67 Chevy Diesel 4X4 just came in for some wiring... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Classic Heartbeat** · 01-17-2013, 02:50 PM

I thought you guys might like to see this one... It is a 67 Chevy 1 ton Dump Truck. The owner brought it to me to completely rewire it. I believe it has a 478 GMC Toroflow V-6. Interesting looking motor. Kind of cool, but I would have used a Duramax. WES

treveiger · 01-17-2013, 02:51 PM

Nice looking truck. The tires seem small....
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daves72C10D · 01-17-2013, 02:59 PM

Didn't really have to shoehorn that in there. Looks good.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 01-17-2013, 03:09 PM

The motor fit pretty well. I am glad, because I have to work around it..lol Tires and wheels are paint rags. He has larger ones for it. WES

**truckster** · 01-17-2013, 03:45 PM

Cool. Thanks for sharing.

SS Tim · 01-17-2013, 07:31 PM

OK Wes, Now you need to tell me about the 4x4. Is it a NAPCO (HO52 style front axle, pass. drop) or maybe a Marmon-Herrington (Spicer 70 closed, driver drop) kit conversion by any chance? Is it a frame swap type conversion or a "factory style" like Diesel Wrencher's Longhorn?

**Classic Heartbeat** · 01-17-2013, 07:45 PM

Honestly Tim, I do not know much about it. The customer brought it to me like you see it. I think it is a 3/4 ton 4X4 chassis that has been boxed and modified heavely. I haven't looked close enough to determain much yet. WES

SS Tim · 01-17-2013, 08:02 PM

Thanks Wes,
There was a 67 NAPCO around Bremerton IIRC that I lost track of.

**Dieselwrencher** · 01-17-2013, 08:29 PM

Wow, that is an awesome truck!

Spartan · 01-17-2013, 08:43 PM

Nice. 4x4 work trucks are my bias. They remind me of my childhood in NorCal when my uncle (69 K20 LWB) and my pops (66 napco panel) would bring me along cutting trees and fighting fires. Fun times.
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**Bob B.** · 01-17-2013, 09:36 PM

That looks like a D478 Toroflow allright. Actually a pretty easy swap, the Toroflow was related to the GMC V-6's, and had the same bell housing bolt pattern. I have seen this swap done before.

**WIDESIDE72** · 01-17-2013, 10:39 PM

What kind of hp and torque did the Tori flow make? Are they 2 stroke?
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**WIDESIDE72** · 01-17-2013, 10:41 PM

I wish I had hung on to the 6.2 Detroit diesel out of my 82 3/4 tonsuburban. It had 345k moles on it and still ran good. It would have made a great daily driver. I was pulling down 20 mpg highway! A SWB pickup would have been even better!
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01-17-2013, 02:50 PM	#1
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	67 Chevy Diesel 4X4 just came in for some wiring... I thought you guys might like to see this one... It is a 67 Chevy 1 ton Dump Truck. The owner brought it to me to completely rewire it. I believe it has a 478 GMC Toroflow V-6. Interesting looking motor. Kind of cool, but I would have used a Duramax. WES Attached Images __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

01-17-2013, 02:51 PM	#2
treveiger Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: South Dakota Posts: 4,093	Re: 67 Chevy Diesel 4X4 just came in for some wiring... Nice looking truck. The tires seem small.... Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1969 Chevy c20(Miss Hackjob)

01-17-2013, 02:59 PM	#3
daves72C10D Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Vale, NC Posts: 283	Re: 67 Chevy Diesel 4X4 just came in for some wiring... Didn't really have to shoehorn that in there. Looks good. __________________ 1972 Custom 10 Deluxe- original paint, interior- 72k miles http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2466316 Cheap, Fast or Good. Pick any two. 1990 Eagle Talon AWD 1991.5 W250 CTD 1992 Cushman Truckster- Haulster

01-17-2013, 03:09 PM	#4
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Re: 67 Chevy Diesel 4X4 just came in for some wiring... The motor fit pretty well. I am glad, because I have to work around it..lol Tires and wheels are paint rags. He has larger ones for it. WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

01-17-2013, 03:45 PM	#5
truckster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,976	Re: 67 Chevy Diesel 4X4 just came in for some wiring... Cool. Thanks for sharing.

01-17-2013, 07:31 PM	#6
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: 67 Chevy Diesel 4X4 just came in for some wiring... OK Wes, Now you need to tell me about the 4x4. Is it a NAPCO (HO52 style front axle, pass. drop) or maybe a Marmon-Herrington (Spicer 70 closed, driver drop) kit conversion by any chance? Is it a frame swap type conversion or a "factory style" like Diesel Wrencher's Longhorn? __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban

01-17-2013, 07:45 PM	#7
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Re: 67 Chevy Diesel 4X4 just came in for some wiring... Honestly Tim, I do not know much about it. The customer brought it to me like you see it. I think it is a 3/4 ton 4X4 chassis that has been boxed and modified heavely. I haven't looked close enough to determain much yet. WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

01-17-2013, 08:02 PM	#8
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: 67 Chevy Diesel 4X4 just came in for some wiring... Thanks Wes, There was a 67 NAPCO around Bremerton IIRC that I lost track of. Attached Images __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban

01-17-2013, 08:29 PM	#9
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01-17-2013, 08:43 PM	#10
Spartan Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Backwoods, OR Posts: 888	Re: 67 Chevy Diesel 4X4 just came in for some wiring... Nice. 4x4 work trucks are my bias. They remind me of my childhood in NorCal when my uncle (69 K20 LWB) and my pops (66 napco panel) would bring me along cutting trees and fighting fires. Fun times. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ '69 K20 350/4 speed/Rockwell/D44/HO52. "orange rhymes with door hinge"

01-17-2013, 09:36 PM	#11
Bob B. Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,363	Re: 67 Chevy Diesel 4X4 just came in for some wiring... That looks like a D478 Toroflow allright. Actually a pretty easy swap, the Toroflow was related to the GMC V-6's, and had the same bell housing bolt pattern. I have seen this swap done before. __________________ 1967 GMC CM-2500 Camper Cruiser, 351E V-6, NP 435 4 speed, Dana 60, and factory A/C. 2012 GMC K-3500 WT regular cab, 6.0L Vortec, 6L90.

01-17-2013, 10:39 PM	#12
WIDESIDE72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cedar Park, Texas Posts: 7,500	Re: 67 Chevy Diesel 4X4 just came in for some wiring... What kind of hp and torque did the Tori flow make? Are they 2 stroke? Posted via Mobile Device

01-17-2013, 10:41 PM	#13
WIDESIDE72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cedar Park, Texas Posts: 7,500	Re: 67 Chevy Diesel 4X4 just came in for some wiring... I wish I had hung on to the 6.2 Detroit diesel out of my 82 3/4 tonsuburban. It had 345k moles on it and still ran good. It would have made a great daily driver. I was pulling down 20 mpg highway! A SWB pickup would have been even better! Posted via Mobile Device

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