Anybody with Diesel trucks out there??? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

TJ's Chevy · 11-26-2013, 12:28 AM

I've seen a ton of V8s and 6 bangers....but how about some Diesels??? Anybody here have a Diesel in their truck?

spacedebris · 11-26-2013, 02:28 AM

well.....I will if I ever get back to working on the truck. Money has kept me from working on it the last couple of years.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=523009

b.sharp · 11-26-2013, 09:54 AM

There is a surface rust one in Texas somewhere on here with a 6bt in it. Looks really good. He also has a video on u-tube of it running. I saw it a couple of days ago in the projects thread. swb flt truck also.

66Submarine · 11-26-2013, 12:37 PM

Not mine, but I think this one's real neat; it's a '64 4x4 with a 3-53 Detroit.

MY 64 Chevy Detroit Diesel 353N Jake brakes -...

MY 64 Chevy Detroit Diesel 1/4 mile - YouTube

ziplock · 11-26-2013, 02:27 PM

Here is mine. Its a 3.7L Hercules Turbo Diesel, Its very similar to the Cummins 4BT.

b.sharp · 11-26-2013, 02:52 PM

sorry ziplock, your truck is the one I was referring too. I'm glad you posted pictures here. How is the truck doing after changing your mind three to four times on motors? I went through your build thread a few days ago. I like the diesel idea for sure. Thinking about putting on in my 1ton project.

ziplock · 11-26-2013, 04:32 PM

No worries, I had a feeling you may have been thinking of mine. I am really enjoying the project. Runs and drives great now. You are right though, I did change direction quite a few times. As mentioned in my build thread I have very little experience in this field and the simplicity of these older diesel engines really caught my eye. It is completely mechanical. There is literally 1 wire to make it run and its basically a kill switch.

b.sharp · 11-26-2013, 05:20 PM

Did you have to beef up the front springs for the weight of the diesel motor? I found a 4bt on CL but have no idea what they are worth. Do you know what a good running engine should cost? I like your truck by the way.

ky-donzi · 11-26-2013, 09:19 PM

I've got a diesel 61 gmc... Check out my build thread

TJ's Chevy · 11-26-2013, 09:34 PM

Thanks for the replies guys! I am looking forward to watching this grow. I've seen a few(Not here as far as I know) with Duramaxes.

11-26-2013, 12:28 AM	#1
TJ's Chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Anybody with Diesel trucks out there??? I've seen a ton of V8s and 6 bangers....but how about some Diesels??? Anybody here have a Diesel in their truck? __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw

11-26-2013, 02:28 AM	#2
spacedebris Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 543	Re: Anybody with Diesel trucks out there??? well.....I will if I ever get back to working on the truck. Money has kept me from working on it the last couple of years. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=523009

11-26-2013, 09:54 AM	#3
b.sharp Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Frankfort, Kentucky Posts: 508	Re: Anybody with Diesel trucks out there??? There is a surface rust one in Texas somewhere on here with a 6bt in it. Looks really good. He also has a video on u-tube of it running. I saw it a couple of days ago in the projects thread. swb flt truck also.

11-26-2013, 02:27 PM	#5
ziplock Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Denton, Tx Posts: 65	Re: Anybody with Diesel trucks out there??? Here is mine. Its a 3.7L Hercules Turbo Diesel, Its very similar to the Cummins 4BT.

11-26-2013, 02:52 PM	#6
b.sharp Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Frankfort, Kentucky Posts: 508	Re: Anybody with Diesel trucks out there??? sorry ziplock, your truck is the one I was referring too. I'm glad you posted pictures here. How is the truck doing after changing your mind three to four times on motors? I went through your build thread a few days ago. I like the diesel idea for sure. Thinking about putting on in my 1ton project.

11-26-2013, 04:32 PM	#7
ziplock Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Denton, Tx Posts: 65	Re: Anybody with Diesel trucks out there??? No worries, I had a feeling you may have been thinking of mine. I am really enjoying the project. Runs and drives great now. You are right though, I did change direction quite a few times. As mentioned in my build thread I have very little experience in this field and the simplicity of these older diesel engines really caught my eye. It is completely mechanical. There is literally 1 wire to make it run and its basically a kill switch.

11-26-2013, 05:20 PM	#8
b.sharp Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Frankfort, Kentucky Posts: 508	Re: Anybody with Diesel trucks out there??? Did you have to beef up the front springs for the weight of the diesel motor? I found a 4bt on CL but have no idea what they are worth. Do you know what a good running engine should cost? I like your truck by the way.

11-26-2013, 09:19 PM	#9
ky-donzi Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: madisonville ky Posts: 313	Re: Anybody with Diesel trucks out there??? I've got a diesel 61 gmc... Check out my build thread __________________ 61 GMC 4x4 1-ton flatbed 4bt cummins, ranger od, sm465, np 205, d60F, d70R 4.11 10,000 ramsey PTO winch.... SOLD 73 k5 gm crate 350-265 / sm465 / np205 3.73 posi

11-26-2013, 09:34 PM	#10
TJ's Chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: Anybody with Diesel trucks out there??? Thanks for the replies guys! I am looking forward to watching this grow. I've seen a few(Not here as far as I know) with Duramaxes. __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw



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