Just scratched an itch. In a BIG way.

[andy30thz]

Sounds like you've got a good plan in mind!
The paint looks like with a little lovin it could actually be pretty nice! How are you with a buffer and compound?

That big old hog is screaming for some kind of 16x10 and 33" tire! Maybe just a hint of lift? We've used ORD 1" zero rate blocks all the way around before. They are the only "block" that is safe to use on the front springs because they bolt to the leaf pack just like another leaf.

http://offroaddesign.com/catalog/Zero%20Rates.htm

I hear you on not tearing into a good running small block! If you're satisfied on how it runs, you're good to go! TBI trucks run a LONG time with minimal maintenance.
In my experiance, just a cam swap and poor quality tuning was a MAJOR seat of the pants difference.
A good "torque" style cam, more fuel and good tuning would definitely change the driving dynamic.
But its not as simple as bolting on parts, this really needs careful planning and understanding of how the TBI system works.

This thing is so awesome as is sits, get some plates on it and ride it around!

[squirrel]

I'll second the thing about the bed, an 8' bed sure is nice.

[Russell]

Thanks for all the great comments. I don't plan on any mechanical projects as everything seems to be in good working order. And I don't really feel the need to tear into a good running 350 to make it marginally better. I think I'll focus on cleaning it up well and maybe sprucing up the interior a bit more. Maybe as far as swapping in a late model interior. There's plenty of daydreaming to be had on the 67-72chevy trucks forum. I think the shortened crew cabs (cut 14" of frame out and swap on a 6' bed) look great, but don't really think I'll go there.

Here's a project thread with more pictures: http://www.bangshift.com/forum/showt...e-Ton-Crew-Cab

If you use your truck as a truck much I think you will come to appreciate the 8' bed. When I bougth my 1st full size truck I was looking for a short bed but ended up buying a long bed b/c it was very clean. Now when I look at trucks to buy I pass by the short beds. The only down side is the increased turning radius.

[yellomalibu]

There's a crew cab (3+3) dually here in town that hasn't moved from the owner's driveway in many years... it's turning green, and has stuff growing out of it.

At least it's on a concrete driveway and isn't sitting under a tree. Hopefully someone will get to save it some day.

[Deaf Bob]

I bought my 77 chevy flat bed dualie with a flat cam.. Put in a Blue Racer/Wolverine RV2 cam, Performer intake and 600 Holley, and headers.. Really woke it up.. 16 mpg.. Could keep up with and beat big blocks.. Power from 800 rpms to 5000... That little 350 was a real worker!

[67pete300]

Thanks for all the great comments. I don't plan on any mechanical projects as everything seems to be in good working order. And I don't really feel the need to tear into a good running 350 to make it marginally better. I think I'll focus on cleaning it up well and maybe sprucing up the interior a bit more. Maybe as far as swapping in a late model interior. There's plenty of daydreaming to be had on the 67-72chevy trucks forum. I think the shortened crew cabs (cut 14" of frame out and swap on a 6' bed) look great, but don't really think I'll go there.

Here's a project thread with more pictures: http://www.bangshift.com/forum/showt...e-Ton-Crew-Cab

[SuperBuickGuy]

Those trucks need 40s to look right

[Blazerteam]

Nice one owner cars and trucks are awesome..nice score!!.Personally i would have got some 33 inch tires on Mickey Thompson wheels..but thats me.

[Bob Holmes]

Congrats, nice score!

[SpiderGearsMan]

double pumper

[andy30thz]

Any plans for this? Or are you just going to cruise/use it?
I LOVED my '95 350 TBI truck, but always hated how gutless it was for the fuel it used.

Just a small cam and a GOOD tuning will make a night and day difference!
The main issue is the speed density system is so fussy with changes to intake vacuum signal (like swapping the cam)
There are a couple of ways to work through this.
You can build an ALDL cable and datalog with winALDL. (hell you should do that anyway...its FREE!) http://winaldl.joby.se/
Then you can send your data logs to Brian at http://www.tbichips.com/ to have a new PROM burned. With some effort you can get pretty close. (My truck ran GOOD until 4000rpm, but I'll cover that in a minute)

The better option is embedded lockers from http://www.dynamicefi.com/
With this you will truly control the whole system and can tune on the fly and use a wideband! Its not cheap, ($400)but there have been group buys and used ones pop up from time to time.

The other issue is low fuel pressure. TBI systems run on 11-13 psi and there is nothing wrong with that. The issue is the injectors run out of pulse width early and your hopped up TBI motor will run out of fuel just as the fun really starts. (4000rpm)
The solution is very simple. A factory replacement Fbody TPI should bolt right to your fuel pickup and after making your TBI fuel pressure regulator adjustable, give a nice 17psi. With the higher pressure, the injector pulse width can be reduced across the board and give you more "room" at the higher RPM's.

This is a good "budget" small block TBI build.

http://www.fullsizechevy.com/forum/general-discussion/projects-builds-restorations/418673-91-k1500-tbi-rebuild-nv3500-swap.html

This is a higher budget, but still simple, big block TBI build.

http://www.gmfullsize.com/forum/showthread.php?t=250240

[SSChevyManiac]

Drool.

[Beagle]

Awesome trucks, Mom's company back in the late 70's bought a 78 one ton 4wd with granny four speed, unstoppable it seemed, even with just a 350. That one looks really clean for the age, more pics?

[JOES66FURY]

nice rig, would not mind having one of those myself.

[squirrel]

Even the above average person sometimes doesn't. Starting in the 80s, single/dual headlights were often a matter of which model it was, cheapies had two headlights, more expensive versions (silverado) had 4