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TP from Cntl PA · 09-30-2006, 09:27 AM

I found this beast on ebay the other night............I wish I was closer to it because as they say, I'd raise my hand and not put it down until I hear the word sold. Talk about an awesome engine to put in a pickup!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Chevr...QQcmdZViewItem

For the record, don't know the seller or anything about it, I'd just like to see the old girl saved............It would definitely be a neat rig to drive daily, that Perk would never let you down! I am excited to see what he gets for it, I might have to sell mine and build another one with a bigger engine

wibilly · 09-30-2006, 02:42 PM

pretty cool but to far for me

Longhorn Man · 09-30-2006, 03:18 PM

it's an ex big block truck too.

qksilver · 09-30-2006, 11:26 PM

interesting truck..........makes one think

**special-K** · 09-30-2006, 11:36 PM

I wish I knew more specs on that motor.I know they ain`t the perkiest things,but mpg would be worth it.Dodge used one in a very few trucks early in the LT diesel game.I wanna say`78.They didn`t sell and were screamin`for a turbo.

TP from Cntl PA · 10-01-2006, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

I wish I knew more specs on that motor.I know they ain`t the perkiest things,but mpg would be worth it.Dodge used one in a very few trucks early in the LT diesel game.I wanna say`78.They didn`t sell and were screamin`for a turbo.

354 Perkins..........ROCK SOLID Dependable, and they are snappy. I got one in a Oliver Farm tractor and I love it. You can put the juice right to them(I got my pump maxed out) and they run hard. They have a CAV injection pump and parts are easily available through CAT.......

I believe your thinking of the Mitsubi*ch'es that dodge ran..........A 354T Perkins would run with a 5.9 12V Cummins IMO, and if you had the money, it would probably outrun it, without all the vibration of the 5.9

**special-K** · 10-01-2006, 09:12 PM

They were definately Perkins diesels in those Dodges.By the time a 4wd magazine did a road test on one,they were discontinued

.This was early in the game.I really think they shoulda gave it more time.It would have been up against the GM 5.7 and no Ford competition.I`ve seen some Perkins` in marine applications and they are a respectible workhorse.

TP from Cntl PA · 10-01-2006, 09:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

They were definately Perkins diesels in those Dodges.By the time a 4wd magazine did a road test on one,they were discontinued

.This was early in the game.I really think they shoulda gave it more time.It would have been up against the GM 5.7 and no Ford competition.I`ve seen some Perkins` in marine applications and they are a respectible workhorse.

Are you sure, never heard of one...........Friend of mine had one with a Scrapbi*chy in it from the factory. Wasn't powerful by anymeans.

Ford used Perkins in pickups overseas years ago.

nutsforchevys · 10-02-2006, 08:35 AM

When I was in High School a friend of mines dad stuck a perkins in his 72 ford 1/2 ton. He drove it for about 15 years. It was pretty cool he cut a hole in the hood and ran the exhaust straight up LOL!

timcos · 10-02-2006, 09:30 AM

Looks like the auction is being propped up. Most of the bidders are -2, 0 and 1 points...that is an indication that the bidding is being shilled.

Tim

**special-K** · 10-02-2006, 10:03 AM

If I get a chance,I may actually have that magazine in my stash somewhere.You and millions other haven`t heard of them.They sold very few before stopping.It was 10 years or so before the Cummins.To find one would surely be rare,it was the year they came out.I bet the info could be had through Dodge,somehow.

09-30-2006, 09:27 AM	#1
TP from Cntl PA Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Central PA....In the Berg of Nisbet Posts: 790	Here is a '71 1/2 ton that would get you awesome mpg, someone save it! I found this beast on ebay the other night............I wish I was closer to it because as they say, I'd raise my hand and not put it down until I hear the word sold. Talk about an awesome engine to put in a pickup! http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Chevr...QQcmdZViewItem For the record, don't know the seller or anything about it, I'd just like to see the old girl saved............It would definitely be a neat rig to drive daily, that Perk would never let you down! I am excited to see what he gets for it, I might have to sell mine and build another one with a bigger engine __________________ '72 K-20 EFI'ed 250 Inline/4spd stake body, Farm Truck '71 C-20 Cummins Diesel Powered, In storage thanks to $5.00 diesel! '69 3500 GMC 305V-6/4spd, Still under reconstruction.......... Inlines Rule! 6 soldiers standing is better than 8 laying down!!!!!!!!

09-30-2006, 02:42 PM	#2
wibilly Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: northwestern wi Posts: 2,111	Re: Here is a '71 1/2 ton that would get you awesome mpg, someone save it! pretty cool but to far for me __________________ common sense isn't so common anymore

09-30-2006, 03:18 PM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Here is a '71 1/2 ton that would get you awesome mpg, someone save it! it's an ex big block truck too.

09-30-2006, 11:26 PM	#4
qksilver Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southern Pines NC Posts: 3,853	Re: Here is a '71 1/2 ton that would get you awesome mpg, someone save it! interesting truck..........makes one think

09-30-2006, 11:36 PM	#5
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: Here is a '71 1/2 ton that would get you awesome mpg, someone save it! I wish I knew more specs on that motor.I know they ain`t the perkiest things,but mpg would be worth it.Dodge used one in a very few trucks early in the LT diesel game.I wanna say`78.They didn`t sell and were screamin`for a turbo. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

10-01-2006, 09:12 PM	#7
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: Here is a '71 1/2 ton that would get you awesome mpg, someone save it! They were definately Perkins diesels in those Dodges.By the time a 4wd magazine did a road test on one,they were discontinued.This was early in the game.I really think they shoulda gave it more time.It would have been up against the GM 5.7 and no Ford competition.I`ve seen some Perkins` in marine applications and they are a respectible workhorse. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

10-02-2006, 08:35 AM	#9
nutsforchevys Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Stephenville, Texas Posts: 420	Re: Here is a '71 1/2 ton that would get you awesome mpg, someone save it! When I was in High School a friend of mines dad stuck a perkins in his 72 ford 1/2 ton. He drove it for about 15 years. It was pretty cool he cut a hole in the hood and ran the exhaust straight up LOL! __________________ 72 Super Cheyenne lwb 4X4 Ocra / White 88 Chevy 1 ton Dumptruck 88 Chevy 1ton Flat bed 4X4 white

10-02-2006, 09:30 AM	#10
timcos Chief Honcho In Charge Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bentonville AR Posts: 970	Re: Here is a '71 1/2 ton that would get you awesome mpg, someone save it! Looks like the auction is being propped up. Most of the bidders are -2, 0 and 1 points...that is an indication that the bidding is being shilled. Tim __________________ 1992 1500 4x4 Shortbed 1984 Ford F250 Supercab Longbed 6.9L Diesel 1972 K10 Cheyenne Super Fleetside Short Bed - 350 - A/C 1971 VW SuperBeetle 1960 Wife 1984 Son 1986 Son 1989 Son Previous Trucks 1967 C10 SWB (1980-1981) 1971 C10 LWB (1998-2004)

10-02-2006, 10:03 AM	#11
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: Here is a '71 1/2 ton that would get you awesome mpg, someone save it! If I get a chance,I may actually have that magazine in my stash somewhere.You and millions other haven`t heard of them.They sold very few before stopping.It was 10 years or so before the Cummins.To find one would surely be rare,it was the year they came out.I bet the info could be had through Dodge,somehow. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

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