1946 gmc

[05snopro440]

Originally Posted by Neverdone

We are really lacking on progress pics.........

I prefer not to post too many progress pics. I would rather be it a surprise when it's done. That and I often forget to take pics at the various stages. The unveiling of the finished product will happen early next week, when I have time to upload pics.

[05snopro440]

Originally Posted by Snake Farm

Yeah, looking forward to pics..............better yet some video

Sorry, I won't be posting video. Maybe well into the future but not anytime soon.

[05snopro440]

Here are some crappy cell phone pictures. Since these photos I've raised the back end and inch to combat some rubbing and also it makes the stance a lot more mean. I had it out on the highway a couple times on the weekend. I'm working out a few bugs but it's getting there and runs and handles awesome.

I got creative with the surge bottle and tubing. I still need to polish the copper.

[Dirtyrat]

That looks like everything came together nicely, and I agree, having the rear up a bit probably helped the look quite a bit, nice meaty rear tires on it too!

[Neverdone]

Looks Awesome!!!! Probably will look better taller in the back.......

[05snopro440]

Originally Posted by Neverdone

Looks Awesome!!!! Probably will look better taller in the back.......

Originally Posted by Dirtyrat

That looks like everything came together nicely, and I agree, having the rear up a bit probably helped the look quite a bit, nice meaty rear tires on it too!

Thanks guys. It changes the stance quite a bit. The front tires brought the front up just enough to change the stance.

Every time I drive it I come back with a list of things that need to be addressed. Right now the rear tires need to be re-balanced, the right rear brake is dragging, and a few other items here and there. Just some teething issues. I just can't get enough of that big block torque though!

[42chevy]

Great project. Big blocks are fun, I have an Olds 455 in my 42.

[05snopro440]

Well I put some miles on over the weekend. The truck has almost 600km on it now. A few little teething issues but nothing too major so far!

[05snopro440]

Well, I guess I'm still in "build" mode and in need of assistance. On Friday I broke a valve spring and rocker arm retainer on #1 cylinder on the 455. I'm having a heck of a time finding Buick parts here in Canada, does anyone have an idea of someone who has or can get stock replacement valve train parts for a Buick 455 up here? If not, I can always get them sent up from TA Performance, but I would rather get them locally.

[05snopro440]

Here are some updated photos of the truck, with the new ride height, and during my trip to Radium. There's also a "before and after", and a pic of the stake sides I'm now building out of barn wood.

I got a set of rebuilt heads that need to go on it, turns out I bent a valve, and my manifold bolts were seized in the old heads, so it made more sense to get a different set. I also still need to hook up my cruise, and there are a bunch of little details I need to change here and there. I'll try to keep it updated as I go.