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brothers69c-10 · 03-01-2013, 10:56 PM

Hey everyone. Spend most of my time here on the 67-72 and 73-87 forums. However the fiance' has been wanting a 47-53 GMC and I happened across this 51 earlier this week. Paid $400 for it with a good Iowa title. It's just going to sit for now while I finish up some other projects, but for the price couldn't pass it up.

Root2812 · 03-01-2013, 11:06 PM

$400 with a title is an awesome price. I paid that for a parts truck with no title last year. Great score!

Also, welcome to our section of the board!

skymangs · 03-02-2013, 12:36 AM

Nice score!

FarmerSid · 03-02-2013, 07:46 AM

Lucky SOB! LOL! Good for you! I have a 51 Chevy but mine does not have the signals in the fenders. Is that a GMC only thing?

63 & 64 Bowties · 03-02-2013, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by brothers69c-10

Paid $400 for it with a good Iowa title. couldn't pass it up.

Ya think? Wow, great score. Looks like a 5-lug rear in it already?

**mr48chev** · 03-02-2013, 11:51 AM

Wow, it looks like you really did good on that one. It really looks like a nice start on a truck for your gal.

Mb72build · 03-02-2013, 01:45 PM

Looks like a great start. I have a chance to buy a 51 in pieces but all there. 350 Chevy/tranny and a load of new part ready to go on. All original body. What do you guys think it should be worth?
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brothers69c-10 · 03-02-2013, 10:45 PM

From what little I know about these I'm pretty sure the turn signals in the fenders is a gmc only thing. It does already have a 5 lug rear end in it from what I was told out of a camaro and it has either a nova or camaro front stub already. I haven't decided if I am going to use this frame or not. Right now I;m leaning towards putting this body on a 4x4 S10 chassis, but we'll see.

I should also mention that I put an offer in on another truck the guy had and he called me today to tell me to come get it next weekend. It;s a 47 3/4 ton chevy. Has title, and is mostly complete. ONly missing headlights and door windows from what I can tell and the body is pretty solid. I will post pics after I get it drug home.

gregw98 · 03-03-2013, 10:48 AM

What a deal. I paid 5 times that much for a truck that needed 5 times as much work. But once the bug bites, you go with what you can get.

brothers_gmcWifey · 03-04-2013, 06:24 PM

Hey everyone! I am new to the forum but I have done a lot of reading & research on the different projects y'all have been working on! As my fiance posted, this will be my first project (and a great learning tool for a future build I already have planned!). I am currently going to school outside of the US so on my breaks when I'm home we'll be doing as much as we can & we'll keep you all up-to-date! Thanks & enjoy!

skymangs · 03-04-2013, 11:31 PM

Welcome to the forum. You'll learn a LOT here! I know I have.

brothers69c-10 · 03-11-2013, 10:15 PM

Finally got the 47 drug home tonight. Found some of the missing pieces in the cab so that was good, but found more rust than what I was expecting. Don't feel like I got hurt on the price though. He still has the 48 sitting out there and supposively someone else is coming to look at it. I told him if he still had it the end of April to give me a call. Anyways here are some pics of the 47.

brothers69c-10 · 04-11-2013, 03:25 PM

Well I have since aquired a few more pieces for this project. About 3 weeks ago I picked up a wrecked S10 for the frame and driveline. This last weekend I picked up a pretty nice GMC front clip that came with a free cab lol.

robroller · 04-20-2013, 02:15 AM

cool projects. What was the motive for cutting the fenders on the gmc by previous owner? I just noticed your in altoona too I have lots of family there..

brothers69c-10 · 04-21-2013, 01:53 PM

I'm guessing it was to run larger tires that stuck out to far.
Who's your relatives if you don't mind me asking?
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SCHRUMGMC · 04-21-2013, 03:41 PM

I am floored man, I wish I could come across Good deals like that that

robroller · 04-22-2013, 12:06 AM

I have uncles and cousins there. The flickingers and the Pinegars. Used to have some folks with the last name Bye there as well.

brothers69c-10 · 04-22-2013, 09:29 AM

Gotcha. I know of the Pinegars, but that's about it. Went to high school with some of them. Kayla graduated a year ahead of me
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dubie · 04-22-2013, 11:10 AM

DAMN!!! Nice collection you've got there. That black one is a sweet looking ride already

pvienneau · 04-22-2013, 11:33 AM

Congrats on the finds. Looks like you'll be keeping busy.

whammer33024 · 04-22-2013, 02:16 PM

what does the guy want for the 48? is it a half ton? i'm in iowa and its hard to find these old trucks around here

brothers69c-10 · 04-24-2013, 10:07 AM

Thanks guys.

Whammer- He doesn't have it anymore, I actually called him last week about it. I've found a ton of these trucks in Iowa and in like south dakota, minnesota, Omaha, and KC areas. Just jump on craigslist. There is a pair of them for sale in Panora I know on craigslist for $1000 and they look like pretty decent for the money.

03-01-2013, 10:56 PM	#1
brothers69c-10 Suburban Hick Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Altoona, IA Posts: 810	51 GMC New Project Hey everyone. Spend most of my time here on the 67-72 and 73-87 forums. However the fiance' has been wanting a 47-53 GMC and I happened across this 51 earlier this week. Paid $400 for it with a good Iowa title. It's just going to sit for now while I finish up some other projects, but for the price couldn't pass it up. Attached Images __________________ Mathew 1947 Chevy 3600 1951 GMC 100 1969 Chevy C-10 396/500hp TH400 lowered 4" 1968 Imapla Custom 396/325hp TH400 "Grandmas Car" 1976 Crew Cab 4x4 diesel http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=488505 1978 Chevy K-10 454 1983 S10 4x4 "Bumblb" (Grandpa's truck) 1993 Chevy S10 V8 conversion 1990 Ford Probe Gt 1992 Dodge W-150 "Old Man's Truck" 1992 Pontiac Grand Prix SE 1992 Mercury Grand Marquis-Mercruiser 2000 Ford F150 (Currently my mother drives this) 1946 Farmall H with Stan Hoist loader 1965 John Deere 110 1961 Wheel Horse " Rat Tractor"

03-01-2013, 11:06 PM	#2
Root2812 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Barnum, Mn Posts: 795	Re: 51 GMC New Project $400 with a title is an awesome price. I paid that for a parts truck with no title last year. Great score! Also, welcome to our section of the board! __________________ My 1950 Chevy build

03-02-2013, 12:36 AM	#3
skymangs Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Warrensburg, MO Posts: 2,690	Re: 51 GMC New Project Nice score! __________________ www.olesargecustoms.com email: chris@olesargecustoms.com '48 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=541904 '33 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6232888 '49 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6364475

03-02-2013, 07:46 AM	#4
FarmerSid Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Eastern Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,041	Re: 51 GMC New Project Lucky SOB! LOL! Good for you! I have a 51 Chevy but mine does not have the signals in the fenders. Is that a GMC only thing?

03-02-2013, 11:51 AM	#6
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,705	Re: 51 GMC New Project Wow, it looks like you really did good on that one. It really looks like a nice start on a truck for your gal. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

03-02-2013, 01:45 PM	#7
Mb72build Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Brookport, Il Posts: 35	Re: 51 GMC New Project Looks like a great start. I have a chance to buy a 51 in pieces but all there. 350 Chevy/tranny and a load of new part ready to go on. All original body. What do you guys think it should be worth? Posted via Mobile Device

03-02-2013, 10:45 PM	#8
brothers69c-10 Suburban Hick Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Altoona, IA Posts: 810	Re: 51 GMC New Project From what little I know about these I'm pretty sure the turn signals in the fenders is a gmc only thing. It does already have a 5 lug rear end in it from what I was told out of a camaro and it has either a nova or camaro front stub already. I haven't decided if I am going to use this frame or not. Right now I;m leaning towards putting this body on a 4x4 S10 chassis, but we'll see. I should also mention that I put an offer in on another truck the guy had and he called me today to tell me to come get it next weekend. It;s a 47 3/4 ton chevy. Has title, and is mostly complete. ONly missing headlights and door windows from what I can tell and the body is pretty solid. I will post pics after I get it drug home. __________________ Mathew 1947 Chevy 3600 1951 GMC 100 1969 Chevy C-10 396/500hp TH400 lowered 4" 1968 Imapla Custom 396/325hp TH400 "Grandmas Car" 1976 Crew Cab 4x4 diesel http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=488505 1978 Chevy K-10 454 1983 S10 4x4 "Bumblb" (Grandpa's truck) 1993 Chevy S10 V8 conversion 1990 Ford Probe Gt 1992 Dodge W-150 "Old Man's Truck" 1992 Pontiac Grand Prix SE 1992 Mercury Grand Marquis-Mercruiser 2000 Ford F150 (Currently my mother drives this) 1946 Farmall H with Stan Hoist loader 1965 John Deere 110 1961 Wheel Horse " Rat Tractor"

03-03-2013, 10:48 AM	#9
gregw98 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Picayune, Mississippi Posts: 62	Re: 51 GMC New Project What a deal. I paid 5 times that much for a truck that needed 5 times as much work. But once the bug bites, you go with what you can get.

03-04-2013, 06:24 PM	#10
brothers_gmcWifey Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Basseterre, St. Kitts Posts: 3	Re: 51 GMC New Project Hey everyone! I am new to the forum but I have done a lot of reading & research on the different projects y'all have been working on! As my fiance posted, this will be my first project (and a great learning tool for a future build I already have planned!). I am currently going to school outside of the US so on my breaks when I'm home we'll be doing as much as we can & we'll keep you all up-to-date! Thanks & enjoy!

03-04-2013, 11:31 PM	#11
skymangs Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Warrensburg, MO Posts: 2,690	Re: 51 GMC New Project Welcome to the forum. You'll learn a LOT here! I know I have. __________________ www.olesargecustoms.com email: chris@olesargecustoms.com '48 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=541904 '33 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6232888 '49 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6364475

03-11-2013, 10:15 PM	#12
brothers69c-10 Suburban Hick Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Altoona, IA Posts: 810	Re: 51 GMC New Project Finally got the 47 drug home tonight. Found some of the missing pieces in the cab so that was good, but found more rust than what I was expecting. Don't feel like I got hurt on the price though. He still has the 48 sitting out there and supposively someone else is coming to look at it. I told him if he still had it the end of April to give me a call. Anyways here are some pics of the 47. Attached Images __________________ Mathew 1947 Chevy 3600 1951 GMC 100 1969 Chevy C-10 396/500hp TH400 lowered 4" 1968 Imapla Custom 396/325hp TH400 "Grandmas Car" 1976 Crew Cab 4x4 diesel http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=488505 1978 Chevy K-10 454 1983 S10 4x4 "Bumblb" (Grandpa's truck) 1993 Chevy S10 V8 conversion 1990 Ford Probe Gt 1992 Dodge W-150 "Old Man's Truck" 1992 Pontiac Grand Prix SE 1992 Mercury Grand Marquis-Mercruiser 2000 Ford F150 (Currently my mother drives this) 1946 Farmall H with Stan Hoist loader 1965 John Deere 110 1961 Wheel Horse " Rat Tractor"

04-11-2013, 03:25 PM	#13
brothers69c-10 Suburban Hick Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Altoona, IA Posts: 810	Re: 51 GMC New Project Well I have since aquired a few more pieces for this project. About 3 weeks ago I picked up a wrecked S10 for the frame and driveline. This last weekend I picked up a pretty nice GMC front clip that came with a free cab lol. Attached Images __________________ Mathew 1947 Chevy 3600 1951 GMC 100 1969 Chevy C-10 396/500hp TH400 lowered 4" 1968 Imapla Custom 396/325hp TH400 "Grandmas Car" 1976 Crew Cab 4x4 diesel http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=488505 1978 Chevy K-10 454 1983 S10 4x4 "Bumblb" (Grandpa's truck) 1993 Chevy S10 V8 conversion 1990 Ford Probe Gt 1992 Dodge W-150 "Old Man's Truck" 1992 Pontiac Grand Prix SE 1992 Mercury Grand Marquis-Mercruiser 2000 Ford F150 (Currently my mother drives this) 1946 Farmall H with Stan Hoist loader 1965 John Deere 110 1961 Wheel Horse " Rat Tractor"

04-20-2013, 02:15 AM	#14
robroller Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: queen creek az Posts: 21	Re: 51 GMC New Project cool projects. What was the motive for cutting the fenders on the gmc by previous owner? I just noticed your in altoona too I have lots of family there..

04-21-2013, 01:53 PM	#15
brothers69c-10 Suburban Hick Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Altoona, IA Posts: 810	Re: 51 GMC New Project I'm guessing it was to run larger tires that stuck out to far. Who's your relatives if you don't mind me asking? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Mathew 1947 Chevy 3600 1951 GMC 100 1969 Chevy C-10 396/500hp TH400 lowered 4" 1968 Imapla Custom 396/325hp TH400 "Grandmas Car" 1976 Crew Cab 4x4 diesel http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=488505 1978 Chevy K-10 454 1983 S10 4x4 "Bumblb" (Grandpa's truck) 1993 Chevy S10 V8 conversion 1990 Ford Probe Gt 1992 Dodge W-150 "Old Man's Truck" 1992 Pontiac Grand Prix SE 1992 Mercury Grand Marquis-Mercruiser 2000 Ford F150 (Currently my mother drives this) 1946 Farmall H with Stan Hoist loader 1965 John Deere 110 1961 Wheel Horse " Rat Tractor"

04-21-2013, 03:41 PM	#16
SCHRUMGMC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,989	Re: 51 GMC New Project I am floored man, I wish I could come across Good deals like that that __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra 1959 GMC 100



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04-22-2013, 12:06 AM	#17
robroller Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: queen creek az Posts: 21	Re: 51 GMC New Project I have uncles and cousins there. The flickingers and the Pinegars. Used to have some folks with the last name Bye there as well.

04-22-2013, 09:29 AM	#18
brothers69c-10 Suburban Hick Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Altoona, IA Posts: 810	Re: 51 GMC New Project Gotcha. I know of the Pinegars, but that's about it. Went to high school with some of them. Kayla graduated a year ahead of me Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Mathew 1947 Chevy 3600 1951 GMC 100 1969 Chevy C-10 396/500hp TH400 lowered 4" 1968 Imapla Custom 396/325hp TH400 "Grandmas Car" 1976 Crew Cab 4x4 diesel http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=488505 1978 Chevy K-10 454 1983 S10 4x4 "Bumblb" (Grandpa's truck) 1993 Chevy S10 V8 conversion 1990 Ford Probe Gt 1992 Dodge W-150 "Old Man's Truck" 1992 Pontiac Grand Prix SE 1992 Mercury Grand Marquis-Mercruiser 2000 Ford F150 (Currently my mother drives this) 1946 Farmall H with Stan Hoist loader 1965 John Deere 110 1961 Wheel Horse " Rat Tractor"

04-22-2013, 11:10 AM	#19
dubie Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 8,853	Re: 51 GMC New Project DAMN!!! Nice collection you've got there. That black one is a sweet looking ride already __________________ My name's Tim and I'm a truckaholic My 56 Chevy shop truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=562795

04-22-2013, 11:33 AM	#20
pvienneau Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 695	Re: 51 GMC New Project Congrats on the finds. Looks like you'll be keeping busy.

04-22-2013, 02:16 PM	#21
whammer33024 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Clear Lake, Iowa Posts: 74	Re: 51 GMC New Project what does the guy want for the 48? is it a half ton? i'm in iowa and its hard to find these old trucks around here

04-24-2013, 10:07 AM	#22
brothers69c-10 Suburban Hick Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Altoona, IA Posts: 810	Re: 51 GMC New Project Thanks guys. Whammer- He doesn't have it anymore, I actually called him last week about it. I've found a ton of these trucks in Iowa and in like south dakota, minnesota, Omaha, and KC areas. Just jump on craigslist. There is a pair of them for sale in Panora I know on craigslist for $1000 and they look like pretty decent for the money. __________________ Mathew 1947 Chevy 3600 1951 GMC 100 1969 Chevy C-10 396/500hp TH400 lowered 4" 1968 Imapla Custom 396/325hp TH400 "Grandmas Car" 1976 Crew Cab 4x4 diesel http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=488505 1978 Chevy K-10 454 1983 S10 4x4 "Bumblb" (Grandpa's truck) 1993 Chevy S10 V8 conversion 1990 Ford Probe Gt 1992 Dodge W-150 "Old Man's Truck" 1992 Pontiac Grand Prix SE 1992 Mercury Grand Marquis-Mercruiser 2000 Ford F150 (Currently my mother drives this) 1946 Farmall H with Stan Hoist loader 1965 John Deere 110 1961 Wheel Horse " Rat Tractor"

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