Hello from the Heartland - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

GreenAcres · 02-25-2010, 11:53 PM

Hey everybody...been lurking for a month or so while looking at everything from a '64 to '94 (really wanting a '67 or '68 SWB) and all I gotta say is man!!!, there sure is a lot of overpriced junk out there!

I really didn't want a BB but this truck was in my price range, and had to be a runner, not a roller. The "Ol Boy" that bought her in '93 wore out the original 350 and picked up a C30 for the 454 and also scavenged the radiator. He topped it off with a HEI distributor and aluminized dual exhaust. Said the donor was a '72 C30, but my search says that '72 did not have 454 available (where do I look for a date stamp?) Had been sitting for 5 years, ever since his wife suggested "Why don't you quit foolin' with that old truck and buy yourself a new one?" He did "and has never looked back". A bit of gas down the carb and she fired right off. A new rear brake hose and rear tires that held air were all that was needed to get to her hew home this Tuesday eve.

Found out the rear is non-posi cause I got it stuck on my icy driveway (hah!) Don't know if it's a TH350 or 400 (how do I tell?) Really spartan truck, but I like that clean look with no trim. Other than heavy duty springs and a Throttle Control, very few options on the glove box card.

Looking forward to getting back in to wrenching as a past time.

John

ps sorry for the HUGEphotos but the wife and I obviously haven't figured out the camera and download program yet

jb1016 · 02-26-2010, 01:19 AM

Welcome to the board man. Hope you can get those pics up -- we love pictures around here. And you might try posting in the "Engine and Drivetrain" section; I have no doubt those guys can help you ID what you've got.

1ATony · 02-26-2010, 05:08 PM

Welcome to the site

kghtrdr272 · 02-26-2010, 05:44 PM

Welcome to the board from Arlington, TN.

GreenAcres · 02-26-2010, 11:44 PM

Thank you for the welcomes gentlemen. Let me try the images again.

arrrr! obviously, a bit more photo practice is necessary

Rockers are toast, but strange the floor is solid? as well as corners. Bit of rust on brow of the pass side rear WW and lower edge of the tailgate. Also has bondo at the left rear light. Other than this, the only body damage is a crease across the gate. Grill is in great shape.

Will crawl under and ID the tranny tomorrow. Can't wait to tune up the motor and drive to see what may need immediate attention.

hounddogs! · 02-27-2010, 12:01 AM

Welcome from the NW side of Lawrence.

Grmps72 · 02-27-2010, 12:02 AM

New to the board and also just inherited a 1972 C 10 from my grandfather who is the original owner first truck i ever drove at 10 years old now i own it and want to restore it and costumize it. Not very mechanicaly inclined so will be asking a lot of questions.

GreenAcres · 02-27-2010, 01:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jb1016

Welcome to the board man. Hope you can get those pics up -- we love pictures around here. And you might try posting in the "Engine and Drivetrain" section; I have no doubt those guys can help you ID what you've got.

Thanks JB, figured out it's the original TH400 and the 454 was built in '76

wheatlandbrawler · 02-27-2010, 02:57 PM

hey man welcome to the board from salina ks. you came to the rite place, the people on this site are very knowledgeable guys and we have all done it before! good luck with the project bud!

GreenAcres · 02-27-2010, 05:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hounddogs!

Welcome from the NW side of Lawrence.

Thanks houndogs, you goin' to the swap meet end of April? If not hope to see you 'round.

GreenAcres · 02-27-2010, 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wheatlandbrawler

hey man welcome to the board from salina ks. you came to the rite place, the people on this site are very knowledgeable guys and we have all done it before! good luck with the project bud!

Thanks brawler, been a long time since I did any building, it's nice to sit at the 'puter and be flooded with info! Checked out your ride...nice stuff!

wheatlandbrawler · 02-27-2010, 10:36 PM

thanks man i hope it comes togeather half as nice as it sounds! but i appreciate it man. whats your project plans? make sure to post a build thread so everyone can track your progress!

hounddogs! · 02-27-2010, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by GreenAcres

Thanks houndogs, you goin' to the swap meet end of April? If not hope to see you 'round.

Yeah, I've gotta remember that it's a week early this year....

The '68 is a daily driver; we'll cross paths somewhere.

*BGRAFX* · 02-27-2010, 10:54 PM

When and Where is the Swap Meet?????

Nice Truck!

hounddogs! · 02-27-2010, 11:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BGRAFX

When and Where is the Swap Meet?????

Nice Truck!

4/30 to 5/2. DG county fairgrounds (just west of the Farmland plant as you come into town on K10)

http://www.lasr.net/travel/city.php?...=KS0301011e005

tcb-1 · 02-27-2010, 11:46 PM

great swapmeet I may add...

by the way, nice to have another Kansan aboard. Welcome from Shawnee!

wheatlandbrawler · 02-28-2010, 03:03 AM

where is this swap meet? what town i mean?

hounddogs! · 02-28-2010, 08:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wheatlandbrawler

where is this swap meet? what town i mean?

SE side of Lawrence

GreenAcres · 02-28-2010, 10:06 PM

It's April 30 (friday) May 1 & 2 at the Douglas County Fairgrounds, google map 23rd & Harper, Lawrence, KS

thanks tcb-1 and houndogs, maybe we'll see ya there

chipflyer · 02-28-2010, 10:16 PM

Welcome from Topeka!

Jeff

manimal · 03-01-2010, 01:59 AM

Welcome from SoCal! Nice truck.

02-25-2010, 11:53 PM	#1
GreenAcres "I tawt I taw a puddy tat!" Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: KC Posts: 109	Hello from the Heartland Hey everybody...been lurking for a month or so while looking at everything from a '64 to '94 (really wanting a '67 or '68 SWB) and all I gotta say is man!!!, there sure is a lot of overpriced junk out there! I really didn't want a BB but this truck was in my price range, and had to be a runner, not a roller. The "Ol Boy" that bought her in '93 wore out the original 350 and picked up a C30 for the 454 and also scavenged the radiator. He topped it off with a HEI distributor and aluminized dual exhaust. Said the donor was a '72 C30, but my search says that '72 did not have 454 available (where do I look for a date stamp?) Had been sitting for 5 years, ever since his wife suggested "Why don't you quit foolin' with that old truck and buy yourself a new one?" He did "and has never looked back". A bit of gas down the carb and she fired right off. A new rear brake hose and rear tires that held air were all that was needed to get to her hew home this Tuesday eve. Found out the rear is non-posi cause I got it stuck on my icy driveway (hah!) Don't know if it's a TH350 or 400 (how do I tell?) Really spartan truck, but I like that clean look with no trim. Other than heavy duty springs and a Throttle Control, very few options on the glove box card. Looking forward to getting back in to wrenching as a past time. John ps sorry for the HUGEphotos but the wife and I obviously haven't figured out the camera and download program yet __________________ '67 C/20 LWB CST 283/SM420 FleetWood - project "HELL!" '68 GMC 1500 SWB Fleetside 250/TOT SOLD '70 C/10 454/TH400 LWB SOLD Last edited by GreenAcres; 02-26-2010 at 11:24 PM. Reason: deleted huge photo files

02-26-2010, 05:08 PM	#3
1ATony Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Pepperell,Mass Posts: 724	Re: Hello from the Heartland Welcome to the site

02-26-2010, 05:44 PM	#4
kghtrdr272 Easy Rider Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Arlington, TN. Posts: 21	Re: Hello from the Heartland Welcome to the board from Arlington, TN. __________________ Jeremy '85 GMC swb (project) 07 Harley '09 Ford Escape ( the family car)

02-26-2010, 11:44 PM	#5
GreenAcres "I tawt I taw a puddy tat!" Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: KC Posts: 109	Re: Hello from the Heartland Thank you for the welcomes gentlemen. Let me try the images again. arrrr! obviously, a bit more photo practice is necessary Rockers are toast, but strange the floor is solid? as well as corners. Bit of rust on brow of the pass side rear WW and lower edge of the tailgate. Also has bondo at the left rear light. Other than this, the only body damage is a crease across the gate. Grill is in great shape. Will crawl under and ID the tranny tomorrow. Can't wait to tune up the motor and drive to see what may need immediate attention. __________________ '67 C/20 LWB CST 283/SM420 FleetWood - project "HELL!" '68 GMC 1500 SWB Fleetside 250/TOT SOLD '70 C/10 454/TH400 LWB SOLD

02-27-2010, 12:01 AM	#6
hounddogs! Restoring it $200 at a time... Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: NE Kansas Posts: 889	Re: Hello from the Heartland Welcome from the NW side of Lawrence. __________________ Charter member of the 'Put the dimmer switch back on the damn floor where it belongs' Society '68 5.3L-4 speed LWB C20; grandpa bought it for the farm in '71. Now LS 5.3, rather than 327. DD '09 Pilot Weekender '65 Skylark 300-4V-4 speed Wife's '07 Lexus ES350; 117 actuator motors and I can't see the engine. Son's '04 F250 SuperCab 6.0

02-27-2010, 12:02 AM	#7
Grmps72 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 16	Re: Hello from the Heartland New to the board and also just inherited a 1972 C 10 from my grandfather who is the original owner first truck i ever drove at 10 years old now i own it and want to restore it and costumize it. Not very mechanicaly inclined so will be asking a lot of questions.

02-27-2010, 02:57 PM	#9
wheatlandbrawler Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: salina, kansas Posts: 123	Re: Hello from the Heartland hey man welcome to the board from salina ks. you came to the rite place, the people on this site are very knowledgeable guys and we have all done it before! good luck with the project bud! __________________ 1968 swb RIP 408. 388 roller monster mouse, richmond 5 speed. and alot of the stuff that makes you happy. build link. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389826

02-27-2010, 10:36 PM	#12
wheatlandbrawler Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: salina, kansas Posts: 123	Re: Hello from the Heartland thanks man i hope it comes togeather half as nice as it sounds! but i appreciate it man. whats your project plans? make sure to post a build thread so everyone can track your progress! __________________ 1968 swb RIP 408. 388 roller monster mouse, richmond 5 speed. and alot of the stuff that makes you happy. build link. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389826

02-27-2010, 10:54 PM	#14
BGRAFX Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: kansas city Ks Posts: 1,970	Re: Hello from the Heartland When and Where is the Swap Meet????? Nice Truck!

02-27-2010, 11:46 PM	#16
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: Hello from the Heartland great swapmeet I may add... by the way, nice to have another Kansan aboard. Welcome from Shawnee! __________________ Doug THANK YOU to our American Soldiers & Veterans - POW MIA "You will NEVER be forgotten". The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson

02-28-2010, 03:03 AM	#17
wheatlandbrawler Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: salina, kansas Posts: 123	Re: Hello from the Heartland where is this swap meet? what town i mean? __________________ 1968 swb RIP 408. 388 roller monster mouse, richmond 5 speed. and alot of the stuff that makes you happy. build link. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389826

02-28-2010, 10:06 PM	#19
GreenAcres "I tawt I taw a puddy tat!" Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: KC Posts: 109	Re: Hello from the Heartland It's April 30 (friday) May 1 & 2 at the Douglas County Fairgrounds, google map 23rd & Harper, Lawrence, KS thanks tcb-1 and houndogs, maybe we'll see ya there __________________ '67 C/20 LWB CST 283/SM420 FleetWood - project "HELL!" '68 GMC 1500 SWB Fleetside 250/TOT SOLD '70 C/10 454/TH400 LWB SOLD Last edited by GreenAcres; 02-28-2010 at 10:07 PM.

02-28-2010, 10:16 PM	#20
chipflyer Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Topeka, Ks Posts: 2,293	Re: Hello from the Heartland Welcome from Topeka! Jeff __________________ I'm not a pessimist, I'm just optimistic that bad things are going to happen. 1971 Cheyenne Super K10 - tilt, cruise, air, am/fm, tow hooks, factory buckets! 1986 Jeep J10 pickup, - 5.3L Vortec with 4L60e and NP241.

03-01-2010, 01:59 AM	#21
manimal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southern Kalifornia Posts: 3,066	Re: Hello from the Heartland Welcome from SoCal! Nice truck. __________________ ------------------------------------------------------ -Lance 2000 Chevy C2500, 5.7, 4L80e 1999 Suburban K2500, 7.4, 4L80e 1980 Camaro..son's car...PROJECT

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