3/4 ton BBC 4x4? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

05crewcab · 08-17-2010, 11:05 PM

I saw this ad on Craig's tonight:

http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/ra...898291536.html

I thought you couldn't get a big block in a 3/4 ton 4x4?

Truck looks pretty nice regardless...

**Stocker** · 08-17-2010, 11:15 PM

You could get a big block in a '71 K20.... if you swap out the original engine.

That does look like a very nice truck!! Just not 100% original.

**too much stuff** · 08-17-2010, 11:54 PM

Looks like a nice truck. The big block was added, and the vacuum was added also. Looks like someone built what they wanted.

BlackTopMotors · 08-18-2010, 12:03 AM

Would that be for just 4x4? I have a 71 4x2 with a 402 TH400...

**Stocker** · 08-18-2010, 12:55 AM

^^ That's correct.

Jacfourteen · 08-18-2010, 01:31 AM

He says that he bought it new, maybe he 'forgot' adding the bigblock and the vac gauge

mrein3 · 08-18-2010, 07:54 AM

I saw that one too. Notice he put un-molested in quotes. Also notice he said the truck was bought new in Washington, nothing about the owner buying it new.

By saying the drivetrain is all orginal to the truck he must mean all but the engine are original to the truck.

DAS in Roseville is a pretty well respected shop.

If I had $16,000 to spend on a truck that wasn't original I would find a rust free southwest 3/4 ton 4x4 myself, rebuild a big block myself, install it myself, upgrade the AC myself, and probably have $8000 - $9000 left over.

FWIW, I lived in Lindstrom for 10 years and still hold a position in the city there. I could pee on the town from my current house. If anybody is really serious about it and wants a board member to look it over I could be persuaded. If you google the phone number it looks like he lives next to where my daughter plays soccer.

In the 20 years I've lived in the area I've never seen this truck once.

**70cst** · 08-18-2010, 09:11 AM

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This is a very original 'un-molested' 1971fullsize 3/4 ton four wheel drive pickup. Bought new and lived most of it's life in Washington state so has zero rust. 402BB(5K miles on custom rebuild), TBH350 Auto Trans(rblt) , A/C(just upgraded by DAS in Roseville), PS, PB, CC, Tilt wheel. Drivetrain, steering col, seats, and frame are all original to the truck and frame is not lifted. You won't find a car steering wheel or seats in this. It is all ORIGINAL which seems to be hard to find based on what I see posted out on Craigs list. Has original rare dash options which include tach and vacuum gauges along with an original dash throttle control knob. This truck is in MINT condition and drives like new!!!

Ok first...this is a very nice truck and I would not mind having this sit in my driveway. But...the following would be of concern to me if I was looking for an original stock K20...
1) BB were not a factory option for K-20's of this year.
2) BB engines have TH400 transmissions.
3) Bought new...it's like he implies that he purchased this truck new from the dealer.
4) Drivetrain is all original?
5) Dash-I am not sure a vacum guage was an option this year.

As mentioned this is a very nice truck but I question some of the statements about this truck. This is why we need to do research when we are in the market to buy.

Longhorn Man · 08-18-2010, 11:44 PM

vacum guage was only on the bigger trucks, C/40 and larger

cdowns · 08-19-2010, 08:38 AM

typical used car salesman speil , not based on knowledge or facts

08-17-2010, 11:05 PM	#1
05crewcab Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Minnetonka, MN Posts: 409	3/4 ton BBC 4x4? I saw this ad on Craig's tonight: http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/ra...898291536.html I thought you couldn't get a big block in a 3/4 ton 4x4? Truck looks pretty nice regardless... __________________ 1971 C-20 350/350

08-17-2010, 11:15 PM	#2
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,722	Re: 3/4 ton BBC 4x4? You could get a big block in a '71 K20.... if you swap out the original engine. That does look like a very nice truck!! Just not 100% original. __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

08-17-2010, 11:54 PM	#3
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,787	Re: 3/4 ton BBC 4x4? Looks like a nice truck. The big block was added, and the vacuum was added also. Looks like someone built what they wanted. __________________ 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

08-18-2010, 12:03 AM	#4
BlackTopMotors Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Valencia, CA Posts: 364	Re: 3/4 ton BBC 4x4? Would that be for just 4x4? I have a 71 4x2 with a 402 TH400...

08-18-2010, 12:55 AM	#5
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,722	Re: 3/4 ton BBC 4x4? ^^ That's correct. __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

08-18-2010, 01:31 AM	#6
Jacfourteen Big Red - Now its a SWB! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oroville, Ca Posts: 1,624	Re: 3/4 ton BBC 4x4? He says that he bought it new, maybe he 'forgot' adding the bigblock and the vac gauge __________________ 68 3/4 ton (Project)-350 Small Block, .030 over, 10:1 comp, 3998993 heads, C3BX edelbrock intake, comp cams XE268, Holley 670 SA, long tube headers, dual flow 40's, E-fan, Alum rad, currently under the knife getting shortened and bagged build thread 41 3/4 ton (wife's)-flatbed, fully restored to original 01 Tahoe LT 4WD (my daily driver)-Magnaflow Muffler, Rollin on 22's 02 Ford Mustang Convertable (Wife's Car)-Flowmaster 50, Clear corners, Intake, sittin on 18's

08-18-2010, 07:54 AM	#7
mrein3 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Center City, MN, USA Posts: 3,254	Re: 3/4 ton BBC 4x4? I saw that one too. Notice he put un-molested in quotes. Also notice he said the truck was bought new in Washington, nothing about the owner buying it new. By saying the drivetrain is all orginal to the truck he must mean all but the engine are original to the truck. DAS in Roseville is a pretty well respected shop. If I had $16,000 to spend on a truck that wasn't original I would find a rust free southwest 3/4 ton 4x4 myself, rebuild a big block myself, install it myself, upgrade the AC myself, and probably have $8000 - $9000 left over. FWIW, I lived in Lindstrom for 10 years and still hold a position in the city there. I could pee on the town from my current house. If anybody is really serious about it and wants a board member to look it over I could be persuaded. If you google the phone number it looks like he lives next to where my daughter plays soccer. In the 20 years I've lived in the area I've never seen this truck once. __________________ '70 cab, '71 chassis, 383, TH350, NP205. '71 Malibu convertible '72 Malibu hard top Center City, MN

08-18-2010, 11:44 PM	#9
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: 3/4 ton BBC 4x4? vacum guage was only on the bigger trucks, C/40 and larger

08-19-2010, 08:38 AM	#10
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: 3/4 ton BBC 4x4? typical used car salesman speil , not based on knowledge or facts __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY



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