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07-21-2007, 11:35 PM
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Noob with new ride now with pics
[Hey new to the boards here just bought a 71 GMC long fleet form my wifes grandfather who was the second owner and had the truck for at least 25 years(he can't remember when he bought it). This is totally different for me as I am used to working on MG's infact I sold my current one to get this truck.
According to the build sheet in the glove box this truck came with and still has : 292 Inline 6 4-speed man trans code IM208D Pos track rear end code IG80AB P/S Rear leaf springs full cluster not just idiot lights This is an original truck with 73k on her heck even the rubber floor liner and insulation are still in place and look good. Only rust on the truck is both cab corners are starting to get soft. The bed is shot form it actually being used to earn a living for 36 years, and she still sports her original paint job in the glorious color scheme of White/Hugger Orange. Can some one help me Identify the rearend and trans and to what they may be I am still a noob at American vehicles but want to learn. As this truck is so original I dont really want to pull the 6 banger out is there a way to crank a little more juice out of her, or would changing the gears be enough? And what whould bee the best gear change to make if I wanted just faster off the line but able to do 80 on the highway. She crused home at 70 easily for the 2 hr trip but the speed-o is of by 15 mph gotta look into that. For the short run she is sporting a 1/2 solid steel farmer made ram bar on the front and a 1/2 rolled steel rear bumper(before I fix her up time for some road rage lol) I will post picks later when my wife gets in because she ran off with the digital camera. Any help figuring this truck out is appreciated as just looking at the built equipment it looks odd.        
Last edited by ksjh1316; 07-22-2007 at 12:36 PM. Reason: Add Pictures |
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07-22-2007, 12:28 AM
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Re: Noob with new ride
Welcome to the board from the Coast of California -
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07-22-2007, 12:32 AM
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Re: Noob with new ride
Welcome from NorCal and congrats on your new truck! I think some of these guys can help you decode your VIN to figure out some of the OEM equipment, also pics would help ID the gearboxes.
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07-22-2007, 12:43 AM
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THE VILLIAGE IDIOT
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Re: Noob with new ride
welcome to the boards..sounds like a cool truck....
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honestly honey,,i have no idea how that truck got here. 
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07-22-2007, 12:50 AM
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Re: Noob with new ride
Welcome to the board from South Mississippi!
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07-22-2007, 03:00 AM
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Re: Noob with new ride
WELCOME to the board
cant wait to see pictures of it, always love hearing about a truck that was handed down
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07-22-2007, 07:31 AM
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chrome makes it go FASTER!
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Re: Noob with new ride
Welcome from Tennessee. Look in the FAQ section for help with number decoders.
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07-22-2007, 12:32 PM
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Re: Noob with new ride
Added pics today finally was able to get the camera and send some shots. Thanks for the welcome.
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07-22-2007, 01:08 PM
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Re: Noob with new ride
Welcome! Not much luck looking up your numbers. G80 is the standard code for a posi. Your actual ratio, well if your speedometer is off by 15 miles an hour, your gears have probably been changed over the years anyway. Do you have a tach? See these two sites.
http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/...s/rearend.html http://www.nastyz28.com/chevy-manual...tification.php Good Luck!
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07-22-2007, 01:14 PM
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Re: Noob with new ride
Welcome to the board from southern oregon..
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07-22-2007, 03:47 PM
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Re: Noob with new ride
No Tach wish she had one but didn't seem to be running that hard at 65 -70, also didn't want to push her much harder till I can get all the bushings checked for rot.
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07-22-2007, 04:34 PM
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Re: Noob with new ride
Welcome from Maryland.I like the way that thruck is optioned.Someone knew what they wanted,in a nice color combo.
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07-22-2007, 07:52 PM
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Lemme show you something!!
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Re: Noob with new ride
Welcome to the board from the Great Pacific Northwest. Love the Hugger Orange and White scheme. More pics please!
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07-23-2007, 11:46 AM
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Re: Noob with new ride
Welcome from another Kansan! Good looking truck.
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07-24-2007, 11:14 PM
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Re: Noob with new ride
 ksjh1316 One thing you will soon find out. All 67-72 Chevy/GMC trucks are cool. Plebty of parts avaliable and plenty of truck friends to help out.
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