1967 C10 Custom Big Window - Page 49 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Seventy Two · 03-10-2011, 11:39 AM

Ouch! I have lived your pain. Hang in there, don't throw the wrench in just yet!

Slick67 · 03-10-2011, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by slick copper

Breaks my heart dude. Don't give in, I'm sure you could drop in another engine, maybe a 350? But hopefully the shop will do the right thing!!!!

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Originally Posted by 67cheby

well i hope it works out , i am experiencing set backs myself i understand your pain

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Originally Posted by Seventy Two

Ouch! I have lived your pain. Hang in there, don't throw the wrench in just yet!

That's what this forum is really all about, faith, understanding and support!!! 67Cheby, I'm keepin you in mind. Thanks guys. I am really hoping for another 327.....cause my breather cover already has the emblems.

I will take a picture of it today and post it.

propanemudtruck · 03-10-2011, 01:24 PM

OH NO!!!!

Is it anything that could be welded up? I know there are plenty of reputable engine shops that could do that type of work.

68 TT · 03-10-2011, 03:28 PM

Do you know what year your 327 block is? The 68 & 69 vintage ones are the same as a 350 block all the way up to 1985.

Some even have the same casting number used for both engines.

72SWBChevy · 03-10-2011, 05:03 PM

Really sorry to hear that! Sucks, but try and stay positve. Dont give up, hope the engine shop takes care of you.

Jeffs70 · 03-10-2011, 05:19 PM

oh no Slick sorry to hear about this. yeah man dont give up just yet. you have went a long way and put in alot of hard work in this amazing project. hope it all goes your way.

Slick67 · 03-10-2011, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by propanemudtruck

OH NO!!!!

Is it anything that could be welded up? I know there are plenty of reputable engine shops that could do that type of work.

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Originally Posted by 68 TT

Do you know what year your 327 block is? The 68 & 69 vintage ones are the same as a 350 block all the way up to 1985.

Some even have the same casting number used for both engines.

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Originally Posted by 72SWBChevy

Really sorry to hear that! Sucks, but try and stay positve. Dont give up, hope the engine shop takes care of you.

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Originally Posted by Jeffs70

oh no Slick sorry to hear about this. yeah man dont give up just yet. you have went a long way and put in alot of hard work in this amazing project. hope it all goes your way.

Thanks for the support guys!! Alright, here's the latest. I went by the shop this morning and Chris, the owner, was there. I talked with him for a minute then told him the bad news. After the shock of what I told him had dissapeared from his face he said that he would do whatever it took to make it right without hesitation. He first suggested a plug and said if that would not fix it, then he would find another old 327 block. I was relieved big time!!! The block is a 1966 Vette/Camaro block which has no tube in the front of the block where later 67 and up blocks do. He said that they do magnaflux every block but sometimes they have pourous iron and it will not be detected. The location of the crack surprised him, he had never seen one crack in this area. The plug he refered to is supposed to be a permanent fix that is very reliable, and can be installed without pulling the engine. He said that he would meet me at the shop in the morning to look at my truck, all is going well so far! Keep your fingers crossed for me!!!!!!

**67cheby** · 03-10-2011, 06:38 PM

great news

Slick67 · 03-10-2011, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by 67cheby

great news

Absolutely!!!!

Slick67 · 03-10-2011, 06:50 PM

Here are some pics of the block. It is easy to see where it is cause it cracked through the paint.
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VA72C10 · 03-10-2011, 07:25 PM

wow, weird place to crack. Sounds like things will be taken care of.

butternut1972 · 03-10-2011, 07:46 PM

Thats great news dude. Hopefully you will be back on track in no time.

**kev2809** · 03-10-2011, 08:52 PM

damn that sucks david! good to know they are fixing it though...post up some progress when they get it fixed

nuke1 · 03-10-2011, 11:10 PM

David, I feel your pain bud, hope all works out well for you, but whatever you do DO NOT SELL it for a reason as measly as this, let it sit and when you have the funds/time you can get back to her, you will regret it every day fro the rest of your life!!!! trust me. What you need to do is step back, look at her and say I built you and be Darned if you are gonna crush me!!! Things will work out in the end, heck look at what I am going through right now< it ends up being just learning experiences in the end. Later

Slick67 · 03-11-2011, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

wow, weird place to crack. Sounds like things will be taken care of.

That is crazy. Hope this plug works.

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Originally Posted by butternut1972

Thats great news dude. Hopefully you will be back on track in no time.

No doubt! I hope he gets to it soon too, he is not known for being timely.

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Originally Posted by kev2809

damn that sucks david! good to know they are fixing it though...post up some progress when they get it fixed

I hope this works for me, it may save someone else reading this too. I wasn't aware that this was an option.

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Originally Posted by nuke1

David, I feel your pain bud, hope all works out well for you, but whatever you do DO NOT SELL it for a reason as measly as this, let it sit and when you have the funds/time you can get back to her, you will regret it every day fro the rest of your life!!!! trust me. What you need to do is step back, look at her and say I built you and be Darned if you are gonna crush me!!! Things will work out in the end, heck look at what I am going through right now< it ends up being just learning experiences in the end. Later

Thanks James! I got chewed out by my brother when I mentioned selling it. Don't think that is an option......he's bigger than me.

I did just what you said, I looked at it today and thought "you have not beaten me yet". Maybe I said it out loud....things are kinda fuzzy right now! This is a hard learned experience, one I wish had not happened.

67chevy1series · 03-11-2011, 12:42 AM

david i know you will treat ths truck rite and not sell it and be a horrible owner

haha jk but seriously get crackin! haha did you ever get all the A/C boxes instaled on the fire wall????

Slick67 · 03-11-2011, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by 67chevy1series

david i know you will treat ths truck rite and not sell it and be a horrible owner

haha jk but seriously get crackin! haha did you ever get all the A/C boxes instaled on the fire wall????

Yep....hangin on to it for awhile cause she is my sancha. As for the A/C it is on hold for a while or at least till I know that the cost will be completely left up to me.

67chevy1series · 03-11-2011, 01:00 AM

hows the breeze with those open holes in the fire wall?

for now you should cut a peice of metal out that will cover the holes and then drill holes in it that match the holes on the firewall to mount all the A/C boxes to, and just get a gasket to go in between and it will be sealed until you get the A/C figured out.... just my cent

Jeffs70 · 03-11-2011, 01:08 AM

sweeet! Glad to hear the good news about the shop owner going to do whats right to make you happy. hope it gets fixed for you soon and you can be truckin again on other things with out any worries.

Slick67 · 03-11-2011, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeffs70

sweeet! Glad to hear the good news about the shop owner going to do whats right to make you happy. hope it gets fixed for you soon and you can be truckin again on other things with out any worries.

Thanks Jeff! He was supposed to come by today around lunch time and was a no show. Something tells me it's going to be awhile before he even looks at it.

butternut1972 · 03-12-2011, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Slick67

Thanks Jeff! He was supposed to come by today around lunch time and was a no show. Something tells me it's going to be awhile before he even looks at it.

He needs to know that you have 80,000 buddies that want him to get it fixed. Maybe that will motivate him. that's a big family to mess with.

slick copper · 03-12-2011, 04:54 AM

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Originally Posted by butternut1972

He needs to know that you have 80,000 buddies that want him to get it fixed. Maybe that will motivate him. that's a big family to mess with.

HE'D BETTER GET TO IT! SOON!!!!!!!

Don't make me come up there!!!!!

Slick67 · 03-13-2011, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by butternut1972

He needs to know that you have 80,000 buddies that want him to get it fixed. Maybe that will motivate him. that's a big family to mess with.

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Originally Posted by slick copper

HE'D BETTER GET TO IT! SOON!!!!!!!

Don't make me come up there!!!!!

SWEET.......I have a gang.

Has anyone seen a block crack in this area before? This is a first for me and talking with him he has never seen it before either.

slick copper · 03-14-2011, 01:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Slick67

SWEET.......I have a gang.

Has anyone seen a block crack in this area before? This is a first for me and talking with him he has never seen it before either.

I've never seen one crack in that area!

propanemudtruck · 03-14-2011, 07:52 AM

Good News, I hope! Any news since the no-show?

03-10-2011, 11:39 AM	#1201
Seventy Two Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Grande Prairie Alberta Posts: 105	Re: 1967 C10 Custom Big Window Ouch! I have lived your pain. Hang in there, don't throw the wrench in just yet!

03-10-2011, 01:24 PM	#1203
propanemudtruck Local Redneck Authority Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 584	Re: 1967 C10 Custom Big Window OH NO!!!! Is it anything that could be welded up? I know there are plenty of reputable engine shops that could do that type of work. __________________ -Kevin four on the floor feel the beat in your soul movin to the rhythym pumpin til ya cant take no more dance if you want to do what you came to you cant ignore the feeling of that four on the floor

03-10-2011, 03:28 PM	#1204
68 TT Still plays with trucks Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 3,556	Re: 1967 C10 Custom Big Window Do you know what year your 327 block is? The 68 & 69 vintage ones are the same as a 350 block all the way up to 1985. Some even have the same casting number used for both engines. __________________ miSSed opportunity - ground up creation of an AWD 1994 454 SS that never was http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=795577 69 C10 shortbed stepside 400 small block - built like what a super sport truck could have been 69 K20 lwb TBI 350 4L60E NP208 14-bolt Dana-44 w/disc 68 Camaro SS / RS 500hp 439 inch roller cam big block 4L80E 79 Malibu TPI 350 4L60 w/ Z28 steering & sway bars

03-10-2011, 05:03 PM	#1205
72SWBChevy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Houston Tx Posts: 753	Re: 1967 C10 Custom Big Window Really sorry to hear that! Sucks, but try and stay positve. Dont give up, hope the engine shop takes care of you. __________________ 1977 Camaro 468 BBC - SOLD - 1972 Chevy SWB....in the works!! 2006 Crew Cab Dmax/Allison Summit White-SOLD- 2009 Toyota Tacoma V6 Pre Runner - daily driver - my build thread -http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...95#post4774595

03-10-2011, 05:19 PM	#1206
Jeffs70 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Valley Springs, Ca Posts: 857	Re: 1967 C10 Custom Big Window oh no Slick sorry to hear about this. yeah man dont give up just yet. you have went a long way and put in alot of hard work in this amazing project. hope it all goes your way. __________________ My Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=442487 My Picture Gallery http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...0&ppuser=36004

03-10-2011, 06:38 PM	#1208
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: 1967 C10 Custom Big Window great news __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

03-10-2011, 06:50 PM	#1210
Slick67 Sofa King Crazy!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,090	Re: 1967 C10 Custom Big Window Here are some pics of the block. It is easy to see where it is cause it cracked through the paint. __________________ You found the Tater. *My Blazer Build (New)* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654650 *My 67 Build* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335650 67 Chevy LWB big window a/c AKA TOTALLED BY A JACKASS. 1972 2wd Blazer "Porterbuilt and Sloshed"

03-10-2011, 07:25 PM	#1211
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: 1967 C10 Custom Big Window wow, weird place to crack. Sounds like things will be taken care of. __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

03-10-2011, 07:46 PM	#1212
butternut1972 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: longview,wa Posts: 1,094	Re: 1967 C10 Custom Big Window Thats great news dude. Hopefully you will be back on track in no time. __________________ 1972 GMC (PROJECT LONG OVERDUE) 1998 SWB 4WD

03-10-2011, 08:52 PM	#1213
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,176	Re: 1967 C10 Custom Big Window damn that sucks david! good to know they are fixing it though...post up some progress when they get it fixed __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]

03-10-2011, 11:10 PM	#1214
nuke1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,: Posts: 2,901	Re: 1967 C10 Custom Big Window David, I feel your pain bud, hope all works out well for you, but whatever you do DO NOT SELL it for a reason as measly as this, let it sit and when you have the funds/time you can get back to her, you will regret it every day fro the rest of your life!!!! trust me. What you need to do is step back, look at her and say I built you and be Darned if you are gonna crush me!!! Things will work out in the end, heck look at what I am going through right now< it ends up being just learning experiences in the end. Later __________________ James 1968 GMC "HAVOC" 1986 GMC "Frank" J.J.R.H. Design & Consulting My 68`Rebuild "HAVOC": http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316300 A 58' chev build thread: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=311238 1969 Camaro Pro Touring http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...61#post3513361 Swiss Cheese: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384390 Adjustable Trailing Arm How-To: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321100 1968 Ford Farm Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6555587

03-11-2011, 12:42 AM	#1216
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: 1967 C10 Custom Big Window david i know you will treat ths truck rite and not sell it and be a horrible owner haha jk but seriously get crackin! haha did you ever get all the A/C boxes instaled on the fire wall????

03-11-2011, 01:00 AM	#1218
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: 1967 C10 Custom Big Window hows the breeze with those open holes in the fire wall? for now you should cut a peice of metal out that will cover the holes and then drill holes in it that match the holes on the firewall to mount all the A/C boxes to, and just get a gasket to go in between and it will be sealed until you get the A/C figured out.... just my cent

03-11-2011, 01:08 AM	#1219
Jeffs70 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Valley Springs, Ca Posts: 857	Re: 1967 C10 Custom Big Window sweeet! Glad to hear the good news about the shop owner going to do whats right to make you happy. hope it gets fixed for you soon and you can be truckin again on other things with out any worries. __________________ My Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=442487 My Picture Gallery http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...0&ppuser=36004

03-14-2011, 07:52 AM	#1225
propanemudtruck Local Redneck Authority Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 584	Re: 1967 C10 Custom Big Window Good News, I hope! Any news since the no-show? __________________ -Kevin four on the floor feel the beat in your soul movin to the rhythym pumpin til ya cant take no more dance if you want to do what you came to you cant ignore the feeling of that four on the floor



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