Was 454 an option in 1971? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

ajcan · 05-19-2009, 06:12 PM

Hi

I am new to this and still have a lot to learn.I just found out a V-6 was available in 67-72.
Any way I am looking at a 71 Camper special.Well looking at an ad for a 71 anyway.It says it has a 454.
Was that available stock in 1971?
It is 7 hours away so I can't just look at the SPID.
Thanks for any help.
Here is the craigslist link,

http://gainesville.craigslist.org/cto/1171127491.html

AJ

dan42 · 05-19-2009, 06:15 PM

No. I think '73, '74, but not in our trucks.

**leddzepp** · 05-19-2009, 06:15 PM

Nope. 454 was not available till 73. 396/402 from 68-72.

**too much stuff** · 05-19-2009, 06:18 PM

Agreed, no 454s in the 67-72 trucks. Also, the v-6s were a gmc thing up to 69 i believe it was.

ajcan · 05-19-2009, 06:24 PM

Thanks for your help guys.
It does not blow the deal but it is not original like the ad states.
Thanks again.

AJ

Highsteel · 05-19-2009, 06:30 PM

Definitely a bargaining chip, and a 454 to boot!
Good Luck!

Longhorn Man · 05-20-2009, 05:53 AM

the seller will argue and argue with you that it is original, or that his dead uncle knew a friend, or that it was a top exec's truck, or that it was a 'mistake'....
still never seen proof of a factory 454 though.

cdowns · 05-20-2009, 07:46 AM

it could be that it is a bigblock and he doesnt know anything and an expert just told him it was a 454 and he doesnt know any better

**leddzepp** · 05-20-2009, 11:41 AM

I would be willing to bet it is the original 402 in it. Check the suffix code on the pad stamped just ahead of the pass side cylinder head on the block. 71-72 402 3/4 ton should be TKX.

ajcan · 05-20-2009, 04:21 PM

Thanks Guys.
The trail has gone cold anyway.He was supposed to send me more pictures 2 days ago but have not heard from him.

AJ

tim21391 · 05-20-2009, 06:42 PM

72 was first year in big block i thought..

**WorkinLonghorn** · 05-20-2009, 07:03 PM

Looks like a longhorn. I agree,it's probably a "402" and it does look pretty nice.

ps a "Longhorn" has a longer (by 6 big inches) bed.

ckhd · 05-20-2009, 07:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tim21391

72 was first year in big block i thought..

Nope. 73 was first year for 454 in pickups, but the 396/402 had been around for years before that.

Longhorn Man · 05-20-2009, 11:28 PM

68 and 69 had the 396.
70 - 72 had the 402
They were only avalible in 2 wheel drive

05-19-2009, 06:12 PM	#1
ajcan Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Covington Georgia Posts: 87	Was 454 an option in 1971? Hi I am new to this and still have a lot to learn.I just found out a V-6 was available in 67-72. Any way I am looking at a 71 Camper special.Well looking at an ad for a 71 anyway.It says it has a 454. Was that available stock in 1971? It is 7 hours away so I can't just look at the SPID. Thanks for any help. Here is the craigslist link, http://gainesville.craigslist.org/cto/1171127491.html AJ

05-19-2009, 06:15 PM	#2
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: Was 454 an option in 1971? No. I think '73, '74, but not in our trucks. __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7

05-19-2009, 06:15 PM	#3
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 19,996	Re: Was 454 an option in 1971? Nope. 454 was not available till 73. 396/402 from 68-72. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man

05-19-2009, 06:18 PM	#4
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,718	Re: Was 454 an option in 1971? Agreed, no 454s in the 67-72 trucks. Also, the v-6s were a gmc thing up to 69 i believe it was. __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

05-19-2009, 06:24 PM	#5
ajcan Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Covington Georgia Posts: 87	Re: Was 454 an option in 1971? Thanks for your help guys. It does not blow the deal but it is not original like the ad states. Thanks again. AJ

05-19-2009, 06:30 PM	#6
Highsteel Chasin' the Dream Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lost in the 70's Posts: 200	Re: Was 454 an option in 1971? Definitely a bargaining chip, and a 454 to boot! Good Luck! __________________ Born with a Bowtie 1971 C/10 350/350 Daily Driver/project Assumption=The mother of all -ups

05-20-2009, 05:53 AM	#7
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Was 454 an option in 1971? the seller will argue and argue with you that it is original, or that his dead uncle knew a friend, or that it was a top exec's truck, or that it was a 'mistake'.... still never seen proof of a factory 454 though.

05-20-2009, 07:46 AM	#8
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Was 454 an option in 1971? it could be that it is a bigblock and he doesnt know anything and an expert just told him it was a 454 and he doesnt know any better __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

05-20-2009, 11:41 AM	#9
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 19,996	Re: Was 454 an option in 1971? I would be willing to bet it is the original 402 in it. Check the suffix code on the pad stamped just ahead of the pass side cylinder head on the block. 71-72 402 3/4 ton should be TKX. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man

05-20-2009, 04:21 PM	#10
ajcan Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Covington Georgia Posts: 87	Re: Was 454 an option in 1971? Thanks Guys. The trail has gone cold anyway.He was supposed to send me more pictures 2 days ago but have not heard from him. AJ

05-20-2009, 06:42 PM	#11
tim21391 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Salina, Kansas Posts: 1,998	Re: Was 454 an option in 1971? 72 was first year in big block i thought.. __________________ 1972 C-10...402/400..flowmaster 40 series 1967 Mustang 347 stroker/C-4 1966 Mustang 289/3-speed 2013 Mustang V6/6speed w/300 ponies I may be 23, but i sure do knows 67-72s are sexy! Its not MPG its smiles per gallon! build started 11/25/08 build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=2993796

05-20-2009, 07:03 PM	#12
WorkinLonghorn Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Studio City, Calif. Posts: 2,861	Re: Was 454 an option in 1971? Looks like a longhorn. I agree,it's probably a "402" and it does look pretty nice. ps a "Longhorn" has a longer (by 6 big inches) bed. __________________ '69 GMC C2500 Custom Camper, 8 1/2' bed, New GM 350, NP 435 Close Ratio 4spd. Trans., 3.73 Dana-60 open.Camper and Trailer wiring, PS, PB, AC, tach , three gas tanks, 2nd owner, Work-Truck supreme. Best $300 I ever spent. Last edited by WorkinLonghorn; 05-20-2009 at 07:05 PM.

05-20-2009, 11:28 PM	#14
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Was 454 an option in 1971? 68 and 69 had the 396. 70 - 72 had the 402 They were only avalible in 2 wheel drive



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