1977 GMC CCDW build

[BigDooley77]

instead of replacing the column I just fixed it its was actually very easy still needed to do the windshield lol

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here's some shots of the engine, the machine shop update photo and the serpentine mock up. finally ready to stab it in for those that don't know the oil cooler mounts to the core support, there are 2 dimples that will need to be drilled out in order to bolt it in.

[BigDooley77]

I decided to go with electric fans so I pulled some from a 98-02 F-body ( v6 and v8 use the same fans in these years btw) some mock up before I used aluminum to make a bracket. riveted the fans to the bracket and made the bracket fit the factory fan shroud area.

got the engine back in wired the fans up with a generic Jegs kit plenty of room too I got o fire the truck up but its not right I really messed up ugh what could I have done... I fumbled around trying to diagnose the issue before finally deciding the timing is way off sadly I had placed the variable timing gear on the crankshaft wrong I was off 3 teeth I could explain this all day and some guys will just say dude its so simple yadda yadda don't wanna hear it lol fixed the issue new valves, new pushrods, and for safety new lifters. fired up timed the engine its purring like a kitten I had quite a bit done to the engine nothing crazy but I wanted as much torque as possible from the 454 and I wanted it cheap!. k1301 cam summit dual plane worked 781s.

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THE DUCT TAPE COMES OFF! lol
the fenders were so destroyed it was easier to cut them off rather than unbolt I got lucky and found a set for $100 that's a steal doesn't hurt they were gray as well.