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5150 · 03-07-2008, 07:12 PM

Should have just drilled in Alaska 8 years ago, but NO we don't want to hurt the baby seals. I'll hit one over the head with a club every day if i can have my gas down to $1.50 or so again. So should we blame PETA?? People Eating Tasty Animals

Twin turbo sounds kind of cool

screamin_c10 · 03-07-2008, 08:57 PM

Nuf Said....

Psycho71 · 03-07-2008, 09:35 PM

We have a winner!!!!!!!!!

That is the most god-awful thing I've ever seen. We know the owner likes it, but the really bad part is that someone else has probably told him it looks cool too. Absolutely hideous!!!!

And fella's, not to stir the pot or anything. But the last time I checked both Mexico and Canada are in N. America. As is the United States of America. So "American Made" is a very loose term these days.

And before I'd let my wife get my truck or boat in a divorce, I burn it to the ground. But my truck & boat are in my name, as is her Xterra. So I guess I'm somewhat covered there.

As for the foreign motor, I agree that is just wrong, even if it does work good. Stick a chevy motor in anything and it's value is increased, IMHO. But anything else is a no-no.

Jay

73oldsomega · 03-07-2008, 09:46 PM

If i had a Datsun straight six from a 240z-280z and my truck needed a engine.. id do the same thing, Ever hear a Datsun inline? they sound great..to me at least. Not to mention, triple weber's and split pipes make the sound even sweeter.

69_hafton · 03-07-2008, 10:11 PM

If it were my truck, I wouldn't have stuck a Datsun inline 6 in it, but I'd be apt to put a BMW inline 6 in it (or whatever else I have on hand) - triple the horsepower, raise the redline by 2500, and get better gas mileage. The main thing is that I'd still be driving it, that's what being a 67-72 truck enthusiast is about to me, anyway.

But I like the 292 for what it is already, and I'd like to keep it so I can haul stuff or tow a trailer sometimes. That being said, if the 6 ever dies, I've got a Dodge 360 just sitting that runs great that would be a good transplant candidate (for the money, it's free) that could tow about anything. Can't hardly sell the Dodge engine for anything, so I might as well use it?

Anyway, here's my short list:

you could tear it down to the frame and wait 5-10 years until you get the money to put it back on the road

you could stick a gas hungry engine in it and never be able to afford to drive it

worst of all, you could obsess about what another man has under his hood

jgrh64 · 03-07-2008, 11:26 PM

not being able to take the truck to your new home right away after a divorce- the ex can get creative with damage

bigblockorange · 03-09-2008, 01:03 AM

In 1995 I went to look at a 1969 C10 near Biloxi Mississippi. The add read 69 shortbed chevy C10 440 A/T. So I think it's a bored out 427 or a misprinted add and they meant to say 454. Well I was wrong it was a 440 Mopar and a 727 A/T behind it. They welded the engine mounts to the frame of the truck it wasn't even in straight! Wow Swamp water rednecks!!!

BAGGERSOCAL · 03-09-2008, 02:52 AM

Preivouse owner put a sun roof on my 68 Short bed truck .

03-07-2008, 07:12 PM	#1
5150 C10 Club Tennessee Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: White House, TN 37188 Posts: 8,281	Re: The worse thing you could do to our trucks! Should have just drilled in Alaska 8 years ago, but NO we don't want to hurt the baby seals. I'll hit one over the head with a club every day if i can have my gas down to $1.50 or so again. So should we blame PETA?? People Eating Tasty Animals Twin turbo sounds kind of cool __________________ Bryan www.gmtruckshow.com Project "Andes"-Halen's First Truck Project: Patina Burb for he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God’s wrath on the wrongdoer. Romans 13:4 Last edited by 5150; 03-07-2008 at 07:13 PM.

03-07-2008, 08:57 PM	#2
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03-07-2008, 09:35 PM	#3
Psycho71 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kaufman, Tx Posts: 827	Re: The worse thing you could do to our trucks! We have a winner!!!!!!!!! That is the most god-awful thing I've ever seen. We know the owner likes it, but the really bad part is that someone else has probably told him it looks cool too. Absolutely hideous!!!! And fella's, not to stir the pot or anything. But the last time I checked both Mexico and Canada are in N. America. As is the United States of America. So "American Made" is a very loose term these days. And before I'd let my wife get my truck or boat in a divorce, I burn it to the ground. But my truck & boat are in my name, as is her Xterra. So I guess I'm somewhat covered there. As for the foreign motor, I agree that is just wrong, even if it does work good. Stick a chevy motor in anything and it's value is increased, IMHO. But anything else is a no-no. Jay __________________ You only need two tools in life - WD-40 and Duct Tape. If it doesn't move and should, use the WD-40. If it shouldn't move and does, use the duct tape. If a hammer doesn't fix it, you have an electrical problem! Slot Cars, 1:24 Scale, 100MPH@100,000RPM, fastest things on wheels!

03-07-2008, 09:46 PM	#4
73oldsomega Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Mass Posts: 5	Re: The worse thing you could do to our trucks! If i had a Datsun straight six from a 240z-280z and my truck needed a engine.. id do the same thing, Ever hear a Datsun inline? they sound great..to me at least. Not to mention, triple weber's and split pipes make the sound even sweeter. __________________ Ryan 1978 Chevrolet Suburban Silverado 2500 4x4

03-07-2008, 10:11 PM	#5
69_hafton Sleep-Deprived Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 445	Re: The worse thing you could do to our trucks! If it were my truck, I wouldn't have stuck a Datsun inline 6 in it, but I'd be apt to put a BMW inline 6 in it (or whatever else I have on hand) - triple the horsepower, raise the redline by 2500, and get better gas mileage. The main thing is that I'd still be driving it, that's what being a 67-72 truck enthusiast is about to me, anyway. But I like the 292 for what it is already, and I'd like to keep it so I can haul stuff or tow a trailer sometimes. That being said, if the 6 ever dies, I've got a Dodge 360 just sitting that runs great that would be a good transplant candidate (for the money, it's free) that could tow about anything. Can't hardly sell the Dodge engine for anything, so I might as well use it? Anyway, here's my short list: you could tear it down to the frame and wait 5-10 years until you get the money to put it back on the road you could stick a gas hungry engine in it and never be able to afford to drive it worst of all, you could obsess about what another man has under his hood __________________ 1971 K/10 Long Fleetside 350/350 - 6" Lift 1969 C/10 SWB 292 - Sold It

03-07-2008, 11:26 PM	#6
jgrh64 Prestige member Old Farts Club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Cleveland Posts: 502	Re: The worse thing you could do to our trucks! not being able to take the truck to your new home right away after a divorce- the ex can get creative with damage __________________ Hey sombodys gotta do it!

03-09-2008, 01:03 AM	#7
bigblockorange Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: central pa Posts: 428	Re: The worse thing you could do to our trucks! In 1995 I went to look at a 1969 C10 near Biloxi Mississippi. The add read 69 shortbed chevy C10 440 A/T. So I think it's a bored out 427 or a misprinted add and they meant to say 454. Well I was wrong it was a 440 Mopar and a 727 A/T behind it. They welded the engine mounts to the frame of the truck it wasn't even in straight! Wow Swamp water rednecks!!! __________________ I guess you could say I’m not really lazy I’m just real good at doing nothing!!!!

03-09-2008, 02:52 AM	#8
BAGGERSOCAL Active Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: SO CAL Posts: 226	Re: The worse thing you could do to our trucks! Preivouse owner put a sun roof on my 68 Short bed truck .

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