Re: My new project 86 Silverado
 

ordered stronger flex plate to crankshaft bolts, should be here in a couple of days

Re: My new project 86 Silverado
 

pressure washed a bunch more parts, going to be painting them over next couple of days

painted the crankshaft pulley and installed it

soaked the rockers in oil, turned em over a few times to make sure all the air was out, going to finish up the top end over next couple of days, pics to come

Re: My new project 86 Silverado
 

guide plates and studs installed, loctited and torqued

all rockers installed, valves adjusted.

have to get new valve covers, ones I have won't clear the rockers, even with the baffle ripped out lol

Re: My new project 86 Silverado
 

got the flexplate to crank bolts, they sent me 5 bolts and 6 washers lol. had to call them to send me another bolt, duh

Re: My new project 86 Silverado
 

got the bolt they shorted me in the mail, I'll get that in and torque the flexplate today, have some more engine accessory and other small items I need to paint.

called about the rear window replacement, 230.00 for window, rubber, and install. so it will be right at 500 for just the front/rear glass. I haven't got a quote for side windows yet, and my vent window frames are rusted out.

anyone know who makes the most affordable replacement vent windows/frames?

Re: My new project 86 Silverado
 

flexplate on, I'm going to be gathering up the last few items for the engine, bolts, oil filter adapter etc. etc.
I have all the gaskets, but I'll need new valve covers before I can button it up

making progress

pics soon

Re: My new project 86 Silverado
 

who makes the most affordable replacement vent windows/frames for an '86 ?

anyone have suggestions?

Re: My new project 86 Silverado
 

been paying for this Pontiac 400 stroked to 468 since 2013, I have 1400.00 more to go.

this one has a hyd roller cam instead of a flat tappet like the olds, eagle rotating assembly, 988 block, 6x heads, comp cam, roller rockers, performer intake, tuned quadrajet, double roller timing chain, high volume pump etc. etc. pretty nice motor for the price

initially was going to use this in my truck, I'll probably swap the olds 455 to this one when I finally get it paid for...

built by Jim Lehart at http://centralvirginiamachine.com he's pretty much the Pontiac guru

updates/pics once it's paid off

Re: My new project 86 Silverado
 

been raining for an f'ing week... not much done with the truck...

but all engine accessories painted. waiting on tall valve covers to finish assembly...

updates/pics soon

Re: My new project 86 Silverado
 

damn, just realized I started this build in 2012, geez... this is the year to get it road worthy!!!

Re: My new project 86 Silverado
 

That's right man. Keep on keepin on.

Re: My new project 86 Silverado
 

Anyone need a under dash wiring harness for a 67 GMC stepside? I have an ashtray too


Free...

Re: My new project 86 Silverado
 

been raining a week, tropical storm will probably cause rain until way into next week.... I wish I had a f'ing garage, ugh...

I sure hope some of you guys out there are having sunshine and can work on your trucks...

Re: My new project 86 Silverado
 

going with these headers for my build...
http://noxiouscustoms.com/stubbies.html

along with header buddies... anyone ever used them?
http://www.headerbuddy.com/ez-catalog/X336169/23

and stainless flex pipes...
http://www.headerbuddy.com/ez-catalo...69/19/FLX3010N

Re: My new project 86 Silverado
 

Are you sure they will fit? I always thought Cutlass headers with some tweaks fit?

Cool video on how they are made, yet they wont help in any HP goals.
Too short. Probably better than crusty old stock manifolds. ;)

The collectors are very similar to what Ford has done for years, should work great.

Re: My new project 86 Silverado
 

hey man, hope all is well...
I think they'll fit, I've thought about the cutlass headers, I've seen a couple sets on lowered trucks like mine with an Olds 350/403/455 swapped in place of the 350 olds diesel... man they're low to the ground...
I may change my mind, but I'm not really worried about getting every ounce of horsepower out of my truck, its a daily driver, so they'll more than suffice, either these or Hedman shorties...

Re: My new project 86 Silverado
 

anyone besides me praying for payday? I need parts!!! lol

Re: My new project 86 Silverado
 

just ordered these to clear my rockers...

yes they are cheesy chrome, but cheap!!!

https://www.motorchrome.com/MCC122T-...lds_p_285.html

Re: My new project 86 Silverado
 

just got this to plug weld the holes in the windshield rail, where I drilled out the spot welds to remove the dash frame.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Century-...93-1/302139495

Re: My new project 86 Silverado
 

welder arrived, gonna get wire and a mask tomorrow and weld up the windshield track holes, will posts pics then

Re: My new project 86 Silverado
 

welder didn't come with a nozzle cover... the brass piece, so I emailed, they're sending me a couple, what a pain...

Re: My new project 86 Silverado
 

got the nozzles for my welder, gonna do the plug welds tomorrow

valve covers came in, will put those on tomorrow as well... updated pics tomorrow

Re: My new project 86 Silverado
 

hows the build going?

Re: My new project 86 Silverado
 

sorry guys, had a lot of crap going on, had to save money... headed to Colorado this week to spread my dads ashes

once I'm back, it will be priority again

hope all is well with everyone else and their builds...

Re: My new project 86 Silverado
 

Sorry to hear about your dad. The truck can wait.