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Old 04-01-2005, 05:53 PM   #1
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I just found this site and I must say I'm very impressed. I've been looking for a site like this for a while now.

I do have a question that's been puzzling me a little bit.

Last year my friend ask me if I wanted this old truck he bought from some farmers son. Of course I accepted but the thing is I'm not exactly sure what model my truck is. I'm almost positive it is a 71 but like I said the model I'm unsure of. Let me tell ya the things I do know about it so you truck gurus can work your magic. It's a 3/4 ton, 350, 2wd, AT(Really wish it was manual but I got the truck for FREE so I'm not sweatin it ).



I've already done alot of body work and still have alot to do. I've done the whole right side and its looking pretty good. I just ordered some Heddman headers, K&N 14x4 air filter, Accel 8.8 Spiral spark plug wires and a Tach(Find it annoying to not see my RPMs. ). I'm also getting a custom exhaust done sometime within this month.

My next project will be to take the engine out, rebuild it, and strip and paint the engine compartment.

I'd appreciate any feedback on what my truck model is and I'm definately open to suggestions on what I should do with my truck. So you have an idea of where I'm heading with it let me just say it's not going to be stock. I'm going for a newer, beefed up look. I'm almost 100% positive I'm gonna paint it black but I'm thinkin a midnight blue would look great too.

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Old 04-01-2005, 06:06 PM   #2
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2 THE BOARD FROM WEST 10-UH-C

TRUCK, IT'S A GMC GRILL, DOES IT STILL HAVE THE
GLOVEBOX STICKER , ALSO THE VIN NUMBER WILL HELP

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Old 04-01-2005, 06:18 PM   #3
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Welcome from Kansas. Looks like you got a heck of a deal for being free. Lots of GMC people here...somebody will know.
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Old 04-01-2005, 06:20 PM   #4
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No unfortnately the farmer boy could care less about such things. There are alot of things that were chopped, hacked, erased, or destroyed all by this one guy. He had a home stereo system hooked up in the truck if that gives ya a clue .

Let me see about getting the VIN for ya. I believe it's still stamped on a metal plate on the inside of the door frame.
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Old 04-01-2005, 07:23 PM   #5
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I would say a 72 because of the rear view mirror is mounted on the windsheld. But the cab could of been changed or someone might of just mounted the rear view mirror on the windsheld. The VIN will tell you or the title.
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Old 04-01-2005, 10:06 PM   #6
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Ok the VIN is CE134-Z112501
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Old 04-01-2005, 10:10 PM   #7
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Old 04-01-2005, 10:21 PM   #8
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CE134-Z112501

C= Conventional cab
E= eight cylinder
1 = 1/2 ton
34= fleet side box
Z = Fremont assembly plant
1 = 1971

rest is sequence number

I'd say either the vin or cab has been changed...it does look like a 72 cab as the inside rear view mirrors where on the windshileds on 72 cabs. The front bumper is from chev more than likely..no cut outs for the gmc lower singnal lights except 67 which both used same non-cut out bumper anyway.

So check if it has disc brakes up front...as that happened in 71-72

Do the doors have dimples and little screws near the wing windows to attach to the outter door skin..thats a 72 only door..theres lots of ways to tell what is what..and on this board you'll get the answers. Its a good start...and build it how you like.

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Old 04-01-2005, 10:25 PM   #9
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Old 04-01-2005, 11:07 PM   #10
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Welcome to the board, good to see another GMC around!
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Old 04-01-2005, 11:16 PM   #11
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Old 04-01-2005, 11:39 PM   #12
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Awesome thanks a ton guys.

why I think its a 3/4 ton is cause it has the 8 lug wheels and leaf springs on the back.

It has vented drums I believe.
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Old 04-01-2005, 11:50 PM   #13
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Drums all the way around?...then its older 1970 or earlier.

I fits 8 bolt rims its 3/4 ton no doubt. Just letting you know the vin is a 1/2 ton range...unless it started CE234-Z1*****
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Old 04-02-2005, 12:25 AM   #14
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Hmm Interesting...I'll have to check into this
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Old 04-02-2005, 01:39 AM   #15
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Ok I found my title and on the title it says its a 71 GMC C1500. I thought the C1500 was a newer truck. Aren't the old trucks C10, C15 C25 and such?

This picture varifies that it is a GMC. However during my many visits underneath that truck replacing the starter and what not I noticed one side of the cab mount has one less bushing than the other...I guess its possible that the cab was replaced. The tailgate however says Chevrolet so maybe its sittin on a chevrolet frame..I don't know.



Oh and Rod yes, each door has a little dimple with a screw in the middle. Notice in this pic.


Not sure if this helps any but its got a heater but no air conditioning. Was it 73 they started putting air in it? My friend(the guy who gave me this truck) has an old GMC that I thought was a 73 and it has air conditioning. It looks alot like my truck.

Oh and the gas tank is behind the seat. Again I'm new to all these truck models and such so I'm trying to throw out any information that might be helpful to you guys.

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Old 04-02-2005, 03:07 AM   #16
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Welcome to the board from BC Canada! Your truck looks like it's in good hands, keep up the good work!
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Old 04-02-2005, 08:17 AM   #17
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DOORS ARE DEFINATELY 72'S STILL A VERY NICE RIG FOR FREE,
EVEN IF IT IS A LIL BIT OF FRANKENSTEINED, OUTSIDE OF US ON
THIS BOARD, VERY FEW PEOPLE WILL NO IT'S BEEN MISMATCHED,
I SAY YOU SCORED, HELL I'LL TAKE IT IF THAT BOTHERS YOU.
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Old 04-02-2005, 03:49 PM   #18
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Doesn't bother me in the least. Just wondered what I was working with.

Thanks for all your help guys.
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Old 04-02-2005, 07:41 PM   #19
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Welcome from south Mississippi. Looks like you got a got solid start for your project. The price was extremely reasonable.

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Looks like a 72 to me from the doors,and mirror,and the grille is also 71-72 model.Looks like a nice truck for a project.And the price was right

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Old 04-02-2005, 07:51 PM   #21
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Hey I have a question. Like I mentioned in the top of my post I just bought some heddman headers. They will be here Monday or Tuesday. My question is do I need to put any sealer, or anything on my gaskets or bolts? I want to make sure I install these headers properly so I can get the full potential out of them. I've never had to replace headers or exhaust manifolds so this is rather new to me. Any tips would be awesome.
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Old 04-02-2005, 08:03 PM   #22
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I forgot who asked but I do have disk brakes in the front.
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Old 04-03-2005, 12:51 AM   #23
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Hello all, qtpie here, imported to Salina Ks from Lincoln Ne. Husband Ran Man and I are currently working on a 67 stepside longbox or at least it is for now, also have a 69 fleetside that we are using for parts, going to take a while though as no $$$ to do all we want. Have enjoyed your site and I am learning as I go, Ran Man is the body man and I do the engine. Also love to quilt and make wall hangings. (in my spare time.) HA HA I am sure we will be asking a few questions as we go.
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Old 04-03-2005, 12:54 AM   #24
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Not exactly the place to post that but...welcome .
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Old 04-03-2005, 01:19 AM   #25
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Welcome to the Board.

Those Rivets holding the VIN tag on don't look like the factory rose rivets..... Hard to tell from the picture tho, looks like a good base to build a truck how ya want it without fear of originality freaks trying to kill you
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