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Post by plowboyxi on Feb 1, 2009 7:17:08 GMT -7
Hey all, new to this forum and the new owner of this 1966 1/2 ton longbox stepside 2wd. I bought it with no engine or trans, I would like to fill the big old hole under the hood and restore/hotrod this truck. I'm wanting to get a little "outside the box" of small block, 350, 383, etc. Leaning towards a big block engine and I know I deffinately want a manual trans.... Maybe an old Cadillac 500? Looking for any and all suggestions on engine size and/or transmission and will see what catches my eye! I'll be looking forward to your ideas everyone, and I will be sure to keep you all updated on the restoration! Also, any information you may be able to give me on the truck would be great! I've decoded the serial number enough to know it was made in the Janesville, WI plant in December of 66, and was the 9,455th truck to come off the line!     |
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Post by zippydodog on Feb 2, 2009 8:22:34 GMT -7
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Post by Scooter3 on Feb 2, 2009 9:37:21 GMT -7
How about a flatty....jk. You could check out GM performance and see their crate engines. Even if you dont want to buy one from them, it might give you some other sizes to think about.
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Post by rogers1964 on Nov 4, 2009 14:21:41 GMT -7
Hey plowboyxi My name is Rogers I own a 1964 stepside (short) I also have a 502 big block if I had to do all over again I would look for a LS motor LS2-LS6 and get 25-27 mpg +350-505 hp That would be the way to go + a 6 speed trans |
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Post by markeb01 on Nov 4, 2009 21:02:43 GMT -7
I like the being different idea myself. I'm running the standard 350 sbc, but if I had the enthusiasm and money, I'd love to have a Pontiac 389, or a crate motor Chrysler hemi. My son has a 69 Riveria with a completely rebuilt original engine. I don't remember it it's a 425 or a 455 but I'd love to have his engine in my truck. Love the look of those old Buicks with finned vertical valve covers and a finned valley pan. One nice feature is you already have the high hump floor in your truck, so just about any transmission will fit.
On the other hand I also like what Rogers suggests - hard to beat the reliability of a late model fuel injected crate motor with an overdrive performance stick shift behind it. I'm sure in the future this will become more common, but right now it's more rare than the 1st generation small block in these trucks.
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Post by 60apache575 on Nov 5, 2009 12:24:39 GMT -7
I like them old skool and cruisers. I have a 283 small block v-8 on my 2 current trucks and happy with the performance. I have always had good luck and enjoy the simple 283 engine. My latest truck has a 283 v-8 (1967) with a 700r4 automatic trans(early 90s) Runs very good, but then again I dont run my truck in the drag strips...You can fab just about any engine if there is no limit on $$$$$$
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Post by dward on Nov 24, 2009 3:47:13 GMT -7
Hey plowboyxi My name is Rogers I own a 1964 stepside (short) I also have a 502 big block if I had to do all over again I would look for a LS motor LS2-LS6 and get 25-27 mpg +350-505 hp That would be the way to go + a 6 speed trans I'd like to hear more on this. I have a 98 T/A with an LS-1 that was to be a donor for the 65 wonton dually. But then Pontiac went south and I thought I might just park it for awhile.  But 25-27 mpg? How? On cruise control at 55 mph, downhill, with a tailwind, if I lost 50 pounds I might get 18-19.  If I have a passing thought of touching the gas pedal, I get about 5 mpg.  But it does go real fast. ;D Please share how to get 25-27 mpg. Dave. |
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Post by mot0410 on Feb 10, 2010 20:56:03 GMT -7
I would go LS 6.0L gets great gas milage and stock almost 100 more HP than small block chevy add a cam and tune can get 450 rwhp Im doing the swap in my 65 C10 right now.
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Post by 60apache575 on Feb 11, 2010 15:02:13 GMT -7
mot0410 got pics on the LS 6.0L swap...
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Post by mot0410 on Feb 11, 2010 18:39:21 GMT -7
Just got the motor mounts today will try to post some pics after it gets installed this weekend.  |
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Post by zor on Mar 22, 2010 22:31:41 GMT -7
For fuel economy: Chevy inline six (preferably 292) backed by a T-5. Plenty of speed parts available and enough torque to get the job done. Great fuel economy with that OD.
For fun:65 and up pontiac power!!! 400 or 428, smack a dual quad and some homemade headers on that sucker and back it with a wide ratio M-21.
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Post by markeb01 on Mar 29, 2010 15:54:05 GMT -7
I'm also a fan of the 389 Pontiac. I'd love to have one in my 1960. I also think a huge Buick nailhead would be different and have a wow factor with enough finned aluminum bolted on top. I also think a 409 would also be interesting, or even a 348 with 3 two barrels, but my hobby budget is set pretty low so I'm stuck with a regular old 350 sbc.
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Post by zor on Mar 29, 2010 17:49:31 GMT -7
I'm also a fan of the 389 Pontiac. I'd love to have one in my 1960. I also think a huge Buick nailhead would be different and have a wow factor with enough finned aluminum bolted on top. I also think a 409 would also be interesting, or even a 348 with 3 two barrels, but my hobby budget is set pretty low so I'm stuck with a regular old 350 sbc. Yup, doing a tri-power 389 in my 51 ford sedan. |
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Post by zor on Apr 21, 2010 22:04:34 GMT -7
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But it does go real fast. ;D Please share how to get 25-27 mpg. Dave.
