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TERRYP · 05-24-2001, 04:21 PM

My local junk yard just got in a '65 GMC with the stock V6, What's the deal with it? High torque? Worth while? Looks like it runs.

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Everett, Washington
57 3/4 rat, 235, 3spd
66 C-10 Panel, SWB 350 from '68, 3spd, restoring
68 C10 LWB 250 from '66 4spd, dump runner
82 Camaro, 305, THM-200-R4
84 Monte Carlo 305 TH350, land tuna

Ed Cardinal · 01-02-2005, 09:41 AM

Terry, I have a 65 GMC with the 305E V-6 in it and yes they are stump pullers. They are basically more of a dump truck motor then a pickup truck motor. In fact they were put in many dump trucks and big trucks back then. They have a lot of low-end torque for their size and they are actually over-built so they last a long time and will tolerate a lot more then a regular v-6 or v-8 pickup motor. They are not so good on gas and are not so good on a hwy since they are not a high revving motor. But if you plan on using the truck as a truck and not driving it at high speeds for a long time like on a long trip then you cannot go wrong. But they are not as easy to find parts for so keep that in mind..............Ed.

kamikazegmc · 01-02-2005, 10:51 PM

i have 63 w/ 305e v6 it runs real good, it also has about 350k with no rebuild so far. u should check out http://www.6066gmctrucks.org/ it will help u erverything and more.

05-24-2001, 04:21 PM	#1
TERRYP GYRO GEARLOOSE Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Nevada City, CAEverett, WA Posts: 361	65 GMC V6 truck motor questions. My local junk yard just got in a '65 GMC with the stock V6, What's the deal with it? High torque? Worth while? Looks like it runs. ------------------ Everett, Washington 57 3/4 rat, 235, 3spd 66 C-10 Panel, SWB 350 from '68, 3spd, restoring 68 C10 LWB 250 from '66 4spd, dump runner 82 Camaro, 305, THM-200-R4 84 Monte Carlo 305 TH350, land tuna __________________ Nevada City, CA Everett, Washington 57 3/4 rat, 235, 3spd 66 C-10 Panel, SWB. 350 from '68, 200R4 tranny, 3.07 rear ratio, restoring 68 C10 LWB 350 4spd, 4.56 rear dump runner 82 Camaro, 305, THM-200-R4 84 Monte Carlo 305 TH350, land tuna 85 Tercel SW, snow runner DISGRACED OUTLAW MEMBER OF THE DRUM BRAKE CLUB

01-02-2005, 10:51 PM	#3
kamikazegmc Registered Smarta$$ Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: vancouver, wa Posts: 214	i have 63 w/ 305e v6 it runs real good, it also has about 350k with no rebuild so far. u should check out http://www.6066gmctrucks.org/ it will help u erverything and more. __________________ 63 GMC custom going to be slammed

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01-02-2005, 09:41 AM	#2
Ed Cardinal Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 8	Terry, I have a 65 GMC with the 305E V-6 in it and yes they are stump pullers. They are basically more of a dump truck motor then a pickup truck motor. In fact they were put in many dump trucks and big trucks back then. They have a lot of low-end torque for their size and they are actually over-built so they last a long time and will tolerate a lot more then a regular v-6 or v-8 pickup motor. They are not so good on gas and are not so good on a hwy since they are not a high revving motor. But if you plan on using the truck as a truck and not driving it at high speeds for a long time like on a long trip then you cannot go wrong. But they are not as easy to find parts for so keep that in mind..............Ed.



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