Hey, couple questions about a '67 4x4...

[Scoots McGee]

I found a source that has a 1967 4x4 SWB Chevy with a 327 and 3 on the tree and he says that it is rare because it was never, in that combo, put in production and that it was actually a government truck at one time.

Is that true or are his facts actually not facts at all? And if it is true, how rare is this truck?

[dan42]

I'm not sure, and I'm not sure that he is, but most of them probably had the 4 speed with the granny, the predeccesor to the SM 465. Someone will chime in. Even if it is rare, rare and desireable are 2 different things.

[71swb4x4]

It is rare, but they are certainly out there.
I once had a 66 Mustang with a bench seat. The bench seat was rare, but like Dan mentions rare and desireable are many times not one and the same.

[Scoots McGee]

I see. Thank you. What about it isn't desirable? Is it the 3-speed?

And assuming it's in just "ok" condition with fairly straight lines, little rust, and most of the parts are original, what would one expect to pay for something like that?

[SS Tim]

Here is a clip from the '67 truck data book, standard equipment for K10. Three speed was standard just not very desirable for a 4x4. Most people needing a 4x4 wanted the grunt of a low first gear, so 4 speeds were popular options. Military useage would possibly be indicated by the option content on the SPID label. Post a picture and I will be happy to see what is there for you.
Interesting note though is that the M20 four speed was N/A with the L30 327 engine option.

[special-K]

3spd transmission was the standard transmission,just like on 2wds. It's true with most 4wds,if they got only one option it was a 4spd. It is a draw back to most anyone and not a sought after combination,due to them been far weaker and gearing being inadequate for use as 4wd. Most people seem to migrate towards swapping to newer transmission/transfer case combinations even with a 4spd truck. So,unless you are wanting 100% original,you can find later 4spd/205 or automatic/205 (or newer) combos for cheap and swapping is a cinch.
By your description I'd say a truck like this around Austin would go fro $1,500-$2,500. If you had pictures or more details I'd be able to give a better idea. I'm picturing old and aged looking all original.

[Scoots McGee]

I got ya. Well I think ya'll definitely helped me make my mind up. I don't have any pics on this computer, and I think the link for the craigslist ad is too old so I can't find it now. But it doesn't matter anyways because the fella was pretty adamant about his $6,500 price on the truck and it definitely wasn't in the best of shape(no radio, seats torn, and no a/c). So needless to say, I don't think it's worth it. I just wanted confirmation that I wasn't missing out on something that was a couple times in a lifetime type of thing.

I love the clean look of the 67 with no reflectors and the small window, but I guess I may have to either give a little and look at '68-72's or wait for another 4x4 '67 to pop up.

Is it common/pretty straight forward to convert a 2wd to a 4wd?

[One Chevy Scotty]

Here is a '67 close to you...http://austin.craigslist.org/cto/2966890887.html

Good luck in your search

[Scoots McGee]

Oh yeah, forgot to mention it has to be a short bed and a k-10. Other than that, that is a nice truck.