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NOSed69 · 12-20-2010, 10:25 AM

Got a decent 72 Air cab L/W 2wd that has recently had the engine and trans pulled out and sold. I traded for it without an engine and trans but I have a bunch of options when it comes to what to put back in it. Keep in mind this will probably not be a keeper, as I still have my first truck, a 69 l/w that is gonna get the works soon, so the 72 will probably get sold to help finace the 69.Also, I have the capabilities and knowledge to do any one of these so none of them will be any more difficult for me than the other. So if you were shopping for a semi done truck, what would you rather see under the hood??

allengator · 12-20-2010, 10:27 AM

its really hard to go wrong with the 350/350 combo...

69 Okie Truck · 12-20-2010, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by allengator

its really hard to go wrong with the 350/350 combo...

Truer words were never spoken

frednoah · 12-20-2010, 10:28 AM

Toss a decent running small block and a th350 in it. Easy to hop up from there, and cheap enough that you should be able to recover some of the investment made in adding the running gear.

NOSed69 · 12-20-2010, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by frednoah

Toss a decent running small block and a th350 in it. Easy to hop up from there, and cheap enough that you should be able to recover some of the investment made in adding the running gear.

Thats the thing, there would be virtually no investment short of fluids and hoses as I have all of these combos sitting around(along with a ton of other stuff!!) Thats what makes the decision tough for me. Its not really a money invested problem this time, more of a profit expepcted at sale thang!

69 Okie Truck · 12-20-2010, 10:45 AM

Most people expect to see a 350/350 in a regular ol' truck when they go check it out. Why disappoint them?

You might turn some potential buyers off with anything "exotic".

Edited to ask: What's the exterior like? Is it a run of the mill plain jane, an old beater, something nice?

NOSed69 · 12-20-2010, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by 69 Okie Truck

Most people expect to see a 350/350 in a regular ol' truck when they go check it out. Why disappoint them?

You might turn some potential buyers off with anything "exotic".

Edited to ask: What's the exterior like? Is it a run of the mill plain jane, an old beater, something nice?

Just average. No rust but has some paint issues as you can see. Defientley getting some ralleys and ventvisors and bumper guards pulled. interior is way nicer than exterior.

NOSed69 · 12-20-2010, 10:53 AM

pics of said truck!

69 Okie Truck · 12-20-2010, 10:58 AM

350/350....

You are in Oklahoma you know. Wouldn't wanna scare off the customer with any of those new-fangled motor styles under 30 years old. Might scare the cows and cause em to stampede.

(said with tongue firmly planted in cheek)

tubbedII · 12-20-2010, 12:38 PM

Unless you are planning a full on build for this thing to sell it, I'd toss in the "run of the mill SBC" and unload it. No sense in wasting any of the other combos on something you aren't planning on going further on.

Spoof · 12-20-2010, 01:04 PM

I agree, 350/350. Everyone knows what they're dealing with and it comes across as unmolested. P.O. tinkering can really scare me off.

big_al_71 · 12-20-2010, 01:45 PM

have to go with the masses 350/350

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12-20-2010, 10:25 AM	#1
NOSed69 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Muldrow Oklahoma Posts: 15	What would you do?? Got a decent 72 Air cab L/W 2wd that has recently had the engine and trans pulled out and sold. I traded for it without an engine and trans but I have a bunch of options when it comes to what to put back in it. Keep in mind this will probably not be a keeper, as I still have my first truck, a 69 l/w that is gonna get the works soon, so the 72 will probably get sold to help finace the 69.Also, I have the capabilities and knowledge to do any one of these so none of them will be any more difficult for me than the other. So if you were shopping for a semi done truck, what would you rather see under the hood?? Last edited by NOSed69; 12-20-2010 at 10:51 AM.

12-20-2010, 10:27 AM	#2
allengator Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Burleson, Texas Posts: 596	Re: What would you do?? its really hard to go wrong with the 350/350 combo... __________________ Allengator Outta the Blue (my band - available for hire in the DFW area!) 1980 Chevy SWB Pickup (build thread) 1951 Chevy Sedan Delivery 2004 Chevy Tahoe Z71 2011 Harley Davidson Street Glide 2018 Silverado Z71 Crew Cab

12-20-2010, 10:28 AM	#4
frednoah 86 Scottsdale Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mooresville NC Posts: 473	Re: What would you do?? Toss a decent running small block and a th350 in it. Easy to hop up from there, and cheap enough that you should be able to recover some of the investment made in adding the running gear.

12-20-2010, 10:45 AM	#6
69 Okie Truck Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Dallas Posts: 122	Re: What would you do?? Most people expect to see a 350/350 in a regular ol' truck when they go check it out. Why disappoint them? You might turn some potential buyers off with anything "exotic". Edited to ask: What's the exterior like? Is it a run of the mill plain jane, an old beater, something nice? Last edited by 69 Okie Truck; 12-20-2010 at 10:46 AM.

12-20-2010, 10:53 AM	#8
NOSed69 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Muldrow Oklahoma Posts: 15	Re: What would you do?? pics of said truck! Attached Images

12-20-2010, 10:58 AM	#9
69 Okie Truck Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Dallas Posts: 122	Re: What would you do?? 350/350.... You are in Oklahoma you know. Wouldn't wanna scare off the customer with any of those new-fangled motor styles under 30 years old. Might scare the cows and cause em to stampede. (said with tongue firmly planted in cheek)

12-20-2010, 12:38 PM	#10
tubbedII needs more $$$ Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 1,936	Re: What would you do?? Unless you are planning a full on build for this thing to sell it, I'd toss in the "run of the mill SBC" and unload it. No sense in wasting any of the other combos on something you aren't planning on going further on. __________________ 1970 2wd Blazer

12-20-2010, 01:04 PM	#11
Spoof Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Victoria,BC, Canada Posts: 1,300	Re: What would you do?? I agree, 350/350. Everyone knows what they're dealing with and it comes across as unmolested. P.O. tinkering can really scare me off. __________________ 71 GMC 1500 LWB

12-20-2010, 01:45 PM	#12
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: What would you do?? have to go with the masses 350/350 __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild



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