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Hutch · 04-18-2005, 04:48 AM

SB_in_SC
Very nice Big Block Shortie project you got there.
This board will help out a lot on the restoration.
Are my eye's wiggin out or is there a hidden message in that pic of the fender with the pinstripe?

SB_in_SC · 04-18-2005, 08:22 PM

Let's hope its a good omen!

67cst · 04-18-2005, 08:37 PM

i cant make out what was is written there, help me out someone

68w/sbc406 · 04-18-2005, 08:42 PM

i am in the same boat

special70gmc · 04-18-2005, 08:43 PM

i wouldnt sandblast the sheetmetal if i were you ive herd alto of horror stories about ppl killing there skins with sand im sure more ppl will chime in on this cuz its not really a good idea my 2cents -kyle

SB_in_SC · 04-18-2005, 09:08 PM

I think Hutch was referring to what looks like a smiley face in the area he drew a box around. At least, that's what I see.

SB_in_SC · 04-21-2005, 10:59 PM

My buddy dropped off a boom pole for my tractor yesterday, so the motor/trans is coming out before the end of the weekend! (If the Lord's willing and the creek don't rise!)

Keepin' ya posted!

Sean

jc · 04-22-2005, 03:15 AM

that first pic is a cool (found in the weeds pic) as cheyenne10 put it.

SB_in_SC · 04-23-2005, 11:50 AM

Got the motor/trans pulled this morning. Not an easy task by yourself, but she gave it up without too much trouble. Here are some pics for y'all.

68w/sbc406 · 04-23-2005, 01:45 PM

soo much easier pulling a motor with out the front clip on

CHEVY & GMC FOREVER · 04-23-2005, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by 68w/sbc406

soo much easier pulling a motor with out the front clip on

DAMN STRAIGHT, about a week ago I was putting my 350 back in with the front clip on...... what a pain in the a$$.......

SB_in_SC · 04-23-2005, 08:46 PM

I was busy today! Got most of the motor tore down today and took the long block to my brother-in-law's. We're going to finish the tear down Monday night. Check out how clean the inside of the motor is in these pics.

Dean23 · 04-23-2005, 10:43 PM

wow that engine is spotless inside. you are making some great progress. itll be back on the road before you know it

SB_in_SC · 04-25-2005, 10:05 PM

Went to my brother-in-laws tonight and tore the rest of the engine down. Everything looked pretty good. Did find a couple of burnt valves, but nothing major. Should be ready to take to the mach. shop. Here are some pics of the progress.

*Billla* · 01-02-2006, 11:58 AM

Oh dude...and it's a 4-bolt, too (see that HI PER cast into the block)?

SWEEEET!

Longhorn Man · 01-02-2006, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Billla

Oh dude...and it's a 4-bolt, too (see that HI PER cast into the block)?

SWEEEET!

That doesn't make it a 4 bolt, that just makes it a car engine.
IIRC, all car big blocks, and light duty truck aplications (10 - 30 series) would all say that.

SB_in_SC · 04-25-2005, 10:11 PM

couple more pics. What do you think of the progress so far????

70c10swb · 04-25-2005, 10:14 PM

good job!!

i want a big block

68w/sbc406 · 04-25-2005, 10:14 PM

the heads look a hell of alot better than the head on my 250 when it came out. one valve had a deep seat, and one valve was missing 1/4 of it. but she still ran on all 4 cylinders

now you just got to get it back together

70c10swb · 04-25-2005, 10:16 PM

wow how many miles were on that, that chain looks streached

SB_in_SC · 04-25-2005, 10:39 PM

73k, but they were HARD miles. It was the station truck, so they were put on two or three miles at a time. And everybody"got on it" b/c it had so much power and was so fun to drive.

chickenwing · 04-26-2005, 09:02 AM

Can't get over how clean that engine is inside. Was the p.o. a 1 brand oil guy? What brand was it?

68w/sbc406 · 04-26-2005, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by chickenwing

What brand was it?

probably not penzoil

chickenwing · 04-26-2005, 09:10 AM

No. Am hoping it's Valvolene.

68w/sbc406 · 04-26-2005, 09:19 AM

or castrol

04-18-2005, 04:48 AM	#1
Hutch Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Grapevine, Tx. Posts: 2,140	SB_in_SC Very nice Big Block Shortie project you got there. This board will help out a lot on the restoration. Are my eye's wiggin out or is there a hidden message in that pic of the fender with the pinstripe? Attached Images __________________ John Hutchison Grapevine,Texas 68 1/2 t swb 68 Mustang 69 Jaguar 71 1/2 t swb 88 Supra CompTs6m 93 Escort GT 2005 Corolla XRS

04-18-2005, 08:22 PM	#2
SB_in_SC '68 C10 SWB/FS 396/TH400 Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: SC Posts: 90	Let's hope its a good omen! __________________ '68 Custom/10 w/396/TH400 matching #'s '00 C3500 Dually 454 Crew Cab '99 Chevy Tracker 4x4 (1 tuff little muther!)

04-18-2005, 08:37 PM	#3
67cst i love summertime Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Posts: 4,303	i cant make out what was is written there, help me out someone __________________ 1967 shortbox stepside Chevy, 365 hp 327, th400. GLOVE BOX LIGHTS FORSALE, click link for info http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=273724

04-18-2005, 08:42 PM	#4
68w/sbc406 Got Light Emitting Diode? Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Newberg, OR Posts: 2,485	i am in the same boat __________________ 1968 1/2 ton 2wd lwb 6 lug disc and bags up front. Next c notch and rear bags '02 Chevy Silverado LT ext cab short bed 2WD 5/7 drop on 22's(the family car) 1993 Cherokee work ride/weekend wheeler

04-18-2005, 08:43 PM	#5
special70gmc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: long island, new york Posts: 1,333	i wouldnt sandblast the sheetmetal if i were you ive herd alto of horror stories about ppl killing there skins with sand im sure more ppl will chime in on this cuz its not really a good idea my 2cents -kyle __________________ 1986 c-10 swb 5/7 drop 20'' coys 1958 belair 2door

04-18-2005, 09:08 PM	#6
SB_in_SC '68 C10 SWB/FS 396/TH400 Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: SC Posts: 90	I think Hutch was referring to what looks like a smiley face in the area he drew a box around. At least, that's what I see. Attached Images __________________ '68 Custom/10 w/396/TH400 matching #'s '00 C3500 Dually 454 Crew Cab '99 Chevy Tracker 4x4 (1 tuff little muther!) Last edited by SB_in_SC; 04-18-2005 at 09:25 PM.

04-21-2005, 10:59 PM	#7
SB_in_SC '68 C10 SWB/FS 396/TH400 Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: SC Posts: 90	My buddy dropped off a boom pole for my tractor yesterday, so the motor/trans is coming out before the end of the weekend! (If the Lord's willing and the creek don't rise!) Keepin' ya posted! Sean __________________ '68 Custom/10 w/396/TH400 matching #'s '00 C3500 Dually 454 Crew Cab '99 Chevy Tracker 4x4 (1 tuff little muther!)

04-22-2005, 03:15 AM	#8
jc Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Jackson, New Jersey Posts: 1,560	that first pic is a cool (found in the weeds pic) as cheyenne10 put it. __________________ 2004 Silverado 2500HD Crewcab 4x4 2000 TOYOTA 4RUNNER 1971 CHEYENNE LWB (THE LOVE SHACK) 1967 c-10 lwb (THE FARMERS DAUGHTER)

04-23-2005, 11:50 AM	#9
SB_in_SC '68 C10 SWB/FS 396/TH400 Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: SC Posts: 90	She's out! Got the motor/trans pulled this morning. Not an easy task by yourself, but she gave it up without too much trouble. Here are some pics for y'all. Attached Images __________________ '68 Custom/10 w/396/TH400 matching #'s '00 C3500 Dually 454 Crew Cab '99 Chevy Tracker 4x4 (1 tuff little muther!) Last edited by SB_in_SC; 04-23-2005 at 11:52 AM.

04-23-2005, 01:45 PM	#10
68w/sbc406 Got Light Emitting Diode? Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Newberg, OR Posts: 2,485	soo much easier pulling a motor with out the front clip on __________________ 1968 1/2 ton 2wd lwb 6 lug disc and bags up front. Next c notch and rear bags '02 Chevy Silverado LT ext cab short bed 2WD 5/7 drop on 22's(the family car) 1993 Cherokee work ride/weekend wheeler

04-23-2005, 08:46 PM	#12
SB_in_SC '68 C10 SWB/FS 396/TH400 Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: SC Posts: 90	More progress pics I was busy today! Got most of the motor tore down today and took the long block to my brother-in-law's. We're going to finish the tear down Monday night. Check out how clean the inside of the motor is in these pics. Attached Images __________________ '68 Custom/10 w/396/TH400 matching #'s '00 C3500 Dually 454 Crew Cab '99 Chevy Tracker 4x4 (1 tuff little muther!)

04-23-2005, 10:43 PM	#13
Dean23 68cst_ss490 Join Date: May 2001 Location: edmonton,canada Posts: 1,363	wow that engine is spotless inside. you are making some great progress. itll be back on the road before you know it __________________ Dean edmonton,canada a winter wonderland 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche LT cold air intake, performance exhaust, Comp cams cam, jba shorty ceramic headers. http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3090973

04-25-2005, 10:05 PM	#14
SB_in_SC '68 C10 SWB/FS 396/TH400 Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: SC Posts: 90	The engine teardown Went to my brother-in-laws tonight and tore the rest of the engine down. Everything looked pretty good. Did find a couple of burnt valves, but nothing major. Should be ready to take to the mach. shop. Here are some pics of the progress. Attached Images __________________ '68 Custom/10 w/396/TH400 matching #'s '00 C3500 Dually 454 Crew Cab '99 Chevy Tracker 4x4 (1 tuff little muther!)

01-02-2006, 11:58 AM	#15
Billla Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Monroe, WA Posts: 3,815	Re: The engine teardown Oh dude...and it's a 4-bolt, too (see that HI PER cast into the block)? SWEEEET!

04-25-2005, 10:11 PM	#17
SB_in_SC '68 C10 SWB/FS 396/TH400 Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: SC Posts: 90	couple more pics. What do you think of the progress so far???? Attached Images __________________ '68 Custom/10 w/396/TH400 matching #'s '00 C3500 Dually 454 Crew Cab '99 Chevy Tracker 4x4 (1 tuff little muther!)



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04-25-2005, 10:14 PM	#18
70c10swb no brain no headache Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Cape Cod MA Posts: 567	good job!! i want a big block __________________ 1996 GMC Sierra z71 1970 SWB 2wd (project)

04-25-2005, 10:16 PM	#20
70c10swb no brain no headache Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Cape Cod MA Posts: 567	wow how many miles were on that, that chain looks streached __________________ 1996 GMC Sierra z71 1970 SWB 2wd (project)

04-25-2005, 10:39 PM	#21
SB_in_SC '68 C10 SWB/FS 396/TH400 Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: SC Posts: 90	73k, but they were HARD miles. It was the station truck, so they were put on two or three miles at a time. And everybody"got on it" b/c it had so much power and was so fun to drive. __________________ '68 Custom/10 w/396/TH400 matching #'s '00 C3500 Dually 454 Crew Cab '99 Chevy Tracker 4x4 (1 tuff little muther!)

04-26-2005, 09:02 AM	#22
chickenwing Lovin' Life in Miss.! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, Mississippi Posts: 1,937	Can't get over how clean that engine is inside. Was the p.o. a 1 brand oil guy? What brand was it? __________________ The truck... you hear that? No really, you did hear that?!!!

04-26-2005, 09:10 AM	#24
chickenwing Lovin' Life in Miss.! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, Mississippi Posts: 1,937	No. Am hoping it's Valvolene. __________________ The truck... you hear that? No really, you did hear that?!!!

04-26-2005, 09:19 AM	#25
68w/sbc406 Got Light Emitting Diode? Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Newberg, OR Posts: 2,485	or castrol __________________ 1968 1/2 ton 2wd lwb 6 lug disc and bags up front. Next c notch and rear bags '02 Chevy Silverado LT ext cab short bed 2WD 5/7 drop on 22's(the family car) 1993 Cherokee work ride/weekend wheeler

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