Anybody got a Syclone/Typhoon? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

bad68bowtie · 05-02-2008, 06:32 AM

Kind of a longshot I know but a buddy of mine is kicking around the idea of trying to find one so I figured I'd ask to see if anyone has some experience with em. He has some money to work with and is looking at everything (we're talking S2000s, Duramaxs, Audis, etc.) and these came up in conversation earlier. I'm just trying to get an idea of what driving one might be like and just an overall opinion of em. And for what it's worth this would serve as a daily driver.

trailwart · 05-02-2008, 05:52 PM

syty.org also do some searching for S-series forums, some have a syclone typhoon subforum. thy can e had pretty cheap if they have been driven. the link i gave will have all the things needed to look at when buying.

**JJorgensen52** · 06-30-2008, 11:17 AM

I've got one ... Loads of fun to drive and plenty comfortable to be a daily, but they're not reliable enough for DD service unless they've been treated right and aren't modified. Mine is modified pretty heavily, and every effort was made to make the truck reliable when it was built... I still spend 50% of my time with the truck in pieces

Bamm · 08-11-2008, 12:40 PM

Here's one in my area...................

http://richmond.craigslist.org/cto/783932635.html

Slammed70 · 08-11-2008, 11:14 PM

I used to have one...
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=263280

I loved mine, drove it daily with only one problem....and it was just an old, original part wearing out. The IC pump which was a MAJOR thing but it ran fine without it the three days I waited for it to arrive in the mail.

The local Ford (st)ealership owner bought it at the auction State Farm put on for 9K totaled, he dumped another 13K of the dealership's money into it and has it back to perfect condition, and he wont sell it back to me.

It was number 2025.

JJorg, that is a BEAUTIFUL truck!

Slammed70 · 08-11-2008, 11:17 PM

If your gonna buy one, check the intercooler to make sure it was coolent in it, and if the left side inner fenderwell is missing, and there is a slew of aftermarker guages I would be weary.....thats usually a sign that someone has driven the hell out of it. And are selling it because they're not as fast as everyone who dont have one claims them as being.

screwballl · 08-23-2008, 09:39 AM

the major problem with these trucks: people thought they were race trucks so a majority of them were abused pretty bad... usually they need at least a new or rebuilt engine...
I have seen a few that have been well taken care of but thats usually older guys (40+).

05-02-2008, 06:32 AM	#1
bad68bowtie On the college boy budget... Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Athens, Georgia Posts: 370	Anybody got a Syclone/Typhoon? Kind of a longshot I know but a buddy of mine is kicking around the idea of trying to find one so I figured I'd ask to see if anyone has some experience with em. He has some money to work with and is looking at everything (we're talking S2000s, Duramaxs, Audis, etc.) and these came up in conversation earlier. I'm just trying to get an idea of what driving one might be like and just an overall opinion of em. And for what it's worth this would serve as a daily driver. __________________ -'68 C10 short/step- 350/350

05-02-2008, 05:52 PM	#2
trailwart Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: michigan Posts: 356	Re: Anybody got a Syclone/Typhoon? syty.org also do some searching for S-series forums, some have a syclone typhoon subforum. thy can e had pretty cheap if they have been driven. the link i gave will have all the things needed to look at when buying. __________________ 72 chevy 3\4 ton 4 speed 4x4 84 1\2 ton 4x4 (gone but not forgotten, thanks for the memories) 1999 suburban 4x4 1982 chevrolet S-10 V-8 (Thanks uncle EARL)

06-30-2008, 11:17 AM	#3
JJorgensen52 Simple? What's simple? Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Southeast CT Posts: 1,472	Re: Anybody got a Syclone/Typhoon? I've got one ... Loads of fun to drive and plenty comfortable to be a daily, but they're not reliable enough for DD service unless they've been treated right and aren't modified. Mine is modified pretty heavily, and every effort was made to make the truck reliable when it was built... I still spend 50% of my time with the truck in pieces __________________ CURRENT '50 GMC 100 shortbed Gen IV 4.8 LS - 4L65E (Secret truck, Shhh!!!) Build '63 Buick Wildcat Coupe 401ci Nailhead (Very much in pieces) Photos '66 Impala SS convertible 327-QJet-glide (4 speed swap one of these days...) Photos '69 CST/10 4x4 SWB Stepper 350 2bbl - NV4500/NP241C (Broken Truck!) '72 Sierra Grande 2WD LWB fleetside 350-TH350 Refresh '99 K2500 Silverado RCLB 5.7 Vortec - NV4500/NP241C (Daily) '99 K2500 Suburban 7.4 Vortec - NV4500/NP246 (still working out the bugs) SOLD '71 Custom/10 2WD LWB fleetside - '72 GMC K/3500 Dually (Sold to redryder)

08-11-2008, 12:40 PM	#4
Bamm Cowboy Fan for Life!!!!!! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Amelia, Virginia Posts: 2,921	Re: Anybody got a Syclone/Typhoon? Here's one in my area................... http://richmond.craigslist.org/cto/783932635.html __________________ 1967 ShortBed Fleetside 3/4 Drop 350/700R4 Tilt wheel 18 x 8 Torque Thrust II's Future mods: All new gauges & wood bed My Zip is 23002 I ship UPS, USPS

08-23-2008, 09:39 AM	#7
screwballl Tonawanda 454 Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Liquid Sunshine State Posts: 2,754	Re: Anybody got a Syclone/Typhoon? the major problem with these trucks: people thought they were race trucks so a majority of them were abused pretty bad... usually they need at least a new or rebuilt engine... I have seen a few that have been well taken care of but thats usually older guys (40+). __________________ 91 Chevy Suburban Tonawanda 454 R2500 - SOLD!!! 04 Dodge Durango 5.7L Hemi 2WD, 24K miles (as of July 2011) In the past 30 years about 90% of Fords are still on the road, the other 10% made it home. -------------------



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