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bonuts · 07-13-2014, 09:03 PM

I have found a '68 GMC short fleet 2 wheel drive that is in great original condition, it has the v6 and a four speed. Are these engines any good and is it a rare truck? Was just looking for a fleet side bed and this truck showed up. Price seems fair so I may take on another project. Just curious if the v6 is a desirable engine or a boat anchor.

Blue GMC · 07-13-2014, 11:30 PM

Not a rare truck just a great one. I always have liked the 67-68 GMC look as it has that classic look but still is more aggressive in appearance than the Chevys.

The v6 will not win any speed races but will pull all day long and is different when you pop the hood. Almost everyone has a v8 in these and the inline and v6s really catch my attention and make me stop at a show.

Sammy · 07-14-2014, 10:27 PM

Cool factor of 8..makes up for the loss of two cylinders as long as you are not in a hurry

**truckster** · 07-14-2014, 11:20 PM

Those engines are torque monsters and almost indestructible.

As far as going fast, they may not have an edge in acceleration, but if you want to haul anything, they'll keep up.

Desirable engine? Oh, yeah.

07-13-2014, 09:03 PM	#1
bonuts Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: BC Posts: 47	Looking at a new project, need info I have found a '68 GMC short fleet 2 wheel drive that is in great original condition, it has the v6 and a four speed. Are these engines any good and is it a rare truck? Was just looking for a fleet side bed and this truck showed up. Price seems fair so I may take on another project. Just curious if the v6 is a desirable engine or a boat anchor. __________________ 1967 Chevy short stepside 1982 S-10 1975 C-10 2wd Short box 2014 Silverado

07-13-2014, 11:30 PM	#2
Blue GMC Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Olathe, KS Posts: 384	Re: Looking at a new project, need info Not a rare truck just a great one. I always have liked the 67-68 GMC look as it has that classic look but still is more aggressive in appearance than the Chevys. The v6 will not win any speed races but will pull all day long and is different when you pop the hood. Almost everyone has a v8 in these and the inline and v6s really catch my attention and make me stop at a show.

07-14-2014, 10:27 PM	#3
Sammy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bonne Terre, Mo Posts: 3,005	Re: Looking at a new project, need info Cool factor of 8..makes up for the loss of two cylinders as long as you are not in a hurry __________________ '69 Chevy Long Fleet & '71 GMC Short Step & Project "ODD BALL" "You can wash a pig, soak it in most expensive perfume. In the end it is still just a pig." ODD BALL build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478629"

07-14-2014, 11:20 PM	#4
truckster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,976	Re: Looking at a new project, need info Those engines are torque monsters and almost indestructible. As far as going fast, they may not have an edge in acceleration, but if you want to haul anything, they'll keep up. Desirable engine? Oh, yeah.

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