Detroit Diesel in 67-72 pickup from factory - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

NWVintageAgParts · 01-08-2008, 05:44 AM

Hello everyone and happy new year. I was hoping someone here could answer this questions for me. I have heard that a Detroit Diesel (im assuming a 3-71 or 3-53) was available in a 67-72 3/4 or 1 ton from the factory. It is rumored that there is one in the Salem Oregon area. Is this in fact true? Any have any pix of one? I would love to see.

Thanks

Jake

**special-K** · 01-08-2008, 06:18 AM

Happy New Year and Welcome to the site!!
I`m not sure there was a C-model diesel.I`ve been told the diesels that are in the 10-30 series listings were P-model applications.I`d love to know about a diesel truck,though.See what turns up with that one,if you can.

Longhorn Man · 01-08-2008, 07:01 AM

yeah, in the p chassis there was a 3 cylinder diesel.

ChevLoRay · 01-08-2008, 08:50 AM

Drove GAMA goats in the Guard. They had a 3-53 Detroit with an SM465 4-speed behind, I believe. Other stuff, too, but that is the basic power train as I recall. It's been almost 30 years, though.

**Bob B.** · 01-08-2008, 02:41 PM

Yes, the 3-53 was available for a few years ('67-'69?) in the P-30 Step Van. There were rumors that a couple of GMC Toroflows (diesel version of the GMC V-6) were installed in pickups for testing. Some installed Toroflows on there own, there was a Toroflow in a '69 on Ebay last year.

mothertrucker424 · 01-08-2008, 05:19 PM

there is one in local paper for sale firm 3500 so i guess its for real never physically touched one but seen in paper

NWVintageAgParts · 01-08-2008, 09:06 PM

What kind of pickup is it? 2wd? 4wd? Is there a way you can get some pix or more info? Thanks fellas.

**special-K** · 01-09-2008, 12:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mothertrucker424

there is one in local paper for sale firm 3500 so i guess its for real never physically touched one but seen in paper

Call and check on it for us.

mothertrucker424 · 01-09-2008, 01:36 AM

i'll call and check back with you

TP from Cntl PA · 01-09-2008, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Bob B.

Yes, the 3-53 was available for a few years ('67-'69?) in the P-30 Step Van. There were rumors that a couple of GMC Toroflows (diesel version of the GMC V-6) were installed in pickups for testing. Some installed Toroflows on there own, there was a Toroflow in a '69 on Ebay last year.

A guy who was the head man at the GM dealership here in town told me they had trucks out with diesels in them testing.........Railroads and Fleets were interested in them. I never asked what diesels and he never said, sadly he passed away not long after. I learned alot about these old trucks from him........Was nearly a daily thing when I was at that farm, he'd walk up the road and over to where I was to B.S.

01-08-2008, 05:44 AM	#1
NWVintageAgParts Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Millersburg Oregon Posts: 4	Detroit Diesel in 67-72 pickup from factory Hello everyone and happy new year. I was hoping someone here could answer this questions for me. I have heard that a Detroit Diesel (im assuming a 3-71 or 3-53) was available in a 67-72 3/4 or 1 ton from the factory. It is rumored that there is one in the Salem Oregon area. Is this in fact true? Any have any pix of one? I would love to see. Thanks Jake

01-08-2008, 06:18 AM	#2
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Detroit Diesel in 67-72 pickup from factory Happy New Year and Welcome to the site!! I`m not sure there was a C-model diesel.I`ve been told the diesels that are in the 10-30 series listings were P-model applications.I`d love to know about a diesel truck,though.See what turns up with that one,if you can. __________________ "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 ~

01-08-2008, 07:01 AM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Detroit Diesel in 67-72 pickup from factory yeah, in the p chassis there was a 3 cylinder diesel.

01-08-2008, 08:50 AM	#4
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Detroit Diesel in 67-72 pickup from factory Drove GAMA goats in the Guard. They had a 3-53 Detroit with an SM465 4-speed behind, I believe. Other stuff, too, but that is the basic power train as I recall. It's been almost 30 years, though. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

01-08-2008, 02:41 PM	#5
Bob B. Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,363	Re: Detroit Diesel in 67-72 pickup from factory Yes, the 3-53 was available for a few years ('67-'69?) in the P-30 Step Van. There were rumors that a couple of GMC Toroflows (diesel version of the GMC V-6) were installed in pickups for testing. Some installed Toroflows on there own, there was a Toroflow in a '69 on Ebay last year. __________________ 1967 GMC CM-2500 Camper Cruiser, 351E V-6, NP 435 4 speed, Dana 60, and factory A/C. 2012 GMC K-3500 WT regular cab, 6.0L Vortec, 6L90.

01-08-2008, 05:19 PM	#6
mothertrucker424 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: st pete Posts: 404	Re: Detroit Diesel in 67-72 pickup from factory there is one in local paper for sale firm 3500 so i guess its for real never physically touched one but seen in paper

01-08-2008, 09:06 PM	#7
NWVintageAgParts Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Millersburg Oregon Posts: 4	Re: Detroit Diesel in 67-72 pickup from factory What kind of pickup is it? 2wd? 4wd? Is there a way you can get some pix or more info? Thanks fellas.

01-09-2008, 01:36 AM	#9
mothertrucker424 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: st pete Posts: 404	Re: Detroit Diesel in 67-72 pickup from factory i'll call and check back with you



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