Engine and Rear End Mounting

I just wanted to update everyone on how the build was coming so far, time has been limited lately but progress has been made. Since last time I got the transmission mounted to the Chevy 350 engine and started mounting it in the frame, Ive got the front mount made and now I just need to made a mount for the back of the engine. Here's a picture of the front mount, it's probably the simplest design there is but it works great, I just need to cut off the extra on the two ends now.

I also got a rear end out of an old 1980 chevy pickup and put a set of wheels and 34" tires on it. I then set it up behind the frame to take some measurements and I am now designing the 4-link suspension that I will use to attach it to the frame. There's more on the rear end and drivetrain under the "Drivetrain" tab near the top of the page.

I also started the engine up for the first time, it runs but will need some tuning to get it exactly how I want it, I'll post a video of it running soon.

Engine Update

Here's a quick update on how the Chevy 350 is coming, there's more detailed info on the "Engine" page on the top menu bar. After give the engine a good cleaning and taking a wire brush to all the remaining paint, I tapped up all the place's I didn't want paint to get along with putting the old valve covers on to protect the valves from overspray. Then, using Dupli-Color engine primer, I doused the engine with 3 coats of gray primer.

After letting the primer set up for around 15 minutes, I put on 3 coat's of Dupli-Color Chevy Orange engine enamel in 10 minute intervals. After the paint dries and is given time to properly cure (a couple days) it'll be time to start reassembling the engine and see how she runs.

New Engine Parts

Today I ordered and picked up some parts for the new engine. From craigslist I got a Edelbrock Performer intake manifold that is in next to new condition that I pick up for just $50 along with a Edelbrock 650cfm carburetor that was just rebuilt and also in very nice condition for $80. Both very good prices. I also ordered a new fuel pump, AC Delco spark plugs, and gaskets from Jeg's (Check the link on the right hand side of the page). Those parts along with the distributor I purchased for the other engine should get this Chevy 350 going good.

New update's of how the rest of the engine is coming along are up on the "Engine" page along the top bar. Let me know what do you think about this carb and intake? Leave a comment.

New Engine, Chevy 350!

I have came to the realization that the Chevy 427 I previously thought I was going to use is just too big and bulks and weighs more than I would like for this project. Thus, I went on a search for a Chevy 350 which even though it's not that many less cubic inches it's outside dimensions are much smaller as it is a small block and the 427 is a big block. I found one on a nearby farm inside of an old Chevy C60, lifted the front end up with a front-end loader, and dragged it nearly 2 miles driving backwards to my workplace. Here's a picture of the truck.

The engine definitely looks pretty dumpy right now and will for sure need some work but I have found a nice Edelbrock 600cfm carburator and a Edelbrock Performer intake manifold together for $125 on craigslist that will be a nice start.