My truck build / motor swap is under way
 

I'm building a 1984 GMC Sierra w/ a fully built 383 stroker w/ TH350 & Ford 9" rear end w/ 411 gears and a Strange spool. The motor is in my Chevy Nova but will be coming out soon after the truck gets back from the paint booth. I'll keep updating as it progresses.

:::UPDATED::: 5/3/08
Latest Pics! post #107

:::UPDATED::: 2/24/08
New video roughly 1/8 Mile 1st & 2nd gear run! post #94

:::UPDATED::: 6/2/07
New pics and a video of the truck on page 7 post #64

As it sits in the Nova...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...ova/Motor1.jpg

• 383 ci sbc
• 4 Bolt Main
• Forged Alum Flat Top Pistons 11:1
• Forged 5.7 Rods
• Lunati Hydraulic Cam 246 / 520
• Camel Hump Heads
• Comp Cams Valve Locks w/ Lash Cap Recess
• Comp Cams Steel Retainers
• Comp Cams Double Valve Springs w/ Damper
• Stainless steel valves undercut
- 202 Intake
- 160 Exhaust
• Victor Jr. Intake Manifold w/ Air Gap
- Port Matched
• Holley 750 Double Pumper Carburator w/ 2" Spacer
• Mallory fuel filter canister type w/ replaceable filter
• Jegs Pro Starter 4.41:1 gear reduction 1.9HP w/ Push Button Start
• MSD Pro Billet Distributor
• MSD 6AL Ignition
• MSD Blaster 3 Coil
• MSD Adjustable Timing Control
• MSD 8.5mm Super Conductor Plug Wires
• Hedman Headers 1 3/4" Primaries 3" collector
• Moroso 7qt. oilpan plus filter, baffle w/ trap door & windage tray
• Perma-Cool Oil Cooler
• Perma-Cool 16" Fan
• Billet Aluminum 10 Gallon Fuel Cell
- Auto Meter Fuel Level Sender
• Rebuilt TH350 Transmission w/ 3k stall
• B&M Ratchet Shifter
• Ford 9" rear end
- 410 Gear Ratio

niceee

Keep the pics coming, I loved my classic body chevy. I hope to at least pick one up again sometime soon to have as a loooong term project.

Sounds fun.... reminds me of my 1991 that I dropped a 383 in. Mine only ran 14.20's due to having a open diff 14 bolt... but it was great fun to hang a fender on a new mustang and lead him the whole 1/4 mile. Even better was seeing him pack up and move his pit area away from the "work truck" that hurt his pride.

You're going to have some fun ;)

Cool project. Gotta luv those OBS trucks. That's why I'm droppin' a new powertrain in my '86. Keep some updates comin'. Post pics! :judge:

Thanks...

This should be an interesting project. It was my Dad's truck who had it since it was brand new back in '84. He passed away recently and I acquired the truck so I wanted to keep it running and looking good in memory of him. He was into classic hot rods and had a couple of 69 Camaros back in the day. The truck right now is getting extremely overhauled on the inside and out with a new paint job, wheels, drop, shaved areas and then the motor swap out of my Nova. I'm also doing the 9" rear swap so that should be fun. I'll post pics when I get the truck back from the shop. I'm doing the motor swap right here in my garage. Please give me any pointers if you like.


The truck before
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...k/100_0855.jpg

The parts car
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...FrontSide1.jpg

The rear end I'm using
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...ova/186648.jpg

Ouch! Did a tree hit the rear of the Nova or what? I had a 71 Nova a few years back that was a street/drag car. Going to be a fun build. :judge:

I was gonna say build tha Nova instaed until I saw the second to last pic..... What a waste of a good car :cry:

Looks like a solid truck to build upon Best of luck w/ the restoration and motor swap!!

yea a damn tree fell on the roof of the nova. shifted the chassis too. it sucked. it has a whole new front clip from classic industries. i'm selling all of the parts off of it.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...0Nova/Rear.jpg

Ouch... that had to hurt! RIP Nova! Hello birth of the OBS Sleepa!!! :hail:

That's gonna be sweet when ya get it goin. Hey, you DO have the V8 frame brackets under the hood, right? What motor is (or was) in the truck before the 383 came into the picture?