I got this truck for $500 running but barley. At first I was ordering parts for a 250 because that's what the air cleaner said. When I got to the lifter covers I realized I had a 292. As I investigated more I realized they also put in a Muncie SM 465 4 speed granny gear trans and a 12 bolt main behind that. But they where idiots! They put the clutch plate in backwards, forgot to put lock-tight on the pinion gear, hydrophiliced a bolt cracking the block near the oil pan and they tack welded the engine mount in on the torque side.
At this point I have replaced the clutch, fixed the cracked block, drilled and bolted the engine mount (to be replaced) and replaced the pinion seal tightening the nut (yes it is loose but as long as I am not pulling it is okay). While replacing the beat up old carburetor and tuned it I realized it has an RV cam. It came with headers and I will be getting a 4 barrel intake at some point. Next I am going to rebuild the rear end with a limited slip.
Then I will start on the body. I found a 80's short bed with a blown 250 head and no title for $1,500. The cab and bed are clean of rust so I can cut the coroners of the cab out and replace my bed. It has the factory L6 A/C, gas tank on the other side and a bunch of other useful parts. I will get it once the VA stop hazing me and gives me my travel pay from nine months nine months ago!
P. S. That is my 86 jeep in the back ground. It has 330,000 thousand miles, it only uses 1/4 of a quart in 3,000 miles and the oil is still clean!
Last edited by Peggy M; 11/16/20235:12 PM. Reason: added more info to the title
77, GMC, C-15, Short Bed, 2WD, mystery Mexican 292, Muncie 465, 12 Bolt Main. Next project: 76, GMC, Vandura, G-3500, 400, THM400, formerly an RV converting to a crew cab flatbed. I would rather die living than live dying!
