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cbeebe · 06-26-2003, 10:32 PM

Hi all -
Just picked up a '67 GMC longwheelbase. I think it is all original....the numbers on the engine and tranny match what is in the glovebox. It has the 305E with the 3 speed. I've been plinking around trying to find a good resource to decode VIN and paintcodes to make sure that everything is copacetic but can't find the info. VIN is CM1590DCxxxxA, paint code is 557AA.

Does anyone have the info for this or point me to the right place?

Also, is there a contact at GM where I can order the original build info? Any other nobrainer resources I should know?

Thanks for any and all help.....

Curtis

krue · 06-26-2003, 10:36 PM

I know we where talking about this somewhere, I'll look and see if I can find the GMC decoder.

krue · 06-26-2003, 10:42 PM

I couldn't find it but I believe Longhornmail has it. I am sure he'll help you out!

Hutch · 06-27-2003, 12:01 AM

Welcome to the board from the big state of Texas
Here is a link to GMC Pauls web-site that will help with the Vin #
GMC Pauls GMC Data

Here is a link to the standard production colors for 1967 GMC

Autocolorlibrary GMC 1967

There were special orders also. Some will be listed under the DSO
box on the glovebox data sheet. (Dealer Supplied Opton)

There is quite a bit of data on this subject in the board archives but for the time being the search option is disabled.
When it becomes available again give it a try.

Have fun

wHATANERD · 06-27-2003, 04:36 AM

Welcome again from the great state of Texas

cbeebe · 06-27-2003, 07:26 AM

Thanks for the warm welcomes. I'l check out the referenced sites to see what I see.

I'm sure I'll be in touch.

One other question. Is there a "Bible" restoration for these trucks? There are a couple of minor items that I'll need to restore to original (like the black painted trim on the chrome grill) and I'd like to see how it originally looked.

thanks again,
Curtis

**CPNE** · 06-27-2003, 09:26 AM

GMCPaul (aka Paul Robbins) would be you GMC Bible. Not sure what printed material there is though. He is a hard man to contact and is at The Carlisle PA show through the weekend. Go to www.gmcpauls.com for contact info.

As for your grille, I don't think the correct 67 grille had any black accents on it except for the lettering (maybe this is what you are referring to). The 71/72 grille certainly did, maybe someone swapped? The 67 grill is a one-year-only item and should have GMC stamped in the center and your hood should be void of emblems/lettering.

cbeebe · 06-27-2003, 10:36 AM

That's how it looks....I assumed that the "GMC" or other accents were painted at one time but that's what I get for assuming.

Thanks again...I'll try to get hold of Paul after Carlisle.

C

cbeebe · 06-27-2003, 01:55 PM

That's how it looks....I assumed that the "GMC" or other accents were painted at one time but that's what I get for assuming.

Thanks again...I'll try to get hold of Paul after Carlisle.

C

**Palf70Step** · 06-27-2003, 05:00 PM

Welcome to the board from the very soggy southern Mississippi.

**68 Stepside** · 06-27-2003, 06:45 PM

Welcome from a fellow Tampa resident!

cbeebe · 06-29-2003, 07:55 AM

thanks again for all the kind words...

After driving the truck for a couple of days, I've found two problems:

1) the old Stromburg carb doesn't seem to hold any fuel in it's bowl overnight. It will start on the first try all day long but once it sits overnight I've got to pump the pedal about 30 times to get any fuel to it. Looks like someone has installed a checkvalve in the fuel line between the pump and the carb to keep gas from draining out, but it still does overnight. Any thoughts?

2) Sometimes it is very difficult to get the 3-speed tranny in reverse, and yesterday I had a hard time getting it into first, too. I can usually fiddle around with putting it in neutral, then another gear, then nursing it into reverse but occasionaly I have to turn off the engine, put it in reverse, then restart it. I't isn't binding, just grinding the gears. I know reverse isn't synchro, but it shouldn't be THAT tough. The other gears are fine and the clutch seems fine...no creep, no slippage. It has the factory HD clutch, I think.

Let me know any ideas.....

Curtis

71GMC_3/4T · 06-29-2003, 10:26 AM

Sounds like your clutch isn't disengaging completely. Or you aren't pushing the pedal far enough down. If it's a new clutch, try readjusting it so it will disengage with the pedal closer to the top.

Congrats on your new purchase, and welcome to the board!

formerfordguy · 06-29-2003, 10:32 AM

welcome in kind of new here but welcome.

Chevy4Life · 06-29-2003, 02:23 PM

Welcome from Vegas. Good Luck with the new truck.

06-26-2003, 10:32 PM	#1
cbeebe Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Tampa Posts: 17	Newbie questions Hi all - Just picked up a '67 GMC longwheelbase. I think it is all original....the numbers on the engine and tranny match what is in the glovebox. It has the 305E with the 3 speed. I've been plinking around trying to find a good resource to decode VIN and paintcodes to make sure that everything is copacetic but can't find the info. VIN is CM1590DCxxxxA, paint code is 557AA. Does anyone have the info for this or point me to the right place? Also, is there a contact at GM where I can order the original build info? Any other nobrainer resources I should know? Thanks for any and all help..... Curtis Last edited by cbeebe; 07-02-2003 at 11:21 AM.

06-26-2003, 10:36 PM	#2
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Welcome to the board from Mississippi! I know we where talking about this somewhere, I'll look and see if I can find the GMC decoder. __________________ "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"

06-26-2003, 10:42 PM	#3
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	I couldn't find it but I believe Longhornmail has it. I am sure he'll help you out! __________________ "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"

06-27-2003, 12:01 AM	#4
Hutch Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Grapevine, Tx. Posts: 2,142	Welcome to the board from the big state of Texas Here is a link to GMC Pauls web-site that will help with the Vin # GMC Pauls GMC Data Here is a link to the standard production colors for 1967 GMC Autocolorlibrary GMC 1967 There were special orders also. Some will be listed under the DSO box on the glovebox data sheet. (Dealer Supplied Opton) There is quite a bit of data on this subject in the board archives but for the time being the search option is disabled. When it becomes available again give it a try. Have fun __________________ John Hutchison Grapevine,Texas 68 1/2 t swb 68 Mustang 69 Jaguar 71 1/2 t swb 88 Supra CompTs6m 93 Escort GT 2005 Corolla XRS

06-27-2003, 04:36 AM	#5
wHATANERD Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Uvalde, Tx Posts: 407	Welcome again from the great state of Texas __________________ 1969 C/10 Longbed undergoing rebuild. Old Chevy's Never Die, They Just Rust Around The Edges

06-27-2003, 07:26 AM	#6
cbeebe Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Tampa Posts: 17	Thanks for the warm welcomes. I'l check out the referenced sites to see what I see. I'm sure I'll be in touch. One other question. Is there a "Bible" restoration for these trucks? There are a couple of minor items that I'll need to restore to original (like the black painted trim on the chrome grill) and I'd like to see how it originally looked. thanks again, Curtis

06-27-2003, 09:26 AM	#7
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,662	GMCPaul (aka Paul Robbins) would be you GMC Bible. Not sure what printed material there is though. He is a hard man to contact and is at The Carlisle PA show through the weekend. Go to www.gmcpauls.com for contact info. As for your grille, I don't think the correct 67 grille had any black accents on it except for the lettering (maybe this is what you are referring to). The 71/72 grille certainly did, maybe someone swapped? The 67 grill is a one-year-only item and should have GMC stamped in the center and your hood should be void of emblems/lettering. __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

06-27-2003, 10:36 AM	#8
cbeebe Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Tampa Posts: 17	That's how it looks....I assumed that the "GMC" or other accents were painted at one time but that's what I get for assuming. Thanks again...I'll try to get hold of Paul after Carlisle. C

06-27-2003, 01:55 PM	#9
cbeebe Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Tampa Posts: 17	That's how it looks....I assumed that the "GMC" or other accents were painted at one time but that's what I get for assuming. Thanks again...I'll try to get hold of Paul after Carlisle. C

06-27-2003, 05:00 PM	#10
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,216	Welcome to the board from the very soggy southern Mississippi. __________________ 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!

06-27-2003, 06:45 PM	#11
68 Stepside huh? Join Date: May 2000 Location: Washington, Illinois Posts: 5,690	Welcome from a fellow Tampa resident! __________________ Someday when I'm lonely, Wishing you weren't so far away, Then I will remember Things we said today. RIP El Jay

06-29-2003, 07:55 AM	#12
cbeebe Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Tampa Posts: 17	Couple of problems... thanks again for all the kind words... After driving the truck for a couple of days, I've found two problems: 1) the old Stromburg carb doesn't seem to hold any fuel in it's bowl overnight. It will start on the first try all day long but once it sits overnight I've got to pump the pedal about 30 times to get any fuel to it. Looks like someone has installed a checkvalve in the fuel line between the pump and the carb to keep gas from draining out, but it still does overnight. Any thoughts? 2) Sometimes it is very difficult to get the 3-speed tranny in reverse, and yesterday I had a hard time getting it into first, too. I can usually fiddle around with putting it in neutral, then another gear, then nursing it into reverse but occasionaly I have to turn off the engine, put it in reverse, then restart it. I't isn't binding, just grinding the gears. I know reverse isn't synchro, but it shouldn't be THAT tough. The other gears are fine and the clutch seems fine...no creep, no slippage. It has the factory HD clutch, I think. Let me know any ideas..... Curtis

06-29-2003, 10:26 AM	#13
71GMC_3/4T Weapons Of Construction Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 1,095	Sounds like your clutch isn't disengaging completely. Or you aren't pushing the pedal far enough down. If it's a new clutch, try readjusting it so it will disengage with the pedal closer to the top. Congrats on your new purchase, and welcome to the board! __________________ 1971 GMC 2500, 402/TH400 4.10 Daily Driver Lafayette, CO

06-29-2003, 10:32 AM	#14
formerfordguy 72 GMC SWB Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colorado City, tx Posts: 105	welcome in kind of new here but welcome.

06-29-2003, 02:23 PM	#15
Chevy4Life Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 749	Welcome from Vegas. Good Luck with the new truck.



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