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hewlett2002000 · 07-07-2007, 01:56 AM

well guys im thinking about trying to make a deal for a 64-66 panel truck. i would like to get it and make a every day driver out of it. something that gets at least fair gas mileage. right now it has a 3 on the column with a 230IL6 that needs rebuilt. could i get good mileage from that? if not what could i put in it to get good mileage? i wouldent be looking for alot of power as it would just be something dependable i know i could get in and go, and know i can pass a few gas stations. any ideas?
thanks,
John

joehalford01 · 07-07-2007, 02:00 AM

i know this sounds dumb but a big block cadillac motor could get you some really good mileage with high gearing, and some power to boot. They make so much torque that they don't have to rev much to move the weight around.

ClassicAutoResto · 07-07-2007, 08:55 PM

my 91 1ton suburban with a 350 TBI/700r4 got 17 miles to the gallon with an 8650 lb curb weight. Plenty of pwer when you need it, and not too hard to convert over if you get a complete donor truck 87-91 old style. Totals are cheap in our area and make great donors. Good Luck John!!!! Jerry

jchav62 · 07-09-2007, 09:41 AM

I would suggest a later model TBI motor, like a 4.3 v6 or a 350.... The older I6's aren't all that great in gas mileage.

07-07-2007, 01:56 AM	#1
hewlett2002000 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Cleveland, Tx Posts: 1,619	64-66 panel truck well guys im thinking about trying to make a deal for a 64-66 panel truck. i would like to get it and make a every day driver out of it. something that gets at least fair gas mileage. right now it has a 3 on the column with a 230IL6 that needs rebuilt. could i get good mileage from that? if not what could i put in it to get good mileage? i wouldent be looking for alot of power as it would just be something dependable i know i could get in and go, and know i can pass a few gas stations. any ideas? thanks, John __________________ Respect: 1. A feeling of appreciative, often deferential regard; esteem. 2. The state of being regarded with honor or esteem. 3. Willingness to show consideration or appreciation. When you fail to show consideration to others values you are showing disrespect.

07-07-2007, 02:00 AM	#2
joehalford01 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Visalia, CA Posts: 98	Re: 64-66 panel truck i know this sounds dumb but a big block cadillac motor could get you some really good mileage with high gearing, and some power to boot. They make so much torque that they don't have to rev much to move the weight around.

07-07-2007, 08:55 PM	#3
ClassicAutoResto Rust Buster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Lebanon, Ky Posts: 558	Re: 64-66 panel truck my 91 1ton suburban with a 350 TBI/700r4 got 17 miles to the gallon with an 8650 lb curb weight. Plenty of pwer when you need it, and not too hard to convert over if you get a complete donor truck 87-91 old style. Totals are cheap in our area and make great donors. Good Luck John!!!! Jerry

07-09-2007, 09:41 AM	#4
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: 64-66 panel truck I would suggest a later model TBI motor, like a 4.3 v6 or a 350.... The older I6's aren't all that great in gas mileage. __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4

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