TOTM - June 2006 - Steppin Out - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Palf70Step** · 06-30-2006, 05:42 AM

We had a good run this month and some super trucks. The choices were tough for a lot of us, but our winner for this months Truck of the Month is

Northerngmc
1959 GMC 9314

The truck was purchased new in a small rural Alberta town, Wetaskiwin to be exact by a farmer. He also purchased a brand new GMC grain truck the same year. Fast forward to 1989 when I found it sitting a few blocks from my parents house. The truck had passed through two owners both hoping to fix it up prior to me purchasing it. I registered it back on the road as the second registered owner in the fall of 1989. Before putting it on the road I had to go over the mechanics of the truck and install new tires.

In 1995 my father and I pulled the engine out and took the head off. Realizing that it needed more than just a set of rings my brother spoke to the shop teacher at my high school shop, and he was more than happy to have the chance to rebuild a 235 I6. The high school students tore the engine apart, rebored it, rebuilt it, and reassembled it. I bought the parts and they did the labour. A great deal for both of us!

In 2002 I finally maded the decision to have the body painted, which turned into a frame off restoration. I did not want to paint the truck until I had found front signal lights, they are not reproduced and NOS are hard to find. I do not do body work so I found a hop that would. It started out as a simple paint job that got carried away. I was swapping cabs, so why not paint the frame. The frame was painted so why not repaint and detail the engine., etc, etc, etc........

The truck in a 1959 GMC 9314, which is a Canadian half ton short box stepside. Canadian GMC's have Chevrolet drivetrains, therefore it has a 235 I6, and 3 speed manaul transmission.

The truck is painted 2002 Chevrolet Truck light pewter. The box now has all stainless steel hardward, oak wood and still has tailgate chains, but the stake pockets were removed. The wheels are stock with 48-54 GMC hubcaps and the proper trim rings.

Mudder · 06-30-2006, 06:21 AM

Congrats!!!!!! Well deserved.

papawswrench · 06-30-2006, 06:25 AM

A well deserved win !!

krue · 06-30-2006, 08:32 AM

Congratulations!

rauto13 · 06-30-2006, 11:06 AM

Congrats!!! very nice truck

**BOSS** · 06-30-2006, 01:26 PM

Congrats,very sweet!!!

northerngmc · 06-30-2006, 04:05 PM

Thank you very much.

Some really great trucks out this month for this.

bigblock73 · 06-30-2006, 05:45 PM

Congrats, beautiful GMC!

smirch9 · 06-30-2006, 06:28 PM

Congrats! Very nice truck!

TugOwar · 06-30-2006, 07:35 PM

Beautiful truck! Deserved to win. Would love to see more pics if they are available. That truck would surely add some music to your day!

northerngmc · 06-30-2006, 08:47 PM

Thanks

For more pictures, click on the yahoo link in my signature.

glock35ipsc · 07-01-2006, 12:53 PM

Congrats! Very beautiful truck that got my vote!

*crazymike* · 07-02-2006, 01:17 AM

congrats

subtle71 · 07-02-2006, 09:31 PM

What a beauty! Congrats on a well done project! I love your choice in color.

northerngmc · 07-02-2006, 11:36 PM

subtle71, Thank you very much. You have a wonderful truck yourself.

When I choose the colour my painter did not like it, but I stuck with it and I really think it turned out well. I really like new colours on older vehicles. I would like to see a 71/72 Short box fleetside two toned in the new Stealth Grey metallic with a pearl white.

06-30-2006, 05:42 AM	#1
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,754	TOTM - June 2006 - Steppin Out We had a good run this month and some super trucks. The choices were tough for a lot of us, but our winner for this months Truck of the Month is Northerngmc 1959 GMC 9314 The truck was purchased new in a small rural Alberta town, Wetaskiwin to be exact by a farmer. He also purchased a brand new GMC grain truck the same year. Fast forward to 1989 when I found it sitting a few blocks from my parents house. The truck had passed through two owners both hoping to fix it up prior to me purchasing it. I registered it back on the road as the second registered owner in the fall of 1989. Before putting it on the road I had to go over the mechanics of the truck and install new tires. In 1995 my father and I pulled the engine out and took the head off. Realizing that it needed more than just a set of rings my brother spoke to the shop teacher at my high school shop, and he was more than happy to have the chance to rebuild a 235 I6. The high school students tore the engine apart, rebored it, rebuilt it, and reassembled it. I bought the parts and they did the labour. A great deal for both of us! In 2002 I finally maded the decision to have the body painted, which turned into a frame off restoration. I did not want to paint the truck until I had found front signal lights, they are not reproduced and NOS are hard to find. I do not do body work so I found a hop that would. It started out as a simple paint job that got carried away. I was swapping cabs, so why not paint the frame. The frame was painted so why not repaint and detail the engine., etc, etc, etc........ The truck in a 1959 GMC 9314, which is a Canadian half ton short box stepside. Canadian GMC's have Chevrolet drivetrains, therefore it has a 235 I6, and 3 speed manaul transmission. The truck is painted 2002 Chevrolet Truck light pewter. The box now has all stainless steel hardward, oak wood and still has tailgate chains, but the stake pockets were removed. The wheels are stock with 48-54 GMC hubcaps and the proper trim rings. Attached Images __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God! Last edited by Palf70Step; 06-30-2006 at 05:45 AM.

06-30-2006, 06:21 AM	#2
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Re: TOTM - June 2006 - Steppin Out Congrats!!!!!! Well deserved.

06-30-2006, 06:25 AM	#3
papawswrench Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Alvin ,TX Posts: 2,172	Re: TOTM - June 2006 - Steppin Out A well deserved win !! __________________ papawswrench Certified wrench hound ! Tool Talk Randomview PapawsImages https://www.flickr.com/photos/nhankamer/

06-30-2006, 08:32 AM	#4
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: TOTM - June 2006 - Steppin Out Congratulations! __________________ "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"

06-30-2006, 11:06 AM	#5
rauto13 saving one more Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Pryor Creek, Oklahoma Posts: 3,066	Re: TOTM - June 2006 - Steppin Out Congrats!!! very nice truck __________________ 72 Chevy longbed - now for parts 69 Chevy short fleet - needing some love 70 RS Camaro - needing more love driver - 96 GMC X-cab

06-30-2006, 01:26 PM	#6
BOSS Just here to help Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Norwood,Mo Posts: 3,893	Re: TOTM - June 2006 - Steppin Out Congrats,very sweet!!! __________________ Support our site Norwood Survivor

06-30-2006, 04:05 PM	#7
northerngmc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Whitehorse YK Canada Posts: 2,651	Re: TOTM - June 2006 - Steppin Out Thank you very much. Some really great trucks out this month for this. __________________ Blaine 59 GMC 9314 a.k.a. Whoopee 68 C20 50th Anniversary a.k.a. The Rat http://www.flickr.com/photos/northerngmc/ http://www.members.tripod.com/P-wee/index_032.htm 1.61803 is one H of a lot better than 3.14159, no really it is!

06-30-2006, 05:45 PM	#8
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,826	Re: TOTM - June 2006 - Steppin Out Congrats, beautiful GMC! __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

06-30-2006, 06:28 PM	#9
smirch9 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Coweta, Oklahoma Posts: 2,389	Re: TOTM - June 2006 - Steppin Out Congrats! Very nice truck! __________________ 1999 GMC 2500--Natural Gas Powered baby! 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe Have you subscribed? Click here. Order your site t-shirts and apparel here!

06-30-2006, 07:35 PM	#10
TugOwar Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Pleasanton, TX Posts: 1,723	Re: TOTM - June 2006 - Steppin Out Beautiful truck! Deserved to win. Would love to see more pics if they are available. That truck would surely add some music to your day!

06-30-2006, 08:47 PM	#11
northerngmc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Whitehorse YK Canada Posts: 2,651	Re: TOTM - June 2006 - Steppin Out Thanks For more pictures, click on the yahoo link in my signature. __________________ Blaine 59 GMC 9314 a.k.a. Whoopee 68 C20 50th Anniversary a.k.a. The Rat http://www.flickr.com/photos/northerngmc/ http://www.members.tripod.com/P-wee/index_032.htm 1.61803 is one H of a lot better than 3.14159, no really it is!

07-01-2006, 12:53 PM	#12
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,685	Re: TOTM - June 2006 - Steppin Out Congrats! Very beautiful truck that got my vote! __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

07-02-2006, 01:17 AM	#13
crazymike Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Surrey B.C. Canada Posts: 31	Re: TOTM - June 2006 - Steppin Out congrats

07-02-2006, 09:31 PM	#14
subtle71 Granddad's Ol' Truck Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: MS Posts: 588	Re: TOTM - June 2006 - Steppin Out What a beauty! Congrats on a well done project! I love your choice in color. __________________ *1971 Chevrolet Custom 10 short step-side* *2005 GMC Sierra SLT 2500HD crew cab 2wd* [I]1971 Chevrolet Custom 10 Deluxe lwb fleet-side

07-02-2006, 11:36 PM	#15
northerngmc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Whitehorse YK Canada Posts: 2,651	Re: TOTM - June 2006 - Steppin Out subtle71, Thank you very much. You have a wonderful truck yourself. When I choose the colour my painter did not like it, but I stuck with it and I really think it turned out well. I really like new colours on older vehicles. I would like to see a 71/72 Short box fleetside two toned in the new Stealth Grey metallic with a pearl white. __________________ Blaine 59 GMC 9314 a.k.a. Whoopee 68 C20 50th Anniversary a.k.a. The Rat http://www.flickr.com/photos/northerngmc/ http://www.members.tripod.com/P-wee/index_032.htm 1.61803 is one H of a lot better than 3.14159, no really it is! Last edited by northerngmc; 07-02-2006 at 11:38 PM.



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