How rare ???? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

bestchevyfan · 06-23-2009, 12:58 PM

A 1972 bb swb stepside 3 speed. Buddy

**fine69** · 06-23-2009, 02:03 PM

Shortbed big block trucks are not all that common.

3 speed automatic or manual?

my67chevytruck · 06-23-2009, 02:06 PM

lets see some pics.....

Longhorn Man · 06-23-2009, 04:17 PM

if original (and can be proven) a short/step with a big block is very rare. Short/FLEET trucks were never real common with a big block, but not super rare.
a 3 speed with a big block is very odd, but no one wants them either, so that's more of a sore spot than a selling point IMO.

**fine69** · 06-23-2009, 04:40 PM

I saw a short fleet big block truck with a 3 speed manual on the column once.

Why someone would want that is beyond me.

PanelDeland · 06-23-2009, 04:44 PM

I like the three speed column shift.One thing is for sure,if a thief tries to steal it he will be to young to know how to drive it or too old to run if you catch him.I took mine to be inspected once and the kid doing the inspection did all the items on the list until it came time to drive it(In Tx at the time they had to drive it a short ways to test operation).He looked at me and said "I can't find drive,where's the indicator?"
I had to drive it for him and let him ride and watch.He could not believe a standard where the shift was on the column.

**special-K** · 06-23-2009, 05:26 PM

Actually,back when these trucks were built automatics were still considered weak for te=rucks by many and manuals still held their own at the drag strip.You get true "lock-up" and total control of your shifting points.They were the HD 3spd,too.With a torquey powerful motor the tall first got you off the line and ahead before you shifted.Back 10 or so more years and you`ll find alot of performance cars ran 3spds,Especially before the turbo hydromatics.I owned a`68 short Fleetside 396/3spd/posi/tach truck that was one of two identical trucks ordered by two brothers that were into drag racing.

06-23-2009, 12:58 PM	#1
bestchevyfan Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: new market, alabama Posts: 1,330	How rare ???? A 1972 bb swb stepside 3 speed. Buddy

06-23-2009, 02:03 PM	#2
fine69 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Urbana,Ohio,USA Posts: 4,618	Re: How rare ???? Shortbed big block trucks are not all that common. 3 speed automatic or manual? __________________ 2008 Chevy HHR 1/2 panel. 1949 Chevy Panel truck(just sittin, waiting) Board member #6

06-23-2009, 02:06 PM	#3
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: How rare ???? lets see some pics..... __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470

06-23-2009, 04:17 PM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: How rare ???? if original (and can be proven) a short/step with a big block is very rare. Short/FLEET trucks were never real common with a big block, but not super rare. a 3 speed with a big block is very odd, but no one wants them either, so that's more of a sore spot than a selling point IMO.

06-23-2009, 04:40 PM	#5
fine69 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Urbana,Ohio,USA Posts: 4,618	Re: How rare ???? I saw a short fleet big block truck with a 3 speed manual on the column once. Why someone would want that is beyond me. __________________ 2008 Chevy HHR 1/2 panel. 1949 Chevy Panel truck(just sittin, waiting) Board member #6

06-23-2009, 04:44 PM	#6
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Re: How rare ???? I like the three speed column shift.One thing is for sure,if a thief tries to steal it he will be to young to know how to drive it or too old to run if you catch him.I took mine to be inspected once and the kid doing the inspection did all the items on the list until it came time to drive it(In Tx at the time they had to drive it a short ways to test operation).He looked at me and said "I can't find drive,where's the indicator?" I had to drive it for him and let him ride and watch.He could not believe a standard where the shift was on the column. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

06-23-2009, 05:26 PM	#7
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: How rare ???? Actually,back when these trucks were built automatics were still considered weak for te=rucks by many and manuals still held their own at the drag strip.You get true "lock-up" and total control of your shifting points.They were the HD 3spd,too.With a torquey powerful motor the tall first got you off the line and ahead before you shifted.Back 10 or so more years and you`ll find alot of performance cars ran 3spds,Especially before the turbo hydromatics.I owned a`68 short Fleetside 396/3spd/posi/tach truck that was one of two identical trucks ordered by two brothers that were into drag racing. __________________ "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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