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big_al_71 · 08-25-2008, 04:23 PM

Well some of my new parts began arriving, looks that tonight might be a good nite of wrenching.....

nuke1 · 08-26-2008, 02:38 AM

gotta love christmas time!!

big_al_71 · 08-26-2008, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by nuke1

gotta love christmas time!!

Oh Yeah!!!!!

I just received my original tilt column with column shift from Classic Performance Products.....

big_al_71 · 08-28-2008, 12:52 PM

Went by the body shop and took some picts of the progress!!!!

**steelhorse** · 08-28-2008, 01:20 PM

looking good!Keep us posted.

big_al_71 · 08-29-2008, 10:46 AM

Here are some picts of the small block 400 getting cleaned to be repainted.... and the beginning of the reassembly of the motor....

thirdstreettito · 08-29-2008, 11:35 AM

Looks like it coming along nicely! Keep it up.

big_al_71 · 08-29-2008, 03:35 PM

Some of the goodies that are going on the motor!!!

big_al_71 · 09-02-2008, 01:22 PM

If it all goes well I should have the truck back real soon.I am reassembling the new heads and all the accessories to my motor by the end of this week. Then the rebuild of the truck will start, I am going to do the inside of the cab first and work my way out. I will continue to share picts. Here is the progress so far on the firewall, antenna hole and inside of the cab. Enjoy..

my67chevytruck · 09-02-2008, 03:27 PM

lookin good

gcburdic · 09-02-2008, 04:00 PM

Great build Big Al!!!!

**Palf70Step** · 09-02-2008, 05:24 PM

I just loved your trucks color scheme. Can't wait to see how she turns out this time.

big_al_71 · 09-02-2008, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Palf70Step

I just loved your trucks color scheme. Can't wait to see how she turns out this time.

Thank you!!!!

I am hoping that it will look just like a stock looking truck lowered with rims and tires but when it is running or when I opened the hood I want peoples faces to look like this >>>>>>

big_al_71 · 09-03-2008, 10:46 PM

I have had a couple of hours free at nite to continue building the sb "400" while the truck is getting painted. We went ahead and installed the double timing chain,billett timing cover, torque the heads, lifters, push rods, roller rocker arms,intake manifold.We put the valve covers, carburator and air cleaner to just get a visual it is looking a hell of alot better. I am still waiting for doug thorley headers from nick which should be here this week. Once the headers get here I will be firing this bad boy up. I think the motor will be finished by friday nite..

big_al_71 · 09-03-2008, 10:48 PM

some more picts of the progress....

big_al_71 · 09-03-2008, 10:51 PM

few more picts...

Deenice21 · 09-08-2008, 02:27 PM

did you get the 650 carb???

big_al_71 · 09-08-2008, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Deenice21

did you get the 650 carb???

Yes I did , I got a Holley HP650.....

Here is a pict of the tranny painted, I am using this tranny for the time being it is a th350 with a shift kit a 3000 stall. I have a new dip stick from lockart and kickdown cable..

big_al_71 · 09-09-2008, 03:53 PM

I went by the body shop today and hopefully it will be finished this week. Here are some picts of the progress on the firewall.

big_al_71 · 09-10-2008, 01:02 PM

Here is the engine almost finished.....

**nightmare** · 09-10-2008, 01:14 PM

that looks good. do you know what type of numbers that should produce?

big_al_71 · 09-10-2008, 01:35 PM

we are thinking somewhere in the high 4's, not sure yet if I am going to get it dynoed or not, I am more into tuning it once it is in the truck then go from there. Based on the combination we have it should produce it for sure.

big_al_71 · 09-10-2008, 05:49 PM

Just went by the body shop today to drop off the new battery box, vertical supports, glove box door, glove box hinge, ash tray, accelerator pedal, I am getting anxious as all I can do is very much finished till I get the truck back in my shop. I took some more picts of the progress. I received my doug thorley headers today.
Patience is a virtue, I wish first of all that I had extra time to learn how to weld, paint and do bodywork. I totally dislike the fact of having to wait on someone else. The body shop owner is a good friend of mine for over twenty years and is only doing my truck because of that. He tells me that he wants it out more than I want it back, we will see.

big_al_71 · 09-12-2008, 03:53 PM

Well the truck is painted I am going to let it stay in the body shop over the weekend as alot of the small parts stil are not painted. I figure I would post some picts for those of you that like picts like me....

gcburdic · 09-12-2008, 03:55 PM

oh my that's lookin' saweet!!!!

08-25-2008, 04:23 PM	#26
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild Well some of my new parts began arriving, looks that tonight might be a good nite of wrenching..... Attached Images __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild Last edited by big_al_71; 08-28-2008 at 12:47 PM.

08-26-2008, 02:38 AM	#27
nuke1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,: Posts: 2,901	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild gotta love christmas time!! __________________ James 1968 GMC "HAVOC" 1986 GMC "Frank" J.J.R.H. Design & Consulting My 68`Rebuild "HAVOC": http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316300 A 58' chev build thread: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=311238 1969 Camaro Pro Touring http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...61#post3513361 Swiss Cheese: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384390 Adjustable Trailing Arm How-To: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321100 1968 Ford Farm Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6555587

08-28-2008, 12:52 PM	#29
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild Went by the body shop and took some picts of the progress!!!! Attached Images __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

08-28-2008, 01:20 PM	#30
steelhorse Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Franklinton NC Posts: 1,309	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild looking good!Keep us posted.

08-29-2008, 10:46 AM	#31
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild Here are some picts of the small block 400 getting cleaned to be repainted.... and the beginning of the reassembly of the motor.... Attached Images __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild Last edited by big_al_71; 09-02-2008 at 10:45 PM.

08-29-2008, 11:35 AM	#32
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild Looks like it coming along nicely! Keep it up. __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

08-29-2008, 03:35 PM	#33
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild Some of the goodies that are going on the motor!!! Attached Images __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild Last edited by big_al_71; 09-02-2008 at 10:47 PM.

09-02-2008, 01:22 PM	#34
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild If it all goes well I should have the truck back real soon.I am reassembling the new heads and all the accessories to my motor by the end of this week. Then the rebuild of the truck will start, I am going to do the inside of the cab first and work my way out. I will continue to share picts. Here is the progress so far on the firewall, antenna hole and inside of the cab. Enjoy.. Attached Images __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild Last edited by big_al_71; 09-10-2008 at 05:55 PM.

09-02-2008, 03:27 PM	#35
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09-02-2008, 04:00 PM	#36
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild Great build Big Al!!!! __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

09-02-2008, 05:24 PM	#37
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,640	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild I just loved your trucks color scheme. Can't wait to see how she turns out this time. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

09-03-2008, 10:46 PM	#39
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild I have had a couple of hours free at nite to continue building the sb "400" while the truck is getting painted. We went ahead and installed the double timing chain,billett timing cover, torque the heads, lifters, push rods, roller rocker arms,intake manifold.We put the valve covers, carburator and air cleaner to just get a visual it is looking a hell of alot better. I am still waiting for doug thorley headers from nick which should be here this week. Once the headers get here I will be firing this bad boy up. I think the motor will be finished by friday nite.. Attached Images __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

09-03-2008, 10:48 PM	#40
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild some more picts of the progress.... Attached Images __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

09-03-2008, 10:51 PM	#41
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild few more picts... Attached Images __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

09-08-2008, 02:27 PM	#42
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09-09-2008, 03:53 PM	#44
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild I went by the body shop today and hopefully it will be finished this week. Here are some picts of the progress on the firewall. Attached Images __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

09-10-2008, 01:02 PM	#45
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild Here is the engine almost finished..... Attached Images __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild Last edited by big_al_71; 09-11-2008 at 11:45 AM.

09-10-2008, 01:35 PM	#47
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild we are thinking somewhere in the high 4's, not sure yet if I am going to get it dynoed or not, I am more into tuning it once it is in the truck then go from there. Based on the combination we have it should produce it for sure. __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

09-10-2008, 05:49 PM	#48
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild Just went by the body shop today to drop off the new battery box, vertical supports, glove box door, glove box hinge, ash tray, accelerator pedal, I am getting anxious as all I can do is very much finished till I get the truck back in my shop. I took some more picts of the progress. I received my doug thorley headers today. Patience is a virtue, I wish first of all that I had extra time to learn how to weld, paint and do bodywork. I totally dislike the fact of having to wait on someone else. The body shop owner is a good friend of mine for over twenty years and is only doing my truck because of that. He tells me that he wants it out more than I want it back, we will see. Attached Images __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild Last edited by big_al_71; 09-11-2008 at 07:38 AM.

09-12-2008, 03:53 PM	#49
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild Well the truck is painted I am going to let it stay in the body shop over the weekend as alot of the small parts stil are not painted. I figure I would post some picts for those of you that like picts like me.... Attached Images __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

09-12-2008, 03:55 PM	#50
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild oh my that's lookin' saweet!!!! __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

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