"396" to be or not to be! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Neal Molder · 04-23-2009, 10:10 PM

Hey! i'm new to the forum and currently am doing a frame off rodsteration of a 68 lwb. It has a factory 396 4barrell carb and i am kicking around the idea of putting in a crate 572. I would like to know how rare is a 396 and what you guys think of them. I'd like to build a blindingly fast street truck. let me know you thoughts on the subject. Is it worth reviving?

jbristo67 · 04-23-2009, 10:50 PM

Naaa just send me the 396

Neal Molder · 04-23-2009, 10:55 PM

okay??

jbristo67 · 04-23-2009, 11:00 PM

LOL I was kidding but I would love to have one

jbristo67 · 04-23-2009, 11:03 PM

Oh yeah

WELCOME to the board

Neal Molder · 04-23-2009, 11:03 PM

is a 396 more special to you than any other big block out there?

jbristo67 · 04-23-2009, 11:08 PM

Yeah because they are rare. I never wanted one until I got my 67. I could build a small block that could destroy a 396 but it would just be cool to have the old motor

Neal Molder · 04-23-2009, 11:17 PM

I wish i could send you picks, but i can't figure out how to post them. I am clicking on manage attachments then finding the pick and then hitting upload it keeps saying upload failing. Is that the wrong way to post picks?

vectorit · 04-24-2009, 08:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neal Molder

I wish i could send you picks, but i can't figure out how to post them. I am clicking on manage attachments then finding the pick and then hitting upload it keeps saying upload failing. Is that the wrong way to post picks?

The pics you are tryin to upload are over the size limit. Do a google search for a resizer, or you can check this out and see if it suits your needs.

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/u...schelman2.mspx

vectorit · 04-23-2009, 11:18 PM

I personally love the 96'... But, if you want to build that truck you are describin, then by all means go for that GM mountain motor. The 572 is a beast, and not much can touch it.

Neal Molder · 04-23-2009, 11:23 PM

Thanks for the input Vectorit!

**clay68c10** · 04-23-2009, 11:29 PM

Go for the big inch motor if you want to go fast. All the BBCs weigh the same and you may as well go for the cubes since they all cost about the same to build.

Rippin-J · 04-23-2009, 11:34 PM

I have a 396 and love it. plus it's cool to keep the original motor in the truck and just build the heck out of it. i am about to tear into mine as well, so keep me posted and we'll exchange some notes.

04-23-2009, 10:10 PM	#1
Neal Molder The Black Pearl Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Brooks Alberta Canada Posts: 63	"396" to be or not to be! Hey! i'm new to the forum and currently am doing a frame off rodsteration of a 68 lwb. It has a factory 396 4barrell carb and i am kicking around the idea of putting in a crate 572. I would like to know how rare is a 396 and what you guys think of them. I'd like to build a blindingly fast street truck. let me know you thoughts on the subject. Is it worth reviving?

04-23-2009, 10:50 PM	#2
jbristo67 resident oilfield trash Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lubbock TX Posts: 1,465	Re: "396" to be or not to be! Naaa just send me the 396 __________________ 1967 SWB C10 396/400 factory air factory tach (sadly had to send to a new home) 1986 Honda 70 Fourtrax 1991 Chevrolet K5 blazer 2wd 1982 Mastercraft Pro Star 190 Stars and Stripes 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe 2011 Nissan Armada

04-23-2009, 10:55 PM	#3
Neal Molder The Black Pearl Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Brooks Alberta Canada Posts: 63	Re: "396" to be or not to be! okay??

04-23-2009, 11:00 PM	#4
jbristo67 resident oilfield trash Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lubbock TX Posts: 1,465	Re: "396" to be or not to be! LOL I was kidding but I would love to have one __________________ 1967 SWB C10 396/400 factory air factory tach (sadly had to send to a new home) 1986 Honda 70 Fourtrax 1991 Chevrolet K5 blazer 2wd 1982 Mastercraft Pro Star 190 Stars and Stripes 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe 2011 Nissan Armada

04-23-2009, 11:03 PM	#5
jbristo67 resident oilfield trash Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lubbock TX Posts: 1,465	Re: "396" to be or not to be! Oh yeah WELCOME to the board __________________ 1967 SWB C10 396/400 factory air factory tach (sadly had to send to a new home) 1986 Honda 70 Fourtrax 1991 Chevrolet K5 blazer 2wd 1982 Mastercraft Pro Star 190 Stars and Stripes 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe 2011 Nissan Armada

04-23-2009, 11:03 PM	#6
Neal Molder The Black Pearl Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Brooks Alberta Canada Posts: 63	Re: "396" to be or not to be! is a 396 more special to you than any other big block out there?

04-23-2009, 11:08 PM	#7
jbristo67 resident oilfield trash Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lubbock TX Posts: 1,465	Re: "396" to be or not to be! Yeah because they are rare. I never wanted one until I got my 67. I could build a small block that could destroy a 396 but it would just be cool to have the old motor __________________ 1967 SWB C10 396/400 factory air factory tach (sadly had to send to a new home) 1986 Honda 70 Fourtrax 1991 Chevrolet K5 blazer 2wd 1982 Mastercraft Pro Star 190 Stars and Stripes 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe 2011 Nissan Armada

04-23-2009, 11:17 PM	#8
Neal Molder The Black Pearl Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Brooks Alberta Canada Posts: 63	Re: "396" to be or not to be! I wish i could send you picks, but i can't figure out how to post them. I am clicking on manage attachments then finding the pick and then hitting upload it keeps saying upload failing. Is that the wrong way to post picks?

04-23-2009, 11:18 PM	#10
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: "396" to be or not to be! I personally love the 96'... But, if you want to build that truck you are describin, then by all means go for that GM mountain motor. The 572 is a beast, and not much can touch it. __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU

04-23-2009, 11:23 PM	#11
Neal Molder The Black Pearl Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Brooks Alberta Canada Posts: 63	Re: "396" to be or not to be! Thanks for the input Vectorit!

04-23-2009, 11:29 PM	#12
clay68c10 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Centennial, CO Posts: 2,991	Re: "396" to be or not to be! Go for the big inch motor if you want to go fast. All the BBCs weigh the same and you may as well go for the cubes since they all cost about the same to build. __________________ ClusterTruck: 68 C10 Bought in 89, wrecked in 03. Slow low $ rebuild started '17. 6.0 & TKO http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=788602 93 K1500 Short Step, 350, NV4500, EBL flash ECU. Vortec heads & roller cam someday... 05 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. 3” lift & 6-speed 02 E320 the insurance total “free car” 13 Tahoe LTZ

04-23-2009, 11:34 PM	#13
Rippin-J OurLadyofBlessedAccelerat ion Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 148	Re: "396" to be or not to be! I have a 396 and love it. plus it's cool to keep the original motor in the truck and just build the heck out of it. i am about to tear into mine as well, so keep me posted and we'll exchange some notes. __________________ _______________________________________________ 1968 Chevy C-20 w/ 396 1997 HD Sportster 1200 street tracker 1994 Chevy 1500 Silverado



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