Picked up the '73 from LV...pics and questions...

[jchav62]

Well as many of you know, last weekend we went down to Las Vegas to pick up the latest project. She needs alot of work, but it will be done. It's a 73 Cheyenne Super 10...It has a 350 with a th400, positrac rearend, factory tach and a cool stance. I have the sheet metal for the front already. Work on it will start probably this weekend or next if all goes well... I have a few questions...I was looking at the options list..Turns out this truck originally came with a 454. It came with every option available, I think..the list is full...454, th400 trans, A/C, Power steering, positrac, tachometer, trim package, the works.

My questions for the gurus are:

1-How common was it back then for a half-ton, shortbed truck to come with a 454?

2-What gear ratio might I have?

3-Rare or not?

Here's some pics of the load-up...Thanks! -jc