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Rob Fisher · 11-17-2009, 01:21 AM

Hello from Vancouver, home of the 2010 Winter Olympics.
My name is Rob Fisher and I noticed that the GMC guys are outnumbered by the Chevy guys. Thought I better sign up and add another GMC to the mix. My Dad had a 1964 GMC when I was learning to drive, it was a long time ago but thought finding another one might help me relive my youth. I was able to find a 1964 long box in North Carolina, about as far away from Vancouver as you can get. Oh well, its the right year and the right colour,so I bought it, how hard could it be to bring it across the country. I hope to have it home for Christmas.
Attached are some photos from the current owner.

Sacramento70 · 11-17-2009, 01:23 AM

your gonna fall in love with this site, cool truck

kdhs10 · 11-17-2009, 10:20 AM

Welcome from Florida.

geezer#99 · 11-17-2009, 11:09 AM

Welcome from a fellow west coaster and gmc owner. Sounds like a great road trip coming up. Enjoy the forums.

**70cst** · 11-18-2009, 09:15 AM

WOW

Thats a very very nice 64.

and

from Ohio.

leh72super1500 · 11-18-2009, 11:58 PM

Hello neighbor in Vancouver. That is the nicest 60 to 66 truck I've seen. Keep it original!

**old Rusty C10** · 11-19-2009, 09:48 AM

welcome aboard

63 & 64 Bowties · 11-19-2009, 05:24 PM

Wow, that's a beauty. Welcome to the board. Always nice to have another 60-66 guy here.

Jerry Jones · 11-20-2009, 01:23 AM

Neat truck!

Welcome aboard from Northern California!

Rob Fisher · 12-02-2009, 06:33 PM

Well, It's getting closer to reality. Just waiting for the funds to clear the bank and the truck is all mine. I know that I should leave it stock but some of the women in my family have expressed an interest in having a turn behind the wheel. That in mind I think that I should try to make a little easier and safer for them to drive, My thought is to have the brakes converted to discs in the front and to change over to power steering. I have done some research and it looks like CPP in California offers everything that I need in a couple of different kits.
Having never dealt with them can any of you out there offer your opinion on dealing with them, what parts I should be buying and how good there parts are.
I also thought of having some of them installed before bringing it North to Canada, Can anyone recommend a good shop on the west coast to do some of the work for me. Any help is appreciated.
Thanks
Rob Fisher
Vancouver,Canada

leh72super1500 · 12-02-2009, 10:47 PM

My motto is keep it original as possible but where practical. Yours as mine is a driver and not a museum piece. So there is nothing wrong with adding drive-ability / reliability features such as power steering, disk brakes etc. You still have the original look of a great vintage truck, but with the drive-ability features of a more modern one. Sorry, I don't have any recommendations for you. Good Luck!
Larry

robs71k5 · 12-05-2009, 07:41 PM

Back at ya and a big welcome from Burnaby

**Shock_Me** · 12-05-2009, 07:45 PM

Rob,
Have you tried Early Classic? They have some of the best suspension and brake conversion stuff out there.
Oh yeah, welcome to the board and beautiful truck!
Pete

Rob Fisher · 12-22-2009, 08:46 PM

I would like to start by thanking all of you that welcomed me into the forum.
I have been doing some research and everyone seems to have a different idea on how to modify the suspension on my 1964 GMC. I have read that you can also bolt in the complete front crossmember from newer trucks which would give me power disc brakes up front. Can anybody confirm and let me know what year would be best to use.
Thanks
Rob Fisher

11-17-2009, 01:21 AM	#1
Rob Fisher Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Coquitlam, British Columbia,Canada Posts: 135	Hello from Vancouver Hello from Vancouver, home of the 2010 Winter Olympics. My name is Rob Fisher and I noticed that the GMC guys are outnumbered by the Chevy guys. Thought I better sign up and add another GMC to the mix. My Dad had a 1964 GMC when I was learning to drive, it was a long time ago but thought finding another one might help me relive my youth. I was able to find a 1964 long box in North Carolina, about as far away from Vancouver as you can get. Oh well, its the right year and the right colour,so I bought it, how hard could it be to bring it across the country. I hope to have it home for Christmas. Attached are some photos from the current owner. Attached Images

11-17-2009, 01:23 AM	#2
Sacramento70 Blazer Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sacramento, ca Posts: 249	Re: Hello from Vancouver your gonna fall in love with this site, cool truck __________________ 1970 Chevy blazer

11-17-2009, 10:20 AM	#3
kdhs10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 61	Re: Hello from Vancouver Welcome from Florida.

11-17-2009, 11:09 AM	#4
geezer#99 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bowser Posts: 13,736	Re: Hello from Vancouver Welcome from a fellow west coaster and gmc owner. Sounds like a great road trip coming up. Enjoy the forums.

11-18-2009, 09:15 AM	#5
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: Hello from Vancouver WOW Thats a very very nice 64. and from Ohio. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder! Last edited by 70cst; 11-18-2009 at 09:15 AM.

11-18-2009, 11:58 PM	#6
leh72super1500 GMC with Blue Plaid Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Langdon, Alberta Posts: 139	Re: Hello from Vancouver Hello neighbor in Vancouver. That is the nicest 60 to 66 truck I've seen. Keep it original! __________________ Current: 1972 GMC Super Custom 1500 402 < 73K Orig MI 2015 GMC Canyon SLT(Daily Driver) Previous: 2008 Chevrolet Colorado LT 2.9L I4 1988 Chevrolet Suburban Silverado 10 350 < 60K Orig MI 1984 GMC S-15 2.8L V6 1976 GMC Sierra Classic 2500 Camper Special 350 1980 GMC High Sierra 3500 Dually 350 4spd 1974 Chevrolet Cheyenne Super 10 Shorty 454 (Was my Dads, I wish I still had it) 1969 GMC 910 250 I6 4spd

11-19-2009, 09:48 AM	#7
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,313	Re: Hello from Vancouver welcome aboard __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

11-19-2009, 05:24 PM	#8
63 & 64 Bowties and a few others Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Blue Ridge Mountains of VA Posts: 5,638	Re: Hello from Vancouver Wow, that's a beauty. Welcome to the board. Always nice to have another 60-66 guy here. __________________ Bill US Army Vet -193rd Infantry BlueRidgeMuscleCars.com “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated” Gandhi

11-20-2009, 01:23 AM	#9
Jerry Jones Happy Camper Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Northern California Posts: 8,407	Re: Hello from Vancouver Neat truck! Welcome aboard from Northern California! __________________ RIP El Jay! Love you brother!

12-02-2009, 06:33 PM	#10
Rob Fisher Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Coquitlam, British Columbia,Canada Posts: 135	Re: Hello from Vancouver Well, It's getting closer to reality. Just waiting for the funds to clear the bank and the truck is all mine. I know that I should leave it stock but some of the women in my family have expressed an interest in having a turn behind the wheel. That in mind I think that I should try to make a little easier and safer for them to drive, My thought is to have the brakes converted to discs in the front and to change over to power steering. I have done some research and it looks like CPP in California offers everything that I need in a couple of different kits. Having never dealt with them can any of you out there offer your opinion on dealing with them, what parts I should be buying and how good there parts are. I also thought of having some of them installed before bringing it North to Canada, Can anyone recommend a good shop on the west coast to do some of the work for me. Any help is appreciated. Thanks Rob Fisher Vancouver,Canada

12-02-2009, 10:47 PM	#11
leh72super1500 GMC with Blue Plaid Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Langdon, Alberta Posts: 139	Re: Hello from Vancouver My motto is keep it original as possible but where practical. Yours as mine is a driver and not a museum piece. So there is nothing wrong with adding drive-ability / reliability features such as power steering, disk brakes etc. You still have the original look of a great vintage truck, but with the drive-ability features of a more modern one. Sorry, I don't have any recommendations for you. Good Luck! Larry __________________ Current: 1972 GMC Super Custom 1500 402 < 73K Orig MI 2015 GMC Canyon SLT(Daily Driver) Previous: 2008 Chevrolet Colorado LT 2.9L I4 1988 Chevrolet Suburban Silverado 10 350 < 60K Orig MI 1984 GMC S-15 2.8L V6 1976 GMC Sierra Classic 2500 Camper Special 350 1980 GMC High Sierra 3500 Dually 350 4spd 1974 Chevrolet Cheyenne Super 10 Shorty 454 (Was my Dads, I wish I still had it) 1969 GMC 910 250 I6 4spd

12-05-2009, 07:41 PM	#12
robs71k5 K5drive Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: burnaby BC Canada Posts: 815	Re: Hello from Vancouver Back at ya and a big welcome from Burnaby

12-05-2009, 07:45 PM	#13
Shock_Me Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Brunswick, Canada Posts: 591	Re: Hello from Vancouver Rob, Have you tried Early Classic? They have some of the best suspension and brake conversion stuff out there. Oh yeah, welcome to the board and beautiful truck! Pete

12-22-2009, 08:46 PM	#14
Rob Fisher Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Coquitlam, British Columbia,Canada Posts: 135	Re: Hello from Vancouver I would like to start by thanking all of you that welcomed me into the forum. I have been doing some research and everyone seems to have a different idea on how to modify the suspension on my 1964 GMC. I have read that you can also bolt in the complete front crossmember from newer trucks which would give me power disc brakes up front. Can anybody confirm and let me know what year would be best to use. Thanks Rob Fisher



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