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You mentioned the engine was replaced in 1970. A 327, 283, 350?
If it is a smaller cube engine, the 2 Bbl may not be a bad choice. Getting a 4 Bbl to function properly on a small engine can be difficult. What trans? |
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The caps are held on by some clips that I got from a guy off of Instagram. The tires are Nitto 266/35/22. |
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The trans is a powerglide with a 3:73 posi rear. |
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Awesome truck and story - enjoy it!
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If none of his family wants this truck - it would be good to let his family know of Tom's plan. Again - Great find. |
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I'm waiting out an Alberta vehicle myself, a 69 Pontiac 2+2 427 four speed convertible. I think it's one of one, sold and lived it's whole life with the original owner in Edmonton until it got traded in about 15 years ago, and that dealer stashed it away and is now pretty elderly. I chat with him every year, he'll let it go one of these years!
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I still honer the older generation every chance I get, they built the world in which we live. |
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that was a great find and survivor.
i had an older gent, named Tom that i would go see every other week or so, when i lived close to him. me and the family moved 60 miles away, i said i would see him still because i worked close to where he lived. life got in the way and on my next visit he had passed away 1 week earlier. the family gave me a couple of mementos but i still miss him. |
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Nice truck and the story behind it. Once we get over this bitter artic cold it would be nice to see it in person. Once the snow is gone I would like to bring my Stedelbauer bought farm boy over. Maybe?
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Nice truck, nice story, especially about the friendship. The mild drop looks good, as well.
From the pictures at the beginning of this thread, it appears that the bench seat might pivot? Is that the case? |
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Very cool truck. l've seen it on Instagram before but am just now seeing it here. Glad I found it.
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I hedging that your engine may be a 283. The 283's and 327's had the smaller 2G 2 barrel carbs on them. They act like a governor at higher RPM's. I built a 283 for my Bel Air back in the 80's. Thought I could get some great MPG numbers. 20 MPG was my best. The block I.D. is behind the driver side head. That will tell you what you have. I hope it's a 327, you could stroke it to a 383, nobody would know :D I have other ideas... |
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It sounds like you have quite a bit experience with these, I'll be picking your brain when the time comes. |
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I'm glad you finally got the truck. Although I'm not a fan of the rims you have installed on the truck, with the 3/5 drop and those wheels the truck looks good. I would't drop it anymore and concentrate as you mentioned on the driveability issues.
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I love the rims. I hope someone starts making them in a 8 lug soon.
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I love your story and your truck. I may be biased though, as my 67 c20 is the same color. No where NEAR as nice though. Someday...
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