1980 gmc project
 

im new to this site and ive read a bunch of forums this site really heled me like the dash light forum i fixed that already and other forums have helped me but im still working on my truck im 17 new to this game but ive had my truck since i was 16 ill post pics soon as i can figure out how

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1st one is before second is after still got alot more work to do

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Welcome to the site, I've only been here for a short time but have found TONS of info that has saved my hours and cash... Looks like your off to a nice start, what do you have planed next?

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Welcome! IM 29 and new to this too! Just bought my 78 a couple weeks back and working on it as well..Everyone here has been real helpful

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What are you using to do the sanding? Looks like your doing a good job

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when i sanded it i used the roughest grit bcuz when i got it it was orange when i sanded it i found out it was orignally silver then sum1 painted it purple then orange haha im still yet to wetsand an finish it an next ive planned on lowering it 5 in the back 3 in the front a 3 or 4 inch cowl hood still looking for a phantom grille an instead of big flashy wheels im gettin 18in torqe thrus rims and tinting the windows after i get the body looking good im takin the 350 thats in it for a 32 year old motor i took it to the drag strip an it run 16.3s which impressed me to b a stock motor but as i said the 350 is coming out an im putting a 408 sbc in

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sounds like a good start and plans....I havent started sanding as I just got the truck and have been working on the rust....You can check mine out....She has some work to be done

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=496904

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i still need to put a cd player in i got the origanal tape player in it haha when i find sum cheap parts i want an get it together ill post more pics

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Haha, yeah...Mine came with a cassette deck and a system...I was like ok.....Just a couple snips, a little dremel, and cd player installed! lol

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new to the site also just joined last night already found ways to save money:headbang:

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im puttin a cd player in mine as of right now its a tape player with a home surround sound haha but that will change soon an chevy inline6 i joined afew nights ago and love this site and welcome to it and also id like to c pics of other truck if anyone wants to post any thatll b great :gmc2: