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Plunkett · 01-16-2012, 10:53 PM

So I recently did some trading and acquired a 1972 chevy cheyenne 2wd swb. I believe the truck has a 2/4" drop, 15x6" and 15x14 weld draglites with a 225/70 on the front and a 29x15.5 mt sportsman pro on the rear, headers, 1 chamber flowmaster mufflers, 3.73 gears with an open differential. The truck is flat black, has all of the original molding. So here's my delimma, I was told that the truck has a 350 engine. I wanted to do a cam swap and decided to check th eengine id and it turns out that it's a 305 in the truck, what a disappointment. I've got a few ideas of things that I could do to the truck. If you click on other, please give me some suggestions.

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stomper · 01-16-2012, 11:07 PM

A 305 does not backup those tires/wheels. You gotta change one or the other.. I'd say change the tires/wheels to a set of ralleys or stock steelies because that would be easier. No shame in a 305 when it's in a SWB - drive it.

**N2TRUX** · 01-16-2012, 11:50 PM

Put 20s on it and rock the 305 till the cows come home.

bmfm64 · 01-17-2012, 12:16 AM

The answer lies within young Skywalker.... What do YOU want from the truck? If it was mine I'd put gas in the tank and drive it... And eventually it would get bagged and 20's.

cdowns · 01-17-2012, 10:59 AM

i think it wood b best for you to use asis for awhile and check and make sure what is needed first// check out and tidyup electrical system, check and maintain suspension and brake system getting those systems into excellent proper non shortcut assys is the very foundation of reliability and pleasurable driving

JWall · 01-17-2012, 11:13 AM

I vote drop & wheels... roll the 305 until it gives you problems.

**CC69Rat** · 01-17-2012, 11:39 AM

Hellooo Neighbor. Those pics were taken in my neck of the woods.

Good looking truck man. If it were me, I'd get it really dependable first.. drop it, then 20's, then think about a little more motor. Just me. You could CL the Welds or .. just run them for a while (?)

Nothing wrong with it as is though ! Do you go the shows in Cleveland? Downtown?

shawno72 · 01-17-2012, 11:48 AM

Drop it, drive it and enjoy it for a while.

Plunkett · 01-17-2012, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by CC69Rat

Hellooo Neighbor. Those pics were taken in my neck of the woods.

Good looking truck man. If it were me, I'd get it really dependable first.. drop it, then 20's, then think about a little more motor. Just me. You could CL the Welds or .. just run them for a while (?)

Nothing wrong with it as is though ! Do you go the shows in Cleveland? Downtown?

I've only had the truck for about a month or so. I haven't been to a car show in a while tho. I saw a thread on your truck and it's looking pretty good.

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01-16-2012, 10:53 PM	#1
Plunkett Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 140	Need some opinions. So I recently did some trading and acquired a 1972 chevy cheyenne 2wd swb. I believe the truck has a 2/4" drop, 15x6" and 15x14 weld draglites with a 225/70 on the front and a 29x15.5 mt sportsman pro on the rear, headers, 1 chamber flowmaster mufflers, 3.73 gears with an open differential. The truck is flat black, has all of the original molding. So here's my delimma, I was told that the truck has a 350 engine. I wanted to do a cam swap and decided to check th eengine id and it turns out that it's a 305 in the truck, what a disappointment. I've got a few ideas of things that I could do to the truck. If you click on other, please give me some suggestions. http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/m...-40-46_759.jpg http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/m...-20-22_257.jpg __________________ 1987 gmc sierra v1500. 350 tbi, 700r4, 6" sky jacker lift, 15" Mickey Thompson wheels, and 35" bf Goodrich km2 tires.

01-16-2012, 11:07 PM	#2
stomper Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 1,701	Re: Need some opinions. A 305 does not backup those tires/wheels. You gotta change one or the other.. I'd say change the tires/wheels to a set of ralleys or stock steelies because that would be easier. No shame in a 305 when it's in a SWB - drive it. __________________ "I was patina when patina wasn't cool." 1973 Cheyenne SWB Sunset Gold / Frost White / Saddle

01-16-2012, 11:50 PM	#3
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Need some opinions. Put 20s on it and rock the 305 till the cows come home. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

01-17-2012, 12:16 AM	#4
bmfm64 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Covington, Wa Posts: 5,240	Re: Need some opinions. The answer lies within young Skywalker.... What do YOU want from the truck? If it was mine I'd put gas in the tank and drive it... And eventually it would get bagged and 20's.

01-17-2012, 10:59 AM	#5
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Need some opinions. i think it wood b best for you to use asis for awhile and check and make sure what is needed first// check out and tidyup electrical system, check and maintain suspension and brake system getting those systems into excellent proper non shortcut assys is the very foundation of reliability and pleasurable driving __________________ 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

01-17-2012, 11:13 AM	#6
JWall Frequent Flyer Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 2,258	Re: Need some opinions. I vote drop & wheels... roll the 305 until it gives you problems. __________________ - Justin 76 SWB C-10 - 98 SWB C1500 (x2) 1 Owner 1976 SWB

01-17-2012, 11:39 AM	#7
CC69Rat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,214	Re: Need some opinions. Hellooo Neighbor. Those pics were taken in my neck of the woods. Good looking truck man. If it were me, I'd get it really dependable first.. drop it, then 20's, then think about a little more motor. Just me. You could CL the Welds or .. just run them for a while (?) Nothing wrong with it as is though ! Do you go the shows in Cleveland? Downtown? __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

01-17-2012, 11:48 AM	#8
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: Need some opinions. Drop it, drive it and enjoy it for a while. __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"



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