V-6 Availability

[8d6pup]

I have an '86 2 wheel drive pickup produced in May of '86. It is a single cab, shortbed with a 5 speed, however it is equipped with the 3.0 liter V-6. I was wondering if anyone knew how many of these trucks actually came with this engine in this configuration. Everyone I ask says the motor was a 4wd option only. I know its the original engine seeing that i remember when my neighbor bought the truck new. Is this a rare option, or just a factory screw up in my favor. Oh, yeah, its a blast to drive.

Thanks for any help.

[NISTECH]

I believe its considered the HD model (heavy duty) not many were produced as they were used for buisnesses. Alot of them had flat beds and dual rear wheels installed.

[CraigB]

Weren't most of those long beds though? I've only ever seen one regular cab 2wd V6 shortbed...

[NISTECH]

most of them didnt have beds when they were built. The frame on it was designed to recieve either bed. the long bed had a short frame extension welded on as i remember.