look at my new tow hauler!

[RED72blazer]

Originally Posted by Corts60

Not to doubt your intelligence, but are you sure that is a 305? I think the big haulers like that normally came with the 351 or 401....It should be stamped in front of the pass side cylinder head.

yep, I checked them yesterday. it's a 305b. The 305 was standard in the 4000 series with the 351 being an option. the 351 was standard in the 5000 series. with the 401 being optional.

[Revoh]

That is pretty neat, but it looks like it would drive like a ship without a rudder.

[toms84ss]

Nice score. Thought of a diesel conversion for it? Anyway, it will make a cool hauler/work truck.

[RED72blazer]

Originally Posted by toms84ss

Nice score. Thought of a diesel conversion for it? Anyway, it will make a cool hauler/work truck.

I've given the diesel thing a thought. but for now it will be gas.

[RED72blazer]

I cleaned out the gas tanks today. The old gas looked like coffee. I'm going to drop them and clean them. Until then I'll have to run it from a boat tank. I cleaned up the points today and after I poured some gas down her throat she fired up! I need a new carburetor for sure. the throttle plate bushings are shot. It's a Bendex Stromberg WW series carb. they were used from the 50's into the 70's on a lot of gm products from what I've read. Does any one know what else will fit? I've heard a holley 500 is a good replacement.

Next project is get the brakes working.

[Corts60]

www.6066gmcguy.org has all the info you need on putting a Holley on there.

[Longhorn321]

I love that thing! Got any better pics? That one is kinda dark on my puter...maybe just me. And yes I would say you got a great deal. I'll double your money on it today...right now!