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walkerb · 10-21-2011, 07:59 AM

Picked up this 74 custom the other day. Its soild for NY. Gotta do rockers and corners but thats really all. It was a 3 on the tree put someone moved it to the floor.

Inline 6 250 with 130k. Anyone have any dealings with the 250 before? This is my first 6cyl in a square and am just wondering if I should be on the look out for, thanks

walkerb · 10-21-2011, 08:00 AM

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J Knight · 10-21-2011, 08:03 AM

Sweet find bro.
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walkerb · 10-21-2011, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by J Knight

Sweet find bro.
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Thanks. Got it for $680.00

bigblock73 · 10-21-2011, 08:23 AM

nice truck.

Inline 6 engines are virtually indestructable...keep the six and enjoy driving the truck!

walkerb · 10-21-2011, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by bigblock73

nice truck.

Inline 6 engines are virtually indestructable...keep the six and enjoy driving the truck!

Thats what Im thinking. Im putting everything back to stock and am going to drive the daylights out of it. I cant wait. The po had done some crazy wiring to it. So I got to figure that all out.

I think I am going to put a slider in the back window though. I love the steering wheel. My 75 never had the orginial wheel some I happy this one does.

lilpoindexter · 10-21-2011, 11:30 AM

I have a '78 with a 250. Mine has 3.73's in the back. It had three on the tree, until i put in 5 on da flo'. I thought the column shift was cool, but the ratios in the trans are unsuited to use in urban areas. Maybe in Rural Georgia 40 years ago the 3 speed was sufficient, but not today. The T5 I put in is from an '83 camaro, and it whines a little in 3rd gear, and has notchy shifts, but so far so good. You won't set any land speed records with the 250, but for a cruiser, it's fine. I added power steering to mine to...the power steering and the 5 speed really make it tolerable as a daily driver. My mpg went from like 12 to 15 in mixed driving, and as much as 17 on the highway.

trout · 10-21-2011, 01:51 PM

i got a 76 with a 250 and 3 on the tree have not got to drive it (took it apart when i got home)just wish it was a true 73-74 (no me changing the grill) and really wish it had that step side you got... lucky find

trout · 10-21-2011, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by lilpoindexter

I added power steering to mine to...

how did you do that and year and motor did you get the pump for ???

walkerb · 10-21-2011, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by trout

i got a 76 with a 250 and 3 on the tree have not got to drive it (took it apart when i got home)just wish it was a true 73-74 (no me changing the grill) and really wish it had that step side you got... lucky find

I got really lucky. Im not expecting it to happen again thats for sure, not for $680

10-21-2011, 07:59 AM	#1
walkerb Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rochester NY Posts: 831	Got myself a 74 Picked up this 74 custom the other day. Its soild for NY. Gotta do rockers and corners but thats really all. It was a 3 on the tree put someone moved it to the floor. Inline 6 250 with 130k. Anyone have any dealings with the 250 before? This is my first 6cyl in a square and am just wondering if I should be on the look out for, thanks Attached Images __________________ 1973 k20 Suburban 350 1974 Custom stepside c-10 250 1975 Chevy stepside 454 1986 K30 Crewcab SRW 350 R.I.P- glimmertwin01- board member and good friend, you will be missed

10-21-2011, 08:00 AM	#2
walkerb Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rochester NY Posts: 831	Re: Got myself a 74 More pics Attached Images __________________ 1973 k20 Suburban 350 1974 Custom stepside c-10 250 1975 Chevy stepside 454 1986 K30 Crewcab SRW 350 R.I.P- glimmertwin01- board member and good friend, you will be missed

10-21-2011, 08:03 AM	#3
J Knight Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Baytown TX Posts: 2,219	Re: Got myself a 74 Sweet find bro. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ John 82 Chevy Silverado 350ci/TH350

10-21-2011, 08:23 AM	#5
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Re: Got myself a 74 nice truck. Inline 6 engines are virtually indestructable...keep the six and enjoy driving the truck! __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

10-21-2011, 11:30 AM	#7
lilpoindexter Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: los angeles Posts: 1,134	Re: Got myself a 74 I have a '78 with a 250. Mine has 3.73's in the back. It had three on the tree, until i put in 5 on da flo'. I thought the column shift was cool, but the ratios in the trans are unsuited to use in urban areas. Maybe in Rural Georgia 40 years ago the 3 speed was sufficient, but not today. The T5 I put in is from an '83 camaro, and it whines a little in 3rd gear, and has notchy shifts, but so far so good. You won't set any land speed records with the 250, but for a cruiser, it's fine. I added power steering to mine to...the power steering and the 5 speed really make it tolerable as a daily driver. My mpg went from like 12 to 15 in mixed driving, and as much as 17 on the highway.

10-21-2011, 01:51 PM	#8
trout Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: lexington, SC Posts: 1,276	Re: Got myself a 74 i got a 76 with a 250 and 3 on the tree have not got to drive it (took it apart when i got home)just wish it was a true 73-74 (no me changing the grill) and really wish it had that step side you got... lucky find __________________ Edited by staff



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