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2drx4 · 01-20-2009, 11:31 PM

Hi,

I'm Scott, from northern BC, Canada. Prince George is my theoretical home, if anybody cares, but I don't live there most of the time.

Anyways, bought a 76 GMC K25... Or at least I'm fairly certain thats what it is. It's ugly, really ugly. But sports a 400, TH-350, NP203, D44 front, 14B FF rear. Like any previously enjoyed automobile, it has a list of problems beyond anything reasonable. It almost made the drive 'home' when I bought it, but I wound up needing to use one of my free tows on it. Apparently it has fuel delivery problems, or something of that sort. Also, it's 5 different colours, only the speedometer and one of the fuel gauges works, and it has no locks or interior panels on the doors. And there is no indication of it having had any rearview mirrors, ever.

Oh, I'm not really into the lowered thing, or really the 'pretty truck' thing. It just doesn't work here.

So, I think my 'to-do' list is something like this:

-Figure out why it quit (fuel issue), fix that.
-Fix the little rust issues. Roll on some quality paint (rustoleum hammered comes to mind).
-Add some locks, door panels, etc
-Maybe a rearview mirror or two would be nice
-Fix gauges, hack wiring
-Fix everything else I find wrong with it during this time
-Stick some 35s on it.

jsbgump · 01-20-2009, 11:57 PM

Welcome to the board from Texas

2drx4 · 01-21-2009, 12:47 AM

And for the sake of reference... Here is what I mean by 'ugly'

PO took that pic last year... It's pretty much the same.

shaneschevys · 01-21-2009, 01:34 AM

Welcome from FT Worth TX.

**scotts62** · 01-21-2009, 07:22 AM

from OKC!

72BlckButy · 01-21-2009, 07:24 AM

to the board from Mid-MO!!!

You'll find this place to become your second home. There's tons of information, friends, parts, .... and so much more.

Cyclone44 · 01-21-2009, 08:35 AM

from Knoxville Tn....

TimE · 01-21-2009, 09:47 PM

from south Alabama!!

DREAMS OF A 67 · 01-22-2009, 10:12 PM

FROM KNOXVILLE TN!!!

krue · 01-22-2009, 10:37 PM

Welcome to the board from South Mississippi!

Otsa580 · 01-22-2009, 11:41 PM

Well I have seen more colors before on 1 truck just not that combinationhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/images/icons/icon10.gif! I hope you get your issues solved.

01-20-2009, 11:31 PM	#1
2drx4 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 2	From the cold, frozen north Hi, I'm Scott, from northern BC, Canada. Prince George is my theoretical home, if anybody cares, but I don't live there most of the time. Anyways, bought a 76 GMC K25... Or at least I'm fairly certain thats what it is. It's ugly, really ugly. But sports a 400, TH-350, NP203, D44 front, 14B FF rear. Like any previously enjoyed automobile, it has a list of problems beyond anything reasonable. It almost made the drive 'home' when I bought it, but I wound up needing to use one of my free tows on it. Apparently it has fuel delivery problems, or something of that sort. Also, it's 5 different colours, only the speedometer and one of the fuel gauges works, and it has no locks or interior panels on the doors. And there is no indication of it having had any rearview mirrors, ever. Oh, I'm not really into the lowered thing, or really the 'pretty truck' thing. It just doesn't work here. So, I think my 'to-do' list is something like this: -Figure out why it quit (fuel issue), fix that. -Fix the little rust issues. Roll on some quality paint (rustoleum hammered comes to mind). -Add some locks, door panels, etc -Maybe a rearview mirror or two would be nice -Fix gauges, hack wiring -Fix everything else I find wrong with it during this time -Stick some 35s on it.

01-20-2009, 11:57 PM	#2
jsbgump Gone Fishing Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76135 Posts: 12,361	Re: From the cold, frozen north Welcome to the board from Texas __________________ 68 Chevy Short Fleetside LSX Swap Under Way 3.73 posi 2.5/4 drop Frame of resto has been started 2022 Hyundai Tucson Limited 2019 Chevy Traverse Redline Edition Wifes Ride Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3483616

01-21-2009, 12:47 AM	#3
2drx4 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 2	Re: From the cold, frozen north And for the sake of reference... Here is what I mean by 'ugly' PO took that pic last year... It's pretty much the same.

01-21-2009, 01:34 AM	#4
shaneschevys Its always something! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: FT Worth,TX Posts: 4,992	Re: From the cold, frozen north Welcome from FT Worth TX. __________________ 79 p10 stepvan 72 Short Fleetside 72 Suburban 67 GMC One Ton Flatbed 64 Short Fleetside 57 Chevy 2DR Hard Top 57 Chevy 2dr wagon 65 f* short fleet 63 C 60 Flatbed Member of the patina club**

01-21-2009, 07:22 AM	#5
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,243	Re: From the cold, frozen north from OKC! __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

01-21-2009, 07:24 AM	#6
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: From the cold, frozen north to the board from Mid-MO!!! You'll find this place to become your second home. There's tons of information, friends, parts, .... and so much more. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

01-21-2009, 08:35 AM	#7
Cyclone44 Step Brother Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: K-town Posts: 4,029	Re: From the cold, frozen north from Knoxville Tn....

01-21-2009, 09:47 PM	#8
TimE Hey Y'all!! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay Minette, Alabama Posts: 1,755	Re: From the cold, frozen north from south Alabama!! __________________ Just hopin' I live long enough to finish something!!!

01-22-2009, 10:12 PM	#9
DREAMS OF A 67 Step Brother Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: knoxville TN Posts: 1,950	Re: From the cold, frozen north FROM KNOXVILLE TN!!! __________________ Joe

01-22-2009, 10:37 PM	#10
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: From the cold, frozen north Welcome to the board from South Mississippi! __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

01-22-2009, 11:41 PM	#11
Otsa580 I Love Rusty Chevys Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 617	Re: From the cold, frozen north Well I have seen more colors before on 1 truck just not that combinationhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/images/icons/icon10.gif! I hope you get your issues solved.

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