since my car is going to force me to drive (push more like it) it off a cliff I wanted to know what full sized shortbed chevy trucks had CARBED BBC's?

 

just some of the very old half ton 2wd's, but that was very old.

 

didnt they put them in pickups till like 87 or so??

 

You can get carbed 454s up to 86. But usually not in short beds. More likely to find BBs in 1/2 tons the older you go.

 

thanks

 

I think they put 427s in 65 & 66 trux but they are almost all longbeds and 4x4s, not a very high % of shortbeds made from 60-87 trucks, but most BB in trucks post- early 70s were in 3/4 ton & heavier trucks. Hope that helps you a little more.

-Timbo-

 

The only shortbeds I know of are the 70-72 Cheyenne Supers, they came with 402's under the hood as optional equipment.

Also, 1990-1993 had the 454SS.


I saw a 72 Cheyenne Super that was restored to factory specs with 402ci BBC one time. They are sharp trucks, but can command major coin when restored.

To find a 454SS, you'll need some major coin also.

 

The engine options especially in trucks was pretty confusing through the mid-late 70's and early 80's. Basically in most cases the 454 was only available in 3/4 and 1 ton trucks, no 1/2 tons and when you come across a 3/4 or 1 ton truck, they're usually a long box. Some G20 and G30 vans came with 454's too, though fairly rare to come across (most were 350's).

Keep this in mind and happy hunting.