Project Vin Dog - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

2ndGenRR · 12-13-2006, 03:24 PM

I'm not a huge believer in fate, but every once in awhile something happens that makes me scratch my head. I very recently sold my '62 C-10 and was cruising eBay just for fun, when I ran across a '52 GMC that eerily resembles the one my Dad bought when I was 16 (that's 21 years ago)...I sold the truck in 1991 to pay for college after my Dad passed away (seemed like the right thing to do at the time).

So out of curiousity, I call the guy and start asking about his history with the truck...turns out it's the same truck! What are the odds? Needless to say, I immediately spent some of the '62 proceeds and have my truck back.

My Dad, brother, countless friends and myself all worked on this truck back in the day and did a very amateur resto...we thought it was "awesome" at the time. Even pulled our school float with it my senior year.

It's a long way from perfect now and somebody really hacked up the dash and did a couple of other things that will have to be changed back, but I'll gladly put in the work for a piece of family history. My Dad's nickname was "Vin Dog", so I thought it was an appropriate name for this project. I'll update this thread as I go...

Attaching a few pics to get started...

Pat (a.k.a. 2ndGenRR)

Kabwe · 12-13-2006, 03:29 PM

Thats cool you have the truck back

**Hart_Rod** · 12-13-2006, 04:48 PM

Very cool! Some things are priceless.

2ndGenRR · 12-13-2006, 06:38 PM

Thanks guys - It's way cool to have it home. They even did a couple of good mods. It now has a 2nd gen Camaro front clip with power steering and brakes. It definitely rides nicer. But for the life of me, I can't understand why they hacked up the original dash to put it S-10 gauges or replaced the front running/turn-signal lights with trailer lights. Oh well, I can fix it...at least they didn't wrap it around a tree!

CAL 58 GMC · 12-15-2006, 01:33 AM

Welcome to the board from central Califorina!

That's a cool story. I'm glade to see you got her back.

2ndGenRR · 12-15-2006, 12:10 PM

Thanks Cal - I have been cruising the board awhile, but haven't gotten too involved yet. I know you guys are a wealth of information though...so I thought I would share my story and ask for help along the way.

p.s. My wife read this thread and wants everyone to know what a wonderful, kind, loving person she is for giving up her dream kitchen for "some old truck"!

sweet70beast · 12-18-2006, 12:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2ndGenRR

p.s. My wife read this thread and wants everyone to know what a wonderful, kind, loving person she is for giving up her dream kitchen for "some old truck"!

They're both keepers!

12-13-2006, 03:24 PM	#1
2ndGenRR Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Lowell, Michigan Posts: 159	Project Vin Dog - '52 GMC I'm not a huge believer in fate, but every once in awhile something happens that makes me scratch my head. I very recently sold my '62 C-10 and was cruising eBay just for fun, when I ran across a '52 GMC that eerily resembles the one my Dad bought when I was 16 (that's 21 years ago)...I sold the truck in 1991 to pay for college after my Dad passed away (seemed like the right thing to do at the time). So out of curiousity, I call the guy and start asking about his history with the truck...turns out it's the same truck! What are the odds? Needless to say, I immediately spent some of the '62 proceeds and have my truck back. My Dad, brother, countless friends and myself all worked on this truck back in the day and did a very amateur resto...we thought it was "awesome" at the time. Even pulled our school float with it my senior year. It's a long way from perfect now and somebody really hacked up the dash and did a couple of other things that will have to be changed back, but I'll gladly put in the work for a piece of family history. My Dad's nickname was "Vin Dog", so I thought it was an appropriate name for this project. I'll update this thread as I go... Attaching a few pics to get started... Pat (a.k.a. 2ndGenRR) Attached Images __________________ The Stable: 1952 GMC 1/2 ton, 5-window...Owned since age 16...that was awhile ago! Torn apart and waiting for my boys to get old enough to help me. 1990 Chevy K5, 5.3L, 4L60E, slowly going back together as my dune truck. 1951 Chevy 1/2 ton, 3-window...building to sell. Daily Drivers: 1998 3/4 ton Burb with a 6.5 Turbo Diesel and 1994 1/2 ton Silverado. I grew up in Flint, Michigan so I can't help but to bleed Chevy! Last edited by 2ndGenRR; 01-18-2007 at 06:53 AM. Reason: Add clarity to title

12-13-2006, 03:29 PM	#2
Kabwe Certified Car Nut Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inglewood, California Posts: 3,118	Re: Project Vin Dog Thats cool you have the truck back

12-13-2006, 04:48 PM	#3
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,848	Re: Project Vin Dog Very cool! Some things are priceless. __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

12-13-2006, 06:38 PM	#4
2ndGenRR Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Lowell, Michigan Posts: 159	Re: Project Vin Dog Thanks guys - It's way cool to have it home. They even did a couple of good mods. It now has a 2nd gen Camaro front clip with power steering and brakes. It definitely rides nicer. But for the life of me, I can't understand why they hacked up the original dash to put it S-10 gauges or replaced the front running/turn-signal lights with trailer lights. Oh well, I can fix it...at least they didn't wrap it around a tree! __________________ The Stable: 1952 GMC 1/2 ton, 5-window...Owned since age 16...that was awhile ago! Torn apart and waiting for my boys to get old enough to help me. 1990 Chevy K5, 5.3L, 4L60E, slowly going back together as my dune truck. 1951 Chevy 1/2 ton, 3-window...building to sell. Daily Drivers: 1998 3/4 ton Burb with a 6.5 Turbo Diesel and 1994 1/2 ton Silverado. I grew up in Flint, Michigan so I can't help but to bleed Chevy!

12-15-2006, 01:33 AM	#5
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: Project Vin Dog Welcome to the board from central Califorina! That's a cool story. I'm glade to see you got her back. __________________ Classic Trucks Link http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...uck/index.html 1958 GMC.Project Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=162816 1966 Chevelle Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=443576 Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prrNKo8F7Zw#GU5U2spHI_4

12-15-2006, 12:10 PM	#6
2ndGenRR Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Lowell, Michigan Posts: 159	Re: Project Vin Dog Thanks Cal - I have been cruising the board awhile, but haven't gotten too involved yet. I know you guys are a wealth of information though...so I thought I would share my story and ask for help along the way. p.s. My wife read this thread and wants everyone to know what a wonderful, kind, loving person she is for giving up her dream kitchen for "some old truck"! __________________ The Stable: 1952 GMC 1/2 ton, 5-window...Owned since age 16...that was awhile ago! Torn apart and waiting for my boys to get old enough to help me. 1990 Chevy K5, 5.3L, 4L60E, slowly going back together as my dune truck. 1951 Chevy 1/2 ton, 3-window...building to sell. Daily Drivers: 1998 3/4 ton Burb with a 6.5 Turbo Diesel and 1994 1/2 ton Silverado. I grew up in Flint, Michigan so I can't help but to bleed Chevy!



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