Shroud for a 283? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**landarts** · 10-14-2019, 04:17 PM

I purchased a 68 C10 with a 283 V8 this weekend that has a finger guard shroud. Is that typical for that motor? I thought the finger guard shrouds were just for 6 cylinder motors.

Here is a picture of the shroud and motor

68Gold/white · 10-14-2019, 04:58 PM

Hmmm, I'm nor the expert. Everything under your hood looks about the same age.

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 10-14-2019, 06:41 PM

If your VIN is CS148Zxxxxxx [or KS] then your truck was originally equipped with an L6 engine. If it's CE148Zxxxxxx [or KE] then the 283 V8 could be original. Hard to say on a 51 year old truck.
In my experience the finger guards were only on L6 trucks.
Wouldn't any radiator shroud for an SBC V8 fit?

67C10Step · 10-14-2019, 09:47 PM

Wasn’t 67 the last year of the 283?

chewychevy67 · 10-14-2019, 10:27 PM

Yes no 283's in 68. The 307 took over then.

**landarts** · 10-15-2019, 08:01 AM

Here is the SPID which shows by the first part of the code that it was originally a 6 cylinder truck. Looks like at some point the P.O. replaced with a 283. I am going to reach out to the person I bought from. He inherited the truck from his dad when his dad passed about ten years ago. Hopefully he will have a little more information, it is always cool to know all of the back story.

**special-K** · 10-15-2019, 08:08 AM

I only knew of the finger guard on 6cyls and shroud for V8s. It's rare to see an original '67 w/283 anymore. It's been so long I couldn't say from what I've seen. Pretty sure all V8s got the shroud, though

67C10Step · 10-15-2019, 09:40 AM

Special K,
I was really happy to see not only a 283 but the original 283 in my 67. Still has the oil bath breather that is listed on the SPID as well.

I’d like to hear more back story on the OPs truck when it’s found.

MARKDTN · 10-15-2019, 01:09 PM

That bypass hose looks like big-truck stuff. And are those non-script flat valve covers? How do you know it's a 283 and not 327, 350.... with a 68 back intake?

Looks like a good one though. Enjoy.

68Gold/white · 10-15-2019, 02:03 PM

The single pyramid heads are like the 552's that came on my 67 Bel Air 283, but could be earlier?
Looking at the valve covers closely, do they have script?
I wonder too if it could be a medium duty 283, perhaps a 327?

LOL, I'm an expert at nothing. I only know that my first sentence, I experienced. Still have the engine...

Will be curious what landarts finds out. Numbers on block, etc

**BigBird05** · 10-15-2019, 09:31 PM

Didn't 307's have a pcv in 1968? This engine has a breather cap.

**67 twins** · 10-16-2019, 02:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

I only knew of the finger guard on 6cyls and shroud for V8s. It's rare to see an original '67 w/283 anymore. It's been so long I couldn't say from what I've seen. Pretty sure all V8s got the shroud, though

I can show you two. The wife & I both have 67s with the original 283s in them. Great little engines

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 10-16-2019, 04:21 AM

So I'm just dyin' to know... Does the 283 have any peculiarities to it that a shroud from a 350 won't work?

68Gold/white · 10-16-2019, 08:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigBird05

Didn't 307's have a pcv in 1968? This engine has a breather cap.

283's have a PCV (I just don't know when the PCV's started on 283's and 327's, I know older engines just had a draft tube that was merely a vent...), it's just not in plain view. It is plumbed to the hole, back by the distributor. That hole went away when the new large journal blocks came out in 68, making the PCV in the valve cover a needed thing..

**landarts** · 10-16-2019, 12:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MARKDTN

That bypass hose looks like big-truck stuff. And are those non-script flat valve covers? How do you know it's a 283 and not 327, 350.... with a 68 back intake?

Looks like a good one though. Enjoy.

Here is a close up picture of the script valve covers. I do not know for sure, right now going by what the P.O. has explained in the back story of this truck. I am in the process of doing a complete tuneup with new ( plugs, plug wires, distributor cap, rotor, points, condenser, battery and battery cables) while I am doing that I will try to see if I can see the engine codes with possibly a mirror or something.

Pict 1 is picture of the script valve cover
Pict 2 is me towing home this last Sunday

**michael bustamante** · 10-16-2019, 01:38 PM

that's a good looking truck regardless of the engine. nice find

71gmcC15 · 10-16-2019, 01:48 PM

Nice find. First thing to do is take the Ford mirrors off it. haha.

**landarts** · 10-16-2019, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by 71gmcC15

Nice find. First thing to do is take the Ford mirrors off it. haha.

Yes the mirrors are coming off already have a nice pair of 5" rounds mirrors that are worn to bolt on.

68Gold/white · 10-17-2019, 07:24 PM

The block numbers are at the back of the drivers side head. You may need to take a wire brush to the crud behind there. I usually just go to the car wash, take a can of HO'Reillys engine degreaser, and get after it.
Beware, there's not many brands of points that are worth owning these days. I don't know what to recommend...
Beware some of the adjustment bolts now use a metric allen wrench. Tha might be first thing to check when purchasing points. I forgot what the original size was 1/8", I believe...

**RenoKeene** · 10-17-2019, 09:32 PM

I have a 67 original 283 truck, no script on the valve covers.

67C10Step · 10-17-2019, 10:41 PM

Here’s my 67 with original 283. Pay no attention the the ugly plug wires or the cold snack. It was a hot day in the shop and those were the only wires the parts store had and I wanted this thing to run.

10-14-2019, 04:17 PM	#1
landarts landarts Join Date: May 2005 Location: Star, Idaho Posts: 1,327	Shroud for a 283? I purchased a 68 C10 with a 283 V8 this weekend that has a finger guard shroud. Is that typical for that motor? I thought the finger guard shrouds were just for 6 cylinder motors. Here is a picture of the shroud and motor Attached Images __________________ 71 K20 Idaho Edition 69 K10 from the Field 68 Second Chance Fix and Sale 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 K2500 The "Fixrupr" build thread 72 Cheyenne 1/2 ton " FIXRUPR " - daily driver 67 C20 all original paint 71 K20 Custom 4x4 (Idaho Edition) 72 K20 GMC Super Custom 4x4 72 K20 Custom Deluxe 4x4 69 K10 Custom package 4x4 (69 K10 from the field) 69 K10 Custom 72 K20 Custom Deluxe 4x4 72 K20 Crew Cab Project 71 GMC Jimmy CST 72 Blazer 70 Blazer

10-14-2019, 04:58 PM	#2
68Gold/white Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ark City, Kansas Posts: 3,280	Re: Shroud for a 283? Hmmm, I'm nor the expert. Everything under your hood looks about the same age.

10-14-2019, 06:41 PM	#3
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,042	Re: Shroud for a 283? If your VIN is CS148Zxxxxxx [or KS] then your truck was originally equipped with an L6 engine. If it's CE148Zxxxxxx [or KE] then the 283 V8 could be original. Hard to say on a 51 year old truck. In my experience the finger guards were only on L6 trucks. Wouldn't any radiator shroud for an SBC V8 fit? __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not. Last edited by '68OrangeSunshine; 10-14-2019 at 06:51 PM.

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67C10Step Registered User Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Beebe, AR Posts: 2,406	Re: Shroud for a 283? Wasn’t 67 the last year of the 283? __________________ 1967 C10 1980 Jeep CJ5 2020 Toyota 4Runner 2020 Toyota CH-R 2020 Acura MDX

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chewychevy67 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Here Posts: 5,411	Re: Shroud for a 283? Yes no 283's in 68. The 307 took over then.

10-15-2019, 08:01 AM	#6
landarts landarts Join Date: May 2005 Location: Star, Idaho Posts: 1,327	Re: Shroud for a 283? Here is the SPID which shows by the first part of the code that it was originally a 6 cylinder truck. Looks like at some point the P.O. replaced with a 283. I am going to reach out to the person I bought from. He inherited the truck from his dad when his dad passed about ten years ago. Hopefully he will have a little more information, it is always cool to know all of the back story. Attached Images __________________ 71 K20 Idaho Edition 69 K10 from the Field 68 Second Chance Fix and Sale 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 K2500 The "Fixrupr" build thread 72 Cheyenne 1/2 ton " FIXRUPR " - daily driver 67 C20 all original paint 71 K20 Custom 4x4 (Idaho Edition) 72 K20 GMC Super Custom 4x4 72 K20 Custom Deluxe 4x4 69 K10 Custom package 4x4 (69 K10 from the field) 69 K10 Custom 72 K20 Custom Deluxe 4x4 72 K20 Crew Cab Project 71 GMC Jimmy CST 72 Blazer 70 Blazer

10-15-2019, 08:08 AM	#7
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Shroud for a 283? I only knew of the finger guard on 6cyls and shroud for V8s. It's rare to see an original '67 w/283 anymore. It's been so long I couldn't say from what I've seen. Pretty sure all V8s got the shroud, though __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

10-15-2019, 09:40 AM	#8
67C10Step Registered User Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Beebe, AR Posts: 2,406	Re: Shroud for a 283? Special K, I was really happy to see not only a 283 but the original 283 in my 67. Still has the oil bath breather that is listed on the SPID as well. I’d like to hear more back story on the OPs truck when it’s found. __________________ 1967 C10 1980 Jeep CJ5 2020 Toyota 4Runner 2020 Toyota CH-R 2020 Acura MDX

10-15-2019, 01:09 PM	#9
MARKDTN Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 2,131	Re: Shroud for a 283? That bypass hose looks like big-truck stuff. And are those non-script flat valve covers? How do you know it's a 283 and not 327, 350.... with a 68 back intake? Looks like a good one though. Enjoy. __________________ '83 K20-TPI '73 C10 '79 C10-ex-diesel(SOLD) '07 Tahoe(Son driving) '14 Suburban-DD '71 C10-current project

10-15-2019, 02:03 PM	#10
68Gold/white Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ark City, Kansas Posts: 3,280	Re: Shroud for a 283? The single pyramid heads are like the 552's that came on my 67 Bel Air 283, but could be earlier? Looking at the valve covers closely, do they have script? I wonder too if it could be a medium duty 283, perhaps a 327? LOL, I'm an expert at nothing. I only know that my first sentence, I experienced. Still have the engine... Will be curious what landarts finds out. Numbers on block, etc

10-15-2019, 09:31 PM	#11
BigBird05 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Cheraw Posts: 1,305	Re: Shroud for a 283? Didn't 307's have a pcv in 1968? This engine has a breather cap.

10-16-2019, 04:21 AM	#13
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,042	Re: Shroud for a 283? So I'm just dyin' to know... Does the 283 have any peculiarities to it that a shroud from a 350 won't work? __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not.

10-16-2019, 01:38 PM	#16
michael bustamante Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 7,814	Re: Shroud for a 283? that's a good looking truck regardless of the engine. nice find __________________ 1967custom

10-16-2019, 01:48 PM	#17
71gmcC15 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Doland SD Posts: 836	Re: Shroud for a 283? Nice find. First thing to do is take the Ford mirrors off it. haha. __________________ ( second times the charm) 71 gmc c15 307 sbc 373 rear gears positrac sm 465 trans. ( not listed on spid but is original ) 94 chevy k1500 350 tbi 373 rear gears 4l60e one wheel peel. Gutless 07 gmc sierra classic rcsb 4.3 lt 5 speed w/t 04 chevy Silverado 1500 ext cab 5.3 4l60e. 81 chevy Scottsdale k10 muncie sm465 Np208 10 bolt 8.2 ( Old Green)

10-17-2019, 07:24 PM	#19
68Gold/white Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ark City, Kansas Posts: 3,280	Re: Shroud for a 283? The block numbers are at the back of the drivers side head. You may need to take a wire brush to the crud behind there. I usually just go to the car wash, take a can of HO'Reillys engine degreaser, and get after it. Beware, there's not many brands of points that are worth owning these days. I don't know what to recommend... Beware some of the adjustment bolts now use a metric allen wrench. Tha might be first thing to check when purchasing points. I forgot what the original size was 1/8", I believe...



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RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,010	Re: Shroud for a 283? I have a 67 original 283 truck, no script on the valve covers. Attached Images __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

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67C10Step Registered User Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Beebe, AR Posts: 2,406	Re: Shroud for a 283? Here’s my 67 with original 283. Pay no attention the the ugly plug wires or the cold snack. It was a hot day in the shop and those were the only wires the parts store had and I wanted this thing to run. Attached Images __________________ 1967 C10 1980 Jeep CJ5 2020 Toyota 4Runner 2020 Toyota CH-R 2020 Acura MDX

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