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**BOSS** · 10-22-2003, 10:11 PM

I have been wanting a bbc for the 67,and got a call today from a guy that has a 454 complete he wants to trade me for the vette i have.Remember the vette is just for parts,no title and a bent frame.So should i trade or just put everything from the vette into the 67?????????Thanx

**BOSS** · 10-22-2003, 10:17 PM

One more ? Will a 350 tranny hold up behind the 454?

lukecp · 10-22-2003, 10:18 PM

A fresh TH350 should hold up for awhile.....if the big block runs good and the Vette is junk, i would proably do it

**Palf70Step** · 10-22-2003, 10:30 PM

Ditto....But I am not a Vette freak either. Dfeinitely wouldn't do it though if I could not verify how the engine runs.

BLACK AND BLUE 67-72 · 10-22-2003, 10:30 PM

Do it!! But I would at least put a kit in the 350, it'll help just that much more!!

fast71 · 10-22-2003, 10:30 PM

i agree with Yellow 72 ,, Trade !!! theyre is nothing like the power of a big block or the gas mileage. LOL. I would build a healthy 700r4 to put behind it or a 400 turbo. Hell better than that a six speed but I dont have that type of change ,maybe that why I'm running a small block and a 350 turbo.

junkyardjohn · 10-22-2003, 10:31 PM

A T-350 WILL NOT HOLD UP TO A BIG BLOCK FOR ANY LENGTH OF TIME. THATS PROBABLY WHY GM NEVER SOLD A CAR OR TRUCK EQUIPPED WITH A B/B & A T-350

krue · 10-22-2003, 10:36 PM

Sounds like a swap to me!

A.P. · 10-23-2003, 03:08 AM

No....

68 Suburban · 10-23-2003, 03:55 AM

bent frame 84 vette

I would trade.

**Yukon Jack** · 10-23-2003, 09:52 AM

Being just a parts vette I would be inclined to trade. I will let the knowledgable members respond about the tranny cause I don't know anything about tranny strength.

bpmcgee · 10-23-2003, 12:49 PM

Purple,

What year is the 'vette? I've got a friend with a '76 that is looking for some hard to find parts.

Brian

**BOSS** · 10-23-2003, 08:21 PM

It's a 84,not sure how good the motor and tranny are but i think it would look cool with all of the goodies like.....(remote mirrors,hideaway headlights,electronic dash,four wheel disc,ect) in the 67,but i am thinking........BIG BLOCK!!!!!!!!.LOL

ddsmith · 10-23-2003, 08:28 PM

I would rather see a Big Block in a 67 truck than all the bells and whistles from the corvette. With a big block you won't hear bells and whistles, you'll just hear the roar of a big block and that impressive torque will put a smile on your face.

ratrod67 · 10-23-2003, 08:36 PM

Have you thought about parting the vette out? If you bought the BBC for cash how much would it cost you? I know you can get close to 1500 for the front and rear suspension to a street rod guy. Also lots of 1st gen Camaro guys are looking for the brakes off the C4 Vette's for a big brake upgrade without having to buy the Baer brakes. You might want to check out Vette prices on E-bay and local to you before you make your decision. I parted out a wrecked 89 Vette 2 years ago. I bought it for 2800 and when finished I made about 1700 more than that and still had the LT1, tranny and seats.

**BOSS** · 10-23-2003, 08:49 PM

might have to check on that as i got this one for $1000

Class of 69 · 10-23-2003, 09:30 PM

There's a reason they call small blocks "mouse" motors, and big blocks "rat" motors. Once you've stuck your foot deep in a fat rats ass, there's NO going back!!!!

And I'm also with fast 71....Put some 4.11's and a 6 speed in it

Real race trucks have clutch's.

**BOSS** · 10-23-2003, 09:45 PM

What would you guys suggest for a manual tranny?prices?the 67 has the 3 speed on the colum so the clutch setup is there

cduster · 10-24-2003, 12:29 AM

I have been running a th350 behind my 454 for 4 years without a problem. I had the tranny overhauled and added a shift kit when I origanally did the swap. I don't baby it, but I don't drive it like it is rented either. I like it, but I am eventually going to swap it for a th400. Dan

Hooter · 10-24-2003, 01:43 AM

BIG BLOCK BIG BLOCK BIG BLOCK BIG BLOCK!!! I have owned 2 of em, one is still my 69 cst/10 with an LS6 out of a 70 biscaine cop car, and the other was my old cheyenne super 454, the only thing is gas milage, but now that I have a good job I regret selling my 454 I miss it a lot!!

casey · 10-24-2003, 03:55 AM

come on you know you want it, you just got to have a BIG BLOCK, if the vette is toast, I'd swap it and like they boys were saying splurge on a good tranny, I wouldn't hook it up to that three speed, thats as bad as putting a 2 barrel on the BB, all blabbing aside if the motor is done right I'd swap it in a heart beat, I've had a couple of BB myself, and theres nothing like having one of those beasts under the hood.

**BOSS** · 10-24-2003, 10:21 PM

OK OK we traded tonight,he is going to pick it up tomorrow and start putting the 454 and 350 tranny in sometime next week.Didnt know he was going to install........oh yeah for $50 he has a set of buckets for a 67cst that needs recovered that i am getting also.

dinnut · 10-24-2003, 11:18 PM

50 bucks? dang that is cheap for buckets.

10-22-2003, 10:11 PM	#1
BOSS Just here to help Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Norwood,Mo Posts: 3,890	Should I??? I have been wanting a bbc for the 67,and got a call today from a guy that has a 454 complete he wants to trade me for the vette i have.Remember the vette is just for parts,no title and a bent frame.So should i trade or just put everything from the vette into the 67?????????Thanx __________________ Support our site Norwood Survivor

10-22-2003, 10:17 PM	#2
BOSS Just here to help Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Norwood,Mo Posts: 3,890	One more ? Will a 350 tranny hold up behind the 454? __________________ Support our site Norwood Survivor

10-22-2003, 10:18 PM	#3
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	A fresh TH350 should hold up for awhile.....if the big block runs good and the Vette is junk, i would proably do it __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

10-22-2003, 10:30 PM	#4
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,216	Ditto....But I am not a Vette freak either. Dfeinitely wouldn't do it though if I could not verify how the engine runs. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

10-22-2003, 10:30 PM	#5
BLACK AND BLUE 67-72 Firefighter Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Yellville, Ar, USA Posts: 1,943	Do it!! But I would at least put a kit in the 350, it'll help just that much more!! __________________ '72 Chevy SWB 350 Auto '67 GMC LWB 350 4 speed '70 Chevy 4x4 Stepside 350 Auto Yellville, Ar. USA

10-22-2003, 10:30 PM	#6
fast71 Drive it like U stole it Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: tunnel hill ,GA /Chatt,TN Posts: 956	i agree with Yellow 72 ,, Trade !!! theyre is nothing like the power of a big block or the gas mileage. LOL. I would build a healthy 700r4 to put behind it or a 400 turbo. Hell better than that a six speed but I dont have that type of change ,maybe that why I'm running a small block and a 350 turbo. __________________ 71 custom 10 swb 72 nova ss 72 nova custom 87 s10 96 burb 94 camry 53 5 window 3100

10-22-2003, 10:31 PM	#7
junkyardjohn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SOMERSET KY. Posts: 6,425	A T-350 WILL NOT HOLD UP TO A BIG BLOCK FOR ANY LENGTH OF TIME. THATS PROBABLY WHY GM NEVER SOLD A CAR OR TRUCK EQUIPPED WITH A B/B & A T-350 __________________ junkyardjohn 69 1 TON TOW TRUCK // 84 4WD CUCV BLAZER// 85 1 TON 4WD STAKE TRUCK// 86 M1031 5/4 TON 4WD CUCV// ALOT OF OLD TRUCKS FOR ONE OLD MAN TO DRIVE. THERES ROOM FOR ALL OF GODS CREATURES RIGHT NEXT TO MY MASHED POTATOES// LIFE MEMBER OF P.E.T.A (PEOPLE EATING TASTY ANIMALS) DON'T RENT U-HAUL ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH IT WILL AMAZE PART OF THE PEOPLE & ASTONISH THE REST

10-22-2003, 10:36 PM	#8
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Sounds like a swap to me! __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

10-23-2003, 03:08 AM	#9
A.P. Black 72 Chevy Join Date: May 2002 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 662	No.... __________________ 72 Chevy, SWB, 350engine, TH400

10-23-2003, 03:55 AM	#10
68 Suburban Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: From Chicago, Live in Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,802	bent frame 84 vette I would trade. __________________ Just sitting here contemplating contemplation.

10-23-2003, 09:52 AM	#11
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Being just a parts vette I would be inclined to trade. I will let the knowledgable members respond about the tranny cause I don't know anything about tranny strength. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

10-23-2003, 12:49 PM	#12
bpmcgee Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 2,181	Purple, What year is the 'vette? I've got a friend with a '76 that is looking for some hard to find parts. Brian

10-23-2003, 08:21 PM	#13
BOSS Just here to help Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Norwood,Mo Posts: 3,890	It's a 84,not sure how good the motor and tranny are but i think it would look cool with all of the goodies like.....(remote mirrors,hideaway headlights,electronic dash,four wheel disc,ect) in the 67,but i am thinking........BIG BLOCK!!!!!!!!.LOL __________________ Support our site Norwood Survivor

10-23-2003, 08:28 PM	#14
ddsmith Glowing since 1978 Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Lusby,MD,USA Posts: 532	I would rather see a Big Block in a 67 truck than all the bells and whistles from the corvette. With a big block you won't hear bells and whistles, you'll just hear the roar of a big block and that impressive torque will put a smile on your face. __________________ 66 Chevy C30 Stakebody Dump, PS,PB, 327cu in 71 Corvette Coupe 454 4 speed 69 Chevy C20 Custom Camper

10-23-2003, 08:36 PM	#15
ratrod67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 2,269	Have you thought about parting the vette out? If you bought the BBC for cash how much would it cost you? I know you can get close to 1500 for the front and rear suspension to a street rod guy. Also lots of 1st gen Camaro guys are looking for the brakes off the C4 Vette's for a big brake upgrade without having to buy the Baer brakes. You might want to check out Vette prices on E-bay and local to you before you make your decision. I parted out a wrecked 89 Vette 2 years ago. I bought it for 2800 and when finished I made about 1700 more than that and still had the LT1, tranny and seats.



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10-23-2003, 08:49 PM	#16
BOSS Just here to help Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Norwood,Mo Posts: 3,890	might have to check on that as i got this one for $1000 __________________ Support our site Norwood Survivor

10-23-2003, 09:30 PM	#17
Class of 69 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Stillwater MN Posts: 1,166	There's a reason they call small blocks "mouse" motors, and big blocks "rat" motors. Once you've stuck your foot deep in a fat rats ass, there's NO going back!!!! And I'm also with fast 71....Put some 4.11's and a 6 speed in it Real race trucks have clutch's. __________________ 69 GMC K10 ..some restoration required....still..

10-23-2003, 09:45 PM	#18
BOSS Just here to help Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Norwood,Mo Posts: 3,890	What would you guys suggest for a manual tranny?prices?the 67 has the 3 speed on the colum so the clutch setup is there __________________ Support our site Norwood Survivor

10-24-2003, 12:29 AM	#19
cduster Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: S.W. Michigan Posts: 403	I have been running a th350 behind my 454 for 4 years without a problem. I had the tranny overhauled and added a shift kit when I origanally did the swap. I don't baby it, but I don't drive it like it is rented either. I like it, but I am eventually going to swap it for a th400. Dan

10-24-2003, 01:43 AM	#20
Hooter My other Love Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Castlegar B.C. Canada Posts: 4,085	BIG BLOCK BIG BLOCK BIG BLOCK BIG BLOCK!!! I have owned 2 of em, one is still my 69 cst/10 with an LS6 out of a 70 biscaine cop car, and the other was my old cheyenne super 454, the only thing is gas milage, but now that I have a good job I regret selling my 454 I miss it a lot!! __________________ Castlegar B.C.The great white North (Canada Eh!) Hooter_5@hotmail.com First generation Monte Carlo club pictures of my life

10-24-2003, 03:55 AM	#21
casey Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kelowna B.C. Canada Posts: 2,048	come on you know you want it, you just got to have a BIG BLOCK, if the vette is toast, I'd swap it and like they boys were saying splurge on a good tranny, I wouldn't hook it up to that three speed, thats as bad as putting a 2 barrel on the BB, all blabbing aside if the motor is done right I'd swap it in a heart beat, I've had a couple of BB myself, and theres nothing like having one of those beasts under the hood.

10-24-2003, 10:21 PM	#22
BOSS Just here to help Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Norwood,Mo Posts: 3,890	OK OK we traded tonight,he is going to pick it up tomorrow and start putting the 454 and 350 tranny in sometime next week.Didnt know he was going to install........oh yeah for $50 he has a set of buckets for a 67cst that needs recovered that i am getting also. __________________ Support our site Norwood Survivor

10-24-2003, 11:18 PM	#23
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	50 bucks? dang that is cheap for buckets. __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9"

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