Larry, what size is that sbc? Any specs to share?

Markemark,

The Simply Square mill is a 383 4.030 x 3.75. High compression, [Mahle tall dome piston] skinny low tension rings, Brodix Dragon Slayer heads, Brodix manifold, APD Methanol fuel system, [it will have an APD 2" spacer] Custom Cams per this combination, OE Chevy block, 1 3/4 x 1 7/8 x 3.5 header, Powerglide, 6200 converter, 1.80 low, 5.40 rear gear. Expected operating range: 6,000 - 7,400 RPM. The truck will weigh around 2850 with the driver and should run 6.30 ET.

Looks good Larry.

What happened to the step side round body S-10?

Curtis, the "Super 10," was sold to Troy Morgan and then another racer. To my knowledge, he is still racing it.

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The Simply Square mill is a 383 4.030 x 3.75. High compression, [Mahle tall dome piston] skinny low tension rings, Brodix Dragon Slayer heads, Brodix manifold, APD Methanol fuel system, [it will have an APD 2" spacer] Custom Cams per this combination, OE Chevy block, 1 3/4 x 1 7/8 x 3.5 header, Powerglide, 6200 converter, 1.80 low, 5.40 rear gear. Expected operating range: 6,000 - 7,400 RPM. The truck will weigh around 2850 with the driver and should run 6.30 ET.

I would bet excessive wheels up (no bars) having 5.43 / 1.80 SLR. That cu.in. with DS heads, 13.5+ on methanol probably is 675+ in a good build. 5.14 better or 5.29 less better more appropriate racing 1/8. 5.14 will get you over 7k finish line and more mph imho.

I am old, and I like a mix of old and new. Plus, I think things have karma. I have had this obsolete Moroso stud girdle for many years. It has been on at least three engines, all of which were winners. I simply like the design. I have several other parts on the Simply Square truck from former winning combos.

^^^^^^^^^ Did you install needle or bushed roller lifters?

Markemark, I used Crower needle rollers. Springs are Isky 270 seat - 685 open.

Red

Tomorrow, the firewall will be yellow

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Tomorrow, the firewall will be yellow

Did you run out of red spray paint?

Markemark, all the framework and roll bars will be red, as will the rear housing. The firewall, cab interior, and exterior will be yellow. Then, I will add some touches of blue.

The truck will be very bare, with no dash, as stripped down as possible, and as light as practical with standard parts. [that is to say, no expensive lightweight parts]

The mill is in place.

^^^^^^ Larry, do you use a WP gasket between the block and engine plate or just silicone without gasket?

Markemark, I have always used the Felpro blue gaskets. They are the common SBC gasket. I think that is better; it gives some extra compliance with the sealing.

Pack and renion steering

Stance

A couple of things I’m curious about. How do you get the project onto the table and off without a two post lift? And how complete do you get the car before you take it off the table? Do you complete the drivetrain installation on table or what?

Wooley,

I use the engine hoist to lift one end at a time to set on the tables. At this point, it is ready to come off the tables. I began with a bare block and empty trans case to locate the crankshaft center line. The oil pan helped dictate the engine height and the engine is offset 1 1/2" to passenger side. [this aligns with the driveshaft tunnel which is also offset 1 1/2"] [this is OE placement]

In the rear I used a pair of universal frame rails that are over length, allowing custom fitting. The bed has been on and off several times as I triple checked the tire, wheel, body clearance. With the wheels and tires in place, I worked the frame rails and rear housing to accommodate the wheel/tire placement.

Everything is worked of rear wheel/tire location for rear frame and rear suspension. The ride height is based on front suspension/a arm position. The OE lower arm bump stops have about 1" clearance. This is a ride height about 2" lower the OE. Then the cab and OE frame section are set level and the rear rails are positioned as required.

I will post a pic of the bed cut out. You will see that some of the rear frame is up in the bed. The truck will have a very slight rear rake [rear slightly higher than front]

I do have a two-post lift, and the truck will be moved in it soon to complete some of the welding and ladder bar crossmember.

More soon.

Larry

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