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**lolife99** · 02-20-2010, 09:18 PM

1972 GMC 3/4 TON 4X4 BIG BLOCK 4 SPEED -Only $4k

http://springfield.craigslist.org/cto/1609156857.html

**88JRFAN** · 02-20-2010, 11:44 PM

I wish i had the money to buy that truck.

hdck07 · 02-21-2010, 04:50 AM

After all these years of wanting one of these trucks, and being on this site and looking at all the nice trucks, I decided yesterday... I want a 72 GMC K-20, hopefully with a big block. That is the one I want first, and you have to post this CL find, near me I don't have the cash...

Blazer1970 · 02-21-2010, 06:41 AM

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Originally Posted by hdck07

I want a 72 GMC K-20, hopefully with a big block. ...

You all know that 4X4s were not available (factory) with a big block, correct?

**lolife99** · 02-21-2010, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Blazer1970

You all know that 4X4s were not available (factory) with a big block, correct?

Yes.
It's still a cool ride.
I think it would take a little TLC, but I thought the price was right.
I bet $3500 would buy it easily.

Zoomin · 02-22-2010, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Blazer1970

You all know that 4X4s were not available (factory) with a big block, correct?

I didn't - nice to know.

**special-K** · 02-21-2010, 06:05 AM

I`d buy that K2500 in a heartbeat if I had the scratch.Aw,but having expendable cash in my pocket has become a pleasant memory these days.Whine whine whine,I wanna git drunk all the time.

J/K and using an old song.

K2Orion · 02-22-2010, 11:10 PM

Gone now. Wish I could have bought it instead of the 72 chev I bought last summer.

OregonC20 · 02-22-2010, 11:53 PM

Originally Posted by Blazer1970 View Post
You all know that 4X4s were not available (factory) with a big block, correct?

I didn't know that either, are you saying that there weren't any 68-72 4X4 Chevy trucks with a factory big block? is there is reason why GM didn't put a big block on a 4X4? was the big block engine in the above ad not original? There is a local seller advertising a 1972 4X4 Cheyenne with a 402 big block.

**too much stuff** · 02-23-2010, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by OregonC20

Originally Posted by Blazer1970 View Post
You all know that 4X4s were not available (factory) with a big block, correct?

I didn't know that either, are you saying that there weren't any 68-72 4X4 Chevy trucks with a factory big block? is there is reason why GM didn't put a big block on a 4X4? was the big block engine in the above ad not original? There is a local seller advertising a 1972 4X4 Cheyenne with a 402 big block.

There were no big block 4x4 trucks in this body. I think the fit was tight with the transfer case being in the spot it is in. The 4x4 used the rear holes in the frame for the mounts which puts everything closer to the firewall. Hope that makes sense.

**70cst** · 02-23-2010, 12:39 AM

It's before my time but I've been told...that when one finds a BB in a 67-72 Chevy/GMC 4x4 truck...it is not a factory set up. So I am in ageement with OregonC20.

**Bob B.** · 02-23-2010, 12:43 AM

There were a number of reasons GM didn't install Big Blocks in 4X4's until 1981. The Big Block was to heavy and made too much torque for the Dana 44 front axle and transfer case, the only automatic transmission used in 4X4's was the Turbo 350, and there were probably clearance issues as well. It is interesting that Ford didn't use 460's in their 4X4's until the 1980's as well.

**70cst** · 02-23-2010, 12:48 AM

Geeee...it's times like these I want to say the BB 4x4 was a package option along with the Corvette option but i'd rather not.

By the way...good info Bob B. Thanks.

**Bob B.** · 02-23-2010, 01:35 AM

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Originally Posted by 70cst

Geeee...it's times like these I want to say the BB 4x4 was a package option along with the Corvette option but i'd rather not.

By the way...good info Bob B. Thanks.

It's funny you said that, because I was going to say that the Big Block 4X4 option was about as rare as the Corvette option!

02-20-2010, 09:18 PM	#1
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02-20-2010, 11:44 PM	#2
88JRFAN LET'S GO RACIN' Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: SALINA,KS Posts: 1,212	Re: 1972 GMC 3/4 TON 4X4 BIG BLOCK 4 SPEED (Craigslist) I wish i had the money to buy that truck. __________________ Daren 04 Chevy Extend cab 2500HD 6.0 Liter 4x4 71 CHEVY 3/4 4X4 402 BB, th400/np205, dana44/eaton ho52 w/4:10-TOY Rip El Jay RIP BOBBO'S MOM

02-21-2010, 04:50 AM	#3
hdck07 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Boonville, MO Posts: 26	Re: 1972 GMC 3/4 TON 4X4 BIG BLOCK 4 SPEED (Craigslist) After all these years of wanting one of these trucks, and being on this site and looking at all the nice trucks, I decided yesterday... I want a 72 GMC K-20, hopefully with a big block. That is the one I want first, and you have to post this CL find, near me I don't have the cash...

02-21-2010, 06:05 AM	#7
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: 1972 GMC 3/4 TON 4X4 BIG BLOCK 4 SPEED (Craigslist) I`d buy that K2500 in a heartbeat if I had the scratch.Aw,but having expendable cash in my pocket has become a pleasant memory these days.Whine whine whine,I wanna git drunk all the time.J/K and using an old song. __________________ "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 ~

02-22-2010, 11:10 PM	#8
K2Orion Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 75	Re: 1972 GMC 3/4 TON 4X4 BIG BLOCK 4 SPEED (Craigslist) Gone now. Wish I could have bought it instead of the 72 chev I bought last summer.

02-22-2010, 11:53 PM	#9
OregonC20 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Salem, Oregon Posts: 250	Re: 1972 GMC 3/4 TON 4X4 BIG BLOCK 4 SPEED (Craigslist) Originally Posted by Blazer1970 View Post You all know that 4X4s were not available (factory) with a big block, correct? I didn't know that either, are you saying that there weren't any 68-72 4X4 Chevy trucks with a factory big block? is there is reason why GM didn't put a big block on a 4X4? was the big block engine in the above ad not original? There is a local seller advertising a 1972 4X4 Cheyenne with a 402 big block. Last edited by OregonC20; 02-22-2010 at 11:53 PM.

02-23-2010, 12:39 AM	#11
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,374	Re: 1972 GMC 3/4 TON 4X4 BIG BLOCK 4 SPEED (Craigslist) It's before my time but I've been told...that when one finds a BB in a 67-72 Chevy/GMC 4x4 truck...it is not a factory set up. So I am in ageement with OregonC20. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

02-23-2010, 12:43 AM	#12
Bob B. Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,349	Re: 1972 GMC 3/4 TON 4X4 BIG BLOCK 4 SPEED (Craigslist) There were a number of reasons GM didn't install Big Blocks in 4X4's until 1981. The Big Block was to heavy and made too much torque for the Dana 44 front axle and transfer case, the only automatic transmission used in 4X4's was the Turbo 350, and there were probably clearance issues as well. It is interesting that Ford didn't use 460's in their 4X4's until the 1980's as well. __________________ 1967 GMC CM-2500 Camper Cruiser, 351E V-6, NP 435 4 speed, Dana 60, and factory A/C. 2012 GMC K-3500 WT regular cab, 6.0L Vortec, 6L90.

02-23-2010, 12:48 AM	#13
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,374	Re: 1972 GMC 3/4 TON 4X4 BIG BLOCK 4 SPEED (Craigslist) Geeee...it's times like these I want to say the BB 4x4 was a package option along with the Corvette option but i'd rather not. By the way...good info Bob B. Thanks. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!



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