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Jonboy · 12-13-2009, 11:27 PM

I'm with Joe. If you aren't using the whole black crinkle kit, the air cleaner will look out of place.

mcbassin · 12-13-2009, 11:48 PM

Sweet progress! I'm partial to the ball milled breather too.

BIG10 · 12-14-2009, 01:18 AM

I like the aluminum air cleaner also. Wish I was just a bit closer so I could see it in person.

*highperf4x4* · 12-14-2009, 01:35 AM

pictures.........................

I would match the breather to the valve covers.............

**nlped** · 12-14-2009, 11:14 AM

Engine looks great, and I, too, would go with the ball milled aluminum air cleaner.

And congratulations on the camera. I wasn't sure you had it in yah

JohnC · 12-14-2009, 02:00 PM

yeah yeah.

*highperf4x4* · 12-14-2009, 03:38 PM

Hey, I like seeing the collectors under the truck. ???

That's like saying get a smaller blower so it doesn't stick out of the hood. What the hell?

JohnC · 12-14-2009, 04:09 PM

Just difference of opinions. I personally don't like seeing the header collector under a truck. Granted lower the truck less likely you are to see it.

Also wouldn't have a blower on mine either.

**scotts62** · 12-14-2009, 04:15 PM

Separates the men from the boys huh Travis!

JohnC · 12-14-2009, 04:21 PM

Now don't go there.

No need to add fuel to his argument.

I like blowers, just don't want one on my truck.

**scotts62** · 12-14-2009, 04:22 PM

oh ok i see

menace121978 · 12-15-2009, 09:45 AM

**scotts62** · 12-15-2009, 06:48 PM

Whats the next plans for it John?

JohnC · 12-15-2009, 06:51 PM

I'm taking the engine out to my uncle's shop tomorrow. The truck is already there. My uncle has been helping me clear out some of the unneeded wiring. So we will try and get the motor and tranny in it, then it will prob sit for a bit until I can generate some more funds to finish it out, i.e. alum radiator, air cleaner, and all the other little stuff.

**scotts62** · 12-15-2009, 06:54 PM

Thats cool, yeah, the "little" stuff adds up too...
Mine is, well let me refraise that, All of mine are at a standstill at the moment and will be for a bit.

JohnC · 12-15-2009, 06:56 PM

Yeah I know the feeling. It's a terrible feeling too.

Jonboy · 12-15-2009, 07:15 PM

John, while you are there you might want to paint the firewall. I am a fan of black, because it matches everything. Just a thought before you set the engine in.

**scotts62** · 12-16-2009, 12:06 AM

Yeah i hear you there John..

There is stuff i can do to mine that wont cost me much its just the time of getting out there and doing it..

menace121978 · 12-16-2009, 01:39 AM

progress is progress buddy... even if you just go out and stare at her for awhile thinking and planning!! take your time and save to buy the parts you want! (btw, i am taking my own advice right now

) actually its my better halfs advice and it went more like "YOUR DONE!!"

*highperf4x4* · 12-16-2009, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by menace121978

progress is progress buddy... even if you just go out and stare at her for awhile thinking and planning!! take your time and save to buy the parts you want! (btw, i am taking my own advice right now

) actually its my better halfs advice and it went more like "YOUR DONE!!"

JohnC · 12-17-2009, 01:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jonboy

John, while you are there you might want to paint the firewall. I am a fan of black, because it matches everything. Just a thought before you set the engine in.

I painted my engine bay after I took the old engine out. So it's all painted and ready.

Quote:

Originally Posted by menace121978

progress is progress buddy... even if you just go out and stare at her for awhile thinking and planning!! take your time and save to buy the parts you want! (btw, i am taking my own advice right now

) actually its my better halfs advice and it went more like "YOUR DONE!!"

I hear ya there. Holly asked last night what all I still had to do to get the truck back running. After about the third or fourth big thing she kind of got that glazed look on her face.

I got the engine and tranny in yesterday. Didn't get any pics, no surprise there!

Did a little fabrication to the driver's side motor mount to make the headers that my uncle had work. So that's a little savings there. Now it's back to waiting on $$

joe231 · 12-17-2009, 02:49 PM

Get a rope!!!

JohnC · 12-17-2009, 04:24 PM

Yeah I'm at a crossroads now. Trying to decide what accessory brackets and such I want to go with. I want to swap the A/C and alternator to make a cleaner look. Unfortunately all the setups to do that aren't cheap. Then just about all of them are aluminum, and then if you do that you might as well get a nice alternator, and A/C compressor, and power steering pump. It's starting to snowball, and I don't have the funds for it to snowball.

My uncle used a set of Alan Grove brackets on his to swap the two, but they swing the two outward more than I would like. Here is a pic off their website.

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I really like the March Systems, but

My cousin keeps trying to get me to do it, I just keep telling him I would need a bigger raise!

I may go back stock for now, but I would have to buy brackets to do that too. The ones that were on my truck were a cheap chrome plated setup.

joe231 · 12-17-2009, 06:36 PM

Why not go with a stock serpentine set up?
Think they are fairly cheap at pull a part......

menace121978 · 12-17-2009, 08:08 PM

^^ i was thinking the same thing. get everything... all accesories, brackets and bolts. DONT FORGET THE BOLTS! they are torx head bolts if i remember right. quote from pick in pull was $150 for EVERYTHING. alt, p.s, a/c and all. just dont forget you will need the reverse flow water pump. and there are plenty to choose from. i think theres an awesome FAQ thread about this. something to look into and save a few bucks but still have a sweet setup.

12-13-2009, 11:27 PM	#1
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: John's Project I'm with Joe. If you aren't using the whole black crinkle kit, the air cleaner will look out of place.

12-13-2009, 11:48 PM	#2
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: John's Project Sweet progress! I'm partial to the ball milled breather too. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

12-14-2009, 01:18 AM	#3
BIG10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Jenks, OK Posts: 314	Re: John's Project I like the aluminum air cleaner also. Wish I was just a bit closer so I could see it in person. __________________ Jay 1978 Big 10 Silverado, 355 + 700R4 + 3.42 + factory tach + A/C + dual tanks + working cruise control = awesome highway cruiser.

12-14-2009, 01:35 AM	#4
highperf4x4 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 4,709	Re: John's Project pictures......................... I would match the breather to the valve covers.............

12-14-2009, 11:14 AM	#5
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: John's Project Engine looks great, and I, too, would go with the ball milled aluminum air cleaner. And congratulations on the camera. I wasn't sure you had it in yah __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

12-14-2009, 02:00 PM	#6
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: John's Project yeah yeah.

12-14-2009, 03:38 PM	#7
highperf4x4 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 4,709	Re: John's Project Hey, I like seeing the collectors under the truck. ??? That's like saying get a smaller blower so it doesn't stick out of the hood. What the hell? Last edited by highperf4x4; 12-14-2009 at 03:39 PM.

12-14-2009, 04:09 PM	#8
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: John's Project Just difference of opinions. I personally don't like seeing the header collector under a truck. Granted lower the truck less likely you are to see it. Also wouldn't have a blower on mine either. Last edited by JohnC; 12-14-2009 at 04:19 PM.

12-14-2009, 04:15 PM	#9
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,243	Re: John's Project Separates the men from the boys huh Travis! __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

12-14-2009, 04:21 PM	#10
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: John's Project Now don't go there. No need to add fuel to his argument. I like blowers, just don't want one on my truck.

12-14-2009, 04:22 PM	#11
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,243	Re: John's Project oh ok i see __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

12-15-2009, 09:45 AM	#12
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: John's Project __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

12-15-2009, 06:48 PM	#13
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,243	Re: John's Project Whats the next plans for it John? __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

12-15-2009, 06:51 PM	#14
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: John's Project I'm taking the engine out to my uncle's shop tomorrow. The truck is already there. My uncle has been helping me clear out some of the unneeded wiring. So we will try and get the motor and tranny in it, then it will prob sit for a bit until I can generate some more funds to finish it out, i.e. alum radiator, air cleaner, and all the other little stuff.

12-15-2009, 06:54 PM	#15
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,243	Re: John's Project Thats cool, yeah, the "little" stuff adds up too... Mine is, well let me refraise that, All of mine are at a standstill at the moment and will be for a bit. __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62



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12-15-2009, 06:56 PM	#16
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: John's Project Yeah I know the feeling. It's a terrible feeling too.

12-15-2009, 07:15 PM	#17
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: John's Project John, while you are there you might want to paint the firewall. I am a fan of black, because it matches everything. Just a thought before you set the engine in.

12-16-2009, 12:06 AM	#18
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,243	Re: John's Project Yeah i hear you there John.. There is stuff i can do to mine that wont cost me much its just the time of getting out there and doing it.. __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

12-16-2009, 01:39 AM	#19
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: John's Project progress is progress buddy... even if you just go out and stare at her for awhile thinking and planning!! take your time and save to buy the parts you want! (btw, i am taking my own advice right now) actually its my better halfs advice and it went more like "YOUR DONE!!" __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list Last edited by menace121978; 12-16-2009 at 01:39 AM.

12-17-2009, 02:49 PM	#22
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: John's Project Get a rope!!! __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

12-17-2009, 04:24 PM	#23
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: John's Project Yeah I'm at a crossroads now. Trying to decide what accessory brackets and such I want to go with. I want to swap the A/C and alternator to make a cleaner look. Unfortunately all the setups to do that aren't cheap. Then just about all of them are aluminum, and then if you do that you might as well get a nice alternator, and A/C compressor, and power steering pump. It's starting to snowball, and I don't have the funds for it to snowball. My uncle used a set of Alan Grove brackets on his to swap the two, but they swing the two outward more than I would like. Here is a pic off their website. I really like the March Systems, but My cousin keeps trying to get me to do it, I just keep telling him I would need a bigger raise! I may go back stock for now, but I would have to buy brackets to do that too. The ones that were on my truck were a cheap chrome plated setup.

12-17-2009, 06:36 PM	#24
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: John's Project Why not go with a stock serpentine set up? Think they are fairly cheap at pull a part...... __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

12-17-2009, 08:08 PM	#25
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: John's Project ^^ i was thinking the same thing. get everything... all accesories, brackets and bolts. DONT FORGET THE BOLTS! they are torx head bolts if i remember right. quote from pick in pull was $150 for EVERYTHING. alt, p.s, a/c and all. just dont forget you will need the reverse flow water pump. and there are plenty to choose from. i think theres an awesome FAQ thread about this. something to look into and save a few bucks but still have a sweet setup. __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list Last edited by menace121978; 12-18-2009 at 09:07 AM.

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