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69Tom · 03-06-2020, 07:32 PM

For those who visit the 67-72 C10 section of the forum, you'll know I don't know much about the K series of Chevy trucks. Not doing badly on the C10s, but that's where my knowledge seems to stop.

As I recently picked up a 72 SWB K10 cab (stuck on a LWB C10 frame), I was checking out the 72 brochure for some basic info (I've really only owned 69-70 C10s for some reason).

Is it true a 402 wasn't an option in a SWB K10? The brochure seems to say so. Seems a little weird but thought I'd check.

Also it appears the K trucks wouldn't come with a TH400?

Thanks for the info.

1976gmc20 · 03-06-2020, 09:52 PM

My recollection from back then is that the 350 was the biggest engine in the four wheel drive models, and the TH350 was the only automatic that you could get. SWB, LWB, K10, K20 didn't matter much. My mom bought a 1971 and I bought a 1973.

I remember a few years later when I went to work for the dealer that it was a pretty big deal when they offered the 400 small block in the 4wds. I think that might have gotten you the TH400 but I'm not sure.

**CUSTOM/10** · 03-07-2020, 08:51 AM

No big blocks in 67-72 4x4s. It is a farely common swap though!

**D.PASSMORE** · 03-08-2020, 11:11 AM

Big block motors in GM 4x4's started 1975 (454ci), back by a Turbo 400 with a NP 205 transfer case.

67-72 4x4 frames are not wide enough in the front to sit a big block between 'em comfortably. More than likely there will be some frame trimming where the exhaust manifolds/exhaust starts down and slides under the cab.

1976gmc20 · 03-08-2020, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by D.PASSMORE

Big block motors in GM 4x4's started 1975 (454ci), back by a Turbo 400 with a NP 205 transfer case.

I'm not remembering that, but you could be right. I'm guessing the 454 was only available in K30 and we didn't sell many of those. I worked for a dealer 1974/1975.

69Tom · 03-09-2020, 01:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by D.PASSMORE

Big block motors in GM 4x4's started 1975 (454ci), back by a Turbo 400 with a NP 205 transfer case.

67-72 4x4 frames are not wide enough in the front to sit a big block between 'em comfortably. More than likely there will be some frame trimming where the exhaust manifolds/exhaust starts down and slides under the cab.

Ugh. I'd rather not have to chop up the frame. Well, perhaps a strongly built 350 is in order!

Thanks for the info guys.

03-06-2020, 07:32 PM	#1
69Tom Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,335	1972 K10 question For those who visit the 67-72 C10 section of the forum, you'll know I don't know much about the K series of Chevy trucks. Not doing badly on the C10s, but that's where my knowledge seems to stop. As I recently picked up a 72 SWB K10 cab (stuck on a LWB C10 frame), I was checking out the 72 brochure for some basic info (I've really only owned 69-70 C10s for some reason). Is it true a 402 wasn't an option in a SWB K10? The brochure seems to say so. Seems a little weird but thought I'd check. Also it appears the K trucks wouldn't come with a TH400? Thanks for the info.

03-06-2020, 09:52 PM	#2
1976gmc20 Registered User Join Date: May 2015 Location: Montana Posts: 3,696	Re: 1972 K10 question My recollection from back then is that the 350 was the biggest engine in the four wheel drive models, and the TH350 was the only automatic that you could get. SWB, LWB, K10, K20 didn't matter much. My mom bought a 1971 and I bought a 1973. I remember a few years later when I went to work for the dealer that it was a pretty big deal when they offered the 400 small block in the 4wds. I think that might have gotten you the TH400 but I'm not sure. __________________ Current/past Chevy/GMC trucks: 1958 Chevy C-60; 1965 GMC C-50; 1965 Chevy C-10; 1971 Chevy K-10; 1973 Chevy K-20; 1976 GMC C-20; 1977 Chevy C-10 Suburban; 1980 Chevy K-10; 1989 Chevy K1500; 1991 GMC V1500 Suburban; 2016 Chevy K2500 HD Other vehicles: 1988 Jeep XJ; 2011 Toyota 4Runner

03-07-2020, 08:51 AM	#3
CUSTOM/10 Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Sandown, NH Posts: 2,854	Re: 1972 K10 question No big blocks in 67-72 4x4s. It is a farely common swap though! __________________ Gary 72 SWB 4x4 My 72 SWB Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=259859

03-08-2020, 11:11 AM	#4
D.PASSMORE One of the First Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: St. Augustine,FL. Posts: 4,059	Re: 1972 K10 question Big block motors in GM 4x4's started 1975 (454ci), back by a Turbo 400 with a NP 205 transfer case. 67-72 4x4 frames are not wide enough in the front to sit a big block between 'em comfortably. More than likely there will be some frame trimming where the exhaust manifolds/exhaust starts down and slides under the cab. __________________ DAVID PASSMORE ST AUGUSTINE ,FL ZIP 32084 '71 SWB K/10 CUSTOM DELUXE (Chili) '72 BLAZER K/5 Muscle Truck (Mule) '72 LWB K/20 CHEYENNE (Blackie)



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