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**ChiefRocka** · 02-09-2007, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by desertrat

With all the talk about suspension I thought I would lay it on the rockers.

Nice photo work !!!!! Eventually !!!

John

**ChiefRocka** · 02-09-2007, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by D-CHEESE

nice truckkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk

YEah...this is my forum !!!! Go back to Lay-it-low !!!!

J/K.....That pic is spooky !!!

Who is that ??

You know who he reminds me of, right ??

John

**ChiefRocka** · 02-14-2007, 09:28 AM

My buddy d_cheese ran the block and head casting numbers on this Krahen rebuilt 350...and we found some good and bad news.

The block is a 4-bolt 350, but the heads are small CC heads used from 75-79 small CI V-8's 262-305 used in Monzas (****ty as can be!!) These will not work with cam I want to drop in.

I'm trying to score some Camel-hump heads right now. Once I get these heads...cheese can order me up the correct springs.

More pics soon.

John

**ChiefRocka** · 02-15-2007, 08:57 AM

OK...I'm back. Just scored some 202 heads from a nice fella off Craiglist. Ready to go !! Check it out.....

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Aren't those NICE !!!

I degreased the engine, now I'm ready to reseal it, and throw it back together.

The guy who gave me this truck told me it didn't run much after the new engine. You can still see the tops of the pistons and the hone marks.

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**ChiefRocka** · 02-15-2007, 09:01 AM

Last one for today.....

Here are the SUPER-FLOW 305 heads that came off

Later

John

D-Day · 02-17-2007, 07:18 PM

That's a great looking truck. Rat rods rule.

**ChiefRocka** · 02-18-2007, 11:36 AM

RojoLoco · 02-20-2007, 07:53 AM

Thats not grease. It just General Motors engine bay rust proofing.

hewlett2002000 · 02-20-2007, 09:04 AM

o yea, well then mine will never rust cause my engine compartment is covered. im fixin to do the same thing to my truck, reseal, krylon treatment, new 4bbl intake and carb, HEI, cleaning!!!! anyways, great job and very nice work.

**ChiefRocka** · 02-21-2007, 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by ChiefRocka

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Originally Posted by RojoLoco

Thats not grease. It just General Motors engine bay rust proofing.

You know it works darn good too !!!!

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Originally Posted by hewlett2002000

o yea, well then mine will never rust cause my engine compartment is covered. im fixin to do the same thing to my truck, reseal, krylon treatment, new 4bbl intake and carb, HEI, cleaning!!!! anyways, great job and very nice work.

Thanks....the Chief has been put on hold for about 2 to 3 days...Installing a Painless kit on a 68 NOVA.......This is a quick and easy $2500 !!!!

Gotta do it !!!

MOre pics hopefully in a week or so....

John

**ChiefRocka** · 03-01-2007, 08:41 AM

OK the Nova is done....my customer had me fab up some bucket seat mounts while the car was here...did those last night.

I only have a week to get the engine back in the truck...and get it out of the way. I have another major project thats coming....father-n-laws 69 Stingray.

One of a kind (I think) 630 HP LS7 (07 ZO6 engine, modified) and 6-speed conversion.

That will take up most of my time for the next couple of months I guess.

I want to build up my suspension as well...just have no time....I will be there in September though.....

Pics soon...

John

**slepysal** · 03-01-2007, 11:29 AM

you sir are one busy man !

**ChiefRocka** · 03-04-2007, 02:51 PM

Tell me about it.....

**ChiefRocka** · 03-16-2007, 10:32 AM

Well I'm back with a few more pics. I threw my 202's on and went with RED engine paint.....

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Thats it for now....the engine actually already has the intake, pan and dist. on. More pics hopefully tonight...

John

rainmans63 · 03-16-2007, 07:26 PM

That looks great John, you do good work!

Dadsredwagon · 03-16-2007, 08:23 PM

nice , what type of headers, is there room to put a socket on the spark plugs , I have a 72 nova that is a pain to change plugs...

**ChiefRocka** · 03-16-2007, 08:29 PM

Here'a a few more pics.....

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**ChiefRocka** · 03-16-2007, 08:33 PM

These are the valve covers that are going on the engine....

Big thanks to my buddy Rich from the Speed Merchant.....
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**ChiefRocka** · 03-16-2007, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Dadsredwagon

nice , what type of headers, is there room to put a socket on the spark plugs , I have a 72 nova that is a pain to change plugs...

Should be no problem on the plugs...as far as type...its a center dump.

72 Nova ? COOL...I have a 71 SS.

Well it's obviously taken me longer than what my previous post said of a week to get it back together....

My next customer is being patient (father-n-law).....

Just built an adapter to use my VW Type 1 towbar on the truck...

Hopefully will be able to tow it tommorow to San Jose Steam Clean to remove all the 'GM Rust-Proofing'.....

I wish I had the time to do it right...and drop the frame on this thing.....

OH well

John

Dadsredwagon · 03-16-2007, 09:07 PM

looking good!!! Man the valve covers are awesome.....

*zeitlerusmc* · 03-17-2007, 02:13 AM

the sight of you motor makes me all warmy and fuzzy on the inside!

**ChiefRocka** · 03-17-2007, 03:29 AM

Me too...

62 short step · 03-17-2007, 09:23 AM

Got it looking good Chief!!

**ChiefRocka** · 03-17-2007, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by rainmans63

That looks great John, you do good work!

Thanks.....

**ChiefRocka** · 03-17-2007, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by 62 short step

Got it looking good Chief!!

Thanks again guys

John

02-14-2007, 09:28 AM	#28
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,147	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... My buddy d_cheese ran the block and head casting numbers on this Krahen rebuilt 350...and we found some good and bad news. The block is a 4-bolt 350, but the heads are small CC heads used from 75-79 small CI V-8's 262-305 used in Monzas (**ty as can be!!) These will not work with cam I want to drop in. I'm trying to score some Camel-hump heads right now. Once I get these heads...cheese can order me up the correct springs. More pics soon. John __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965** www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

02-15-2007, 08:57 AM	#29
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,147	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... OK...I'm back. Just scored some 202 heads from a nice fella off Craiglist. Ready to go !! Check it out..... - Aren't those NICE !!! I degreased the engine, now I'm ready to reseal it, and throw it back together. The guy who gave me this truck told me it didn't run much after the new engine. You can still see the tops of the pistons and the hone marks. - - __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!" Last edited by ChiefRocka; 05-19-2007 at 06:23 AM.

02-15-2007, 09:01 AM	#30
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,147	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... Last one for today..... Here are the SUPER-FLOW 305 heads that came off Later John __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!" Last edited by ChiefRocka; 05-19-2007 at 06:26 AM.

02-17-2007, 07:18 PM	#31
D-Day Live fast, die young Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Northwest Ohio Posts: 293	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... That's a great looking truck. Rat rods rule.

02-18-2007, 11:36 AM	#32
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,147	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

02-20-2007, 07:53 AM	#33
RojoLoco Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Pueblo, Colorado Posts: 36	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... Thats not grease. It just General Motors engine bay rust proofing. __________________ Project: 1966 Chevy C-10 short step-side. 512 Caddy, 10:1 pistons, 76cc heads with oversize valves, Shaft rocker system, MT-10 cam, Edelbrock intake, BBC headers with fabbed Cad flanges.

02-20-2007, 09:04 AM	#34
hewlett2002000 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Cleveland, Tx Posts: 1,619	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... o yea, well then mine will never rust cause my engine compartment is covered. im fixin to do the same thing to my truck, reseal, krylon treatment, new 4bbl intake and carb, HEI, cleaning!!!! anyways, great job and very nice work.

03-01-2007, 08:41 AM	#36
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,147	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... OK the Nova is done....my customer had me fab up some bucket seat mounts while the car was here...did those last night. I only have a week to get the engine back in the truck...and get it out of the way. I have another major project thats coming....father-n-laws 69 Stingray. One of a kind (I think) 630 HP LS7 (07 ZO6 engine, modified) and 6-speed conversion. That will take up most of my time for the next couple of months I guess. I want to build up my suspension as well...just have no time....I will be there in September though..... Pics soon... John __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

03-01-2007, 11:29 AM	#37
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... you sir are one busy man !

03-04-2007, 02:51 PM	#38
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,147	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... Tell me about it..... __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

03-16-2007, 10:32 AM	#39
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,147	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... Well I'm back with a few more pics. I threw my 202's on and went with RED engine paint..... - - - - Thats it for now....the engine actually already has the intake, pan and dist. on. More pics hopefully tonight... John __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!" Last edited by ChiefRocka; 05-25-2007 at 09:16 AM.

03-16-2007, 07:26 PM	#40
rainmans63 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Fremont, CA Posts: 29	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... That looks great John, you do good work!

03-16-2007, 08:23 PM	#41
Dadsredwagon Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Spring,TX Posts: 342	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... nice , what type of headers, is there room to put a socket on the spark plugs , I have a 72 nova that is a pain to change plugs...

03-16-2007, 08:29 PM	#42
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,147	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... Here'a a few more pics..... - __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!" Last edited by ChiefRocka; 05-25-2007 at 09:17 AM.

03-16-2007, 08:33 PM	#43
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,147	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... These are the valve covers that are going on the engine.... Big thanks to my buddy Rich from the Speed Merchant..... - - - - __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!" Last edited by ChiefRocka; 05-25-2007 at 09:18 AM.



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03-16-2007, 09:07 PM	#45
Dadsredwagon Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Spring,TX Posts: 342	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... looking good!!! Man the valve covers are awesome.....

03-17-2007, 02:13 AM	#46
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03-17-2007, 03:29 AM	#47
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,147	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... Me too... __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

03-17-2007, 09:23 AM	#48
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