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BT Classics · 03-08-2004, 11:56 PM

Its a 454!

Yup, found the code on the block today. Turns out that it is a 454 instead of the 396 as indicated on the emblems.
Stock, no. Fun, YES!
Looks like I will be ordering some new emblems.

I will post some pictures after I detail the engine compartment a little more.

dinnut · 03-09-2004, 12:05 AM

thats great! really cool that it has a better engine than you thought. and a lot bigger too!

Blue_71 · 03-09-2004, 12:07 AM

justa lil side note-- in 72 the big block was 402, badged as 400

72c10step · 03-09-2004, 12:18 AM

I see you have some Spinner Caps for your Cragar S/S wheels

. Took me a while to get a set of new ones for my wheels, only to later find out that the wheels won't fit well on my truck (rear rims stick out of the fenders, can't have that)

. So now I've gotta find a new set of Cragars too!

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 03-09-2004, 12:29 AM

Killer ,but there is nothing wrong with a 396 still make's plenty of power!!!! lytemup

BT Classics · 03-09-2004, 12:35 AM

Blue 71, either way I knew it wasnt stock. I just wanted a fun truck to drive while working on my other projects.
Do you know why they badged the 402 as a 400? Just curious.

BT Classics · 03-09-2004, 12:53 AM

Yeah, I like the look of the Crager S/S wheels on the truck.
As you can see, the rear tires stick out a little bit because they are that wide. When these get "worn" out I will probably put a little narrower and taller tire on it if they will fit on those wide rims.

72c10step, I like your Bling meter!

What size rims were you trying to use? If the rim sticks out that far, they must have been pretty wide.

BT Classics · 03-09-2004, 01:01 AM

Yup - nothing wrong with a 396. I purchased the truck thinking it was.
I would be happy with any of big blocks 396, 427, 454, 502.
The 402 sounds too much like a small block especially with the 400 emblems. I would probably get people asking how I got the wide valve covers to fit on my small block 400.

Blue_71 · 03-09-2004, 01:27 AM

you know im not real sure why they did that, wasnt it something to do with regulations they had to meet back then?

krazy_texan · 03-09-2004, 02:21 AM

with a 454 in it and those cragers it could look like a regular truck with wheels but could be one hell of a sleeper, not to mention the stock taillights help out that effect also, like the truck looks good.

*Cruiser71* · 03-09-2004, 02:25 AM

I would change the 8-396 to 6-250 and smoke everyone at the lights! That will give them all something to talk about.

jamis · 03-09-2004, 08:19 AM

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Originally posted by Cruiser71
I would change the 8-396 to 6-250 and smoke everyone at the lights! That will give them all something to talk about.

the only smoking a 250 will do.....is out the tail pipe

Z28Owner · 03-09-2004, 09:19 AM

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Originally posted by jamis

the only smoking a 250 will do.....is out the tail pipe

Think he was talking about the badges...

67chevemall · 03-09-2004, 12:59 PM

I have 4 of those spinners 4 SALE if anyone needs some!

72 chevy · 03-09-2004, 04:57 PM

WHAT??? Ya tell us its a 454 and still no engine pics???? C'mon man yer killin us here!!!

J/k, BT... That is one sweet @$$ truck!!

>X< · 03-09-2004, 07:38 PM

i saw the other post with your truck in it and i was thinking "sweet, a bone stock truck, he needs to keep it that way"

but now that the engine has already been swapped, you just as well complete the molesting----chop the top, shave it, bag it body drop it, and flame it!

BT Classics · 03-21-2004, 09:27 PM

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WHAT??? Ya tell us its a 454 and still no engine pics???? C'mon man yer killin us here!!!

Okay, here you go. Some "before" pictures. If it ever stops snowing, I will be detailing the engine compartment this spring.

BT Classics · 03-21-2004, 09:31 PM

As you can see, the hood has some nice factory undercoating. That will be comming off. I think the yellow spark plug wires will be replaced as well.
Because of the tall valve covers (roller rockers), I will probably have to modify a bracket to put the A/C compressor back on.

Any other suggestions?

>X< · 03-21-2004, 09:51 PM

i dont think thats factory undercoating, i think they all came painted and thats it

BT Classics · 03-21-2004, 10:25 PM

It is painted under the undercoating. I just assumed that it was factory/dealer undercoated because that is how some of my other classic chevys were originally.
No matter how it got there, it is comming off!

03-08-2004, 11:56 PM	#1
BT Classics Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 108	Just found out my new '72 does not have a 396BB... Its a 454! Yup, found the code on the block today. Turns out that it is a 454 instead of the 396 as indicated on the emblems. Stock, no. Fun, YES! Looks like I will be ordering some new emblems. I will post some pictures after I detail the engine compartment a little more. Attached Images

03-09-2004, 12:05 AM	#2
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	thats great! really cool that it has a better engine than you thought. and a lot bigger too! __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9"

03-09-2004, 12:18 AM	#4
72c10step WHYBYNU when old will do? Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Loudon, NH Posts: 876	I see you have some Spinner Caps for your Cragar S/S wheels . Took me a while to get a set of new ones for my wheels, only to later find out that the wheels won't fit well on my truck (rear rims stick out of the fenders, can't have that) . So now I've gotta find a new set of Cragars too! __________________ -72 Chevy C10 Stepside -2002 Chevy Silverado 2500HD 4x4 -1984 Jeep CJ7 -1995 Polaris XCR600 Custom -2003 Honda 300ex

03-09-2004, 12:29 AM	#5
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,594	Killer ,but there is nothing wrong with a 396 still make's plenty of power!!!! lytemup __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

03-09-2004, 12:35 AM	#6
BT Classics Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 108	Blue 71, either way I knew it wasnt stock. I just wanted a fun truck to drive while working on my other projects. Do you know why they badged the 402 as a 400? Just curious. __________________ 1955 Chevy "Bobby's Girl" 1956 Stepside Harley Hauler 1972 C-10 454BB

03-09-2004, 12:53 AM	#7
BT Classics Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 108	Yeah, I like the look of the Crager S/S wheels on the truck. As you can see, the rear tires stick out a little bit because they are that wide. When these get "worn" out I will probably put a little narrower and taller tire on it if they will fit on those wide rims. 72c10step, I like your Bling meter! What size rims were you trying to use? If the rim sticks out that far, they must have been pretty wide. __________________ 1955 Chevy "Bobby's Girl" 1956 Stepside Harley Hauler 1972 C-10 454BB

03-09-2004, 01:01 AM	#8
BT Classics Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 108	Yup - nothing wrong with a 396. I purchased the truck thinking it was. I would be happy with any of big blocks 396, 427, 454, 502. The 402 sounds too much like a small block especially with the 400 emblems. I would probably get people asking how I got the wide valve covers to fit on my small block 400.

03-09-2004, 02:21 AM	#10
krazy_texan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: West Des Moines, Ia Posts: 3,233	with a 454 in it and those cragers it could look like a regular truck with wheels but could be one hell of a sleeper, not to mention the stock taillights help out that effect also, like the truck looks good. __________________ Krazy Texan My Trucks are made with Wrenches not Chop Sticks 1967 GMC 3/4 ton "Johnny Cash" 1990 v1500 suburban 1967 Ford f100 Swb 4x4 "green bean" GOD BLESS JESUS, JOHN WAYNE, AND THE ALAMO

03-09-2004, 02:25 AM	#11
Cruiser71 AKA Phillip Johnson, AKA BANNED Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Northern Calif. Posts: 193	I would change the 8-396 to 6-250 and smoke everyone at the lights! That will give them all something to talk about.

03-09-2004, 12:59 PM	#14
67chevemall Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NB Posts: 3,367	I have 4 of those spinners 4 SALE if anyone needs some! __________________ 1968 Chevy C10 307 3ott fleetside 1967 Chevy C/10 V8, 3spd, fleetside lwb.Sold 1967 Chev C/10 step, 383, M21. SOLD

03-09-2004, 04:57 PM	#15
72 chevy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Plainville, KS Posts: 45	WHAT??? Ya tell us its a 454 and still no engine pics???? C'mon man yer killin us here!!! J/k, BT... That is one sweet @$$ truck!!

03-09-2004, 07:38 PM	#16
>X< registered IWATA user Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Baton Rouge Posts: 4,483	i saw the other post with your truck in it and i was thinking "sweet, a bone stock truck, he needs to keep it that way" but now that the engine has already been swapped, you just as well complete the molesting----chop the top, shave it, bag it body drop it, and flame it! __________________ -'63 Ford Fairlane 500 coupe, v8, auto, faded and rusty. awaiting built roller 302 and some flat black -'99 Honda Prelude. vtech/5spd. no pipe, no intake, bone stock. awaiting new top end. -01 GMC Yukon SLT 5.3 dented and scratched with a noisy tranny. Take off that Von Dutch hat before i stab you with a 000 Mack.

03-21-2004, 09:31 PM	#18
BT Classics Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 108	As you can see, the hood has some nice factory undercoating. That will be comming off. I think the yellow spark plug wires will be replaced as well. Because of the tall valve covers (roller rockers), I will probably have to modify a bracket to put the A/C compressor back on. Any other suggestions? Attached Images __________________ 1955 Chevy "Bobby's Girl" 1956 Stepside Harley Hauler 1972 C-10 454BB

03-21-2004, 09:51 PM	#19
>X< registered IWATA user Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Baton Rouge Posts: 4,483	i dont think thats factory undercoating, i think they all came painted and thats it __________________ -'63 Ford Fairlane 500 coupe, v8, auto, faded and rusty. awaiting built roller 302 and some flat black -'99 Honda Prelude. vtech/5spd. no pipe, no intake, bone stock. awaiting new top end. -01 GMC Yukon SLT 5.3 dented and scratched with a noisy tranny. Take off that Von Dutch hat before i stab you with a 000 Mack.

03-21-2004, 10:25 PM	#20
BT Classics Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 108	It is painted under the undercoating. I just assumed that it was factory/dealer undercoated because that is how some of my other classic chevys were originally. No matter how it got there, it is comming off! __________________ 1955 Chevy "Bobby's Girl" 1956 Stepside Harley Hauler 1972 C-10 454BB



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