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tex_waco_usmc · 10-20-2016, 12:56 PM

Got an offer to buy a 2001 2500hd with 6.0 LS and 4L80E trans(2wd) its cheap $400. Problem is the drive train has 241K on it and was used as a service truck. The engine is burning oil pretty badly but otherwise seems to run ok once it is hot. It came into my shop because the transmission cooler line was leaking oil and he wanted it repaired and wanted me to look at the engine oil consumption issue. Pretty sure valve stem seals are toast. But, with 241K on the clock this thing could use a complete overhaul.

Would you buy the truck to pull the power plant out and use in a 67 SWB (obviously once its been overhauled)?

brad_man_72 · 10-20-2016, 01:06 PM

All day every day.

davepl · 10-20-2016, 01:25 PM

If you've got the room, the engine and trans core plus scrap are worth that alone.

**Ironangel** · 10-20-2016, 02:13 PM

What the others said, at $400 it's worth more than double that in scrap and parts.

nastety92 · 10-20-2016, 03:09 PM

Buy the truck, take what you want off of it and part out and scrap the rest. You should be able to make back your $400 easily.

Good luck,
Nick

**Grumpy old man** · 10-20-2016, 05:34 PM

Your a mechanic and your not sure what it's worth standing next to it ?

TheSeeker · 10-20-2016, 05:49 PM

I'm Not sure he was asking worth as much as he was asking opinions on purchasing the drivetrain for use in a 67 truck. That is just how I read it

tex_waco_usmc · 10-20-2016, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by TheSeeker

I'm Not sure he was asking worth as much as he was asking opinions on purchasing the drivetrain for use in a 67 truck. That is just how I read it

You sir would be correct. I understand its value, just not sure the 6.0 is the right choice for my 67. Would I be better off to look for a 5.3 for it?

Mike C · 10-20-2016, 06:44 PM

High hump or low hump cab? 4L80 is BIG ala TH400. Personally, it's all about the transmission. If it were me, I'd be looking for something with the 6 speed trans behind it. What's worth more, your time or your money?

But for $400 seems like couldn't go wrong. Throw some rings and valve seals in and see what happens. But back to time/money where is the break for you?

Willie Makeit · 10-20-2016, 06:46 PM

4L80e will fit a low hump 67-72 cabs with engine on stock towers and Dirty Dingo slider mounts.

Overdriven · 10-21-2016, 06:01 AM

Unless you're that concerned about the gas milage get the 6.0/4L80e combo. You've got the most potential for power with the bigger displacement and the toughest trans. The 6spd auto will improve milage mostly around town, once you're cruising on the highway there's no real difference in mileage between the two transmissions.

Kainedogg · 10-21-2016, 06:06 AM

Get it, strip, overhaul it, install it.

tex_waco_usmc · 10-21-2016, 09:25 AM

Sweet! Thanks guys just wanted to make sure that my thoughts on dropping the 6.0 into the 67 weren't misguided! Now to make it work!

LongBox · 10-21-2016, 09:40 AM

Go for it, then feel welcome to help me do the same ;-)

tex_waco_usmc · 10-21-2016, 11:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LongBox

Go for it, then feel welcome to help me do the same ;-)

Man I'm game to help! I love working on these trucks!

10-20-2016, 12:56 PM	#1
tex_waco_usmc Project Heaven in my 67!!! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bosqueville, TX Posts: 899	Need opinion on whether to buy or shy away... Got an offer to buy a 2001 2500hd with 6.0 LS and 4L80E trans(2wd) its cheap $400. Problem is the drive train has 241K on it and was used as a service truck. The engine is burning oil pretty badly but otherwise seems to run ok once it is hot. It came into my shop because the transmission cooler line was leaking oil and he wanted it repaired and wanted me to look at the engine oil consumption issue. Pretty sure valve stem seals are toast. But, with 241K on the clock this thing could use a complete overhaul. Would you buy the truck to pull the power plant out and use in a 67 SWB (obviously once its been overhauled)?

10-20-2016, 01:06 PM	#2
brad_man_72 the boat guy Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: springfield mo Posts: 2,339	Re: Need opinion on whether to buy or shy away... All day every day. __________________ 67, swb, fleet, tach, throttle, 5.3, 4l60e, 3.73's, fuel cell, 5 lug, p.d.b., 4-6 drop. great little truck 66, stevens drag/ski 18' silouette, 350, 2.02 doublehump heads. comp extreme marine 278 cam, vette 7 fin valve covers, old polished edelbrock intake, velvetdrive, casale v-drive, adj cavitation plate. 28, model a rpu project,

10-20-2016, 01:25 PM	#3
davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,332	Re: Need opinion on whether to buy or shy away... If you've got the room, the engine and trans core plus scrap are worth that alone. __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande Custom Camper - Built, not Bought 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Coupe 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Convertible

10-20-2016, 02:13 PM	#4
Ironangel Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Falls City, Nebraska "100 Miles From Nowhere" Posts: 2,219	Re: Need opinion on whether to buy or shy away... What the others said, at $400 it's worth more than double that in scrap and parts. __________________ Michael of the clan Hill, "Two Seventy Two's" 71 1-ton Dually 350 4-Speed 71 C/50 Grain Truck, 350 Split-Axle 4-Speed 02 3/4 ton Express 14 Indian Chief Vintage 1952 Ford 8N, "Only Ford Allowed On The Property" "Be American, Buy American"

10-20-2016, 03:09 PM	#5
nastety92 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Rockland, MA Posts: 367	Re: Need opinion on whether to buy or shy away... Buy the truck, take what you want off of it and part out and scrap the rest. You should be able to make back your $400 easily. Good luck, Nick

10-20-2016, 05:34 PM	#6
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: Need opinion on whether to buy or shy away... Your a mechanic and your not sure what it's worth standing next to it ? __________________ 1967 Factory short bed - Old school '71 - 350 / 4bolt / 487 heads / Edelbrock C3BX Muncie M-22 4 speed / Hurst Comp plus Factory 12 bolt posi 3.73 / 255-70-15 Smoothed firewall / Factory cowl induction Power disc brakes / power steering / 3.5-5" drop

10-20-2016, 05:49 PM	#7
TheSeeker Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 337	Re: Need opinion on whether to buy or shy away... I'm Not sure he was asking worth as much as he was asking opinions on purchasing the drivetrain for use in a 67 truck. That is just how I read it

10-20-2016, 06:44 PM	#9
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,709	Re: Need opinion on whether to buy or shy away... High hump or low hump cab? 4L80 is BIG ala TH400. Personally, it's all about the transmission. If it were me, I'd be looking for something with the 6 speed trans behind it. What's worth more, your time or your money? But for $400 seems like couldn't go wrong. Throw some rings and valve seals in and see what happens. But back to time/money where is the break for you? __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax

10-20-2016, 06:46 PM	#10
Willie Makeit Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Alabama Posts: 1,206	Re: Need opinion on whether to buy or shy away... 4L80e will fit a low hump 67-72 cabs with engine on stock towers and Dirty Dingo slider mounts.

10-21-2016, 06:01 AM	#11
Overdriven Registered User Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 598	Re: Need opinion on whether to buy or shy away... Unless you're that concerned about the gas milage get the 6.0/4L80e combo. You've got the most potential for power with the bigger displacement and the toughest trans. The 6spd auto will improve milage mostly around town, once you're cruising on the highway there's no real difference in mileage between the two transmissions.

10-21-2016, 06:06 AM	#12
Kainedogg Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: MacDill AFB\Tampa Posts: 151	Re: Need opinion on whether to buy or shy away... Get it, strip, overhaul it, install it. __________________ Science flies you to the moon; Religion flies you into buildings. LeMans Turbo build http://ls1tech.com/forums/forced-ind...rbo-build.html C10 build (twin-turbo) http://www.performancetrucks.net/for...didate-501987/

10-21-2016, 09:25 AM	#13
tex_waco_usmc Project Heaven in my 67!!! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bosqueville, TX Posts: 899	Re: Need opinion on whether to buy or shy away... Sweet! Thanks guys just wanted to make sure that my thoughts on dropping the 6.0 into the 67 weren't misguided! Now to make it work!

10-21-2016, 09:40 AM	#14
LongBox Registered User Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Vancouver BC Posts: 784	Re: Need opinion on whether to buy or shy away... Go for it, then feel welcome to help me do the same ;-) __________________ Rick -69 GMC 910 Long Box, 350 -98 Chev Silverado 1500, 350 Vortec 4L60e -08 Mustang GT Convertible

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