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**Corts60** · 07-19-2009, 10:29 PM

OK, change #35. I removed the adapter that goes from the rochester to the Stromberg bolt pattern. That took out about an inch and a half of the overall height. I spent about 4 hours today custom making an adapter plate out of 3/8" aluminum plate. It turned out awesome! My throttle linkages are much smoother, I have more pedal and I think the truck has more power.

So now I have about 1 1/2" clearance between the top of the carbs and the 62-66 hood. I haven't put the 60-61 hood back on to see what clearance I have yet, but I bet it'll be about an inch or so.

So, now I can start fabricating a filter housing that will take the filter discs and have a weather stripping to mate to the hood. I think I am going to go with the 60-61 hood after all.

jonzcustomshop · 07-20-2009, 07:27 AM

nice, I like it better with the lower profile... now if you could just find a couple of side drafts....
you know in 63 they just would have pirated a couple of an old junk 53 vette

**Corts60** · 07-20-2009, 08:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonzcustomshop

nice, I like it better with the lower profile... now if you could just find a couple of side drafts....
you know in 63 they just would have pirated a couple of an old junk 53 vette

Yeah, let me just run down to the dealership and order a set of those and a new hood!

justcuz · 07-30-2009, 01:53 PM

Cort here are the pictures so you can recognise them.

**Corts60** · 07-30-2009, 07:07 PM

I'm bidding on the red one as we speak!

justcuz · 07-30-2009, 08:44 PM

Good luck, hope you get it!

**Corts60** · 08-02-2009, 09:17 PM

I WON! They are shipping it out monday. I am so freaking excited!!! Thanks justcuz!

On an un-related note, here are some pics of the original induction that I have restored to a beatiful new life as a paper weight:

jonzcustomshop · 08-02-2009, 09:41 PM

I love auto parts in the kitchen

can't wait to see how the scoop looks

4dranch · 08-03-2009, 08:49 AM

Congrats on the Scoop.......And if the paper weight gets in your way let me know..

dieselarmy13 · 08-03-2009, 05:36 PM

That's the coolest paperweight I've ever seen

justcuz · 08-04-2009, 02:31 PM

Cort, glad you got it. It was by chance that I looked on e-bay that day. Imagine my luck when I found 2 scoops! I thought "these can't be that hard to find if I can find two the first time I looked". Guess we got extremely lucky!

**Corts60** · 08-04-2009, 07:20 PM

Yeah we did get lucky! They shipped it out yesterday morning and right now I am fighting hell trying to get the right clutch parts for my Jimmy. I got another thread going on that disaster. I'll update it a little later.

**Corts60** · 08-12-2009, 08:54 AM

Lookie what I got in the mail today!

I'm going to take it to work today and blast it.
Now, look what I bought last night! 1954 Aloha, all original and needs major love.... but I'm excited to pull her behind my '60.

4dranch · 08-12-2009, 09:24 AM

Cort,
congrats on both the scoop and the sweet camper....Could you let me know what the overall heigth of the breather is on your paper weight is.
Thanks, David

**Corts60** · 08-12-2009, 10:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4dranch

Cort,
congrats on both the scoop and the sweet camper....Could you let me know what the overall heigth of the breather is on your paper weight is.
Thanks, David

From the top of the intake manifold to the top of the oil bath air filter is 8 1/4". The oil bath it self is about 5" or so.

Are you trying to find an original set-up?

XXL · 08-12-2009, 10:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Corts60

Lookie what I got in the mail today!

Let's get that thing on there!

Here's what I did with mine...

**Corts60** · 08-13-2009, 12:25 AM

That tri-carb set up is sick! Great work.

Here is a mock up.....excuse the mess in the background. Spring cleaning is being side tracked by projects.

4dranch · 08-13-2009, 06:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Corts60

From the top of the intake manifold to the top of the oil bath air filter is 8 1/4". The oil bath it self is about 5" or so.

Are you trying to find an original set-up?

Thanks Cort,
Yeah I was wanting to go back original...I found one at the salvage yard in a 63 truck but it's looks to be to big and has a small neck on it...

Your hood is going to look real nice with the scoop on it.

**Corts60** · 08-13-2009, 08:51 AM

4d,

It looks like that one is made for the Holley 1904 also. Is the very bottom a clamp type? If so, that's exactly what it is for but I thought everything from '63 up had two barrels......

4dranch · 08-13-2009, 08:53 AM

When I say in a 63 truck ,
I meant it was in the cab..Sorry.

XXL · 08-13-2009, 11:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Corts60

Here is a mock up.....

The arch is a near perfect match for the arches on the front of the hood. And it fits so well in the valley on the hood you'd think the scoop was made for it. Good choice!

creep · 08-13-2009, 11:40 AM

It looks much better without the adapter and the scoop fits the hood perfectly. Gonna look awesome!

Not tryin' to jack your thread but...
Should my 305E have a breather in the valve cover? Right now it has a filler cap but I see lots of pics of 305s with a breather in the VC and some with one in each VC.

justcuz · 08-13-2009, 01:47 PM

That beauty is gonna look sweet on there! Period perfect to boot!
That trailer would look cool with the aluminum all polished!

**Corts60** · 08-13-2009, 06:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by creep

It looks much better without the adapter and the scoop fits the hood perfectly. Gonna look awesome!

Not tryin' to jack your thread but...
Should my 305E have a breather in the valve cover? Right now it has a filler cap but I see lots of pics of 305s with a breather in the VC and some with one in each VC.

Not at all....

The early 305's have two breathers in the valve covers because they still had the road draft crankcase ventilation tube.

Later, when they came out with PCV, only one valve cover had a breather.

**Corts60** · 08-13-2009, 06:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by justcuz

That beauty is gonna look sweet on there! Period perfect to boot!
That trailer would look cool with the aluminum all polished!

That trailer has a lot of polishing to go.....The more I tear into, the more I think, "damn it Cort, finish one project first!"

07-19-2009, 10:29 PM	#151
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,697	Re: 305 V-6 with dual Strombergs OK, change #35. I removed the adapter that goes from the rochester to the Stromberg bolt pattern. That took out about an inch and a half of the overall height. I spent about 4 hours today custom making an adapter plate out of 3/8" aluminum plate. It turned out awesome! My throttle linkages are much smoother, I have more pedal and I think the truck has more power. So now I have about 1 1/2" clearance between the top of the carbs and the 62-66 hood. I haven't put the 60-61 hood back on to see what clearance I have yet, but I bet it'll be about an inch or so. So, now I can start fabricating a filter housing that will take the filter discs and have a weather stripping to mate to the hood. I think I am going to go with the 60-61 hood after all. __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 73 Chevy C20(Daily)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=852767 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(sold)

07-20-2009, 07:27 AM	#152
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: 305 V-6 with dual Strombergs nice, I like it better with the lower profile... now if you could just find a couple of side drafts.... you know in 63 they just would have pirated a couple of an old junk 53 vette

07-30-2009, 01:53 PM	#154
justcuz Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Alta Loma, Ca. Posts: 930	Re: 305 V-6 with dual Strombergs Cort here are the pictures so you can recognise them. Attached Images

07-30-2009, 07:07 PM	#155
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,697	Re: 305 V-6 with dual Strombergs I'm bidding on the red one as we speak! __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 73 Chevy C20(Daily)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=852767 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(sold)

07-30-2009, 08:44 PM	#156
justcuz Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Alta Loma, Ca. Posts: 930	Re: 305 V-6 with dual Strombergs Good luck, hope you get it!

08-02-2009, 09:17 PM	#157
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,697	Re: 305 V-6 with dual Strombergs I WON! They are shipping it out monday. I am so freaking excited!!! Thanks justcuz! On an un-related note, here are some pics of the original induction that I have restored to a beatiful new life as a paper weight: __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 73 Chevy C20(Daily)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=852767 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(sold)

08-02-2009, 09:41 PM	#158
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: 305 V-6 with dual Strombergs I love auto parts in the kitchen can't wait to see how the scoop looks

08-03-2009, 08:49 AM	#159
4dranch Shloooooong bed member #2 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Millington Tn. Posts: 1,864	Re: 305 V-6 with dual Strombergs Congrats on the Scoop.......And if the paper weight gets in your way let me know.. __________________ *David,* Daughters 66 truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=484601 Learning to drive a 3 on the tree: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcCMvRgBo1Q

08-03-2009, 05:36 PM	#160
dieselarmy13 Phone's ringin Dude. Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 1,426	Re: 305 V-6 with dual Strombergs That's the coolest paperweight I've ever seen __________________ I pitty the fool with only two headlights!! 2003 SILVERADO SS--THE NEW GIRL 1972 GMC--THE OLD GIRL

08-04-2009, 02:31 PM	#161
justcuz Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Alta Loma, Ca. Posts: 930	Re: 305 V-6 with dual Strombergs Cort, glad you got it. It was by chance that I looked on e-bay that day. Imagine my luck when I found 2 scoops! I thought "these can't be that hard to find if I can find two the first time I looked". Guess we got extremely lucky!

08-04-2009, 07:20 PM	#162
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,697	Re: 305 V-6 with dual Strombergs Yeah we did get lucky! They shipped it out yesterday morning and right now I am fighting hell trying to get the right clutch parts for my Jimmy. I got another thread going on that disaster. I'll update it a little later. __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 73 Chevy C20(Daily)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=852767 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(sold)

08-12-2009, 08:54 AM	#163
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,697	Re: 305 V-6 with dual Strombergs Lookie what I got in the mail today! I'm going to take it to work today and blast it. Now, look what I bought last night! 1954 Aloha, all original and needs major love.... but I'm excited to pull her behind my '60. __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 73 Chevy C20(Daily)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=852767 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(sold)

08-12-2009, 09:24 AM	#164
4dranch Shloooooong bed member #2 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Millington Tn. Posts: 1,864	Re: 305 V-6 with dual Strombergs Cort, congrats on both the scoop and the sweet camper....Could you let me know what the overall heigth of the breather is on your paper weight is. Thanks, David __________________ *David,* Daughters 66 truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=484601 Learning to drive a 3 on the tree: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcCMvRgBo1Q

08-13-2009, 12:25 AM	#167
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,697	Re: 305 V-6 with dual Strombergs That tri-carb set up is sick! Great work. Here is a mock up.....excuse the mess in the background. Spring cleaning is being side tracked by projects. __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 73 Chevy C20(Daily)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=852767 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(sold)

08-13-2009, 08:51 AM	#169
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,697	Re: 305 V-6 with dual Strombergs 4d, It looks like that one is made for the Holley 1904 also. Is the very bottom a clamp type? If so, that's exactly what it is for but I thought everything from '63 up had two barrels...... __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 73 Chevy C20(Daily)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=852767 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(sold)



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08-13-2009, 08:53 AM	#170
4dranch Shloooooong bed member #2 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Millington Tn. Posts: 1,864	Re: 305 V-6 with dual Strombergs When I say in a 63 truck , I meant it was in the cab..Sorry. __________________ *David,* Daughters 66 truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=484601 Learning to drive a 3 on the tree: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcCMvRgBo1Q Last edited by 4dranch; 08-13-2009 at 08:53 AM.

08-13-2009, 11:40 AM	#172
creep Registered Loser Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Elyria, OH Posts: 1,523	Re: 305 V-6 with dual Strombergs It looks much better without the adapter and the scoop fits the hood perfectly. Gonna look awesome! Not tryin' to jack your thread but... Should my 305E have a breather in the valve cover? Right now it has a filler cap but I see lots of pics of 305s with a breather in the VC and some with one in each VC. __________________ ((..)) ((0)) '63 GMC lwb, 383, th350, lays frame, genuine patina. The Build Thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374267 '88 Astro cargo bagged, shaved, phantom grille. SOLD '50 Chevy 2 door sedan awaiting attention. 2014 Silverado Ext cab, 5.3, daily driver.

08-13-2009, 01:47 PM	#173
justcuz Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Alta Loma, Ca. Posts: 930	Re: 305 V-6 with dual Strombergs That beauty is gonna look sweet on there! Period perfect to boot! That trailer would look cool with the aluminum all polished! Last edited by justcuz; 08-13-2009 at 01:48 PM.

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