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Gene · 07-13-2013, 01:35 PM

Just saw an ad for a 72 4wd for sale advertised as a factory big block truck. I commented that it was a very cool truck but wasn't a factory big block truck. Dude just gets mad and says it has 400 badges and is definitely a factory truck. Why don't more people actually research things before they make these claims. He messaged me and told me to mind my own business. Anyone can stick a fat block in a truck and stick 400 badges on it, kinda like most Yenko camaros advertised have been 100% real.....
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**Bill72** · 07-13-2013, 01:41 PM

Might be a factory big block and a 4x4 conversion from 2wd.

Gene · 07-13-2013, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Bill72

Might be a factory big block and a 4x4 conversion from 2wd.

Thats OK, but it was advertised as a factory big block 4x4
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Spartan · 07-13-2013, 02:14 PM

As far as I know big blocks were never put in a 4x4 in this era of truck....from the factory.
Another case of buyer beware...
I was under the impression the 400 was a small block as it is in my 76 formula 400?

Rufton · 07-13-2013, 02:47 PM

Honesty is the best policy but doesn't always generate the most income.

PanelDeland · 07-13-2013, 02:52 PM

He may be confused by the 400 vs 402 thing.Some just don't realize that there was a 400 SBC.I learn new stuff about these trucks every day and I've been playing with them since 1980 or so.

FLDBRED · 07-13-2013, 03:07 PM

I don't think the 400 small block was offered in 67 - 72 4X4 !

**special-K** · 07-13-2013, 03:18 PM

Whether that guy knows it and is telling a lie or truly and wrongly believes it,the fact is there were no factory big blocks offered in these K-model trucks. No 400 SBCs till later,too. My '72 unrestored all original paint factory K/20 Highlander Custom Camper had a 400 SBC and the emblems from a 402 truck (8-400) installed when I bought it. If I didn't know better (like this guy,I guess) I would have thought it was factory. The engine had all the '72 K/20 stuff off the 350 on it. I could have easily claimed it was factory

Prematuregrey · 07-13-2013, 08:00 PM

Whats his glove box say? That's what matters. Regardless, he will still probably sell it at a premium with this claim. My K20 has the big block in it but the seller was up front and said it wasn't original. Still happy that it has it though as it is a nice addition when done right.

Gene · 07-13-2013, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Prematuregrey

Whats his glove box say? That's what matters. Regardless, he will still probably sell it at a premium with this claim. My K20 has the big block in it but the seller was up front and said it wasn't original. Still happy that it has it though as it is a nice addition when done right.

Guess he's researching it further lol, he pulled his ad from several facebook for sale boards. What's bad is I wasn't trying to make him look ignorant or try to troll, but he clearly stated if was a factory big block truck and was using that as one of the main selling points.
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tmc1986 · 07-14-2013, 01:31 AM

im not saying this guy is right but could somebody have ordered a BBC 4x4 in these years? i guess that would kinda be like a COPO or something like that. just curious what the "special order" policy's were back then

FLDBRED · 07-14-2013, 02:51 PM

It's not a big block, but my son has what might be the highest horse power offered by GM in a half ton 4X4. It's a 2012 Chevy Silverado 1500 with the 6.2, 405HP, 4X4,3.73 rear, 6 speed auto. I don't know if they intended it to be, but it's like a back door high performance truck! We ordered the Max-Trailoring Package, we got all the HD stuff without the fancy non performance gissmos. This truck flat out hauls! It'll run the quarter in the 14 second range in pure stock trim and IT'S A 4X4! Almost like the General messed up and gave us what we wanted! lol.

**special-K** · 07-15-2013, 07:38 AM

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im not saying this guy is right but could somebody have ordered a BBC 4x4 in these years? i guess that would kinda be like a COPO or something like that. just curious what the "special order" policy's were back then

No,they just didn't do it. They didn't even do it in the next body style for a few years,even though the engine bay provides plenty of room. The guy would have to provide bonafide* proof,which I'm sure just ain't happening because no such truck was ever factory built. They did hi-performance COPO 427 cars for the drag strip. It was an exception they were willing to make to help promote the brand w/o being officially involved. GM dropped out of racing to promote safety "on the street",yet still kinda sorta built race cars. The COPO trucks you'll find had exceptions for reasons other purposes.

*Once again,Spell Check doesn't know how to spell a word. That is the correct spelling and it shoes as wrong on my computer

07-13-2013, 01:35 PM	#1
Gene Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Muskogee, Oklahoma Posts: 2,914	4x4 Factory big block nonbelievers Just saw an ad for a 72 4wd for sale advertised as a factory big block truck. I commented that it was a very cool truck but wasn't a factory big block truck. Dude just gets mad and says it has 400 badges and is definitely a factory truck. Why don't more people actually research things before they make these claims. He messaged me and told me to mind my own business. Anyone can stick a fat block in a truck and stick 400 badges on it, kinda like most Yenko camaros advertised have been 100% real..... Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1971 SWB 4X4 Build BOARD MEMBER #5448 BOOMER SOONER!!!!

07-13-2013, 01:41 PM	#2
Bill72 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Fort Sumner, NM Posts: 299	Re: 4x4 Factory big block nonbelievers Might be a factory big block and a 4x4 conversion from 2wd.

07-13-2013, 02:14 PM	#4
Spartan Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Backwoods, OR Posts: 888	Re: 4x4 Factory big block nonbelievers As far as I know big blocks were never put in a 4x4 in this era of truck....from the factory. Another case of buyer beware... I was under the impression the 400 was a small block as it is in my 76 formula 400? __________________ '69 K20 350/4 speed/Rockwell/D44/HO52. "orange rhymes with door hinge" Last edited by Spartan; 07-13-2013 at 02:17 PM. Reason: dtails

07-13-2013, 02:47 PM	#5
Rufton Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Knoxville TN Posts: 1,170	Re: 4x4 Factory big block nonbelievers Honesty is the best policy but doesn't always generate the most income.

07-13-2013, 02:52 PM	#6
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: 4x4 Factory big block nonbelievers He may be confused by the 400 vs 402 thing.Some just don't realize that there was a 400 SBC.I learn new stuff about these trucks every day and I've been playing with them since 1980 or so. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

07-13-2013, 03:07 PM	#7
FLDBRED Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: CENTRAL,NJ Posts: 586	Re: 4x4 Factory big block nonbelievers I don't think the 400 small block was offered in 67 - 72 4X4 !

07-13-2013, 03:18 PM	#8
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,858	Re: 4x4 Factory big block nonbelievers Whether that guy knows it and is telling a lie or truly and wrongly believes it,the fact is there were no factory big blocks offered in these K-model trucks. No 400 SBCs till later,too. My '72 unrestored all original paint factory K/20 Highlander Custom Camper had a 400 SBC and the emblems from a 402 truck (8-400) installed when I bought it. If I didn't know better (like this guy,I guess) I would have thought it was factory. The engine had all the '72 K/20 stuff off the 350 on it. I could have easily claimed it was factory __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

07-13-2013, 08:00 PM	#9
Prematuregrey Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Austin Texas Posts: 111	Re: 4x4 Factory big block nonbelievers Whats his glove box say? That's what matters. Regardless, he will still probably sell it at a premium with this claim. My K20 has the big block in it but the seller was up front and said it wasn't original. Still happy that it has it though as it is a nice addition when done right. __________________ Owner: Times Are Tough Toys 92 4 Runner (Joyce, long story from my time in Africa) Lotsa stuff, just about finished dumping money into it. 89 Mercedes 560 SEL, Merdle. Wrecked 71 Chevy K20, Clifford, BB and 1 Tons

07-14-2013, 01:31 AM	#11
tmc1986 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: enumclaw, wa Posts: 143	Re: 4x4 Factory big block nonbelievers im not saying this guy is right but could somebody have ordered a BBC 4x4 in these years? i guess that would kinda be like a COPO or something like that. just curious what the "special order" policy's were back then __________________ '67 2wd LWB 350/4speed.

07-14-2013, 02:51 PM	#12
FLDBRED Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: CENTRAL,NJ Posts: 586	Re: 4x4 Factory big block nonbelievers It's not a big block, but my son has what might be the highest horse power offered by GM in a half ton 4X4. It's a 2012 Chevy Silverado 1500 with the 6.2, 405HP, 4X4,3.73 rear, 6 speed auto. I don't know if they intended it to be, but it's like a back door high performance truck! We ordered the Max-Trailoring Package, we got all the HD stuff without the fancy non performance gissmos. This truck flat out hauls! It'll run the quarter in the 14 second range in pure stock trim and IT'S A 4X4! Almost like the General messed up and gave us what we wanted! lol.



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