What have you done to your square lately??

[Travlr]

Saw a chevy 350, disassembled, on craigslist for $205. I bought it. Due to go into Ralph (the white truck) in about 2 years. I'm looking at the budget to build and install it, as just a reliable motor, 250 HP originally. I'm thinking mostly stock, with a 4 bbl intake and an Edelbrock 1406, that I already have.
Anyone have parts or advice? Will need to do a manual 3spd to manual 4 speed change over, so I'm looking for a 4 speed manual tranny as a big item.
Anyone recommend a cam for this application? Intake? Heads?

RV cam and headers are the most bang for the buck. Sounds like you have everything else covered, IMO.

 

[ChuckN]

Put in a better cable/kickdown bracket, about 20 bucks off the jungle website. Does a really nice job. The old Mr. Gasket one was flexy so the kickdown point was extremely variable. While I was at it, put in a stud and nut on the distributor clamp, the old bolt was a little too short and kept loosening. Big improvement there too.
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[TotalyHucked]

Changed the oil in the engine and transmission since I was past the 500mi break-in point...while on the phone with a buddy...and missed when I pulled the plug from the trans

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[JamesSam]

Sorry more paint journey updates
Just moving along, turned out not bad for a first time painter I'm excited to get it put back together now

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Looks great!!!

 

[chevytech87]

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Got the new motor set in, took me and two friends an embarrassing amount of time to get the motor mounts to line up. Now on to electrical and plumbing for the next few days, hoping it’ll make noise Saturday.

 

[Ontheboulder]

well ol' man winter has arrived and the 87 is in the carport for the winter . Spent the last couple days helping a new neighbor get a metal carport put up over his RV while he waits on his contractors to get his new building up. He's a Iraq vet ,disabled and he and his family are gonna winter in their RV till they can move in. tough living but we got it up and it will shed snow!! Next on the agenda is my old 530 CK case front axle repair.

 

[ChuckN]

Cruise today to the grocery store and for a tank of ethanol-free. On the way back I stopped to hang with an old friend.

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[JamesSam]

Washed her up and put her in "the garage " the cover. It is supposed to be sunny and in the 70's for several days.the wheel wells are looking ashy. I need to wash and silk shine them, i think. Is that what i should clean them with? Most of the squares I see don't have the clearance and exposed wheel wells like mine, LOL. She made it down to Denton NC and back to the Richmond area in great fashion. Love this truck. If any of you guys can enlighten me on how to begin the patina phase in that would be awesome. The paint is great but the bad spots are popping up. Starting to be a 45/45 deal... Looks good 45 feet away and going 45 mph.

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[JamesSam]

Cruise today to the grocery store and for a tank of ethanol-free. On the way back I stopped to hang with an old friend.

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Your truck is lookin killer!

 

[GMC_Nick]

I'm finally done shooting paint I'm glad I don't have to sand anymore now
Next update it will be it all put together I promise no more paint updates!

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[mxer147]

I have massive respect for guys that do body work, it's one of the most time consuming, frustrating, yet rewarding things I've done. One step closer folks

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DITTO, my dad did paint and bodywork most of his career, he worked 12 hour days for many years and weekends on his own stuff. It’s hard and dirty work; time consuming and also artistic, frustrating but rewarding. These squares are easy compared to an elongated curved panel, think chevelle. I gained massive respect for his skill and talents; it’s also been rewarding using his tools while working on mine, brings back memories, some good and some not so good.

 

[ChuckN]

Your truck is lookin killer!

Thanks bud!

 

[TotalyHucked]

Dropped my wheels and tires off for a rebalance this morning, waiting on the call to go get them.

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Threw on my comfort grip wheel at lunch. Just gotta swap the horn button for the blank one and apply the GMC decal

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[Soundmound]

Dropped my wheels and tires off for a rebalance this morning, waiting on the call to go get them.

How luxurious!!

 

[TotalyHucked]

Much better

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