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drag_72 · 10-02-2008, 03:28 PM

Everything that i have worked my ass off for lol

drag_72 · 10-02-2008, 03:40 PM

my motor is a 462 BBC that is just a 454 bored .30 over.

454 block
.30 forged aluminum pistons
steel crank
machined heads...valve job,port work,etc.
Holley Strip Dominator intake
830 cfm holley carb
roller rockers
Lunati hydraulic 292 duration .540 lift
milodon oil pan
fab. aluminum valve covers
4 bolt main anodized caps
all studded

not bad for a 17 yr. old huh? lol

JayG · 10-02-2008, 05:35 PM

Cool BB! I REALLY appreciate that you are willing to work for what you want! So many expect to just have stuff, without understanding the need to work for it.

drag_72 · 10-03-2008, 10:37 AM

yah i think its better to work for wat u want because u appreciate it more. but i bought alot of it from my dad...alot of his hand me down stuff lol but i bought the truck for 1000 bucks kinda a steal!!

djracer · 10-07-2008, 07:30 AM

looking good keep us posted on your progress!

drag_72 · 10-07-2008, 11:36 AM

yah i will! i should have the motor and tranny sittin in the truck somethime this week or this weekend! im super excited!

Super73 · 10-07-2008, 12:44 PM

Cool to see another younger guy doing things.. I was helping another younger guy, he was 15, had his permit and was getting his brothers 01 full size. While his parents were out of town, he slid a cam in it and put springs on the heads. Then he had me do heads and tune shortly after.

a year later, he decided it wasn't enough so he ordered up a 408 stroker. Had the machining done, put it together himself. Then swapped it in the truck along with a 4L80E from the 4L60E that was in it.

He is now 17, driving a 408ci LS based truck backed with a built 4L80E. I was very impressed with his motivation and drive..

drag_72 · 10-07-2008, 12:55 PM

yah i hate kids that like all that tuner ****! lol

dolphman88 · 10-07-2008, 01:48 PM

lol i hear ya. same boat. blew all my high school graduation money on my truck this summer. well worth it in my opinion.. keep it up man. good taste btw

Garagedude · 10-07-2008, 05:09 PM

Looks good man. I am in the same boat as you. I am 16, bought a 70 C10 as my first truck, has a crate 350 in it with some tricks in it. In the middle of getting back halfed. Believe me you will have a lot of people talk sh-- about what your doing and its a waste. Don't let it get to you. My opinion is I would rather be able to say that I have bought every part on that truck except Christmas stuff. Then have mommy and daddy give me everything which they wouldn't do anyway. This stuff isn't a waste at all I go to school with so many kids that all the do is spend money on dr--gs and stuff that gets you into nothing but trouble. But you seem smart enough to stay away from that stuff good luck man.

leftcoast66 · 10-07-2008, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Garagedude

Looks good man. I am in the same boat as you. I am 16, bought a 70 C10 as my first truck, has a crate 350 in it with some tricks in it. In the middle of getting back halfed. Believe me you will have a lot of people talk sh-- about what your doing and its a waste. Don't let it get to you. My opinion is I would rather be able to say that I have bought every part on that truck except Christmas stuff. Then have mommy and daddy give me everything which they wouldn't do anyway. This stuff isn't a waste at all I go to school with so many kids that all the do is spend money on dr--gs and stuff that gets you into nothing but trouble. But you seem smart enough to stay away from that stuff good luck man.

Way to be. I remember in highschool at the drags, had some kid in a brand new mustang w/ his hat on sideways ask me if I wanted to race for 1000$. Its funny how out of touch some of them are w/ reality. He had a hard time trying to act badass when him and 2 girls he was w/ all jumped when I started my truck in the staging lanes w/ open headers. Keep doin your thing, if anything feed off of them, and put yourself in a crowd that's into doin the same stuff your into.
Anyways, Good luck w/ it all, and the parts look badass. Stoked to see it come together.

drag_72 · 10-08-2008, 09:33 AM

yah i tell ppl like that, that i wouldnt waste my time to race a lousy P.O.S lol those kinda guys are douche bags! but i should have some more pics this week sumtime cuz i got everything all together last night to start puttin it alll in slowly. well i appreciate everyone that likes my stuff and i should keep everyone posted!!

djracer · 10-08-2008, 09:54 AM

those Mustang guys are the ones I like to beat up on with my duramax with a programmer.

dolphman88 · 10-08-2008, 09:59 AM

im not a mustang fan.. but why are we hating on domestics in here.. i thought it was only politically correct to publicly harass ricers on the internet??

Garagedude · 10-08-2008, 10:31 AM

So whats your plans as far as suspension, wheels, tires. You going to lower it?

drag_72 · 10-08-2008, 11:56 AM

my plans for suspension is leave the trailin arms and put sum coil overs w. 15x12 in wheels and cut out the wheel wells

Super73 · 10-08-2008, 12:43 PM

When it's driving, go weigh it. Get a front axle weight and total weight. We will be able to figure out the front springs length/rate fairly easily from there.. The rear coilovers, it will depnd on if you put them in front or behind the axle and how far in front/behind they are.

IMO you don't need coil overs in the rear. Just the right spring and adjustable shock.

Garagedude · 10-08-2008, 01:19 PM

I bought a set of Greg weld racing rims they are reasonably priced and look good. I have 15x7 in the front with the sportsman tires. And I am going to put 15x12 in the back with 29x15.5. Heres a pic of the front rims and tires.

drag_72 · 10-08-2008, 02:28 PM

super73--- behind the axle annnd i want coil over just incase soo ya i will go get it weighd for spring length/rate thanks for the advice!!!

garagedude---ya i saw that in another forum...how much they run?

72BlckButy · 10-08-2008, 02:35 PM

Good luck with the build, can't wait to see what you turn out!

drag_72 · 10-08-2008, 02:46 PM

were are u from in missouri?

Garagedude · 10-08-2008, 03:06 PM

I am not positive the prices went up if you have a summit catalog handy there listed in there. When I bought them 4 months ago I paid about 600 for the tires, rims, having them mounted and balanced, shipping, and lug nuts. I know the 15x12 cost 195 a piece.

drag_72 · 10-08-2008, 03:45 PM

thats not bad at all!! and they look sweet

drag_72 · 10-10-2008, 09:44 AM

so i didnt get to work on my truck at all as expected do to work! which sucked! but that means more money towards my build also lol maybe this weekend?

Chevymann1968 · 10-13-2008, 10:04 PM

Awsome build man Good Luck !!! I am with all the other guys !! I bought my 68 at the tender age of 17 baeing a jr in high school and everyone hateing on me but i did my own thing !!! Just keep out of trouble!!! Speeding ticket wise!!!! Have FUN its a Blast!!! By the way who fabbed your valve covers????

10-02-2008, 03:28 PM	#1
drag_72 Ready to go fast!! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Carthage,Mo Posts: 219	Just a kid with a dream Everything that i have worked my ass off for lol Last edited by drag_72; 10-02-2008 at 03:30 PM. Reason: messed up pictures

10-02-2008, 03:40 PM	#2
drag_72 Ready to go fast!! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Carthage,Mo Posts: 219	Re: Just a kid with a dream my motor is a 462 BBC that is just a 454 bored .30 over. 454 block .30 forged aluminum pistons steel crank machined heads...valve job,port work,etc. Holley Strip Dominator intake 830 cfm holley carb roller rockers Lunati hydraulic 292 duration .540 lift milodon oil pan fab. aluminum valve covers 4 bolt main anodized caps all studded not bad for a 17 yr. old huh? lol

10-02-2008, 05:35 PM	#3
JayG Formerly ADHDCARGUY Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: DUNCANVILLE, TX Posts: 1,213	Re: Just a kid with a dream Cool BB! I REALLY appreciate that you are willing to work for what you want! So many expect to just have stuff, without understanding the need to work for it. __________________ Jay 67CHEVY SWB,355, built 700r, 5/7,9",posi 3.50,REAR BAGS,HOOSIERS, A/C. 54CHEVY - BURB, beginning construction(well, i gotta take it apart first!) 36FORD PU - WAITING 38CHEVY - 2DR SD,CHASSIS FINISHED 46CHEVY - BURB - waiting

10-03-2008, 10:37 AM	#4
drag_72 Ready to go fast!! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Carthage,Mo Posts: 219	Re: Just a kid with a dream yah i think its better to work for wat u want because u appreciate it more. but i bought alot of it from my dad...alot of his hand me down stuff lol but i bought the truck for 1000 bucks kinda a steal!!

10-07-2008, 07:30 AM	#5
djracer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Wetumpka, Al, U.S. Posts: 8,891	Re: Just a kid with a dream looking good keep us posted on your progress! __________________ Kevin Special Thanks to All who have helped on the TRUCK! My Pass Time Show http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p...Chapter1-0.mp4 So Far my best Times are: Motor only: 6.44 1/8 @ 104.13 10.39 1/4 @ 125.83 Nitrous Times: 5.785 1/8 @ 118.65 with a 1.336 60ft 9.168 1/4 @ 142.58 with a 250 shot dead out of the hole!

10-07-2008, 11:36 AM	#6
drag_72 Ready to go fast!! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Carthage,Mo Posts: 219	Re: Just a kid with a dream yah i will! i should have the motor and tranny sittin in the truck somethime this week or this weekend! im super excited!

10-07-2008, 12:44 PM	#7
Super73 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bay Area, Ca Posts: 2,841	Re: Just a kid with a dream Cool to see another younger guy doing things.. I was helping another younger guy, he was 15, had his permit and was getting his brothers 01 full size. While his parents were out of town, he slid a cam in it and put springs on the heads. Then he had me do heads and tune shortly after. a year later, he decided it wasn't enough so he ordered up a 408 stroker. Had the machining done, put it together himself. Then swapped it in the truck along with a 4L80E from the 4L60E that was in it. He is now 17, driving a 408ci LS based truck backed with a built 4L80E. I was very impressed with his motivation and drive.. __________________ ------Motor---------------Bottle 60'---1.53---------------1.41 1/8---6.58 @ 105.92----5.87 @ 118.41 1/4---10.38 @ 126.97----9.24 @ 142.49

10-07-2008, 12:55 PM	#8
drag_72 Ready to go fast!! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Carthage,Mo Posts: 219	Re: Just a kid with a dream yah i hate kids that like all that tuner ****! lol

10-07-2008, 01:48 PM	#9
dolphman88 DDOV Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: North Wilkesboro, NC Posts: 210	Re: Just a kid with a dream lol i hear ya. same boat. blew all my high school graduation money on my truck this summer. well worth it in my opinion.. keep it up man. good taste btw

10-07-2008, 05:09 PM	#10
Garagedude Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Summerville SC Posts: 217	Re: Just a kid with a dream Looks good man. I am in the same boat as you. I am 16, bought a 70 C10 as my first truck, has a crate 350 in it with some tricks in it. In the middle of getting back halfed. Believe me you will have a lot of people talk sh-- about what your doing and its a waste. Don't let it get to you. My opinion is I would rather be able to say that I have bought every part on that truck except Christmas stuff. Then have mommy and daddy give me everything which they wouldn't do anyway. This stuff isn't a waste at all I go to school with so many kids that all the do is spend money on dr--gs and stuff that gets you into nothing but trouble. But you seem smart enough to stay away from that stuff good luck man. Last edited by Garagedude; 10-07-2008 at 05:10 PM.

10-08-2008, 09:33 AM	#12
drag_72 Ready to go fast!! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Carthage,Mo Posts: 219	Re: Just a kid with a dream yah i tell ppl like that, that i wouldnt waste my time to race a lousy P.O.S lol those kinda guys are douche bags! but i should have some more pics this week sumtime cuz i got everything all together last night to start puttin it alll in slowly. well i appreciate everyone that likes my stuff and i should keep everyone posted!!

10-08-2008, 09:54 AM	#13
djracer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Wetumpka, Al, U.S. Posts: 8,891	Re: Just a kid with a dream those Mustang guys are the ones I like to beat up on with my duramax with a programmer. __________________ Kevin Special Thanks to All who have helped on the TRUCK! My Pass Time Show http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p...Chapter1-0.mp4 So Far my best Times are: Motor only: 6.44 1/8 @ 104.13 10.39 1/4 @ 125.83 Nitrous Times: 5.785 1/8 @ 118.65 with a 1.336 60ft 9.168 1/4 @ 142.58 with a 250 shot dead out of the hole!

10-08-2008, 09:59 AM	#14
dolphman88 DDOV Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: North Wilkesboro, NC Posts: 210	Re: Just a kid with a dream im not a mustang fan.. but why are we hating on domestics in here.. i thought it was only politically correct to publicly harass ricers on the internet?? __________________ If you don't like the way I drive, stay off the sidewalk http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317070 The problem with America is stupidity. I'm not saying there should be a capital punishment for stupidity, but why don't we just take the safety labels off of everything and let the problem solve itself?

10-08-2008, 10:31 AM	#15
Garagedude Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Summerville SC Posts: 217	Re: Just a kid with a dream So whats your plans as far as suspension, wheels, tires. You going to lower it?

10-08-2008, 11:56 AM	#16
drag_72 Ready to go fast!! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Carthage,Mo Posts: 219	Re: Just a kid with a dream my plans for suspension is leave the trailin arms and put sum coil overs w. 15x12 in wheels and cut out the wheel wells



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10-08-2008, 12:43 PM	#17
Super73 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bay Area, Ca Posts: 2,841	Re: Just a kid with a dream When it's driving, go weigh it. Get a front axle weight and total weight. We will be able to figure out the front springs length/rate fairly easily from there.. The rear coilovers, it will depnd on if you put them in front or behind the axle and how far in front/behind they are. IMO you don't need coil overs in the rear. Just the right spring and adjustable shock. __________________ ------Motor---------------Bottle 60'---1.53---------------1.41 1/8---6.58 @ 105.92----5.87 @ 118.41 1/4---10.38 @ 126.97----9.24 @ 142.49

10-08-2008, 01:19 PM	#18
Garagedude Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Summerville SC Posts: 217	Re: Just a kid with a dream I bought a set of Greg weld racing rims they are reasonably priced and look good. I have 15x7 in the front with the sportsman tires. And I am going to put 15x12 in the back with 29x15.5. Heres a pic of the front rims and tires. Attached Images

10-08-2008, 02:28 PM	#19
drag_72 Ready to go fast!! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Carthage,Mo Posts: 219	Re: Just a kid with a dream super73--- behind the axle annnd i want coil over just incase soo ya i will go get it weighd for spring length/rate thanks for the advice!!! garagedude---ya i saw that in another forum...how much they run?

10-08-2008, 02:35 PM	#20
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Just a kid with a dream Good luck with the build, can't wait to see what you turn out! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

10-08-2008, 02:46 PM	#21
drag_72 Ready to go fast!! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Carthage,Mo Posts: 219	Re: Just a kid with a dream were are u from in missouri?

10-08-2008, 03:06 PM	#22
Garagedude Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Summerville SC Posts: 217	Re: Just a kid with a dream I am not positive the prices went up if you have a summit catalog handy there listed in there. When I bought them 4 months ago I paid about 600 for the tires, rims, having them mounted and balanced, shipping, and lug nuts. I know the 15x12 cost 195 a piece.

10-08-2008, 03:45 PM	#23
drag_72 Ready to go fast!! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Carthage,Mo Posts: 219	Re: Just a kid with a dream thats not bad at all!! and they look sweet

10-10-2008, 09:44 AM	#24
drag_72 Ready to go fast!! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Carthage,Mo Posts: 219	Re: Just a kid with a dream so i didnt get to work on my truck at all as expected do to work! which sucked! but that means more money towards my build also lol maybe this weekend?

10-13-2008, 10:04 PM	#25
Chevymann1968 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Houma LA Posts: 193	Re: Just a kid with a dream Awsome build man Good Luck !!! I am with all the other guys !! I bought my 68 at the tender age of 17 baeing a jr in high school and everyone hateing on me but i did my own thing !!! Just keep out of trouble!!! Speeding ticket wise!!!! Have FUN its a Blast!!! By the way who fabbed your valve covers???? __________________ 1968 GMC Rebuilding Stage 2001 Camaro SS SOLD Last edited by Chevymann1968; 10-13-2008 at 10:06 PM. Reason: Question

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