1967 Camaro Sleeper Build

[jerry455]

[QUOTE=jbtech;1497935]Gary Keeling Automotive Machine 884 Aldo Ave Santa Clara

Really great guy and has been in the business over 40 years I believe, but his door says he is always closed because "I want to be left alone to work" He is usually there from 4 AM and leaves before Noon. If you ring the doorbell and he is there he will come out.

Such a small world- Gary was who I was going to recommend if needed- He just built a stout 427 BBC for my buddy- picked it up last week. Going into a '69 SS396 El Camino that will be driven near daily, dressed to look like stock 375HP 396. Using a Hyd. Roller from Chris Straub. and TH400 with GV and 3:55 12 bolt. Looking forward to firing it up soon.
Gary is very meticulous and really knows his stuff.
Good Luck!
Jerry

[jbtech]

Originally Posted by HawkX66

I'd be inclined to leave the heads aluminum. L89s had them raw aluminum didn't they?

Originally Posted by big gear head

Leave the heads bare. I don't know if you have noticed or not, but the snow flake on the 077 head is smaller than it is on the 074 head. Most people will never notice.

I was leaning more toward bare aluminum and now I have more reasons to keep it that way. After all these heads were offered OTC in ‘69?

Originally Posted by jerry455

Such a small world- Gary was who I was going to recommend if needed- He just built a stout 427 BBC for my buddy- picked it up last week. Going into a '69 SS396 El Camino that will be driven near daily, dressed to look like stock 375HP 396. Using a Hyd. Roller from Chris Straub. and TH400 with GV and 3:55 12 bolt. Looking forward to firing it up soon.
Gary is very meticulous and really knows his stuff.
Good Luck!
Jerry

That’s funny I did see that engine on the stand, and I think I was there a few days before he picked it up. Gary was talking to him about it the day I came in and told him about the project. That same day I bought his crank and block. Now I just need to sell some things to get it done. I will be posting progress photos of the engine. For all of us to enjoy.

-Jose