3/4 ton 5.7 diesel? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Brockwaykid · 07-06-2016, 10:04 PM

Hi guys, I was wondering if GM ever produced a 3/4 or 1 ton with the 5.7 diesel? I'm looking for the fender emblems specifically. I thought I saw a pair online once but cant remember. I know they were mostly 1/2 tons because i have a few of those.

andrewmp6 · 07-07-2016, 01:44 AM

You mean 6.2 right?Yeah you could get the diesel in a 3/4 and 1 ton trucks.

Brockwaykid · 07-07-2016, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by andrewmp6

You mean 6.2 right?Yeah you could get the diesel in a 3/4 and 1 ton trucks.

No 5.7 not 6.2. 6.2s were all through the 80s. I mean the 5.7 olds diesel that came out in 78.

Mr.Chevy4x4 · 07-07-2016, 08:17 AM

From everything I've ever been able to find, they were only available in 1/2 ton pickups, blazers, and suburbans.

Mike

**hatzie** · 07-07-2016, 08:47 AM

The Oldsmobile 350 diesel was only available in the C10... GM didn't offer the 350 Diesel in the 3/4 ton chassis nor was it offered with 4WD.

The only diesel offered in the squarebody 3/4 ton trucks was the 6.2L Detroit AMG.

Open the 1978-1980 vehicle information kits from the GM heritage centre and page down to the engine information for the 350 Diesel. Under Applications they list Standard: C10 Diesel Pickup Optional: NONE.
https://www.gmheritagecenter.com/gm-...tion-kits.html

Brockwaykid · 07-07-2016, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by hatzie

The Oldsmobile 350 diesel was only available in the C10... GM didn't offer the 350 Diesel in the 3/4 ton chassis nor was it offered with 4WD.

The only diesel offered in the squarebody 3/4 ton trucks was the 6.2L Detroit AMG.

Open the 1978-1980 vehicle information kits from the GM heritage centre and page down to the engine information for the 350 Diesel. Under Applications they list Standard: C10 Diesel Pickup Optional: NONE.
https://www.gmheritagecenter.com/gm-...tion-kits.html

Ok cool, I was hoping to find some 3/4 ton emblems but i will have to make some if I get desperate. I want old emblems on my 03.
Thanks!

natedogg · 07-07-2016, 11:23 PM

Last year for the 5.7 Olds Diesel was 1981. Here is the only example I have ever seen. Talked to the gentleman who owns this truck and he has owned it since 1984. He also told me he personally pulled the 5.7 diesel and swapped in a 350 Olds gas V8. Next time I see him I will get a picture of the spid.

**hatzie** · 07-08-2016, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by natedogg

Last year for the 5.7 Olds Diesel was 1981. Here is the only example I have ever seen. Talked to the gentleman who owns this truck and he has owned it since 1984. He also told me he personally pulled the 5.7 diesel and swapped in a 350 Olds gas V8. Next time I see him I will get a picture of the spid.

I remember a co-worker had an 1981 with a 350 Diesel back in 1988 but that's 28 years ago.
When I checked the literature and it did not mention any Diesel engines in 1981 I assumed my recollection was a mistake.
It's entirely possible it was available in early production and then dropped. Lots of options are that way.

ElGracho · 07-08-2016, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by hatzie

I remember a co-worker had an 1981 with a 350 Diesel back in 1988 but that's 28 years ago.
When I checked the literature and it did not mention any Diesel engines in 1981 I assumed my recollection was a mistake.
It's entirely possible it was available in early production and then dropped. Lots of options are that way.

http://brochures.slosh.com/1981/pickups20.jpg

It's on the second column on the back page of the 1981 brochure. My uncle bought one new. His next truck was an 84 with the 6.2...

Keith Seymore · 07-08-2016, 04:55 PM

We had a 1/2 ton swb with the naturally aspirated 6.2 diesel.

I want to say it was an '82.

K

**hatzie** · 07-08-2016, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by ElGracho

http://brochures.slosh.com/1981/pickups20.jpg

It's on the second column on the back page of the 1981 brochure. My uncle bought one new. His next truck was an 84 with the 6.2...

There we are. Docs... Didn't want to say 1981 when I couldn't back it up.

Oh Well... Nuff said.

**Corts60** · 07-09-2016, 09:36 PM

I've been trying to find an example of an '81 with a 5.7 for years! Thanks for posting those pics. I was wondering if the badging was anything special...and it's not. Mystery solved.

I love and still daily drive my '78 shorty with a 5.7 diesel to this day. Wouldn't give it up for anything.

natedogg · 07-09-2016, 10:30 PM

After looking at my own pictures, I notice that I didn't pay any attention to the hood ornament. I wonder, if it says diesel or what? I do know that some 6.2 Diesel trucks had 6.2 DIESEL on the ornament. I see this truck often and will try to get a picture of the hood ornament.

natedogg · 07-10-2016, 08:55 AM

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Brockwaykid Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Granville NY Posts: 241	3/4 ton 5.7 diesel? Hi guys, I was wondering if GM ever produced a 3/4 or 1 ton with the 5.7 diesel? I'm looking for the fender emblems specifically. I thought I saw a pair online once but cant remember. I know they were mostly 1/2 tons because i have a few of those. __________________ Jeff Shaw 2003 Chevy 2500HD LB7 Duramax

07-07-2016, 01:44 AM	#2
andrewmp6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 5,811	Re: 3/4 ton 5.7 diesel? You mean 6.2 right?Yeah you could get the diesel in a 3/4 and 1 ton trucks.

07-07-2016, 08:17 AM	#4
Mr.Chevy4x4 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sims, NC Posts: 531	Re: 3/4 ton 5.7 diesel? From everything I've ever been able to find, they were only available in 1/2 ton pickups, blazers, and suburbans. Mike __________________ All things Chevy truck: 1986 SWB "Jolene" boosted 5.3/4l80e project

07-07-2016, 08:47 AM	#5
hatzie Moderator Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wentworth, NH Posts: 4,977	Re: 3/4 ton 5.7 diesel? The Oldsmobile 350 diesel was only available in the C10... GM didn't offer the 350 Diesel in the 3/4 ton chassis nor was it offered with 4WD. The only diesel offered in the squarebody 3/4 ton trucks was the 6.2L Detroit AMG. Open the 1978-1980 vehicle information kits from the GM heritage centre and page down to the engine information for the 350 Diesel. Under Applications they list Standard: C10 Diesel Pickup Optional: NONE. https://www.gmheritagecenter.com/gm-...tion-kits.html __________________ 1959 M35A2 LDT465-1D SOLD 1967 Dodge W200 B383, NP420/NP201 SOLD 1969 Dodge Polara 500 B383, A833 SOLD 1972 Ford F250 FE390, NP435/NP205 SOLD 1976 Chevy K20, 6.5L, NV4500/NP208 SOLD 1986 M1008 CUCV SOLD 2000 GMC C2500, TD6.5L, NV4500 2005 Chevy Silverado LS 2500HD 6.0L 4L80E/NP263 2009 Impala SS LS4 V8 RTFM... GM Parts Books, GM Schematics, GM service manuals, and GM training materials... 1973-1991 GM Light Truck Service, Unit/Overhaul, Wiring Manuals, Parts Books and Some 1968-1999 GM Service Training textbooks in PDF 1988-1998 GMT400 CK service manual project 1988-1993 GMT400 CK parts books. 1967-1972 GM Light, Medium, & Heavy Truck Service Manuals in PDF Please include at least the year and model in your threads. It'll be easier to answer your questions. And please let us know if and how your repairs were successful.

07-07-2016, 11:23 PM	#7
natedogg Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: West, TN Posts: 312	Re: 3/4 ton 5.7 diesel? Last year for the 5.7 Olds Diesel was 1981. Here is the only example I have ever seen. Talked to the gentleman who owns this truck and he has owned it since 1984. He also told me he personally pulled the 5.7 diesel and swapped in a 350 Olds gas V8. Next time I see him I will get a picture of the spid. Attached Images

07-08-2016, 04:55 PM	#10
Keith Seymore Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Motor City Posts: 9,230	Re: 3/4 ton 5.7 diesel? We had a 1/2 ton swb with the naturally aspirated 6.2 diesel. I want to say it was an '82. K __________________ Chevrolet Flint Assembly 1979-1986 GM Full Size Truck Engineering 1986 - 2019 Intro from an Old Assembly Guy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342926 My Pontiac story: http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...d.php?t=560524 Chevelle intro: http://www.superchevy.com/features/s...hevy-chevelle/

07-09-2016, 09:36 PM	#12
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,697	Re: 3/4 ton 5.7 diesel? I've been trying to find an example of an '81 with a 5.7 for years! Thanks for posting those pics. I was wondering if the badging was anything special...and it's not. Mystery solved. I love and still daily drive my '78 shorty with a 5.7 diesel to this day. Wouldn't give it up for anything. __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 73 Chevy C20(Daily)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=852767 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(sold)

07-09-2016, 10:30 PM	#13
natedogg Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: West, TN Posts: 312	Re: 3/4 ton 5.7 diesel? After looking at my own pictures, I notice that I didn't pay any attention to the hood ornament. I wonder, if it says diesel or what? I do know that some 6.2 Diesel trucks had 6.2 DIESEL on the ornament. I see this truck often and will try to get a picture of the hood ornament.

07-10-2016, 08:55 AM	#14
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