project thunder

[64thunder]

well first things first im on a mission to restore most of this 1964 gmc to glory starting with getting it roadworthy i paid 750 dollars for it on ksl its still at the owners house awaiting a tow home on thursday after work it has a 230 cubic inch chevy inline 6 4 speed manual what i call lake pipes on either side for a total of six outlets original seat steering wheel a previous owner cut the muffler out so im putting in a glasspack needs the highbeams looked at they dont work the interior, carb replaced original one still is on there but i have to close the choke up by hand to keep the motor from winding up needs a new drivers side door glass and track and some hornets nests in the passenger door exterminated
did find a 1964 nickel in behind the seat

[Captainfab]

Welcome to the forum

Looks and sounds like you found yourself a good project.

Keep us updated on your progress, and if you have any questions.

[coulter]

thats the same price i paid for my truck!!!! lol good luck with it man

[CRGRS 66]

NICE!!!!! Love the GMC's

[64thunder]

thanks the only vehicle i have with a hitch is a f*rd exploder and im hoping it will be able to tow the gmc with a tow strap

[gimmy 64]

make sure you take lots of pictures when you get it home. i also have a 64 GMC short bed big window. don't hesitate to ask questions if you need . there are alot of people on here that know alot about these trucks.

[64thunder]

Originally Posted by gimmy 64

make sure you take lots of pictures when you get it home. i also have a 64 GMC short bed big window. don't hesitate to ask questions if you need . there are alot of people on here that know alot about these trucks.

i do have one question it sounds like a dragster right now id like to keep that sound and setup so is a cherrybomb the best way to go just curious

[64thunder]

oh and the guy has a 59 apache on a 79 blazer frame under the tarp in the back

[64thunder]

carburetor came today made in usa rebuilt in canada

[CRGRS 66]

Originally Posted by 64thunder

carburetor came today made in usa rebuilt in canada

gotta like that team effort!!!!

[64thunder]

at least it wasnt china

[64thunder]

heading out in an hour to bring her home but first i gotta buy a battery

[64thunder]

and my dad says it was a waste of money to buy the truck i beg to differ

[64thunder]

well today i decided to remove the rubbermat on the floor low and behold theres a ton of rust so for now since im on a real tight budget i decided to apply por 15 after sanding and later ill add new metal having a freind come over on the 18th to help with the exhaust manifold part of me regrets this purchase but oh well

[64thunder]

found the engine problem vacumn line missing

[64thunder]

well i got my plates today now im broke but the appartmant towing agency cant take her from me

[64thunder]

got the vacumn line hooked up from the carb to the distributor now theres hot exhaust gas somehow entering the intake via the bad gaskets so it runs for 10-15 minutes and then pops and stalls

[64thunder]

having a freind come over next weekend to help with the manifolds and exhaust need to rewire as well

[64thunder]

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they call that a weld

[64thunder]

got the gaskets on now letting her sit for a few before going to work to show off

[64thunder]

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[64thunder]

got that done now to put new plugs in and check timing scrape more primer off to get that lovely tourqoise color back and get the oil changed black as frenchroast coffeee

[64thunder]

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anyone know of what the heck this is

[64thunder]

started painting it satin black, with grabber green broke the exhaust flange getting a header for it should be here in a few days now to find a way to hook the pipes up to that, sounds too subaru sti right now without them

[64thunder]

well shes running better now had to use a tailgate bolt from a 67 f100 on the broken studs i drilled out. cut the side pipes down to 41.5 inches long hooked them onto my headers with flexpipe have yet to use the choke when starting got a window for 15 dollars from a 65 chevrolet. drove from west jordan to bountiful and back no problems
got a nod from a guy driving a 1949 chevy sedan and flagged down by a guy in a lowrider