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Project "Killin' Time" 69 GMC Build
Long story short, I bought this truck when I was in college (super dumb idea by the way from a monetary standpoint) because I decided I wanted a project. I already had a 71 Chevy I picked up for $400. Plan was to use the good body on the 4x4. Jump ahead a few months and I sold the 4x4 to pay some school bills and basically stuffed this truck aside until I could afford to do something with it.
Here are some day 1 pictures - I'll add these when I get to my other PC, IE won't let me view image to get the links. I'm going to try to make a few posts to catch up to where I am now in this process. |
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Alright here are the day 1 pictures, now that I have firefox.
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When I first purchased the truck I was told that the motor had just had new heads put on it, well it wasn't running correctly and when I got it home (2 hour drive) I did a compression check and 3 cylinders had no compression. So I figured I would give adjusting the valves a go (my first time) and stumbled upon some other goodies.
https://scontent-a-lga.xx.fbcdn.net/...7f&oe=548CC5D9 https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.n...d776495b30e0d3 https://scontent-a-lga.xx.fbcdn.net/...a6&oe=54A10FF3 One of the lifter studs had started pulling out so I replaced it, adjusted valves and got compression back. I also rebuilt the carb and threw a cheap exhaust setup on it for the time being. |
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I also took the time to button up some of the wiring mess, and take out the old aftermarket cruise control etc....
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It's a long story but in the time it took me to take care of all these simple things the clutch rusted up (just as I was getting ready to road test it), and I could not get it unstuck, and with no garage to work in I called the local shop who cut me a deal on towing and freed it up for me, and I was able to drive it home..... well kinda.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.n...0f91ead79f7c39 https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.n...f676920897533d https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.n...06b7a1c2239f4d After setting so long, the tank had rusted, and clogged the freshly rebuilt carb, and fuel pump despite a filter. So after fixing that I was able to use a "fuel cell" to get it home, and it ran good. |
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That leaves us off where I am today, in a nutshell. Installing a new fuel system, or I would be if UPS hadn't managed to mangle my gas tank so that the filler neck is completely bent in the wrong direction. Oh well at least I was able to get the old tank out and clean the cab up a bit.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.n...fcff04bfbdeb7a https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.n...1691c940f25b7f Ordering a new tank tonight, and we will see what happens this time. Minor setback, but I am very hopeful that it will be running this fall for some short trips etc. |
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Well It seems to run well and go down the road. Got to take it for a drive the other day.
http://youtu.be/Cu6r9HxguTw?list=UUk...Z7fMvmKECn1Qcw |
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Well sorry this has taken so long, here are some pictures to go along with the above, now that I am running firefox and can view them correctly.
Improvised fuel cell to get it home: https://scontent-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hpho...32&oe=553DE094 https://scontent-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hpho...1b&oe=553F5F95 Working on new fuel system: https://scontent-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hpho...56&oe=556F5E45 Bent up some new lines: (LMC lines I got where not even close) https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.n...4d86d43af0839a New tank installed with new sending unit https://scontent-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hpho...0e&oe=553F88D8 New lines: https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.n...e7758a7f26e051 https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.n...037cd3e9d7bbfb |
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Here are some pics from adjusting the valves and fixing the compression issues, along with replacing some pulled studs with screw in type.
https://scontent-a-lga.xx.fbcdn.net/...17&oe=54FED2A7 https://scontent-a-lga.xx.fbcdn.net/...bd&oe=5504308D Some wiring before and after: https://scontent-b-lga.xx.fbcdn.net/...46&oe=55012923 https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.n...348c322ec5950d Note to self always disconnect battery when hanging exhaust, especially the y-pipe Finally on the road for a cruise, then winter showed up. https://scontent-b-lga.xx.fbcdn.net/...21&oe=54FBEDBF |
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This is a nice looking truck ,dont know how I missed it before .
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I also pulled the carb and cleaned it, right before doing all of the head work. I had planned to put the other motor I had built in it (Ill get to that) and use this carb.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.n...ee9eea0a9c8f58 https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.n...2565c879a39cd0 Here is the new motor, which is setting for now, until I get my own garage to do the swap in. https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.n...2b69c76cfb6707 https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.n...940698769696f4 https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.n...c22cb853c4d9bf |
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Probably because I have been super busy with so much stuff I tend to forget this site exists. |
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Here are some photos from my sandblasting marathon.. trying to polish a turd.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.n...8294f2fe499446 and some primer: https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.n...50a7bfd7c60c72 Disk brake spindles... https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.n...aa6ffdbd8ec5df https://scontent-a-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/...61&oe=55038BAB https://scontent-a-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/...c9&oe=5505B713 https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.n...19fba7fff965e6 I'll get them on some day, but have some other focuses for now, just got a good deal locally. |
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Started on the hardest part, getting the inner lip repaired.
I don't think it will come out too bad. https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.n...0b579bb2e45298 https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.n...246fb8a34effe8 https://scontent-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hpho...4e&oe=552E88D0 https://scontent-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hpho...a2&oe=5523868E https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.n...ba12efd1d77e1e Reinforcing the bolt holes for the inner fender https://scontent-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hpho...b7&oe=553AD344 https://scontent-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hpho...4b&oe=5520BCB1 https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.n...1e1ac39976b4d2 |
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Those turds sure did polish up real good ,LOL.
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I've polished many myself!!!! I like the looks of the green grass in that one post, come on spring!!!! Keep on keep'n on!!! Look'n good in the neighborhood!!! |
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Thanks guys, here are some engine bay pics as it stands. I am really hoping for above 20* weather this weekend. It's going to be -13 tomorrow (-35) with windchill, not the kind of weather I want to be outside wrenching in. Truck is under a carport so no snow or anything gets on it, but it isn't heated. I have wire looms, appropriate throttle return setup, and some AN fittings , fuel filter and new fuel pump coming in the mail. I'm hoping for spring too!
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Forgot I also scored a vaccum / throttle dash and radio delete for $20.00 and a set of 4 hubcaps in really good shape for $10.00 for the set, only thing is they are the 1/2 ton and not the 3/4 ton caps, but for $10.00 maybe I can trade for the right ones at some point down the road.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.n...88b7196c77e7ab https://scontent-a-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/...eb&oe=553F5D4B https://scontent-a-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/...71&oe=55416DCA |
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Got a picture of the caps???
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The only one I have is the one above. They all look like the top one. A little scaly on the back. But I'm probably going to sandblast and repaint them. |
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Well been a little while, did a lot of things, bought a house and have a garage now so time to get back on task here. Here are a few pictures of where she stands now. Fuel system is done, all gauges working as they should. Next project is rebuilding the whole front end and swapping to disc brakes. I also took the time to neaten up the engine bay a bit. Converted to HEI (best 30 minute job there is). Got some new 16" rims to replace the 16.5s and get some better tire options. I'm sure there is a lot I am forgetting but here you go.
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You got the engine all cleaned up good and the wheels will look good too .And congrats on the house ,got to love owning a home .
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Thanks,
It has it's advantages. I am getting married this October and I am pushing hard to get this thing where I feel it is "safe" to drive before then. I have new shocks and rag joint parts coming this weekend. I've gone though and put all new hoses in, new radiator, plugs / wires retainers, new valve cover gaskets etc. All from an engine I thought was toast when I got it. I also see that most of the pictures I had posted have broken links now.... technology is great. Maybe sometime when I have time I will try and update some of that. Maybe late this summer or fall I will have a chance to swap the new engine in, and it will basically be all body work after that. https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net...95&oe=577C3CD9 https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net...6d&oe=578F6D88 https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net...4a&oe=5774FAEF https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net...16296222_o.jpg https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net...a0&oe=57799B4E https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net...5e&oe=57965053 https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net...f8&oe=577791E3 |
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