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CST10 · 09-13-2014, 09:33 PM

Just wondering?

If you had the choice between two trucks and condition of both is equal which would you pick.

It's between a 6 cylinder, 3 on the tree, SWB truck or a BB automatic LWB truck.

Just a question I have struggled to answer myself. I know SWB truck command a premium price and usually BB trucks do too.

Remember, This is more a matter of personal opinion rather than Value.

Blue GMC · 09-13-2014, 11:55 PM

BB LWB already has the motor I want and body work costs the same can save some money

**special-K** · 09-14-2014, 08:40 AM

I buy what I like,so it would depend on which one I'd rather have t the time. I don't get excited over big blocks. In fact,the big block deters me. So,I'd take the SWB 6cyl. My preference in long beds is C/20s and shortbeds is SWB anyway,not that I wouldn't have a long C/10

CST10 · 09-14-2014, 09:26 AM

I'm in kinda the same spot. If not going to use as a daily driver then BB LWB gets my vote. If I plan to drive it a lot the the 6 cylinder SWB gets it. I'm not too hung up on one or the other.

Although I will say that a 6 cylinder SWB with 3.73:1 gears get about 12-15 mpg according to a few buddies who own them. Maybe they don't have them tuned right. I get 10-11 mpg with my BB LWB.

I bought mine not for the BB but because I like LWB trucks. Like my grandpa taught me. If you can't put a 4X8 sheet of plywood and close the tailgate without it hanging out it's not a practical truck to own for work.

CST10 · 09-14-2014, 09:28 AM

By the way, I am looking for a SWB truck to fix up, I like them all is my problem. Lol

09-13-2014, 09:33 PM	#1
CST10 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Gonzales, La Posts: 1,441	Options: 6 cyl SWB's Vs BB LWBs. Just wondering? If you had the choice between two trucks and condition of both is equal which would you pick. It's between a 6 cylinder, 3 on the tree, SWB truck or a BB automatic LWB truck. Just a question I have struggled to answer myself. I know SWB truck command a premium price and usually BB trucks do too. Remember, This is more a matter of personal opinion rather than Value. __________________ MyToys: Goldilocks the "Ol School Survivor" 1968 C10, SWB Stepside, 08/15 TOTM, 250 CI 6 cylinder, 3 on the tree, 3.73 rear, 3/5 static drop, 23,500 original miles. Samson the 1970 CST10, LWB, 462Ci, Turbo 350 tranny, 3.08 rear gear, PB, PS, A/C, AM/FM, 2/4 Drop. Brutus the 1998 Camaro Z28, 33,500 original miles, LS1, 519 RWHP/497 RWTQ. Member of the Louisiana Classic Truck Club, LCTC Member of the Louisiana C10 Club Member of the Baton Rouge Drifters Car Club

09-13-2014, 11:55 PM	#2
Blue GMC Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Olathe, KS Posts: 384	Re: Options: 6 cyl SWB's Vs BB LWBs. BB LWB already has the motor I want and body work costs the same can save some money

09-14-2014, 08:40 AM	#3
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Options: 6 cyl SWB's Vs BB LWBs. I buy what I like,so it would depend on which one I'd rather have t the time. I don't get excited over big blocks. In fact,the big block deters me. So,I'd take the SWB 6cyl. My preference in long beds is C/20s and shortbeds is SWB anyway,not that I wouldn't have a long C/10 __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

09-14-2014, 09:26 AM	#4
CST10 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Gonzales, La Posts: 1,441	Re: Options: 6 cyl SWB's Vs BB LWBs. I'm in kinda the same spot. If not going to use as a daily driver then BB LWB gets my vote. If I plan to drive it a lot the the 6 cylinder SWB gets it. I'm not too hung up on one or the other. Although I will say that a 6 cylinder SWB with 3.73:1 gears get about 12-15 mpg according to a few buddies who own them. Maybe they don't have them tuned right. I get 10-11 mpg with my BB LWB. I bought mine not for the BB but because I like LWB trucks. Like my grandpa taught me. If you can't put a 4X8 sheet of plywood and close the tailgate without it hanging out it's not a practical truck to own for work. __________________ MyToys: Goldilocks the "Ol School Survivor" 1968 C10, SWB Stepside, 08/15 TOTM, 250 CI 6 cylinder, 3 on the tree, 3.73 rear, 3/5 static drop, 23,500 original miles. Samson the 1970 CST10, LWB, 462Ci, Turbo 350 tranny, 3.08 rear gear, PB, PS, A/C, AM/FM, 2/4 Drop. Brutus the 1998 Camaro Z28, 33,500 original miles, LS1, 519 RWHP/497 RWTQ. Member of the Louisiana Classic Truck Club, LCTC Member of the Louisiana C10 Club Member of the Baton Rouge Drifters Car Club

09-14-2014, 09:28 AM	#5
CST10 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Gonzales, La Posts: 1,441	Re: Options: 6 cyl SWB's Vs BB LWBs. By the way, I am looking for a SWB truck to fix up, I like them all is my problem. Lol __________________ MyToys: Goldilocks the "Ol School Survivor" 1968 C10, SWB Stepside, 08/15 TOTM, 250 CI 6 cylinder, 3 on the tree, 3.73 rear, 3/5 static drop, 23,500 original miles. Samson the 1970 CST10, LWB, 462Ci, Turbo 350 tranny, 3.08 rear gear, PB, PS, A/C, AM/FM, 2/4 Drop. Brutus the 1998 Camaro Z28, 33,500 original miles, LS1, 519 RWHP/497 RWTQ. Member of the Louisiana Classic Truck Club, LCTC Member of the Louisiana C10 Club Member of the Baton Rouge Drifters Car Club

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