72 chevy Pickup engine swap????? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

leos72chevy · 03-14-2004, 09:46 AM

Hi, I seen that you may have some information or advice on the 67-72 message board about what I am debating about.I picked up this Pickup in Alabama last spring.The motor, a 350 with factory ac is getting tired and I'm thinking of either going with the ZZ430 or the 502/502. I plan on putting a TH-400 tranny and a detriot locker in the rear end and a set of Mickey Thompson I-Block tires. I want the truck to move but also be able to drive to Maine From Northeast Ct from which I'am from. Thank You Bye the way nice web page plus vehicles Thanks Again.

GM72K10 · 03-14-2004, 09:56 AM

Welcome to the board.
Nice truck!

**smitty62** · 03-14-2004, 10:45 AM

Not that there is anything wrong with your choices, but have you noticed gas prices lately?

Welcome to the board!

vtblazer · 03-14-2004, 11:36 AM

Nice truck, what mountain's are those in the back round?
Always good to see another awesome truck in the
New England area

FRENCHBLUE72 · 03-14-2004, 11:47 AM

WELCOME TO THE BOARD FROM SOUTHERN OREGON CLEAN TRCUK YA GOT THERE..

Blue Beard · 03-14-2004, 11:50 AM

Welcome to the board from SW Washington State.....

That's a sweet looking ride........ralley's?

Orence1 · 03-14-2004, 12:11 PM

If you decide to go the big block route I would encourage you to start looking for and obtaining brackets and motor mount pieces right away. The motors and trannys are readily obtainable but the bracketry in particular can be hard to find. Good luck and welcome to a great site

krue · 03-14-2004, 01:08 PM

Welcome to the board and great looking truck.

**Canadian694x4** · 03-14-2004, 01:59 PM

Welcome To The Board From The Great White North!

griesel72 · 03-14-2004, 02:48 PM

nice truck, the swap won't be to difficult with your 2wd truck

**Palf70Step** · 03-14-2004, 06:50 PM

Welcome to the board from southern Mississippi.

**CPNE** · 03-14-2004, 07:14 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by vtblazer
Nice truck, what mountain's are those in the back round?

That is Mt Washington in the Presidental Range. Highest peak in the Northeast and home to the "world's worst weather" .

The building is the Mt Washington Hotel . It is the Grande Dame of the late 19th century Grand Hotels. For you history and economics buffs, it is where the Bretton Woods Agreement was signed.

It's in my backyard.

Welcome

toms68cst · 03-14-2004, 08:37 PM

Sweet picture! Welcome from a native Mainer currently living in exile.

03-14-2004, 09:46 AM	#1
leos72chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Northeast CT Posts: 5	72 chevy Pickup engine swap????? Hi, I seen that you may have some information or advice on the 67-72 message board about what I am debating about.I picked up this Pickup in Alabama last spring.The motor, a 350 with factory ac is getting tired and I'm thinking of either going with the ZZ430 or the 502/502. I plan on putting a TH-400 tranny and a detriot locker in the rear end and a set of Mickey Thompson I-Block tires. I want the truck to move but also be able to drive to Maine From Northeast Ct from which I'am from. Thank You Bye the way nice web page plus vehicles Thanks Again. Attached Images

03-14-2004, 09:56 AM	#2
GM72K10 Next! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Eastern Pa. Posts: 2,483	Welcome to the board. Nice truck! __________________ 86 K30 CUCV M1028A1 86 K30 CUCV M1028a2 dually 86 K30 C&C 6.2 4:56s, 4M, 11,000 gvw, ex fire truck, now lowboy dump More square bodies and CUCVs than I care to admit to 2020 Silverado K3500HD Work truck

03-14-2004, 10:45 AM	#3
smitty62 Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,234	Not that there is anything wrong with your choices, but have you noticed gas prices lately? Welcome to the board! __________________ Stepsides look like real trucks! Smitty

03-14-2004, 11:36 AM	#4
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,537	Welcome from Vermont Nice truck, what mountain's are those in the back round? Always good to see another awesome truck in the New England area

03-14-2004, 11:47 AM	#5
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	WELCOME TO THE BOARD FROM SOUTHERN OREGON CLEAN TRCUK YA GOT THERE.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

03-14-2004, 11:50 AM	#6
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,831	Welcome to the board from SW Washington State..... That's a sweet looking ride........ralley's? __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

03-14-2004, 12:11 PM	#7
Orence1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 548	If you decide to go the big block route I would encourage you to start looking for and obtaining brackets and motor mount pieces right away. The motors and trannys are readily obtainable but the bracketry in particular can be hard to find. Good luck and welcome to a great site

03-14-2004, 01:08 PM	#8
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Welcome to the board and great looking truck. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

03-14-2004, 01:59 PM	#9
Canadian694x4 Born To Lose Club Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta/Oxenden, Ontario, Great White North Posts: 13,307	Welcome To The Board From The Great White North! __________________ Brian Smith - "Born To Lose" 1969 Chevrolet K10 LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 22 Yrs - 1 of 208 Built & Sold In Canada!- 283 V8/350TH/NP208, 2" All Spring Lift, 32" Good Year MT/R's. 1972 GMC K2500 Custom LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 3 Yrs - 1 of 571 Built & Sold In Canada! - 350 V8/SM465/NP205, 4” Rough Country Lift, 33” Interco TSL Thornbirds 2007.5 GMC Sierra SLE 2500HD 4x4 - Proud Owner For 17 Yrs- 6.6L V8 Duramax Diesel/Allison 1000, 2" Lift, 33" Mickey Thompson MTZ's. 2008 Yamaha Raptor 700r - Proud Owner For 15 Yrs - ITP Mud Lites. 2015 John Deere 1025R - Proud Owner For 8 Yrs - 24HP Diesel/H120/54D/260B/SB1154.

03-14-2004, 02:48 PM	#10
griesel72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Howard, Kansas USA Posts: 1,997	nice truck, the swap won't be to difficult with your 2wd truck __________________ 1969 K10 Custom 10 1997 Z71 2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 2006 King Ranch 1980 Wife

03-14-2004, 06:50 PM	#11
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,216	Welcome to the board from southern Mississippi. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

03-14-2004, 08:37 PM	#13
toms68cst Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 4,296	Sweet picture! Welcome from a native Mainer currently living in exile. __________________ Unrestored 68 C-10 CST. Original 327. 4-Speed CH465. 50k or so miles. TREASURER, Drum Brake Club.

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