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69GMCCamper · 07-04-2003, 11:57 PM

Hello, first time poster here. I'm 16 and have been interested in the 67-72 trucks for a while now. Last week was my birthday and my parents supprised me with a truck of my own. It's a 1969 GMC 3/4 ton camper special with a 350, the exact one I wanted. As you can tell by the pictures it's far from mint for the moment. I am going to start a semi-restoration on it, just doing what I can afford. Check out the pictures and let me know your opinion on what I should do to it(the mirrors are going first). Thanks, I hope this picture works.

http://home.villagephotos.com/2003-5/8463/DCP_0861.JPG

sixty8chev · 07-05-2003, 12:06 AM

Likes like a great starting point, I can't imagine what mine would look like now if i had started on it when i was sixteen
Where ya from in this great province of ours, theres gettin to be a good BC followin on the board now.

**Stocker** · 07-05-2003, 12:17 AM

Welcome and congrats on your "new" truck! I'ts better than anything I had at 16! Looks like it's pretty straight, so you have a good starting point. Just don't throw away those mirrors, they're probably worth something! Looking at that pic, I'd say get some hood adjusters to straighten the hood, and sand down the rusted spots and primer & paint them. Cosmetics aside, check out all the mechanical stuff - fill or replace all fluids, tune-up if needed, belt & hoses, brakes; make sure all electrical & mechanical things work properly.

And thank your parents! (You already did that, right?)

SEVEND2 · 07-05-2003, 12:19 AM

Looks like a very sweet ride, Keep us updated on the progress. and Welcome to the Board from So. Calif. US

pissonNOS · 07-05-2003, 12:48 AM

perty nice and welcome from your easterly neighbours

nroden · 07-05-2003, 12:54 AM

Nice truck!!! I am 17 and started on my truck in April 2001 when I was 15 and I got it to where it looks decent and it driveable and runs really well but there is always more to do.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...threadid=33889

Good luck and I know you'll have fun with your truck, as we all do.

72moneypit · 07-05-2003, 01:14 AM

Welcome! This is a fun and addicting board, and you'll learn more details about your 69 that you'll probably ever need to know.

My suggestion would be to take care of the mechanical and structural stuff first, and fix any rust problems. Once the foundation is squared away, do the fun stuff!

When I was 16, I had what my high school gym teacher called a "poor man's Porsche" - a Pinto with shackles and 50's on the back! Really... it was cool at the time!

bmg · 07-05-2003, 03:46 AM

Welcome and hope your stay here is great i know mine has been..ask away lots of peeps to answer ?'s

krue · 07-05-2003, 06:14 AM

Welcome to the board from Hot and Muggy South Mississippi!

*Gee_Emm* · 07-05-2003, 11:17 AM

Cool, did you know that you can attach photo into your messages on here instead of using a hosting site. You have exceeded the bandwidth on villagephoto so your pics arent showing up.

dons72 · 07-05-2003, 11:18 AM

Welcome from Virginia. Was unable to access your pics.

weasel29gm · 07-05-2003, 01:11 PM

Great to see a youngin' that likes these trucks!!!!!!!!!!!!! Good parents too!!!!!! Have fun and enjoy the board.

1970blazin · 07-05-2003, 01:48 PM

Welcome, but can't see your truck- I just learned how to post pics - Look on the FAQ's board and there is a post about how to do it. (Helped me anyways)

Dean23 · 07-05-2003, 01:50 PM

nice truck, wish i would of had mine when iwas 16. Good to see more canadians on here.

Longhorn Man · 07-06-2003, 01:12 AM

Not a bad looking truck there.
I had to drive a Citation when i was a teen...you're lucky.

Hutch · 07-06-2003, 01:47 AM

Welcome to the board:
Let me see if I can resize this pic:

07-04-2003, 11:57 PM	#1
69GMCCamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Beautiful British Columbia Posts: 28	Check out my new truck Hello, first time poster here. I'm 16 and have been interested in the 67-72 trucks for a while now. Last week was my birthday and my parents supprised me with a truck of my own. It's a 1969 GMC 3/4 ton camper special with a 350, the exact one I wanted. As you can tell by the pictures it's far from mint for the moment. I am going to start a semi-restoration on it, just doing what I can afford. Check out the pictures and let me know your opinion on what I should do to it(the mirrors are going first). Thanks, I hope this picture works. http://home.villagephotos.com/2003-5/8463/DCP_0861.JPG

07-05-2003, 12:06 AM	#2
sixty8chev The Sauz Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Chilliwack BC, Canada Posts: 149	Likes like a great starting point, I can't imagine what mine would look like now if i had started on it when i was sixteen Where ya from in this great province of ours, theres gettin to be a good BC followin on the board now. __________________ 68 lwb 2wd (spread between 3 garages) 72 Burb - Flat Deck 92 Yukon 3" lift - 33's - the new bush pig 01 Sierra - Daily Driver (for now)

07-05-2003, 12:17 AM	#3
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,602	Welcome and congrats on your "new" truck! I'ts better than anything I had at 16! Looks like it's pretty straight, so you have a good starting point. Just don't throw away those mirrors, they're probably worth something! Looking at that pic, I'd say get some hood adjusters to straighten the hood, and sand down the rusted spots and primer & paint them. Cosmetics aside, check out all the mechanical stuff - fill or replace all fluids, tune-up if needed, belt & hoses, brakes; make sure all electrical & mechanical things work properly. And thank your parents! (You already did that, right?) __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

07-05-2003, 12:19 AM	#4
SEVEND2 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Menifee, Calif, USA Posts: 2,145	Looks like a very sweet ride, Keep us updated on the progress. and Welcome to the Board from So. Calif. US __________________ With a 1972 Chevy Custom-10 Long bed w/350cid th350, (under-construction). Progress on truck so far (follow link): http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=51051 and stage 2 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=58132 ~ "Why couldn't you have just put the bunny back in the box?" ~

07-05-2003, 12:48 AM	#5
pissonNOS senior member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: fort macleod alberta Posts: 2,770	perty nice and welcome from your easterly neighbours __________________ 69 GMC bagged

07-05-2003, 12:54 AM	#6
nroden Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 1,098	Nice truck!!! I am 17 and started on my truck in April 2001 when I was 15 and I got it to where it looks decent and it driveable and runs really well but there is always more to do. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...threadid=33889 Good luck and I know you'll have fun with your truck, as we all do. __________________ Nick Rodenberg 72 Cheyenne 10 V8 350/TH350 white/ochre/white/ochre, ochre/saddle interior Retired and in the dry... still runs. I now drive Red '01 Ford Focus... better MPG!!!

07-05-2003, 01:14 AM	#7
72moneypit Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Mesa, Arizona Posts: 125	Welcome! This is a fun and addicting board, and you'll learn more details about your 69 that you'll probably ever need to know. My suggestion would be to take care of the mechanical and structural stuff first, and fix any rust problems. Once the foundation is squared away, do the fun stuff! When I was 16, I had what my high school gym teacher called a "poor man's Porsche" - a Pinto with shackles and 50's on the back! Really... it was cool at the time! __________________ Paul 72 Cheyenne Super Custom Camper greenaz@hotmail.com

07-05-2003, 03:46 AM	#8
bmg Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Indianapolis, IN USA Posts: 157	Welcome and hope your stay here is great i know mine has been..ask away lots of peeps to answer ?'s

07-05-2003, 06:14 AM	#9
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Welcome to the board from Hot and Muggy South Mississippi! __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

07-05-2003, 11:17 AM	#10
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 4,002	Cool, did you know that you can attach photo into your messages on here instead of using a hosting site. You have exceeded the bandwidth on villagephoto so your pics arent showing up.

07-05-2003, 11:18 AM	#11
dons72 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Newport News, Va Posts: 230	Welcome from Virginia. Was unable to access your pics. __________________ 72 cheyenne super

07-05-2003, 01:11 PM	#12
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,093	Great to see a youngin' that likes these trucks!!!!!!!!!!!!! Good parents too!!!!!! Have fun and enjoy the board. __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 35YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......

07-05-2003, 01:48 PM	#13
1970blazin Blazerless:-( Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Olympia WA Posts: 1,612	Welcome, but can't see your truck- I just learned how to post pics - Look on the FAQ's board and there is a post about how to do it. (Helped me anyways) __________________ 1970blazin 1970 CST Blazer-Orig. Dark Blue-SOLD Progress Pics of Blazer for sale

07-05-2003, 01:50 PM	#14
Dean23 68cst_ss490 Join Date: May 2001 Location: edmonton,canada Posts: 1,363	nice truck, wish i would of had mine when iwas 16. Good to see more canadians on here. __________________ Dean edmonton,canada a winter wonderland 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche LT cold air intake, performance exhaust, Comp cams cam, jba shorty ceramic headers. http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3090973

07-06-2003, 01:12 AM	#15
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Not a bad looking truck there. I had to drive a Citation when i was a teen...you're lucky.



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07-06-2003, 01:47 AM	#16
Hutch Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Grapevine, Tx. Posts: 2,142	Welcome to the board: Let me see if I can resize this pic: Attached Images __________________ John Hutchison Grapevine,Texas 68 1/2 t swb 68 Mustang 69 Jaguar 71 1/2 t swb 88 Supra CompTs6m 93 Escort GT 2005 Corolla XRS

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