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05-03-2011, 01:03 PM | #1 |
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Any big block 60-66 trucks?
Hey guys, I haven't been around recently but I wanted to post up my '66 C10that I bought right out of high school in 2000 for $650. The chassis is done as is most of the bodywork (minus the bed), we just have to get a wiring harness and rubber to get her up and running. My dad and I put in a 396 from a '69 Impala and I've noticed that there are not too many of these with big blocks, anyone else have a big block powered 60-66? Post up.
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05-03-2011, 01:30 PM | #2 |
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Re: Any big block 60-66 trucks?
The only big block available in Chevy/GMC trucks from 60-66 were the BB V6 in the GMC's.
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05-03-2011, 01:32 PM | #3 |
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Re: Any big block 60-66 trucks?
I know that, I mean guys that have swaped one in.
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05-03-2011, 01:40 PM | #4 |
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Re: Any big block 60-66 trucks?
I have a 402/t350 in mine for now.Building a turbocharged 250 with a 2004r to replace the bbc.
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05-03-2011, 02:20 PM | #5 |
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Re: Any big block 60-66 trucks?
What kind of mileage do you guys get? I've got a 402 that I'm about to drop into my 66 K10 with 4-speed (no OD), 3.73 gears and 33" tires.
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05-03-2011, 02:28 PM | #6 |
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Re: Any big block 60-66 trucks?
The K30 in my avatar got 10 mpg if I was careful and it had 3.73 gears in it. Now if I had fun I could actually watch the gas gauge go down.
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05-03-2011, 03:08 PM | #7 |
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Re: Any big block 60-66 trucks?
A little off topic but is your bed a longbed that has just been shortened in the front section only. Something looks a little funky about it. The rear section should look shorter than the front section.
Here mine.
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05-03-2011, 03:21 PM | #8 |
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Re: Any big block 60-66 trucks?
Honestly don't know, it came off a wreck I bought for $50 in OK. It very well could be.
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05-03-2011, 04:37 PM | #9 |
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Re: Any big block 60-66 trucks?
Nice ride the BB fills the fenders nicely one day I hope for a 502 or 572
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05-03-2011, 04:47 PM | #10 |
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Re: Any big block 60-66 trucks?
Here's mine
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05-03-2011, 05:04 PM | #11 |
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Re: Any big block 60-66 trucks?
i have a 454 in my 62 gmc suburan 700r4 trans and 307 rear end and if i work at it i have seen 15 mpg,but i do not work on it very hard,13 to 8 mpg it just depends on the right foot some times i think i get o mpg
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05-03-2011, 05:35 PM | #12 |
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Re: Any big block 60-66 trucks?
OP's truck looks like a short wheel base truck with a funky long bed on it.
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05-03-2011, 05:44 PM | #13 |
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Re: Any big block 60-66 trucks?
It came as a shortbed stepside from GM but the bed was trashed when I bought it. I didn't realize till today that it was a shortened bed, I'm gonna take a closer look when I get home. Shouldn't be too hard to bob down the rear half.
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05-03-2011, 06:13 PM | #14 |
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Re: Any big block 60-66 trucks?
Here is mine. It is just not running yet.
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05-03-2011, 06:26 PM | #15 |
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Re: Any big block 60-66 trucks?
Any new updates on yours
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05-03-2011, 09:49 PM | #16 |
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Re: Any big block 60-66 trucks?
Nope.. Been training for my 100 mile bike ride and it has been too cold to paint but that is all changing. Oh wait. Now I have to paint my living and dinning room. I ya will it ever stop.
I cut my firewall and slid the engine back. It took some time but I like it back there. And yes I can get the valve covers on and off.
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05-04-2011, 01:26 PM | #17 |
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Re: Any big block 60-66 trucks?
This is the current stage of the build 1963 Chevy Short bed with a 454/TH400
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05-04-2011, 03:51 PM | #18 |
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Re: Any big block 60-66 trucks?
Captain, did your headers fit between the frame rails ok?
I love the custom radiator mount. |
05-03-2011, 06:37 PM | #19 |
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Re: Any big block 60-66 trucks?
I've got a 396 from a pick up and TH 400, mpg, not really sure, nut not that much worse than the small block I'd guess.
Maybe 8-12 mpg, speedometer has never worked. I guess it's a little more cool than the average small block. |
05-03-2011, 06:41 PM | #20 |
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Re: Any big block 60-66 trucks?
Not a very good pic! |
05-03-2011, 07:48 PM | #21 |
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Re: Any big block 60-66 trucks?
Question to all you guys: Is your big block mounted in:
a) the stock small block location b) moved forward c) on aftermarket or other mounts?
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05-03-2011, 08:49 PM | #22 |
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Re: Any big block 60-66 trucks?
I moved mine to the forward frame holes, using stock mounts on '72 model taller towers (valve cover clearance at firewall snug on the passenger side, maybe 1/2)"
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05-03-2011, 09:09 PM | #23 |
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Re: Any big block 60-66 trucks?
Oldsmobile 455 with a BOP transmission. Homemade engine mounts. I am now working on the rockers, floors and cab corners. I recycled the engine out of my 70 Olds cutlass. Has a mild cam with a "noisy timing gear". I think The truck originally had a six cylinder because of the old standard tranny mount that I cut out. I have a 4-5 drop, with shocks and springs from CPP. I have not determined the gearing but I assume its pretty low geared. It should be a tire smoking beast. I can hardly wait to get it drivable.
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05-04-2011, 07:32 PM | #24 |
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Re: Any big block 60-66 trucks?
My engine is in stock location......Use the same perches Chevy Fleetside used.
Here's a link for the mounts. http://www.summitracing.com/parts/AX...n/?prefilter=1
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05-03-2011, 09:16 PM | #25 |
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Re: Any big block 60-66 trucks?
We fabricated the mounts to move the engine forward and up a bit.
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