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87Lowrider · 11-13-2008, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by grinch4om

far out! I guess I'm not the only crazy Kentuckian with a rat short box...

guess not... we gotta stick together too... I still want to get a Kentucky group together somewhere.... We can't continue to let TX dominate the badazz truck scene... I can only hope that I'll have one too!

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Originally Posted by jobberone

great looking truck and love the extra work and touches. nice job. Can't believe how close our basic setup is.

Yea.. it's pretty common. How bout a pic? You got a thread started anywhere?

WOW! - I JUST NOTICED, 500 POSTS... IS THERE SOME AWARD FOR THAT??

Ken

Cherub · 11-13-2008, 10:58 AM

Nice truck.

Hoods69BadBowTie · 11-13-2008, 05:04 PM

Truck looks great man. I like the way it turned out. Keep up the good work bud!

87Lowrider · 11-13-2008, 09:33 PM

Thanks again!!

I'm ready for a spring rod run... any takers???

Kenny

87Lowrider · 12-29-2008, 10:12 PM

Here's a short vid of the truck idling. I shot it this morning while I was warming it up before work. I use it to deliver computers!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9VqpqF69t_4

Kenny

Str8Ugly · 12-30-2008, 09:46 PM

did u use the stock 350 mounts? what im talking about are the ones that bolt to the frame and the engine cross member where the motor bushings bolt to. i have a 454 in my dually and im looking to put a 350 in it.. can i do this buy just buying the rubber mount?

87Lowrider · 12-30-2008, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Str8Ugly

did u use the stock 350 mounts? what im talking about are the ones that bolt to the frame and the engine cross member where the motor bushings bolt to. i have a 454 in my dually and im looking to put a 350 in it.. can i do this buy just buying the rubber mount?

yes.

I bought new 454 mounts for the frame.. and the cups on the engin fit perfectly on them.. so, the sbc and bbc mounts are the same size.

Kenny

PickWick · 12-31-2008, 12:08 PM

circled places are what im talking about.. did u have to buy new them(mine are already off) or did u just have to buy new rubber mounts and mounts on the engine

87Lowrider · 12-31-2008, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by PickWick

circled places are what im talking about.. did u have to buy new them(mine are already off) or did u just have to buy new rubber mounts and mounts on the engine

Sorry, I mis-understood you... I used the ones that were already on the '87 and just bolted new mounts on to them. The cups bolted to the engine slid down over them perfectly.

Kenny

Str8Ugly · 12-31-2008, 05:58 PM

ok awsome... so all i need is 350 motor mounts.. sweet thanks

87Lowrider · 01-01-2009, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Str8Ugly

ok awsome... so all i need is 350 motor mounts.. sweet thanks

I think the 454 and 350 mounts are the same part number, they were identical. I held them up next to each other before I swapped them. You'll have to put those pieces back in that the mounts mount to. Good Luck!

**Captkaos** · 01-03-2009, 01:14 AM

350 and 454 mounts are the same, there is nothing special to get a BBC in a 1/2T truck.

andrewmp6 · 01-17-2009, 10:58 PM

Pretty much anything gm big block and small block mounts are the same thing.The running hot problem you had is common on these big block trucks gm used a too small radiator most put a diesel one on or go aftermarket.

87Lowrider · 01-18-2009, 11:36 PM

I put a Be-Cool aluminum one in and electric fans, works great now!

Kenny

schoolfire · 03-10-2009, 12:35 AM

Wow! Nice truck! Id like to see some video of this bad boy in action.

CTENTA1 · 03-10-2009, 11:42 PM

That's nice. Its like they say "no power like BIG BLOCK power"

87Lowrider · 03-11-2009, 10:36 AM

Thanks for the kind words guys!

It's "Cheap" Horsepower!

Although, mine was anything but cheap!

And, it's still not done!

Kenny

d10s69c10 · 03-15-2009, 10:53 PM

sounds great man. are you using a gear drive?

schoolfire · 03-15-2009, 11:44 PM

Sounds awesome.

... I was all excited cause I thought you were gonna juice the throttle... maybe next time?

87Lowrider · 03-16-2009, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by d10s69c10

sounds great man. are you using a gear drive?

No, it's just that vid cam is very sensitive so it makes the engine sound louder than it really is. It's a Comp Cams timing set though.

If you go backwards in the thread you'll see another vid of the engine running where the "sewing machine" is a lot louder prior to the work done this weekend. That was the goal, to quiet the engine noise some and get it oiling better. Which we accomplished.

Now, it's time to go break something!!

schoolfire: someday soon!!

Kenny

87Lowrider · 04-16-2009, 07:34 AM

Here's a recent pic of the truck just out of the paint booth.

Kenny

cable666guy · 04-17-2009, 12:43 AM

Like this alot. The pinstripe sets it off nicely. Good job!

MIB · 05-21-2009, 02:39 PM

Nice truck

87Lowrider · 06-06-2009, 02:56 PM

Thanks guys!!

It's a great hobby!

Ken

BigRedSled1985 · 06-06-2009, 03:31 PM

ken, i just read through this thread, all four pages worth, and i gotta say, your dedication and perseverance through the little bumps and small irritating stuff really is great! and the reward... WOW!!! that engine sounds mean and nasty just sitting there, i would love to hear a quick "fly-by" or "down-the-road" type of vid to hear that beauty changing gears and scaring the old ladies of your neighborhood!

very great write up on a great project, I only hope when the time comes that my truck ends up as nice as yours!

shaun

11-13-2008, 10:58 AM	#2
Cherub Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 970	Re: Prepping for a BBC conversion Nice truck.

11-13-2008, 05:04 PM	#3
Hoods69BadBowTie Chevys Kick A$$ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zootown, MT Posts: 12,699	Re: Prepping for a BBC conversion Truck looks great man. I like the way it turned out. Keep up the good work bud! __________________ HOODS is what I answer too -'79, '77, '88 Pickup Sold, '85 Camaro, '83 T/A, '81,'83,'90 K5 Blazer All Sold -'79 3/4 ton "Big Yellow Bananna" Lifted 4spd. 39.5 TSL Swampers, The money Pit -'86 K5 Blazer Silverado 6.2 4" lift 35"s -'95 Ext. Cab Shorty 4" Tuff Country rolling 35" M/T's -'83 Monte Carlo T-Tops. 126,500 Original Miles -LATER I would rather push a Chevy then drive a ford!!

11-13-2008, 09:33 PM	#4
87Lowrider Navy Radioman Veteran Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Western Kentucky Posts: 1,350	Re: Prepping for a BBC conversion Thanks again!! I'm ready for a spring rod run... any takers??? Kenny __________________ 1987 Chevrolet R10 Silverado BBC Build thread - SOLD 1986 GMC Sierra Classic - SOLD 1957 Chevy Step Side - At the Body Shop Daily Driver; 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 4x4 Z71 Stepside

12-30-2008, 09:46 PM	#6
Str8Ugly Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Carthage, Texas Posts: 81	Re: Prepping for a BBC conversion did u use the stock 350 mounts? what im talking about are the ones that bolt to the frame and the engine cross member where the motor bushings bolt to. i have a 454 in my dually and im looking to put a 350 in it.. can i do this buy just buying the rubber mount?

12-31-2008, 12:08 PM	#8
PickWick Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Carthage, Texas Posts: 44	Re: Prepping for a BBC conversion circled places are what im talking about.. did u have to buy new them(mine are already off) or did u just have to buy new rubber mounts and mounts on the engine

12-31-2008, 05:58 PM	#10
Str8Ugly Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Carthage, Texas Posts: 81	Re: Prepping for a BBC conversion ok awsome... so all i need is 350 motor mounts.. sweet thanks

01-03-2009, 01:14 AM	#12
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: Prepping for a BBC conversion 350 and 454 mounts are the same, there is nothing special to get a BBC in a 1/2T truck. __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

01-17-2009, 10:58 PM	#13
andrewmp6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 5,811	Re: Prepping for a BBC conversion Pretty much anything gm big block and small block mounts are the same thing.The running hot problem you had is common on these big block trucks gm used a too small radiator most put a diesel one on or go aftermarket.

01-18-2009, 11:36 PM	#14
87Lowrider Navy Radioman Veteran Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Western Kentucky Posts: 1,350	Re: Prepping for a BBC conversion I put a Be-Cool aluminum one in and electric fans, works great now! Kenny __________________ 1987 Chevrolet R10 Silverado BBC Build thread - SOLD 1986 GMC Sierra Classic - SOLD 1957 Chevy Step Side - At the Body Shop Daily Driver; 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 4x4 Z71 Stepside

03-10-2009, 12:35 AM	#15
schoolfire Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Vancouver, Wa Posts: 34	Re: Prepping for a BBC conversion Wow! Nice truck! Id like to see some video of this bad boy in action. __________________ Lots of rusty but trusty... 1978 Jimmy, 1979 K1500, 1980 C10, 1955 Belair, 1971 Camaro

03-10-2009, 11:42 PM	#16
CTENTA1 Registered 1971 K5 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: SO.CEN.CAL Posts: 428	Re: Prepping for a BBC conversion That's nice. Its like they say "no power like BIG BLOCK power"

03-11-2009, 10:36 AM	#17
87Lowrider Navy Radioman Veteran Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Western Kentucky Posts: 1,350	Re: Prepping for a BBC conversion Thanks for the kind words guys! It's "Cheap" Horsepower! Although, mine was anything but cheap! And, it's still not done! Kenny __________________ 1987 Chevrolet R10 Silverado BBC Build thread - SOLD 1986 GMC Sierra Classic - SOLD 1957 Chevy Step Side - At the Body Shop Daily Driver; 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 4x4 Z71 Stepside Last edited by 87Lowrider; 03-11-2009 at 10:36 AM.

03-15-2009, 10:53 PM	#18
d10s69c10 Built 4 Speed Join Date: May 2008 Location: Geneva FL Posts: 619	Re: Prepping for a BBC conversion sounds great man. are you using a gear drive? __________________ 1969 C/10 Short Box: 496/T-56 in worx. "To Be Old And Wise, First You Must Be Young And Stupid"

03-15-2009, 11:44 PM	#19
schoolfire Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Vancouver, Wa Posts: 34	Re: Prepping for a BBC conversion Sounds awesome. ... I was all excited cause I thought you were gonna juice the throttle... maybe next time? __________________ Lots of rusty but trusty... 1978 Jimmy, 1979 K1500, 1980 C10, 1955 Belair, 1971 Camaro

04-16-2009, 07:34 AM	#21
87Lowrider Navy Radioman Veteran Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Western Kentucky Posts: 1,350	Re: Prepping for a BBC conversion Here's a recent pic of the truck just out of the paint booth. Kenny __________________ 1987 Chevrolet R10 Silverado BBC Build thread - SOLD 1986 GMC Sierra Classic - SOLD 1957 Chevy Step Side - At the Body Shop Daily Driver; 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 4x4 Z71 Stepside



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04-17-2009, 12:43 AM	#22
cable666guy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Willow Grove, PA Posts: 299	Re: Prepping for a BBC conversion Like this alot. The pinstripe sets it off nicely. Good job!

05-21-2009, 02:39 PM	#23
MIB Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: VA Beach, VA Posts: 1	Re: Prepping for a BBC conversion Nice truck

06-06-2009, 02:56 PM	#24
87Lowrider Navy Radioman Veteran Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Western Kentucky Posts: 1,350	Re: Prepping for a BBC conversion Thanks guys!! It's a great hobby! Ken __________________ 1987 Chevrolet R10 Silverado BBC Build thread - SOLD 1986 GMC Sierra Classic - SOLD 1957 Chevy Step Side - At the Body Shop Daily Driver; 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 4x4 Z71 Stepside

06-06-2009, 03:31 PM	#25
BigRedSled1985 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Smiths, AL Posts: 20	Re: Prepping for a BBC conversion ken, i just read through this thread, all four pages worth, and i gotta say, your dedication and perseverance through the little bumps and small irritating stuff really is great! and the reward... WOW!!! that engine sounds mean and nasty just sitting there, i would love to hear a quick "fly-by" or "down-the-road" type of vid to hear that beauty changing gears and scaring the old ladies of your neighborhood! very great write up on a great project, I only hope when the time comes that my truck ends up as nice as yours! shaun __________________ 1985 C-10 CUSTOM DELUXE

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