Engine Dropped In

August - 2005

Engine is all dropped in. Slight pain in the but getting it into the new engine mounts but it worked out. As I mentioned before, I didnt take pictures of the engine bay when it had the 283 in so I have nothing to compare it to. Take my word for it... It was crap!

Couple things to note..

1. I switched to HEI distributor
2. decided to go with lower alternator bracket
3. had to put a new radiator in thanks to damaged old core
4. still deciding if i should go with electric fan or mechanical
   

First Engine Pics (during build-up)

May 2005
Chevy 350 Small block engine being assembled and painted. This engine will be replacing the original 283 that came in the truck. The first pic is the earliest I have. I didnt document well in the very beginning. I have already put on the intake manifold, water pump, balancer and flex-plate.

First Pics of the 65 Rust Bucket

March 2005

Well, Here it is...

My 1965 Chevrolet C-10 Pickup


I purchased the rust bucket on Feb. 15, 2005. Almost a year ago from this posting date. These are the very first pics I took of the Truck. Unforntunately there were no images taken of the engine bay before I had removed the original 283 small block engine.

After removal of the engine and dismantling of block I discovered that piston 3 was extremely damaged. About 1/4 of the piston head looks like it was blown off. Possibly some object got into the cylinder. Im guessing a washer fell in the spark plug hole??? Who knows.

Manual Liftgate?? Yep, you go that right. That thing will be taken off ASAP, its a real eye sore.
It doesnt help the overall look of this pimpin ride anyway...haha!

The inside is fairly decent. Speaking on terms of all the original buttons and gauges. Ignition looks like it was ripped out and replaced. I smell wiring harness woes!!! Surface rust covers nearly the entire surface of the cab. Nothing a light sanding shouldnt be able to remove though. Luckily is doesnt look like the floor pans and cab corners have any cancer. I will know for sure when its gutted out.

Seats are in obvious need of re-upholstering. Nothing you probably wouldnt do anyway. Driver side window is missing. Which explains surface rust inside the cab.