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Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Gonzales, La
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Options: 6 cyl SWB's Vs BB LWBs.
Just wondering?
If you had the choice between two trucks and condition of both is equal which would you pick. It's between a 6 cylinder, 3 on the tree, SWB truck or a BB automatic LWB truck. Just a question I have struggled to answer myself. I know SWB truck command a premium price and usually BB trucks do too. Remember, This is more a matter of personal opinion rather than Value.
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MyToys: Goldilocks the "Ol School Survivor" 1968 C10, SWB Stepside, 08/15 TOTM, 250 CI 6 cylinder, 3 on the tree, 3.73 rear, 3/5 static drop, 23,500 original miles. Samson the 1970 CST10, LWB, 462Ci, Turbo 350 tranny, 3.08 rear gear, PB, PS, A/C, AM/FM, 2/4 Drop. Brutus the 1998 Camaro Z28, 33,500 original miles, LS1, 519 RWHP/497 RWTQ. Member of the Louisiana Classic Truck Club, LCTC Member of the Louisiana C10 Club Member of the Baton Rouge Drifters Car Club |
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Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Olathe, KS
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Re: Options: 6 cyl SWB's Vs BB LWBs.
BB LWB already has the motor I want and body work costs the same can save some money
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Re: Options: 6 cyl SWB's Vs BB LWBs.
I buy what I like,so it would depend on which one I'd rather have t the time. I don't get excited over big blocks. In fact,the big block deters me. So,I'd take the SWB 6cyl. My preference in long beds is C/20s and shortbeds is SWB anyway,not that I wouldn't have a long C/10
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Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Gonzales, La
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Re: Options: 6 cyl SWB's Vs BB LWBs.
I'm in kinda the same spot. If not going to use as a daily driver then BB LWB gets my vote. If I plan to drive it a lot the the 6 cylinder SWB gets it. I'm not too hung up on one or the other.
Although I will say that a 6 cylinder SWB with 3.73:1 gears get about 12-15 mpg according to a few buddies who own them. Maybe they don't have them tuned right. I get 10-11 mpg with my BB LWB. I bought mine not for the BB but because I like LWB trucks. Like my grandpa taught me. If you can't put a 4X8 sheet of plywood and close the tailgate without it hanging out it's not a practical truck to own for work.
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MyToys: Goldilocks the "Ol School Survivor" 1968 C10, SWB Stepside, 08/15 TOTM, 250 CI 6 cylinder, 3 on the tree, 3.73 rear, 3/5 static drop, 23,500 original miles. Samson the 1970 CST10, LWB, 462Ci, Turbo 350 tranny, 3.08 rear gear, PB, PS, A/C, AM/FM, 2/4 Drop. Brutus the 1998 Camaro Z28, 33,500 original miles, LS1, 519 RWHP/497 RWTQ. Member of the Louisiana Classic Truck Club, LCTC Member of the Louisiana C10 Club Member of the Baton Rouge Drifters Car Club |
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Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Gonzales, La
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Re: Options: 6 cyl SWB's Vs BB LWBs.
By the way, I am looking for a SWB truck to fix up, I like them all is my problem. Lol
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MyToys: Goldilocks the "Ol School Survivor" 1968 C10, SWB Stepside, 08/15 TOTM, 250 CI 6 cylinder, 3 on the tree, 3.73 rear, 3/5 static drop, 23,500 original miles. Samson the 1970 CST10, LWB, 462Ci, Turbo 350 tranny, 3.08 rear gear, PB, PS, A/C, AM/FM, 2/4 Drop. Brutus the 1998 Camaro Z28, 33,500 original miles, LS1, 519 RWHP/497 RWTQ. Member of the Louisiana Classic Truck Club, LCTC Member of the Louisiana C10 Club Member of the Baton Rouge Drifters Car Club |
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