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6 cylinder Automatic?
I am surfing the web at truck ads and came across a 1970 Chev 1/2 ton listed with a 6 cylinder and an automatic transmission.
I do not think I have ever seen a 6 cylinder with an automatic, where they made? http://www.classicgoldenautos.com/sh...91&layout=full
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Loveland Co.
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Re: 6 cylinder Automatic?
Yes, you could get that combo, I know members 72BlckButy and lolife99 both have original six cylinder/powerglide trucks
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Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html Last edited by powell72; 02-26-2010 at 11:59 PM. |
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Re: 6 cylinder Automatic?
My 70 blazer 4x4 is a 6 cyl TH 350 trans. Not very common, but they were out there.
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Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: ft worth, tx / azle ,tx
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Re: 6 cylinder Automatic?
my 2wd 71 blazer has a original Inline 6 with a turbo 350 automatic tranny .
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Re: 6 cylinder Automatic?
My 67 came has a 250 with a powerglide.
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"Ochre Ogre"
Join Date: Apr 2000
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Re: 6 cylinder Automatic?
They were out there. Either a powerglide in the first 3 years or th350 later. But usually if the buyer of the new truck was too cheep to spend $42 for a 307 or $44 to upgrade to a 350V-8 they were also too cheep to spend three or four times as much for an automatic.
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My Carbon Footprint
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Re: 6 cylinder Automatic?
Get this....I had an L-6 with a TH-400 behind it in a 3/4 ton!!
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Re: 6 cylinder Automatic?
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That's not a bad looking SWB either... are you planning on getting it?
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Re: 6 cylinder Automatic?
Gotta remember that there were a lot of us that were car/truck enthusiasts back in the 70's and 80's. We would buy an older truck or car and make conversions to suit our purpose. Back then, parts were easily available since most of these vehicles could be ordered either way. I've converted a couple of trucks and one car.
Fifteen, twenty years from now, some of you may be reading a post from some young guy asking if his 72 originally came with a 700 R4. ![]() |
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Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Whitehorse YK Canada
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Re: 6 cylinder Automatic?
Thanks everybody. now I just need to find that one that was made with the 700R4!
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Re: 6 cylinder Automatic?
Yeah I have one in my driveway. Want it
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Re: 6 cylinder Automatic?
My 69 C-10 was a 6 cylinder from the factory and was ordered with the turbo 350 as an option.
Some previous owner put a 350 crate motor in, and I've been spending the last three months (weather permitting, and it ain't been permitting much in the land of perma-rain) fixing or trying to fix all the screwups from this PO. |
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Tot Roddin'
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Re: 6 cylinder Automatic?
If only you were closer Mike....
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Re: 6 cylinder Automatic?
I had an older Ford (I know) 3/4 ton equipped with a 300 inline six and a C-6 auto. It had reasonable power, great mileage and could tow a 10K trailer.
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Re: 6 cylinder Automatic?
Sure I will trade you straight across for the 350 CI 4 spd in my back yard.
I will meet you half way!
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Re: 6 cylinder Automatic?
I've got a 69 one ton thats an original 292/th400. PO took out hte 292.. its going to end up with a 250 LOL.. I guess all it really needs to do is roll in and out of the hay field.
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Re: 6 cylinder Automatic?
Most 250's had 3 speed manuals. The 250 with auto is uncommon. The 292 with auto is even more uncommon. However, government agencys usually bought this powertrain for lower price and driving ease.
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Re: 6 cylinder Automatic?
for those who grew up then, question???
Was Fuel Economy a big deal then? 66, 67, 68 ect........ I mean were people saying "this 250 gets 10 and the 350 gets 8" Ya know what i mean? |
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Re: 6 cylinder Automatic?
I wouldnt think they'd worry so much about the fuel economy, but more likely the price of the option. My grandfather purchased a brand new 2 ton international truck in 67.. yet he ordered it with manual steering due to the cost of power steering. We've still got the truck and still wish he'd spent the $$ LOL
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Re: 6 cylinder Automatic?
Mine was a pretty basic truck with a 6 cyl, auto and a few more options...
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Re: 6 cylinder Automatic?
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