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Nvbowtie · 11-04-2003, 01:15 AM

Previous thread:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...threadid=75313

Well the decision has been made,

it's new block time.

no sense in trying a fix job or going to
something I don't want.

I scored a free block and the machine shop
said about 500.00 for a block swap.

So I stabbed it in the heart and it bleed coolant
gas, and tranny fluid on the garage floor, what a
heart breaker, it only had 45 minutes run time on it.

Nvbowtie · 11-04-2003, 01:15 AM

I got most of it torn down to be pulled in a few hours.
funny how long it took to get together and running.

Russell · 11-04-2003, 01:20 AM

Now that sucks!!

Good luck with the new block!

Blue Beard · 11-04-2003, 09:49 AM

Good luck, keep us posted.

Looks like it will be a looker when complete...

**swervin ervin** · 11-04-2003, 11:23 AM

It sure sucks when stuff like this happens. But, you are like me, if you had repaired the other block, you would have never been satisfied with it. I would have had it on my mind every time I drove it. I'm a firm believer in doing something right. Sometimes you have to bite the bullet and go for it. It hurts, but in the end, it will be worth it if it puts your mind to rest. We have enough crap to worry about on these old trucks without worrying about something we can fix.

Good luck with it. It will get better, even if it does cost you 500 bucks.

79BIG10 · 11-04-2003, 04:21 PM

Glad to see you getting a better deal than origiannally thoguht Bill.

Hopefully they will be quick qith the swap over and you can get it on the road.

Jonboy · 11-04-2003, 05:23 PM

Think of the first install as a trial run. maybe that will make it easier? If not, at least that will be one thing you will not have to worry about.

RussTburb · 11-26-2003, 06:42 PM

good luck!

**old Rusty C10** · 11-26-2003, 07:14 PM

shame ya had to take it all out again but hey it will be even better next time. Id love to see more pics on your rebuild

Nvbowtie · 11-26-2003, 11:58 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by old Rusty C10
shame ya had to take it all out again but hey it will be even better next time. Id love to see more pics on your rebuild

I can e-mail all you can handle, just let me know what address and how many bytes each e-mail

11-04-2003, 01:15 AM	#1
Nvbowtie Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Laughlin, Nv. USA Posts: 700	More of just what what I wanted to hear Previous thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...threadid=75313 Well the decision has been made, it's new block time. no sense in trying a fix job or going to something I don't want. I scored a free block and the machine shop said about 500.00 for a block swap. So I stabbed it in the heart and it bleed coolant gas, and tranny fluid on the garage floor, what a heart breaker, it only had 45 minutes run time on it. Attached Images __________________ www.unlimited2u.com/chevy Bill 1980 Chevy C-10 Silverado 1988 Chevy Blazer Tahoe Last edited by Nvbowtie; 11-04-2003 at 01:17 AM.

11-04-2003, 01:15 AM	#2
Nvbowtie Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Laughlin, Nv. USA Posts: 700	I got most of it torn down to be pulled in a few hours. funny how long it took to get together and running. Attached Images __________________ www.unlimited2u.com/chevy Bill 1980 Chevy C-10 Silverado 1988 Chevy Blazer Tahoe

11-04-2003, 01:20 AM	#3
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Now that sucks!! Good luck with the new block! __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

11-04-2003, 09:49 AM	#4
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,831	Good luck, keep us posted. Looks like it will be a looker when complete... __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

11-04-2003, 11:23 AM	#5
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	It sure sucks when stuff like this happens. But, you are like me, if you had repaired the other block, you would have never been satisfied with it. I would have had it on my mind every time I drove it. I'm a firm believer in doing something right. Sometimes you have to bite the bullet and go for it. It hurts, but in the end, it will be worth it if it puts your mind to rest. We have enough crap to worry about on these old trucks without worrying about something we can fix. Good luck with it. It will get better, even if it does cost you 500 bucks. __________________ Mike 1985 Chevy C-10

11-04-2003, 04:21 PM	#6
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,774	Glad to see you getting a better deal than origiannally thoguht Bill. Hopefully they will be quick qith the swap over and you can get it on the road. __________________ 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza Big10 "Tootsie Roll" 1985 Chevrolet Silverado (wife's) Member of the Southern Bowties Club "Don't underestimate how sexy a fat man who drinks to excess can be." Homer Simpson

11-04-2003, 05:23 PM	#7
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Think of the first install as a trial run. maybe that will make it easier? If not, at least that will be one thing you will not have to worry about. __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

11-26-2003, 06:42 PM	#8
RussTburb Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Blaine,Wa. U.S.A Posts: 261	good luck! __________________ "Red-heads not war-heads, Blondes, not bombs, Brunettes, not fighter jets!" Fligh of the Choncords 72 burb 3/4 ton 2wd 06 2500 suburban 8.1L 4x4 84 chev 4x4 diesel 96 Geo Metro with the 4cylbb, lol! Almost 300k just won't die! 89 Honda Civic, runs on the smell of an oily rag! 2008 Aerolite 26qs Travel Trailer (aka "THE BARN")

11-26-2003, 07:14 PM	#9
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,345	shame ya had to take it all out again but hey it will be even better next time. Id love to see more pics on your rebuild __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!



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