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72CST4x4 · 12-20-2009, 09:16 PM

After months of going back and forth with the previous owner, the GMC is home! 1969, swb fleet, original 396 truck. I'd like to thank my Dad, JimKshortstep4x4, for making this possible. He put in all of the time dealing with the p.o. and getting it picked up while I was away working. Thanks again Dad!

silverstreak · 12-20-2009, 09:35 PM

Sweet truck! Dad done good.

**72 Super** · 12-20-2009, 09:46 PM

Thats a rare truck, will make a nice one, what are your plans for it?

Make sure you get dad a nice Christmas present too

Ray

JimKshortstep4x4 · 12-21-2009, 09:32 AM

One of these days I will write a book on what it took to get this trucK!

Having a son like Craig does make it worthwhile though.

We are hoping to have it driveable by summer so Craig can enjoy it.

Jim

**1971 GMC SHORTY** · 12-21-2009, 11:40 AM

Very Nice Start, Nice Mustang Shifter

72CST4x4 · 12-21-2009, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by 72 Super

Thats a rare truck, will make a nice one, what are your plans for it?

Make sure you get dad a nice Christmas present too

Ray

My plans for the truck are to make a daily driver out of it for the warmer months. I already have a fully restored '72 swb frame with a 350 and a 2004r transmission. I'm going to fix the rust and basically transfer the body onto my restored frame. I'll keep all of the parts if I ever decide to restore it back to original, but for now, I'm looking forward to driving it.

Mt Man Chad · 12-21-2009, 12:17 PM

Nice start!

no moa · 12-21-2009, 03:49 PM

Very nice, what a find!

**Classic Heartbeat** · 12-21-2009, 04:31 PM

Great GMC!! Looks like an awsome project. I have been working on a 70 GMC Longhorn with 396 BB with t-400 in it over the last several weaks. Has someone changed the cab or floor? An original big block truck should have a high tunnel. (bolt in) WES

72CST4x4 · 12-21-2009, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Classic Heartbeat

Great GMC!! Looks like an awsome project. I have been working on a 70 GMC Longhorn with 396 BB with t-400 in it over the last several weaks. Has someone changed the cab or floor? An original big block truck should have a high tunnel. (bolt in) WES

It's originally a 3-speed truck, which is why it has the low-hump floor

Critter · 12-21-2009, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by 72CST4x4

...original 396 truck...

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72CST4x4

It's originally a 3-speed truck...

I didn't know that was even possible! Cool!

12-20-2009, 09:16 PM	#1
72CST4x4 It's only a minor addiction Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: N Muskegon, MI Posts: 27	69 GMC is finally home! After months of going back and forth with the previous owner, the GMC is home! 1969, swb fleet, original 396 truck. I'd like to thank my Dad, JimKshortstep4x4, for making this possible. He put in all of the time dealing with the p.o. and getting it picked up while I was away working. Thanks again Dad! Attached Images __________________ 72 Blazer CST 4x4 72 Suburban K-10 72 B.B. 402 C-10 70 K-10 4 spd 1970 GMC 2500 with 24K actual miles Current project- 69 GMC swb

12-20-2009, 09:35 PM	#2
silverstreak Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA Posts: 255	Re: 69 GMC is finally home! Sweet truck! Dad done good.

12-20-2009, 09:46 PM	#3
72 Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hyattsville, Maryland Posts: 3,685	Re: 69 GMC is finally home! Thats a rare truck, will make a nice one, what are your plans for it? Make sure you get dad a nice Christmas present too Ray __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super (Purchased new by my parents in August of 71) Black and White

12-21-2009, 09:32 AM	#4
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Re: 69 GMC is finally home! One of these days I will write a book on what it took to get this trucK! Having a son like Craig does make it worthwhile though. We are hoping to have it driveable by summer so Craig can enjoy it. Jim __________________ 1971 Shortbox step side 4x4, 350 sbc, 3:07 rear end 1965 Impala SS 400 sbc, Muncie rock crusher 1966 Impala SS 396 bbc, TH 400 1969 El Camino, 350 sbc, TH 350 1971 Snowplow built on a Blazer frame 1972 GMC Short bed, stepside, TH 400, 427 BBC

12-21-2009, 11:40 AM	#5
1971 GMC SHORTY Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SAN FERNANDO VALLE SOL CAL Posts: 1,064	Re: 69 GMC is finally home! Very Nice Start, Nice Mustang Shifter

12-21-2009, 12:17 PM	#7
Mt Man Chad Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Oakridge Oregon Posts: 1,864	Re: 69 GMC is finally home! Nice start! __________________ 68 CST SWB - Gold/White 50th anniversary /TH350/Buddy Buckets/3.73 Posi/dogdish caps. 68 K10 Burb - Gold/White 327/SM465/NP205/3.73 "Daa Burb" build thread

12-21-2009, 03:49 PM	#8
no moa Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: maine Posts: 2,315	Re: 69 GMC is finally home! Very nice, what a find!

12-21-2009, 04:31 PM	#9
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Re: 69 GMC is finally home! Great GMC!! Looks like an awsome project. I have been working on a 70 GMC Longhorn with 396 BB with t-400 in it over the last several weaks. Has someone changed the cab or floor? An original big block truck should have a high tunnel. (bolt in) WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

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