misterp Posted July 17, 2005 Report Share Posted July 17, 2005 Hey all, time to sell the 'fat girl'. I am wanting to get rid of my old '73 Chevy truck, it's not much to look at but the BBC underhood might be perfect for someone wanting big-block power in their own project: * '73 454 BBC + .030" (2-bolt main) * '73 BBC crank, con rods w/ ARP 3/8" rod bolts * HPX 2-bolt main stud kit * Moroso screened windage tray * High-volume oil pump * Forged Speed-Pro flat-top pistons, (+ .030") * Speed-Pro molly rings * Lifter valley ballfle and screens * '66 GM SS-396 O-port heads, stainless valves, teflon seals, seats/guides * Crane dual-spring valve springs, retainers, locks * GM OEM rocker arms * Edelbrock double-roller timing set * UltraDyne 280/284-112 Hyd camshaft & anti-pump lifters * Edelbrock Performer 2-O intake w/ EGR blockoff * Carburator Shop Stage II HEI * Barry Grant 750 Speed Demon * Barry Grant mechanical fuel pump * Barry Grant high-capacity inline fuel filter * Doug Thorley chromed tri-Y headers (very high quality) * K&N 14" air cleaner element * Dual 2-1/2" exhaust with balance tube, Dynomax mufflers, side-exit oval tips * Edelbrock chrome valve covers/air cleaner housing * B&M high-capacity tranny cooler Engine was rebuilt almost 10 years ago and has 54K miles on current rebuild. Never raced or abused and religiously maintained. Runs 91 octane, approx. 10:1 compression. Starts easily after sitting for months. Has good compression, does not drink oil. Radiator is in very good condition, engine has 180-degree tstat and you cannot make it overheat no matter how hard you try! I have all documentation and receipts. The Barry Grant fuel system is new, less than 200-miles. TH400 is out of a '64 dump truck (!) haven't been able to kill it but it's no performer either! Converter is stock. Tranny suffers a shot front seal, leaks fluid after sitting an extended period. Runs well and is very strong, around 375-ish HP but is in *serious* need of HEI/carb tuning and is capable of 425hp or more. Pulls hard, in current condition with short-shifting tranny will break drive tire loose at will leaving stoplight in 2nd gear The cam in it has a definite mild lope to it at idle and runs power brakes no prob, will pull A/C as well on stock converter. I have towed over 8000-lbs several times and its grunt is impressive. Pickup is SC-LB 1/2-ton 2WD, 3.54 12-bolt rear with about 135K miles. Factory California 454 4bbl Cheyene-10 Super with PS, PB, AT, AC, tilt-wheel, steel rims, and original wood bed. Glass in good-to-fair condiiton. Bed wood in fair condition but will need replacement. Climate control present but never reconnected at time of rebuild 10-yrs ago. No frame damage, but paint finally gave out and rust is emerging in places. Hood and front bumper needs replacement (funny story). Doors are full power units (PW/PL/PM) off '90 Suburban. Interior in poor condition, carpet needs replacing, dash cracked, headliner missing; guages/trim are present. Tires have 75% tread. All lights work. Truck weighs 4800-lbs. Is ready to drive at any time, suspension in good shape drives straight and true, power steering drives like new, brakes are rock hard. Has current Texas tags, safety sticker, insurance; you can drive it before you buy it. Bottom line, the engine is worth far more than the truck and I know I will never get out of it what I have put into it over the years. But if anyone here can use it, or knows someone that can, I would be willing to entertain any reasonable offers, just PM me. Mr. P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
00z71sierra Posted July 18, 2005 Report Share Posted July 18, 2005 Now THAT's a sleeper! Nice!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterp Posted July 18, 2005 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2005 Now THAT's a sleeper! Nice!! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Yeah it's pretty 'ranch' on the outside, but has a healthy idle. The open rear-end really sucks though. But I wish the SS had the grunt it does ;) I already have a fixer-upper project, I have decided to let the fat girl go so anyone willing to offer me a few bucks can have it. Mr. P. edit - Funny Story: I'll tell you how much a sleeper it is - the City of Glen Rose Texas ordered me to get rid of it in 2003, telling me that it was 'obviously a delapidated vehicle'; pointing out that it had valid tags in court opened-up a war between me and the City. The incidents got to the point of having my water disconnected, retalliation against my ex-wife and kids, serious nastiness between me and the City over this truck. End of the story - name calling and finger-pointing in city hall, having the mayor brought up on charges of corruption and getting her dismissed from office, getting the city code enforcement officer run out of town, and I still have the fat girl, although I realized it might not be a bad idea to move to Stephenville! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterp Posted January 4, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2006 Sold; I've been promised that it will be a purpose-built burnout machine Mr. P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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