HELP! I'm having second thoughts on current set up.

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Originally Posted by 2002yanks

Really low.....lol

As far as yours, hows the exhaust now? Does it hang below the frame? If you want it tucked up under the frame it becomes more of a challenge.

The exhaust hangs lower than the frame currently. About 2" I would guess.

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Originally Posted by Hubscrub

I'm 33 and i would stop and look, no offence but the new engines don't look that good to me i walk right by them. Couple weeks ago i was at a car show with almost 700 entries the only engine pic i took? a nova with a inline 6

I agree that I prefer the older engines, no offense to the ls swaps but they are everywhere at shows. Kinda cookie cutter engine bays. Lots of reasons why they were done...performance, durability, etc.

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Originally Posted by picklito

Isn't that true! But... Yours in NOT molested. And it doesn't sound like any changes you'd make would be true molestation. I like that you're thinking "reversible" mods. I like the suggestion above to go with a more recent auto OD trans. The 3OTT can be fun from a nostalgic point of view, but it can become a little cumbersome and clunky for more convenient everyday driving. I'd choose a 200-4r, personally. I like the ratios better than the 700r4 and with even a healthy six it'll last a long, long time. That's a reversible mod to me. Heck, I wouldn't even lower that thing, as the stance really speaks to its original period. Gotta admit, though, that a mild drop with lowering coils is pretty darned reversible. Then... Drive the heck out of that thing!

Yes I'm going to stay with true reversible items. That 3oot is getting old too. Fun at first for about 50 miles then it gets old. Lol. Mild drop is good for me on this one.

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Originally Posted by BigMike

That certainly does not apply to everyone. I'm 52 and have always been into customs. Do I like a clean stock looking truck, sure as long as it's slammed

Lol didn't mean everybody. Just the majority.

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Originally Posted by Ironangel

"It's your truck, do what you want!" But, didn't I see you already have a big block 70? I was faced with a similar dilemma, so what did I do? I bought another 72 so I could go ahead and soup up "Sally" my first 72...So now I have one "Sally" for drag strips and shows, and "Belle" for daily driving and turning heads...Like the women they're named after, they both take all my money and command all my attentions! Leave that stepper alone, it's a dying breed! Lets see that 70...

Yep. I do have a BBC 462 in ol Samson. I'll post a few pics.

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Another.

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One more. Don't want to side track my own thread. Lol.

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If it hangs down now and doesnt rub you will be fine. Will be easy to get it in there. You can tuck it up, but it might need alittle more work. How about a side pic to see it? I would go for it. Just put the stock parts away on the shelf incase you ever need them to go back to original. I cant belive i waited this long to do it.

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I'll take one when I get back home.

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http://www.spaturbousa.com/chevy-ii-...rbo-manifold/p


I vote turbo and fuel injection...

http://www.hotrod.com/how-to/engine/...ne-six-engine/

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I talked to tom some about the direction and costs of turbo applications. Seems outta my price range at the moment.

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Well guys, since lil ol goldilocks was voted the TOTM for step sides I've decided to leave her just as she is and not change anything on it unless it breaks.

I guess the folks who voted her TOTM appreciates originality somewhat.

There was a lot of stiff competition in the contest and I thought she didn't stand a chance.

Thanks everyone who voted for her. I appreciate it.

Ya'll know what this means right? It means now I gotta look for a third truck to have as a project. At least that's what I'm telling the Wife. Lol.