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RED72blazer · 09-08-2009, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Corts60

Not to doubt your intelligence, but are you sure that is a 305? I think the big haulers like that normally came with the 351 or 401....It should be stamped in front of the pass side cylinder head.

yep, I checked them yesterday. it's a 305b. The 305 was standard in the 4000 series with the 351 being an option. the 351 was standard in the 5000 series. with the 401 being optional.

Revoh · 09-08-2009, 08:36 PM

That is pretty neat, but it looks like it would drive like a ship without a rudder.

toms84ss · 09-08-2009, 09:19 PM

Nice score. Thought of a diesel conversion for it? Anyway, it will make a cool hauler/work truck.

RED72blazer · 09-09-2009, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by toms84ss

Nice score. Thought of a diesel conversion for it? Anyway, it will make a cool hauler/work truck.

I've given the diesel thing a thought. but for now it will be gas.

RED72blazer · 09-09-2009, 11:21 PM

I cleaned out the gas tanks today. The old gas looked like coffee. I'm going to drop them and clean them. Until then I'll have to run it from a boat tank. I cleaned up the points today and after I poured some gas down her throat she fired up! I need a new carburetor for sure. the throttle plate bushings are shot. It's a Bendex Stromberg WW series carb. they were used from the 50's into the 70's on a lot of gm products from what I've read. Does any one know what else will fit? I've heard a holley 500 is a good replacement.

Next project is get the brakes working.

**Corts60** · 09-09-2009, 11:46 PM

www.6066gmcguy.org has all the info you need on putting a Holley on there.

Longhorn321 · 09-09-2009, 11:47 PM

I love that thing! Got any better pics? That one is kinda dark on my puter...maybe just me. And yes I would say you got a great deal. I'll double your money on it today...right now!

09-08-2009, 08:36 PM	#27
Revoh Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Music City, U.S.A. Posts: 638	Re: look at my new tow hauler! That is pretty neat, but it looks like it would drive like a ship without a rudder. __________________ 1963 C-10 My car blog, for your reading pleasure.

09-08-2009, 09:19 PM	#28
toms84ss Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 121	Re: look at my new tow hauler! Nice score. Thought of a diesel conversion for it? Anyway, it will make a cool hauler/work truck.

09-09-2009, 11:21 PM	#30
RED72blazer urban fourwheelin Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,007	Re: look at my new tow hauler! I cleaned out the gas tanks today. The old gas looked like coffee. I'm going to drop them and clean them. Until then I'll have to run it from a boat tank. I cleaned up the points today and after I poured some gas down her throat she fired up! I need a new carburetor for sure. the throttle plate bushings are shot. It's a Bendex Stromberg WW series carb. they were used from the 50's into the 70's on a lot of gm products from what I've read. Does any one know what else will fit? I've heard a holley 500 is a good replacement. Next project is get the brakes working. __________________ 1972 K5 Blazer with Cummins 4BT, NV4500 swap in the parts gathering stage.

09-09-2009, 11:46 PM	#31
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09-09-2009, 11:47 PM	#32
Longhorn321 Size Matters Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Lyman, SC Posts: 9,189	Re: look at my new tow hauler! I love that thing! Got any better pics? That one is kinda dark on my puter...maybe just me. And yes I would say you got a great deal. I'll double your money on it today...right now! __________________ "Reading the owners manual is only for quitters." Jason Harper, Bloomberg News. ...WOOOO HOOOO!!!!



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