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ok awsome... so all i need is 350 motor mounts.. sweet thanks

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I think the 454 and 350 mounts are the same part number, they were identical. I held them up next to each other before I swapped them. You'll have to put those pieces back in that the mounts mount to. Good Luck!

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350 and 454 mounts are the same, there is nothing special to get a BBC in a 1/2T truck.

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Pretty much anything gm big block and small block mounts are the same thing.The running hot problem you had is common on these big block trucks gm used a too small radiator most put a diesel one on or go aftermarket.

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I put a Be-Cool aluminum one in and electric fans, works great now!


Kenny

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Wow! Nice truck! Id like to see some video of this bad boy in action.

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That's nice. Its like they say "no power like BIG BLOCK power"

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Thanks for the kind words guys!

It's "Cheap" Horsepower!

Although, mine was anything but cheap! :lol:

And, it's still not done!

Kenny

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Replaced stock push rods with new Comp Cams...

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sounds great man. are you using a gear drive?

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:metal: Sounds awesome.

... I was all excited cause I thought you were gonna juice the throttle... maybe next time?:devil:

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No, it's just that vid cam is very sensitive so it makes the engine sound louder than it really is. It's a Comp Cams timing set though.

If you go backwards in the thread you'll see another vid of the engine running where the "sewing machine" is a lot louder prior to the work done this weekend. That was the goal, to quiet the engine noise some and get it oiling better. Which we accomplished.

Now, it's time to go break something!! :devil:

schoolfire: someday soon!!

Kenny

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Here's a recent pic of the truck just out of the paint booth.

http://www.a2zcs.com/files/1607.jpg


Kenny

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Like this alot. The pinstripe sets it off nicely. Good job!

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Nice truck

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Thanks guys!!

It's a great hobby!


Ken

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ken, i just read through this thread, all four pages worth, and i gotta say, your dedication and perseverance through the little bumps and small irritating stuff really is great! and the reward... WOW!!! that engine sounds mean and nasty just sitting there, i would love to hear a quick "fly-by" or "down-the-road" type of vid to hear that beauty changing gears and scaring the old ladies of your neighborhood!

very great write up on a great project, I only hope when the time comes that my truck ends up as nice as yours!

shaun

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I'll see what I can about scaring the neighbors for ya... Thanks!

Stay tuned... :devil:

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wow man is it bad i love your truck way more than mine? Looks amazing, my favorite ride on this board.

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70Stroker - i read through your thread too... your's is pretty nasty too!!!


:metal:

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LOVE THE TRUCK!!!!!! What kind of wheels are those??

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Thanks!!

They are 20" American Racing - Torq Thrust II's


Kenny

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Where did you find them in a 20"? I've only been able to find 17's, and did they bolt right up without and modifications to the hub or spacers?

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also what drop setup do you have on your 87. I'm looking for about the same stance, but am having trouble figuring out if i shoud go with drop spindles or dropped tube control arms (DJM)?

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I bought them from a board member, but you can order them from tirerack.com or summitracing.com but they are special orders so it takes a few weeks to get them.

The stance is static. Bags soon, but for now, it's got a flip in the rear with shock extenders, 2 1/2" drop spindles up front and 1 coil removed from the springs. Rubs a bit on fender wells but not that bad.


Kenny