Anybody running there truck on propane?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

bcj67chevy · 05-14-2010, 05:45 PM

Thought it would be cool to convert over to propane, or use it in addition to gas. It would be cheaper the run on propane versus gas right?

I think this was popular in Canada, not sure about the US.

If anyone has pics please post.

Billhilly · 05-14-2010, 05:57 PM

Going to! Does that count?? Used to be a guy round here. Had two or three trucks running propane. Haven't seen him aound in a long time. Anybody else?

fishingjred73 · 05-14-2010, 06:00 PM

My dad ran his 366 in his school bus on propane until the price of propane went up enough that it was cheaper to run gasoline. The propane didn't get as much mpg as the gasoline.

**Clyde65** · 05-14-2010, 06:18 PM

My dad had a 66 with Propane on it, the price was cool until you look further into it, mileage drops conciderably and the price is close to regular gas, then you have the cost of the conversion. Yikes.

rambler · 05-14-2010, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Clyde65

My dad had a 66 with Propane on it, the price was cool until you look further into it, mileage drops conciderably and the price is close to regular gas, then you have the cost of the conversion. Yikes.

Yep, thats why I've never done the conversion. I had a friend ( actually a friend of my dad) that run a dual fuel propane truck back in the 80s when it was cheaper..

but now its much more expensive for propane and also a dual fuel carb is finikey sometimes to keep running right....
your milage WILL drop with propane as well...

**Roland** · 05-14-2010, 07:42 PM

I ran dual fuel - prpoane and gasoline in a new '79 Silverado. Wouldn't do it again. Efficiency of propane was much lower compared to gasoline. The BTU content of a gallon of gasoline is around 114,000. Propane is around 84,000. Power and mileage comparison are similar. Propane is about 75% as good as gasoline - noticeably less power and mileage. So I found that in '79, it cost more to run propane. The tank is also heavy and bulky.

Other than these things, it is a great deal.

bcj67chevy · 05-17-2010, 08:33 AM

thanks guys.
Think i will stick with gas then.

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bcj67chevy 402 BIG BLOCK Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: McClelland IA Posts: 286	Anybody running there truck on propane?? Thought it would be cool to convert over to propane, or use it in addition to gas. It would be cheaper the run on propane versus gas right? I think this was popular in Canada, not sure about the US. If anyone has pics please post. __________________ 1967 C10 swb 1970 GMC Jimmy 4x4 2005 Chevy tahoe Z71 2001 Chevy impala

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Billhilly Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand. Posts: 782	Re: Anybody running there truck on propane?? Going to! Does that count?? Used to be a guy round here. Had two or three trucks running propane. Haven't seen him aound in a long time. Anybody else? Attached Images __________________ 1972 K2500 Long Box 400/350

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fishingjred73 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: LOUISIANA Posts: 811	Re: Anybody running there truck on propane?? My dad ran his 366 in his school bus on propane until the price of propane went up enough that it was cheaper to run gasoline. The propane didn't get as much mpg as the gasoline. __________________ James '68 Stepside (ground up in progress) My 68 build thread http://louisianaclassictruckclub.fre...side-t956.html '81 SWB "Pap paw" (Driver) The 81 build thread http://louisianaclassictruckclub.fre...-swb-t960.html Member of www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/296290610747732/

05-14-2010, 06:18 PM	#4
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,545	Re: Anybody running there truck on propane?? My dad had a 66 with Propane on it, the price was cool until you look further into it, mileage drops conciderably and the price is close to regular gas, then you have the cost of the conversion. Yikes. __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

05-14-2010, 07:42 PM	#6
Roland Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Brandon, MS Posts: 134	Re: Anybody running there truck on propane?? I ran dual fuel - prpoane and gasoline in a new '79 Silverado. Wouldn't do it again. Efficiency of propane was much lower compared to gasoline. The BTU content of a gallon of gasoline is around 114,000. Propane is around 84,000. Power and mileage comparison are similar. Propane is about 75% as good as gasoline - noticeably less power and mileage. So I found that in '79, it cost more to run propane. The tank is also heavy and bulky. Other than these things, it is a great deal.

05-17-2010, 08:33 AM	#7
bcj67chevy 402 BIG BLOCK Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: McClelland IA Posts: 286	Re: Anybody running there truck on propane?? thanks guys. Think i will stick with gas then. __________________ 1967 C10 swb 1970 GMC Jimmy 4x4 2005 Chevy tahoe Z71 2001 Chevy impala



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