?

09-10-2003, 09:42 AM	#7
MOTHERTRUCKERS Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: BRADENTON FLA Posts: 3,269	Get me the measurements on the motor with any set back required (we have frame measurements) and i'll fab some out of 12" thick plate steel shipped to your door for between $350-400,000 depending on shipping cost, oversize permits, crane rental etc. No guaranty of fit from your measurements. 14,16 and 18" plate is optional for race application, polished aluminum add $110,000. Light weight Titanium add $200.000. We require a $250,000 cash deposit. We reserve the right to engrave our entire online catalog in each motor mount in 1 ft letters with inserts made of carbon fiber in a contrasting color. On reciept of your deposit we estimate completion 12-01-2010. Add $90,000 for rush job. We also require the truck and motor to be present for proper fit and alignment guaranty or an extended lease on a NEW FULLY FEMALE STAFFED LEAR JET for comuting to and from for exact measurements. Deduct $10,000 if truck is located on a south pacific island. Down time for hurricanes etc. will be billed accordingly. Add $50,000 if located in the snowbelt. Reply within 10 days with deposit at this quote. Quote is null and void after 10 days. __________________ Rest in Peace Ed. Thanks for all the good times.

09-10-2003, 10:16 AM	#8
A.P. Black 72 Chevy Join Date: May 2002 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 662	Lol. this is funny. __________________ 72 Chevy, SWB, 350engine, TH400

09-10-2003, 02:59 AM	#2
SLS Finish the'71..or bust! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Nashville, TN. Posts: 441	Yep, that is a big block and you will need to find some big bolts to install it into your '68.

09-10-2003, 06:37 AM	#5
jover Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Mexico, NY, USA Posts: 73	Hey if you call Chevy Duty, they sell big block motor mounts for your 68, p/n 79-023 , plus they sell the big block brackets that go to frame, their number is 1-816-741-8029, we've practically rebuilt our 68 with them and they have great tech help. hope that helps you some

09-10-2003, 07:13 AM	#6
jamis F.A.S.T. president Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Florida Posts: 1,883	I dont think chevyduty sells the mounts for that engine. If you decide to use that engine you might have to live whithout certain luxuries like fenders, steering wheel, a place to sit.......

09-10-2003, 11:05 AM	#9
palallin Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: St. James, MO Posts: 1,239	I think someone will need to design a front spring upgrade. . . . And get load range ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ ZZZZZZZZ tires. __________________ '69 Longstep K-10: 327/SM465/T-221/Closed Knuckle Dana44/12-bolt. Last edited by palallin; 09-10-2003 at 02:00 PM.

09-10-2003, 01:29 PM	#10
bow-tie-bandit Live life and be happy. Join Date: May 2003 Location: Spokane,Washington Posts: 266	That should be able to pull something big! __________________

09-10-2003, 01:37 PM	#11
boraxman Keepin an eye out Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: So.Cal Posts: 3,921	Might consider buying a gas station or getting a Arab buddy. Bet that sucker gets 1 mile per 10000 gallons! __________________ 1970 Chevy C10 SWB 5.3 1996 Toyota Tacoma SR5 4x4 2007 Vespa GTS 250 Scooter ZIP 91351 Last edited by boraxman; 09-10-2003 at 01:39 PM.

09-10-2003, 01:56 PM	#12
Litdave Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tullahoma, TN Posts: 203	I would just like to have the starter motor for that thing to put in my truck!!! UNBELIEVABLE!!! Litdave __________________ 71 Factory SWB 4x4 Project 383/350/205 69 LWB 2wd CST Daily Driver ZZ4/700r4/3.73 72 SWB Future Hot Rod

09-10-2003, 02:14 PM	#13
Dwaynes56&68 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Crawfordsville,Oregon Posts: 83	Mothertruckers, can I have your mail address so I can send you a check? Also, will I have to notch the firewall or put in a body lift? __________________ Are we there yet?

09-10-2003, 03:18 PM	#14
Ackattack Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Valley Center KS Posts: 3,525	I'm wondering if my TH350 will bolt up to that, might have to upgrade to a TH400 __________________ Project Bruiser: 68 Pro-Touring C-10 5.3L / 4L60E Project Ironhide: 97 GMC Crew Cab 4x4 Cummins SOLD: '69 GMC 1/2T SWB TBI'd: Project No Buck Assembly Manual Index Sign up Thread!!! Factory Service Manual Index

09-10-2003, 05:41 PM	#16
jewels. Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Munster, IN Posts: 1,100	this is hilarious!! i like this thread! you can tell who looked at the pictures before they replied and who didnt! that's one really big engine. i showed it to some of my fellow mechanical engineer's here, and they LOVED the site! thanks! jewels. Attached Images __________________ 68 C10 Red Step 350 my first child & main focus 58 3200 Apache LWB Step the upcoming project



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09-10-2003, 06:42 PM	#17
gmc67swb Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Mesquite, Tx Posts: 396	CAN WE GET THAT WITH MANUAL FLYWHEEL PLEASE. __________________ GM 330HP/350, Magnuson 122HH, Tremec TKO 5spd

09-10-2003, 08:10 PM	#18
SLS Finish the'71..or bust! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Nashville, TN. Posts: 441	After further research, I have come to learn that the engine is not that big at all..................it's the guys working on it are very, very small. Sorta like "Gulliver's travels".

09-10-2003, 08:40 PM	#19
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	Cool....it's even a four-bolt main __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

09-10-2003, 09:23 PM	#20
MOTHERTRUCKERS Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: BRADENTON FLA Posts: 3,269	DWAYNES56768 CASH ONLY! Have your bank call my bank in Zurick Switzerland. ACKATTACK Flex plate $135,000 extra. Conversion kit for G.E. locomotive veritable ratio trans. $234,000.99. GMC67SWB Pictured is the manual flywheel, we have been on the phone with RICHMOND, LENCO and a few other companies about this and they say they will call back with pricing on the correct trans. They were very addament about not calling and bothering them until they call me back. They have stopped production on all other transmissions and have the whole plant working on this project 24/7. I called 1 more time and got their answering machine saying they were to busy to come to the phone so I guess its a waiting game. Also a turbo company called today, any interest in a turbocharged version? __________________ Rest in Peace Ed. Thanks for all the good times.

09-10-2003, 10:07 PM	#21
imaindianoutlaw GMC SHORT FLEET F/S Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT PENNSYLVANNIA Posts: 2,117	Heck guys! Thats just like a Pontiac cam shaft! __________________ CHARLES WADE HEIN HVACR FOREMAN. LEWISBURG U.S.P.

09-10-2003, 10:28 PM	#22
73stepside Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Moore OK 73160 Posts: 974	think it will be able to pull 15 miles per gallon on the highway at about 200 mph? __________________ 04 GMC Sierra RCSS 70 CST LWB 04 HD Sportster 1200 Custom

09-10-2003, 10:31 PM	#23
72 CustomCamper huh ??? Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Fredericksburg,Va. Posts: 3,369	If that's not a big block,I'd hate to see the one that is..... Chuck __________________ 90 Blazer Silverado 350w/ 700R4 and 32" Kelly's "I am a bomb technician. If you see me running try to keep up!"

09-10-2003, 10:33 PM	#24
68 Stepside huh? Join Date: May 2000 Location: Washington, Illinois Posts: 5,692	It has steps in the crank throws....that's awesome...LOL __________________ Someday when I'm lonely, Wishing you weren't so far away, Then I will remember Things we said today. RIP El Jay

09-10-2003, 11:43 PM	#25
Slammed67 Progress = 0% Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 2,108	I think the guys that designed that thing have a small penis and/or short man's complex But seriously, that thing is awesome! __________________ Jason - '67 GMC swb \| '57 Bel-Air 4dr hardtop \| '56 210 4dr Wagon \| 2000 GMC Sierra

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