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72shorty · 09-09-2003, 05:03 PM

I think I may have found a 350 Chevy and 700R4 Tranny. So...What would my 250 L6 and 3spd column tranny be worth? The L6 supposedly has 50K on it. It runs real strong but gives a puff of white smoke on start up. I am not very savvy when it comes to engines, mechanics, etc. I am just curious to know what I might expect to offset the pain of the new purchase if I decide to make it.

Any info appreciated!

This is not a for sale ad, just a question from a newbie. THANKS!

Dan72cst · 09-09-2003, 05:24 PM

First of all.....NICE TRUCK!

straight six and a three speed...I'd guess and say $250-$350 range.

72shorty · 09-09-2003, 05:50 PM

Thanks Dan. That would offset some pain nicely. Any one else know about this stuff?

cheyenne10 · 09-09-2003, 06:21 PM

I gave a little less than that for what I believe is a god 250cid but I think I got a good deal. (drove 300 miles 1 way for it)

thanks to Breeh Motor still on engine stand!!

bow-tie-bandit · 09-09-2003, 06:40 PM

I sold the same setup out of a 69 shortwide that I transplanted a big block w/ th400 into for $150 if I remember right. May even have been $100 though. I just wanted it gone and out of my way it was complete from pan to air cleaner and ran strong. Theres my 2 cents worth.

1971 Cheyenne · 09-09-2003, 06:40 PM

sorry i can't help you much on the pricing, but DANG that is one purty truck! You don't see to many of those any more!

72shorty · 09-09-2003, 08:02 PM

Thanks for the info on the engine and tranny. I am going to take a buddy of mine to look at this 350/700R4 combo and see if it's worthy. If so, you all may see my lil six for sale.

Also, thanks for the kind words about Ol Blue.

Bought it from a little old man in the hills of Arkansas. 147,000 original miles and pretty much stock. The only mods are HEI for the sixer, wheel covers are not stock and at some point the pass side front fender and door has been replaced and both rockers have been replaced. It needs the cab corners replaced and the bed has a little rust on the inside right wall and of course the wood is pretty much gone. Other than that, it is cherry. I wish I had some place to park it and do a frame off. I want to keep the original look right down to the white walls and white bumpers. But the drive train I would like to replace and add power brakes, steering, etc. The only options that came on this plain little truck are gauges and the side spare. Here is another look.

billsbowtie · 09-09-2003, 09:27 PM

good looking truck doug

**Joesjunk** · 09-10-2003, 12:57 PM

Welcome from another guy from Independence. I don't think I have ever seen that truck before? Looks good!!!

72shorty · 09-10-2003, 05:18 PM

Hey Joe! Thanks for the kind words. I have only owned the truck for about a month or two. Also, what kinds of parts do you have? I may be looking for a 4 core radiator, NOS or used in good condition. I am considering swapping my L6/3spd for a 350/700r4 and need to keep it cool. Will also be needing the tranny linkage that goes from the steering columm to the frame mount to the tranny itself.

Got any goodies I could use at a good price?

Thanks again!

**Joesjunk** · 09-11-2003, 11:18 AM

Doug, I don't have any radiators right now, but I have all parts to do an auto tranny swap, crossmember and shift linkage.

72shorty · 09-11-2003, 11:36 AM

How much for the tranny swap stuff?

72shorty · 09-11-2003, 11:49 AM

Oh yeah, will it be a big deal to swap trannys to a 700R4 now and then swap my L6 for a 350 later? Or is this bass-ackwards?

Any info appreciated!

**Joesjunk** · 09-11-2003, 12:35 PM

Sent you a pm.

09-09-2003, 05:03 PM	#1
72shorty Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Independence, MO Posts: 216	What's it worth? I think I may have found a 350 Chevy and 700R4 Tranny. So...What would my 250 L6 and 3spd column tranny be worth? The L6 supposedly has 50K on it. It runs real strong but gives a puff of white smoke on start up. I am not very savvy when it comes to engines, mechanics, etc. I am just curious to know what I might expect to offset the pain of the new purchase if I decide to make it. Any info appreciated! This is not a for sale ad, just a question from a newbie. THANKS! Attached Images __________________ Douglas King Independence, MO

09-09-2003, 05:24 PM	#2
Dan72cst Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Lake Stevens,WA 98258 North of Seattle Posts: 833	First of all.....NICE TRUCK! straight six and a three speed...I'd guess and say $250-$350 range. __________________ Marysville, WA (Dan72cst@hotmail.com) 72 4wd Blazer CST 350/350 72 4wd Chevy LWB 350/350 68 2wd Chevy LWB 327/400

09-09-2003, 05:50 PM	#3
72shorty Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Independence, MO Posts: 216	Thanks Dan. That would offset some pain nicely. Any one else know about this stuff? __________________ Douglas King Independence, MO

09-09-2003, 06:21 PM	#4
cheyenne10 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,512	prices I gave a little less than that for what I believe is a god 250cid but I think I got a good deal. (drove 300 miles 1 way for it) thanks to Breeh Motor still on engine stand!! __________________ Bob

09-09-2003, 06:40 PM	#5
bow-tie-bandit Live life and be happy. Join Date: May 2003 Location: Spokane,Washington Posts: 266	I sold the same setup out of a 69 shortwide that I transplanted a big block w/ th400 into for $150 if I remember right. May even have been $100 though. I just wanted it gone and out of my way it was complete from pan to air cleaner and ran strong. Theres my 2 cents worth. __________________

09-09-2003, 06:40 PM	#6
1971 Cheyenne Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 1,480	sorry i can't help you much on the pricing, but DANG that is one purty truck! You don't see to many of those any more! __________________ Brian Pal 1971 Cheyenne 10 454/th400-Undergoing a full frame off resto. 1972 Chevy short/step 2wd, 350/th350 1983 M1009 CUCV Military K5 Blazer 1981 Dodge 1 ton 4x4 dually flatbed

09-09-2003, 08:02 PM	#7
72shorty Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Independence, MO Posts: 216	Thanks! Thanks for the info on the engine and tranny. I am going to take a buddy of mine to look at this 350/700R4 combo and see if it's worthy. If so, you all may see my lil six for sale. Also, thanks for the kind words about Ol Blue. Bought it from a little old man in the hills of Arkansas. 147,000 original miles and pretty much stock. The only mods are HEI for the sixer, wheel covers are not stock and at some point the pass side front fender and door has been replaced and both rockers have been replaced. It needs the cab corners replaced and the bed has a little rust on the inside right wall and of course the wood is pretty much gone. Other than that, it is cherry. I wish I had some place to park it and do a frame off. I want to keep the original look right down to the white walls and white bumpers. But the drive train I would like to replace and add power brakes, steering, etc. The only options that came on this plain little truck are gauges and the side spare. Here is another look. Attached Images __________________ Douglas King Independence, MO

09-09-2003, 09:27 PM	#8
billsbowtie Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: rose hill V.A. 24281 Posts: 17,997	good looking truck doug __________________ i have 67/72 chevy truck parts f/s.

09-10-2003, 12:57 PM	#9
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,690	Welcome from another guy from Independence. I don't think I have ever seen that truck before? Looks good!!! __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

09-10-2003, 05:18 PM	#10
72shorty Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Independence, MO Posts: 216	Hey Joe! Thanks for the kind words. I have only owned the truck for about a month or two. Also, what kinds of parts do you have? I may be looking for a 4 core radiator, NOS or used in good condition. I am considering swapping my L6/3spd for a 350/700r4 and need to keep it cool. Will also be needing the tranny linkage that goes from the steering columm to the frame mount to the tranny itself. Got any goodies I could use at a good price? Thanks again! __________________ Douglas King Independence, MO

09-11-2003, 11:18 AM	#11
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,690	Doug, I don't have any radiators right now, but I have all parts to do an auto tranny swap, crossmember and shift linkage. __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

09-11-2003, 11:36 AM	#12
72shorty Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Independence, MO Posts: 216	How much for the tranny swap stuff? __________________ Douglas King Independence, MO

09-11-2003, 11:49 AM	#13
72shorty Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Independence, MO Posts: 216	Oh yeah, will it be a big deal to swap trannys to a 700R4 now and then swap my L6 for a 350 later? Or is this bass-ackwards? Any info appreciated! __________________ Douglas King Independence, MO

09-11-2003, 12:35 PM	#14
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,690	Sent you a pm. __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale



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