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I never considered it either. It does make sense now. It would have had HEI ignition in 1974 (first year) and a tall aircleaner and a PCV valve in rounded valve covers. What threw me was the lack of emission components I expect to see in a 1974. Emissions were more relaxed on the trucks.
Just...
On closer examination I see
1974 and later HEI ignition,
pre 72 but post 68 vavle covers,
late 60s to early 70s fuel pump.
Truck aircleaner,
Looks like early 70's large rams horn exhaust.
early short waterpump.
I guess I have no Idea what you have. :-D
Casting numbers....
Here are your choices:
265 (55-57)
283 (57-67)
302 )67-69)
307 (68-70)
327 (62-69) early had small journals and no PVC valve in VC
350 (67-70)
If I remember right, the pcv palve was in the valve cover after 68 and in the valley of the block at the end of the intake before 68.
Can't tell...
Quote: "It was about 1/2 mile from the cellar to the shop. I grinned and made engine noises the whole way!:lol: "
Did ya get some spit on the inside of the windshield? That is why the windshields were originally hinged. Maybe you should turn the wiper around so it wipes inside???? :cookoo:
Thank you for the posts!
Looking at the rams horn style exhaust manifold and oil filler cap you have a early small block chevy. I'm interested as to how it performs.
I sure would like to see come close up pics of the cab roof and windshield frame on truck 1. It looks like it would be a...
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