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Hankster · 03-11-2015, 09:34 PM

I couldve sworn sub'd to this thread! Guess not! Sad to see about the door!

Keith Seymore · 04-27-2015, 07:19 AM

Back in business -

Got the door back from the paint shop last week and got it fitted/trimmed out over the weekend.

Side trim has been ordered, and Red is sitting out in the parking lot at work as we speak.

K

Hankster · 04-27-2015, 06:10 PM

Good deal, Glad to hear it!

Keith Seymore · 06-11-2015, 08:37 AM

For 25 years of service at GM you get a wristwatch or a clock.

For 36 years of service you get a box of Detroit Tigers donuts (apparently).

K

tucsonjwt · 06-11-2015, 10:12 AM

Did you get some Faygo Rock and Rye to wash them down with?

BBM3 · 06-16-2015, 06:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Keith Seymore

For 25 years of service at GM you get a wristwatch or a clock.

For 36 years of service you get a box of Detroit Tigers donuts (apparently).

K

Congrats on 36 years!

I am guessing our paths crossed at some point during the GMT800 project.
I really enjoy reading your stories, they bring back a lot of great memories.
Thanks,
-BB

Hankster · 06-11-2015, 02:48 PM

Congrats on being there so long, lucky..

Hankster · 07-25-2015, 03:07 PM

Man that sure is a pretty truck!

Keith Seymore · 09-21-2015, 07:31 AM

Am I a bad person for going to the races and only taking pictures of pickup trucks in the parking lot?

(lol)

I went to the Pure Stock Muscle Car Drags in Stanton Michigan as a spectator on Friday. http://www.psmcdr.com/

The photos below are what I saw when I came back out.

It’s an ’85 GMC out of Flint (VIN FF717xxx); beautiful paint, probably a fresh restore, including rhino liner in the bed, cowl hood. P255/70 tires.

Could stand to drop down a couple inches…

K

J Knight · 09-21-2015, 07:41 AM

Did you talk him into a mild drop like yours?

Keith Seymore · 09-21-2015, 07:51 AM

No, we didn't connect.

I would have liked to visit with him; I probably put the fenders on that truck (50/50 chance that it came through on second shift).

K

J Knight · 09-21-2015, 08:23 AM

My 82 is a Flint built truck also.

TravisMartin · 09-21-2015, 07:17 PM

Call me weird; I like 'em stock height...it's a pickup! Only thing I'd fault it for in the picture is the roll pan...I like bumpers too!

oakstcustomz · 09-22-2015, 03:08 PM

Hey Keith, great read! I have read about all of your threads here and py, my dad has a 64 GTO we have had since 89 when I was born he had a 68 lemans my grandpa bought new, and another 68 lemans vert.....loved the story's about John Z and the kid on the bike!! He worked with a guy who was a factory line builder for Chevrolet cars I believe and he told him that most employees would order a car as a stripper and secretly build the luxury options as they followed it down the line....

harrisoncole4 · 09-23-2015, 10:09 PM

Very cool story!

86454k30 · 09-24-2015, 12:46 AM

I bet I have read your build thread 3 or 4 times since it began. Thank you for all the GM truck history you provide and excellent job on your truck.

J Knight · 09-29-2015, 08:08 AM

So it takes 8 1/2 hours to complete assembly?

Keith Seymore · 09-29-2015, 08:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by J Knight

So it takes 8 1/2 hours to complete assembly?

From that stage of completion, yes (depending on any other downtime, rolling breaks, etc).

The cab/box would have started probably a day or two ahead of that, in order to be completely welded up and through the paint process where I started with it.

I must have had the build sequence number so that I could track it down. I wish now I had kept all that stuff (build manifest, inspection tickets and such).

K

Keith Seymore · 11-04-2015, 08:09 AM

Well....I have news.

I sold the red truck.

It all happened kinda fast.

My friend/engine builder had a really nice truck that I have been lusting after for many years. It's an 04 Chevy, crew cab short box, diesel. All set up for pulling trailers, etc. I've had my eye on it for as long as I have known him.

He sent me a text over the weekend that he was (finally!) selling his truck. I originally told him I was not interested but, after agonizing over it all day Sunday I wrote him back saying I would be - IF - my brother in law would be interested in the red truck.

My b-i-l immediately said "yes" so as of this morning I have the check in my pocket and the red truck still in my garage. I think it will probably sit in my garage over the winter and I'll finish up a couple odds and ends that still need to be done.

Looks like a pretty good deal for all those involved.

K

Keith Seymore · 11-04-2015, 08:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Keith Seymore

My friend/engine builder had a really nice truck that I have been lusting after for many years. It's an 04 Chevy, crew cab short box, diesel. All set up for pulling trailers, etc. I've had my eye on it for as long as I have known him.

Scott's truck (or "my truck" now, I suppose):

**Desert1957** · 11-04-2015, 08:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Keith Seymore

Well....I have news.

I sold the red truck.

It all happened kinda fast.

My friend/engine builder had a really nice truck that I have been lusting after for many years. It's an 04 Chevy, crew cab short box, diesel. All set up for pulling trailers, etc. I've had my eye on it for as long as I have known him.

He sent me a text over the weekend that he was (finally!) selling his truck. I originally told him I was not interested but, after agonizing over it all day Sunday I wrote him back saying I would be - IF - my brother in law would be interested in the red truck.

My b-i-l immediately said "yes" so as of this morning I have the check in my pocket and the red truck still in my garage. I think it will probably sit in my garage over the winter and I'll finish up a couple odds and ends that still need to be done.

Looks like a pretty good deal for all those involved.

K

Your CRAZY!!!!!!!!

jpnh · 11-04-2015, 10:11 AM

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bitter sweet

Quote:

Originally Posted by Keith Seymore

Well....I have news.https://m.facebook.com/home.php#!/pr...09015&__tn__=C

I sold the red truck.

It all happened kinda fast.

My friend/engine builder had a really nice truck that I have been lusting after for many years. It's an 04 Chevy, crew cab short box, diesel. All set up for pulling trailers, etc. I've had my eye on it for as long as I have known him.

He sent me a text over the weekend that he was (finally!) selling his truck. I originally told him I was not interested but, after agonizing over it all day Sunday I wrote him back saying I would be - IF - my brother in law would be interested in the red truck.

My b-i-l immediately said "yes" so as of this morning I have the check in my pocket and the red truck still in my garage. I think it will probably sit in my garage over the winter and I'll finish up a couple odds and ends that still need to be done.

Looks like a pretty good deal for all those involved.

K

tucsonjwt · 11-04-2015, 05:27 PM

Hope you still get the mpgs with that big black one.

Donnie Mabe · 11-04-2015, 08:26 AM

Cool story i am installing a my-6 in my '68 long step 2wd it has 98 vortec engine. You think it will be driveable with 4.56 ,holley780,hookers i need ideas for roller cam replacement choice

Keith Seymore · 11-04-2015, 08:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Donnie Mabe

Cool story i am installing a my-6 in my '68 long step 2wd it has 98 vortec engine. You think it will be driveable with 4.56 ,holley780,hookers i need ideas for roller cam replacement choice

4.56 sounds a little steep, but the powertrain should be a good package.

K

03-11-2015, 09:34 PM	#1
Hankster Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Nacogdoches, Texas Posts: 895	Re: Intro from an old Assembly Plant guy I couldve sworn sub'd to this thread! Guess not! Sad to see about the door! __________________ Current Build 89 s10 ecsb 2wd 4.3/700r4 50k OG Miles Instagram- shaggin_s10 '86 Chevrolet C10 Custom Deluxe - Gen V 454 - 4l80e - welded 12 bolt (Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=611611 ) SOLD

04-27-2015, 07:19 AM	#2
Keith Seymore Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Motor City Posts: 9,178	Re: Intro from an old Assembly Plant guy *Back in business -* Got the door back from the paint shop last week and got it fitted/trimmed out over the weekend. Side trim has been ordered, and Red is sitting out in the parking lot at work as we speak. K Attached Images __________________ Chevrolet Flint Assembly 1979-1986 GM Full Size Truck Engineering 1986 - 2019 Intro from an Old Assembly Guy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342926 My Pontiac story: http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...d.php?t=560524 Chevelle intro: http://www.superchevy.com/features/s...hevy-chevelle/ Last edited by Keith Seymore; 06-06-2015 at 11:36 AM.

04-27-2015, 06:10 PM	#3
Hankster Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Nacogdoches, Texas Posts: 895	Re: Intro from an old Assembly Plant guy Good deal, Glad to hear it! __________________ Current Build 89 s10 ecsb 2wd 4.3/700r4 50k OG Miles Instagram- shaggin_s10 '86 Chevrolet C10 Custom Deluxe - Gen V 454 - 4l80e - welded 12 bolt (Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=611611 ) SOLD

06-11-2015, 08:37 AM	#4
Keith Seymore Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Motor City Posts: 9,178	Re: Intro from an old Assembly Plant guy For 25 years of service at GM you get a wristwatch or a clock. For 36 years of service you get a box of Detroit Tigers donuts (apparently). K Attached Images __________________ Chevrolet Flint Assembly 1979-1986 GM Full Size Truck Engineering 1986 - 2019 Intro from an Old Assembly Guy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342926 My Pontiac story: http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...d.php?t=560524 Chevelle intro: http://www.superchevy.com/features/s...hevy-chevelle/ Last edited by Keith Seymore; 06-11-2015 at 09:57 AM.

06-11-2015, 10:12 AM	#5
tucsonjwt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 3,188	Re: Intro from an old Assembly Plant guy Did you get some Faygo Rock and Rye to wash them down with?

06-11-2015, 02:48 PM	#7
Hankster Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Nacogdoches, Texas Posts: 895	Re: Intro from an old Assembly Plant guy Congrats on being there so long, lucky.. __________________ Current Build 89 s10 ecsb 2wd 4.3/700r4 50k OG Miles Instagram- shaggin_s10 '86 Chevrolet C10 Custom Deluxe - Gen V 454 - 4l80e - welded 12 bolt (Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=611611 ) SOLD

07-25-2015, 03:07 PM	#8
Hankster Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Nacogdoches, Texas Posts: 895	Re: Intro from an old Assembly Plant guy Man that sure is a pretty truck! __________________ Current Build 89 s10 ecsb 2wd 4.3/700r4 50k OG Miles Instagram- shaggin_s10 '86 Chevrolet C10 Custom Deluxe - Gen V 454 - 4l80e - welded 12 bolt (Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=611611 ) SOLD

09-21-2015, 07:31 AM	#9
Keith Seymore Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Motor City Posts: 9,178	Re: Intro from an old Assembly Plant guy Am I a bad person for going to the races and only taking pictures of pickup trucks in the parking lot? (lol) I went to the Pure Stock Muscle Car Drags in Stanton Michigan as a spectator on Friday. http://www.psmcdr.com/ The photos below are what I saw when I came back out. It’s an ’85 GMC out of Flint (VIN FF717xxx); beautiful paint, probably a fresh restore, including rhino liner in the bed, cowl hood. P255/70 tires. Could stand to drop down a couple inches… K Attached Images __________________ Chevrolet Flint Assembly 1979-1986 GM Full Size Truck Engineering 1986 - 2019 Intro from an Old Assembly Guy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342926 My Pontiac story: http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...d.php?t=560524 Chevelle intro: http://www.superchevy.com/features/s...hevy-chevelle/

09-21-2015, 07:41 AM	#10
J Knight Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Baytown TX Posts: 2,219	Re: Intro from an old Assembly Plant guy Did you talk him into a mild drop like yours? __________________ John 82 Chevy Silverado 350ci/TH350

09-21-2015, 07:51 AM	#11
Keith Seymore Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Motor City Posts: 9,178	Re: Intro from an old Assembly Plant guy No, we didn't connect. I would have liked to visit with him; I probably put the fenders on that truck (50/50 chance that it came through on second shift). K __________________ Chevrolet Flint Assembly 1979-1986 GM Full Size Truck Engineering 1986 - 2019 Intro from an Old Assembly Guy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342926 My Pontiac story: http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...d.php?t=560524 Chevelle intro: http://www.superchevy.com/features/s...hevy-chevelle/

09-21-2015, 08:23 AM	#12
J Knight Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Baytown TX Posts: 2,219	Re: Intro from an old Assembly Plant guy My 82 is a Flint built truck also. __________________ John 82 Chevy Silverado 350ci/TH350

09-21-2015, 07:17 PM	#13
TravisMartin Curmudgeon of Poor Means Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 113	Re: Intro from an old Assembly Plant guy Call me weird; I like 'em stock height...it's a pickup! Only thing I'd fault it for in the picture is the roll pan...I like bumpers too!

09-22-2015, 03:08 PM	#14
oakstcustomz Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Willits Ca Posts: 132	Re: Intro from an old Assembly Plant guy Hey Keith, great read! I have read about all of your threads here and py, my dad has a 64 GTO we have had since 89 when I was born he had a 68 lemans my grandpa bought new, and another 68 lemans vert.....loved the story's about John Z and the kid on the bike!! He worked with a guy who was a factory line builder for Chevrolet cars I believe and he told him that most employees would order a car as a stripper and secretly build the luxury options as they followed it down the line.... __________________ 1965 Chevy C-20 slammed 292 L6 TH400 1967 Chevy C-20 on 91 suburban frame project(wife's) 1972 Chevy K-20 Mild 350/th350/np2o5 dd 1952 Ford Customline 2door kustom project 1967 Cadillac Superior Hearse (wife's) 1998 GMC Saffari (wife's dd)

09-23-2015, 10:09 PM	#15
harrisoncole4 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: St.Thomas, ON Posts: 320	Re: Intro from an old Assembly Plant guy Very cool story!

09-24-2015, 12:46 AM	#16
86454k30 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Spokane, Washington Posts: 596	Re: Intro from an old Assembly Plant guy I bet I have read your build thread 3 or 4 times since it began. Thank you for all the GM truck history you provide and excellent job on your truck.



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09-29-2015, 08:08 AM	#17
J Knight Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Baytown TX Posts: 2,219	Re: Intro from an old Assembly Plant guy So it takes 8 1/2 hours to complete assembly? __________________ John 82 Chevy Silverado 350ci/TH350

11-04-2015, 08:09 AM	#19
Keith Seymore Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Motor City Posts: 9,178	Re: Intro from an old Assembly Plant guy Well....I have news. I sold the red truck. It all happened kinda fast. My friend/engine builder had a really nice truck that I have been lusting after for many years. It's an 04 Chevy, crew cab short box, diesel. All set up for pulling trailers, etc. I've had my eye on it for as long as I have known him. He sent me a text over the weekend that he was (finally!) selling his truck. I originally told him I was not interested but, after agonizing over it all day Sunday I wrote him back saying I would be - IF - my brother in law would be interested in the red truck. My b-i-l immediately said "yes" so as of this morning I have the check in my pocket and the red truck still in my garage. I think it will probably sit in my garage over the winter and I'll finish up a couple odds and ends that still need to be done. Looks like a pretty good deal for all those involved. K __________________ Chevrolet Flint Assembly 1979-1986 GM Full Size Truck Engineering 1986 - 2019 Intro from an Old Assembly Guy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342926 My Pontiac story: http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...d.php?t=560524 Chevelle intro: http://www.superchevy.com/features/s...hevy-chevelle/

11-04-2015, 05:27 PM	#23
tucsonjwt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 3,188	Re: Intro from an old Assembly Plant guy Hope you still get the mpgs with that big black one.

11-04-2015, 08:26 AM	#24
Donnie Mabe Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Delta Pa Posts: 22	Re: Intro from an old Assembly Plant guy Cool story i am installing a my-6 in my '68 long step 2wd it has 98 vortec engine. You think it will be driveable with 4.56 ,holley780,hookers i need ideas for roller cam replacement choice

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