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jbailly · 11-02-2012, 10:58 AM

Can I ask your guys opinion on a truck that is on here for sale? Or is that kind of not a cool thing to do? I have some concerns and some ideas of what I may do if I buy it and was wanting some opinions, but I don't want to offend anyone especially the trucks owner.
Thanks,
Jon

67c10rustbuket · 11-02-2012, 11:07 AM

Go right ahead, lots of helpfull and knowledgeable people here

jbailly · 11-02-2012, 11:34 AM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...flatbed&cat=12
Ok. Here goes that should be a link to the truck in question. I was wondering about the stock 6 cylinder. I know they aren't power houses by any stretch of the imagination, but should I leave it due to originality? Would this truck hold it's value (whatever that may be) if I left it there? Also what about converting to 4 wheel drive with a '73 up 1 ton front axle and transfer case would that hurt resale if I want to sell it?

no moa · 11-02-2012, 12:34 PM

292 is a good motor, and has pretty good torque. They were put in alot of 3/4 or 1 ton trucks, i know a couple guys running them.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 11-02-2012, 01:36 PM

Resale is gonna be in the eye of who ever is looking at it.. If you are wanting a 4x4 theny swap it.. If you are wanting a small block or big block and not the straight 6 then swap it out after all it will be your truck when all is said and done..

jbailly · 11-02-2012, 01:44 PM

Thanks for the opinions guys it helps some to hear other perspectives. If I buy it it will almost definitely be converted to 4x4 as far as engine well...hmm I don't really know. Any swap will cost some, but what would be best. Maybe a well built 383 stroker or a Duramax or Cummins swap or 468 stroker. Any of these would be cool engines, but the stroked big block would be the roughest on the pocket book at the pumps I think.

11-02-2012, 10:58 AM	#1
jbailly Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Creekside, PA Posts: 240	This might sound dumb but, Can I ask your guys opinion on a truck that is on here for sale? Or is that kind of not a cool thing to do? I have some concerns and some ideas of what I may do if I buy it and was wanting some opinions, but I don't want to offend anyone especially the trucks owner. Thanks, Jon __________________ 1967 Chevrolet Impala Sport Sedan Royal Plum Metallic (1967) My Dad ordered it. 33,xxx miles, parked since 1977.

11-02-2012, 11:07 AM	#2
67c10rustbuket Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Mustang, Oklahoma Posts: 2,806	Re: This might sound dumb but, Go right ahead, lots of helpfull and knowledgeable people here __________________ Dan <---(my name) 67 SWB C10 project "GEORGIA"-59 Brookwood 2dr wag...Next project-03 Tahoe 4x4 5.3 family ride-07 Hondur Accord, commuter car

11-02-2012, 11:34 AM	#3
jbailly Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Creekside, PA Posts: 240	Re: This might sound dumb but, http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...flatbed&cat=12 Ok. Here goes that should be a link to the truck in question. I was wondering about the stock 6 cylinder. I know they aren't power houses by any stretch of the imagination, but should I leave it due to originality? Would this truck hold it's value (whatever that may be) if I left it there? Also what about converting to 4 wheel drive with a '73 up 1 ton front axle and transfer case would that hurt resale if I want to sell it? __________________ 1967 Chevrolet Impala Sport Sedan Royal Plum Metallic (1967) My Dad ordered it. 33,xxx miles, parked since 1977.

11-02-2012, 12:34 PM	#4
no moa Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: maine Posts: 2,315	Re: This might sound dumb but, 292 is a good motor, and has pretty good torque. They were put in alot of 3/4 or 1 ton trucks, i know a couple guys running them. __________________ 1972 C10 Deluxe.Shortbed. 402/400. A/C, white interior, needs complete restore. Project Red, white and blue. Used to be a Longbed apperently. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=451950 1971 c10 step 250 3 OTT 1969 c30 TOW-MATER. 307 4 speed, holmes 440 body. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=451082 2006 CTS-V LS2 6spd.

11-02-2012, 01:36 PM	#5
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: This might sound dumb but, Resale is gonna be in the eye of who ever is looking at it.. If you are wanting a 4x4 theny swap it.. If you are wanting a small block or big block and not the straight 6 then swap it out after all it will be your truck when all is said and done.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

11-02-2012, 01:44 PM	#6
jbailly Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Creekside, PA Posts: 240	Re: This might sound dumb but, Thanks for the opinions guys it helps some to hear other perspectives. If I buy it it will almost definitely be converted to 4x4 as far as engine well...hmm I don't really know. Any swap will cost some, but what would be best. Maybe a well built 383 stroker or a Duramax or Cummins swap or 468 stroker. Any of these would be cool engines, but the stroked big block would be the roughest on the pocket book at the pumps I think. __________________ 1967 Chevrolet Impala Sport Sedan Royal Plum Metallic (1967) My Dad ordered it. 33,xxx miles, parked since 1977.



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