my new ride

chpd46 · January 20, 2007, 05:32:46 PM

Thought I'd throw up my newest ride ,I sold the Ply to pay bills and get a new one so here it is-I like it
built in 1967 in KC Mo. as a drag truck in the gas classes I'd guess, put away in 1968 and no more than 800 mi's put on it since.
1931 A PU ,still in its 1967 coat of primer ,325 Hp 327,Alum. flywheel, 3 spd stick , 4:11 posi 57 chev rear, roll bar, old school headers, fender's supported all around the OS edges w 3/8" rod per '67 NHRA hotrod rules,

enjenjo · January 20, 2007, 07:39:06 PM

Looks like a sweet ride. you going to restore it, or make it yours?

chpd46 · January 20, 2007, 10:36:00 PM

Quote from: "enjenjo"Looks like a sweet ride. you going to restore it, or make it yours?

semi restore it , probably update in certain area's to make it more drivable ,less compression, higher gears, modern hidden electronics that kind of thing other than that completely period parts.

chpd46 · January 31, 2007, 06:25:56 AM

here's whats been done in pics

chpd46 · January 31, 2007, 06:26:58 AM

engine fixed and running

chpd46 · January 31, 2007, 06:29:37 AM

dash -I got a fair amount of stuff w it. I still need to locate and reinstall the correct 2" SW smaller gauges- these work, but were updated in '71 or 2 from the orig. build SW's
Interior using supplied parts
real Muncie shifter -been told they don't exist-w nos cal custom knob

chpd46 · January 31, 2007, 06:34:05 AM

Edelbrock C3BX

chpd46 · January 31, 2007, 06:36:23 AM

weber clutch and Alum. flywheel

chpd46 · January 31, 2007, 06:37:40 AM

these next three will leave no doubt about what the truck was built for in '67-Hoop

chpd46 · January 31, 2007, 06:38:21 AM

RR suspension

chpd46 · January 31, 2007, 06:39:05 AM

fender supports required by NHRA in '67-9

39deluxe · February 06, 2007, 01:17:18 PM

Some of the flat handle stock shifters on late '60s to early '70s 4 speeds in Chevy products had the Muncie stamping. I think my '70 LS6 El Camino had it. I sold it in '74 though so I can't check.

Tom

chpd46 · February 17, 2007, 10:12:26 AM

Quote from: "39deluxe"Some of the flat handle stock shifters on late '60s to early '70s 4 speeds in Chevy products had the Muncie stamping. I think my '70 LS6 El Camino had it. I sold it in '74 though so I can't check.

Tom

the person who had it all those years started an update in '71 or '72 , he pulled a number of things and added Vega (?) tailights , he pulled the BW 4 speed and put this 3 speed in. from what i have been able to find out the muncie shifters were used from 67-70 in camaro's+ chevelles ,mostly canadian builts,I plan on going back to a 4 speed

39deluxe · February 23, 2007, 12:53:17 PM

I'd like to hear it run with those headers open.

chpd46 · February 23, 2007, 01:46:38 PM

sounds sweet, kind of like an old A/FD back too long ago to repeat

had a warm day + had it out a couple days ago, F A S T ! Doesn't take much motor to make these things go like h_ll,and this one is above average.With the posi 4:11's and some remembered speed shifting, the resulting side swing on 1-2 and a bit on 2-3 makes me think I will shift slower from now on, LOL, It left no doubt about just what this truck was built for so long ago.I will have it open on cackle night (Sat night) @ BTT50's this year IF i can find enough spare gasket material.