im going to look at a truck tomorrow 71 swb

[sjarrett71]

I'm no expert but I will chime in anyway.

I wouldn't buy it. sounds like you'd be putting a lot of money into it. I've seen trucks for $2500 in better condition. If it's been in a barn in Texas, why does it have rust? Also, like 70rs/ss said, it sounds like it was beat on a bit and they just stuck the 307 in there. If it was a drag truck I would be leary.

[allen123]

i didnt mean it used to be a drag truck i meant that the transmission is set up for more of racing then a daily driver

[jkaylor68gmc]

we gotta see this thing

[HoupPhotography]

If it's a th 400 (?) with a stall in it, all you meed to do is replace the stall converter to something that is more streetable. If I remember right a 300 stall you need to have the rev at 2500 rpms to launch (drag racing) I guess you could drive it on the street but to much of a pain for a daily. I might be off on the stall info, but they are still not optional for a daily driver.

You'll be sitting at stop lights sounding like your on the tree at an NHRA pro-stock event......

[1LoC10]

looks cool to me

[71swb4x4]

2800 stall would not be streetable for a stock type engine. You should be able to get a stock type converter at any parts house.

[allen123]

alright do you know how much they would cost and what kind of stall would i need

[ed2552]

A good converter should be anywhere from $150 to $500 for a brand name, like B&M. I think it should be like 1500 stall, but don't quote me on that. Don't worry TOO much on the 305, my 67 has a 305 and it is a good motor, they put them in from 70's till about 99, they are decent enough for mileage and power.

[allen123]

well we are about to leave and were gonna stay the night
i'll let you guys know how everything goes

[jorgensensc]

Why don't you ask a board member that lives in the area to look it over before you waste your time and gas. I would probably offer the board member a little money for there time. Maybe 100.00 or so. They could take pictures of the problem areas and check for major bondo. The problem with driving all that way is it will be hard to stop yourself from buying it when you get there. You won't want to go home empty handed. JMHO.
Shawn

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[tim21391]

i had a complete engine and trans and radiator rebuild all for 5 grand and we had the engine dolled up in performance parts like intake and everything..402/400 turbo combo...we had a shift kit put in the tranny so all in all i think if it was me i would love to spend 2500 on this truck and spend 5 grand on a nice engine...you will love these trucks i bet even the way it looks right now u will turn heads in it

[tim21391]

5 grand included...having the engine, trans, and radiator taken out by someone else getting rebuilt by a shop and getting put back in so for all that i didnt think it was too bad

[49m]

I have a 2800 stall in my camaro that has a 700r4 and i drive it daily.