"Im new at this whole thing"

[Jacfourteen]

If you're gonna have the intake off already it's not that much more work to throw in a cam....Just sayin.

[highperf4x4]

Originally Posted by Jacfourteen

If you're gonna have the intake off already it's not that much more work to throw in a cam....Just sayin.

Well it is a bit more work because you can't pull the cam out of the block without tearing the front end apart. Radiator, condenser, grille, center support, water pump, pulleys, balancer, timing cover, etc.

And it's pretty easy to mess up a new cam if it's not broken in properly assuming it's not a roller cam in the crate motor. And then metal shavings could ruin the rest of the engine. I don't know how much experience he has with this type of thing but it will be more work.

[Ryansuz119]

I wonder how my 33's will look and rub with no lift, I took the camper shell of today and all the little hooks on every in of it, and the mexican wiring here and there. I turned the key it fired right up went for a drive picked up some friends and cruised the town and got some tipped hats, time for some cali plates

[highperf4x4]

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[Sublvr72]

Nice to see another Simi Valleyian on the board! Welcome and nice truck!

[Ryansuz119]

hmmm yess sorry Im not rasicst at all I retract that poor stament. I work construction and it kind of hard to catch yourself slowly talking like that

[Sublvr72]

Originally Posted by Ryansuz119

hmmm yess sorry Im not rasicst at all I retract that poor stament. I work construction and it kind of hard to catch yourself slowly talking like that

It happens, especially out here in So Cal.

[highperf4x4]

Originally Posted by Ryansuz119

hmmm yess sorry Im not rasicst at all I retract that poor stament. I work construction and it kind of hard to catch yourself slowly talking like that

You can go back and edit your post

[Diablo de la Noche]

You mean wiring like this? This truck spent plenty of time in Juarez, Mexico. I found pesos all over the cab.

No offense here!

[Jacfourteen]

Originally Posted by highperf4x4

Well it is a bit more work because you can't pull the cam out of the block without tearing the front end apart. Radiator, condenser, grille, center support, water pump, pulleys, balancer, timing cover, etc.

And it's pretty easy to mess up a new cam if it's not broken in properly assuming it's not a roller cam in the crate motor. And then metal shavings could ruin the rest of the engine. I don't know how much experience he has with this type of thing but it will be more work.

I didn't think of the AC stuff as mine doesn't have it. I think a 4wd sits far enough back that you could get it out without taking apart the grille, at least that is how mine looks (not 4wd but mounted in rear holes like a 4wd). Yeah I guess it would be better for a newcomer to this hobby to get their feet wet with a manifold/carb swap first.

[highperf4x4]

Yeah I didn't think about the 4x4 setup. Might be a different situation.

[Ryansuz119]

So those 33's my friend sold me are actually 35's and so now i need to try to get some 33's blah whatever I drove my truck all day yesterday i love it more every second

[highperf4x4]

Yeah I'm the same way. I can't park mine long enough to work on it.

[Ryansuz119]

Yeah thats the truth tiresss and wheels today hopefulllllly
I will take some pics once i have them on

[jamie72]

nice truck.. if you go with an 8 inch rim 33`will fit without the lift,you go with a 10 inch rim with 33`s you will need a lift.. just so you know..
i`d try craigslist, offer a trade with 35 for the 33`s... good luck

[Ryansuz119]

So its been a little bit but i have been making progress the other day i ran dual exhaust until about 3 in the morning and today i went birthday shopping for myself a little early

Time to have some fun



Heres a pic my the dual exhaust sorry i couldnt get a better picture

Heres a picture of my truck with the 33's

[highperf4x4]

Awesome looks like fun!!

[Jacfourteen]

Looks like you took my advice and picked up a cam to throw in. What kind of grind did you get? I have a comp cams xe268 in mine and I think its a good choice. It has a lope to the idle and still has good torque off the bottom.

[Jeffs70]

Originally Posted by Crispyr1

well i'm def not an expert at the restore thing, but it also depends on what the market is like out there in Cali! i know things are alot more expensive out there but seems reasonable for a good running, rust free truck!!!! Good luck with it and have fun! Definitely keep it!

Well I know one thing the Market is crap out here in Cali but the prices seem to stay the same or always go higher then they normally should. and the price was about right for cali. Its extremely hard to find a SWB of these years out here in Cali in good shape and for less then 4K, even the bed alone for a SWB truck is hard to find alone. I call it the RIP OFF STATE, lol any how Very nice truck and Hope to see the progress on this one as you go.

[Ryansuz119]

Thank you, I think the plan now is to install all my parts and then headers and dual fans and radiator, after that I think roll bar and seat belts and interior that should be enough to keep me bussy for a while!

[blwnk5]

dont feel like the lone ranger WELCOME