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case_bt · 12-14-2006, 06:37 PM

Saw a 72 Chevy truck…….appeared to be a stock restoration, had a big block, fender badges said 400. Chevy never made a 400 BBC, and the 400 SBC wasn’t around in 72 as I recall. So is the 400 badge because they didn’t like 402 badges?

1969k10stepside · 12-14-2006, 06:39 PM

Stock big blocks in the 70-72s only came with "400" emblems

DennyB · 12-14-2006, 06:59 PM

400 badged trucks had the 396 or 402 depending on the year.

centsless · 12-14-2006, 07:01 PM

Full sized cars (Impala,Caprice) were the same also. 400 could be a sbc400 or a bbc402.

Longhorn Man · 12-14-2006, 07:01 PM

actually, in 69, the badge woulda said 396, it wasn't untill 70 that they badged it as a 400, even though it was a 402.
And as indicated, the 400 small block wasn't installed in a truck untill 73.

DennyB · 12-14-2006, 07:13 PM

Thanks for the correction Andy

case_bt · 12-14-2006, 07:30 PM

thanks you answered it come to willis texas and I'll give you a beer.

gotchevys? · 12-15-2006, 02:20 AM

From what I have read Chevrolet called the 402 a 396 in 1970 because of the reputation of the 396 in cars such as the Camaro and Chevelle. I myself own a 70 C-10 swb 2wd with a factory big block. The options list on the glovebox door listed the truck with "396 cu in." and the Truck had 396 badges. Although a sticker on the radiator support said "402 cu in 350 hp".

krue · 12-15-2006, 03:53 AM

Welcome to the board gotchevys.

Longhorn Man · 12-15-2006, 06:27 AM

gotchevys, what's the last 6 on your VIN if I may... I wonder if this is an extreemly early model.

gotchevys? · 12-15-2006, 08:30 AM

Thanks for the welcome krue. Longhorn, I'll check on my VIN today and let you know.

72armyswbtruck · 12-15-2006, 03:02 PM

Welcome... Your in good company now...

gotchevys? · 12-15-2006, 06:23 PM

Here are pictures of the labels I mentioned and a picture of my vin tag. I cannot verify the originality of the 396 emblems, the truck had been painted by a previous owner in the past so they may have been 400s originally.

12-14-2006, 06:37 PM	#1
case_bt Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: willis tx Posts: 374	My friend has some ?'s I can't answer Saw a 72 Chevy truck…….appeared to be a stock restoration, had a big block, fender badges said 400. Chevy never made a 400 BBC, and the 400 SBC wasn’t around in 72 as I recall. So is the 400 badge because they didn’t like 402 badges?

12-14-2006, 06:39 PM	#2
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,019	Re: My friend has some ?'s I can't answer Stock big blocks in the 70-72s only came with "400" emblems Last edited by 1969k10stepside; 12-14-2006 at 07:11 PM.

12-14-2006, 06:59 PM	#3
DennyB Led Sled! Discs R 4 ME! Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Toms River, NJ, USA (Transplanted Hoosier) Posts: 7,327	Re: My friend has some ?'s I can't answer 400 badged trucks had the 396 or 402 depending on the year. __________________ "Never ride faster than your Angel can fly" I.M.O.M,W,J&C Patriot Guard Rider

12-14-2006, 07:01 PM	#4
centsless sufficiently talented fool Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Forest Hill, MD Posts: 2,231	Re: My friend has some ?'s I can't answer Full sized cars (Impala,Caprice) were the same also. 400 could be a sbc400 or a bbc402. __________________ "it's impossible to be surrounded by idiots when you are part of the circle" 2003 Suburban 2002 Pontiac Montana 1981 Corvette 1966 Impala Convertible Click here to support the board

12-14-2006, 07:01 PM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: My friend has some ?'s I can't answer actually, in 69, the badge woulda said 396, it wasn't untill 70 that they badged it as a 400, even though it was a 402. And as indicated, the 400 small block wasn't installed in a truck untill 73.

12-14-2006, 07:13 PM	#6
DennyB Led Sled! Discs R 4 ME! Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Toms River, NJ, USA (Transplanted Hoosier) Posts: 7,327	Re: My friend has some ?'s I can't answer Thanks for the correction Andy __________________ "Never ride faster than your Angel can fly" I.M.O.M,W,J&C Patriot Guard Rider

12-14-2006, 07:30 PM	#7
case_bt Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: willis tx Posts: 374	Re: My friend has some ?'s I can't answer thanks you answered it come to willis texas and I'll give you a beer.

12-15-2006, 02:20 AM	#8
gotchevys? Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 118	Re: My friend has some ?'s I can't answer From what I have read Chevrolet called the 402 a 396 in 1970 because of the reputation of the 396 in cars such as the Camaro and Chevelle. I myself own a 70 C-10 swb 2wd with a factory big block. The options list on the glovebox door listed the truck with "396 cu in." and the Truck had 396 badges. Although a sticker on the radiator support said "402 cu in 350 hp". Last edited by gotchevys?; 12-15-2006 at 02:21 AM.

12-15-2006, 03:53 AM	#9
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: My friend has some ?'s I can't answer Welcome to the board gotchevys. __________________ "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"

12-15-2006, 06:27 AM	#10
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: My friend has some ?'s I can't answer gotchevys, what's the last 6 on your VIN if I may... I wonder if this is an extreemly early model.

12-15-2006, 08:30 AM	#11
gotchevys? Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 118	Re: My friend has some ?'s I can't answer Thanks for the welcome krue. Longhorn, I'll check on my VIN today and let you know.

12-15-2006, 03:02 PM	#12
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,033	Re: My friend has some ?'s I can't answer Welcome... Your in good company now... __________________ "Remember, They can Kill You, but they can't eat You, That's against the law!!!!!!!!!"

12-15-2006, 06:23 PM	#13
gotchevys? Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 118	Re: My friend has some ?'s I can't answer Here are pictures of the labels I mentioned and a picture of my vin tag. I cannot verify the originality of the 396 emblems, the truck had been painted by a previous owner in the past so they may have been 400s originally. Attached Images



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