My GMC 1967 project

[cralon]

Hi, I am new in this forum but wanted to share some pics of my old GMC 1/2 ton truck. I am trying to restore it as honestly as I can, it is my first project as well. It originally had a Light Green color with a fawn interior. I have doubts about how to paint the wheels, I will try to stick to the stock wheels painted with the same body color and chromed hubcaps... Anyway let me know your comments!

[green72s]

Welcome, that is a really nice looking truck. That is very similar to the color I hope to paint my '72.

[bill3rail]

Beautiful truck! Keep us updated on everything.

Bill

[hugger6933]

Looks like your doing pretty well so far welcome to this site.

[cralon]

Thanks green72s it is the Light Green color code 503. Color is not as accurate in a cellphone photo!

[Blue GMC]

Looks like you are doing a great job so far. What Powertrain does it have?

[cralon]

Hi Blue GMC it is a 305 V6 with paired with a three-speed manual SM-326. I will be uploading some photos of the engine.

[Security guy]

That's Purdy! Love the color combo.. Great job!

[tommys72]

Very nice looking truck, really like the colors

[factorystock]

A stock restoration on a '67 GMC is not as common as I would like to see, I commend you for the challenge (most end up with some type of mag, ralley wheel or incorrect full wheelcovers). Here is a excellent reference of a super low mileage GMC for a serious restoration.http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...+gmc+barn+find IMO, the original off white (ivory) wheels and matching caps are hard to beat with the light green body.

[cralon]

Thanks a lot for the reference factorystock. I´ve seen some of your interesting posts regarding wheels and hubcaps. And I have to confess I made a mistake acquiring some GMC hubcaps for a 3/4 ton that definitely do not fit into the wheels.

By the way, the truck currently have 16" rims with a bump, instead of clip. I think they are not the originals at all, and is getting difficult trying to find the correct GMC hubcaps. I will be uploading some photos. Regards.

[factorystock]

Originally Posted by cralon

And I have to confess I made a mistake acquiring some GMC hubcaps for a 3/4 ton that definitely do not fit into the wheels.

By the way, the truck currently have 16" rims with a bump, instead of clip. I think they are not the originals at all, and is getting difficult trying to find the correct GMC hubcaps. I will be uploading some photos.

Its easy to make mistakes on pre '69 caps because they all look the same from the front side. Its the back side that is different. You indeed have the 3/4 or 1 ton 8 lug version 8 3/4" opening, I am sure some one else could use those. Good news is your rims are original. Rims on pre '69 1/2 tons came both ways, bump and clip. Just look out for some 10 1/4" back opening caps in the same design. Work looks great.

[englands 71]

and PLEEEEEESE leave it a GMC !

[slowcpe]

Very nice looking truck!

[Jason Banks]

Here's my 503 Green with matching steel wheels.

[cralon]

Jason, your truck looks very nice, really like the correct hubcaps with wheels matching body color, great look!

[HeavyD]

Very nice, like the others have always liked that color.

[cralon]

Here is basically what I had 2 years ago. The truck has been in my family since 1972. Some 20 yrs ago it received a very bad paint job with incorrect green color, and other wrong details.

Grille and front bumper were originally white, but received a mediocre chrome job as well.

It has 16" rims with bumps instead of clips, so probably these rims are not the originals

The 305 V6 is the original one

[cralon]

A mistake I want to document: I bought online a set of GMC hubcaps for 1967 but I got it for a 3/4 or 1 ton truck, 8 lug wheel, instead of the correct ones for a 6 lug type of the 1/2 ton.

Another difference is that these do not fit into my 16" rims with bump, these are made for clip type of wheels.

[683/4farm]

You still have those hub caps for 3/4ton?

[Oregon 1967 GMC]

Originally Posted by 683/4farm

You still have those hub caps for 3/4ton?

I have a set of four for 3/4 ton if he doesn't. Where did you get those nice chrome ones that fit Cralon? I'm looking for some.

[683/4farm]

3/4 gmc? Still waiting on an answer yet if he has his or not

[cralon]

Originally Posted by Oregon 1967 GMC

I have a set of four for 3/4 ton if he doesn't. Where did you get those nice chrome ones that fit Cralon? I'm looking for some.

Hi Oregon, incredibly I found them here in my country in a garage sale for around $150 the 4. They were not in good shape so I went to a metal factory where they did a wonderful chrome job! It was around $50 each. When I had the 3/4 ton for clips, they told me that they could modify them and make them fit into my bump wheels... I did not trust the guys but after seeing the job, I am sure they can. The 3/4 ton for clips I had came from www.hubcaps.com, hopefully you can find some there... good luck!

[cralon]

Originally Posted by 683/4farm

You still have those hub caps for 3/4ton?

Hi 683/4farm, unfortunately I sold it two months ago... but I got it last year at www.hubcaps.com, it seems they have a larger stock of the GMCs for 3/4 ton with clips than the 1/2 ton with bumps I was looking for... good luck with your search!

[michael bustamante]

i grew up with my neighbor having a beautiful 67 3/4 ton all original custom cab package, the works... same color as your exactly. as my mom still lives in the neighbor hood i still see this truck, still pretty as ever but he went and put newer 2005 3/4 ton wheels on it. ill have to stop and ask if he will sell the rims and tires since he obviously wont sell me the truck, even though he never drives it. Its always clean though!!
in 67 though, werent the gloveboxes the same color as the dash cluster and textured?