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| | | | Joined: Mar 2017 Posts: 16 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Mar 2017 Posts: 16 | Hey Gang, First I would like to say God Bless to all our Vets today. I have my frame almost done with my new shackles coming in next week I will be moving on to starting on the engine build. I have two 248 engines, one had a cracked block but ran and one was locked up from sitting. I broke the locked up engine free, had to beat the pistons out with a oak log and sledge hammer, then took it all apart. I took the block to a local machine shop and had it cleaned and magnafluxed. The block has one cylinder that will need to be re-sleeved but otherwise is good to go. My plan is to use all the parts from the running engine in the rebuild, if they are all in good shape. I have no plans to trick out the engine just get it back to original. I will of course put in new rings, bearings and do a head job. I have found it hard to locate the front center rubber engine mount for my engine and year, 1955 2nd GMC, everything I've seen has been a two hole mount not one. One last thing before I start getting the steaks ready for the grill, this is a budget build, I had to do side jobs just for the block work so if the head needs a valve job I'll be doing it. Sorry for being so long winded it's my second cup of coffee. | | | | | Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 5,096 Crusing in the Passing Lane | | Crusing in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 5,096 | I have used neoprene grader blade material for snowplows, comes 1" thick by 4" wide by length, works well, not sure they would have it in GA, though.
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'37 GMC T-18 w/ DD 4-53T, RTO-610, 6231 aux., '95 GMC running gear, full disc brakes, power steering, 22.5 wheels and tires.
'47 GMC 1 ton w/ 302, NP-540, 4wd, full width Blazer front axle.
'54 GMC 630 w/ 503 gasser, 5 speed, ex fire truck, shortened WB 4', install 8' bed.
'55 GMC 370 w/270, 420 4 speed, grain, dump bed truck from ND. Works OK.
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