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[283nova]

just another newbie poppin in to say hi, looking at picking up a 60 with a 305v6 and wanted to learn more about it, seems like a real nice site, glad to be here.

by the way i am scooter my other projects include a 64 nova, and a 76 vega.

[steverino66]

Welcome, scooter, this is a great site - pics of your truck?
I chuckled when I saw "Vega" in your project list, but only because I survived one years ago.

[283nova]

ha yeah, m saving it for when i get back outta school pop's wants to build it into a street car. don hardy style.

this truck is a 60 has the v6 i would like to know more about that motor, like gas mpg honestly?? i am going to use this truck to go to school with in texas i prefer older rigs easier to work on more reliable. i wouldnt mind dropping a stock 283 in it as i have one. but we shall see how the v6 is and works out. i would like to do a front disc conversion

[markeb01]

Welcome to the forum. Here are a couple of threads you might find interesting.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=369663

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=366850

The 305 V6 was a very well engineered industrial motor that provides a tremendous amount of torque. It was designed to last almost forever. It is also very heavy (800+ lbs), gets poor gas mileage, and is very expensive to rebuild. But if you have one in good shape that runs well you should use it and see how you like it.

There are many enthusiasts that love this engine, and you’ll find many on the Jolly GMC site:

http://www.6066gmcguy.org/

And be sure to post pics when you can, we all love photos here.

[283nova]

heres a pic of the nova, and the truck.

the chassis has been por 15'd as well as the cab and box undercoated, has a little bit of rust int he lower front fenders are outside rockers (common i know> rain gutters are in great shape, tailgate good. just needs finished.

[283nova]

i wouldnt mind even dropping a 250 or 292 straight 6 in it. those are cool motors.

[geezer#99]

Nice pics. Nice rides. My bro had a nova like that. Bracket car. Tubbed. Aluminum interior. Ran destroked 400's. Kept cracking the blocks between the inner holes till he used hardblock. Ran 10.0's at 3500 feet elevation on methanol.
If your v6 is hooped 283 is good or get a big 6. There's a thread here called tricked out sixes. I can't find it or i'd linky it for you.
Ask all the questions you need to here. We old guys live for it. LOL!!

[Clyde65]

The V6 will pull a house down, a torque monster, not real big on mileage tho. It will run forever! take good care of it, there isnt many around anymore in good condition.

[chevy_man5]

Welcome, fellow Idaho member!! If you are looking for a inline 6 for it, I have one we pulled out of my daughters truck. Its either the 230, or the 250. I have to double check and verify it if I can. You can have it free, if you want to come get it. I'll throw in the granny four speed too if you are interested. We drove the truck home, then pulled the engine, so I know it runs. Clutch is about shot though.

It's a long drive down here, though.

[283nova]

was just down there in october for the halloween classic at firebird, nice track had alot of fun.

[chevy_man5]

I wish I had known you were coming down and needed/wanted an engine, I would have sent it home with you then!! Oh well. Any plans on coming down in the near future?

[Vernski]

Hi 283 nova welcome to the forum, is this yours on craigslist? or did you just buy it? http://spokane.craigslist.org/cto/2153939732.html ...Vernski

[jbgroby]

HI Newb,

As you can see by my avitar, I too am a V-6 lover. I've restored 2 of these monsters. To answer your question, you can change 3 things that will give you better milage. The rearend gears, the carb, and the petronix set up. This will give you the best milage you can expect.

With the changes I've made, the milage went from about 12 MPG to 16/17mpg @ 70mph. The best change was dropping the gears from 3.90 to 3.23. THAT made a BIG differance. You can click on the link at the bottom of the post to go through my pictures of the various changes.

Jake Groby
Louisiana

[283nova]

i am picking this truck up by the beginning of next week. if everything goes right, just wanted to log on and get edjamicated a bit.

wont be heading down there anytime soon, wish i was now but the passes are hell.

[Vernski]

Originally Posted by 283nova

i am picking this truck up by the beginning of next week. if everything goes right, just wanted to log on and get edjamicated a bit.

wont be heading down there anytime soon, wish i was now but the passes are hell.

Hey Scooter
Looks like a decent truck for the money, have you had a chance to look at it up close? Just wondering if it had any hidden rust issues. If you should have any questions or need any parts I know where you can find stuff for it. Just send me a PM [private message] and I will get back to you I'm just over in Rathdrum....Vernski

[283nova]

cool, thanks for help or future help haha.

it has some rust in the lower front fenders like normal but nothing major. also if your standing and looking at the bottom of the door the rockers are a little crunchy but not on in the inside. easy fixes from what i can tell bodywork wise.

ya rathdrum is about 10 minutes from me. i am by walmart hwy 41

[kieth]

Originally Posted by 283nova

i wouldnt mind even dropping a 250 or 292 straight 6 in it. those are cool motors.

I have a 250 with 3 on tree tranny that we just pulled out of my 66 gmc, it was running and driving we just put a tbi 350 and 700r4 in the 66. Kieth

here are pictures.http://kieth.smugmug.com/Trucks/66-G...38780060_rANvL

[Captainfab]

Welcome to the forum neighbor

[Stacked78]

welcome from west texas, where abouts are you goin to school out here?

[283nova]

sam in houston,