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10-16-2014, 12:13 AM
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1971 gmc 5500
This is my first post - May take a bit to get it right
 Just finished a rebuild on my old 5500. Upgraded from 350 4 speed to a 366 5 speed, new hoist under the deck, new brakes and paint |
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10-16-2014, 06:18 AM
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Re: 1971 gmc 5500
Nice!
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10-16-2014, 07:00 AM
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Re: 1971 gmc 5500
Yes indeed she's nice! Good to go another 40 years? That Super Visor looks right on there
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10-16-2014, 08:35 AM
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Re: 1971 gmc 5500
Nice! So it's a dump bed?
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10-16-2014, 10:56 AM
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Re: 1971 gmc 5500
Nice rig!
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10-16-2014, 02:32 PM
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Re: 1971 gmc 5500
Thx guys. I've had the truck for many years and it came due for another clean up. The project started as just the installation of the hoist to enable the dump function for the previously solid deck. Of course the project evolved to include the replacement of engine, transmission, front and rear axles and paint
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10-16-2014, 07:22 PM
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Re: 1971 gmc 5500
Looks real nice!
Did the truck originally have Spokes like it does now? Bill
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10-16-2014, 07:25 PM
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Re: 1971 gmc 5500
Also tell us a little more about your John Deere Tractors there. I'm especially taking notice of the second one over.
Bill
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10-16-2014, 08:49 PM
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Re: 1971 gmc 5500
Nice restoration and upgrade on your truck . I had a platform dump, bought new in '53, make a versatile rig .
Is the JD a GP model " |
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10-16-2014, 09:07 PM
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Re: 1971 gmc 5500
The truck was originally a 5500 with the smaller bud style wheels - the donor truck that I took the engine, transmission and hoist from also donated the front and rear axles with the 10.00 x 20 Dayton wheels - I am still looking for the wider front fenders to finish it up.
The tractor is a 1948 John Deere D - quite common in this part of Canada - this tractor was owned by my grandfather - I restored it and a 1946 Maple Leaf Chev for my daughters wedding props a couple years ago Any excuse for a project
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10-16-2014, 09:18 PM
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Re: 1971 gmc 5500
Here are a couple of pics of the 5500 the last time I did it up in about 1995
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10-16-2014, 09:25 PM
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Re: 1971 gmc 5500
Nice looking "D".
I'm a JD fan myself. I have a '59 435. Nice '46 Chevy truck as well. Bill
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10-16-2014, 10:33 PM
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Re: 1971 gmc 5500
Very nice GMC, you don't see GMC's very often.
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10-16-2014, 10:57 PM
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Re: 1971 gmc 5500
Thanks everyone - appreciate all the feedback!
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10-17-2014, 10:07 PM
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Re: 1971 gmc 5500
very nice truck, do you have any under the hood pics ?
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10-21-2014, 08:54 PM
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Re: 1971 gmc 5500
Hi fire thorn - nothing fancy under the hood - just very functional
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10-21-2014, 08:59 PM
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Re: 1971 gmc 5500
Another angle
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10-21-2014, 09:04 PM
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Re: 1971 gmc 5500
Hauling leaves last nite - not working it very hard
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10-21-2014, 09:06 PM
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Re: 1971 gmc 5500
Loading the easy way
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12-04-2014, 03:04 PM
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Re: 1971 gmc 5500
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08-02-2016, 08:52 PM
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Re: 1971 gmc 5500
The Genesis of my project
http://i989.photobucket.com/albums/a...207_125823.jpg 1971 GMC 5500, i only hope mine will look as good as yours |
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08-26-2016, 07:17 AM
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Re: 1971 gmc 5500
If those are 5500's.....then what is this?http://flic.kr/p/LxX5Sn
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08-26-2016, 08:50 AM
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Re: 1971 gmc 5500
I would have to check my books to be sure, but I believe those 5500's are "E's".
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