1967 GMC SWB Diesel in IA

[Mint68]

Saw this on Craigslist. Seems kind of crazy but may be neat. If anyone is near Sioux City IA they should check it out.

http://siouxcity.craigslist.org/car/756279296.html

[JayDubBlazer]

I like the rims

[TP from Cntl PA]

Anyone near this truck? I've been looking for one with a Detroit so I don't have to go through all the work to build one myself. I contacted the seller and haven't heard nothing yet.

[special-K]

I wonder what Detroit it has.There were none used in CK series trucks until`82 with the Detroit Allison 6.2.In`78 GM started with diesels in the form of the converted Olds 350.

[jorgensensc]

Originally Posted by JayDubBlazer

I like the rims

I don't see any rims, I only see turbine style wheels! j/k
Shawn

[1969 GMC]

Originally Posted by special-K

I wonder what Detroit it has.There were none used in CK series trucks until`82 with the Detroit Allison 6.2.In`78 GM started with diesels in the form of the converted Olds 350.

i suppose it isn't out of the realm of possibility that it could be one of the 2 smoke Detroits out of a medium truck.

[67_C-30]

I wonder if its this one?

YouTube - 1967 GMC with 6V-53

YouTube - 1967 GMC with 6V-53

[jeffspower]

Probably a 4-53 or 4-71. Easy fit.

[5150.4.67]

My dad had an old Oliver tractor with a Detroit in it. Damn was that thing loud!

[hevy_chevy67]

That would be sweet to have a diesel in a truck like that. I wish i had the money kicking around lol

[special-K]

An oil burner would be awesome in a lil`shorty.

[1969 GMC]

Originally Posted by special-K

An oil burner would be awesome in any 67-72.

Fixed that for ya

[special-K]

You`re right about that,Adam.It`s just guys usually want a diesel in a heavy duty truck.I keep having thoughts of putting my 300hp 6.5TD in my`67 GMC shortbed project.For $1,600 I can buy Peninsular Marine`s dual turbo setup and add another 150hp=450hp!Imagine smoking tires and the exhaust off the line in a lowered shortbed.

[TP from Cntl PA]

Did get a reply, said it was an inline 6 Detroit...........I assume a 6-71, unless it is a later Series 50 4 cycle Detroit. I am trying to get some pictures. This one may find itself on a hauler to PA

[67_C-30]

I looked at a 6-71 for my '67 C-30 and I am pretty sure it will not fit in a pickup unless the firewall is pushed WAYYY back. A Cummins 6-BT will barely fit these trucks, and 6-71 is a whole lot bigger than that.

[TP from Cntl PA]

Originally Posted by 67_C-30

I looked at a 6-71 for my '67 C-30 and I am pretty sure it will not fit in a pickup unless the firewall is pushed WAYYY back. A Cummins 6-BT will barely fit these trucks, and 6-71 is a whole lot bigger than that.

Been there done that, and know 100% what your saying(Got one I put a Cummins in), but I don't know what other "Inline 6" from Detroit would be from that period???????

I've seen one put in a Ford, so its possible, with alot of mod's. The way this truck is setting though, I can't picture it either. Which is why I asked for pictures. My bets are they got the date wrong and its a 50 series Detroit, which would fit pretty well, and I actually seen papers on the 50 series and Detroit selling them as "Conversion" engines.

What does everyone else think? Never been around a 6-53? How much smaller are they than a 6-71? Would it fit? Heck, I did some measuring on a 4-71 and it would be a stretch to fit one without modifing the firewall!

[67_C-30]

Originally Posted by TP from Cntl PA

Been there done that, and know 100% what your saying(Got one I put a Cummins in), but I don't know what other "Inline 6" from Detroit would be from that period???????

I've seen one put in a Ford, so its possible, with alot of mod's. The way this truck is setting though, I can't picture it either. Which is why I asked for pictures. My bets are they got the date wrong and its a 50 series Detroit, which would fit pretty well, and I actually seen papers on the 50 series and Detroit selling them as "Conversion" engines.

What does everyone else think? Never been around a 6-53? How much smaller are they than a 6-71? Would it fit? Heck, I did some measuring on a 4-71 and it would be a stretch to fit one without modifing the firewall!

I've never seen a inline 6-53. I don't think an inline 6-53 even exists, but I couldn't swear to that. I know a 6V-53 fits into a pickup quite easily. That's really what I want to eventually put in my '67.

[special-K]

Which motor is this?

[TP from Cntl PA]

Special K, looks like a 4-53

67 C-30, I've never actually seen a 6-53 either, but seem to recall spec sheets with them on it??????? 4-53's were popular here in mobile equipment, I'd wager if their is such a animal as a 6-53, it would be in a log skidder.

Main reason I'd like to have a 2 stroke Detroit in a Pickup is because I could pop a Jake Brake on it from a bigger engine and have that option while pulling a trailer.

[Mister laugh]

How about a 6v-71? any chance one of those would fit without firewall mods?

[67_C-30]

Originally Posted by TP from Cntl PA

Special K, looks like a 4-53

67 C-30, I've never actually seen a 6-53 either, but seem to recall spec sheets with them on it??????? 4-53's were popular here in mobile equipment, I'd wager if their is such a animal as a 6-53, it would be in a log skidder.

Main reason I'd like to have a 2 stroke Detroit in a Pickup is because I could pop a Jake Brake on it from a bigger engine and have that option while pulling a trailer.

I agree, that looks like a 4-53. I can't swear there isn't a 6-53, but I did quick search and only came up with info on 6V-53's. I jake brake on a screamin Detroit always sounds wicked!!