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streetstar · 01-16-2008, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by bigblock73

Touch it and die.

Seriously, beautiful truck!

And this is one of the few times me and bigblock73 have agreed on anything since i have been posting on this board

bigblock73 · 01-17-2008, 02:42 AM

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Originally Posted by streetstar

And this is one of the few times me and bigblock73 have agreed on anything since i have been posting on this board

I don't agree with that!

geunther · 01-17-2008, 05:43 AM

So what you're saying is, "Leave it alone." That is what I am going to do. It is going to remain as is with the exception of adding the wheel well trim and a few odds and ends that do not require the drilling of any holes.

I've had to replace the valve guide seals due to it sitting most of its life, along with making sure the bearings were good and greased. I drive it about 2k miles a year so that should keep things lubed up engine topside wise. I live where rust is not an issue and of course the truck sits inside most of the time.

I appreciate the input. I have seem some great mods on this site so I know you are all not afraid of them. That actually gives more weight to the advice of leaving it alone.

Engine pic is when I was replacing the guide seals.

streetstar · 01-17-2008, 08:04 AM

that engine looks as clean as a new one - very nice

abebummy26 · 01-17-2008, 08:19 AM

Looks great leave her as she is

Pyrotechnic · 01-17-2008, 09:46 AM

The wheel well trim would be a nice touch.

I agree with everyone else, just leave it for the most part how it looks. Back when it was new, of course it doesn't stand out, but you just don't see many all original trucks anymore, and when you see one that looks like it just rolled off the showroom floor or is slightly modded with period correct items, it really stands out.

kevinr1970 · 01-17-2008, 10:29 AM

I personally wouldn't see a problem with adding options to the truck that weren't originaly purchased on it.
Like if it didn't have a slider rear window and you found a real nice OEM part. Or like you said about the wheel well trim.
Or like was said before about the chrome mirrors. Don't need the newer style "dumbo" mirrors, but if you could find mirrors just like the ones you have only chrome?
Or chrome bumpers; can't tell if your rear bumper is chrome or not? Or maybe a rear sport bumper?

geunther · 01-17-2008, 12:52 PM

In addition to the wheel well molding I want to add the lower body molding which matches the upper factory installed stuff. Trouble is finding those pieces. Some I can still get from GM, others not.

The bumper is chrome but must have been added by original owner as its not listed on the build sheet and the factory under bed license plate holder and light is still there (and functioning). The original owner did order the truck and his name is listed on build sheet.

I would add chrome mirrors if they were the same style. That way I would not have to patch the existing holes nor drill new ones for different style mirrors.

jchav62 · 01-17-2008, 12:57 PM

Here's a link to the side molding you are looking for...

http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cc/full.asp?page=43

ChaseDale3and8 · 01-18-2008, 04:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jchav62

Looks great to me. I wouldn't mess with it. Just drive it and enjoy it...

Me neither. Why mess with perfection? ...Joe

Walts_restoration · 01-18-2008, 07:11 AM

Ive got chrome mirrors like yours on my 77, some auto parts stores sell the exzact replicas and probally have the brackets to mount them.

andresco50 · 01-19-2008, 02:49 AM

Keep like that man I love a original oem truck

**thinair** · 01-19-2008, 03:45 AM

It's your truck,you do what you want to do with it............but I agree with everyone else,don't blow it to pieces when there is no reason to........I would change the mirros to chrome,dress the engine compartment...not too much though,some people go way overboard,especially with wire covering....and a nice set of Welds (keep the ralleys on the side). There are all kinds of small things that you can do to change appearence,but the most important thing I think that there is to appearence is "clean" and from the looks of your pics,that is what you have...............

01-17-2008, 05:43 AM	#28
geunther Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Cheyenne, WY Posts: 742	Re: Restore..or not? So what you're saying is, "Leave it alone." That is what I am going to do. It is going to remain as is with the exception of adding the wheel well trim and a few odds and ends that do not require the drilling of any holes. I've had to replace the valve guide seals due to it sitting most of its life, along with making sure the bearings were good and greased. I drive it about 2k miles a year so that should keep things lubed up engine topside wise. I live where rust is not an issue and of course the truck sits inside most of the time. I appreciate the input. I have seem some great mods on this site so I know you are all not afraid of them. That actually gives more weight to the advice of leaving it alone. Engine pic is when I was replacing the guide seals. Attached Images __________________ The lid is stuck on my jar of anti seize

01-17-2008, 08:04 AM	#29
streetstar Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Moore, Oklahoma Posts: 2,396	Re: Restore..or not? that engine looks as clean as a new one - very nice __________________ Are you retired too? Nonsense! I'm in my prime

01-17-2008, 08:19 AM	#30
abebummy26 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New Haven, MO Posts: 1,243	Re: Restore..or not? Looks great leave her as she is __________________ -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.

01-17-2008, 09:46 AM	#31
Pyrotechnic Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 3,930	Re: Restore..or not? The wheel well trim would be a nice touch. I agree with everyone else, just leave it for the most part how it looks. Back when it was new, of course it doesn't stand out, but you just don't see many all original trucks anymore, and when you see one that looks like it just rolled off the showroom floor or is slightly modded with period correct items, it really stands out.

01-17-2008, 10:29 AM	#32
kevinr1970 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Everett, WA Posts: 2,316	Re: Restore..or not? I personally wouldn't see a problem with adding options to the truck that weren't originaly purchased on it. Like if it didn't have a slider rear window and you found a real nice OEM part. Or like you said about the wheel well trim. Or like was said before about the chrome mirrors. Don't need the newer style "dumbo" mirrors, but if you could find mirrors just like the ones you have only chrome? Or chrome bumpers; can't tell if your rear bumper is chrome or not? Or maybe a rear sport bumper? __________________ 2009 Honda Fit CfC (bsf 44.9 mpg) 2000 Tahoe Limited 1991 GMC CrewCab Dually 2wd, will end up swb, not dually and replace CCswb below 1991 GMC CrewCab Dually 4x4, just going to fix things up for now 1982/1989 K5/GMC Jimmy 2wd 1987 GMC 1/2 ton swb 2wd Crew (sold) Last edited by kevinr1970; 01-17-2008 at 10:32 AM.

01-17-2008, 12:52 PM	#33
geunther Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Cheyenne, WY Posts: 742	Re: Restore..or not? In addition to the wheel well molding I want to add the lower body molding which matches the upper factory installed stuff. Trouble is finding those pieces. Some I can still get from GM, others not. The bumper is chrome but must have been added by original owner as its not listed on the build sheet and the factory under bed license plate holder and light is still there (and functioning). The original owner did order the truck and his name is listed on build sheet. I would add chrome mirrors if they were the same style. That way I would not have to patch the existing holes nor drill new ones for different style mirrors. __________________ The lid is stuck on my jar of anti seize

01-17-2008, 12:57 PM	#34
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: Restore..or not? Here's a link to the side molding you are looking for... http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cc/full.asp?page=43 __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4

01-18-2008, 07:11 AM	#36
Walts_restoration Real Projects never die Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lawrence, kansas Posts: 1,508	Re: Restore..or not? Ive got chrome mirrors like yours on my 77, some auto parts stores sell the exzact replicas and probally have the brackets to mount them. __________________ Ill put it this way, ive got a few lawn ornaments My name tag says Ryan KansasTwister On other forums

01-19-2008, 02:49 AM	#37
andresco50 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Lakeworth, Fl Posts: 633	Re: Restore..or not? Keep like that man I love a original oem truck

01-19-2008, 03:45 AM	#38
thinair thinair Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: omaha,ne Posts: 1,004	Re: Restore..or not? It's your truck,you do what you want to do with it............but I agree with everyone else,don't blow it to pieces when there is no reason to........I would change the mirros to chrome,dress the engine compartment...not too much though,some people go way overboard,especially with wire covering....and a nice set of Welds (keep the ralleys on the side). There are all kinds of small things that you can do to change appearence,but the most important thing I think that there is to appearence is "clean" and from the looks of your pics,that is what you have...............



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