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brawley · 09-16-2008, 11:06 PM

Nice truck!! would you like to sale it?

Bazooka · 09-28-2008, 07:00 PM

Ok guys, next step in my project is done. The new engine is installed and runs like a freakin champ.

It's a mild 350 sbc. .040 over with a RV cam. Sounds really good very smooth with a very subtle performace idle. Everything under the hood is now new/rebuilt. Feels nice to have a reliable Engine. Like I said it's a very mild engine but takes very little effort to break the rear tires loose. The difference is night and day the old engine was pretty tired.

Anyway here's some pictures.. We all like pictures.. I plan to dress up the engine with some cal customs finned valve covers and a chrome louvered Air Cleaner a little later..

Here's a before shot of the old tired engine and messy engine compartment..

Here's my dirty old engine out on the ground.

Here's the new engine and clean engine compartment.

joe231 · 09-28-2008, 07:42 PM

looks very nice
i like it just like that

northern 85 · 09-28-2008, 08:58 PM

SWEET!

likaroc13 · 09-28-2008, 09:58 PM

lookin' good...keep up the nice work

**Captainfab** · 10-01-2008, 11:46 PM

Looks real good....nice and clean and simple.

Could I ask what the app is for that upper radiator hose? Or maybe even the part number (I see it's still on the hose). It looks like it fits pretty good. I prefer to use molded hoses instead of flex hoses.

Bazooka · 10-02-2008, 01:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captainfab

Looks real good....nice and clean and simple.

Could I ask what the app is for that upper radiator hose? Or maybe even the part number (I see it's still on the hose). It looks like it fits pretty good. I prefer to use molded hoses instead of flex hoses.

Thanks..

The truck is not at my place right now but will try to get that for you tomorrow.

4dranch · 10-02-2008, 07:04 AM

very nice work.

283 Man · 10-02-2008, 07:09 AM

looks great!!

**ChiefRocka** · 10-02-2008, 08:53 AM

Sweet..hows it run ?

Project SIKty-5 · 11-12-2008, 05:56 PM

Hey Bazooka, nice build thread....I like the direction you're goin. I'm located in Riverdale...not far from you at all....good luck with your project

joe231 · 11-12-2008, 07:10 PM

any new progress?

Bazooka · 11-12-2008, 07:19 PM

Thanks SIKty-5

Hey Joe. Not yet but very soon. One of the most dramatic changes the truck will be getting is comming in the next 4 - 6 weeks. Waiting on parts suppliers right now... I'll be sure to post up pictures when the work gets started..

**slepysal** · 11-12-2008, 07:42 PM

Ahhh yes some motivation!! Very nice I like the look as it is, but look forward to seeong your progress

MEANlowGREEN · 11-12-2008, 07:50 PM

(Quote) Whoever lowered this truck just cut the springs like a mad man with stock spindles and there is huge camber and a very bouncy ride.. thats all going to be fixed.. (End Quote)

That's a sweet looking ride you got there

) Your gonna love the ride once you get rid of those chopped factory springs. Mine only had one coil cut off and rode like it had no suspension. I replaced the coils with 3 inch drop springs and added 2 1/2 drop spindles and Doetsch Tech shocks and it rides better than my '97 Silverado now. Have fun dropping it the right way

)

joe231 · 11-12-2008, 08:37 PM

sweet man!
can't wait

Alan's Classic · 11-12-2008, 10:10 PM

Very clean install on the engine.

Can't wait for more progress.

Project SIKty-5 · 11-13-2008, 05:21 PM

Hey Bazooka, what shop do you have doin your bags?? Since you're located in Selma, are you having 559 Customs do it?? They do pimp work

Bazooka · 11-15-2008, 04:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Project SIKty-5

Hey Bazooka, what shop do you have doin your bags?? Since you're located in Selma, are you having 559 Customs do it?? They do pimp work

Method Motor Works is doing the job. Real cool guy.

I live in a apartment and dont have a place to do the work myself.

I think he said he's going to change the name of his shop and start to focus on Hotrods and classics. He's tired of messing with late model stuff. If he changes the name I'll let you know what he changes it too.

**ChiefRocka** · 11-15-2008, 04:22 PM

You taking progress pics, or just grand finally ?

Bazooka · 11-15-2008, 04:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChiefRocka

You taking progress pics, or just grand finally ?

I will be posting some in progress pics of the bag job when I get some. He hasn't started yet because he is pretty busy and we haven't got the SD raised crossmember in yet. When that comes in he's going to get started. Thats another couple weeks away. While we wait he's getting some of his other customers out the door. I think he may start the rear before then though..

**Micmac** · 11-15-2008, 05:11 PM

Lookin Good!

Project SIKty-5 · 11-17-2008, 05:11 PM

Ok, I know of Method Motor Works, he used to run a joint shop with my buddy...his shop is called Bad Habit Customs.

Sweet, can't wait to see the progress...you're truck should be sweet when it's layed out...I love how much the rear wheels tuck!!

Hopefully my dropmember should be arriving soon, then I can start getting my project going.

protrash64 · 11-17-2008, 06:06 PM

Nice work. Your truck is looking nice and cant wait to see more when you get it ready.

joe231 · 01-21-2009, 05:00 PM

progress? updates?

09-16-2008, 11:06 PM	#26
brawley Easy Does It Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Dirdy Mo , North Carolina Posts: 450	Re: Bazooka's 63 build thread. Nice truck!! would you like to sale it?

09-28-2008, 07:00 PM	#27
Bazooka Keepin it old school Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ca Posts: 672	Re: Bazooka's 63 build thread. Ok guys, next step in my project is done. The new engine is installed and runs like a freakin champ. It's a mild 350 sbc. .040 over with a RV cam. Sounds really good very smooth with a very subtle performace idle. Everything under the hood is now new/rebuilt. Feels nice to have a reliable Engine. Like I said it's a very mild engine but takes very little effort to break the rear tires loose. The difference is night and day the old engine was pretty tired. Anyway here's some pictures.. We all like pictures.. I plan to dress up the engine with some cal customs finned valve covers and a chrome louvered Air Cleaner a little later.. Here's a before shot of the old tired engine and messy engine compartment.. Here's my dirty old engine out on the ground. Here's the new engine and clean engine compartment. Last edited by Bazooka; 09-28-2008 at 07:06 PM.

09-28-2008, 07:42 PM	#28
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09-28-2008, 08:58 PM	#29
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09-28-2008, 09:58 PM	#30
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10-01-2008, 11:46 PM	#31
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10-02-2008, 08:53 AM	#35
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11-12-2008, 05:56 PM	#36
Project SIKty-5 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 86	Re: Bazooka's 63 build thread. Hey Bazooka, nice build thread....I like the direction you're goin. I'm located in Riverdale...not far from you at all....good luck with your project

11-12-2008, 07:10 PM	#37
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11-12-2008, 07:19 PM	#38
Bazooka Keepin it old school Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ca Posts: 672	Re: Bazooka's 63 build thread. Thanks SIKty-5 Hey Joe. Not yet but very soon. One of the most dramatic changes the truck will be getting is comming in the next 4 - 6 weeks. Waiting on parts suppliers right now... I'll be sure to post up pictures when the work gets started.. Last edited by Bazooka; 11-12-2008 at 07:22 PM.

11-12-2008, 07:42 PM	#39
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11-12-2008, 07:50 PM	#40
MEANlowGREEN Registered Asphalt Offender Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Asheboro, NC Posts: 166	Re: Bazooka's 63 build thread. (Quote) Whoever lowered this truck just cut the springs like a mad man with stock spindles and there is huge camber and a very bouncy ride.. thats all going to be fixed.. (End Quote) That's a sweet looking ride you got there ) Your gonna love the ride once you get rid of those chopped factory springs. Mine only had one coil cut off and rode like it had no suspension. I replaced the coils with 3 inch drop springs and added 2 1/2 drop spindles and Doetsch Tech shocks and it rides better than my '97 Silverado now. Have fun dropping it the right way ) __________________ It's not too low unless the tires won't reach the ground anymore! 1963 C10 Short Fleetside Bed Big Back Glass 1974 C10 Short Stepside Bed 1982 S10 Shortbed 350 EFI V8 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...hp?albumid=140 http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/MEANlowGREEN http://www.motortopia.com/garage/cars/MEANlowGREEN http://www.myspace.com/jcsmeed Last edited by MEANlowGREEN; 11-12-2008 at 07:53 PM.

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11-12-2008, 10:10 PM	#42
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11-13-2008, 05:21 PM	#43
Project SIKty-5 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 86	Re: Bazooka's 63 build thread. Hey Bazooka, what shop do you have doin your bags?? Since you're located in Selma, are you having 559 Customs do it?? They do pimp work

11-15-2008, 04:22 PM	#45
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,150	Re: Bazooka's 63 build thread. You taking progress pics, or just grand finally ? __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

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11-17-2008, 05:11 PM	#48
Project SIKty-5 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 86	Re: Bazooka's 63 build thread. Ok, I know of Method Motor Works, he used to run a joint shop with my buddy...his shop is called Bad Habit Customs. Sweet, can't wait to see the progress...you're truck should be sweet when it's layed out...I love how much the rear wheels tuck!! Hopefully my dropmember should be arriving soon, then I can start getting my project going.

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