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kenny_strong · 07-10-2009, 08:31 PM

I have a story for all of you on my truck that is finally home. Its a 1966 GMC with running gear from a 78 3/4 ton truck.

It started in 1998 when I started fixing it up so I could drive it at my high school graduation. I ended up selling it in August of 01 and then moved to Maryland. 2.5 years ago I got a call from my brother that it was for sale on craigslist in the bay area so I called the guy up and agreed to buy it before talking to my wife (HUGE MISTAKE). I ended up having my old man pick it up and store it until I could have it shipped.

After the sky high fuel prices of last year I thought I better get it shipped before they go back up so today it arrived today on an 18 wheeler.

I feel like its 1998 all over again. I have a LONG list of stuff to do and repairs that the PO did that need to be done right. I need to start with replacing all the brake lines, transmission cooler lines, wood bed, lenses, glove box door, alternator, overflow bottle, wire the 78 steering colum, figuire out hot to fix mounting bolts for steering box, u-joints, rear bumper, paint job and the list goes on and on. I will be asking for help as I work on the list.

kenny_strong · 07-10-2009, 08:37 PM

more pictures. I will post more pictures when I can figuire out why it comes u p " upload error"

**aerotruk63** · 07-10-2009, 08:40 PM

Ask Away!

nhtc33d · 07-10-2009, 08:48 PM

Welcome! Looks good from the picture! Where at in Maryland are you?

kenny_strong · 07-10-2009, 08:50 PM

Middletown, its between Frederick and Hagerstown on I 70

**Corts60** · 07-10-2009, 11:58 PM

Welcome. That is a cool story! I guess if I found out that my old '73 Chevy from my high school days was for sale I'd pick it up too!

I used to live in White Marsh about 5 years ago. Funny thing about Maryland, the city is a dirt ball but the surrounding area is so beautiful!

justcuz · 07-11-2009, 11:29 AM

Since it is a short ,fleet, 4x4 GMC, it was well worth buying it back. Tell your wife that this is a better investment than stocks,t-bills or anything else. It will appreciate faster than the rest of our crummy economy! Oh and don't tell her you never plan to sell it! My wife has it figured out though. This old rolling stock is money in the bank. Obomas clunker bill only goes back to 84, so all our older stuff just went up in value.

64c20crewcab · 07-11-2009, 11:35 AM

welcome great story and congrats to ya.

07-10-2009, 08:31 PM	#1
kenny_strong Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: maryland Posts: 218	My truck is finally home I have a story for all of you on my truck that is finally home. Its a 1966 GMC with running gear from a 78 3/4 ton truck. It started in 1998 when I started fixing it up so I could drive it at my high school graduation. I ended up selling it in August of 01 and then moved to Maryland. 2.5 years ago I got a call from my brother that it was for sale on craigslist in the bay area so I called the guy up and agreed to buy it before talking to my wife (HUGE MISTAKE). I ended up having my old man pick it up and store it until I could have it shipped. After the sky high fuel prices of last year I thought I better get it shipped before they go back up so today it arrived today on an 18 wheeler. I feel like its 1998 all over again. I have a LONG list of stuff to do and repairs that the PO did that need to be done right. I need to start with replacing all the brake lines, transmission cooler lines, wood bed, lenses, glove box door, alternator, overflow bottle, wire the 78 steering colum, figuire out hot to fix mounting bolts for steering box, u-joints, rear bumper, paint job and the list goes on and on. I will be asking for help as I work on the list. Attached Images

07-10-2009, 08:37 PM	#2
kenny_strong Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: maryland Posts: 218	Re: My truck is finally home more pictures. I will post more pictures when I can figuire out why it comes u p " upload error" Attached Images

07-10-2009, 08:40 PM	#3
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07-10-2009, 08:48 PM	#4
nhtc33d Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: PA Posts: 326	Re: My truck is finally home Welcome! Looks good from the picture! Where at in Maryland are you?

07-10-2009, 08:50 PM	#5
kenny_strong Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: maryland Posts: 218	Re: My truck is finally home Middletown, its between Frederick and Hagerstown on I 70

07-10-2009, 11:58 PM	#6
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,697	Re: My truck is finally home Welcome. That is a cool story! I guess if I found out that my old '73 Chevy from my high school days was for sale I'd pick it up too! I used to live in White Marsh about 5 years ago. Funny thing about Maryland, the city is a dirt ball but the surrounding area is so beautiful! __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 73 Chevy C20(Daily)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=852767 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(sold)

07-11-2009, 11:29 AM	#7
justcuz Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Alta Loma, Ca. Posts: 930	Re: My truck is finally home Since it is a short ,fleet, 4x4 GMC, it was well worth buying it back. Tell your wife that this is a better investment than stocks,t-bills or anything else. It will appreciate faster than the rest of our crummy economy! Oh and don't tell her you never plan to sell it! My wife has it figured out though. This old rolling stock is money in the bank. Obomas clunker bill only goes back to 84, so all our older stuff just went up in value.

07-11-2009, 11:35 AM	#8
64c20crewcab Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: North SD County Posts: 631	Re: My truck is finally home welcome great story and congrats to ya. __________________ ..............................._________ ......___________//___[[___{\ _____ ...../__(_(O)_)___/____/____/_(O)_/ 1964 C20 Long Stepside 3 Door Crew Cab - Armbruster-Stageway Conversion Y2K INDN Chief "ONE OF A KIND, NOT ONE OF THE CROWD" Aug 2010 - Front end frame cleanup & engine swap done!!! June 2011 - Rear end bagged Sept 2011 - Rebuild motor top end Sept 2012 - Parked and slowly working on it. Aug 2013 - Front end bagged - finally! Aug 2014 - Stepside swap conversion done. Finally ready to start bodywork! Have a few KEWL ideas... Here is my build thread: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=335427

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