# WTB: Ford or Chevy Pickup **URL:** \ **Category:** Classifieds\ **Created:** [February 4, 2011, 8:39am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtb-ford-or-chevy-pickup/256770 "2011-02-04T08:39:38Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Ilya](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ilya/32/6404_2.png) [@Ilya](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Ilya)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2011, 8:39am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtb-ford-or-chevy-pickup/256770/1 "2011-02-04T08:39:38Z")
Dad blew the motor in his '92 Silverado 1500 trying to get unstuck while plowing. Looking for either another motor or a new truck all together. Anyone got anything in good condition for a couple grand? Like 3-4k? Snow plow is a plus as we have a long drive way which will take hours to snow blow. ---
**Author:** ![toomanycamaros](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/7993a0/32.png) [@toomanycamaros](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/toomanycamaros)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2011, 10:02am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtb-ford-or-chevy-pickup/256770/2 "2011-02-04T10:02:40Z")
> [@Quite possibly the most awesome custom build complete with HOT model](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/quite-possibly-the-most-awesome-custom-build-complete-with-hot-model/39326/36): > > Dad blew the motor in his '92 Silverado 1500 trying to get unstuck while plowing. Looking for either another motor or a new truck all together. > > Anyone got anything in good condition for a couple grand? Like 3-4k? Snow plow is a plus as we have a long drive way which will take hours to snow blow. You can get a replacement short block locally for 700 bucks. So after reconditioning heads and buying gaskets you could rebuild the engine yourself for a little over a grand. ---
**Author:** ![Ilya](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ilya/32/6404_2.png) [@Ilya](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Ilya)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2011, 11:32am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtb-ford-or-chevy-pickup/256770/3 "2011-02-04T11:32:40Z")
A grand? Wow. I was thinking an American motor would be like $300-400 as they are so common (since we live in America). I remember seeing VQ motors for the Maxima for like $350 in great condition. And a VQ is one of the best 10 engines in the world for like 15 years running now. Or was for at least 10 years. I think my parents are leaning towards a new truck. I’ve found some F150’s and K1500’s for like $6k with low mileage and in great condition. ---
**Author:** ![looksexyS2000](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/looksexys2000/32/6666_2.png) [@looksexyS2000](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/looksexyS2000)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2011, 1:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtb-ford-or-chevy-pickup/256770/4 "2011-02-04T13:34:24Z")
Tell ur pops to come to the auction with me ---
**Author:** ![Ilya](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ilya/32/6404_2.png) [@Ilya](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Ilya)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2011, 2:23pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtb-ford-or-chevy-pickup/256770/5 "2011-02-04T14:23:48Z")
My brother in-law is looking through the auctions right now. He said he saw an 07 1500 with 2kmi, light hit in the front, but salvage go for $2,300 yesterday in NJ. ---
**Author:** ![88slowmarro](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/88slowmarro/32/6339_2.png) [@88slowmarro](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/88slowmarro)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2011, 2:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtb-ford-or-chevy-pickup/256770/6 "2011-02-04T14:37:51Z")
what kinda shape is the truck in ? your dads old one i mean ? ---
**Author:** ![88slowmarro](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/88slowmarro/32/6339_2.png) [@88slowmarro](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/88slowmarro)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2011, 2:38pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtb-ford-or-chevy-pickup/256770/7 "2011-02-04T14:38:21Z")
seein as i have a 350 sittin in my garage with no home lolol . nice easy transplant ---
**Author:** ![Ilya](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ilya/32/6404_2.png) [@Ilya](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Ilya)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2011, 2:53pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtb-ford-or-chevy-pickup/256770/8 "2011-02-04T14:53:20Z")
It’s rusted in many many places…no radio…I think the defroster stopped working cause he puts a piece of big cardboard on the windshield so it won’t freeze over, etc. etc. It’s a 1992 with 277kmi of hard work on it man. What kinda shape do you think it’s in? :lol How much for the engine though? :lol ---
**Author:** ![88slowmarro](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/88slowmarro/32/6339_2.png) [@88slowmarro](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/88slowmarro)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2011, 2:54pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtb-ford-or-chevy-pickup/256770/9 "2011-02-04T14:54:56Z")
150 bucks and its yours ---
**Author:** ![Ilya](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ilya/32/6404_2.png) [@Ilya](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Ilya)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2011, 3:03pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtb-ford-or-chevy-pickup/256770/10 "2011-02-04T15:03:09Z")
How many miles on it, condition? ---
**Author:** ![88slowmarro](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/88slowmarro/32/6339_2.png) [@88slowmarro](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/88slowmarro)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2011, 3:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtb-ford-or-chevy-pickup/256770/11 "2011-02-04T15:14:59Z")
60 k . ran great when pulled . i pulled the heads off as the valve seals were leakin but other than that needed nuttin but a headjob ---
**Author:** ![Ilya](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ilya/32/6404_2.png) [@Ilya](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Ilya)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2011, 3:24pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtb-ford-or-chevy-pickup/256770/12 "2011-02-04T15:24:59Z")
And this is direct plug’n’play swap? Same exact engine he has currently? ---
**Author:** ![Ilya](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ilya/32/6404_2.png) [@Ilya](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Ilya)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2011, 3:58pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtb-ford-or-chevy-pickup/256770/13 "2011-02-04T15:58:17Z")
My pops is interested John, so if this is 100% plug’n’play with no work necessary other than disconnect old motor, pull out, put new motor in, connect, profit this may be it. ---
**Author:** ![toomanycamaros](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/7993a0/32.png) [@toomanycamaros](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/toomanycamaros)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2011, 7:21pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtb-ford-or-chevy-pickup/256770/14 "2011-02-04T19:21:23Z")
> [@I am legend](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-am-legend/39027/53): > > A grand? Wow. I was thinking an American motor would be like $300-400 as they are so common (since we live in America). > > I remember seeing VQ motors for the Maxima for like $350 in great condition. And a VQ is one of the best 10 engines in the world for like 15 years running now. Or was for at least 10 years. > > I think my parents are leaning towards a new truck. I’ve found some F150’s and K1500’s for like $6k with low mileage and in great condition. I’m talking about a completely remanufactured engine, not used. The price John offered you is very fair/good for a good condtion used engine. I would definetly trust him as far as the condition of it. ---
**Author:** ![Ilya](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ilya/32/6404_2.png) [@Ilya](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Ilya)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2011, 7:25pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtb-ford-or-chevy-pickup/256770/15 "2011-02-04T19:25:55Z")
Good to know. Once John confirms it’s a direct plug’n’play I think my pops would rather get that than replace the truck. ---
**Author:** ![88slowmarro](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/88slowmarro/32/6339_2.png) [@88slowmarro](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/88slowmarro)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2011, 7:35pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtb-ford-or-chevy-pickup/256770/16 "2011-02-04T19:35:41Z")
uwould need a samee yr p.c.m or the chip at least . change the motor mnts to the v8 ones, but all the other accesories and such bolt right on . the 4.3 is basically a 350 with 2 cylinders missing lol . the only other issue may be the fan shroud but if your handy and can trim well that is a easy fix . all the parts are easily sourced and cheap to man . ---
**Author:** ![silveradoman](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/silveradoman/32/6487_2.png) [@silveradoman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/silveradoman)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2011, 8:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtb-ford-or-chevy-pickup/256770/17 "2011-02-04T20:33:10Z")
> [@OMG NYspeed is under attack!](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/omg-nyspeed-is-under-attack/39423/31): > > How many miles on it, condition? lol…150$ is cheep imo for even a true block, let alone something you can drop in and go…john is a good standing member and wouldn’t keep a junk anything laying around…go with john and he wont steer you wrong ---
**Author:** ![Ilya](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ilya/32/6404_2.png) [@Ilya](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Ilya)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2011, 8:41pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtb-ford-or-chevy-pickup/256770/18 "2011-02-04T20:41:30Z")
Okay, thanks John. I’ll let you know. ---
**Author:** ![Ilya](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ilya/32/6404_2.png) [@Ilya](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Ilya)\ **Post date:** [February 5, 2011, 10:00am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtb-ford-or-chevy-pickup/256770/19 "2011-02-05T10:00:18Z")
Is the tranny plug’n’play John? Dad is asking. He sounds a bit unsure if he wants to get this due to it not being like his current one. ---
**Author:** ![PJB](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/pjb/32/6389_2.png) [@PJB](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/PJB)\ **Post date:** [February 5, 2011, 10:08am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtb-ford-or-chevy-pickup/256770/20 "2011-02-05T10:08:33Z")
Theyre both 700r4’s/4l60’s so the tranny from a 4.3 will bolt right up since the 4.3 and 350 use the same bellhousing bolt pattern. I dont think the tranny is electronic in a truck that old. [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtb-ford-or-chevy-pickup/256770.md?page=2)