Contimplating, contiplation!!!

[jb4short]

Wes, there's one in Utah with 30K on it for 4600.00.

Search around http://www.car-part.com

[67_C-30]

Originally Posted by Classic Heartbeat

Actualy the title says 3560. (equipped with a 250 IL 6 and 3 speed manual transmission) Still, almost 1/2 the weight of my 08 Silverado witch tips the scales at 6740. I haven't made up my mind yet, but if the right deal comes along.... It would be hard to not do this..lol WES

I sure hope you do it! Maybe it will inspire me to do that swap to my '67 C-30 one day. I am currently putting a turbo'd 6.2L diesel in it because of ease of installation and cost. I'd love to have a Duramax or a 6V53T Detroit though. That's another swap that would be much cheaper, but transmissions would probably be more limited. The 6V53T's are rated between 275 - 350HP and 700 - 770 Ft lbs in stock form. They fit nicely in a pickup, but they are LOUD! They sound so cool though! They are said to get 30+ mpg in pickups. They are only 318 cu in, but they are very strong, and can be turned for some serious power.

YouTube - Detroit Diesel 6V53T in a '79 F250

YouTube - Detroit Diesel

YouTube - 70's Ford powered by a Detroit Diesel

YouTube - Detroit Diesel powered rail

[67_C-30]

BTW, Wes - I didn't mean to hijack your thread. I guess I'm just a 6V53 fanboy!

Here. maybe this will make up for it!

YouTube - 6.6L duramax turbo diesel drag truck

YouTube - Banks Type-D: Quickest & Fastest...

[Classic Heartbeat]

Thanks for the link... Lots of stuff in there. I would like to get the whole truck. That way it has the allison transmission and all together. Once I remove everything (studying it of coarse) it would be much easier to drop it into the panel. (I think..) WES

[jb4short]

Do it! I think it would be real unique