Project: "No Name"

[70-Chevy]

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[70-Chevy]

Well, the past few weekends have made progress on my 70 while I've also been helping my old man with his 66. Last weekend, I was able to go watch the new 496 get dyno'd, brought it home, then put it in the hole today.
Bolted up my newly built TH400 and a custom tranny crossmember, I ordered online.

Little by little, shes coming together!

[70-Chevy]

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[70-Chevy]

Some more pics. Also been working on the LED lighting around the truck.....

[cornerstone]

Man! That big block looks so incredible sitting between those painted wheel wells, like a diamond in a velvet case. I only see one problem your gonna have...
TRACTION!!! but who doesn't love that problem?

[70-Chevy]

Yeah, I'm considering going ahead and narrowing the rear and putting some bigger meats under there, but I just wanna get it cruising again. It's been torn down for almost 10 years now......

[siggyfreud]

I've got 315/35s on all 4 corners. The rear does have wider tubs, but I almost think that it isn't required at the current size. I have a few extra inches on the inner side too (in part due to the tubs), so you can get a pretty thick tire back there on a fleet without touching the rear.

Of course, it also depends on what suspension you're running out back, and if it's inboard or outboard.


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[raggedjim]

Nice work on this truck. Keep at it!

Rg

[70-Chevy]

Thank you Sir. I'm plugging along!

[70-Chevy]

When I tried to install the radiator and electric fans, they didnt fit due to the serpentine kit. Last night, I reverse the fan blades and installed the fans on the front of the radiator to be "push" style instead.

Drop it in the hole and I cant say how perfect the fit was. There was literally 1/8th of an inch on the left and right of the radiator support to spare. Couldnt be happier with the fit and finish!

[70-Chevy]

Placed the order today for all of the plumbing items needed for the build, including: fuel lines, fuel fitting, fuel pump, fuel filter, power steering lines, tranny lines, and radiator hoses. Once those items come in, all I have left to buy is seats and wheels/tires.

Since I got the motor and tranny installed, the truck is now backed into the garage and ready to go on jackstands so we can get the Willwood disc brake kit installed.

A lot of work coming up in the next few weeks!

[70-Chevy]

Installed the radiator hoses, transmission lines, new tranny dipstick and filter, power steering hoses and started on the fuel system. Also, got the truck up on Jack stands so I can tear into the wildwood 5 lig disc brake kit that been in my garage for a year now.

[70-Chevy]

Took off the factory panhard bar, removed the old 6 lug axles, put the new 5 lug Mosers in, installed the new cover and filled up with fresh fluids. Gonna try to get started on the Willwood rear discs tomorrow night.

[70-Chevy]

Thought I was done for the night, but got a 2nd wind, so I went out and started installing the rear brakes. Got one side done, gonna call it quits for the night.

[siggyfreud]

Brakes look great! What did you decide on meats for the rear?

[70-Chevy]

Originally Posted by siggyfreud

Brakes look great! What did you decide on meats for the rear?

I actually havnt decided on tires, but I'm pretty sure I'm going to run the gun the Ridler 695's with the gunmetal centers.

[70-Chevy]

Well, been awhile since I've done an update, so here we go with progress.....

1. Completed fuel system with new fuel pump, filter, SS braided hose and -8AN fittings.
2. Completed power steering system with new reservoir and all new SS braided hoses and fittings.
3. Completed transmission braided hoses and fittings.
4. Completed Wilwood brake system, new brake lines, master cylinder, etc.
5. Completed painless wiring harness install throughout the truck with all new LED lighting, Halo LED headlights, dual electric fans, fuel pump, interior, etc.
6. Completed Dakota Digital gauges and connections throughout the truck.
7. Installed firewall padding and carpet.
8. Completed MSD wiring.

Tomorrow, going to fire it up for the first in the truck. Seats and door panels are ordered and on the way.

Last thing to order are the wheels and tires!

[70-Chevy]

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[Andyking1203]

Nice looking truck!!! Well done!!!

[Speedracer39]

This looks Great and I’m sure it’s going to be fun driving It. What rear gear and stall are you using with the 496?

[70-Chevy]

Originally Posted by Speedracer39

This looks Great and I’m sure it’s going to be fun driving It. What rear gear and stall are you using with the 496?

Running 3.73 and a 3200 stall

[70-Chevy]

Well, got the motor fired in the truck for the first time since I broke it in on the dyno about 4 months ago. It is a real humbling time when you can watch all your hard work pay off in the turn of a key......

In the past 4 months, I’ve installed brake lines, Willwood brake kits, complete wiring harness, axles, 5 lug sway, 5/7 drop, Dakota guages, transmission lines, radiator hoses, power steering lines, MSD box and coil, radiator and electric fans, relay wiring kit for fans, serpentine kit, fuel pumps and filters, etc.

With two pumps on the pedal to prime the carb, and one turn of the key, the beast came to life! She ran great, great oil pressure, no leaks anywhere, got to 185 degrees, fans kicked on, cooled it down to 175 and shut off, etc.

Such a great feeling seeing no issues from the work you put in over the past 4 months!

I’ve got the seats and door panels ordered as well as wheels and tires arriving Friday of this week. A meter of a month, and she will be on the road!!!!!!

If I can find out how to post a video, I’ll post some start up videos.....

[cornerstone]

Congratulations!!!

From what I know about posting videos, I think you upload it to YouTube first, then copy the address. Create a post here and scroll down a bit and click the "manage attachments" button, then paste that address where you would normally add pics.

[70-Chevy]

Got the wheels and tires and and put the hood back on. Just waiting for the driveshaft (this week) and the seats and door panels (next week).