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AledoHoss 02-11-2006 11:33 AM

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?

SCOTI 02-11-2006 12:30 PM

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.

Rally Nova 02-11-2006 12:57 PM

Re: Greetings from Aledo, TX
 
:agree:
:welcoem: from a fellow Texan!

GMCMAX 02-11-2006 02:59 PM

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

jsbgump 02-11-2006 03:32 PM

Re: Greetings from Aledo, TX
 
Welcome from Fort Worth Texas

krue 02-11-2006 10:11 PM

Re: Greetings from Aledo, TX
 
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

shaneschevys 02-12-2006 02:23 AM

Re: Greetings from Aledo, TX
 
Welcome from another FT Worth member. You should come to one of our DFW board get togethers.

texascowboy593 02-12-2006 02:44 PM

Re: Greetings from Aledo, TX
 
Welcome from Aggieland!

BillGent 02-12-2006 02:55 PM

Re: Greetings from Aledo, TX
 
Another Welcome from Fort Worth

bskylerj 02-12-2006 05:41 PM

Re: Greetings from Aledo, TX
 
Welcome from Washington State. It seems like Texas and Washington state are well represented on this board.

86swb 02-12-2006 10:08 PM

Re: Greetings from Aledo, TX
 
Welcome from Kentucky.

AledoHoss 02-13-2006 12:43 PM

Re: Greetings from Aledo, TX
 
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.

lilred67 02-13-2006 12:56 PM

Re: Greetings from Aledo, TX
 
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

gregfull 02-13-2006 03:31 PM

Re: Greetings from Aledo, TX
 
Welcome from Sugar Land, Texas. Good luck on the GMC.

MDC 02-13-2006 03:40 PM

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

OJOE 02-13-2006 09:24 PM

Re: Greetings from Aledo, TX
 
welcome to the board from montgomery, al

Bandit76 02-14-2006 01:30 AM

Re: Greetings from Aledo, TX
 
Hello from Kelowna,BC

N2TRUX 02-14-2006 09:08 AM

Re: Greetings from Aledo, TX
 
Welcome to the forum Aledohoss. Glad to have you here. Show us some (bigger) pics of your truck when you have time....:)

LUV2XCLR8 02-16-2006 06:24 PM

Re: Greetings from Aledo, TX
 
:welcome2: From West TN :hi2:

a28doc 02-16-2006 11:48 PM

Re: Greetings from Aledo, TX
 
welcome to the board
Doc

papawswrench 02-18-2006 08:11 PM

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

Geezer 02-18-2006 08:31 PM

Re: Greetings from Aledo, TX
 
It's your truck, whatever i'll make that dog hunt.
Welcome from Spring Branch!

AledoHoss 02-19-2006 11:05 PM

Re: Greetings from Aledo, TX
 
Quote:

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

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

SassyChevyGirl 02-20-2006 12:15 AM

Re: Greetings from Aledo, TX
 
Hi! Welcome to the board!


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