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88Jimmy4x4 · 03-30-2013, 09:26 AM

Well I finally got my GMC driving down the road after 2 long years (engine and acc., trans, dshaft, interior, gas tank all new)

Still gotta install dryer and charge A/C but here's some fresh pics

Shyguy · 03-30-2013, 09:32 AM

That is one fine looking truck you have. I like the work many people do on their trucks, but I tend to like restorations best.

79Betty · 03-30-2013, 09:38 AM

Love the white & blue combination. Looks classy!
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sean1969c10 · 03-30-2013, 09:52 AM

Very Nice!

88Jimmy4x4 · 03-30-2013, 09:55 AM

Thanks guys

All started from blown head gasket or cracked head. Engine was overall filthy and worn so pulled it, and built a new one. We all know the rest of the story...clean and paint this, replace this....fix previous owners crap lol

killthewabbit · 03-30-2013, 10:34 AM

That's a beautiful truck, sir

Jonboy · 03-30-2013, 10:45 AM

Right on. How does it run out?

Tx Firefighter · 03-30-2013, 11:38 AM

The Gilleys bumper sticker is the icing on the cake.
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88Jimmy4x4 · 03-30-2013, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Jonboy

Right on. How does it run out?

Thanks jonboy, it runs great, carb is adjusted just right and electric choke performs like it should, great oil pressure, voltage and water temp

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Originally Posted by Tx Firefighter

The Gilleys bumper sticker is the icing on the cake.
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Thanks, I'm glad someone noticed that lol.
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Hevy · 03-30-2013, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Tx Firefighter

The Gilleys bumper sticker is the icing on the cake.
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Right on, beautiful machine but the bumper stickers make it badd ass!

**MikeB** · 01-08-2016, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Tx Firefighter

The Gilleys bumper sticker is the icing on the cake.
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All he needs is a sticker from the Redneck Country Club in Stafford!

Super nice truck. I really like the tire/wheel/hubcap combo.

bigblock73 · 03-30-2013, 12:36 PM

Very nice, like the 73/74 grill as well!
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Gordonr1973 · 03-30-2013, 01:13 PM

Very nice!!!!

**MusicMan70** · 03-30-2013, 01:22 PM

Gorgeous Truck! I like the "Invader 350" Air Cleaner sticker.

54Caddy · 03-30-2013, 01:54 PM

Looks good man. Maybe now that your done I can buy parts for mine. You were beating me on all the good deals.
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88Jimmy4x4 · 03-30-2013, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Hevy

Right on, beautiful machine but the bumper stickers make it badd ass!

Thanks

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Originally Posted by bigblock73

Very nice, like the 73/74 grill as well!
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Thanks, my 76 grill was nice condition but I found a good 73/74 grille and painted/restored it. I just liked it better plus the black bezels and amber turn lense.

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Originally Posted by Gordonr1973

Very nice!!!!

thanks

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Originally Posted by MusicMan70

Gorgeous Truck! I like the "Invader 350" Air Cleaner sticker.

Thanks, I have them on valve covers too. Engine is kinda plain jane looking so wanted to add something and being a gmc I didn't want the chevy turbo fire decals.

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Originally Posted by 54Caddy

Looks good man. Maybe now that your done I can buy parts for mine. You were beating me on all the good deals.
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54Caddy · 03-30-2013, 02:25 PM

I found myself a air dam like the one you got very cheap. There was 1 still available from Gm back east had my parts guys order it in for me at the dealership I was working at thanks for that part number
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88Jimmy4x4 · 03-30-2013, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by 54Caddy

I found myself a air dam like the one you got very cheap. There was 1 still available from Gm back east had my parts guys order it in for me at the dealership I was working at thanks for that part number
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Hey that's great glad I could help, it will bolt right up. Nothing like NOS parts!
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silvereagle07 · 03-30-2013, 02:43 PM

That's a sweet looking truck. Good job !
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zook · 03-30-2013, 03:47 PM

Wow oh wow that is a sweet ride. 2 tone and good bumper stickers!
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gloriavoxdei · 03-30-2013, 07:12 PM

Beautiful truck, very well done.

ont_guy_38 · 03-30-2013, 07:53 PM

Beautiful truck, now you got me wanting to put buckets and a console in again after just making up my mind to get my bench recovered.

Zane M · 03-30-2013, 08:15 PM

Beautiful.

68Timber · 03-30-2013, 08:24 PM

VERY well done.

Low_Life86 · 03-30-2013, 08:51 PM

very good looking truck

03-30-2013, 09:26 AM	#1
88Jimmy4x4 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: houston, texas Posts: 1,974	finally drove my 76 after 2 years of work Well I finally got my GMC driving down the road after 2 long years (engine and acc., trans, dshaft, interior, gas tank all new) Still gotta install dryer and charge A/C but here's some fresh pics __________________ 2008 Silverado Z71 RCSB 1991 GMC Jimmy 4x4 1976 GMC Sierra C15 SWB

03-30-2013, 09:32 AM	#2
Shyguy Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southeast Missouri Posts: 2,436	Re: finally drove my 76 after 2 years of work That is one fine looking truck you have. I like the work many people do on their trucks, but I tend to like restorations best. __________________ '67 Chevy C-20 short stepper - build complete, 454/SM-465. '75 C-30 Single Cab DRW-350 small block/NP-435. '77 GMC-6500 Dump Truck, 427 Tall Deck. '92 GMC K-3500 Duallie, 454/4L80E.

03-30-2013, 09:38 AM	#3
79Betty Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Jasper, IN Posts: 948	Re: finally drove my 76 after 2 years of work Love the white & blue combination. Looks classy! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ When in doubt, throttle it out! 1974 Chevrolet Custom K20 2005 Ford Ranger Edge 1985 Chevrolet Custom Deluxe C10

03-30-2013, 09:52 AM	#4
sean1969c10 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Powhatan, Va. Posts: 376	Re: finally drove my 76 after 2 years of work Very Nice! __________________ Sean "If your gonna be dumb, you gotta be tough" 1960 Chevy Impala Sedan - my 25 year search is over!! 1969 C-10 longbed - Nice day DD 1970 Chevy Nova - Street and Strip Project 2002 Acura MDX my DD 2007 Honda Odssey - My Wife's "Mommy Van"

03-30-2013, 09:55 AM	#5
88Jimmy4x4 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: houston, texas Posts: 1,974	Re: finally drove my 76 after 2 years of work Thanks guys All started from blown head gasket or cracked head. Engine was overall filthy and worn so pulled it, and built a new one. We all know the rest of the story...clean and paint this, replace this....fix previous owners crap lol __________________ 2008 Silverado Z71 RCSB 1991 GMC Jimmy 4x4 1976 GMC Sierra C15 SWB

03-30-2013, 10:34 AM	#6
killthewabbit Spear and magic helmet! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1,226	Re: finally drove my 76 after 2 years of work That's a beautiful truck, sir

03-30-2013, 10:45 AM	#7
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03-30-2013, 11:38 AM	#8
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: finally drove my 76 after 2 years of work The Gilleys bumper sticker is the icing on the cake. Posted via Mobile Device

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03-30-2013, 01:13 PM	#13
Gordonr1973 Home Built '87 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Calgary, Alberta Canada Posts: 1,829	Re: finally drove my 76 after 2 years of work Very nice!!!! __________________ Gordon 1998 White Chev ext cab 2WD (Summer Project) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=408424 1987 Chev Silverado SWB (Winter Project Rebuild) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=424833 Truck Club http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=466969

03-30-2013, 01:22 PM	#14
MusicMan70 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Corona, CA Posts: 1,842	Re: finally drove my 76 after 2 years of work Gorgeous Truck! I like the "Invader 350" Air Cleaner sticker. __________________ MusicMan70 1961 GMC Suburban

03-30-2013, 01:54 PM	#15
54Caddy GM Addicted Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Visalia, Ca Posts: 2,294	Re: finally drove my 76 after 2 years of work Looks good man. Maybe now that your done I can buy parts for mine. You were beating me on all the good deals. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ ..Mac’s Garage.. 73 GMC, 54 Caddy, 2010 Silverado, 68 C10 RIP DAd My 73 GMC Truck Build Pic 2010 Silverado 4/6 on 24s IG:MacsGarage

03-30-2013, 02:25 PM	#17
54Caddy GM Addicted Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Visalia, Ca Posts: 2,294	Re: finally drove my 76 after 2 years of work I found myself a air dam like the one you got very cheap. There was 1 still available from Gm back east had my parts guys order it in for me at the dealership I was working at thanks for that part number Posted via Mobile Device __________________ ..Mac’s Garage.. 73 GMC, 54 Caddy, 2010 Silverado, 68 C10 RIP DAd My 73 GMC Truck Build Pic 2010 Silverado 4/6 on 24s IG:MacsGarage

03-30-2013, 02:43 PM	#19
silvereagle07 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bailey, NC Posts: 2,462	Re: finally drove my 76 after 2 years of work That's a sweet looking truck. Good job ! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Jeramy '84 GMC project truck '85 Chevy 4X4 SOLD '07 Chevy Trailblazer SS 5th Annual SHPHC Car/Truck Show Pics http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543605 UPDATED PICS! CHECK 'EM OUT

03-30-2013, 03:47 PM	#20
zook Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: overland park, ks Posts: 167	Re: finally drove my 76 after 2 years of work Wow oh wow that is a sweet ride. 2 tone and good bumper stickers! Posted via Mobile Device



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03-30-2013, 07:12 PM	#21
gloriavoxdei Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Florissant, CO Posts: 97	Re: finally drove my 76 after 2 years of work Beautiful truck, very well done. __________________ 1978 GMC Jimmy, 400, th350, np203 with part time conversion, Fibrecraft popup camper, soon to get a 14 bolt/d44 swap 2001 Yukon XL2500, 6.0, 4L85E, 4x4, family truckster

03-30-2013, 07:53 PM	#22
ont_guy_38 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 1,006	Re: finally drove my 76 after 2 years of work Beautiful truck, now you got me wanting to put buckets and a console in again after just making up my mind to get my bench recovered. __________________ 1985 C10 2004 Avalanche

03-30-2013, 08:15 PM	#23
Zane M Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 706	Re: finally drove my 76 after 2 years of work Beautiful.

03-30-2013, 08:24 PM	#24
68Timber I know the pieces fit Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MONTGOMERY, AL Posts: 5,523	Re: finally drove my 76 after 2 years of work VERY well done. __________________ John 79 2wd Blazer (Bruiser) 85 M1009 Blazer (Sarge) build 74 Honda Z50 build

03-30-2013, 08:51 PM	#25
Low_Life86 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Orillia,ON Canada Posts: 104	Re: finally drove my 76 after 2 years of work very good looking truck __________________ Jeremy '86 GMC 1500 dropped 6" in the front and 6" in the rear 2003 Land Rover Discovery Low Life

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