318LA Myth's still being created!

I don't know if it matters but from what I remember reading from the direct connection engine manual the forged 318 crank was always referred to as the truck crank and yes they were forged. I'm sure a few of them found their way into others vehicles My feeling is production 318s at various times got a truck short block or crankshaft as needed cranks were needed and extra truck cranks were available.I also remember reading that they where the strongest of all production crankshafts for the small block .