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66-PMD-GMC · 03-13-2013, 09:24 PM

I am really curious about how many 60-66 rides there are on this forum that sport something OTHER than the typical small block chevy.

I happen to be a Pontiac engine fan....

How about some photos of other creative engine powerplants??????????

So what is out there? Buick? Cadillac? Mopar? Or even the "F" word..

F-o-r-d-???????

MacsGTO · 03-13-2013, 09:53 PM

No pics yet but I have a LS2 and trans from an '06 GTO destined for my '65 LBFleet.

66-PMD-GMC · 03-13-2013, 10:03 PM

An LS2 is DEFINATELY not a typical small block...
Cool build.. will you be using the CPP stuff to install it?

spacedebris · 03-13-2013, 10:58 PM

Not even in view of being done yet, but....

'95 Turbo Cummins ('60 1ton Panel)

66-PMD-GMC · 03-14-2013, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Reyals Bemus

Ford flathead.

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Originally Posted by spacedebris

Not even in view of being done yet, but....

'95 Turbo Cummins ('60 1ton Panel)

A flat head is something I never thought of... that would look so cool..

I love diesel power! Dude that Dodge diesel is cool looking in that panel..

spacedebris · 03-14-2013, 11:54 AM

Pic's dont do it justice. It's still in mock up right now and I'm still working on making it fit. It intrudes on the passenger compartment a LOT. But when done I think it will be one for the books.

contagious102 · 03-14-2013, 12:00 PM

This is what is going in my 66 short step.Should be on the road in 6-8 months.
540ci 750 hp,out of my race car.Should be fun.!!

BRASSHEAD · 03-14-2013, 03:07 PM

60 over 396 in mine

66-PMD-GMC · 03-14-2013, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by BRASSHEAD

60 over 396 in mine

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Originally Posted by contagious102

This is what is going in my 66 short step.Should be on the road in 6-8 months.
540ci 750 hp,out of my race car.Should be fun!!!!

Brasshead, do you have a photo of the firewall before the motor was in?? Nice tin work...

Contagious, that looks like a brute...

BR3W CITY · 03-14-2013, 12:31 AM

We have this whole section of them

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/f...play.php?f=206

theastronaut · 03-14-2013, 10:43 AM

It's nowhere near finished and won't be for awhile but I'm doing a multi-carbed LS swap with a T56 six speed in my '66. Will have four two-barrel Weber's. I bought a cheap 5.3 for mock up but I eventually want to build a destroked LS2 using a 4.8 crank, hollow valve LS3 heads, with a solid roller cam, bigger pushrods, shaft rockers, etc, to make it rev to ~8500 rpm.

Will look like similar to this.

66-PMD-GMC · 03-14-2013, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by theastronaut

it's nowhere near finished and won't be for awhile but i'm doing a multi-carbed ls swap with a t56 six speed in my '66. Will have four two-barrel weber's. I bought a cheap 5.3 for mock up but i eventually want to build a destroked ls2 using a 4.8 crank, hollow valve ls3 heads, with a solid roller cam, bigger pushrods, shaft rockers, etc, to make it rev to ~8500 rpm.

wow!

Reyals Bemus · 03-14-2013, 10:49 AM

Ford flathead.

**joedoh** · 03-15-2013, 10:24 AM

I have a 2.2l SEFI 4 cylinder in mine. People who say that a 65 is too heavy are just plain wrong, it's peppy and drives just like a normal truck, in fact I have had a 2.2l 5 speed s10 and I think this is slightly faster. It won't win any street races but that's not what it's for anyway.
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66-PMD-GMC · 03-15-2013, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by joedoh

I have a 2.2l SEFI 4 cylinder in mine. People who say that a 65 is too heavy are just plain wrong, it's peppy and drives just like a normal truck, in fact I have had a 2.2l 5 speed s10 and I think this is slightly faster. It won't win any street races but that's not what it's for anyway.
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Too heavy??????
My problem with my 63 pro-street is that the back 2/3 of the truck is too light...

My neighbor bought a 65 GMC from me with a 193 6 cylinder that pulls his work trailer without an ounce of trouble.
Post some pics of the 4 dude...
Would love to see it.

**joedoh** · 03-15-2013, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by 66-PMD-GMC

Would love to see it.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=268337&page=4

**Corts60** · 03-15-2013, 01:04 PM

No pics yet, but this next winter I'll be installing a TBI fed 351 GMC V6 in my suburban.
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BRASSHEAD · 03-15-2013, 02:21 PM

Oh! That is a thing of beauty][/quote]

Thanks I see your going pro street that cool. Mine was prostreet for about 14 years then last august I changed it up and went with steel wheels. Having trouble with this qoute thing

66-PMD-GMC · 03-15-2013, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by BRASSHEAD

Thanks I see your going pro street that cool. Mine was prostreet for about 14 years then last august I changed it up and went with steel wheels. Having trouble with this qoute thing

My 63 is a pro-street. I back halfed it then found out I made a rather big mistake so I cut it all off and I am building the frame over.
I have a 440 CID dual quad motor and I am toying with changing out the TH-400 for a 4 spd auto..

My wife has a 63 Chevy short step that I have a nice Pontiac 326 4 bbl, 200-4R trans and a nice 3.42 screw in the rear.

I have 2 other trucks, a 65 and a 66. (Chevy and GMC respectively)

azjim1 · 03-22-2013, 10:35 AM

Mine is just the orig 283 but I always thought a dual quad 409 4 speed would be cool...

I am also a Pontiac fan... when I was young I knew a bunch of people with them. My sister had a nice 69 Lemans, best friend had a 69 gto that we converted from auto to 4 speed in my driveway and one of my current friends has a very nice 69 firebird that actually used to belong to the same friend that used to own my truck.

66-PMD-GMC · 03-15-2013, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Corts60

No pics yet, but this next winter I'll be installing a TBI fed 351 GMC V6 in my suburban.
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There is a cool old motor..

I saw one of the big V6 GMC motors with a roots style blower on it... I wonder if they had those from the factory?? Hummm ??

**Corts60** · 03-18-2013, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by 66-PMD-GMC

There is a cool old motor..

I saw one of the big V6 GMC motors with a roots style blower on it... I wonder if they had those from the factory?? Hummm ??

Nah, all v6's only came naturally aspirated except the toro-flow diesel. I would love to see pics of the one with a blower though!
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ky-donzi · 03-18-2013, 02:30 PM

Could have been a 6v-53 diesel, they have the big blower on them
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66-PMD-GMC · 03-19-2013, 01:18 AM

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Nah, all v6's only came naturally aspirated except the toro-flow diesel. I would love to see pics of the one with a blower though!
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Some guy in central Michigan had it.. I didn't get photos but he did say it was a 66 351 V6.
It was a few years ago.

vin63 · 03-19-2013, 10:27 AM

You know me...tin indian.

03-13-2013, 09:24 PM	#1
66-PMD-GMC The 60-66 GMC/Pontiac guy.... Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Apache Junction, Arizona Posts: 1,306	Creative Power Plants I am really curious about how many 60-66 rides there are on this forum that sport something OTHER than the typical small block chevy. I happen to be a Pontiac engine fan.... How about some photos of other creative engine powerplants?????????? So what is out there? Buick? Cadillac? Mopar? Or even the "F" word.. F-o-r-d-??????? __________________ Building Genuine Pontiac Firepowered cars and trucks for several decades. Why Pontiac?? That's just me daring to be different. Projects.. 63 C10 Short Wheel Base fleetside (The Pro-Street) currently under reconstruction. 440CID 2X4 Pontiac

03-13-2013, 09:53 PM	#2
MacsGTO Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 94	Re: Creative Power Plants No pics yet but I have a LS2 and trans from an '06 GTO destined for my '65 LBFleet.

03-13-2013, 10:03 PM	#3
66-PMD-GMC The 60-66 GMC/Pontiac guy.... Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Apache Junction, Arizona Posts: 1,306	Re: Creative Power Plants An LS2 is DEFINATELY not a typical small block... Cool build.. will you be using the CPP stuff to install it? __________________ Building Genuine Pontiac Firepowered cars and trucks for several decades. Why Pontiac?? That's just me daring to be different. Projects.. 63 C10 Short Wheel Base fleetside (The Pro-Street) currently under reconstruction. 440CID 2X4 Pontiac

03-13-2013, 10:58 PM	#4
spacedebris Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 543	Re: Creative Power Plants Not even in view of being done yet, but.... '95 Turbo Cummins ('60 1ton Panel)

03-14-2013, 11:54 AM	#6
spacedebris Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 543	Re: Creative Power Plants Pic's dont do it justice. It's still in mock up right now and I'm still working on making it fit. It intrudes on the passenger compartment a LOT. But when done I think it will be one for the books.

03-14-2013, 12:00 PM	#7
contagious102 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Semmes,Al. Posts: 407	Re: Creative Power Plants This is what is going in my 66 short step.Should be on the road in 6-8 months. 540ci 750 hp,out of my race car.Should be fun.!! __________________ Go Fast and Have Fun.!! My pro street build, http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551185

03-14-2013, 03:07 PM	#8
BRASSHEAD Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 188	Re: Creative Power Plants 60 over 396 in mine Attached Images

03-14-2013, 12:31 AM	#10
BR3W CITY meowMEOWmeowMEOW Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: MKE WI Posts: 7,128	Re: Creative Power Plants We have this whole section of them http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/f...play.php?f=206 __________________ *'66 Short Step / SD Tuned / Big Cam LQ4 / Backhalfed /Built 4l80e / #REBUILDEVERYTHING* MY BUILD THE H8RDCPTR //\\ MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL REV J HD

03-14-2013, 10:43 AM	#11
theastronaut Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Anderson SC Posts: 3,901	Re: Creative Power Plants It's nowhere near finished and won't be for awhile but I'm doing a multi-carbed LS swap with a T56 six speed in my '66. Will have four two-barrel Weber's. I bought a cheap 5.3 for mock up but I eventually want to build a destroked LS2 using a 4.8 crank, hollow valve LS3 heads, with a solid roller cam, bigger pushrods, shaft rockers, etc, to make it rev to ~8500 rpm. Will look like similar to this. __________________ Project Goldilocks '66 C10 Short Fleet BBW Build '65 C10 Highly Detailed Stock Restoration Thread '78 Camaro Targa Roof Build '55 International Metal/Body/Paint Work '66 F100 Full Rotisserie Restoration '40 Packard 120 Convertible Coupe Restoration How To Restore and Detail an Original Gauge Cluster How To Detail Sand Body Panels, Edges, Corners, Etc

03-14-2013, 10:49 AM	#13
Reyals Bemus Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Billerica, MA Posts: 329	Re: Creative Power Plants Ford flathead.

03-15-2013, 10:24 AM	#14
joedoh Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Doodah Kansas Posts: 7,774	Re: Creative Power Plants I have a 2.2l SEFI 4 cylinder in mine. People who say that a 65 is too heavy are just plain wrong, it's peppy and drives just like a normal truck, in fact I have had a 2.2l 5 speed s10 and I think this is slightly faster. It won't win any street races but that's not what it's for anyway. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ the mass of men live lives of quiet desperation if there is a problem, I can have it. new project WAYNE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=844393

03-15-2013, 01:04 PM	#17
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,697	Re: Creative Power Plants No pics yet, but this next winter I'll be installing a TBI fed 351 GMC V6 in my suburban. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 73 Chevy C20(Daily)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=852767 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(sold)

03-15-2013, 02:21 PM	#18
BRASSHEAD Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 188	Re: Creative Power Plants Oh! That is a thing of beauty][/quote] Thanks I see your going pro street that cool. Mine was prostreet for about 14 years then last august I changed it up and went with steel wheels. Having trouble with this qoute thing Last edited by BRASSHEAD; 03-15-2013 at 02:31 PM.

03-22-2013, 10:35 AM	#20
azjim1 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 9	Re: Creative Power Plants Mine is just the orig 283 but I always thought a dual quad 409 4 speed would be cool... I am also a Pontiac fan... when I was young I knew a bunch of people with them. My sister had a nice 69 Lemans, best friend had a 69 gto that we converted from auto to 4 speed in my driveway and one of my current friends has a very nice 69 firebird that actually used to belong to the same friend that used to own my truck.

03-18-2013, 02:30 PM	#23
ky-donzi Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: madisonville ky Posts: 313	Re: Creative Power Plants Could have been a 6v-53 diesel, they have the big blower on them Posted via Mobile Device



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