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**Captkaos** · 04-06-2003, 08:55 PM

Straight off the digital camera to you eyes. PROOF that I do occassionally work on my trucks, I got these back today from my painter. For some reason I have really been motivated. Timing cover is missing and balancer is not "on" because a new cam will be installed, along with a Fluidampr. I am only a couple parts away from setting it in the frame to run the rest of the fuel lines! Slowly but surely I am getting there.

http://www.captkaoscustoms.com/images/paintedeng.jpg
http://www.captkaoscustoms.com/images/paintednash.jpg
http://www.captkaoscustoms.com/images/paintedparts.jpg

Cole's 87 · 04-06-2003, 09:27 PM

Looking good Chris

. About how much longer before you get to hear it run? Hell I was soooo impaciant when I built my engine I wanted to crank it up while it was still on the stand

Mike76251 · 04-06-2003, 09:56 PM

Looks great!!
It would look good in a speedboat or a T-Bucket!
That paint on that block is a good way to keep from having to buy a aluminum block too.
I have a nice set of 1/8" Swedgelock tubing benders laying around so throw it in the truck and head on up.
You are two or so hours away!

Blue Beard · 04-06-2003, 10:24 PM

Looks good at this point, what the truck look like.....

**swervin ervin** · 04-06-2003, 10:31 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Blue Beard
what the truck look like.....

Hehe. What truck? It's in about a million pieces. Real purdy frame though. LOL

Looks like someone decided to play a little. I for one, can't wait to see this engine sitting in something that resembles a truck. You and Ken have are way too patient. I can't stand it. I hate to wait for anything.

Looks good. When's the cam going in, and other stuff?

LOHRTBT · 04-06-2003, 10:54 PM

Lookin good!!

I like what I see so far

79BIG10 · 04-07-2003, 12:27 AM

Is this for the Blazer or Su? Looks good.

Ric83 · 04-07-2003, 12:28 AM

All I can say is WOW!! Looking real good

MSL · 04-07-2003, 03:20 AM

Dang that is sweet really good looking engine.

bigblock73 · 04-07-2003, 07:55 AM

Chris, looks awesome!

What color did you paint the engine? Is it powdercoated or paint?

-Jeff

BigRed · 04-07-2003, 08:39 AM

Looks awesome. Yes, tell us more about the paint.

Low87 · 04-07-2003, 09:23 AM

Niiiiiice! Greg likey!

*Randy70C-10* · 04-07-2003, 10:36 AM

That's insane.

TIMSPEED · 04-07-2003, 01:15 PM

Dude, that stuff is SICKENING!

Tom · 04-07-2003, 01:48 PM

new cam chris? Are you upping, down sizing, replacing with a new, same grind?

**Captkaos** · 04-07-2003, 03:48 PM

Thanks for the compliments guys. I really appreciate it.

Quote:

Originally posted by Cole's 87 About how much longer before you get to hear it run?

Well, about $1500 away. Still need the computer/harness/injectors/sensors/balancer/valvetrain/.....

Quote:

Originally posted by Mike76251 I have a nice set of 1/8" Swedgelock tubing benders laying around so throw it in the truck and head on up. You are two or so hours away!

Well the truck isn't a truck, it is just a rolling frame. Plus as you can see above, I am a little ways away from driving it.
Here is the latest pics of what it currently looks like.
http://www.captkaoscustoms.com/images/rolling_side.jpg
http://www.captkaoscustoms.com/images/12boltinstall.jpg

Quote:

Originally posted by swervin ervin It's in about a million pieces.
Looks good. When's the cam going in, and other stuff?

I think I am down to about 1000 pieces now

, but the other stuff is going on as soon as I decide, and as soon as I can get it here.

Quote:

Originally posted by 79BIG10 Is this for the Blazer or Su?

This would be for Su.

Quote:

Originally posted by bigblock73
What color did you paint the engine? Is it powdercoated or paint?
-Jeff

It is Silver metallic. Same color as some GM painted wheels. It is Basecoat/clearcoat over Epoxy primer (DP50)

Quote:

Originally posted by Tom
new cam chris? Are you upping, down sizing, replacing with a new, same grind?

Well I guess that is relative. I am going with a hydraulic roller. I am still trying to pick out the one I want, but it won't be "smaller" (less power) than the current, but I might move the power range around. Like I said, still thinking.

04-06-2003, 08:55 PM	#1
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Guess what I got back today Straight off the digital camera to you eyes. PROOF that I do occassionally work on my trucks, I got these back today from my painter. For some reason I have really been motivated. Timing cover is missing and balancer is not "on" because a new cam will be installed, along with a Fluidampr. I am only a couple parts away from setting it in the frame to run the rest of the fuel lines! Slowly but surely I am getting there. http://www.captkaoscustoms.com/images/paintedeng.jpg http://www.captkaoscustoms.com/images/paintednash.jpg http://www.captkaoscustoms.com/images/paintedparts.jpg __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

04-06-2003, 09:56 PM	#3
Mike76251 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 2,499	Looks great!! It would look good in a speedboat or a T-Bucket! That paint on that block is a good way to keep from having to buy a aluminum block too. I have a nice set of 1/8" Swedgelock tubing benders laying around so throw it in the truck and head on up. You are two or so hours away! Last edited by Mike76251; 04-06-2003 at 10:00 PM.

04-06-2003, 10:24 PM	#4
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,831	Looks good at this point, what the truck look like..... __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

04-06-2003, 10:54 PM	#6
LOHRTBT BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 3,605	Lookin good!! I like what I see so far __________________ ~Dave~ You can call me Mike, Mike Oxlong - 1986 Chevy SWB - Stock for now - *1986 Chevy Custom SWB* *Stolen 6/26/05* - 1985 Chevy SWB SOLD - 1999 T/A Some mods www.cardomain.com/id/ramairdave AIM Screenname - Jester84

04-07-2003, 12:27 AM	#7
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,774	Is this for the Blazer or Su? Looks good. __________________ 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza Big10 "Tootsie Roll" 1985 Chevrolet Silverado (wife's) Member of the Southern Bowties Club "Don't underestimate how sexy a fat man who drinks to excess can be." Homer Simpson

04-06-2003, 09:27 PM	#2
Cole's 87 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 272	Looking good Chris . About how much longer before you get to hear it run? Hell I was soooo impaciant when I built my engine I wanted to crank it up while it was still on the stand

04-07-2003, 12:28 AM	#8
Ric83 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 824	All I can say is WOW!! Looking real good __________________ Ric '83 Silverado SWB Fleetside Here she is

04-07-2003, 03:20 AM	#9
MSL Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: So.Oregon Posts: 765	Dang that is sweet really good looking engine.

04-07-2003, 07:55 AM	#10
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Chris, looks awesome! What color did you paint the engine? Is it powdercoated or paint? -Jeff

04-07-2003, 08:39 AM	#11
BigRed Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 1,680	Looks awesome. Yes, tell us more about the paint. __________________ Scott Shelbourne

04-07-2003, 09:23 AM	#12
Low87 been here longer than Liz Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 2,437	Niiiiiice! Greg likey! __________________ ~Greg~ Mac's Garage '87 SWB 6/8 drop "Piso" '08 CCSB Silverado DD the departed '89 GMC K5 Jimmy 4x4 "Rusty Nuts" '77 Chevy K5 Blazer 2wd '83 Chevy stepside "You get what you pay for" - Mike 'swervin ervin' Ervin

04-07-2003, 10:36 AM	#13
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	That's insane.

04-07-2003, 01:15 PM	#14
TIMSPEED Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,321	Dude, that stuff is SICKENING! __________________ I have a few cars... See Them Here

04-07-2003, 01:48 PM	#15
Tom driving is in my blood Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 5,748	new cam chris? Are you upping, down sizing, replacing with a new, same grind? __________________ -78 c10 short/step: 388cid, M20, 5/5 drop, lots more. Playtoy and first vehicle. -98 c1500 x-cab: 5.7L, 17" rims, 5/6 drop, flowmaster, helper bags,NBS rear disk brakes. -02 Suburban 4x4: leveled front -CBR600F4i, CBR600RR, CBR1000RR, and standup skis DISCLAIMER: I cant spell for the life of me.

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