1967 C10 Custom Big Window

[Slick67]

Have not got the engine all the way out because I do not have an engine waiting for the transplant. The engine builder told me yesterday that he has located (2) 327's and was going to look at them both then decide which one was best. So maybe he is actually trying! I'll have the engine out this weekend with some pics.

[6772owner]

Great news to hear, I would really like to see this truck back together and you out enjoying it! After all you put into this truck I hate to see it go, I wish you the best of luck with the engine and we're all pulling for you!

[Slick67]

Originally Posted by 6772owner

Great news to hear, I would really like to see this truck back together and you out enjoying it! After all you put into this truck I hate to see it go, I wish you the best of luck with the engine and we're all pulling for you!

Thanks Brother! Selling is not an option for me knowing that the engine will be replaced. It will eventually get back together then I'll get some vids of it cruisin down the road!

[David67]

Man that is rough.......really sorry to hear it! Hope its back up and running in a relatively short time.

[funkytechmonkey]

Slick... I know this is a little off subject of the current conversation but I wanted to ask you about the plastic fuel cel you got from summit. How do you like it? What made you go with a plastic cel instead of steel or aluminmunmunmun?

[Slick67]

Originally Posted by David67

Man that is rough.......really sorry to hear it! Hope its back up and running in a relatively short time.

It will be, just gotta keep my fingers crossed.

Originally Posted by funkytechmonkey

Slick... I know this is a little off subject of the current conversation but I wanted to ask you about the plastic fuel cel you got from summit. How do you like it? What made you go with a plastic cel instead of steel or aluminmunmunmun?

I like it and went with it for several reasons. It is never going to rust for one, and it has a much cleaner look than a Blazer tank. There are a couple of things I would have done differently lookin back, but I am still happy with the outcome. One thing that could have made things a bit easier for the fuel filler neck tube would have been to cut a new hole on the driver back corner of the tank so the filler neck would be shorter, and easier to route (I cut one crossmember on the bed bottom). The original cap could stay in place and use another cap for the new hole. May cost about $30 dollars more, but after all the customizing, $30 would have been cheaper.

[Jeffs70]

Originally Posted by Slick67

It will be, just gotta keep my fingers crossed.



I like it and went with it for several reasons. It is never going to rust for one, and it has a much cleaner look than a Blazer tank. There are a couple of things I would have done differently lookin back, but I am still happy with the outcome. One thing that could have made things a bit easier for the fuel filler neck tube would have been to cut a new hole on the driver back corner of the tank so the filler neck would be shorter, and easier to route (I cut one crossmember on the bed bottom). The original cap could stay in place and use another cap for the new hole. May cost about $30 dollars more, but after all the customizing, $30 would have been cheaper.

Hey Slick. I have the same tank you do and now after seeing how you done things its going to help me better off figure out how I will be able to do this. and as you suggested cutting a new hole may be the way to go, well thats my exact thoughts and the way I will go about it. Thanks for all the info on that and pictures helped a great deal.

[Slick67]

Originally Posted by Jeffs70

Hey Slick. I have the same tank you do and now after seeing how you done things its going to help me better off figure out how I will be able to do this. and as you suggested cutting a new hole may be the way to go, well thats my exact thoughts and the way I will go about it. Thanks for all the info on that and pictures helped a great deal.

Cool! It will make a cleaner install for you in the long run. I have not had any issues with fuel splashback or anything so far. Keep in mind while mounting it that you may have to drop the tank from under the bed to get at the sending unit one day, it would suck to have to remove the bed to do that.

[Slick67]

Got a little done yesterday, headers, waterpump, radiator, manifold, valvecovers, fuel pump, battery cables, power steering pump, and all of the motor mount bolts are now removed. Still have the oil pressure tube and the tranny bolts and that's it, she'll be out tomorrow.

[nuke1]

lol, what is the rush!! never was before, jeepers.

[my67chevytruck]

it should all work out for you David! hang in their Hermano!

[Slick67]

Thanks Heath! Tonight is the Niftee 50ees show and I will not be taking my truck as planned, this sucks!!!! About 10 of us are going anyways.......

[my67chevytruck]

update?

[Slick67]

Originally Posted by my67chevytruck

update?

No block yet. I start chewin his butt next week cause that makes a month. Decided to give up lawncare too which means back to catchin him on the weekends, but more money.

[Slick67]

Thought this was kinda cool. I sent some pics to Mar-K and they put my truck on their website and sent me an email saying it would be a Featured Truck soon. It is close to the bottom on the right side.
Check it out here.

http://www.mar-k.com/custs/cvList.aspx

[David67]

SWEET

[butternut1972]

Cool. Your truck deserves lots of exposure you have done a great job. How is the motor issue coming along?

[Slick67]

Originally Posted by David67

SWEET

Thanks David!

Originally Posted by butternut1972

Cool. Your truck deserves lots of exposure you have done a great job. How is the motor issue coming along?

Thanks dude! The engine builder told my friend that he had a 327 coming in this week or possibly this weekend for me. He didn't know if the engine was good or not but he is hoping it will be and he will start workin on it for me. Just found out about this an hour ago. Hope it happens.

[propanemudtruck]

Originally Posted by Slick67

Thanks David!



Thanks dude! The engine builder told my friend that he had a 327 coming in this week or possibly this weekend for me. He didn't know if the engine was good or not but he is hoping it will be and he will start workin on it for me. Just found out about this an hour ago. Hope it happens.

Good luck on the possible engine find and props to the mar-k post! Truck looks "slick"! Sorry, had to do it...

[Slick67]

Originally Posted by propanemudtruck

Good luck on the possible engine find and props to the mar-k post! Truck looks "slick"! Sorry, had to do it...

Thanks!! I hope it goes to the featured area soon, i wanna be able to brag.....lol.
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[Slick67]

Talked to the engine builder today and he said go ahead and pull the engine cause he should have my block as soon as tonight. We'll see. I decided to go ahead and get the engine out so I can clean everything up while I am waiting. My oldest brother Mike helped me a little so it made things a little easier.

[my67chevytruck]

David, what's up with all the dust? lol!

[Jeffs70]

Hey Slick glad to hear the engine builders still in communication with you least thats a plus and hope soon that block comes around for you. I am sure your anxious to get it all done once again. Hope the best for you on this.

[Slick67]

Originally Posted by my67chevytruck

David, what's up with all the dust? lol!

I know, I know. Ronnie doesn't stop sanding his 39 coupe if my truck is uncovered, and he blows the shop out with a backpack blower. I don't think he would do that sh*t if his Cutlass was in there.

Originally Posted by Jeffs70

Hey Slick glad to hear the engine builders still in communication with you least thats a plus and hope soon that block comes around for you. I am sure your anxious to get it all done once again. Hope the best for you on this.

Really anxious since I went to the carshow last night. Lot's of our trucks were there. I met a forum member there also, 77chris03 and Brittany. You can see all the trucks at this thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=395691&page=4

[Slick67]

I think I spoke to soon on the engine. He has not contacted me nor has he picked up my engine. Guess it's time to make another trip over there to build the fire back up because nothing is going to happen unless I stay on him about it.