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Old 11-18-2013, 11:44 AM   #1
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70 GMC "helping a vet"
So...been speaking to a gentleman in SC about his truck after he bought my Camaro gas tank setup. Found out he isn't able to install himself so I told him I'd be glad to help, well that turned into a list of request and after hearing his story of being a disabled veteran I felt the urge to take on his truck.

The start up is replacing the core support and right fender and painting to match as well as fixing all other paint mistakes. Doors do not function correctly, interior is a little jacked up due to improper installation on a lot of parts and shop using improper fasteners. Doors have 4 bolts holding them to hinges and they are so cross threaded they aren't even tight. Door latches have been destroyed due to slamming doors to get them to latch. The list goes on and on!!!
For now here is a pic of truck as when I brought
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Old 11-19-2013, 12:49 AM   #2
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One hero to another hero. He fights for us and you save his truck. You're living my dreams. I'm in on this.
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Old 11-19-2013, 09:01 AM   #3
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One hero to another hero. He fights for us and you save his truck. You're living my dreams. I'm in on this.
Thanks! This will be slow due to money for parts, but i plan on helping all i can. I have spoke to a couple vendors and they are willing to help....so we shall see
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Old 11-20-2013, 11:11 PM   #4
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What all does it need?
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Old 11-20-2013, 11:22 PM   #5
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Core support and RH fender, carb is being rebuilt, new gas tank going under it, full interior, steering column, bolt and screw kit(has mix and match in it now), electrical repair for wipers to work, door latches, doors need to be properly hung and nuts in doors to be repaired, heat and air, and a lot of paint repair. As for now that's a start and will probably find more issues once I get more in depth with it. Picked up fender and core support this morning before work and hoping carb is done real soon
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Old 11-20-2013, 11:50 PM   #6
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I got a lot of that stuff just layin around. PM me a list and I'll see if I can help out in one way or another. In the mean time, post more pics of the truck. Looks good.
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Old 11-21-2013, 12:40 AM   #7
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In. Very awesome of you. Send my thanks to that Veteran.
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Old 11-21-2013, 03:25 PM   #8
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priceless!! keep us posted on parts needed.thank you!
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Old 11-21-2013, 08:14 PM   #9
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What kind of column is needed.? I have a couple 3ott's and might have a manual one, laying around that i would donate to the cause if needed.
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Old 11-21-2013, 10:28 PM   #10
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In. Very awesome of you. Send my thanks to that Veteran.
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priceless!! keep us posted on parts needed.thank you!
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What kind of column is needed.? I have a couple 3ott's and might have a manual one, laying around that i would donate to the cause if needed.
Guys sorry for delayed response, been busy today. I will give all the thanks in the world to this Gentleman. We actually scored a tilt column today local so there is one more piece to add to the parts pile. As of right now i have to get the bolts and a few little things such as the shim for the latch. I will keep everyone up to date as thing progress. Thank you everyone for your support on this build
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Guys sorry for delayed response, been busy today. I will give all the thanks in the world to this Gentleman. We actually scored a tilt column today local so there is one more piece to add to the parts pile. As of right now i have to get the bolts and a few little things such as the shim for the latch. I will keep everyone up to date as thing progress. Thank you everyone for your support on this build
If we lived closer together I'd lend a hand! That's a great gesture and definitely some payin' it forward....
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Old 12-19-2013, 09:32 PM   #12
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Parts and more parts to come, gm serpentine system came today with, new gears and limited slip annnnd a new diff cover!
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Wheels are in
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Old 12-22-2013, 11:35 AM   #14
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Lookin good, will be following
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Lookin good, will be following
Thank you, Richard is very excited about the truck and all the parts coming in for it.
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Old 12-22-2013, 01:38 PM   #16
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Are you also building what he wants? Or are you throwing your own taste in too? Just something I was curious about. I'm pretty sure you're building if off of what he wants.
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Old 12-22-2013, 02:33 PM   #17
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Are you also building what he wants? Or are you throwing your own taste in too? Just something I was curious about. I'm pretty sure you're building if off of what he wants.
He's getting what he wants with a little more...it's his truck so his taste
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Awesome!! Thanks for helping a Vet!!
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Old 07-03-2014, 07:43 PM   #19
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A little update, back on this project for a little
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