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Old 01-13-2003, 05:35 PM   #1
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Hi all. I recently stumbled upon this message board and found lots of good info. I have a '72 GMC Sierra Grande which I purchased about 6 years ago for $300. Needless to say it needs work (the usual rocker/cab corner cancer), but it's been faithfully reliable 24/7 when my other vehicles weren't. It's got a 350 4-bolt Goodwrench crate motor in it, and according to the previous owner, over 400,000 miles on the truck.

I've mainly used it as a daily driver, parts chaser, while I work on restifying my '67 LeMans, but I'm going to start working on the old orange beast soon. This site looks like a great source of info.

Mike

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Old 01-13-2003, 05:37 PM   #2
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Looks like a damn nice $300 truck to me...

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Old 01-13-2003, 05:46 PM   #3
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More than one project. Hard to imagine that.
Welcome from the metroplex.
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Old 01-13-2003, 05:50 PM   #4
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damn, if thats only worth $300 thenI got ripped off on both of mine!
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Old 01-13-2003, 06:05 PM   #5
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If that's a $300 truck I really got ripped

Another new member here. I recently stumbled here and immidiately found good info that got rid of my off idle stumble/sneeze that i've been dealing with for 2 yrs.

Anyway, a '72 short stepside C-10 with a 350/350 and 6 years of my blood sweat & tears is what I'm driving.

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Old 01-13-2003, 06:08 PM   #6
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Welcome to both of you - great to see all the new members!
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Old 01-13-2003, 06:50 PM   #7
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Yeah, it's worth a LOT more than $300. I saw the truck broken down on the side of the road near my house and one quick ATM transaction later, it was mine.
The previous owner was convinced the engine was locked up, but it turned out to be a bellhousing bolt jammed between the flywheel and clutch cover... When I pulled the engine the next day, a mangled bolt fell out. Slapped a new bolt and new cam in it and reinstalled the engine, it's run like a champ ever since

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Old 01-13-2003, 07:21 PM   #8
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That looks like a great truck to start with and 300 was a bargian.
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Old 01-13-2003, 09:32 PM   #10
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Welcome from ND. Nice truck!
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