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  1. OldBlueDually

    Should I make a daily from my "parts truck" 76 GMC....??

    Actually those headers shown are from Speedway I believe, around $170. There are also that same style header with a built in glasspack to mellow it down a bit too. What would that be? The whole truck :D I would probably let the whole thing go for $600 with the parts thrown in from my dually...
  2. OldBlueDually

    What have you done to your square lately??

    You got that right my friend!!!! Makes me wonder what Hot Rod or Muscle Car she will want when she can drive :D
  3. OldBlueDually

    Should I make a daily from my "parts truck" 76 GMC....??

    So I have been debating making a daily driver/grocery getter (not in winter months however!!) out of my 76 GMC parts truck. I have been taking parts off of this green one to use on my 76 GMC dually build, but I am also removing those same parts from my dually truck because this green 76's parts...
  4. OldBlueDually

    What have you done to your square lately??

    Now she is helping install the rocker arm assemblies. She first wiped them clean, then used assembly lube on where the pushrod meets the rocker arm. She also put the assembly lube on the top of the valve stems also for the rocker arm. Here she is looking up the torque specs and information...
  5. OldBlueDually

    What have you done to your square lately??

    Here she is helping me install the pushrods. She is using the assembly lube on the ends of the pushrods where they meet the lifters, then putting them in.
  6. OldBlueDually

    What have you done to your square lately??

    This just melted my heart and turned me into mush....she has been helping on the truck, and now she is helping with the engine. Pictures on page 802 of installing the cylinder heads with her. She did a lot of work. I came home from work the other night and saw this on the counter. I will be...
  7. OldBlueDually

    What have you done to your square lately??

    Oh that sucks!!!!!! I just replaced the one in my car, I think it needs a rad and heater core flush....doesn't blow hot air, warm at best. Lately it's been around -25 to -30 so it really sucks! Well, it is a ford taurus and that's half the problem!!! My Impalas we used to have would cook ya...
  8. OldBlueDually

    What have you done to your square lately??

    Finally got the heads, and the intake put on tonight with the help of our oldest daughter. Good times, super warm garage, and great non-stop oldies (50's/60's) playing on the stereo system. Here she is doing the torque sequence on the heads, as we got closer to 80 ft. lbs. I had to lend a...
  9. OldBlueDually

    What have you done to your square lately??

    FUN TIMES & Cherished Memories!!! Made me think of our two older daughters with me on a ride one day. So fun on vintage iron!
  10. OldBlueDually

    Suburban Project- Need Help!

    Holy crap, now that would totally suck! The mains are pretty dang big! As for oiling issues in them, that I have not heard of. With high volume pumps, using a 3 speed trans, and on the highway could starve the top end because the pan could be nearing empty. With the HV pumps I have used, I...
  11. OldBlueDually

    Suburban Project- Need Help!

    Hahahaha!! I hear ya! Small block Chevy, what's that? One of them there new fangled things? :D Olds stuff is a bit more $$$ to build, but I feel it is well worth it. First, they have a lower/deeper grumble than a BBC. Second, the spark plugs are above the exhaust manifolds/headers. Third...
  12. OldBlueDually

    Suburban Project- Need Help!

    And here I thought mine was special! Yeah, that does make them stop, quick. I sweep the garage a lot more now!
  13. OldBlueDually

    Suburban Project- Need Help!

    That will be just fine for your 350! I searched a bit too, and I came across this one on Amazon, I am VERY impressed with it. Easy to use, and you can literally move this engine (455 on it) around with 1 finger, it rolls so nice. I did not want to wait to get a stand (ya know, part of the...
  14. OldBlueDually

    Had to Share This One

    That's what they did for the front wheel drive option on GM trucks :laughing1:
  15. OldBlueDually

    8 bolt rims that are 16" & will fit hubcaps.....??

    There, finally found some, and bought 6 of them. Now just to figure out what tire I should run on them. Here they are. https://www.ebay.com/itm/363079644326?ul_noapp=true I called up my alignment shop/tire place I use all the time, they are suggesting a 245 series tire to fit the 6.5"...
  16. OldBlueDually

    Suburban Project- Need Help!

    @scenic760 Beautiful rig you got there!!!!!! Man if you were closer I have a great running 350 in a 76 GMC I will pull at some point to sell (this is a parts truck I bought for my 76 GMC dually build). No offense, I really dislike californy.....that state sucks in many ways, the vehicles...
  17. OldBlueDually

    What have you done to your square lately??

    That's a '72 340 Panther. My grandmother bought it new! The one next to it is the same exact but a 440 and has a '69 Mod hood on it.
  18. OldBlueDually

    What have you done to your square lately??

    Which ended up to ending the work night with another cold one :D:cool::Big Laugh:
  19. OldBlueDually

    What have you done to your square lately??

    Just thread chasing head bolts and block before heads are installed, and having a cold one.. A cheers to GMSB buds..
  20. OldBlueDually

    Free 16.5 8 lug wheels and 33s.

    I know a vintage sled peep that travels all over the place hauling sleds with an enclosed trailer and is reasonable, if interested send me a PM and I could put you in touch with him.
  21. OldBlueDually

    Engine Frame Mounts--455 Olds in 76 GMC--May have found something!!??

    Ah, no worries man, we don't know each other that well so no offense taken in the least! Thanks for the comment, it is a very cool truck, unique in its own way. I love the fact it is a "dually kit"....I haven't seen any before, so I am leaving it that way with those rims & I will shine up the...
  22. OldBlueDually

    Engine Frame Mounts--455 Olds in 76 GMC--May have found something!!??

    A 1594 Pontymobile, holy shit that's when the earth was still flat!!!! :anitoof: Skill set, I do it all! Things like this I don't want to mess up so I ask the pro's on here that have had experience!!! What you said is not a bad idea at all, I could easily enough set the engine, tack mounts...
  23. OldBlueDually

    Engine Frame Mounts--455 Olds in 76 GMC--May have found something!!??

    @Ricko1966 I have an engine from a '69 Olds. It has 3 bolts each side on the block to move the mount one way or the other. I was told I need to find the 78 to 80 GM diesel mounts, these new ones look damned near correct, but I'm not sure. If you go to Speedways website and see the different...
  24. OldBlueDually

    Engine Frame Mounts--455 Olds in 76 GMC--May have found something!!??

    Gents, I need your input. I have been on the search for engine to frame mounts for my truck. I was told the 1978 to 1980 GM trucks with the Olds 350 Diesel will work. I want to know, do these Speedway ones look like the originals? They sure look spot on to me. Any opinions on this, I just want...
  25. OldBlueDually

    Hello all, anyone know how to verify a Spirit of 76' model?

    Welcome from Minnesota @Spiritof1976 any new word on your search? Did you end up with the truck? Can I assume you did based on your avatar.... We need pictures if you got this truck!

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