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caminokid · 03-01-2008, 07:13 PM

I wish I had pics of this..... There is a guy here in town with a 67 LWB Chevy that has...get this...A Datsun 6CYL and a 5 speed.

I couldnt believe it when he told me. I had forgotten my phone at home. So I wasnt able to get any pics. He was putting gas in his truck and checking the oil. I seen his truck walked over and was talking to him. I guess it came out of a early to mid 70's 240,260,280. I am not sure. I could stop myself in asking why? He told me its was easier on gas. I feel thats just wrong.

67ChevyRedneck · 03-01-2008, 07:18 PM

I see nothing wrong with that....

My only issue with it would be how long would it hold up?

I give him props for creativity.

I'm waiting for the day I can make my truck into a 20-25mpg hybrid (I'm serious.)

BigSky71 · 03-03-2008, 03:21 AM

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Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

I see nothing wrong with that....

I'm waiting for the day I can make my truck into a 20-25mpg hybrid (I'm serious.)

I agree with 67CR, I think it would be cool to make a truly good mileage making vehicle out of an old truck. Start with a 2wd short, run a 4.3 using stock integrated FI, or aftermarket FI, modern five speed manual and 3.23s or 3.08 gears. It would be slow but might get 18 or 19 for mileage. I think breaking over 20mpg would be really tough though.

67ChevyRedneck · 03-03-2008, 03:29 AM

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Originally Posted by BigSky71

I agree with 67CR, I think it would be cool to make a truly good mileage making vehicle out of an old truck. Start with a 2wd short, run a 4.3 using stock integrated FI, or aftermarket FI, modern five speed manual and 3.23s or 3.08 gears. It would be slow but might get 18 or 19 for mileage. I think breaking over 20mpg would be really tough though.

I meant actual hybrid. GM's new 2 mode system in the tahoe/silverado and their GMC counterparts is *supposed* to be good for 22 city 21 Highway. Imagine what that could do in a 3,800 lb truck as opposed to a 5,500-6,000 lb bohemith!!! And to top it off, the two mode system uses a 6.0L for power!

Yes, it would be EXPENSIVE, and I mean EXPENSIVE, as hell to do it... but maybe not in 10 years?

Heck, we may even have hydrogen conversion kits in 10-20??? years!!!

If I'm still around in 20 years, I highly doubt my 67 would be gasoline (or at least gasoline only) powered.

Tynee · 03-07-2008, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

I meant actual hybrid. GM's new 2 mode system in the tahoe/silverado and their GMC counterparts is *supposed* to be good for 22 city 21 Highway. Imagine what that could do in a 3,800 lb truck as opposed to a 5,500-6,000 lb bohemith!!! And to top it off, the two mode system uses a 6.0L for power!

Yes, it would be EXPENSIVE, and I mean EXPENSIVE, as hell to do it... but maybe not in 10 years?

Heck, we may even have hydrogen conversion kits in 10-20??? years!!!

If I'm still around in 20 years, I highly doubt my 67 would be gasoline (or at least gasoline only) powered.

I REALLY like this idea. Seems like you should be able to hit a scrap yard for a totaled Tahoe pretty soon and get everything you need for somewhere in the neighborhood of $10K?

I went all-in. I went to engineering school so I could learn how to build a nuclear powered '71 Blazer.

5150 · 03-01-2008, 07:24 PM

I'm with you camino, there are some things that are sacrilegious(sp?) I'm all for gas mileage, but buy an Accord

I don't think it's the worse thing you can do, keep in mind you could have walked over and it been a FURD 4 banger.

jay6891 · 03-01-2008, 08:03 PM

SOME people would say putting a new style stepside be on it would be the worse thing you could do.

67ChevyRedneck · 03-01-2008, 08:12 PM

...or chop the top, or JC Whitney the crap out of it. At least you can't see the engine/tranny mod

Now that I think about it, if the Datsun tranny is anything like my old Toyota truck it has a hydraulic clutch... I'd really like to see how he set his clutch up!

Bishops Trucks · 03-01-2008, 08:39 PM

Let your ex-wife get it in a divorace and then she lets her new boyfriend drive it.

my67chevytruck · 03-01-2008, 09:27 PM

ouch Bishop.........

Bishops Trucks · 03-01-2008, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by my67chevytruck

ouch Bishop.........

Didn't happen to me, it happened to a friend of mine. That's why my vehicles are in my name and the wifes are in her name.

prg machine · 03-02-2008, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Bishops Trucks

Didn't happen to me, it happened to a friend of mine. That's why my vehicles are in my name and the wifes are in her name.

I shouild have read this before I got married.....................now in the middle of a battle divorce.sucks!!! Got her name on every thing cept my old CJ 5

djw32 · 03-01-2008, 09:43 PM

Make a DONK out of it

prg machine · 03-01-2008, 10:05 PM

Pos

**DANTIP** · 03-01-2008, 10:37 PM

Bishop........I nearly puked when I read that. I'm confident you will not be outdone!

hvychve · 03-02-2008, 12:16 AM

I would have to voice my opinion on this one too.......
When I get in my truck, I am proud to say its an american truck, not a half breed. cart'n around a foreign powerplant.... I wouldnt even think of stickin an import eng. under the hood of a classic truck, thats not my cup of tea..... but I guess if you dont give a rats booty.... than tear it up dude....

67ChevyRedneck · 03-02-2008, 12:42 AM

My classic American truck has doors, fenders, suspension components, engine components, interior pieces, and electrical components all made in China or elsewhere outside the US.

I built my truck with foreign tools and sanding materials

I guess I'm not as American as everyone else.

I won't apologize for not being able to afford 40 year old NOS. Nor will I apologize for not having the skills to properly repair 40 year old panels

ofnaman · 03-02-2008, 12:53 AM

I don't think I would have used a datsun 6 cylinder, but I have considered a 4.3 or a supercharged 3.8 in mine. As far as the import/american debate, consider this: I work on cadillacs and buicks, at a dealer, 2 of our vehicles are made in Germany and one of them is made (Parts, and assembly) entirely in Mexico that I know of. And they still say their American made. It's very rare that I get a part from the parts department that say's made in America on it. Most say Germany, Korea, or Mexico. And the government wanders why our economy sucks!

Eddie H. · 03-02-2008, 02:55 AM

Funny thing is, if you ever really looked close at one of those old 240z engines, it actually looks like a copy of the old 235 Chevy 6 cylinder with an overhead cam. Makes you wonder where they got the idea for that design??

OhioDan · 03-02-2008, 03:23 AM

There's a 68 Chevy SWB in a used car lot in Dayton, Oh. , that was put on a Dodge frame with a 318 c.i. in it. They wanted $2,500 for it.

Sequoyah · 03-02-2008, 03:24 AM

At least the old truck it still on the road. Maybe the engine was sitting around and he wanted to drive it. My friend has a 280Z and it pulls like a mofo with the inline 6.

prg machine · 03-02-2008, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Eddie H.

Funny thing is, if you ever really looked close at one of those old 240z engines, it actually looks like a copy of the old 235 Chevy 6 cylinder with an overhead cam. Makes you wonder where they got the idea for that design??

They got the idea from Willys Motors company with their POS OHC Inline 6.. 230 ci i believe and loaded with problems
Ahead of it's time for the mid 60s for sure.

pyro883 · 03-02-2008, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by hvychve

I would have to voice my opinion on this one too.......
When I get in my truck, I am proud to say its an american truck, not a half breed. cart'n around a foreign powerplant.... I wouldnt even think of stickin an import eng. under the hood of a classic truck, thats not my cup of tea..... but I guess if you dont give a rats booty.... than tear it up dude....

Well my American truck was made in Canada.........no so American

EAST SIDE LOW LIFE · 03-02-2008, 07:58 PM

Leaving a vehicle outside in a field to rot and refusing to sell it. My truck was rescued from this pending fate.

esll.

5150 · 03-02-2008, 12:47 AM

Preach it brother

03-01-2008, 07:13 PM	#1
caminokid Chevy nut Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Springfield, Illinois Posts: 2,265	The worse thing you could do to our trucks! I wish I had pics of this..... There is a guy here in town with a 67 LWB Chevy that has...get this...A Datsun 6CYL and a 5 speed. I couldnt believe it when he told me. I had forgotten my phone at home. So I wasnt able to get any pics. He was putting gas in his truck and checking the oil. I seen his truck walked over and was talking to him. I guess it came out of a early to mid 70's 240,260,280. I am not sure. I could stop myself in asking why? He told me its was easier on gas. I feel thats just wrong. __________________ 84 Chevy Custom Deluxe 1/2 Ton Named Fade To Black II "Remember kids there is NO replacement for displacement!"

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67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: The worse thing you could do to our trucks! I see nothing wrong with that.... My only issue with it would be how long would it hold up? I give him props for creativity. I'm waiting for the day I can make my truck into a 20-25mpg hybrid (I'm serious.) __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications! Last edited by 67ChevyRedneck; 03-01-2008 at 07:19 PM.

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5150 C10 Club Tennessee Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: White House, TN 37188 Posts: 8,281	Re: The worse thing you could do to our trucks! I'm with you camino, there are some things that are sacrilegious(sp?) I'm all for gas mileage, but buy an Accord I don't think it's the worse thing you can do, keep in mind you could have walked over and it been a FURD 4 banger. __________________ Bryan www.gmtruckshow.com Project "Andes"-Halen's First Truck Project: Patina Burb for he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God’s wrath on the wrongdoer. Romans 13:4 Last edited by 5150; 03-01-2008 at 07:26 PM.

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67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: The worse thing you could do to our trucks! My classic American truck has doors, fenders, suspension components, engine components, interior pieces, and electrical components all made in China or elsewhere outside the US. I built my truck with foreign tools and sanding materials I guess I'm not as American as everyone else. I won't apologize for not being able to afford 40 year old NOS. Nor will I apologize for not having the skills to properly repair 40 year old panels __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications! Last edited by 67ChevyRedneck; 03-02-2008 at 12:45 AM.

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