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Nice truck NewAge1970! Looks to be in about the same condition as mine when I got her. The great thing about these trucks is that they make killer daily drivers because they're so easy to work on and maintain. If you're going for original as possible with the truck, i'd say keep the 3OTT. But if your looking for just a fun truck to drive everywhere, I don't see any problem switching to a floor shifter. PO did the same thing on mine. Should be a fun project!

I love the 3OTT but it gets annoying. i am more into daily driving with it but id like to have some power to get on it when needed. i just dont have the money or really the knowhow at this point to change it out on my own. im not really sure either if the trans is a side shift or the levers are on top. hopefully she'll go in for paint this winter. rims and tires next summer. then interior after that. she'll be a sweet ride for my senior year.

CUSTOM_1O

10-22-2010 02:40 PM

Re: How about some pics of 67-72 Trucks

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Originally Posted by ah_5500 (Post 4150383)

a few updated pics of mine. just got it back on the road after lowering, motor work, 5 lug/disc conversion, c-notch, and some old wheels i had laying around. 5.5-7 drop, 20's with 255 35 tires, intake, carb, cam and lifters(488 lift), etc... still got some cleaning, painting, and polishing left on motor and what not, but its drivable.pics may be huge, sorry? some before pics also

http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/j...k/SDC10165.jpg

She's Beautiful but watch the potholes with that size tires. I just bent 2 of mine beyond repair with that exact size tire. They don't make these rims anymore so now I've got the 15's back on it til I can buy a new set.Attachment 624555

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whats the name of those rims in the bottom picture i like those

Six862m6

10-22-2010 10:42 PM

Re: How about some pics of 67-72 Trucks

Thanks for the info on the tranny guys, I'll try to call under there in the morning and see what I can see. Anyone have any opinons on the aftermarket A/C kits available out there?

eightbanger

10-23-2010 07:26 AM

Re: My '68 GMC 1500

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Originally Posted by Six862m6 (Post 4253390)

And my personal favorite :) :

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q...0/CIMG0611.jpg
Let me know what you guys think and sorry for the slow load time for those of you with slower connections!

Sweet looking GMC mate! I like the last pic too.

ah_5500

10-23-2010 12:18 PM

Re: How about some pics of 67-72 Trucks

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Originally Posted by olskoolchevy (Post 4152385)

whats the name of those rims in the bottom picture i like those

american racing torque thrust 2's

Six862m6

10-23-2010 12:59 PM

Re: My '68 GMC 1500

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Originally Posted by Longhorn321 (Post 4254226)

Squareish pan=350
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Pan that sorta resembles the state of Texas=400
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Ok, the pan DEFINITELY looks like the stock version of the 350TH in this picture, not the 400. So I guess that's what that would be. Next question for you guys, I did a walk around on lights today and got all of them working except for the LP light and the reverse lights. The LP light doesn't work because it was never installed with the roll pan and for some reason the reverse lights are missing their pigtails as well. I DID find what I believe to be the driver side reverse light pigtail, these are just single wire lights that use the socket/light housing as ground, right? Now my real question is this, I can't seem to find the reverse switch for the lights on my transmission, if my tranny is indeed a 350, where would this switch be located on it? Thanks for the help!

Thanks for the compliments on her too!

eightbanger

10-23-2010 01:44 PM

Re: How about some pics of 67-72 Trucks

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Now my real question is this, I can't seem to find the reverse switch for the lights on my transmission, if my tranny is indeed a 350, where would this switch be located on it?

That switch would be on your steering column under the dash just forward of the fire wall.....called a neutral safety switch. Well at least that's where it is on my 71 Chevy could be different on yours.

Sorry, not a great pic.
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d7...s/DSC03953.jpg

stich626

10-23-2010 04:36 PM

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hERE IS MY C-10 THAT i BOUGHT IN '03
http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/v...se580c-092.jpg

AND JUST DASHES PAD
http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/v...2/P1000129.jpg

http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/v.../P10001302.jpg

AND WHEELS THAT NO ONE KNOWS WHO MADE THEM ,IDEAS?

http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/v...lbum2-9232.jpg

THE LOWLY SBC
http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/v...lbum2-9222.jpg

IT IS A lond box(metal floor)
sbc/th350 with no idea of gears

I have a g.m. 454ho crate engine (425hp/500ftlbs)
and all the gear to install it..

it is a coil all the way around.. from texas..
was told it was viper yellow, it is 77 vette yellow..
blazer tank will go in cab tank bye bye..

67cheby

10-23-2010 04:40 PM

Re: How about some pics of 67-72 Trucks

you might try some Naval Jelly, on the rust on those wheels it will clean alot of it up you can get it at most parts store, it is a pink jell you brush on, let set for about 15 min powerwash off , do that a couple of times and it will take off alot of the rust

1LoC10

10-23-2010 04:50 PM

Re: How about some pics of 67-72 Trucks

Those wheels look like Western wheels from the 80's... I know my dad had a Ranger with Westerns back in the day and they looked like those

stich626

10-23-2010 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by 67cheby (Post 4256026)

thanks didn't even think of the jelly,,
that pic is after steel wool and an hour.. and no fingertips

Elliot949

10-24-2010 07:20 AM

My 67 C-20

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Scheduled to start restoration in 2011

caboutin

10-24-2010 08:35 PM

Re: How about some pics of 67-72 Trucks

Will u please tell us the specs on how u lowered this truck and the tire size. :} Or just sell me the truck!!!

lghell

10-25-2010 01:41 PM

Re: How about some pics of 67-72 Trucks

Hello!

Here is a pic of my C20 4x4 1970. I bought it 6 months ago.
The truck was exported from US (Las Vegas) to Sweden 2 years ago.
More info coming soon=D
http://www.lgvision.se/c20.jpg
http://www.lgvision.se/c20_1.jpg
http://www.lgvision.se/c20_2.jpg

/Patrik

Elliot949

10-25-2010 04:15 PM

Re: How about some pics of 67-72 Trucks

Nice truck!!!!

Six862m6

10-25-2010 10:32 PM

Re: How about some pics of 67-72 Trucks

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Originally Posted by eightbanger (Post 4255819)

It worked though! I do have the switch, its just not connected to anything. I'm gonna have to do a little more research and find out what wires are supposed to go to it.

Longhorn321

10-25-2010 11:19 PM

Re: How about some pics of 67-72 Trucks

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Originally Posted by lghell (Post 4259364)

Hello!

Here is a pic of my C20 4x4 1970. I bought it 6 months ago.
The truck was exported from US (Las Vegas) to Sweden 2 years ago.
More info coming soon=D
http://www.lgvision.se/c20_1.jpg

/Patrik

Beautiful truck.:metal: Is that a wood bed that I spy?

stich626

10-26-2010 01:37 AM

Re: My '68 GMC 1500

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Originally Posted by Six862m6 (Post 4253390)

There is some debate about the transmission as well. It was originally an automatic and still is, but the guys at work (who are pretty versed in old vehicle parts even more so than myself) can't agree on if it's a 350 or 400 turbo. I'm not a transmission guru myself, so any pictures for pointers on how to indentify these easily would be appreciated as well. [!

th350 the modulator valve is pointing back, the th400 it's pointing to the side..
it's the thing with the vacum hose connected to it. if you didn't know..

nice truck

lghell

10-26-2010 03:47 AM

Re: How about some pics of 67-72 Trucks

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Originally Posted by Longhorn321 (Post 4260491)

Beautiful truck.:metal: Is that a wood bed that I spy?

No it's a protective rubber carpet ;)

/Patrik
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Six862m6

10-26-2010 07:11 AM

Re: My '68 GMC 1500

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Originally Posted by stich626 (Post 4260801)

th350 the modulator valve is pointing back, the th400 it's pointing to the side..
it's the thing with the vacum hose connected to it. if you didn't know..

nice truck

Nope, didn't know that. That would be another indicator that it is indeed a TH350 as mine is pointing back.

Thanks for the info and compliment!

planewhisperer

10-26-2010 11:48 PM

Re: How about some pics of 67-72 Trucks

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Here is a pic of my sons truck we started building about a year and a half ago. We have done everything ourselves. The was originally white. Later

Longhorn321

10-27-2010 08:50 AM

Re: How about some pics of 67-72 Trucks

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Originally Posted by planewhisperer (Post 4262658)

Here is a pic of my sons truck we started building about a year and a half ago. We have done everything ourselves. The was originally white. Later