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imdarren · 09-29-2003, 07:09 PM

I have a Very Clean 72 GMC I will be sacrificing (donor truck) to get the 72 K20 Cheyenne Super looking beatuiful.
I will be taking the flawless bed and doors off of the GMC to put on the Super.
The querstion is . . . .
Before I sell the GMC (after the parts are swapped) should I take out the original 350 CID (needs rebuilt) motor to save for the Super. The Super does not have the original motor. It has a 350 out of a 74.
Would It be worth the hassle?
Would the Cheyenne Super be worth more with a #'s matching 350?
I know with crate motors being priced so well compared to rebuilding a motor, would it be worth the hassle?

I am planning on trying to get the truck back to stock / original condition.
Thanks for the advice.

Darren

jef5150 · 09-29-2003, 07:56 PM

[quote]Would the Cheyenne Super be worth more with a #'s matching 350?.........more ?,,,,,probably not,unless you were gonna restore it to factory specs,,,,,,,imo

miket · 09-29-2003, 10:02 PM

For what it's worth....I kept my original motor (and all the original accessories pulley's radiator, shroud etc..) just in case...and I am really down on crate motors right now so.....not sure which direction to point you in.

lukecp · 09-29-2003, 10:23 PM

I like having the original motor in the truck, but it isn't that important IMO. My truck had the original motor in it when i bought it....but now it has a different 350. It would be a decent selling point, but i dont think i would pay any extra unless it was a loaded SWB Cheyenne Super with every option imaginable....

Hooter · 09-29-2003, 11:55 PM

that 350 out of the GMC is worth saving, older 4 bolt main, high nickle count blocks make kick ass high performance build-ups. is the numbers on it 3970010?. I'd keep the motor, old 4 bolt mains are getting harder to find nowadays, plus that motor will probably have a good set of 194 heads on it too

sameyrasmea72 · 09-30-2003, 03:42 AM

If you plan on rebuilding one of the two, I personally would do the 72. However, If the 74 is a good strong running motor, I would say stick with it cost wise. It shouldn't make any difference unless you are going for an 100 pt. correct truck, then I would for sure use the 72.

I had the same delima as you on my 72 Cheyenne Super project. I HAD TO use a different engine and needed it to be as correct as posible. I found a 72 Sierra Grande, and used the 402 out of it, to keep the date codes close.

09-29-2003, 07:09 PM	#1
imdarren Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: SW Washington Posts: 1,006	Need opinions please . . . . I have a Very Clean 72 GMC I will be sacrificing (donor truck) to get the 72 K20 Cheyenne Super looking beatuiful. I will be taking the flawless bed and doors off of the GMC to put on the Super. The querstion is . . . . Before I sell the GMC (after the parts are swapped) should I take out the original 350 CID (needs rebuilt) motor to save for the Super. The Super does not have the original motor. It has a 350 out of a 74. Would It be worth the hassle? Would the Cheyenne Super be worth more with a #'s matching 350? I know with crate motors being priced so well compared to rebuilding a motor, would it be worth the hassle? I am planning on trying to get the truck back to stock / original condition. Thanks for the advice. Darren __________________ Washington State 1967 Chevy C10 LWB Rodstoration In Progress. 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super

09-29-2003, 07:56 PM	#2
jef5150 Inline 69 Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: valleysprings,california Posts: 1,018	[quote]Would the Cheyenne Super be worth more with a #'s matching 350?.........more ?,,,,,probably not,unless you were gonna restore it to factory specs,,,,,,,imo Last edited by jef5150; 09-29-2003 at 08:00 PM.

09-29-2003, 10:02 PM	#3
miket Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Seattle WA Posts: 1,466	For what it's worth....I kept my original motor (and all the original accessories pulley's radiator, shroud etc..) just in case...and I am really down on crate motors right now so.....not sure which direction to point you in. __________________ FocuzTech Performance Evergreen Protective Coatings Gatorhyde...the best kept secret in spray in bed lining & protection Last edited by miket; 09-30-2003 at 12:04 AM.

09-29-2003, 10:23 PM	#4
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	I like having the original motor in the truck, but it isn't that important IMO. My truck had the original motor in it when i bought it....but now it has a different 350. It would be a decent selling point, but i dont think i would pay any extra unless it was a loaded SWB Cheyenne Super with every option imaginable.... __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

09-29-2003, 11:55 PM	#5
Hooter My other Love Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Castlegar B.C. Canada Posts: 4,085	that 350 out of the GMC is worth saving, older 4 bolt main, high nickle count blocks make kick ass high performance build-ups. is the numbers on it 3970010?. I'd keep the motor, old 4 bolt mains are getting harder to find nowadays, plus that motor will probably have a good set of 194 heads on it too __________________ Castlegar B.C.The great white North (Canada Eh!) Hooter_5@hotmail.com First generation Monte Carlo club pictures of my life

09-30-2003, 03:42 AM	#6
sameyrasmea72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 2,443	If you plan on rebuilding one of the two, I personally would do the 72. However, If the 74 is a good strong running motor, I would say stick with it cost wise. It shouldn't make any difference unless you are going for an 100 pt. correct truck, then I would for sure use the 72. I had the same delima as you on my 72 Cheyenne Super project. I HAD TO use a different engine and needed it to be as correct as posible. I found a 72 Sierra Grande, and used the 402 out of it, to keep the date codes close. __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super 80 Silverado Blazer 2wd



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