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SGLTRK · 03-12-2005, 09:40 PM

I'm new to this board and I'm looking for advice on a project that I'm doing research for. My goal is to build a mild custom '67-'72 1/2 or 3/4 ton long bed. The truck will be used as a daily driver and tow vehicle. We will be towing a trailer of approx. 6000lbs across the country so I need reliability and torque for those mountains that are between us (Calif.) and everywhere else. Good fuel economy is important also.

My plan is to build a 383 small block stroker with vortec heads backed by a 700r4 driving a 3.73 or 4.10 rear end. I want to run EFI but I can't decide between TBI, TPI or aftermarket like the Edelbrock multi-point TBI system. The reason that I'm going SBC is because I already have a good 4-bolt 350 core to build on.

Well there you go, kinda long but I'm wide open to any and all advice, criticisms or thoughts.

Brainchild · 03-13-2005, 10:47 PM

Welcome to the boards.

I think if i was to build a truck to use as a tow rig,it would at least be a 3/4 ton.

***Josh*** · 03-14-2005, 02:23 AM

Welcome to the boards!

I'd go with a 3/4ton for reliability while towing that much that often, the 700r4 im not sure if I would use tho since you cant really tow with it in overdrive anyway.... 4l80 (which is $$$$) or a good 5spd would be my choice...

***Liz*** · 03-14-2005, 02:24 AM

welcome to the board

you might want to post the question over on the 67-72 message board also.. you'll get alot more replies over there

krue · 03-20-2005, 01:12 AM

Welcome from South Mississippi!
What she said.

03-12-2005, 09:40 PM	#1
SGLTRK Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Pahrump, NV Posts: 5	Newbi looking for advice. I'm new to this board and I'm looking for advice on a project that I'm doing research for. My goal is to build a mild custom '67-'72 1/2 or 3/4 ton long bed. The truck will be used as a daily driver and tow vehicle. We will be towing a trailer of approx. 6000lbs across the country so I need reliability and torque for those mountains that are between us (Calif.) and everywhere else. Good fuel economy is important also. My plan is to build a 383 small block stroker with vortec heads backed by a 700r4 driving a 3.73 or 4.10 rear end. I want to run EFI but I can't decide between TBI, TPI or aftermarket like the Edelbrock multi-point TBI system. The reason that I'm going SBC is because I already have a good 4-bolt 350 core to build on. Well there you go, kinda long but I'm wide open to any and all advice, criticisms or thoughts.

03-13-2005, 10:47 PM	#2
Brainchild Still drivin' a Rat Rod Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Monett Missouri Posts: 4,925	Welcome to the boards. I think if i was to build a truck to use as a tow rig,it would at least be a 3/4 ton. __________________ 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

03-14-2005, 02:23 AM	#3
*Josh* He's got mean nasty FANGS! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Rockwell, NC Posts: 6,519	Welcome to the boards! I'd go with a 3/4ton for reliability while towing that much that often, the 700r4 im not sure if I would use tho since you cant really tow with it in overdrive anyway.... 4l80 (which is $$$$) or a good 5spd would be my choice... __________________ 2004 K2500 Burb 1999 C3500 1985 Cutlass Supreme 1969 C-10 1967 C-10 Panel josh@67-72chevytrucks.com

03-20-2005, 01:12 AM	#5
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Welcome from South Mississippi! What she said. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

03-14-2005, 02:24 AM	#4
*Liz* Catchy title goes here.. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Rockwell, NC Posts: 39,821	welcome to the board you might want to post the question over on the 67-72 message board also.. you'll get alot more replies over there



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