Keep a Small block in it or convert to Big Block? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

bagged91 · 06-27-2005, 09:22 PM

I just bought(still have to get pics and drag it out) a clean & solid 72' C10 Cheyenne Super, A/C, p/s, p/b, no tilt/tach tonight. The truck originally had a 350 in it but that is now gone. Trans is there as is everything else. My question is, should I go the easy route and just throw another smallblock in it or since I will be pulling it apart for a detailing, should I put a bigblock in it? I have a really rough 72' Burb with a good running & completely original 72' date coded 402/T400 and I have all of the accesories with it too including the A/C stuff. I could do a "correct" bigblock conversion(I even have the high hump floor) but would that take away from the value of the truck? I may eventually resell the truck so I want to take resale value into consideration when I redo it...

Thanks,
Joe

knsmodels · 06-27-2005, 10:22 PM

Put a smallblock in it....unless you are scrapping the burb I would not take the motor out of it.....If you are giving up on the burb then go ahead and make the switch.....m2c.....Paul

hotrodmtodd · 06-27-2005, 10:32 PM

Joe,
The angel on my left shoulder says "Tell Joe to put the BB in his new truck!"
The little devil on my right shoulder says "Tell Joe to stick with a SB and sell us the BB!" Myself, I think it comes down to this: KEEP=BB. RESALE=SB. Doesn't sound like you would have much trouble selling it either way though. Can't beat the coolness factor of the BB! If you don't believe me, just look at my signature! All BBs and one REALLY rare SB. Take care, Mike
PS Waiting to here back from David on your buddys parts.

dropped_71chevy · 06-27-2005, 10:34 PM

build a big inch small block

**Classic Heartbeat** · 06-27-2005, 10:40 PM

There aint no replacement for displacement!!

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longhorn71 · 06-27-2005, 11:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WES

There aint no replacement for displacement!!

WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

**kwmech** · 06-27-2005, 11:47 PM

That's a tough one ----crude hit 61 a barrel. I may go back to a small block

super72bb · 06-28-2005, 01:57 AM

I would go with the 402 myself, if not "STROKE THAT BAD BOY WITH A 383".

speedracer · 06-28-2005, 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by haystack71

build a big inch small block

Tracy Focht · 06-27-2005, 10:45 PM

Bbc :d

mrein3 · 06-28-2005, 12:49 PM

My machinist friend said that I shouldn't bother with a big block unless it is a 454. Any BB that is smaller than that is a waste of time/money. Based on that I'd say stick with a small block. Then as long as you're going small block you should build a 383.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 06-28-2005, 12:55 PM

I have 5 big block trucks with 396s, and 402s. I had one with a 454.. I sold the 454. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

06-27-2005, 09:22 PM	#1
bagged91 Out draggin' Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Pitman,NJ Posts: 1,574	Keep a Small block in it or convert to Big Block? I just bought(still have to get pics and drag it out) a clean & solid 72' C10 Cheyenne Super, A/C, p/s, p/b, no tilt/tach tonight. The truck originally had a 350 in it but that is now gone. Trans is there as is everything else. My question is, should I go the easy route and just throw another smallblock in it or since I will be pulling it apart for a detailing, should I put a bigblock in it? I have a really rough 72' Burb with a good running & completely original 72' date coded 402/T400 and I have all of the accesories with it too including the A/C stuff. I could do a "correct" bigblock conversion(I even have the high hump floor) but would that take away from the value of the truck? I may eventually resell the truck so I want to take resale value into consideration when I redo it... Thanks, Joe __________________ 91 GMC Xcab LB-Bags/bd/caddy clip SOLD 72 C10 Cheyenne Super LWB SOLD 92 GMC K1500 Burb 72 C10 Burb (ex. Cheesewagon)SOLD 72 C20 Burb parts truck 71 C10 Burb "project"

06-27-2005, 10:22 PM	#2
knsmodels I make Models Join Date: May 2005 Location: Bucks, PA Posts: 626	Put a smallblock in it....unless you are scrapping the burb I would not take the motor out of it.....If you are giving up on the burb then go ahead and make the switch.....m2c.....Paul __________________ Click to see what I do 1972 LWB K10 350/4 sp 1968 SS Chevelle 396/tremac5spd

06-27-2005, 10:32 PM	#3
hotrodmtodd 'Burban Legend Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mingo Junction OH Posts: 918	Tough Decision Joe, The angel on my left shoulder says "Tell Joe to put the BB in his new truck!" The little devil on my right shoulder says "Tell Joe to stick with a SB and sell us the BB!" Myself, I think it comes down to this: KEEP=BB. RESALE=SB. Doesn't sound like you would have much trouble selling it either way though. Can't beat the coolness factor of the BB! If you don't believe me, just look at my signature! All BBs and one REALLY rare SB. Take care, Mike PS Waiting to here back from David on your buddys parts. __________________ '67 Chevy Iron City Beer Truck (9ft step) '67 Chevy Panel Truck 467 '68 Short Fleet 305v6 '68 McLaren Ramp Truck '68/'68/'70/'71 Burbs 292/366/402/454 '69 C-30 dump '71 C-50 dump and church bus '71 4x4 454 '72 Blazer (w/pop-up camper) $15 x-hooks '66 Chevy II 194/Weber '68 El Camino" 305v6 '69 Skylark 455 Buick '70 Chevelle 427 '71 Cutlass W-31 '71 GTO 400 2x2 "The 51" Chopped '51 Chevy (409) my first car OK Toad, we'll take 'em all... John Milner

06-27-2005, 10:40 PM	#5
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	There aint no replacement for displacement!! WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

06-28-2005, 01:57 AM	#8
super72bb Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: calgary,Alberta,Canada Posts: 387	I would go with the 402 myself, if not "STROKE THAT BAD BOY WITH A 383". __________________ 1972 CHEYENNE SUPER SWB BLACK. 402 BB, TH400, AIR, TILT, TACH, BUCKETS, CRUISE, AM/FM, 8 TRACK. My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7120181

06-27-2005, 10:34 PM	#4
dropped_71chevy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Northern Colorado Posts: 198	build a big inch small block

06-27-2005, 11:47 PM	#7
kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,630	That's a tough one ----crude hit 61 a barrel. I may go back to a small block

06-27-2005, 10:45 PM	#10
Tracy Focht Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Stillwater, OK 74075 Posts: 2,936	Bbc :d

06-28-2005, 12:49 PM	#11
mrein3 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Center City, MN, USA Posts: 3,254	My machinist friend said that I shouldn't bother with a big block unless it is a 454. Any BB that is smaller than that is a waste of time/money. Based on that I'd say stick with a small block. Then as long as you're going small block you should build a 383. __________________ '70 cab, '71 chassis, 383, TH350, NP205. '71 Malibu convertible '72 Malibu hard top Center City, MN

06-28-2005, 12:55 PM	#12
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	I have 5 big block trucks with 396s, and 402s. I had one with a 454.. I sold the 454. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys



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