R Rat_Rods_Forever Well-known member Joined Mar 24, 2010 Messages 55 Location Reno NV Apr 30, 2013 #1 Here goes nothing, 1953 gmc 5 window, was a project when I bought it, I am putting a full oilier 1962 impala 235 in it. wide whites and drive it. My questions, I need to main bearing cap torque spec's, I pulled them mostly off to replace the rear main seal. Here's some photos
Here goes nothing, 1953 gmc 5 window, was a project when I bought it, I am putting a full oilier 1962 impala 235 in it. wide whites and drive it. My questions, I need to main bearing cap torque spec's, I pulled them mostly off to replace the rear main seal. Here's some photos
R Rat_Rods_Forever Well-known member Joined Mar 24, 2010 Messages 55 Location Reno NV Apr 30, 2013 #2 having problems with my photobucket tonight, will post photos tomorrow night
skull ''SARCASM: just one of his many talents.'' Joined Apr 12, 2009 Messages 5,905 Location wet side, washington state Apr 30, 2013 #3 plan sounds like a mostly good plan. Later
Old Iron Well-known member Joined May 19, 2011 Messages 15,290 Location Willard Mo. May 1, 2013 #4 Nice lookin old GMC Didn't you ask the same question on Killbillet yesterday and olddave answered you with this ? (quote) Part Type Torque Specification main cap bolts 100-110 bell housing bolts 45-55 flywheel bolts 50-65 rod nuts 35-45 oil pan corner bolts 12-15 oil pan bolts 6-7 clutch pressure plate bolts 25-30 cylinder head bolts 90-95 manifold clamp bolts 15-20 manifold end clamp bolts 25-30 water pump bolts 25-30 spark plugs 20-25 fuel pump bolts 15-20 rocker shaft bolts 25-30 (quote)
Nice lookin old GMC Didn't you ask the same question on Killbillet yesterday and olddave answered you with this ? (quote) Part Type Torque Specification main cap bolts 100-110 bell housing bolts 45-55 flywheel bolts 50-65 rod nuts 35-45 oil pan corner bolts 12-15 oil pan bolts 6-7 clutch pressure plate bolts 25-30 cylinder head bolts 90-95 manifold clamp bolts 15-20 manifold end clamp bolts 25-30 water pump bolts 25-30 spark plugs 20-25 fuel pump bolts 15-20 rocker shaft bolts 25-30 (quote)
falconvan Well-known member Joined Dec 27, 2007 Messages 1,287 Location Festus, Missouri May 2, 2013 #5 Nice looking old truck; i'll have to put one of those on my to do list.
R Rat_Rods_Forever Well-known member Joined Mar 24, 2010 Messages 55 Location Reno NV May 2, 2013 #6 thanks guys, been having internet problems, just now checking stuff
S simplestone Member Joined Aug 27, 2010 Messages 7 Location Central New York May 3, 2013 #7 Looks like a really solid truck. I'm looking forward to seeing your progress. Good luck!
rockb1 Built For Speed! Joined Oct 28, 2007 Messages 1,262 Location Muskegon Michigan May 3, 2013 #8 Looks like a great truck. Cant wait to see it going down the road
zpi28 Well-known member Joined Aug 2, 2012 Messages 609 Location Tyronza, AR May 4, 2013 #9 Nice looking GMC you got there. Solid truck.
R Rat_Rods_Forever Well-known member Joined Mar 24, 2010 Messages 55 Location Reno NV May 5, 2013 #10 Motor as found, not complete and locked up
R Rat_Rods_Forever Well-known member Joined Mar 24, 2010 Messages 55 Location Reno NV May 5, 2013 #11 waxing the truck motor out and engine area cleaned
R Rat_Rods_Forever Well-known member Joined Mar 24, 2010 Messages 55 Location Reno NV May 28, 2013 #12 62 impala 235 engine, getting cleaned up and ready for reseal under side, nice and clean and found stampings that it was rebuilt at one time! nice and painted, oil pan got painted after this photo
62 impala 235 engine, getting cleaned up and ready for reseal under side, nice and clean and found stampings that it was rebuilt at one time! nice and painted, oil pan got painted after this photo
R Rat_Rods_Forever Well-known member Joined Mar 24, 2010 Messages 55 Location Reno NV May 28, 2013 #13 So I have lost most of the install photos of the engine and trans, so skipping ahead I have the drive train, exhaust done, the truck runs and drives now! I need to do the finishing touches but here's some more photos
So I have lost most of the install photos of the engine and trans, so skipping ahead I have the drive train, exhaust done, the truck runs and drives now! I need to do the finishing touches but here's some more photos
ratty 46 Well-known member Joined Dec 8, 2007 Messages 328 Jun 5, 2013 #14 Looking good. I love these trucks.
R Rat_Rods_Forever Well-known member Joined Mar 24, 2010 Messages 55 Location Reno NV Jul 24, 2013 #15 Here he is all cleaned up with the 16" bi plys, ready for Hot August Nights here in Reno nv! Its for sale too, see for sale section.
Here he is all cleaned up with the 16" bi plys, ready for Hot August Nights here in Reno nv! Its for sale too, see for sale section.
ratty 46 Well-known member Joined Dec 8, 2007 Messages 328 Jul 24, 2013 #16 Good looking truck. You've done a nice job bring the truck back to life. I think, IMO, that a white grille would brighten up the front of the truck. But that's just me.
Good looking truck. You've done a nice job bring the truck back to life. I think, IMO, that a white grille would brighten up the front of the truck. But that's just me.
R Rat_Rods_Forever Well-known member Joined Mar 24, 2010 Messages 55 Location Reno NV Jul 24, 2013 #17 I was thinking that if it did not sale in the next couple weeks, doing that and painting the hub caps.
I was thinking that if it did not sale in the next couple weeks, doing that and painting the hub caps.
ratty 46 Well-known member Joined Dec 8, 2007 Messages 328 Jul 24, 2013 #18 I saw in the 4 sale section ... what kind of coin you asking?? Looks nice. I concur on the hubbies too. It is a sexy truck. Looks like you put some quality time & effort into the updates.
I saw in the 4 sale section ... what kind of coin you asking?? Looks nice. I concur on the hubbies too. It is a sexy truck. Looks like you put some quality time & effort into the updates.