Whats the oddest motor you've seen in a 67-72? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Smokin72on20s · 10-14-2004, 10:23 PM

the oddest motor i've seen is a 500 caddy motor, but i'm sure there has been some unique motors swapped into these trucks, what have you seen?

68C15 · 10-14-2004, 10:28 PM

I have never seen one but I would say an old Buick Nailhead would be sweet. wait a minute!! I know someone who has a nailhead with 6 strombergs!!

for sale, small block & big block Chevy engines.

Longhorn Man · 10-14-2004, 10:32 PM

I've seen a nail head in one, and also...get this, a 2.5 inline 4! No joke.

1969 GMC · 10-14-2004, 10:34 PM

Saw one with a 3 cylinder Detroit Diesel. That was kinda neat.

TugOwar · 10-14-2004, 10:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

. . . , and also...get this, a 2.5 inline 4! No joke.

LOL, would it have enough torque to move the truck even?

jimfulco · 10-14-2004, 10:45 PM

I saw one in a wrecking yard with an inline Ford six.

68C15 · 10-14-2004, 10:49 PM

the 3 cyl Detroit was a factory option if I remember correct.

1969 GMC · 10-14-2004, 11:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68C15

the 3 cyl Detroit was a factory option if I remember correct.

In the bigger (40 up) series the 4 cyl detroit diesel may have been optional, but not in a pickup. i dont even know where the guy got the engine from to be honest.

chevymad · 10-15-2004, 12:15 AM

Theres a guy here with a 4-53 in his. Alot of sweet work done to that truck.

72 CustomCamper · 10-15-2004, 12:19 AM

The oddest I've seen was the 6.2 diesel that my uncle had installed in my 72 before he gave it to me...

Chuck

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 10-15-2004, 12:47 AM

Caddy Motor In Money Pit's Step Side..

gonebad2 · 10-15-2004, 12:54 AM

When I bought my 67 short fleet, it had a mopar 440 with a 727 torqueflight. I tried giving the engine and tranny away with no takers and ended up taking it to the dump. It ran very well. I was surprised noone wanted it.

Litdave · 10-15-2004, 12:55 AM

The oddest I have ever seen was by my cousin. He is a diesel mechanic and he once put a diesel engine out of a crane complete with 2 transmissions contected in series in a truck. It had a heck of a granny low.

I have no idea how he did it. It was several years ago and I didn't have any interest in the details at the time. I wish he still had it so I could look at it more closely.

724wdcopper · 10-15-2004, 02:15 AM

a diesel was a factory option? would that make it the rarest option? i have never heard of it before this thread. might shoot some holes in the several threads about rare options of late!

68C15 · 10-15-2004, 07:36 AM

I may be wrong on the 3 cyl diesel. I saw info on repairs for it in my factory service manual. it may have been only in the cab-chassis models. BTW I am talking about GMC only. you know, "we are professional grade"

SLS · 10-15-2004, 07:44 AM

There is a 69-70 sitting in a salvage near me that has a Buick Nailhead in it. Too bad the truck is such a disaster.

Longhorn Man · 10-15-2004, 07:59 AM

I think it was in the chevys, but only in the P-30 trucks.
I have no literature on that...but I read/heard this somewhere.

sdmahr · 10-15-2004, 08:33 AM

I just got done installing a Buick 350 and THM350 trans from a 71' GS in my 69' step side.

WOW, its a runner !

dubie · 10-15-2004, 09:14 AM

A local ford guy is making his 68 Chevy, Ford powered. He's gonna stuff a 351 Cleveland under the hood

He has 2 of the sweetest ol Fords right now with a 68 Mustang Fastback and a 70 Torino GT. He'll do a great job on the 68 i guarantee

**1970 CST Short Wide** · 10-15-2004, 09:35 AM

Who is the guy here that has the 409. Maybe not the oddest, but by far the coolest

barn9 · 10-15-2004, 10:35 AM

"A local ford guy is making his 68 Chevy, Ford powered."

BLASPHEMY!!!

luckydog · 10-15-2004, 10:45 AM

I was considering putting a 3cyl. Detroit in mine. But i think it's gonna be too much hassle than it's worth. The motor is sitting in a 70 van. No way to hook up A/C, and a top speed of 65, plus who knows what it will do to the resale value (Unless I say it was a rare option... hehe). Anyway, it's a 2 stroke diesel! Its pretty wierd, ive never really seen anything like it. I guess it's supposed to sound killer.

dubie · 10-15-2004, 10:50 AM

We used to have a member from Austrailia that had a 67-72 4x4 with an inline 6 Cummins Turbo Diesel under the hood. It was sweeeeeeeeeeet

Ogier · 10-15-2004, 12:08 PM

My '69 has a Caddy 472 in it. I really like the power but my tires don't.

Ogier

P.S. If anyone wants info on this swap, send me a PM and I will do my best.

cwilli84 · 10-15-2004, 12:13 PM

Theres a silver 70 Burb around Detriot with a 409. Saw it at a local once a week car club meeting in Redford. The install was sweet,he just had to delete the stock heater box to clear the head and valvecover.

10-14-2004, 10:23 PM	#1
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10-14-2004, 10:28 PM	#2
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	I have never seen one but I would say an old Buick Nailhead would be sweet. wait a minute!! I know someone who has a nailhead with 6 strombergs!! for sale, small block & big block Chevy engines. __________________ Man rule #77...if you own a 67 stepside with a caddy 472 you will never be in danger of loosing you man card

10-14-2004, 10:34 PM	#4
1969 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Rubber City Posts: 5,498	Saw one with a 3 cylinder Detroit Diesel. That was kinda neat. __________________ 1969 GMC K2500 1996 Honda Accord 2007 Kawasaki KLR 650

10-14-2004, 10:49 PM	#7
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	the 3 cyl Detroit was a factory option if I remember correct. __________________ Man rule #77...if you own a 67 stepside with a caddy 472 you will never be in danger of loosing you man card

10-15-2004, 12:19 AM	#10
72 CustomCamper huh ??? Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Fredericksburg,Va. Posts: 3,369	The oddest I've seen was the 6.2 diesel that my uncle had installed in my 72 before he gave it to me... Chuck __________________ 90 Blazer Silverado 350w/ 700R4 and 32" Kelly's "I am a bomb technician. If you see me running try to keep up!"

10-14-2004, 10:32 PM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	I've seen a nail head in one, and also...get this, a 2.5 inline 4! No joke.

10-14-2004, 10:45 PM	#6
jimfulco Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Shreveport LA Posts: 3,170	I saw one in a wrecking yard with an inline Ford six.

10-15-2004, 12:15 AM	#9
chevymad Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: skamokawa, WA, USA Posts: 527	Theres a guy here with a 4-53 in his. Alot of sweet work done to that truck.

10-15-2004, 12:47 AM	#11
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,594	Caddy Motor In Money Pit's Step Side.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

10-15-2004, 12:54 AM	#12
gonebad2 Merciless Butcher Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: CC Nevada Posts: 1,447	When I bought my 67 short fleet, it had a mopar 440 with a 727 torqueflight. I tried giving the engine and tranny away with no takers and ended up taking it to the dump. It ran very well. I was surprised noone wanted it. __________________ Your Bought And Sold....I Got Your Soul!

10-15-2004, 12:55 AM	#13
Litdave Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tullahoma, TN Posts: 203	The oddest I have ever seen was by my cousin. He is a diesel mechanic and he once put a diesel engine out of a crane complete with 2 transmissions contected in series in a truck. It had a heck of a granny low. I have no idea how he did it. It was several years ago and I didn't have any interest in the details at the time. I wish he still had it so I could look at it more closely. __________________ 71 Factory SWB 4x4 Project 383/350/205 69 LWB 2wd CST Daily Driver ZZ4/700r4/3.73 72 SWB Future Hot Rod

10-15-2004, 02:15 AM	#14
724wdcopper graphic designer Join Date: May 2004 Location: Spokane, Washington Posts: 841	a diesel was a factory option? would that make it the rarest option? i have never heard of it before this thread. might shoot some holes in the several threads about rare options of late!

10-15-2004, 07:36 AM	#15
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	I may be wrong on the 3 cyl diesel. I saw info on repairs for it in my factory service manual. it may have been only in the cab-chassis models. BTW I am talking about GMC only. you know, "we are professional grade" __________________ Man rule #77...if you own a 67 stepside with a caddy 472 you will never be in danger of loosing you man card

10-15-2004, 07:44 AM	#16
SLS Finish the'71..or bust! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Nashville, TN. Posts: 441	There is a 69-70 sitting in a salvage near me that has a Buick Nailhead in it. Too bad the truck is such a disaster.

10-15-2004, 07:59 AM	#17
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	I think it was in the chevys, but only in the P-30 trucks. I have no literature on that...but I read/heard this somewhere.



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10-15-2004, 08:33 AM	#18
sdmahr Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: South Texas....the Valley Posts: 199	I just got done installing a Buick 350 and THM350 trans from a 71' GS in my 69' step side. WOW, its a runner !

10-15-2004, 09:14 AM	#19
dubie Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 8,855	A local ford guy is making his 68 Chevy, Ford powered. He's gonna stuff a 351 Cleveland under the hood He has 2 of the sweetest ol Fords right now with a 68 Mustang Fastback and a 70 Torino GT. He'll do a great job on the 68 i guarantee __________________ My name's Tim and I'm a truckaholic My 56 Chevy shop truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=562795

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10-15-2004, 10:45 AM	#22
luckydog < Fav Place on Earth! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: South West Michigan Posts: 307	I was considering putting a 3cyl. Detroit in mine. But i think it's gonna be too much hassle than it's worth. The motor is sitting in a 70 van. No way to hook up A/C, and a top speed of 65, plus who knows what it will do to the resale value (Unless I say it was a rare option... hehe). Anyway, it's a 2 stroke diesel! Its pretty wierd, ive never really seen anything like it. I guess it's supposed to sound killer. __________________ Horsepower is how FAST you hit the wall, torque is how HARD

10-15-2004, 10:50 AM	#23
dubie Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 8,855	We used to have a member from Austrailia that had a 67-72 4x4 with an inline 6 Cummins Turbo Diesel under the hood. It was sweeeeeeeeeeet __________________ My name's Tim and I'm a truckaholic My 56 Chevy shop truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=562795

10-15-2004, 12:08 PM	#24
Ogier Chopper/Painter Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Medford, Or. Posts: 284	My '69 has a Caddy 472 in it. I really like the power but my tires don't. Ogier P.S. If anyone wants info on this swap, send me a PM and I will do my best.

10-15-2004, 12:13 PM	#25
cwilli84 1FINE69 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Detroit, Michigan Posts: 239	Theres a silver 70 Burb around Detriot with a 409. Saw it at a local once a week car club meeting in Redford. The install was sweet,he just had to delete the stock heater box to clear the head and valvecover. __________________ Had a 69 swb fleetside 350zz3 w 400turbo trans oak lined bed with rhino coated sides red exterior. SOLD

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