Re: 1964 GMC 1500 "crustine" semi- build.
 

lol. Well, I didn't need THAT much to do! haha! But it will be cool having a nice looking motor sitting under the hood. :gmc2:

Re: 1964 GMC 1500 "crustine" semi- build.
 

Smart decision of stopping at a reseal, you know how these projects work, "while I'm doing that I might as well do this" and it turns into a full restoration

Re: 1964 GMC 1500 "crustine" semi- build.
 

I can't afford a full resto for this thing right now anyway. haha!

Re: 1964 GMC 1500 "crustine" semi- build.
 

So I've got some updates on things. To replace the rear main ended up requiring me to pull the crank which revealed the main and rod bearings. :waah: The mains look great but most of the rod bearings are worn to the brass. SO, new rod and main bearings are on their way. Thanks to all the people for scrapping these good motors I am having one hell of a time finding parts. The rod bearings are available, but the mains I could only get a set from ebay made by TWR some time ago. I also have a new oil pump and timing chain on the way. Debating on putting a new water pump in as well since I have it apart and that is more "cheap" insurance. As far as I have this motor torn down I almost bit the bullet and purchased a set of rings, mainly because I can see blow by on the bottoms of the walls. Nothing that a can of engine restore can't help with due to how good this engine runs. Anyhow, got the oil pain, valley pan, and motor mounts painted up. Looking perrty good thus far. :gmc2:

Re: 1964 GMC 1500 "crustine" semi- build.
 

And since people like to brag about Size....I think I got some bragging rights. lol
1st pic shows the condition of the bearings...they look better in the pics. Get a load of that crank shaft! :metal: And the main caps! She's beasty captain! :gmc2:

Re: 1964 GMC 1500 "crustine" semi- build.
 

Better perspective on the mains. Not to mention the size of the dang rods! No wonder this thing explodes after 4K. lol The crank weighs a good 130 pounds.

Re: 1964 GMC 1500 "crustine" semi- build.
 

Slowly but surely....wanting things to be perrty so I am taking my time. Liking how things are turning out. Screwed up the water pump pulley a little....grabbed it to early. haha Oh well, not gonna repaint a darn pulley because of two little finger prints! :gmc2:

Re: 1964 GMC 1500 "crustine" semi- build.
 

New parts! Was lucky to get rod bearings, oil pump, and complete timing set from the same place brotha Don works. :metal: Also a full gasket set. They are seeming to be having a hard time finding a clutch kit though. Hope they cane cause I need one bad.

Re: 1964 GMC 1500 "crustine" semi- build.
 

really happy to see the green!!!:metal::mm::metal:

Re: 1964 GMC 1500 "crustine" semi- build.
 

Thanks brotha! If all goes right, today after work I should have the block and front water pump casing painted up. :gmc2:

Re: 1964 GMC 1500 "crustine" semi- build.
 

Things are looking great in green!

Re: 1964 GMC 1500 "crustine" semi- build.
 

Thanks! :gmc2:

Re: 1964 GMC 1500 "crustine" semi- build.
 

Engine parts look good!!! Waiting to see a video of it running again.
:gmc2:

Re: 1964 GMC 1500 "crustine" semi- build.
 

It will be a MONSTER

Re: 1964 GMC 1500 "crustine" semi- build.
 

Have you thought about getting the clutch rebuilt ?

Re: 1964 GMC 1500 "crustine" semi- build.
 

Thanks man! Will do a video for sure.
Thanks Bomp! I am going for that 6V-53 look!
I thought about it, but I need a pressure plate as well, found a kit from AMS I think I am going to do with. :gmc2:

Re: 1964 GMC 1500 "crustine" semi- build.
 

We have a painted block! :metal: And there's more. :gmc2:

Re: 1964 GMC 1500 "crustine" semi- build.
 

Both heads done and bell housing. And that's it fer now folks! Be getting things back together starting tonight. Clutch kit should be here by Friday.

Re: 1964 GMC 1500 "crustine" semi- build.
 

Looking good tj, it takes a lot longer than most realize to clean and pain an engine with over 50 years of dirt and grease. Oh and btw that is a HUGE water pump!

Re: 1964 GMC 1500 "crustine" semi- build.
 

Looking great TJ, keep up the good work!

Re: 1964 GMC 1500 "crustine" semi- build.
 

Very nice! :metal:

Re: 1964 GMC 1500 "crustine" semi- build.
 

haha! No kidding! Took a couple evenings to get that thing cleaned. That's actually not the whole water pump. It's the timing cover and water pump Housing all in one. The pump itself unbolts and comes right out like a regular pump would. Just looks bigger than it really is. Stinking spendy to!
Thanks man!
Thanks! :metal:

Re: 1964 GMC 1500 "crustine" semi- build.
 

:metal::metal::metal::metal::metal:

Re: 1964 GMC 1500 "crustine" semi- build.
 

Looking good TJ!!!! Digging the green

Re: 1964 GMC 1500 "crustine" semi- build.
 

Thanks brothas! :metal: Should be putting the crank in this evening! Motor mounts and a can of VHT cast iron gray manifold paint will be here tomorrow afternoon. :mm: Later guys!