Greetings from Aledo, TX
 

Howdy,
Wanted to say Hi and ask a couple of questions.
My '71 GMC is 100% original down to the split rim wheels (see avitar). It has rear leaf springs that the glove box sticker lists that as an option. My question is, was that a common option or were coil springs more common on a 3/4 ton?
Second question, would I be a total idiot for putting the 4x4 drivetrain from my Suburban under this truck as oposed to a total restoration?

Re: Greetings from Aledo, TX
 

Welcome from Rowlett (Dallas area).

They did use leafs & coils on 3/4 ton trucks but as for which one is more common, I'm not sure. Typically, 1/2 tons Chevys had coils standard, leaf optional. GMC's were just the opposite. I can't say if this was the standard for both the LT & Med duty trucks though.

As long as the 4x4 swap is clean & factory appearing, I wouldn't think it would hurt the value @ all..... it would possibly add to it.

Good luck & share your story as it unfolds.

Re: Greetings from Aledo, TX
 

:agree:
:welcoem: from a fellow Texan!

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I swapped my 68GMC to 4X4, don't know what it did to the dollar value, but it raised the enjoyment level a bunch.

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Welcome from Fort Worth Texas

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Welcome to the board from South Mississippi. I wouldn't worry as much about value as I would having the truck the way YOU want it.:D

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Welcome from another FT Worth member. You should come to one of our DFW board get togethers.

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Welcome from Aggieland!

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Another Welcome from Fort Worth

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Welcome from Washington State. It seems like Texas and Washington state are well represented on this board.

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Welcome from Kentucky.

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Thanks all!
Looking forward to meeting you fellow Texans! I would like to hear more about the local forum board meetings.
Maybe I'll see some of y'all at the Decatur Swap Meet at the end of the month.

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welcome to the board from weatherford.we are trying to get another DFW board meet date set.the last one in jan. was a good time. i will be going to the decatur swap meet. c-ya there. rusty

Re: Greetings from Aledo, TX
 

Welcome from Sugar Land, Texas. Good luck on the GMC.

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Welcome from Lewisville TX. See you in Decatur. Go to the "Board Get Togethers and Meets" section for other meets.

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welcome to the board from montgomery, al

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Hello from Kelowna,BC

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Welcome to the forum Aledohoss. Glad to have you here. Show us some (bigger) pics of your truck when you have time....:)

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:welcome2: From West TN :hi2:

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welcome to the board
Doc

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:welcome2: from Alvin , Tx .
Seems we have several members from Aledo - where ever that is !! Dallas/Ft Worth area , right ?

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It's your truck, whatever i'll make that dog hunt.
Welcome from Spring Branch!

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Aledo is just west of Fort Worth. How's Nolan doing?

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Hi! Welcome to the board!