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BigBlockBurris · 05-22-2003, 10:15 PM

I have been looking for a 67-72 1 ton dump for about a year now. A guy at my work has one for sale but it has one problem. It is a GMC V-6. I like the GMC part but in all my years of messing with these trucks I have never owned one with a V-6. I would want to put a small block(or big block) in it and I know it is just a simple swap but what about the engine location. It is a factory dump with a PTO on the 4-speed. What about engine location (V-6 vs. small block) and the bell housing. I am slobbering to buy this truck! Thanks

BBB

68 Suburban · 05-22-2003, 10:17 PM

That V-6 is a work horse. About a 7 mpg work horse

That thing has a lot of torque!

72BLAZERDUDE · 05-23-2003, 12:04 AM

I would leave that V6 in that dump truck. That is about as close to the original intention of GMC for the purpose of that motor. I owned a 63 GMC with a 305 V6 and I swear that thing would pull anything. Mountains of torque.

Longhorn Man · 05-23-2003, 12:22 AM

With the exception of obtaining parts, the V-6 would be ideal.
As for location and bellhousing...I'm not sure, but I think the bellhousing issue was just covered on here recently.

Erl · 05-23-2003, 02:13 PM

I run a GMC305V6 and like it. You can buy most common parts at NAPA. Check this link to a 305V6 message board. There are people there who can answer your questions.

http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/6066_GMC_Truck/

Give it a try before you switch.
ERL

TP from Cntl PA · 05-23-2003, 04:20 PM

I got a '69 GMC 3500 with a 305 V-6 set up exactly like the one you are looking at.............Aftermarket box and dump on it though. I would keep the V-6.........Alittle thirsty but will make a V-8 look like a go cart engine on a good load!!!!!!!!!!!

I love mine, I don't have it on the road because I can't afford the insurance...........but I don't really need it on the road because I use it on our farm.............Was probably one of my best buys at $750!

05-22-2003, 10:15 PM	#1
BigBlockBurris Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Concord,NC,USA Posts: 743	GMC V-6 question. I have been looking for a 67-72 1 ton dump for about a year now. A guy at my work has one for sale but it has one problem. It is a GMC V-6. I like the GMC part but in all my years of messing with these trucks I have never owned one with a V-6. I would want to put a small block(or big block) in it and I know it is just a simple swap but what about the engine location. It is a factory dump with a PTO on the 4-speed. What about engine location (V-6 vs. small block) and the bell housing. I am slobbering to buy this truck! Thanks BBB

05-22-2003, 10:17 PM	#2
68 Suburban Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: From Chicago, Live in Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,802	That V-6 is a work horse. About a 7 mpg work horse That thing has a lot of torque! __________________ Just sitting here contemplating contemplation.

05-23-2003, 12:04 AM	#3
72BLAZERDUDE Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: WATAUGA,TX Posts: 660	I would leave that V6 in that dump truck. That is about as close to the original intention of GMC for the purpose of that motor. I owned a 63 GMC with a 305 V6 and I swear that thing would pull anything. Mountains of torque. __________________ 72 2wd 307/AT/AC/TILT WHEEL 78 JIMMY HIGH SIERRA

05-23-2003, 02:13 PM	#5
Erl Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 555	I run a GMC305V6 and like it. You can buy most common parts at NAPA. Check this link to a 305V6 message board. There are people there who can answer your questions. http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/6066_GMC_Truck/ Give it a try before you switch. ERL __________________ 1968 GMC 305 V6 3/4 4x4 Stepside 06 Corvette Daily Driver Dallas TX

05-23-2003, 04:20 PM	#6
TP from Cntl PA Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Central PA....In the Berg of Nisbet Posts: 790	I got a '69 GMC 3500 with a 305 V-6 set up exactly like the one you are looking at.............Aftermarket box and dump on it though. I would keep the V-6.........Alittle thirsty but will make a V-8 look like a go cart engine on a good load!!!!!!!!!!! I love mine, I don't have it on the road because I can't afford the insurance...........but I don't really need it on the road because I use it on our farm.............Was probably one of my best buys at $750! __________________ '72 K-20 EFI'ed 250 Inline/4spd stake body, Farm Truck '71 C-20 Cummins Diesel Powered, In storage thanks to $5.00 diesel! '69 3500 GMC 305V-6/4spd, Still under reconstruction.......... Inlines Rule! 6 soldiers standing is better than 8 laying down!!!!!!!!

05-23-2003, 12:22 AM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	With the exception of obtaining parts, the V-6 would be ideal. As for location and bellhousing...I'm not sure, but I think the bellhousing issue was just covered on here recently.



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