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09-21-2012, 02:25 PM
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Hey everybody, I just signed up on the site! I have a '68 GMC 1500 Fleetside that I got dirt cheap from a previous owner who wasn't using it.
My truck was in pretty bad shape, especially in the cab. The floor was rusted out in all four corners and the cab mounts were rotted beyond recognition. I lifted the cab and cut out the whole floor pan, replaced it with a new one, and put on new cab corners. I got new cab mounts and put the cab back on. I already had the frame blasted and painted. If I said that I did countless hours of body work on this baby, it would be an understatement. I had all of the body panels off the truck, pulled all of the dents, welded in new metal, and sanded it all. Finally I primed the whole thing and put it back together. Its not painted yet, but it will be soon, I hope. Anyway, I am 16 years old and I love this old truck. I hope to put some pics up soon.
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09-21-2012, 02:35 PM
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Re: Just signed up!
welcome to the board and you know i got to do this
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09-21-2012, 06:19 PM
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All right here are some pics of the truck as it is now. I'm still working on the bed. It needs new supports and some body work. Ill get some project pics up soon.
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09-21-2012, 06:54 PM
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Here are some pics from under the hood. The engine is the original 350 with an Edelbrock Performer Series carb. Other than that, there has been no work done to it. The '71 at the bottom is my dad's, and we're kind of using it as a parts truck right now.
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09-21-2012, 07:15 PM
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Welcome to the forum! I need your radio and your ashtray! lol
Looks like a good foundation for a project truck!
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09-21-2012, 07:42 PM
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nice looking place to start and welcome to the forum
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09-21-2012, 10:17 PM
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Welcome! You will find this to be a great source of info and parts. You got a nice truck to start with. Good building!
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09-21-2012, 10:48 PM
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Welcome aboard I'm sure you'll love this site
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09-22-2012, 12:12 AM
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WELCOME from Oklahoma..
Looks like you have a nice start.
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09-22-2012, 12:32 AM
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Welcome to the board!!!! You will learn alot from the folks here! I know I have!
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09-22-2012, 03:47 PM
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Nice job! Did you install that brake booster?
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09-22-2012, 03:52 PM
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Welcome to the forum. It looks like your learning a lot at a young age. Glad to see you interested in old trucks rather than new import cars.
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09-22-2012, 05:39 PM
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welcome and great start.
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09-22-2012, 05:47 PM
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Welcome! This is a great place for help and info!
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09-22-2012, 06:54 PM
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Hey chill68 ...
 to the forums and  from Ohio.  on one  looking  
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09-22-2012, 06:54 PM
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Glad you're here!! On a side note, you're so young, quit while you still can!! If not, you'll be in your thirties with a yard full of rusty trucks, a shop thats never big enough, AND YOU'LL BE GRINNING FROM EAR TO EAR!!
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09-24-2012, 02:33 PM
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Howdy, And welcome from Buford,ga.
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09-24-2012, 04:07 PM
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Also welcome from Central Florida! Very cool 68 GMC. Glad to see a youngster not afraid to jump in with both feet. You are going to have quite the special truck when your done.
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09-24-2012, 04:59 PM
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09-24-2012, 05:15 PM
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Welcome from TN ! I really like the 68 year model GMC. I wish mine was a slant nose
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10-15-2012, 07:47 PM
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Here's my bed, everybody. Its gonna be a piece of work but I think I can whip back into shape. Right now I'm doing a little bit of body work on the side panels.
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10-15-2012, 07:53 PM
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welcome from Texas, looks like you have a good start, you and your dad have fun with your truck...
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10-15-2012, 08:09 PM
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Welcome to the greatest site u will ever find on the net!
U will never be the same after spending time here and with your truck. I hope your grilfriend understands this as well. She is going to miss u. 
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10-15-2012, 08:31 PM
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Hello and Welcome
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10-15-2012, 08:35 PM
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Good thing about the bed is, alot of bolts and a couple of welds and it comes right a part.....
Smitty
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