67 cheby's Dropmember build thread (CLOUD 9)

[Elliot949]

I am back on board watching what you do with her... sad to see her come apart but interested in the direction you take her...

[67cheby]

Originally Posted by nuke1

Hey Mike, I know the feeling on the getting bored once done thing. you built a gorgeous truck. ONe to be very proud of. It is perfect the way it is and I wouldnt change anything, But comingfrom someone that knows the boredom and the fact that people like us are never happy with a finished project because in our eyes it is never truly done, yet to everyone else it is. I think changine the truck to gain more attention is not the way to look at it. But more of a self satisfaction thing. This truck you will never get rid of nor sell. Same as Havoc. this is the reason I havenever finished Havoc because I can not figure out how I want to do it. But there comes a time where we have to realize when enough is enough and just call them done. As for the LS hing, I am all for it. I still understand your interior change as the truck never got done how you wanted it on the inside. So I morethan support you of the changes. Rob Daily dimes engine and stuff it in this thing. It deserves it. truly does. You have had some great engines and now is the time to use it.

Funny that you say that i have thought about using the engine i got for daily dime! LOL

Originally Posted by nuke1

I just remembered that was Bertha with the interior problems. oops

LOL, yep

Originally Posted by Elliot949

I am back on board watching what you do with her... sad to see her come apart but interested in the direction you take her...

Thanks man!

[1971_c10]

Dude! This truck is awesome! I know some guys that have seen it in person and they all say top notch and the photos here back it up! That said, I totally get the desire to tweak it some. I'll toss a vote in for the LS. I'd even put a nod toward Don Hardy in Texas in case you haven't checked them out before. I have one of their 418 cu in LS3 based engines and am about to fire it up in the coming days. I'm sure you know you can maintain your current engine look with an LS. Here's an engine from the Don Hardy website looking very similar, since pictures say 1000 words. If you want to see mine check out my build thread. I went all natural aluminum with black accents. DHR can finish the engine in any color you want and have all the intake/valve cover/valley cover options you can desire.

[67cheby]

Originally Posted by 1971_c10

Dude! This truck is awesome! I know some guys that have seen it in person and they all say top notch and the photos here back it up! That said, I totally get the desire to tweak it some. I'll toss a vote in for the LS. I'd even put a nod toward Don Hardy in Texas in case you haven't checked them out before. I have one of their 418 cu in LS3 based engines and am about to fire it up in the coming days. I'm sure you know you can maintain your current engine look with an LS. Here's an engine from the Don Hardy website looking very similar, since pictures say 1000 words. If you want to see mine check out my build thread. I went all natural aluminum with black accents. DHR can finish the engine in any color you want and have all the intake/valve cover/valley cover options you can desire.

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please send the one pictured! lol, wow!

[rob32472]

Glad to see you back around! Cant go wrong with an LS!

[1971_c10]

Originally Posted by 67cheby

please send the one pictured! lol, wow!

The specs on that one are even more impressive. 454 LSx based, 650+ HP. His prices are very reasonable for what you get. I paid less for their long block fully forged rotating assembly than I would have for the same setup in a SBC. Like a couple k less. Now, I quickly offset that with bling and fancy electronics, but still, long block to long block they are competitive on pricing. I'd send one but ... I'm a little short on cash flow at the moment.

[67cheby]

Originally Posted by rob32472

Glad to see you back around! Cant go wrong with an LS!

Thank you sir, i am looking forward to updating her a little!

Originally Posted by gringoloco

DH does that 100% powder coated. Phenomenal

Thats pretty cool!

Originally Posted by 1971_c10

The specs on that one are even more impressive. 454 LSx based, 650+ HP. His prices are very reasonable for what you get. I paid less for their long block fully forged rotating assembly than I would have for the same setup in a SBC. Like a couple k less. Now, I quickly offset that with bling and fancy electronics, but still, long block to long block they are competitive on pricing. I'd send one but ... I'm a little short on cash flow at the moment.

NICE! I hear ya on the cash part, I am trying to build up enough inventory to take to LST for my show "specials" and working on 2 new molds.....that eats up money real quick!

[1971_c10]

Originally Posted by 67cheby

NICE! I hear ya on the cash part, I am trying to build up enough inventory to take to LST for my show "specials" and working on 2 new molds.....that eats up money real quick!

Right on! Me and some buddies are tentatively planning to meet up at LST if we can get the details ironed out between our schedules. I'll have to track you down if I make it down there!