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northerngmc · 02-26-2010, 11:54 PM

I am surfing the web at truck ads and came across a 1970 Chev 1/2 ton listed with a 6 cylinder and an automatic transmission.

I do not think I have ever seen a 6 cylinder with an automatic, where they made?

http://www.classicgoldenautos.com/sh...91&layout=full

powell72 · 02-26-2010, 11:59 PM

Yes, you could get that combo, I know members 72BlckButy and lolife99 both have original six cylinder/powerglide trucks

**too much stuff** · 02-27-2010, 02:38 AM

My 70 blazer 4x4 is a 6 cyl TH 350 trans. Not very common, but they were out there.

sixty-eight shorty · 02-27-2010, 02:48 AM

my 2wd 71 blazer has a original Inline 6 with a turbo 350 automatic tranny .

**NC67Chev** · 02-27-2010, 09:18 AM

My 67 came has a 250 with a powerglide.

da-burb · 02-27-2010, 10:39 AM

They were out there. Either a powerglide in the first 3 years or th350 later. But usually if the buyer of the new truck was too cheep to spend $42 for a 307 or $44 to upgrade to a 350V-8 they were also too cheep to spend three or four times as much for an automatic.

prostreetC-10 · 02-27-2010, 10:41 AM

Get this....I had an L-6 with a TH-400 behind it in a 3/4 ton!!

72BlckButy · 02-27-2010, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by powell72

Yes, you could get that combo, I know members 72BlckButy and lolife99 both have original six cylinder/powerglide trucks

Yep, Chris is exactly right. lolife99 and I located two trucks here in MO that were equipped with 2 spd powerglides from the factory. Mine a 250 back by the glide, and his was a 292 backed by a glide.

That's not a bad looking SWB either... are you planning on getting it?

68gmsee · 02-27-2010, 11:18 AM

Gotta remember that there were a lot of us that were car/truck enthusiasts back in the 70's and 80's. We would buy an older truck or car and make conversions to suit our purpose. Back then, parts were easily available since most of these vehicles could be ordered either way. I've converted a couple of trucks and one car.

Fifteen, twenty years from now, some of you may be reading a post from some young guy asking if his 72 originally came with a 700 R4.

northerngmc · 02-27-2010, 11:46 AM

Thanks everybody. now I just need to find that one that was made with the 700R4!

mbgmike · 02-27-2010, 02:49 PM

Yeah I have one in my driveway. Want it

its free 250 with th350

AusTruck · 02-27-2010, 04:34 PM

My 69 C-10 was a 6 cylinder from the factory and was ordered with the turbo 350 as an option.

Some previous owner put a 350 crate motor in, and I've been spending the last three months (weather permitting, and it ain't been permitting much in the land of perma-rain) fixing or trying to fix all the screwups from this PO.

72BlckButy · 02-27-2010, 05:30 PM

If only you were closer Mike....

dan76 · 02-27-2010, 05:33 PM

I had an older Ford (I know) 3/4 ton equipped with a 300 inline six and a C-6 auto. It had reasonable power, great mileage and could tow a 10K trailer.

northerngmc · 02-27-2010, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by mbgmike

Yeah I have one in my driveway. Want it

its free 250 with th350

Sure I will trade you straight across for the 350 CI 4 spd in my back yard.

I will meet you half way!

chevymad · 02-27-2010, 08:29 PM

I've got a 69 one ton thats an original 292/th400. PO took out hte 292.. its going to end up with a 250 LOL.. I guess all it really needs to do is roll in and out of the hay field.

factorystock · 02-28-2010, 12:35 AM

Most 250's had 3 speed manuals. The 250 with auto is uncommon. The 292 with auto is even more uncommon. However, government agencys usually bought this powertrain for lower price and driving ease.

63chevyll · 02-28-2010, 12:40 AM

for those who grew up then, question???

Was Fuel Economy a big deal then? 66, 67, 68 ect........

I mean were people saying "this 250 gets 10 and the 350 gets 8"

Ya know what i mean?

chevymad · 02-28-2010, 01:12 AM

I wouldnt think they'd worry so much about the fuel economy, but more likely the price of the option. My grandfather purchased a brand new 2 ton international truck in 67.. yet he ordered it with manual steering due to the cost of power steering. We've still got the truck and still wish he'd spent the $$ LOL

**Hart_Rod** · 03-04-2010, 12:55 PM

Mine was a pretty basic truck with a 6 cyl, auto and a few more options...

72BlckButy · 03-04-2010, 03:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

Mine was a pretty basic truck with a 6 cyl, auto and a few more options...

Showoff....

One of my favorites on the site Rob.

**Hart_Rod** · 03-04-2010, 05:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

Showoff....

One of my favorites on the site Rob.

, Thanks Nate, back at ya!

02-26-2010, 11:54 PM	#1
northerngmc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Whitehorse YK Canada Posts: 2,651	6 cylinder Automatic? I am surfing the web at truck ads and came across a 1970 Chev 1/2 ton listed with a 6 cylinder and an automatic transmission. I do not think I have ever seen a 6 cylinder with an automatic, where they made? http://www.classicgoldenautos.com/sh...91&layout=full __________________ Blaine 59 GMC 9314 a.k.a. Whoopee 68 C20 50th Anniversary a.k.a. The Rat http://www.flickr.com/photos/northerngmc/ http://www.members.tripod.com/P-wee/index_032.htm 1.61803 is one H of a lot better than 3.14159, no really it is!

02-26-2010, 11:59 PM	#2
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: 6 cylinder Automatic? Yes, you could get that combo, I know members 72BlckButy and lolife99 both have original six cylinder/powerglide trucks __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html Last edited by powell72; 02-26-2010 at 11:59 PM.

02-27-2010, 02:38 AM	#3
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,712	Re: 6 cylinder Automatic? My 70 blazer 4x4 is a 6 cyl TH 350 trans. Not very common, but they were out there. __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

02-27-2010, 02:48 AM	#4
sixty-eight shorty Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: ft worth, tx / azle ,tx Posts: 154	Re: 6 cylinder Automatic? my 2wd 71 blazer has a original Inline 6 with a turbo 350 automatic tranny .

02-27-2010, 09:18 AM	#5
NC67Chev Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 698	Re: 6 cylinder Automatic? My 67 came has a 250 with a powerglide. __________________ 1967 Chevy C-10, 250 L6, Powerglide, 3.73, SWB, Fleetside Upgrades: Power steering, Offset air cleaner, Rear Sport bumper, 3 point safety belts, HEI, -1/-2 springs, 16x5 wheels, McGaughy's disc brake conversion, Sway bar

02-27-2010, 10:39 AM	#6
da-burb "Ochre Ogre" Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Springfield, MN Posts: 3,558	Re: 6 cylinder Automatic? They were out there. Either a powerglide in the first 3 years or th350 later. But usually if the buyer of the new truck was too cheep to spend $42 for a 307 or $44 to upgrade to a 350V-8 they were also too cheep to spend three or four times as much for an automatic. __________________ 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

02-27-2010, 10:41 AM	#7
prostreetC-10 My Carbon Footprint Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Orygun Posts: 5,527	Re: 6 cylinder Automatic? Get this....I had an L-6 with a TH-400 behind it in a 3/4 ton!! __________________ A quick "pedalfest" *Still getting loose (carb test)* 496 Initial fire up video!

02-27-2010, 11:18 AM	#9
68gmsee Active Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Centrally located between Houston, Austin and Waco. BCS area. Posts: 7,947	Re: 6 cylinder Automatic? Gotta remember that there were a lot of us that were car/truck enthusiasts back in the 70's and 80's. We would buy an older truck or car and make conversions to suit our purpose. Back then, parts were easily available since most of these vehicles could be ordered either way. I've converted a couple of trucks and one car. Fifteen, twenty years from now, some of you may be reading a post from some young guy asking if his 72 originally came with a 700 R4.

02-27-2010, 11:46 AM	#10
northerngmc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Whitehorse YK Canada Posts: 2,651	Re: 6 cylinder Automatic? Thanks everybody. now I just need to find that one that was made with the 700R4! __________________ Blaine 59 GMC 9314 a.k.a. Whoopee 68 C20 50th Anniversary a.k.a. The Rat http://www.flickr.com/photos/northerngmc/ http://www.members.tripod.com/P-wee/index_032.htm 1.61803 is one H of a lot better than 3.14159, no really it is!

02-27-2010, 02:49 PM	#11
mbgmike Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pasadena,Tx /Pto Pta DR Posts: 5,415	Re: 6 cylinder Automatic? Yeah I have one in my driveway. Want it its free 250 with th350

02-27-2010, 04:34 PM	#12
AusTruck Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 90	Re: 6 cylinder Automatic? My 69 C-10 was a 6 cylinder from the factory and was ordered with the turbo 350 as an option. Some previous owner put a 350 crate motor in, and I've been spending the last three months (weather permitting, and it ain't been permitting much in the land of perma-rain) fixing or trying to fix all the screwups from this PO.

02-27-2010, 05:30 PM	#13
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: 6 cylinder Automatic? If only you were closer Mike.... __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

02-27-2010, 05:33 PM	#14
dan76 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Salt Lake City UT Posts: 441	Re: 6 cylinder Automatic? I had an older Ford (I know) 3/4 ton equipped with a 300 inline six and a C-6 auto. It had reasonable power, great mileage and could tow a 10K trailer.

02-27-2010, 08:29 PM	#16
chevymad Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: skamokawa, WA, USA Posts: 527	Re: 6 cylinder Automatic? I've got a 69 one ton thats an original 292/th400. PO took out hte 292.. its going to end up with a 250 LOL.. I guess all it really needs to do is roll in and out of the hay field. __________________ 70 C10 long fleet, 355/200 4r, 6 lug disc conversion, 3" drop 70 gmc changed to 67/8 chevy, 454 with voodoo cam, th400, all 74 running gear.. in progress

02-28-2010, 12:35 AM	#17
factorystock Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: west coast Posts: 3,363	Re: 6 cylinder Automatic? Most 250's had 3 speed manuals. The 250 with auto is uncommon. The 292 with auto is even more uncommon. However, government agencys usually bought this powertrain for lower price and driving ease.



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02-28-2010, 12:40 AM	#18
63chevyll gets board easy....... Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 717	Re: 6 cylinder Automatic? for those who grew up then, question??? Was Fuel Economy a big deal then? 66, 67, 68 ect........ I mean were people saying "this 250 gets 10 and the 350 gets 8" Ya know what i mean?

02-28-2010, 01:12 AM	#19
chevymad Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: skamokawa, WA, USA Posts: 527	Re: 6 cylinder Automatic? I wouldnt think they'd worry so much about the fuel economy, but more likely the price of the option. My grandfather purchased a brand new 2 ton international truck in 67.. yet he ordered it with manual steering due to the cost of power steering. We've still got the truck and still wish he'd spent the $$ LOL __________________ 70 C10 long fleet, 355/200 4r, 6 lug disc conversion, 3" drop 70 gmc changed to 67/8 chevy, 454 with voodoo cam, th400, all 74 running gear.. in progress

03-04-2010, 12:55 PM	#20
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