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Old 02-26-2005, 10:21 PM   #1
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Fresh Meat - Now with picture!

Hello, everybody. I just discovered this forum, and it looks like it's just what I've been looking for.

I've got a 1972 GMC l/b in the garage that I've been pouring most of my spare cash into for the last few months, getting it back to rolling/ road worthy shape. It's pretty original, except that about 7 years ago the original 6 banger failed the bottom end, so dad and my brother put in a 350 w/auto from an 81 Chevy. It's an Original Northern Alberta Truck, and a low mileage unit, at that, less than 70,000 original kms.

The truck's been in my garage for the last 4 years, up on jackstands until I got enough cash to put some effort into the truck, as it needed to pass an insurance inspection, and was in need of some TLC for that to happen.

So far, I've sourced 15x8 rallys, and had them powdercoated grey, installed 235/60 front, and 275/60 rear Goodyear Eagle GT II's

ECE delivered 3 boxes last week with a premium drop kit (3.5/5) Super Track Bar, and Swingarm Lowering brackets.

Currently I've got the complete suspension disassembled, sandblasted and painted lower control arms, and waiting for some assorted new hardware to arrive to start re-assembly. Rear trailing arms have the U-bolts completely rusted into them, and I'm sourcing replacements, which should arrive late next week.

Anyway, not meaning to ramble on, but just thought I'd fill everyone in.

Once I get the truck out of the garage, I'll take some pics for everyone to look at.

Cheers,
Chad.

btw, Elsie was Grandma's name, and she drove the truck from when Grandad passed, until she died, so the buildup is a tribute to her, so I thought it would be a fitting name.
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Old 02-27-2005, 02:13 AM   #2
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First of all to the board. It sounds like you're going to have a nice ride when everything's done, make sure you get us some pictures. I bet that truck has a lot of semimental value to you since your grandparents drove it and now it's yours. Hope everything works out for you and your truck!
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Old 02-27-2005, 03:05 AM   #3
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welcome to the board!!!!where are you from in alberta?we need pics!!!!!!!
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Old 02-27-2005, 10:33 AM   #4
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Welcome to the board from southern orgon sound like you got a good start..
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Old 02-27-2005, 12:31 PM   #5
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Welcome from SW Washington State..
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Old 02-27-2005, 10:53 PM   #6
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Thanks for the welcomes, everyone.

Longhorn, I'm in Nanton, less than an hour south of Calgary, although I spent most of my life in the Peace River region of the province. I'll post some pictures in a couple of days, once I get the garage cleaned up a bit. 30 years of mud, rust and grime all over the place from the undercarriage of the GMC
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2.5" dual exhaust with Hooker Aero Chambers
Holley 670 Street Avenger Edelbrock Performer RPM on GMPP 290HP 350
ECE drop 3.5/5
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Old 02-27-2005, 11:32 PM   #7
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welcome to the board!!!!where are you from in alberta?we need pics!!!!!!!
Welcome I live real close to this guy!! This is a great place to talk truck!
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Old 02-28-2005, 05:55 PM   #8
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Old 03-02-2005, 09:08 AM   #9
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Welcome to the forum Elsie72 . It sounds like you have a good start on a nice truck. Show us some pics when you can....
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Old 03-02-2005, 11:28 AM   #10
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Welcome from Mo.Sounds like a great truck.

We love garage pics
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Old 03-02-2005, 11:54 AM   #11
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Welcome from a fellow Albertan. I've been through Nanton many times back when I was working in Calgary. Actually I drove through just recently to pick up a 3/4ton 4x4 (it was in Pincher Creek).
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Old 03-02-2005, 11:36 PM   #12
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Old 03-03-2005, 12:21 PM   #13
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Old 03-06-2005, 03:29 PM   #14
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Thanks, again everybody. I went out and snapped a picture of the truck (and garage) in it's present state, for everyone to see. I've actually got the trailing arms back in and attached to the rear-end. I should have the rear brake lines and hose swapped out, and the brakes re-assembled, with the springs, shocks and track bar back in. Should have some more pics once that's all together and the truck's off the stands and back resting on it's tires.
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2.5" dual exhaust with Hooker Aero Chambers
Holley 670 Street Avenger Edelbrock Performer RPM on GMPP 290HP 350
ECE drop 3.5/5
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Old 03-06-2005, 05:29 PM   #15
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Very Nice!!
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Re: Fresh Meat

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Old 12-01-2008, 09:57 PM   #17
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Re: Fresh Meat

to the board from Mid-MO!!!

You'll find this place to become your second home. There's tons of information, friends, parts, .... and so much more.
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