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Location: Miamisburg, Ohio
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I know a lot of you folks out there like to know what others are doing with their trucks so I'd like to share what I've got with you all. First I'd like to thank my good friend BUXMAN66 who I met here on the board for his moral support , knowledge, and corny sense of humor. And to Alan my right hand mechanic friend. I've been working on my truck now for five years, with many things happening during that time including a hip replacement. I hope to have it started in week or two depending on the weather since I clear snow. Anyhoo, here goes. '71 GMC 1/2 ton, lwb, 2wd. This is a frame up with every nut and bolt removed. New rockers and sheet metal performed by bodyman Greg. A/C cab has been cut in, using basecoat-clearcoat system. Body will be two-tone Jaguar Aegean blue mica and GM white, roof being white. Frame is gloss black. Cab and doors were plastic bead blasted and rest of metal was sandblasted. No problems at all with the sandblasting, especially large body panels. It's who is behind the gun. Bed floor is in pretty rough shape will probably go with wood. Motor is my original which has been stroked to 383. Motor internals are Speedpro. Don't have specs to cam but its pretty healthy. Stock heads cleaned up with hardened seats and roller tip rockers. All bolts are ARP. Stock compression @ 8.5. Performer manifold and Q-jet built by Jet spec-tuned to my motor, take care of the intake. Summit HEI and Taylor wires take care of the fire. Dynomax ceramic headers dump into 2 1/2" pipes with crossover to Flowmaster Delta Flow 50's with temporary turn downs. Block is satin black; heads, oil pan, and tranny aluminum silver. Valve covers are powdercoated silver metallic along with water neck. Used Eastwood clear satin on the intake to hopefully make easier to clean. We'll see. Charging is supplied by Tuff Stuff 100 amp polished alternator and wiring is Painless which is great. Cooling end is Tuff Stuff hi output aluminum water pump and direct fit Be Cool aluminum radiator. Might be overkill but I want a cool engine. Tranny is a 350 TH with a mild shift kit. A/C will be handled by either Vintage or Old Air, haven't figured out yet. Suspension is lowered in front with 2 1/2" spindles and stock springs. Rear is 3" lowered springs. The gas tank has been moved to the rear. Presently have poly tank but will replace with aluminum shortly. I think the aluminum tank is more substantial both in looks and mounting sturdiness. Yes, it's more expensive, but I'll never regret in the long run. Will probably run 17" wheels and either Goodrich HR4 or Goodyear GT II tires. Better quit ramblin, I've probably lost most already. I'm very proud of my ride thus far, hope to meet some of you out there at a show or two this summer. If there are any questions concerning what I've written, bring it on. I love to share my experience. I'm including a few pictures, if I do this right. If not will resend on a continued thread. Thanks Josh for a great board and letting me share my story. Will continue with progress. Later.[IMG]jpeg[/IMG]
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I have been working on 71 GMC 1/2 ton, lwb. frame off resto. 383 sb/350 turbo, dynomax ceramic headers, Flowmaster 50's, summit HEI, JET tuned Q-jet, BE COOL radiator, soon to be installled Vintage Air, tank in frame, painless wiring (love it but a couple minor problems), 2 1/2 in. drop front, 3 in. drop rear. THAT ENGINE IS NOW BORN AND HOWLING LOUDLY! |
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01-25-2004, 03:43 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2003
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Very nice! Welcome to the board from South Mississippi! We need more pics!
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"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" |
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01-25-2004, 04:12 AM
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wow! thats a long intro post! welcome to the board! sounds like a beauty of a truck youre going to have going for ya! good luck to ya!
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01-25-2004, 04:41 AM
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Welcome to the board sound's like ya got a nice set-up ..
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01-25-2004, 04:49 AM
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Welcome to the Board from Tennessee, she is looking good.
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PR Too many projects, not enough time! 72SWB 350/350TH, 3500stall,525 lift cam 3:73 posi. Sold! 69LWB Flatbed 350/Super T-10, ported/polished 481 heads, 480 lift cam. 78SWB 468/400TH, ported/polished Alum. heads, 3:42 posi, 3000 stall on 17x8 and 18x9.5's 77 Jeep CJ-5 304V8 fiberglass body on 36" Ground Hawgs |
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01-25-2004, 08:50 AM
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Another welcome from Mississippi. Very nice looking engine bay! Is that a hint of the Jaguar blue at the cowl-firewall? Nice color. As krue said, more pics, please.
George
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01-25-2004, 09:49 AM
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welcome to the board from washington state..........
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01-25-2004, 10:36 AM
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Location: Middletown ohio
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welcome from Middletown Oh just down the street from ya. If you need any thing give me a call 513-465-4769 cell or at the shop 513-727-8003.
later Darren
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01-25-2004, 12:21 PM
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Another welcome from Tennessee.
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01-25-2004, 01:28 PM
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hello and welcome from louisiana. nice looking engine compartment.
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01-25-2004, 07:02 PM
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go bucks!
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: MIAMISBURG OHIO USA
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looking good ken!! see you finally got them pix on here !! the description in ken's opening post do not do this truck justice.....he has paid a great attention to detail,in the chassis,brake line work,in the running of the painless kit,etc....this will definitely turn some heads when you pull it out of the garage!!
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'68 swb 1/2t 350/350th '86 lngbd 3/4 TON parts getter '49 gmc 1/2 t 5 window 350/350th '96 gmc sonoma sle ext-cab. hey it's a 4cyl. 5 spd and good on gas y'know? |
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01-25-2004, 08:30 PM
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Location: Killingworth, CT. USA
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Welcome from Connecticut! Nice iron! Keep us posted! Maybe see you at Carlisle PA this year?
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01-25-2004, 09:33 PM
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Welcome to the board from Western Kentucky.
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01-25-2004, 10:32 PM
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Location: Calgary, Alberta/Oxenden, Ontario, Great White North
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Welcome To The Board From The Great White North!
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01-25-2004, 11:28 PM
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WELCOME FROM NORFOLK VA !!!
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01-25-2004, 11:39 PM
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My other Love
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Welcome from the Kootenays!!!
NICE HEADERS!!
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01-26-2004, 01:24 AM
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Welcome
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01-26-2004, 01:39 AM
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Welcom more pics
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