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Just buy a new one off ebay and switch the bars (metal contacts on the bottom side from yours to that new one as they more than likely won't match. https://www.ebay.com/itm/113150964287?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=q-Uob1W2Rcu&sssrc=2047675&ssuid=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

I think this time around I would want either old look with new tech or just new/new so that I don't have to mess with all or worry about breaking.

Yeah that was my first impression as well, almost like it was hunting or hesitating. Per the dealer "its a 4-bolt main block with forged crank/rods/pistons, aluminum heads and .510/.540 roller cam with an Edelbrock 1411 performer 750 cfm carb and TH400 transmission." I have been reading a lot and some people say a TH400 won't hold much power. Seem like a lot of engine work for only 260HP?

^ wouldn't that be power down low? IE burn out from a stop? Supposedly that 454 in that 69 is cam'd with an Edelbrock 1411 performer 750 cfm carb.

Word, just a totally different feeling in that 350 '93 than what I am used to. I don't necessarily want to haul ass but I would like to at least be able to smoke the tires on whatever I get. When I test dove that c1500 with the 350 I asked the guy if it can smoke the tires and he looked at me like "uhhhhh no."

Does anyone else here it surging/missing in that video?

Yeah the problem with that 1993 is so much done to it (that the seller paid to have done) that I am afraid that if I tried to undo it and swap it to something else it will turn into a headache. Its got a Holley sniper efi and not even sure I want efi so having to undo all that for a traditional carb I could have a bad time. I am looking at this 69 with a 454 in it but only has 250HP...which is a snoozer if you ask me. Dealership doesn't know what the engine came out of and not sure how they would even know it has 250HP without knowing what it came out of but who the fuck knows. Chevy didn't introduce the 454 until 1970 so a mystery. Video: https://streamable.com/y6zluo https://thunderroadautosales.com/listing/1969-chevrolet-c10/

$15K for that engine, not sure I would buy something or just source a used 454 or whatever and build it myself.

The guy selling was telling me his truck didn’t have overdrive but wasn’t clear on why. If I were to buy that truck I I’m sure it would need work but not sure if I want to fix someone’s else’s work or start with a stock one.

Anyone have any experience with Chevys? If so what would get me for six to midnight if you know what I mean? A built 454?

Truck is sold and on its way with the new owner. Last pic I took of it …I enjoyed all my time with it and you mfers here as well. I went and looked at 93 c1500 yesterday to replace it but even with a 350 and Holley sniper it felt slow as shit. I don’t know what I was expecting but my truck was/is way more fun than that 1500 with a v8 and efi. Just felt heavy and slow but I love the look of it. Looking at c10s too but not sure if they will do it for me either.

Yeah I think its painfully evident that Datsun trucks don't command anywhere near the $$$ that Z and 510s do. The thought did cross my mind that if it didn't sell (meet the reserve) I would find a clean 510 and swap the drivetrain and then sell it.

Still have the original one you made installed. I didn’t have any motivation to cut and rewire the tach to switch it out. If the buyer doesn’t want the new one I’ll pass it on to someone else who can use it.

I am fine with $13k, I think that the price I might have just broken even. But if I didn't so be it, I enjoyed my time with it and hopefully the new buyer will as well. I never expected to get rich off it. In regards to BAT anytime someone bids it resets the clock 2 minutes so other cans bid. There is nothing making the buyer pay either but I sold 2 cars on there prior with no issues. I have heard people buying cars on there and never following through with it.

Thanks guys. The hardest part about this is there is very little barometer for clean swapped 521s. If it doesn’t sell then I’ll continue to fuck around with it and maybe park it. My son will be driving soon and wants a Tacoma which could be a fun father son project.