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Apr 26th, 2026 | | AD Chevy Trucks  Over 6,000 pictures Brad Allen has an awesome collection of Chevrolet factory pictures that he has set up from film strips. Check them out!
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#40999 09/19/2004 3:07 AM | Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 141 Member | | Member Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 141 | I made some progress on the '52 over the summer and posted a few pics at: http://community.webshots.com/album/108231222uPSwNM The engine is a '62 261 with a pair of Carter/Webers from Mr. Langdon, Fenton headers, etc. I'm hoping to fire it up in about 10 days. As you can see, I'm still working on the wiring. Converting to 12 volts and HEI. I've also made some progress on the cab. The rest of the body is still at the paint shop. Hope to get it all roadworthy by New Years. shoeless | | |
#41000 09/19/2004 3:11 AM | Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 4,066 Bolter | | Bolter Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 4,066 | very nice, wish I had that eng in my 52,,regards,,Fred
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#41001 09/19/2004 3:00 PM | Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 100 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 100 | Shoeless, that looks fantastic! I just started a ground up on my '53 and checking out photos like your is inspiration. I'm running a '61 261... What did you do as far as cam/pistons etc. on your motor?
Andy
A man is like an old truck... He will rust out before he wears out...
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#41002 09/19/2004 4:05 PM | Joined: Mar 2001 Posts: 629 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2001 Posts: 629 | I love it and agree that it is a source of inspiration!
Thanks for posting!
Tim Sheridan 1947 First Series Chevy 1/2-Ton"Liberty Series" - "Art Deco" - Whatever you'd like to call it. In the Gallery | | |
#41003 09/19/2004 4:56 PM | Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 Riding in the Passing Lane | | Riding in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 | Nice work! I like those air filters. 
They say money can't buy happiness. It can buy old Chevy trucks though. Same thing. 1972 Chevy c10 Cheyenne SuperIn the Gallery Forum | | |
#41004 09/19/2004 6:01 PM | Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 481 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 481 | Excellent ! Thank you for sharing the pictures. | | |
#41005 09/19/2004 6:13 PM | Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 687 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 687 | Nice Very Nice: popcorn The Truth is Out There (You guys make me jealous and thats OK) | | |
#41006 09/22/2004 5:54 PM | Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 141 Member | | Member Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 141 | Factorybrook:
Sorry for the delayed answer ... been out of pocket. The pistons are Federal Mogul 92 P030.
The block was bored .030. The cam is a Howards
F290. All rotating parts were balanced and the "848" head was ported slightly. The engine work was done by an old friend who has been running NHRA Super Stock for 30+ years.
Good luck with your rebuild.
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#41007 09/30/2004 2:24 AM | Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 141 Member | | Member Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 141 | No new photos, but tonight we fired up the new 261 powerplant. It came to life 10 seconds after pushing the foot start! We set the timing and enjoyed the sound of the stovebolt concert.
I am a very happy camper! Now I can't wait to get the rest of the body parts so I can put this dude on the road.
Thanks to everyone for all the wiring and engine tips over the last year. I had no wiring issues and the gauges worked perfect. The engine was absolutely without any vibration, and zero leaks.
And those Smithys sound super.
I am a lucky guy.
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