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bd blk 12v · 07-04-2012, 04:15 PM

Hello guys. I have always loved the 67-72 trucks. I found myself a 69 cst long bed about 4 years ago. It has a weak 350 in it. I have in the garage a 1968 l34 350hp 396. I was wanting to put that in the truck and I have been looking and the ls swaps sure have caught my eye. What does a conversion like this cost? Would I be better off installing the 396 or selling it to fund an ls conversion. I want to make the truck a nice cruiser not too much a daily driver. Thanks for the help. Robert
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1quik70 · 07-04-2012, 04:51 PM

If your not looking for daily driver creature comforts, drop in the big block. It will be a fun hot rod, and look right. I drive a 71 Shortbed 4x4 everyday, that sports a 454 and have no complaints. It starts everytime, I have to babysit it for a few minutes to warm in up in the winter, but that's to be expected with a carb. Money wise you would be better off using the engine you have, I started pricing a LS swap when I wanted a new engine and decided to put another BBC in my truck and be done with it. That's my 2 cents, take it or leave it.
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07-04-2012, 04:15 PM	#1
bd blk 12v Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: hobbs nm Posts: 29	1969 cst build questions. Hello guys. I have always loved the 67-72 trucks. I found myself a 69 cst long bed about 4 years ago. It has a weak 350 in it. I have in the garage a 1968 l34 350hp 396. I was wanting to put that in the truck and I have been looking and the ls swaps sure have caught my eye. What does a conversion like this cost? Would I be better off installing the 396 or selling it to fund an ls conversion. I want to make the truck a nice cruiser not too much a daily driver. Thanks for the help. Robert Posted via Mobile Device

07-04-2012, 04:51 PM	#2
1quik70 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Jeffersonville, Indiana Posts: 136	Re: 1969 cst build questions. If your not looking for daily driver creature comforts, drop in the big block. It will be a fun hot rod, and look right. I drive a 71 Shortbed 4x4 everyday, that sports a 454 and have no complaints. It starts everytime, I have to babysit it for a few minutes to warm in up in the winter, but that's to be expected with a carb. Money wise you would be better off using the engine you have, I started pricing a LS swap when I wanted a new engine and decided to put another BBC in my truck and be done with it. That's my 2 cents, take it or leave it. Posted via Mobile Device



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