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My little truck small block...more updates #1279981 08/05/12 09:06 PM 08/05/12 09:06 PM
Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 2,410 Weatherford, Texas RapidusMaximus OP top fuel
RapidusMaximus OP top fuel Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 2,410 Weatherford, Texas	Couldn't help myself...spent almost all day in the shop in the 100+ heat. Got the little 360 engine almost together, RHS Indy X heads by Brian @ IMM showed up Friday and the UPS man has been to visit me regularly the last couple of weeks and here are the results...thanks Brian 1968 Plymouth GTX 1974 Dodge P/U Long Bed Stepside 318 2019 Ram 2500 6.4, auto, 4WD

Re: My little truck small block... [Re: RapidusMaximus] #1279982 08/05/12 09:19 PM 08/05/12 09:19 PM
Joined: May 2003 Posts: 15,487 Florida S scratchnfotraction I Live Here
scratchnfotraction I Live Here S Joined: May 2003 Posts: 15,487 Florida	looks sweet! thanks for shareing pics of your project. I always like to see what other are working on.

Re: My little truck small block... [Re: scratchnfotraction] #1279983 08/05/12 09:24 PM 08/05/12 09:24 PM
Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 7,831 east side of Ohio basketcase master
basketcase master Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 7,831 east side of Ohio	..but I wanna see more of that GTX..... Dave 1981 Dodge D150 360 auto

Re: My little truck small block... [Re: basketcase] #1279984 08/05/12 09:30 PM 08/05/12 09:30 PM
Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 382 Roseville MN 7 72swgnr enthusiast
72swgnr enthusiast 7 Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 382 Roseville MN	What Pistons/compression did you go with?

Re: My little truck small block... [Re: scratchnfotraction] #1279985 08/05/12 09:31 PM 08/05/12 09:31 PM
Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 2,410 Weatherford, Texas RapidusMaximus OP top fuel
RapidusMaximus OP top fuel Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 2,410 Weatherford, Texas	Quote: looks sweet! thanks for shareing pics of your project. I always like to see what other are working on. Thanks, truck should be out of the paint shop this week, A body rear is built and ready to go...I'm gettin antsy... 1968 Plymouth GTX 1974 Dodge P/U Long Bed Stepside 318 2019 Ram 2500 6.4, auto, 4WD

Re: My little truck small block... [Re: basketcase] #1279986 08/05/12 09:33 PM 08/05/12 09:33 PM
Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 2,410 Weatherford, Texas RapidusMaximus OP top fuel
RapidusMaximus OP top fuel Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 2,410 Weatherford, Texas	Quote: ..but I wanna see more of that GTX..... Finished almost all of the metal work on the GTX then started playing with this truck...so it's on the back burner for a couple of months. 1968 Plymouth GTX 1974 Dodge P/U Long Bed Stepside 318 2019 Ram 2500 6.4, auto, 4WD

Re: My little truck small block... [Re: 72swgnr] #1279987 08/05/12 09:36 PM 08/05/12 09:36 PM
Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 2,410 Weatherford, Texas RapidusMaximus OP top fuel
RapidusMaximus OP top fuel Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 2,410 Weatherford, Texas	Quote: What Pistons/compression did you go with? Went with .030 over flat top KB's, block is zero deck and with the RHS heads it should yield a C/R of somewhere around 10 to 1. 1968 Plymouth GTX 1974 Dodge P/U Long Bed Stepside 318 2019 Ram 2500 6.4, auto, 4WD

Re: My little truck small block... [Re: RapidusMaximus] #1279988 08/06/12 01:04 PM 08/06/12 01:04 PM
Joined: May 2003 Posts: 15,487 Florida S scratchnfotraction I Live Here
scratchnfotraction I Live Here S Joined: May 2003 Posts: 15,487 Florida	what gears in the 8 3/4? i cant wait to see it with the A-body 8 3/4

Re: My little truck small block... [Re: scratchnfotraction] #1279989 08/06/12 02:42 PM 08/06/12 02:42 PM
Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 2,410 Weatherford, Texas RapidusMaximus OP top fuel
RapidusMaximus OP top fuel Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 2,410 Weatherford, Texas	The rear is a 489 case with a 3.55 sure grip, cleaned up, painted, new brakes, new drums, new hydraulics, chompin at the bit to get it in and start measuring for wheels and tires. 1968 Plymouth GTX 1974 Dodge P/U Long Bed Stepside 318 2019 Ram 2500 6.4, auto, 4WD

Re: My little truck small block... [Re: RapidusMaximus] #1279990 08/06/12 05:50 PM 08/06/12 05:50 PM
Joined: May 2003 Posts: 15,487 Florida S scratchnfotraction I Live Here
scratchnfotraction I Live Here S Joined: May 2003 Posts: 15,487 Florida	you have the large brake axles,correct? 12" wide with 4 1/2" backset 29x15x15 M/T SR radials fit in there just right. dont forget the lip stick on the housing. 7324702-smilyface.jpg (348 downloads)

Re: My little truck small block... [Re: scratchnfotraction] #1279991 08/06/12 05:52 PM 08/06/12 05:52 PM
Joined: May 2003 Posts: 15,487 Florida S scratchnfotraction I Live Here
scratchnfotraction I Live Here S Joined: May 2003 Posts: 15,487 Florida	this is it bolted up. that should keep you chompin at the bit till you get it. 7324707-rearshotfattys.jpg (523 downloads) Last edited by scratchnfotraction; 08/06/12 05:53 PM.

Re: My little truck small block... [Re: scratchnfotraction] #1279992 08/06/12 11:49 PM 08/06/12 11:49 PM
Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 2,410 Weatherford, Texas RapidusMaximus OP top fuel
RapidusMaximus OP top fuel Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 2,410 Weatherford, Texas	Exactly! , looks great, now if I can just get the dang truck out of the paint shop. , he sent me a pic of the cab Saturday... hopefully have it back in my shop by this weekend, pics will be posted. 1968 Plymouth GTX 1974 Dodge P/U Long Bed Stepside 318 2019 Ram 2500 6.4, auto, 4WD

Re: My little truck small block...update [Re: RapidusMaximus] #1279993 09/10/12 08:49 AM 09/10/12 08:49 AM
Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 2,410 Weatherford, Texas RapidusMaximus OP top fuel
RapidusMaximus OP top fuel Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 2,410 Weatherford, Texas	Update Got the engine in and almost ready to fire...drivers side valve cover is not on because it wont clear the power brake booster... , non-fabbed valve covers on the way...sheesh anybody want to buy some brand spanking new fabbed valve covers????? And...wait for it...tires and wheels are in...just have to get them mounted and balanced...wheels are 15 X 12's from Stockton wheel tires are Micky Thompson S/R's...I'mm slowly getting there...travel during the week...work on the truck on weekend. 1968 Plymouth GTX 1974 Dodge P/U Long Bed Stepside 318 2019 Ram 2500 6.4, auto, 4WD

Re: My little truck small block...update [Re: RapidusMaximus] #1279994 09/10/12 09:04 AM 09/10/12 09:04 AM
Joined: May 2003 Posts: 15,487 Florida S scratchnfotraction I Live Here
scratchnfotraction I Live Here S Joined: May 2003 Posts: 15,487 Florida

Re: My little truck small block...update [Re: scratchnfotraction] #1279995 09/10/12 10:25 AM 09/10/12 10:25 AM
Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 12,291 Kent, Wa 340SHORTY Truck Nut
340SHORTY Truck Nut Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 12,291 Kent, Wa	Do you have the small diameter booster. Id get 1 and use the fabed valve covers.. I am truckless..

Re: My little truck small block...update [Re: 340SHORTY] #1279996 09/10/12 01:50 PM 09/10/12 01:50 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 12,043 State of Confusion hp383 Just a normal tag again
hp383 Just a normal tag again Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 12,043 State of Confusion	Quote: Do you have the small diameter booster. Id get 1 and use the fabed valve covers.. switch to the 3/4 ton booster, and keep the fabbed covers! Join the Penguin Liberation Front!! Stop the Hippo Occupation!

Re: My little truck small block...update [Re: hp383] #1279997 09/10/12 03:41 PM 09/10/12 03:41 PM
Joined: May 2003 Posts: 15,487 Florida S scratchnfotraction I Live Here
scratchnfotraction I Live Here S Joined: May 2003 Posts: 15,487 Florida	Quote: Quote: Do you have the small diameter booster. Id get 1 and use the fabed valve covers.. switch to the 3/4 ton booster, and keep the fabbed covers! x2 86 3/4 ton D-150 has the small booster with the alum 2 bolt MC or just go manual brakes.

Re: My little truck small block...update [Re: scratchnfotraction] #1279998 09/10/12 03:50 PM 09/10/12 03:50 PM
Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 2,410 Weatherford, Texas RapidusMaximus OP top fuel
RapidusMaximus OP top fuel Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 2,410 Weatherford, Texas	Well...I've already ordered the "tall" chrome valve covers from Mancini with the standard mount flanges...wasn't aware I could change the booster so I panicked and ordered the new stuff... oh well...if the new ones don't clear I'll be looking at changing the booster. The fabbed valve covers have the bolts integrated and that's the problem...you can't get a bolt in the back hole, the standard mount flange on the chrome covers should cure the problem. Hopefully...if not I'll be changing the booster... 1968 Plymouth GTX 1974 Dodge P/U Long Bed Stepside 318 2019 Ram 2500 6.4, auto, 4WD

Re: My little truck small block...update [Re: hp383] #1279999 09/10/12 04:09 PM 09/10/12 04:09 PM
Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 8,064 Iowa 76dodgeboy master
76dodgeboy master Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 8,064 Iowa	Quote: Quote: Do you have the small diameter booster. Id get 1 and use the fabed valve covers.. switch to the 3/4 ton booster, and keep the fabbed covers! Not 3/4 ton specific. Sami's 76 has the small booster

Re: My little truck small block...more updates [Re: 76dodgeboy] #1280000 09/13/12 08:30 PM 09/13/12 08:30 PM
Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 2,410 Weatherford, Texas RapidusMaximus OP top fuel
RapidusMaximus OP top fuel Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 2,410 Weatherford, Texas	Got the tires and wheels mounted, balanced and installed... Rear view.. 1968 Plymouth GTX 1974 Dodge P/U Long Bed Stepside 318 2019 Ram 2500 6.4, auto, 4WD

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