Last year of the inline six. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Drobny · 08-08-2005, 11:08 PM

What year was it that GM quit putting inline six bangers in trucks? I know Ford quit putting the 300 in trucks in 1996 GOD THAT WAS A GREAT PEICE OF WORK.

Pat

**passthebuck** · 08-08-2005, 11:41 PM

In cars it was 79 (my BelAir had one) & in trucks, if my memory serves, it was around 84 - 87.

**Palf70Step** · 08-09-2005, 05:39 AM

I am pretty sure it was 85 for the pickups. I want to say I think some of the commercial step vans used them through 87.

Tx Firefighter · 08-09-2005, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Drobny

... GOD THAT WAS A GREAT PEICE OF WORK....

You mean it was good, right? I can't tell if you mean it sarcastic.

The 300 inline 6 Ford is probably the very best engine ever built, or close to it.

chevybill · 08-09-2005, 08:25 AM

You could still get a inline 6cylinder and 3 on the tree through 1987, last year for the square body style.

67_C-30 · 08-09-2005, 07:18 PM

I'm pretty sure 292's were available in 1 tons up to 1989. Also, Tx Firefighter is right, like it not, the 300 Ford was a geat engine

pritch · 08-09-2005, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Tx Firefighter

You mean it was good, right? I can't tell if you mean it sarcastic.

The 300 inline 6 Ford is probably the very best engine ever built, or close to it.

I got one in a '88 F-150 that was my work truck when I was contracting and I can't even imagine how or why it still runs. The OD quit at 225,000 and was dead for three years until the transfer case went out, then it came back to life with the new T/C and it says about 275,000 now. I know it's really about 350,000 or so. It leaks a lot of oil, but it don't burn a drop. I wouldn't hesite for a second taking it on a road trip tomorrow with no tools. OK, that might be stretching it.

Tx Firefighter · 08-10-2005, 07:22 AM

Pritch, I guarantee you the oil leaking is the oil pan gasket. I'd guess I've changed over 50 of them on Ford pickups. The Ford gasket failed fairly quickly, but a Fel-Pro will fix it for good.

In my opinion, GM inline engines are third, out of three. Ford 300 is number one, and Chrysler 225 slant 6 is number 2, followed by GM's 250 or 292.

**Palf70Step** · 08-10-2005, 08:36 AM

I agree with you TXFirefighter....300 F--ds will yank down buildings and run forever and I loved my ole 225 slant sixes.

moodybo · 08-10-2005, 08:48 AM

According to Leo Santuccis "chevrolet Inline six cylinder power manual" these blocks are still made in mexico. But for what applications i do not know or if GM has anything to do with it.

Drobny · 08-10-2005, 08:14 PM

I admit I am a Ford lover, And I know for saying that I'll probably get shot or kick off the site, but fords r what i grew up with hell I'm using a 292 Y-block in my rat rod, i own a ford zx2, but i love the looks of the 67-72 GMC/CHEVY.
Pat

67_C-30 · 08-10-2005, 10:37 PM

We are all very sorry, and offer our condolences to you...

Remember, Fordom is a disease, It's not your fault...

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Originally Posted by Drobny

I admit I am a Ford lover, And I know for saying that I'll probably get shot or kick off the site, but fords r what i grew up with hell I'm using a 292 Y-block in my rat rod, i own a ford zx2, but i love the looks of the 67-72 GMC/CHEVY.
Pat

Dick Dale · 08-11-2005, 12:57 PM

The Trailblazers and Envoys have a Inline 6 in them. They are new but still an Inline 6.

08-08-2005, 11:08 PM	#1
Drobny Hunting is Life Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Buffalo,MN Posts: 115	Last year of the inline six. What year was it that GM quit putting inline six bangers in trucks? I know Ford quit putting the 300 in trucks in 1996 GOD THAT WAS A GREAT PEICE OF WORK. Pat

08-08-2005, 11:41 PM	#2
passthebuck Sisyphus was my mentor! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Carleton Place, Ontario CANADA Posts: 984	In cars it was 79 (my BelAir had one) & in trucks, if my memory serves, it was around 84 - 87. __________________ passthebuck #5642 -TWO 1967 GMC 910's. One with L6/3-on-the tree and the other with 355 w/435hp & a 700r4. -a 2013 Honda Civic as my "sensible" car

08-09-2005, 05:39 AM	#3
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,083	I am pretty sure it was 85 for the pickups. I want to say I think some of the commercial step vans used them through 87. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

08-09-2005, 08:25 AM	#5
chevybill Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: calhoun city ms Posts: 940	You could still get a inline 6cylinder and 3 on the tree through 1987, last year for the square body style. __________________ ongoing 1970 c 10 lwb 1994 z-28 few mods.-owned since new 1978 vette silver/grey 25th anniv. paint

08-09-2005, 07:18 PM	#6
67_C-30 I have a radical idea! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweet Home Alabama! Posts: 6,513	I'm pretty sure 292's were available in 1 tons up to 1989. Also, Tx Firefighter is right, like it not, the 300 Ford was a geat engine __________________ '67 C-30 Dually Pickup 6.2 Turbo Diesel, NP435 ‘72 C-10 SWB , 350 4bbl, TH350 '69 C-10 SWB , 250 L6, 3 OTT '69 GMC C3500, dump truck, 351 V6, NP435 '84 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer 67 C-30 Turbodiesel build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254096 My trucks http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/d...ediafilter=all Member of the 1-Ton Club!

08-10-2005, 07:22 AM	#8
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Pritch, I guarantee you the oil leaking is the oil pan gasket. I'd guess I've changed over 50 of them on Ford pickups. The Ford gasket failed fairly quickly, but a Fel-Pro will fix it for good. In my opinion, GM inline engines are third, out of three. Ford 300 is number one, and Chrysler 225 slant 6 is number 2, followed by GM's 250 or 292. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

08-10-2005, 08:36 AM	#9
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,083	I agree with you TXFirefighter....300 F--ds will yank down buildings and run forever and I loved my ole 225 slant sixes. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

08-10-2005, 08:48 AM	#10
moodybo Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 261	According to Leo Santuccis "chevrolet Inline six cylinder power manual" these blocks are still made in mexico. But for what applications i do not know or if GM has anything to do with it.

08-10-2005, 08:14 PM	#11
Drobny Hunting is Life Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Buffalo,MN Posts: 115	I admit I am a Ford lover, And I know for saying that I'll probably get shot or kick off the site, but fords r what i grew up with hell I'm using a 292 Y-block in my rat rod, i own a ford zx2, but i love the looks of the 67-72 GMC/CHEVY. Pat

08-11-2005, 12:57 PM	#13
Dick Dale Excelsior, You Fathead. Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Valparaiso, In Posts: 937	The Trailblazers and Envoys have a Inline 6 in them. They are new but still an Inline 6. __________________ Go Navy. The Sea Is Ours. Budget 350 Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...38#post2264638



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