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That's cool you're able to document the engine build process!

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nice engine, smooth

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Yea I wanted to have as much of the entire process in photos as possible. a pics worth a 1000 words! The guy building my engine lived next door to my Grandparents, so I've known him my whole life.

Thanks man.;)

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Some more parts done.
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Decided to add a little more detail to the fan clutch. Does'nt look new, but I think it looks good.
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More done on the engine.:metal:
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Here's the guy putting my engine together. It's Mr. Haney from Green Acres cousin.:lol: But seriously Thanks man your doing an awesome job!
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And more.
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We couldn't resist setting the intake on just to see how it looked.
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Looking great!

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lookin good!

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Thanks Guys, I'm working on the rest of the engine parts and some misc. stuff.
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this is the spid from the 67' I took the 327 out of.
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oops that pic was bad.:lol:
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Looking good !!! Keep at it!

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Enjoy your build, your doing great work.

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Did you ever find the correct bracket for that booster you got? I've got the same issue with a later model booster (6 hole bracket) going on my '67.

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No I kind of switched my attention to the motor parts, but I think I need the booster from a 70's truck. then get the brackets for that booster if I cant find one with the brackets already on it. The booster I have is from an 85' and the bracket is riveted on. I dont know much about brake boosters, so not sure if you could drill out the rivets and swap brackets or not. sorry I'm no help on this one.:waah:

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Ya, after some closer looking and a little more searching on here, late model boosters are a bust for our trucks. I did find a thread where a guy modified one, but it sure seems like a lot of work vs. just getting the one that will bolt on.

Search - Late model power brake booster upgrade

I was at the local pick-n-pull today getting the rotors/calipers for my truck and thought I'd grab the booster and prop valve while I was at it. I should have looked a little closer first. I'm out $14, but the worst part was the hornet nest I stirred up. They were mighty angry that I was in there, but I was determined and took it three times before I got the damn thing out! Oh, well - another lesson learned the hard way.
Thanks for the feedback on this and good luck with your sweet project!

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Thanks jlsanborn, getting the correct booster is the way to go. one less problem to deal with. good luck with your project. oh and sorry to hear about the wasps, been there done that. :chevy:

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Here's the starter before and after.
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Nice work! Looks like new! Details like that really make the difference on how nice a truck looks!!!

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Thanks VA72C10, I love the details. there wasn't anything wrong with it besides the ugly, and I kinda have to re-use what I can.
I didn't get much done today. here's a couple pics.
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Got the low hump cut out:metal:
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Still have to blast these, and paint 'em black.
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good work on the fuel filler!!!

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Thanks VA72C10, My welding skills are gettin better. At least it's solid.
Won't need much filler either:cool:

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Filled, sanded, and filled again. after another round of sanding it should be ready for primer.:D
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almost done! :mm:
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went ahead and finished filler hole.
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and put the fan back together.
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Im not much for clutch fans but that one looks sweet!

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Very nice! Patch is now gone :D

And the engine and fan look really nice!