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motornut · 03-31-2010, 07:05 AM

from the glove box of my 85 custom sub "Plainsman" by Vacation Customs from Texas.
Duno if it's odd at all
i can see someone scratched some numbers off the top of the sticker

smashingchuck · 02-10-2010, 01:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Keith Seymore

I'd like to hear more about this 5 speed, too -

K

ha!

Dooley · 03-29-2010, 12:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Keith Seymore

I'd like to hear more about this 5 speed, too -

K

It's hard to read but this page from a 1983 pickup showroom brochure lists a
4 sp Man/OD

Keith Seymore · 03-29-2010, 08:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Keith Seymore

I'd like to hear more about this 5 speed, too -

K

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dooley

It's hard to read but this page from a 1983 pickup showroom brochure lists a
4 sp Man/OD

I think we've decided that's the trans flawildman was refering to. My inquiry was my gentle way of saying there was no five speed available that year.

The four speed is the MY6, aka the New Process A-883 trans, which is the trans I ordered in my truck:

3rd gear is 1:1 and 4th gear is .73:1.

That is an excellent chart, btw. I've been looking for one like that; Thanks for posting it.

K

fla wildman · 02-10-2010, 08:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by b454rat

Im still stuck on this 5-speed. What is it, and don't believe it till I see some pics.

What not to believe it was a 4 speed stick with od that = 5speed!
Have the nob off it some were have to take a pic for you

D13 · 02-10-2010, 09:35 AM

1981 GMC 2500 built as a farmer's special
Options: L6-250 engine (that's right - an integral head even)
3OTT manual trans (not even a granny)
has base (sport) mirrors (cheaper)
carmine red ('cause Mom whined about the 4 previous blue vehicles..)
HD cooling
HD shocks
Firestone highway radials on 16.5" wheels
14bolt SF 3.42 w/gov-lock
No spare ($$)
no rear bumper (so Sis couln't tear up the truck towing her horses - never did learn to drive a stick)
Sliding rear window
MANUAL STEERING! it's the only 3/4 I've ever seen with that.
radio delete
heater only
manual windows, locks
rubber floor
vinyl seat

It was a real nightmare to turn in a parking lot with those big tires and manual steering.

My 87, on the ohter hand, is a fully optioned diesel.

kc21130 · 02-11-2010, 03:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by D13

1981 GMC 2500 built as a farmer's special
Options: L6-250 engine (that's right - an integral head even)
3OTT manual trans (not even a granny)
has base (sport) mirrors (cheaper)
carmine red ('cause Mom whined about the 4 previous blue vehicles..)

Sliding rear wind.

Is that the Olds/Buick inline engine?

bigblock73 · 02-10-2010, 09:58 AM

80sport...I LOVE that dooley!!! Is it yours?

GM72K10 · 02-10-2010, 10:12 AM

Didn't bid high enough to get it but this low mileage 88 K30 trash compactor would probably be considered "odd"

rcbildr · 02-10-2010, 10:25 AM

Mine is an 83 shortbed, 4x4, diesel, 700R4, 3:73 axles, dual tanks, power windows, power locks, cargo lamp, and a few other options I can't remember. I'll try to post a pic soon.

1973GMC_1500 · 02-10-2010, 11:27 AM

thirdstreettito, is that shortbox 6.2 for sale?? How much?

I like oddball trucks too.
My '73 GMC-
1/2 ton 2WD
Custom
307 2bbl V8
3 Speed Manual
Power Steering
Gage package (oil, temp, amps)
AM radio
Buckskin interior
Painted Mirrors
Heater
Rear Step Bumper

Theres a late 70s C20 Silverado running around here with no AC, chrome trim looks funny with no vents.

My '82 C20 Custom Deluxe has AC, gages, cloth seat, but had a factory AM radio. 6.2 Diesel with a 4 speed

3r!c84 · 02-10-2010, 03:13 PM

isnt it a inline 6!?

1973GMC_1500 · 02-10-2010, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by 3r!c84

isnt it a inline 6!?

In '85 the 4.3 V6 replaced the 250 I6 in light (>8600 GVW) trucks. It had a 4 barrel on it and went TBI in '87.
The 8600+ trucks still used the 292 I6 up until '87 as far as I know, but it never got EFI.

b454rat · 02-10-2010, 08:39 PM

I've never heard of a truck from the 80s that had a 5 speed other than an S-10. 4 speed with granny first, 3 speed with OD but never a 4 speed with OD.

fla wildman · 02-10-2010, 08:46 PM

I'll have to find the nob because I scraped the tranny and t-case a year ago. but I still have the nob some were.Now I wont to find the nob to make sheer I'm not putting my foot in my mouth. I was 8 when my father took the stick shift out of the truck so my memory may not be right. If I can not find the nobb I'll ask my father or my uncle who bought the truck new.

Keith Seymore · 02-11-2010, 08:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fla wildman

I'll have to find the nob because I scraped the tranny and t-case a year ago. but I still have the nob some were.Now I wont to find the nob to make sheer I'm not putting my foot in my mouth. I was 8 when my father took the stick shift out of the truck so my memory may not be right. If I can not find the nobb I'll ask my father or my uncle who bought the truck new.

I suspect it was this one:

Three forward gears + overdrive = 4 speed.

K

fla wildman · 02-11-2010, 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Keith Seymore

I suspect it was this one:

Three forward gears + overdrive = 4 speed.

K

It may have been but I was thanking the knob had different colors on it ,but I do not know now. But I'm still looking for it.(mostly for me know)

bumslie75 · 02-10-2010, 10:34 PM

My grandfather had an 83 6.2 diesel dully flatbed with a 4 speed and over drive I believe

*SMiller* · 02-11-2010, 12:40 AM

I have a slightly rare GMC 3500 SRW reg. cab 2wd that is loaded. Don't see a lot of 1tons like that. Big block too.

**78 Big10 454** · 02-11-2010, 03:35 AM

My Big 10 was a factory goof. It was supposed to be a 3/4 ton Camper Special. Instead the dealer received a SWB 1/2 ton with a 454.

D13 · 02-11-2010, 07:17 AM

No, it's the Chevy. Olds and Buick stopped making inline 6's back in the 60's. All the 70-s up inlines are Chevy derived (like the Pontiac OHC which are slightly modified Chevy's).

Integral head just means the intake is cast as part of the head. Same basic short block. Probably meant to save a few bucks but they are notorious for cracking. Came out in the late 70's on the 250, the 292 stayed with the original style head.

b454rat · 02-11-2010, 09:01 AM

That's what I'm thinking too.

jawilder · 02-11-2010, 03:47 PM

Mine is a 97 K20 Cheyene with auto windows but manual locks. It also has a wooden bed in from the factory.

bigblock73 · 02-11-2010, 05:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jawilder

mine is a 97 k20 cheyene with auto windows but manual locks. It also has a wooden bed in from the factory.

1997?????

jawilder · 02-11-2010, 05:13 PM

oops, 79

03-31-2010, 07:05 AM	#1
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: Factory odd ball trucks from the glove box of my 85 custom sub "Plainsman" by Vacation Customs from Texas. Duno if it's odd at all i can see someone scratched some numbers off the top of the sticker Attached Images __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350 Last edited by motornut; 03-31-2010 at 07:06 AM.

02-10-2010, 09:35 AM	#6
D13 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Memphis MI Posts: 1,851	Re: Factory odd ball trucks 1981 GMC 2500 built as a farmer's special Options: L6-250 engine (that's right - an integral head even) 3OTT manual trans (not even a granny) has base (sport) mirrors (cheaper) carmine red ('cause Mom whined about the 4 previous blue vehicles..) HD cooling HD shocks Firestone highway radials on 16.5" wheels 14bolt SF 3.42 w/gov-lock No spare ($$) no rear bumper (so Sis couln't tear up the truck towing her horses - never did learn to drive a stick) Sliding rear window MANUAL STEERING! it's the only 3/4 I've ever seen with that. radio delete heater only manual windows, locks rubber floor vinyl seat It was a real nightmare to turn in a parking lot with those big tires and manual steering. My 87, on the ohter hand, is a fully optioned diesel. __________________ 1987 2 ton 1982 250/TH350 beater in progress Dad's 1981 3/4 L6 3 on tree posi and no options, awaiting restoration or scrapping Plus a mess o' tractors

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bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,826	Re: Factory odd ball trucks 80sport...I LOVE that dooley!!! Is it yours? __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

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GM72K10 Next! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Eastern Pa. Posts: 2,478	Re: Factory odd ball trucks Didn't bid high enough to get it but this low mileage 88 K30 trash compactor would probably be considered "odd" Attached Images __________________ 86 K30 CUCV M1028A1 86 K30 CUCV M1028a2 dually 86 K30 C&C 6.2 4:56s, 4M, 11,000 gvw, ex fire truck, now lowboy dump More square bodies and CUCVs than I care to admit to 2020 Silverado K3500HD Work truck

02-10-2010, 10:25 AM	#10
rcbildr Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Gold Bar, WA Posts: 1,216	Re: Factory odd ball trucks Mine is an 83 shortbed, 4x4, diesel, 700R4, 3:73 axles, dual tanks, power windows, power locks, cargo lamp, and a few other options I can't remember. I'll try to post a pic soon. __________________ My Projects: 1960 GMC 1/2ton with 305 V6 (daily driver) 1963 Chevy 1/2ton 2wd...converting to 4x4 1967 Suburban 1/2ton 2wd My Girlfriends Projects 1985 Chevy Suburban 3/4ton 4x4 with 6.2L diesel, 4" lift, converted to TH-400, Warn Premium manual hubs, & Wildcat 315/75/R16 tires. (daily driver) 1978 Camaro Type LT with a Marine 350 & vortec heads, Rochester Carb, & roller cam 1978 Camaro Z28

02-10-2010, 11:27 AM	#11
1973GMC_1500 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Oran, IA Posts: 78	Re: Factory odd ball trucks thirdstreettito, is that shortbox 6.2 for sale?? How much? I like oddball trucks too. My '73 GMC- 1/2 ton 2WD Custom 307 2bbl V8 3 Speed Manual Power Steering Gage package (oil, temp, amps) AM radio Buckskin interior Painted Mirrors Heater Rear Step Bumper Theres a late 70s C20 Silverado running around here with no AC, chrome trim looks funny with no vents. My '82 C20 Custom Deluxe has AC, gages, cloth seat, but had a factory AM radio. 6.2 Diesel with a 4 speed __________________ '87 GMC K2500 Factory 6.2 Diesel, 4 speed. Converted to 350 (has cracked block) converting back to 6.2 '82 [COLOR="Sienna"]Cadillac Coupe Deville 350 DIESEL '93 Chev S10 2.8L 5 speed '98 GMC K1500 Z71 ext cab shortbox 6.5 DIESEL '96 Ford F250 7.3 Powerstroke

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3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: Factory odd ball trucks isnt it a inline 6!? __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

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b454rat Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Binghamton, NY Posts: 3,454	Re: Factory odd ball trucks I've never heard of a truck from the 80s that had a 5 speed other than an S-10. 4 speed with granny first, 3 speed with OD but never a 4 speed with OD. __________________ 2000 GMC CCSB 454/4L80 6” lift SAS 1999 Chevy CCSB 454/NV4500 6” lift 1999 GMC Yukon 350/4L60 4" SAS

02-10-2010, 08:46 PM	#15
fla wildman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: st.cloud fla Posts: 76	Re: Factory odd ball trucks I'll have to find the nob because I scraped the tranny and t-case a year ago. but I still have the nob some were.Now I wont to find the nob to make sheer I'm not putting my foot in my mouth. I was 8 when my father took the stick shift out of the truck so my memory may not be right. If I can not find the nobb I'll ask my father or my uncle who bought the truck new. __________________ 83 Chevy 4x4 stepside was a 6.2 stick now 350 auto 86 Cutlass with built 350 street/strip car 85 K5 all stock 2006 F250 6.0 the puller 69 c10 soon to be k30 too far gone to fix

02-10-2010, 10:34 PM	#18
bumslie75 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Reedley Ca Posts: 360	Re: Factory odd ball trucks My grandfather had an 83 6.2 diesel dully flatbed with a 4 speed and over drive I believe __________________ "There he goes. One of God's own prototypes. A high-powered mutant of some kind never even considered for mass production. Too weird to live, and too rare to die."

02-11-2010, 12:40 AM	#19
SMiller Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Tipton IN Posts: 81	Re: Factory odd ball trucks I have a slightly rare GMC 3500 SRW reg. cab 2wd that is loaded. Don't see a lot of 1tons like that. Big block too. Last edited by SMiller; 02-11-2010 at 12:42 AM.

02-11-2010, 03:35 AM	#20
78 Big10 454 78 Big10 454 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Pismo Beach, CA Posts: 838	Re: Factory odd ball trucks My Big 10 was a factory goof. It was supposed to be a 3/4 ton Camper Special. Instead the dealer received a SWB 1/2 ton with a 454.

02-11-2010, 07:17 AM	#21
D13 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Memphis MI Posts: 1,851	Re: Factory odd ball trucks No, it's the Chevy. Olds and Buick stopped making inline 6's back in the 60's. All the 70-s up inlines are Chevy derived (like the Pontiac OHC which are slightly modified Chevy's). Integral head just means the intake is cast as part of the head. Same basic short block. Probably meant to save a few bucks but they are notorious for cracking. Came out in the late 70's on the 250, the 292 stayed with the original style head. __________________ 1987 2 ton 1982 250/TH350 beater in progress Dad's 1981 3/4 L6 3 on tree posi and no options, awaiting restoration or scrapping Plus a mess o' tractors

02-11-2010, 09:01 AM	#22
b454rat Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Binghamton, NY Posts: 3,454	Re: Factory odd ball trucks That's what I'm thinking too. __________________ 2000 GMC CCSB 454/4L80 6” lift SAS 1999 Chevy CCSB 454/NV4500 6” lift 1999 GMC Yukon 350/4L60 4" SAS

02-11-2010, 03:47 PM	#23
jawilder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Gorman, TX Posts: 19	Re: Factory odd ball trucks Mine is a 97 K20 Cheyene with auto windows but manual locks. It also has a wooden bed in from the factory.



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