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flashdad · 10-02-2008, 09:45 PM

I just bought a '67 Chevy C10 for myself and a '68 GMC for my son. Great deals on both, now comes the expensive part. The '67 is my project and I'm gonna need some good advice and tips. She's got a 327 block with 350 heads (from a 70 vette) and the original single barrel carb. Three speed on the floor with the original 3/4 ton rear end. The motor's only got 5K miles on it, so it's pretty solid. I want to replace the tranny with a 5 speed and a positrac rear end with disk brakes all around, so I'll be posting for advice on the particulars for this. A friend told me I ought to replace the cam with a high lift, match a intake manifold to it and add a 650 double pumper to get some serious power. It has the stock cam and intake. I've been cruising the net and checking with local part shops that specialize in older Chevy's but get a lot of conflicting info. Anyone out there done this with success and good results?

I'll include some pics when I figure out how to shrink them down to size. My boy turns 16 in July, so I'd like to get my truck up and running before then so he can have his '68!

We're both pretty excited about them! My dad owned one when I was growing up. My first truck was a '54 Chevy three window wrap around - all original. My second was a '37 Chevy with a 327, so I've grown up around 'em. Just haven't had the time in the past 20 years to get another one and spiff it up. 5 kids has a tendency to eat up a lot of spare time.

Looking forward to getting to know you folks.
Flashdad

Cyclone44 · 10-02-2008, 11:00 PM

from Knoxville Tn.....

shaneschevys · 10-03-2008, 12:32 AM

Welcome from FT Worth TX.

jsbgump · 10-03-2008, 01:20 AM

Welcome to the board from Texas

DREAMS OF A 67 · 10-03-2008, 03:24 PM

FROM KNOXVILLE TN!!!

PanelDeland · 10-03-2008, 07:09 PM

Welcome from NC.With 5 kids you must be posting between activities.That's probably how you'll have to build your truck too.

flashdad · 10-03-2008, 09:27 PM

Yeah. Both my boys play football, so Monday, Tuesday and Friday is gone. The three girls have stuff Weds and Thurs, Sunday is family day, so I have to cram all the honeydo's into Saturday, along with ANYTHING I want to do...That's why I'm counting on you folks to give great advice, time saving tips and direction to the best deals to help me maximize my limited time!

Thanks to all, I feel welcomed!

Flashdad

FRENCHBLUE72 · 10-03-2008, 09:28 PM

Welcome from southern oregon...

flashdad · 10-03-2008, 10:06 PM

Here are some pics of my new baby. Quality ain't real good, but I'm trying to figure out how to adjust the pics to meet the 100 kb criteria...

Jerry Jones · 10-03-2008, 10:12 PM

Welcome aboard from Northern California!

85gmcguy · 10-05-2008, 09:28 PM

Welcome from beautiful Western NC!

72BlckButy · 10-06-2008, 07:40 AM

to the board from Mid-MO!!!

You'll find this place to become your second home. There's tons of information, friends, parts, .... and so much more.

L0WRIDE · 11-11-2008, 03:46 AM

Welcome to the boards

gulfcoast66 · 11-17-2008, 11:16 AM

Welcome to the board Fm. So. Texas.

10-02-2008, 09:45 PM	#1
flashdad Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Yukon OK Posts: 70	Hello from another Newb I just bought a '67 Chevy C10 for myself and a '68 GMC for my son. Great deals on both, now comes the expensive part. The '67 is my project and I'm gonna need some good advice and tips. She's got a 327 block with 350 heads (from a 70 vette) and the original single barrel carb. Three speed on the floor with the original 3/4 ton rear end. The motor's only got 5K miles on it, so it's pretty solid. I want to replace the tranny with a 5 speed and a positrac rear end with disk brakes all around, so I'll be posting for advice on the particulars for this. A friend told me I ought to replace the cam with a high lift, match a intake manifold to it and add a 650 double pumper to get some serious power. It has the stock cam and intake. I've been cruising the net and checking with local part shops that specialize in older Chevy's but get a lot of conflicting info. Anyone out there done this with success and good results? I'll include some pics when I figure out how to shrink them down to size. My boy turns 16 in July, so I'd like to get my truck up and running before then so he can have his '68! We're both pretty excited about them! My dad owned one when I was growing up. My first truck was a '54 Chevy three window wrap around - all original. My second was a '37 Chevy with a 327, so I've grown up around 'em. Just haven't had the time in the past 20 years to get another one and spiff it up. 5 kids has a tendency to eat up a lot of spare time. Looking forward to getting to know you folks. Flashdad

10-02-2008, 11:00 PM	#2
Cyclone44 Step Brother Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: K-town Posts: 4,029	Re: Hello from another Newb from Knoxville Tn.....

10-03-2008, 12:32 AM	#3
shaneschevys Its always something! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: FT Worth,TX Posts: 4,992	Re: Hello from another Newb Welcome from FT Worth TX. __________________ 79 p10 stepvan 72 Short Fleetside 72 Suburban 67 GMC One Ton Flatbed 64 Short Fleetside 57 Chevy 2DR Hard Top 57 Chevy 2dr wagon 65 f* short fleet 63 C 60 Flatbed Member of the patina club**

10-03-2008, 01:20 AM	#4
jsbgump Gone Fishing Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76135 Posts: 12,361	Re: Hello from another Newb Welcome to the board from Texas __________________ 68 Chevy Short Fleetside LSX Swap Under Way 3.73 posi 2.5/4 drop Frame of resto has been started 2022 Hyundai Tucson Limited 2019 Chevy Traverse Redline Edition Wifes Ride Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3483616

10-03-2008, 03:24 PM	#5
DREAMS OF A 67 Step Brother Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: knoxville TN Posts: 1,950	Re: Hello from another Newb FROM KNOXVILLE TN!!! __________________ Joe

10-03-2008, 07:09 PM	#6
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Re: Hello from another Newb Welcome from NC.With 5 kids you must be posting between activities.That's probably how you'll have to build your truck too. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

10-03-2008, 09:27 PM	#7
flashdad Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Yukon OK Posts: 70	Re: Hello from another Newb Yeah. Both my boys play football, so Monday, Tuesday and Friday is gone. The three girls have stuff Weds and Thurs, Sunday is family day, so I have to cram all the honeydo's into Saturday, along with ANYTHING I want to do...That's why I'm counting on you folks to give great advice, time saving tips and direction to the best deals to help me maximize my limited time! Thanks to all, I feel welcomed! Flashdad

10-03-2008, 09:28 PM	#8
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: Hello from another Newb Welcome from southern oregon... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

10-03-2008, 10:06 PM	#9
flashdad Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Yukon OK Posts: 70	Re: Hello from another Newb Here are some pics of my new baby. Quality ain't real good, but I'm trying to figure out how to adjust the pics to meet the 100 kb criteria... Attached Images

10-03-2008, 10:12 PM	#10
Jerry Jones Happy Camper Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Northern California Posts: 8,407	Re: Hello from another Newb Welcome aboard from Northern California! __________________ RIP El Jay! Love you brother!

10-05-2008, 09:28 PM	#11
85gmcguy Plays with trucks Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Asheville, NC Posts: 433	Re: Hello from another Newb Welcome from beautiful Western NC! __________________ Gary My Dad's Old Truck 1985

10-06-2008, 07:40 AM	#12
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11-11-2008, 03:46 AM	#13
L0WRIDE Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND Posts: 2,166	Re: Hello from another Newb Welcome to the boards __________________ 49 CHEVROLET 1/2 TON, 52 CHEVROLET SEDAN 62 HARDTOP NOVA 65 CHEVROLET BB LWB FLEETSIDE 90 CHEVROLET EXTRA CAB CHEVY ONLY - NZ Chapter http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=137984

11-17-2008, 11:16 AM	#14
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