tall deck engine most likely,, and governed to boot. There is aftermarket intakes and the such , but expensive. Guys like to make strokers out of them, but big bucks to do ...
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This was a pretty popular style of truck purchased by smaller municipalities back then. I worked for a Municiplaity then in the Finance department and Fire Truck and fleet tenders were one of my favourite things to work on. As I recall the 427 was rated at 230 HP in '75. We would patch these things up for years and keep them in service because the replacement cost was so high. We would send them back to Pierreville or Alymer or King Seagrave to be completely rebuilt after 10 to 15 years at half the cost of a new one. I wouldn't be surprised if somewhere in the southern US these are still in service. I am sure there are collectors who might want it depending on condition.
-- Edited by 73SC on Thursday 23rd of June 2011 10:05:27 PM
Wow thanks for the info on vintage fire trucks. I am surprised the 427 was still being built that late in the game. Thought it had gone the way of the dodo bird in '70 when the 454 was introduced Did GM just stick with that 427 displacement for the tall deck engines or did they ever build tall deck 454's? And remind me, why are tall deck engines truck engines not that popular? Thanks!
I wouldn't be surprised if somewhere in the southern US these are still in service. I am sure there are collectors who might want it depending on condition.
-- Edited by 73SC on Thursday 23rd of June 2011 10:05:27 PM
I THINK YOU WILL STILL FIND SOME OF THESE IN SERVICE IN A LOT OF SMALLER TOWNS HERE ON THE PRAIRIES.