The Jalopy Journal
Thank you PDQ67! I did order up a complete matching kit from comp cams- 268 grind. Didn't really want to pull the heads - but it looks like I...
So now I gotta pull the heads??? Hmm getting more involved. Notches need even on a 260 or 268 grind.
Yeah- I had the same problem for a few hours.
Thanks gents. So I went and pulled the oil pan. There is some metal in the pan. What is a respectable amount? The motor allegedly was rebuilt....
Thank you Joe Cool! Are you saying a re ground 327 crank? This motor is still in the truck - I'm going to throw some parts in this motor for the...
Thanks BigDog. Yes, you may have opened up conversation. LOL. I have used Richard Clarks ZDDPlus in my Turbo V6 - He did a bunch of testing in...
Thank you very much. I will order up matching springs. Any recommendations on oil- or should I just run an additive. Again - thanks.
I tore down this motor to repair leaks and front accessory mounts. I was told that the motor was rebuilt - hence all the leaks. So, i'm down to...
Vandy - I have a 283 w/ PP heads and a 2 barrel carb. I need to do leaking gaskets all around - pan, timing etc. at this point- would you say a...
So your just running the pulley off the water pump?
Thank you- you went middle one 3 core? I'm running a pretty much stock 283.
Great, what are those Rads running, moooola wise.
RIP Hate Cancer.
HotRodPrimer - you said it....my garage. Two builds - [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
So awesome
I have a 65-67 283 with a spin on filter - which appears to be wet. Is this what I have to look forward to ...
Nice truck!
Did you make them or a purchase? Also I'm new to these trucks - is there another piece of separated sheet metal up in that corner.
Cramped. And the 49 is in the driveway. Anyone in Austin TX looking for more space...[ATTACH]
Very nice. Good luck with the build, I'm sorta new too. Been reading since 08. Finally got a 49 1/2 ton myself. So much to learn-
How is that upper mount mounted. Top part of the shoulder belt.
Sweet lady - had the pleasure of meeting her a few years back @Kirban in PA.
#74 - thanks boys. Right near ya in Bee Cave, TX. Hope to meet one day:
Just love these - simpler and much better times...you appreciated things more back in the day.
Thanks for this thread..I'm new to Austin - been many places and now I have more to see.
So Nice...
[ATTACH] First Hot Rod. Still learning - so lucky to be here.
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Very nice find. Have fun.
You rock Bella. Have fun now and get in the shop with dad.
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