Just how much of a moron am I?

[ma3600vz]

google says first year for 700r4 in trucks was 82 model year

 

[Ricko1966]

google says first year for 700r4 in trucks was 82 model year

Yes but it was not the only transmission used. Just like the 305 wasn't the only engine option.

 

[TotalyHucked]

Yep, 700R4 became available in '82 for the 305 and at some point after that for the 6.2 diesel. But for standard, light duty trucks, the 350 was the default. And there was no rhyme or reason further than just how they were ordered. My truck was absolutely loaded to the gills, even having the "gold medal special" package for the olympics that year but for whatever reason, the guy that ordered it wanted the 350 over the 700R4. Go figure.

 

[Ovals_and_Bowties]

Yep, 700R4 became available in '82 for the 305 and at some point after that for the 6.2 diesel. But for standard, light duty trucks, the 350 was the default. And there was no rhyme or reason further than just how they were ordered. My truck was absolutely loaded to the gills, even having the "gold medal special" package for the olympics that year but for whatever reason, the guy that ordered it wanted the 350 over the 700R4. Go figure.

Yeah, mine is a bit of an odd duck too, somebody optioned a LE9 305, with a 3 speed automatic, 2.73 L.S.D; heavy duty brakes, springs, and shocks; front sway bar, power everything, chrome, etc, etc.

Basically a piecemeal heavy half with all the wizz bang goodies, but stuck with the 305? Must of been the foreman package built just for standing around "working hard" watching everyone work.