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**seacrow** · 03-11-2004, 08:56 AM

OK, here it is 95% done. I have to finish the interior, put the tailgate on and do some major cleaning and detail work but for the most part it is done. I drove it for the first time in 5 years about a mile around the block.

I just want to take a moment to remember my grandfather, Jere E. Oliver, this was his truck and I spent many good times with him working, fishing, and learning in this truck. To have this truck back is almost like having him back. I hope to become half the man he was. He always wanted to fix this up for me but he never got the chance. However, if I had not listened to his advice, I would never be in a situation to do it either. I guess he really did do it for me. Thanks papa.

I also want to thank Ed @ Mothertruckers for tolerating my impatience and 1000's of questions.

Thanks to board members, teeitup, too much stuff, Charlie Coleman, Huck, Mario in Penascola, Josh in Alabama, Rigo and anyone else that helped or sold me parts.

**seacrow** · 03-11-2004, 08:58 AM

pass side

**seacrow** · 03-11-2004, 08:59 AM

engine

**Palf70Step** · 03-11-2004, 09:00 AM

VERY nice!! Sweet job!

**seacrow** · 03-11-2004, 09:01 AM

interior

**seacrow** · 03-11-2004, 09:03 AM

bed

**seacrow** · 03-11-2004, 09:04 AM

more

**seacrow** · 03-11-2004, 09:06 AM

last one for now

**seacrow** · 03-11-2004, 09:12 AM

oh, here it is on the road under it's own power since Nov. 99.

72LOWBOY · 03-11-2004, 09:46 AM

Congratulations! A job well done! well maybe I'll run into you at Eds' and be able to see the truck. Looks great!

toms68cst · 03-11-2004, 10:19 AM

That is STUNNING!

Your grandfather would be pleased.

Effle18 · 03-11-2004, 10:40 AM

Wow, looks great...

Dean · 03-11-2004, 10:43 AM

Looking good! Good results after all of your early frustrations.

superchevy · 03-11-2004, 10:58 AM

Good job!
Looks great!

**CPNE** · 03-11-2004, 11:13 AM

I salute you and your Grandpa!

Sweet72 · 03-11-2004, 11:20 AM

Very well done. Always glad to see them done stock. Hope mine turns out as good.

Paul72 · 03-11-2004, 12:04 PM

Great job!

My K5 was my grandfathers as well. I hope mine can look that good when I'm done!

Davy · 03-11-2004, 12:07 PM

Absolutely AWESOME!

Your Grand Dad would be proud! Gets me choked up.

Is that your new shop going up in the background?

My Grand Dad has given me lots of great advise too. I'm going to call him right now.

Davy

Burnsman · 03-11-2004, 12:13 PM

Nice truck. Were these shots taken at Ed's place (Mothertruckers)? That building looks familiar. I visited him when I was on vacation.

Warbones · 03-11-2004, 01:25 PM

What I nice tribute. You did him proud.

I tried to lighten up that last pic for ya.

1969 GMC · 03-11-2004, 03:39 PM

sweeeeet! I love that two tone green.

**Joesjunk** · 03-11-2004, 03:49 PM

Great job!!! Your Grandpa would be proud!!!

krue · 03-11-2004, 04:14 PM

Great looking truck!

**Yukon Jack** · 03-11-2004, 04:59 PM

Well done!

Mechanic · 03-11-2004, 06:30 PM

Seacrow,
Wow! nice truck. Did you have that painted? If so can you tell me the paint name and code? It looks like my Dark Olive on my '71 Cheyenne. Does anyone know if his GMC and my Chev used the same paint? Martin? Thanks, Tom.

03-11-2004, 08:56 AM	#1
seacrow Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Bradenton, Florida Posts: 366	95% Done and maiden voyage in GMC OK, here it is 95% done. I have to finish the interior, put the tailgate on and do some major cleaning and detail work but for the most part it is done. I drove it for the first time in 5 years about a mile around the block. I just want to take a moment to remember my grandfather, Jere E. Oliver, this was his truck and I spent many good times with him working, fishing, and learning in this truck. To have this truck back is almost like having him back. I hope to become half the man he was. He always wanted to fix this up for me but he never got the chance. However, if I had not listened to his advice, I would never be in a situation to do it either. I guess he really did do it for me. Thanks papa. I also want to thank Ed @ Mothertruckers for tolerating my impatience and 1000's of questions. Thanks to board members, teeitup, too much stuff, Charlie Coleman, Huck, Mario in Penascola, Josh in Alabama, Rigo and anyone else that helped or sold me parts. __________________ 71 GMC Custom. 350, 4bbl., auto. Restored in memory of my grandfather. 2008 Ford F-250 Super Duty CC King Ranch, moonroof, heated captains chairs, 6.4 PowerStroke. 2007 Suzuki Hayabusa, all black 1985 Mustang GT T-top, 5 spd. 54K orig miles.

03-11-2004, 08:58 AM	#2
seacrow Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Bradenton, Florida Posts: 366	pass side __________________ 71 GMC Custom. 350, 4bbl., auto. Restored in memory of my grandfather. 2008 Ford F-250 Super Duty CC King Ranch, moonroof, heated captains chairs, 6.4 PowerStroke. 2007 Suzuki Hayabusa, all black 1985 Mustang GT T-top, 5 spd. 54K orig miles.

03-11-2004, 08:59 AM	#3
seacrow Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Bradenton, Florida Posts: 366	engine __________________ 71 GMC Custom. 350, 4bbl., auto. Restored in memory of my grandfather. 2008 Ford F-250 Super Duty CC King Ranch, moonroof, heated captains chairs, 6.4 PowerStroke. 2007 Suzuki Hayabusa, all black 1985 Mustang GT T-top, 5 spd. 54K orig miles.

03-11-2004, 09:00 AM	#4
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,083	VERY nice!! Sweet job! __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

03-11-2004, 09:01 AM	#5
seacrow Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Bradenton, Florida Posts: 366	interior __________________ 71 GMC Custom. 350, 4bbl., auto. Restored in memory of my grandfather. 2008 Ford F-250 Super Duty CC King Ranch, moonroof, heated captains chairs, 6.4 PowerStroke. 2007 Suzuki Hayabusa, all black 1985 Mustang GT T-top, 5 spd. 54K orig miles.

03-11-2004, 09:03 AM	#6
seacrow Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Bradenton, Florida Posts: 366	bed __________________ 71 GMC Custom. 350, 4bbl., auto. Restored in memory of my grandfather. 2008 Ford F-250 Super Duty CC King Ranch, moonroof, heated captains chairs, 6.4 PowerStroke. 2007 Suzuki Hayabusa, all black 1985 Mustang GT T-top, 5 spd. 54K orig miles.

03-11-2004, 09:04 AM	#7
seacrow Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Bradenton, Florida Posts: 366	more __________________ 71 GMC Custom. 350, 4bbl., auto. Restored in memory of my grandfather. 2008 Ford F-250 Super Duty CC King Ranch, moonroof, heated captains chairs, 6.4 PowerStroke. 2007 Suzuki Hayabusa, all black 1985 Mustang GT T-top, 5 spd. 54K orig miles.

03-11-2004, 09:06 AM	#8
seacrow Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Bradenton, Florida Posts: 366	last one for now __________________ 71 GMC Custom. 350, 4bbl., auto. Restored in memory of my grandfather. 2008 Ford F-250 Super Duty CC King Ranch, moonroof, heated captains chairs, 6.4 PowerStroke. 2007 Suzuki Hayabusa, all black 1985 Mustang GT T-top, 5 spd. 54K orig miles.

03-11-2004, 09:12 AM	#9
seacrow Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Bradenton, Florida Posts: 366	oh, here it is on the road under it's own power since Nov. 99. __________________ 71 GMC Custom. 350, 4bbl., auto. Restored in memory of my grandfather. 2008 Ford F-250 Super Duty CC King Ranch, moonroof, heated captains chairs, 6.4 PowerStroke. 2007 Suzuki Hayabusa, all black 1985 Mustang GT T-top, 5 spd. 54K orig miles.

03-11-2004, 09:46 AM	#10
72LOWBOY Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Coral Springs,FL Posts: 100	Congratulations! A job well done! well maybe I'll run into you at Eds' and be able to see the truck. Looks great! __________________ 72 Chevy LWB leaf spring rear,SBC 385 Fast Burn,Art Carr built 700r4,3.73 Eaton posi,one piece windows,lowered 4/5.5, 60/40 seat, shaved turn signals,shaved reverse lights,shaved stake pockets, stainless steel 21gall in rear, c-notched, vintage air,ps,pb,currently doing body work. 68 Camaro conv.327,turbo 350,pb,disc brakes,built it for the wife 38 Chevy Coupe on the back burner LIFE IS GOOD! SMILE

03-11-2004, 10:19 AM	#11
toms68cst Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 4,293	That is STUNNING! Your grandfather would be pleased. __________________ Unrestored 68 C-10 CST. Original 327. 4-Speed CH465. 50k or so miles. TREASURER, Drum Brake Club.

03-11-2004, 10:40 AM	#12
Effle18 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Dallas, Tx Posts: 94	Wow, looks great... __________________ 96 Bagged 2Door Tahoe 69 Blazer

03-11-2004, 10:43 AM	#13
Dean Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 1,492	Looking good! Good results after all of your early frustrations.

03-11-2004, 10:58 AM	#14
superchevy Got big-block? Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 2,453	Good job! Looks great!

03-11-2004, 11:13 AM	#15
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,664	I salute you and your Grandpa! __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all



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03-11-2004, 11:20 AM	#16
Sweet72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 1,534	Very well done. Always glad to see them done stock. Hope mine turns out as good. __________________ '72 GMC SWB C1500 Custom, frame-off in progress. 383 SBC, 9:1CR, Comp Cams XE262H, Scat internal balanced crank, Eagle SIR 6" rods, Keith Black dish pistons, Dart Iron Eagle 72/180 heads, Weiand Stealth intake, Stewart stage I water pump, Holley 4bbl vac sec, TH350 with B&M Shift Improver Kit. 12 bolt positraction.

03-11-2004, 12:04 PM	#17
Paul72 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Waterloo, IA Posts: 1,147	Great job! My K5 was my grandfathers as well. I hope mine can look that good when I'm done! __________________ '72 Chevy K20 - 383/4sp/205 - SOLD after 41 years in the family Next project - K/5 Tahoe (71 Blazer on 99 Tahoe chassis) Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=789958

03-11-2004, 12:07 PM	#18
Davy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Rice, Minnesota Posts: 370	Absolutely AWESOME! Your Grand Dad would be proud! Gets me choked up. Is that your new shop going up in the background? My Grand Dad has given me lots of great advise too. I'm going to call him right now. Davy __________________ 1970 Blazer CST Looking for NOS items for my CST restoration.

03-11-2004, 12:13 PM	#19
Burnsman Chevy Freak Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Meadville, Pa. Posts: 2,804	truck Nice truck. Were these shots taken at Ed's place (Mothertruckers)? That building looks familiar. I visited him when I was on vacation. __________________ 69 GMC SWB, 350 70 Chevy LWB, 350 55 chevy gasser, 461 73 Camaro, 496 67 RS Camaro, 406 64 Chevelle, 588 71 Nova, 565 67 Camaro, 461

03-11-2004, 01:25 PM	#20
Warbones Navel Inspector Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Wichita, Ks Posts: 1,373	Looks sweet! What I nice tribute. You did him proud. I tried to lighten up that last pic for ya. Attached Images __________________ 1948 Chevy Aerosedan GONE! I think. 1984 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham Coupe WANTED 1967 IMPALA 1967 CST C10 Long Bed with a 283

03-11-2004, 03:39 PM	#21
1969 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Rubber City Posts: 5,498	sweeeeet! I love that two tone green. __________________ 1969 GMC K2500 1996 Honda Accord 2007 Kawasaki KLR 650

03-11-2004, 03:49 PM	#22
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,702	Great job!!! Your Grandpa would be proud!!! __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

03-11-2004, 04:14 PM	#23
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Great looking truck! __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

03-11-2004, 04:59 PM	#24
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,684	Well done! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

03-11-2004, 06:30 PM	#25
Mechanic Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Seattle Posts: 77	Seacrow, Wow! nice truck. Did you have that painted? If so can you tell me the paint name and code? It looks like my Dark Olive on my '71 Cheyenne. Does anyone know if his GMC and my Chev used the same paint? Martin? Thanks, Tom. __________________ Shop Labor $75, if you watch $100, if you help $125, Wisecracks-$25, Boxjobs-don't even think about it. Yes,Cash.

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