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10-02-2004, 01:50 PM
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Led Sled! Discs R 4 ME!
 
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Toms River, NJ, USA (Transplanted Hoosier)
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55-59 october TOTM nominations
I would like to open nominations
Please give a history and details of the truck! Thanks, Denny |
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10-02-2004, 01:52 PM
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Is it bad form to nominate my truck as POSOTM then turn around and put it in here! LOL
 I'm kidding...I wouldn't even joke about putting my truck in here...it doens't even have real eyebrows!  There is however... 2 newbies on the 55-59 board with 2 very nice rides!!!!!
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10-02-2004, 02:38 PM
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Led Sled! Discs R 4 ME!
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LOL Shawna, I think I got ya beat on the POSOTM
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10-02-2004, 02:44 PM
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Led Sled! Discs R 4 ME!
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10-02-2004, 03:58 PM
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Led Sled! Discs R 4 ME!
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I nominate northerngmc for his '59
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10-02-2004, 10:31 PM
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Peanut head?
 :p :p LMAO K I nominate IChevyluvr |
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10-03-2004, 01:24 AM
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Led Sled! Discs R 4 ME!
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10-03-2004, 03:55 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Whitehorse YK Canada
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Bio
DennyB pm'ed me and asked for a Bio.
So here it goes..... I was born in a small rural Alberta town......... oh you meant the truck! The was purchased new in a small rural Alberta town, Wetaskiwin to be exact by a farmer. He also purchased a brand new GMC grain truck the same year. Fast forward to 1989 when I found it sitting a few blocks from my parents house. The truck had passed through two owners both hoping to fix it up prior to me purchasing it. I registered it back on the road as the second registered owner in the fall of 1989. Before putting it on the road I had to go over the mechanics of the truck and install new tires. In 1995 my father and I pulled the engine out and took the head off. Realizing that it needed more than just a set of rings my brother spoke to the shop teacher at my high school shop, and he was more than happy to have the chance to rebuild a 235 I6. The high school students tore the engine apart, rebored it, rebuilt it, and reassembled it. I bought the parts and they did the labour. A great deal for both of us! In 2002 I finally maded the decision to have the body painted, which turned into a frame off restoration. I did not want to paint the truck until I had found front signal lights, they are not reproduced and NOS are hard to find. I do not do body work so I found a hop that would. It started out as a simple paint job that got carried away. I was swapping cabs, so why not paint the frame. The frame was painted so why not repaint and detail the engine., etc, etc, etc........ The truck in a 1959 GMC 9314, which is a Canadian half ton short box stepside. Canadian GMC's have Chevrolet drivetrains, therefore it has a 235 I6, and 3 speed manaul transmission. The truck is painted 2002 Chevrolet Truck light pewter. The box now has all stainless steel hardward, oak wood and still has tailgate chains, but the stake pockets were removed. The wheels are stock with 48-54 GMC hubcaps and the proper trim rings. Inside it has an original seat that I found in a firetruck, the seat cover is still the original cover without any rips or tears. I have managed to find an original tach, AM radio and deluxe heater for the truck. The truck was in Classic Trucks May 2004 Classic Cruisers and a feature article in the June 2004 Canadian Classic magazine. I have included a before picture. Any questions?
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Blaine 59 GMC 9314 a.k.a. Whoopee 68 C20 50th Anniversary a.k.a. The Rat http://www.flickr.com/photos/northerngmc/ http://www.members.tripod.com/P-wee/index_032.htm 1.61803 is one H of a lot better than 3.14159, no really it is! |
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10-04-2004, 11:22 PM
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Led Sled! Discs R 4 ME!
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Toms River, NJ, USA (Transplanted Hoosier)
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I also Nominate cadman89
 Come on people, We need a few more. It is OK to nominate yourself
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10-05-2004, 09:36 AM
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Location: Jacksonville, FL
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Hi Guys
Here is "THE PURPLE MONSTER" "SHE" is a 1956 GMC series 100 My wife Kelly drives the truck all the time even though it has no power steering or power brakes. I use her all the time for work. (The truck not Kelly) This past weekend I had her filled with cut up logs from a downed tree. She has a late model 350 Chevy Engine with a Edelbrock Cam and 4-Barrel Carb. The transmission is an Automatic hooked into the original column shifter.   Why do I call her "THE PURPLE MONSTER" ? Because "She" has an attitude and those little glass packs it makes her Growl. Scott Mumford Jacksonville, FL smumfor@citicorp.com
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10-06-2004, 01:57 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Stony mountain Mb
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Oh my. I could not compete agaisnt those beutiful machines. They are work of arts.
My truck is all oringial except paint, and hubcaps. It was bought From a guy who didn't know what he had. I picked it up for a song. The tailgate gate was welded on upside the motor was blowen. pieces missing but to me it was a fantastic. I happened to have a 235 that I pulled out of a 55 sub that I found in a bush (completely distroyed). It is now all cleaned up most parts have been found and all the bolts tightened or replaced. The tail gate is right now. I drive it back and forth to work, pick up lumber, and do dump runs. Its not a princess its a TRUCK.
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59  sb stepsideall original except paint. Opps this is old it has been changed. |
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10-06-2004, 12:06 PM
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Led Sled! Discs R 4 ME!
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10-06-2004, 01:11 PM
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Ichevyluvr, post the picture from the photoshop with the chopped top, wheels and shaved handles and emblems!
Although I like the original look better. You have a great looking truck, come on join in.
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Blaine 59 GMC 9314 a.k.a. Whoopee 68 C20 50th Anniversary a.k.a. The Rat http://www.flickr.com/photos/northerngmc/ http://www.members.tripod.com/P-wee/index_032.htm 1.61803 is one H of a lot better than 3.14159, no really it is! |
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10-06-2004, 09:21 PM
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Do you feel Lucky...?
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Location: Saskatchewan
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Whoa, some nice looking 55-59's, also kidna neat that they are all GMC's... I kinda expected to see mine on here, but yeah, haha guess Im not in the class as of yet. Again, very beautiful trucks.
Lucky
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1959 Chevy Shortbox Stepside 1969 Chevy Custom C/10 1991 S-10 Blazer Sport 2003 Dodge SX2.0 R/T 2001 Mountain Cat 800 LE |
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10-06-2004, 09:45 PM
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Who has that one 55-59 that he just finished restoring? It is BRIGHT red, with TT2's I believe. Short Step. That thing is BADAZZ, and definately belongs on here...
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Brian Pal 1971 Cheyenne 10 454/th400-Undergoing a full frame off resto. 1972 Chevy short/step 2wd, 350/th350 1983 M1009 CUCV Military K5 Blazer 1981 Dodge 1 ton 4x4 dually flatbed |
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10-06-2004, 10:16 PM
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Led Sled! Discs R 4 ME!
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Good Question Brian!
Any ideas? |
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10-06-2004, 11:37 PM
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Can Peanut head nomonate 2!! It's REsin Addict's truck!! |
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10-07-2004, 12:39 AM
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Some more pics of my truck. Ok.
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59 sb stepsideall original except paint. Opps this is old it has been changed. |
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10-07-2004, 12:39 AM
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Hey thats my nomination!
Thats the one though!
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Brian Pal 1971 Cheyenne 10 454/th400-Undergoing a full frame off resto. 1972 Chevy short/step 2wd, 350/th350 1983 M1009 CUCV Military K5 Blazer 1981 Dodge 1 ton 4x4 dually flatbed |
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10-07-2004, 10:11 AM
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Led Sled! Discs R 4 ME!
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Peanut head,
Thanks for the picture! Do you know whos truck it is? Ichevyluvr, Thanks for the extra pictures. Lucky59, Jump right in and consider yourself nominated To all ~ I will post a form for you all to fill out-just fill in the blanks. I think that will help. A bio is also nice. So far the nominees are: northerngmc IChevyluvr cadman89 Lucky59 Resin Addict Did I miss anyone? Nominations will close on 10/14/04 and voting will begin I will setup a poll for voting. Denny Last edited by DennyB; 10-07-2004 at 07:46 PM. |
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10-07-2004, 10:13 AM
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Led Sled! Discs R 4 ME!
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Rico Bob,
I have not seen your truck, What ya got? |
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10-07-2004, 10:22 AM
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Led Sled! Discs R 4 ME!
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Just Revise this for your truck If you like, Thanks
General
Manufacturer: ----- Year:19-- How long have you owned this truck?:---- History behind the truck: Chassis Suspension type:----- Front Brakes: ---- Modifications: Rear Brakes: Steering: Front and rear tire/wheel type:---- Front differential type / Gears: --- Rear differential type / Gears: --- Body Color Scheme:---- Modifications:--- Paint Type:---- Painter:--- Bodyman:--- Interior Color:--- Material:---- Upholsterer:--- Wiring:--- Modifications: Steering wheel/Column:---- Stereo--- Air Conditioning:--- Instrument Gauges:--- Engine Cubic Inch:-- Manufacturer:--- Camshaft:--- Cylinder heads:--- Valve Covers:--- Intake Manifold:---- Ignition System:--- Exhaust type:-- Transmission Automatic / Standard:--- Torque Converter:--- Modifications:--- Shifter type:--- Drive Shaft: --- |
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10-07-2004, 10:56 AM
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Stop by the shop for a pre-election beer!
Free beer this Saturday at my shop!
General Manufacturer: GMC Year:1959 How long have you owned this truck?:15 years History behind the truck: I am the second registered owner of this vehicle. I bought it as a used, very used farm truck. I drove it on and off for 13 years before restoring it. Chassis Suspension type:Stock Front Brakes: Stock Modifications: rebuilt to stock Rear Brakes: Stock Steering: Stock manual Front and rear tire/wheel type:Stock wheels with original trim rings and 48-54 GMC hubcaps. Upgraded to radial tires P205 75 R15 Front differential type / Gears: N/A Rear differential type / Gears: Stock 3.90:1 Body Color Scheme:One colour, 2002 Chevrolet light pewter Modifications:no stake pockets in bed Paint Type:---- Painter:Randy Wright Bodyman:Historic Auto, Wetaskiwin AB Canada Interior Color:2002 Chevrolet light pewter, with dash top and steering column painted grey. Material:Original seat from a 1958 fire truck Upholsterer:General Motors Wiring:Stock Modifications: Steering wheel/Column:stock Stereo Original GMC AM radio Air Conditioning:Model 2255 (two windows/two vents open 55pmh) Instrument Gauges:Stock GMC with factory GMC (Sun) tach Engine Cubic Inch:235 Manufacturer:General Motors Camshaft:Stock Cylinder heads:Stock Valve Covers:Stock Intake Manifold:Stock Ignition System:Stock Exhaust type:Stock Transmission Automatic / Standard:3 speed standard Torque Converter:N/A Modifications:--- Shifter type:stock column shift Drive Shaft: stock BY THE WAY, I really didn't know how to say this above but my truck is STOCK! 
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Blaine 59 GMC 9314 a.k.a. Whoopee 68 C20 50th Anniversary a.k.a. The Rat http://www.flickr.com/photos/northerngmc/ http://www.members.tripod.com/P-wee/index_032.htm 1.61803 is one H of a lot better than 3.14159, no really it is! |
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10-07-2004, 11:01 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Jacksonville, FL
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WOW! I thought my truck was PURPLE but that Red truck sure is "RED" How do you get a truck that LOW?Subframe out of a? Wish I could get the front of "Frances the Purple Monster" down about 4-5 inches.
Scott
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10-07-2004, 11:33 AM
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Northerngmc.
You have the best truck. Hands down that is the best restro I have everseen. the detail on the motor alone. I am speechless. all I could say when looking at the pics was........ WOW!!!!!!
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