Build Thread...1979 GMC 1 Ton Camper Special - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

abebummy26 · 11-17-2007, 11:01 PM

I think I have the same wheels as you do, but I'm not sure.

TexasJeff · 11-18-2007, 07:45 AM

Well it is nice to see some more heavy duty trucks being done on here, I was feeling a little left out. 1980 3/4 ton GMC Serria Grande, I did all the mechanicals on mine then made it look pretty. I hope mine inspires you in some way. Good luck on your journey.

Before

After

If you have any questions feel free to ask away, I have had lots of adventures with mine.

Fraser Beatty · 11-18-2007, 09:39 AM

That is definately inspiring....nice looking truck!

Fraser Beatty · 11-18-2007, 05:58 PM

Here is a pic to show the progress I have made on stripping the interior. You can see the rust damage to the floors. I will hopefully be picking up some floor panels tomorrow, and I should have them installed within a couple of weeks, depending on how much time I get to work on the truck.

Fraser Beatty · 11-18-2007, 06:06 PM

In the pictures below are a couple of close-ups of the trim panel on the right front of the cab, under the glove box. How is it supposed to come out? I have taken all the screws and fasteners out of it, but it will not budge. It appears to be fastened in place somehow by the vent in its centre. Can anyone tell me how to get it out properly, without resorting to blunt force?

**Ron 586** · 11-20-2007, 12:32 AM

I have had this old truck for 7-8 years. It was part of a 3 truck deal and was the first single wheel 1 ton truck I had ever seen. My buddy bought it about 20 years ago (mid eighties) to use as a fuel hauler for his construction and gravel pit business. It looked new all shiny and bright work polished up. The color combination and trim made it stand out in a crowd from the plain Jane 1 ton flatbeds. I watched it slowly get beat to death over the years down to what it looks like now. The engine was worn out and the transmission wanted to jump out of 4th gear every time you let off the gas. It had the engine and trans pulled and rebuilt but ended up going into a truck that had a better body. So after sitting behind the shop for a year or two I made a deal to get it and 2 other 1 tons. I had planned to build it back to like it was the first time I saw it but as you can see life got in the way. So it sits out in my outdoor parts department waiting on me to do something with it. You can click on the photobucket link in my siggy and see the rest of my "gonna fix it up someday" collection. Good luck with your build and I'll be watching for progress reports.

Fraser Beatty · 11-21-2007, 07:02 PM

You've got yourself a nice project there, Ron 586

. Update on my project: I now have the interior stripped with the exception of that pesky trim panel on the right side of the cab, and the dash pad, which I will be leaving in till the last minute. I have ordered floor panels and cab supports, which will be going in as soon as I get them. I am now turning my attention to stripping trim and starting body work.

11-17-2007, 11:01 PM	#1
abebummy26 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New Haven, MO Posts: 1,243	Re: Build Thread...1979 GMC 1 Ton Camper Special I think I have the same wheels as you do, but I'm not sure. __________________ -Lincoln 1987 GMC S15 (soon to be a chevy clone) 2.5l, 4 speed, no ps, no pb, no ac Silence is golden, but duct tape is silver. Spoken by Cletus the hillbilly I like stickers... a whole bunch.

11-18-2007, 07:45 AM	#2
TexasJeff Don't Crush em Restore em Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Pinehurst, Texas Posts: 764	Re: Build Thread...1979 GMC 1 Ton Camper Special Well it is nice to see some more heavy duty trucks being done on here, I was feeling a little left out. 1980 3/4 ton GMC Serria Grande, I did all the mechanicals on mine then made it look pretty. I hope mine inspires you in some way. Good luck on your journey. Before After If you have any questions feel free to ask away, I have had lots of adventures with mine. __________________ TexasJeff 2009 Silver with Linen Interior Cadillac DTS 1990 Red with White Top and Interior Ford Mustang GT convertible 1998 Red with Gray Interior, C3500 Chevy Crew Cab Dually Last edited by TexasJeff; 11-18-2007 at 07:49 AM.

11-18-2007, 09:39 AM	#3
Fraser Beatty Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Sarnia, Ontario Posts: 571	Re: Build Thread...1979 GMC 1 Ton Camper Special That is definately inspiring....nice looking truck!

11-18-2007, 05:58 PM	#4
Fraser Beatty Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Sarnia, Ontario Posts: 571	Re: Build Thread...1979 GMC 1 Ton Camper Special Here is a pic to show the progress I have made on stripping the interior. You can see the rust damage to the floors. I will hopefully be picking up some floor panels tomorrow, and I should have them installed within a couple of weeks, depending on how much time I get to work on the truck. Attached Images

11-18-2007, 06:06 PM	#5
Fraser Beatty Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Sarnia, Ontario Posts: 571	Re: Build Thread...1979 GMC 1 Ton Camper Special In the pictures below are a couple of close-ups of the trim panel on the right front of the cab, under the glove box. How is it supposed to come out? I have taken all the screws and fasteners out of it, but it will not budge. It appears to be fastened in place somehow by the vent in its centre. Can anyone tell me how to get it out properly, without resorting to blunt force? Attached Images

11-20-2007, 12:32 AM	#6
Ron 586 RIP Mr Ron Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Big Sandy, Tn. 38221 Posts: 8,150	Re: Build Thread...1979 GMC 1 Ton Camper Special I have had this old truck for 7-8 years. It was part of a 3 truck deal and was the first single wheel 1 ton truck I had ever seen. My buddy bought it about 20 years ago (mid eighties) to use as a fuel hauler for his construction and gravel pit business. It looked new all shiny and bright work polished up. The color combination and trim made it stand out in a crowd from the plain Jane 1 ton flatbeds. I watched it slowly get beat to death over the years down to what it looks like now. The engine was worn out and the transmission wanted to jump out of 4th gear every time you let off the gas. It had the engine and trans pulled and rebuilt but ended up going into a truck that had a better body. So after sitting behind the shop for a year or two I made a deal to get it and 2 other 1 tons. I had planned to build it back to like it was the first time I saw it but as you can see life got in the way. So it sits out in my outdoor parts department waiting on me to do something with it. You can click on the photobucket link in my siggy and see the rest of my "gonna fix it up someday" collection. Good luck with your build and I'll be watching for progress reports. __________________ Ron (Mr Round Tuit) Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle TN Message Forum TN Facebook Group SETN Truck Show My Photobucket

11-21-2007, 07:02 PM	#7
Fraser Beatty Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Sarnia, Ontario Posts: 571	Re: Build Thread...1979 GMC 1 Ton Camper Special You've got yourself a nice project there, Ron 586. Update on my project: I now have the interior stripped with the exception of that pesky trim panel on the right side of the cab, and the dash pad, which I will be leaving in till the last minute. I have ordered floor panels and cab supports, which will be going in as soon as I get them. I am now turning my attention to stripping trim and starting body work.



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