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  1. Dooley

    292 to 427T industrial swap, in C30. Many questions on fitment.

    Both trucks were 30 Series 4X4 with a T400 transmissions. The only tall deck I used a Dart because the stock one was a double thermostat version and was huge.It allowed me to use a standard water pump. Since I was changing it I decided to use the short shaft to take the extra room at the rear of...
  2. Dooley

    292 to 427T industrial swap, in C30. Many questions on fitment.

    Never followed a "6" with a Big Block. Replaced small block and 6.2/6.5 also. You will need a hydroboost lower power steering bracket for the big block. The small block I replaced with a steel crank 454 out of a 2WD Suburban. I used the motor mounts from the Suburban. The Big Block T replacement...
  3. Dooley

    Buses aren't just for rednecks anymore !!!

    CNG powered. I wish this was closer...
  4. Dooley

    Buses aren't just for rednecks anymore !!!

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  5. Dooley

    400 SBC Build - Tight Budget

    Last 400 I did has been some while. #3951511 casting. Your 509 block is superior. I ran stock 3 angle valve grind heads with 9.5 flatop pistons. Bored 30 over. Wolverine RV cam. intake and exhaust are .4425 intake and exhaust duration is 288@50 Overlap 64 Lobe centers 107 intake opens BTDC 0...
  6. Dooley

    MACHINING 16.5" DOWN TO 16"?

    Wheels used on highways have to be DOT approved. Anytime you modify a DOT wheel it loses it's approval. Someone hits me with unapproved wheels I'll sue his rear off for operating unsafe vehicle.
  7. Dooley

    Where to buy tires

    As a side note, Firestone is the tire company with the record of the 2 largest tire recalls in tire history. In 2000 I got my money back for my ATX's and promptly replaced them with BFG. They had a large recall in 1978 also.
  8. Dooley

    427 Tall Deck

    I like my 366T. Paid $600 running and fully dressed, recent overhaul. As an everday setup, no racing.
  9. Dooley

    New K30 CUCV member

    The D30 designation shows up in the serial number because it was built for the military. They're not entirely exact to the civilian model. I have done a gasser installation of one of these but, kept much of the 24V system so that it would be still compatible with my other ex-military equipment...
  10. Dooley

    New K30 CUCV member

    Great truck to work with. First though know the truck's model is a D30, not a K. Second, beware of all the 24V that is included in the fuseblock when wiring things up. I ran 255/85-16 BFG Muds on mine on stock wheels and no lift. Never any tire interference.
  11. Dooley

    87 Stock TBI 350 air cleaner lid flip upside down? Does it help? does it hurt? good or bad idea?

    Setup on my 1988 V30. Big block.
  12. Dooley

    Big Block Valve Covers

    When I had my 64 Ford Fairlane GT it had 289 Hi perf emblems on the fenders. That's what I said it was while it was actually powered by a 427 Chevy. When they looked inderneath and questioned the even spaced header down pipes and rear sump oil pan I simply told them it was a 302 setup out of a...
  13. Dooley

    Free

    Looks just like the lockout on my 1988 V30.
  14. Dooley

    Rope Cleats

    Go to a "boat" shop. Likely any marina also might have those in stock.
  15. Dooley

    33X12.5X15 Mud Terrain Tires

    Just about the time the "street truck" tires started to grow I bought some 10" wide wheels and mounted 12.00/16.5 Armstrong Tru Tracks on them for the rear of my 1969 Longhorn. I had Goodyear 7.50-16 Hi Milers on the front, split rims. Back then even some base model i/2 tons came with the 2...
  16. Dooley

    400 SBC Build

    Last 400 I did has been some while. #3951511 casting. I ran stock 3 angle valve grind heads with 9.5 flatop pistons. Bored 30 over. Wolverine RV cam. intake and exhaust are .4425 intake and exhaust duration is 288@50 Overlap 64 Lobe centers 107 intake opens BTDC 0 intake closes at ABDC 34...
  17. Dooley

    Funny and scary

    I have done two "bobb'd" trucks. The one pictured is my first. That one has a M105A2 bed. My"Jeep" pickup version. Loosely built following the specifications of a XM381 prototype circa 1955. My other truck I shortened the bed to 9' by cutting out of the middle. Both are 136" WB. My favorite MV...
  18. Dooley

    Funny and scary

    It's in the back of my Deuce.
  19. Dooley

    Crewcab with an I6. Hmmmm

    The 292 I6 was the standard engine in this truck in 1982.
  20. Dooley

    Funny and scary

    When I transplanted the TDBB in place of the original 6.2 in my 1986 M1008 I thought about it for a bit. I often replaced the original cast iron headers for aftermarket headers, usually Hedman back in the old days, for street vehicles. When I was going for performance Jardine's were a favorite...
  21. Dooley

    33X12.5X15 Mud Terrain Tires

    If anypne really thinks today' tires are loud you should have been around for the original Denman Ground Hogs Also I ran Regul Trail Blazers and they were loud enough to hear from far off down the road!
  22. Dooley

    Stumped, fender marker/turn light issue

    Most all the grounds in the "forward lamp harness" are in a press clip covered with duct tape inside the conduit approximately right behind/below the distributor. Pain to get at but often have found broken/cut wires here.
  23. Dooley

    Canadian shipping

    Get everything you can shipped by mail. That cuts out the handling fees of the shipping companies.
  24. Dooley

    Car? Big Block Headers

    Many years ago I bought Jardine headers designed for a BB in a 1957 Chevy. I usd them on my 64 Fairlane GT that was powered by a 427 Chevy. Worked great!
  25. Dooley

    Wheel and Tire thread

    "Unfortunately, I have no idea what wheels are on my suburban and I haven't removed them yet. I got her with a mismatched set of tires and I'm due to get new tires Wheels look to be American Racing. Not sure exactly what model.

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