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chevjayfsd · 10-07-2004, 03:33 PM

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...492691971&rd=1

Peregrine · 10-07-2004, 03:55 PM

Usually I don't comment on how people do their trucks because everyone has their own taste and that's ok. But why in the hell would you make a a 72 C10 a front wheel drive!!?! gah

**68 Stepside** · 10-07-2004, 04:26 PM

Dare to be different....I actually almost kinda like it. The FWD part is a bit odd, and it bet it's a dog with 2.50 gears, but with the torque of the olds 455, you probably don't even notice it. You could run that thing 100 mph all day long on the expressway and not worry.....

*1972C10* · 10-07-2004, 05:13 PM

They could have used an older caddy transmission setup some of them 4100s were FWD

da-burb · 10-07-2004, 07:41 PM

I have noticed that swap in a few of the C30 ramp bed car haulers before. I bet it isn't that bad of a performer. Torque is king and the 455 has plenty. The Caddy 500's are the same way. Think of the GMC motorhomes that run the same set up and they are 26' long and weigh several tons more than a truck.

Tynee · 10-07-2004, 07:58 PM

I haven't worked on a lot of FWD cars, but I didn't realize there were any out there that didn't mount the motor sideways.

cdowns · 10-07-2004, 08:02 PM

i've seen quite a few larger trucks COE that have that drivetrain

1969 GMC · 10-07-2004, 08:21 PM

I saw a front wheel drive International 1 ton truck before, that had a special flatbed wrecker body that would lower straight down so the car could be winched on. I guess the company that made them would buy factory 4x4s, hack the frame off behind the cab, add on their own rear frame/body, and take off the rear driveshaft. It was done so the body could be lowered all the way to the ground and still have a flat surface.

PanelDeland · 10-07-2004, 10:33 PM

Saw a 73 up truck with that set-up under the front.The back half of the truck was a double axle lowboy triler with dovetail.Looked like a good Idea for a hauler.

Swbman · 10-07-2004, 11:11 PM

Im not quite the purist,but basically I like em High Optioned Clean and Stock with a little flavoring to make it your own.But that thing is a freak,may be a nice ride with plenty of torque,but why would you go thru that much trouble and expense, for something for the most part the original builder unless he did all the work himself would never recoup the labor charges on.Heck I didnt like the Toronado car, I definitely dont like the Toronado Truck.just my .02 cents. :p

Brainchild · 10-07-2004, 11:12 PM

Frontwheel drive truck would be great in the snow,and would never fishtail off the line,but where's the fun in that?

djracer · 10-07-2004, 11:51 PM

If you took those nice body parts off and swapped with some I have you could make a mean demo derby ride!

10-07-2004, 03:33 PM	#1
chevjayfsd Project 7dos Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Abilene, Texas Posts: 876	Ever seen this? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...492691971&rd=1 __________________ 7DOS - 1972 C-10 350/350 Porterbuilt/Accuair 20x8.5/20x10 Ride Low or Die PSSST - Yes it's bagged. 7dos build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=610290

10-07-2004, 03:55 PM	#2
Peregrine Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Louisville, Ky Posts: 329	Usually I don't comment on how people do their trucks because everyone has their own taste and that's ok. But why in the hell would you make a a 72 C10 a front wheel drive!!?! gah __________________ Brian 72 C10 longbed 350/th400 Let the world change you and you will change the world.

10-07-2004, 04:26 PM	#3
68 Stepside huh? Join Date: May 2000 Location: Washington, Illinois Posts: 5,690	Dare to be different....I actually almost kinda like it. The FWD part is a bit odd, and it bet it's a dog with 2.50 gears, but with the torque of the olds 455, you probably don't even notice it. You could run that thing 100 mph all day long on the expressway and not worry..... __________________ Someday when I'm lonely, Wishing you weren't so far away, Then I will remember Things we said today. RIP El Jay

10-07-2004, 07:41 PM	#5
da-burb "Ochre Ogre" Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Springfield, MN Posts: 3,558	I have noticed that swap in a few of the C30 ramp bed car haulers before. I bet it isn't that bad of a performer. Torque is king and the 455 has plenty. The Caddy 500's are the same way. Think of the GMC motorhomes that run the same set up and they are 26' long and weigh several tons more than a truck. __________________ Bowtie Truck Stop Inc. Mid-West GM Truck Restoration Parts Supplier Your Key Parts, Auto Metal Direct, Dynacorn, and Goodmark dealer. like us @ www.facebook.com/BowtieTruckStop 1971 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1971 K-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 K-20 Suburban (Yellow- that just aint right!) Springfield, Minnesota 56087

10-07-2004, 07:58 PM	#6
Tynee I miss this truck. Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Lexington, KY U.S.A. Posts: 2,863	I haven't worked on a lot of FWD cars, but I didn't realize there were any out there that didn't mount the motor sideways. __________________ '07 GMC Acadia SLT. Sweet ride. '08 Crew Cab Z-71 short bed. Really like this truck A LOT.

10-07-2004, 05:13 PM	#4
1972C10 Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 2,686	They could have used an older caddy transmission setup some of them 4100s were FWD

10-07-2004, 08:02 PM	#7
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	i've seen quite a few larger trucks COE that have that drivetrain __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

10-07-2004, 08:21 PM	#8
1969 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Rubber City Posts: 5,498	I saw a front wheel drive International 1 ton truck before, that had a special flatbed wrecker body that would lower straight down so the car could be winched on. I guess the company that made them would buy factory 4x4s, hack the frame off behind the cab, add on their own rear frame/body, and take off the rear driveshaft. It was done so the body could be lowered all the way to the ground and still have a flat surface. __________________ 1969 GMC K2500 1996 Honda Accord 2007 Kawasaki KLR 650

10-07-2004, 10:33 PM	#9
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Saw a 73 up truck with that set-up under the front.The back half of the truck was a double axle lowboy triler with dovetail.Looked like a good Idea for a hauler. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

10-07-2004, 11:11 PM	#10
Swbman Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Tulsa,Oklahoma Posts: 606	Im not quite the purist,but basically I like em High Optioned Clean and Stock with a little flavoring to make it your own.But that thing is a freak,may be a nice ride with plenty of torque,but why would you go thru that much trouble and expense, for something for the most part the original builder unless he did all the work himself would never recoup the labor charges on.Heck I didnt like the Toronado car, I definitely dont like the Toronado Truck.just my .02 cents. :p __________________ 1961 BUICK LESABRE 1968 CHEVELLE SS 396 1969 BUICK RIVIERA GS 1971 2 WHEEL DRIVE BLAZER 1971 4X4 BLAZER 1971 SHORTBED CHEYENNE FLEETSIDE 1971 SHORTBED 4X4 FLEETSIDE ** ...My Ebay

10-07-2004, 11:12 PM	#11
Brainchild Still drivin' a Rat Rod Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Monett Missouri Posts: 4,925	Frontwheel drive truck would be great in the snow,and would never fishtail off the line,but where's the fun in that? __________________ Rusty Member #13872 Instead of saying.....you are a discomfort in the back of my front.....one should be able to say...... you are a pain in the a$# 71 GMC LWB 49 Chevy 85 Chevy G20 Check out my website

10-07-2004, 11:51 PM	#12
djracer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Wetumpka, Al, U.S. Posts: 8,892	If you took those nice body parts off and swapped with some I have you could make a mean demo derby ride! __________________ Kevin Special Thanks to All who have helped on the TRUCK! My Pass Time Show http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p...Chapter1-0.mp4 So Far my best Times are: Motor only: 6.44 1/8 @ 104.13 10.39 1/4 @ 125.83 Nitrous Times: 5.785 1/8 @ 118.65 with a 1.336 60ft 9.168 1/4 @ 142.58 with a 250 shot dead out of the hole!



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