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Chevelle454 · 11-06-2004, 11:18 PM

I finally got my 350 to run! This is the first motor I have ever rebuilt. I have spent a lot of time and money on stupid mistakes with it, but I feel it was worth it for the knowledge that I have gained on what to do and what NOT to do. I built the engine in shop class, '72 350 bored .030 over, crane cam, performer intake and carb. I replaced everything on it, including the fuel pump, water pump, belts, hoses, cap , rotor, plugs, wires, and countless other items...

My friend's uncle came and helped me to get it running this afternoon. He adjusted the timing almost dead on without the motor even running. I don't know what he did exactly, but it works! The guy knows tons about Chevy and Ford, about why they did this and that and what happens if you do this or how this works and so forth...

Anyway, I am just really excited that the thing finally runs, now I can once again move forward with my project! I thought about dumping the project many times with all the frustrations, but now I'm glad that I didn't...just wanted to share with you guys my good news...

-Scott

silvertonguedevil · 11-06-2004, 11:24 PM

Nice work! Congratulations!

glock35ipsc · 11-06-2004, 11:27 PM

Excellent! I was in kinda the same boat as you...I wasn't able to work on mine all summer and thought of getting rid of it, but know that I drug the frame in the shop one weekend and started on it, I now have a renewed drive to keep going on her!

Don't give up, and congrats!!

Brainchild · 11-07-2004, 12:17 AM

The first one is always the best.Congrats on a successful build.Every one has a feeling like that,but not as great as the first one

OhioDan · 11-07-2004, 04:59 AM

Congatulations! Had the same rush yesterday when I fired mine up for the first time in 11 years. It does kinda make ya wanna keep going. Doesn't it? Got any pics? We always enjoy looking at pics.

A.P. · 11-07-2004, 05:21 AM

Congrats.

Chevelle454 · 11-07-2004, 09:39 AM

Thanks guys... I will try to to get some updated pics soon.

LUV2XCLR8 · 11-07-2004, 09:47 AM

Congrats, Work On Those Pic's

FRENCHBLUE72 · 11-07-2004, 01:00 PM

Congrat's I am trinyin for that goal today on at least my 69......

**Palf70Step** · 11-07-2004, 07:00 PM

Congratulations on your benchmark. It's cool to hear that first firing of your work.

11-06-2004, 11:18 PM	#1
Chevelle454 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: MN Posts: 380	It finally runs, I can't believe it! I finally got my 350 to run! This is the first motor I have ever rebuilt. I have spent a lot of time and money on stupid mistakes with it, but I feel it was worth it for the knowledge that I have gained on what to do and what NOT to do. I built the engine in shop class, '72 350 bored .030 over, crane cam, performer intake and carb. I replaced everything on it, including the fuel pump, water pump, belts, hoses, cap , rotor, plugs, wires, and countless other items... My friend's uncle came and helped me to get it running this afternoon. He adjusted the timing almost dead on without the motor even running. I don't know what he did exactly, but it works! The guy knows tons about Chevy and Ford, about why they did this and that and what happens if you do this or how this works and so forth... Anyway, I am just really excited that the thing finally runs, now I can once again move forward with my project! I thought about dumping the project many times with all the frustrations, but now I'm glad that I didn't...just wanted to share with you guys my good news... -Scott __________________ 1972 C10 1972 C20

11-06-2004, 11:24 PM	#2
silvertonguedevil Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Seaside, Oregon Posts: 1,789	Nice work! Congratulations! __________________ -Greg My Chevy trucks, past and present: 1962 C10 SB Fleetside 1964 C10 LB Fleetside BBW 1966 C10 SB Fleetside 1966 C10 SB Fleetside BBW 1968 C10 SB Fleetside 1971 C10 LB Fleetside 1971 C10 SB Fleetside 1972 C10 SB Fleetside Cheyenne 1972 C10 SB Fleetside Cheyenne Super 1972 C10 LB Fleetside Cheyenne Super 1974 C20 Cheyenne 1979 K5 Blazer Cheyenne 1982 K10 SB Fleetside Custom Deluxe 1982 K10 SB Fleetside Scottsdale 1986 C10 SB Fleetside Silverado 2008 Silverado 1500 4x4

11-06-2004, 11:27 PM	#3
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,684	Excellent! I was in kinda the same boat as you...I wasn't able to work on mine all summer and thought of getting rid of it, but know that I drug the frame in the shop one weekend and started on it, I now have a renewed drive to keep going on her! Don't give up, and congrats!! __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

11-07-2004, 12:17 AM	#4
Brainchild Still drivin' a Rat Rod Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Monett Missouri Posts: 4,925	The first one is always the best.Congrats on a successful build.Every one has a feeling like that,but not as great as the first one __________________ Rusty Member #13872 Instead of saying.....you are a discomfort in the back of my front.....one should be able to say...... you are a pain in the a$# 71 GMC LWB 49 Chevy 85 Chevy G20 Check out my website

11-07-2004, 04:59 AM	#5
OhioDan Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: New Carlisle, Ohio,USA Posts: 1,404	Congatulations! Had the same rush yesterday when I fired mine up for the first time in 11 years. It does kinda make ya wanna keep going. Doesn't it? Got any pics? We always enjoy looking at pics. __________________ LIFE AIN'T EASY WHEN YER FAT AND GREASY! GMC= Got More Class! 1970 GMC LWB, Fleetside, 350/4spd, Flowmaster "40's", 2002 GMC 16" Rallies, cowl hood,and added a bunch of options that weren't there when I started.

11-07-2004, 05:21 AM	#6
A.P. Black 72 Chevy Join Date: May 2002 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 662	Congrats.

11-07-2004, 09:39 AM	#7
Chevelle454 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: MN Posts: 380	Thanks guys... I will try to to get some updated pics soon. __________________ 1972 C10 1972 C20

11-07-2004, 09:47 AM	#8
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Congrats, Work On Those Pic's __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

11-07-2004, 01:00 PM	#9
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Congrat's I am trinyin for that goal today on at least my 69...... __________________ 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..

11-07-2004, 07:00 PM	#10
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,322	Congratulations on your benchmark. It's cool to hear that first firing of your work. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!



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