Re: Newbie : 69'C10 LWB to Buick 455/Th400
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Originally Posted by Sebambam
Thanks guys.
My plan for now is to do all the needed patch panels/rust repair.
Then finish shortening the bed Side panels.
I want to send off the cab and all the panels /fenders hood etc to
My painter buddy for some patina finishing work incl.clear coat sealing.
Since I cant 100% decide on the motor yet I want to get the chassis done
Then possible test fit both engine options I have.
Both engines have there +&-
The buick 455 is a ready to drop in Big Block which is cool AF I think.
The LS is a proven "modern" engine that provides a lot of reliability due to its design.
However I would carb the LS simply because I have the parts.
For right now the BBB is the cheaper option for me since I dont need any additional parts, as I would need them for the LS ( it adds up).
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If you are looking for a nudge towards the Big Block Buick I'll give you one. I think it would be neat, something different. Although there probably are a few of these trucks with Buick engines it's likely that it's not many. On the other hand literally thousands of lonely small blocks & six cylinders have been cast aside to put in another LS. Yawn yawn
So go ahead drop that big bad Buick in there
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67 C10 283 T5 swapped longbed fleetside = wife's daily driver
67 C20 292 (originally a 250)4speed longbed fleetside w/original wooden bed=my project truck
67 C10 283+.060 (so a 292 as well)T5 swapped longbed fleetside=my DD
72 C1500 Sierra Grande 350 TH350 longbed fleetside=wife's fair weather truck
Can you tell we are fans of longbed fleetsides & 67s
Chris
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