The motor is finally in! (pics)
 

Well, it's been a loooonnnggg 9 months, but now I have completed the engine and got it dropped in last night, (thanks Will). I picked up the engine from Kim Barr Racing in Garland Thursday night. Spent the weekend painting, cleaning and putting it together. A special thanks to Brandon-79Big10 and Will-Smokey55 for the help. I have never had buddies like them, willing to take time out of their day to help without me even asking!

The engine: 69 Chevelle 396, started life as a 375 horse, now: bored .060, 10:1 comp., Engle Cam 238/244 dur. .541/.559 lift, 110 lob sep. Weiand Stealth intake, Carter 750 electric choke. You gotta love the Chevy Orange that just screams LOOK AT ME!!

I should be ready to fire it off Wed. night! I am keeping my fingers crossed! The tranny "should" be back tomorrow and ready to stab. I can't wait till the 500 mile mark. If all goes well, Keller's here I come, Friday night.

Hope you enjoy the pics!
http://www.freephoto-i.net/users/67_...ngComp4%21.jpg
http://www.freephoto-i.net/users/67_SS396/EngComp2.jpg
http://www.freephoto-i.net/users/67_SS396/EngHoist1.jpg
http://www.freephoto-i.net/users/67_SS396/EngHoist2.jpg
http://www.freephoto-i.net/users/67_SS396/EngInTrck.jpg
http://www.freephoto-i.net/users/67_SS396/EngPtl1.jpg




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67 SHORT STEP
396/Powerglide/2500 stall/3.73's/power discs/
power steering.

2000 Silverado
1998 Nissan Frontier *for sale*

That is nice. (I am drooling).

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nosurf
1971 C-10 2wd, LB, white/hugger orange
1969 C-10 2wd, LB, parts truck
1964 Impala conv.
1985 Saab 900 SPG
1996 Saab 900SE conv.
(hey, Saab is owned by GM!)

Here you go.....
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http://www.freephoto-i.net/users/67_SS396/EngComp2.jpg
http://www.freephoto-i.net/users/67_SS396/EngHoist1.jpg
http://www.freephoto-i.net/users/67_SS396/EngHoist2.jpg
http://www.freephoto-i.net/users/67_SS396/EngInTrck.jpg
http://www.freephoto-i.net/users/67_SS396/EngPtl1.jpg
WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

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Very awesome. If you want, I will trade my greasy 307 straight up, heck I will even throw in a $100.00!

Let us know when you get to take it out - if it performs like it looks you are going to me smiling big time.

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1969 C20 4x4 with roughly 6" lift and 35's
residing near Rose Hill, Kansas

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67_ss396...your motor looks gooood. When do the crowds start picking up again @ Kellers? Have you ever checked out your neighbors @ Sachse rod shop? Keep at it & get it on the street. What are some other specs on your ride?

Thats one great lookin motor and truck from what i can see. where about is Sachse? I live in hurst and try to make a lot of the local DFW shows and was wondering if i might have seen you around.

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IM-Bufechevy56

Sachse is just outside of Garland. It's bordered by Richardson/Plano to the N.west & Wylie to the east right around Hwy 78/190 G.Bush. Small city but growing. Hint http://67-72chevytrucks.com/board/ubbhtml/biggrin.gifon't speed down 78 just past Murphy Rd.'cause they make alot of revenue there.

That engine looks awesome! Good luck with that chrome timing cover, everyone I have ever had leaked like hell.

Thanks for all the compliments all and Wes for posting.

Yukon: That sure sounds tempting.....ah, I guess I'll have to pass. I really don't want to drive that far for a trade. But, if you have some extra grease to throw in... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/board/ubbhtml/smile.gif

Scotti: The crowds are slowly starting to grow out at Keller's. We went a couple weeks ago on a Friday night and plan on going this Friday night to meet up with a few other truckers. They guys over at Sachse Rod shop seem to be pretty good. I haven't done business with them, but they seem to be top notch.

I roughed up the edges on the valve covers, timing cover and oil pan to help fight leaks. They didn't leak before, but there's always a first time for everything. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/board/ubbhtml/smile.gif

Where is Keller's? I know I've seen it before, but I can't remember where and I didn't know anything happened there. I live in Lewisville.

It's on Northwest Hwy and Abrams in Dallas. They have really good burgers and beer. A true old fashioned burder drive-in. Fridays aren't all that busy but Sat. they close the back parking lot and you have to pay to park back there and to see all the cars. There tends to be a pretty big turnout if the weather is nice. The cops don't bother you as long as you're not doing anything stupid. You may see the occasional burnout etc... Some really nice cars show up, some not quite so street legal.

I always get too excited when doing an engine swap, never have time to stop for pics...
Lookin real good man.

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'69 G.M.C. 350/350. Trying to clean up the left over damage from the Dope-Smokin-Old-Man
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Andy, in Columbus Ohio

Now that's is sweet! BTW, I have that same yellow tool box!!! Anyone else notice the bottle of Coolers Light going along for the ride? LOL!

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For some pics of my truck.

cool looks AWSOME!!! I hope to have the 402 in the swb and have it up and running sometim next week but I don't see that happening......



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71 SWB Stepside, was a 250, now is a 402 Big Block with 4 speed and 3.73's

72 LWB 4x4 350 4-speed 3.08's posi wearing army olive drab green (SOLD!)

68 BURB 50TH LOOKALIKE with built 350 4-speed 4.11's and posi

Ain't nothin like stuffin a rat!

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69 C-10 CST Short Fleet, Factory Air, BB427-crane rollers-edelbrock intake-lunati cam-ceramic coated headers-400 Auto-2400 stall-tilt-cruise-Tach & Vac Gagues, 4/6 drop, one piece side windows

My Truck Here!

Now I am wishing for a big block . . . maybe the next truck. Did the 375 horse come with aluminum heads?