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04-30-2013, 02:18 AM | #1 |
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My truck is finally road worthy
After a full tune up, new brakes, and a few other things my 1960 GMC is now back on the road....pretty much been sitting since 1997. I still have a few things I want to fix, but they don't stop me from driving the truck.
Started off looking like this: Now it looks like this: So far only modifications have been wheels/tires, and converting from column shift to floor shift. I need to work on the exhaust and the wiring, and I have a friend who is going to hook me up with a rear bumper. my only other plans for now are an oil change, getting end links for the rear sway bar, and getting a hitch on it so I can tow my airstream.
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My Projects: 1960 GMC 1/2ton with 305 V6 (daily driver) 1963 Chevy 1/2ton 2wd...converting to 4x4 1967 Suburban 1/2ton 2wd My Girlfriends Projects 1985 Chevy Suburban 3/4ton 4x4 with 6.2L diesel, 4" lift, converted to TH-400, Warn Premium manual hubs, & Wildcat 315/75/R16 tires. (daily driver) 1978 Camaro Type LT with a Marine 350 & vortec heads, Rochester Carb, & roller cam 1978 Camaro Z28 |
04-30-2013, 03:32 AM | #2 |
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Re: My truck is finally road worthy
Cool! Back from the dead! Good luck, looks like you'll be busy for the next few years.
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05-01-2013, 04:42 AM | #3 |
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Re: My truck is finally road worthy
Thanks!!! Between the GMC and the other vehicles I have to work on, I'll be busy till retirement. One project I am looking forward too is putting my 63 chevy 4x4 together over the summer. My oldest daughter wants that truck for her first vehicle and part of earning it is helping me work on it. She helped me with the front brakes of my GMC and that was big time fun for both of us.
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My Projects: 1960 GMC 1/2ton with 305 V6 (daily driver) 1963 Chevy 1/2ton 2wd...converting to 4x4 1967 Suburban 1/2ton 2wd My Girlfriends Projects 1985 Chevy Suburban 3/4ton 4x4 with 6.2L diesel, 4" lift, converted to TH-400, Warn Premium manual hubs, & Wildcat 315/75/R16 tires. (daily driver) 1978 Camaro Type LT with a Marine 350 & vortec heads, Rochester Carb, & roller cam 1978 Camaro Z28 |
04-30-2013, 07:17 AM | #4 |
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Re: My truck is finally road worthy
Very nice, good for you.
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04-30-2013, 11:04 AM | #5 |
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Re: My truck is finally road worthy
Sweeeeeet truck! Love it!
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04-30-2013, 11:27 AM | #6 |
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Re: My truck is finally road worthy
Very cool....glad its finally back on the road.
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04-30-2013, 12:47 PM | #7 |
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Re: My truck is finally road worthy
Cool! Looking forward to the progress, with pics.
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05-01-2013, 01:13 AM | #8 |
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Re: My truck is finally road worthy
Glad to hear! Hope mine gets back on the road sometime this year.
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05-01-2013, 04:43 AM | #9 |
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Re: My truck is finally road worthy
Will do, all the hard work has been done already, it was on the truck when I bought it. I need end links to attach the bar to the axle....I will try to take as many pics as possible when the time comes.
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My Projects: 1960 GMC 1/2ton with 305 V6 (daily driver) 1963 Chevy 1/2ton 2wd...converting to 4x4 1967 Suburban 1/2ton 2wd My Girlfriends Projects 1985 Chevy Suburban 3/4ton 4x4 with 6.2L diesel, 4" lift, converted to TH-400, Warn Premium manual hubs, & Wildcat 315/75/R16 tires. (daily driver) 1978 Camaro Type LT with a Marine 350 & vortec heads, Rochester Carb, & roller cam 1978 Camaro Z28 |
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