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**'68OrangeSunshine** · 09-19-2013, 06:41 AM

My other truck is a '71 GMC Jimmy 4x4, 350 V8 | SM465 | NP205 | 3.73 Corp 12 Bolt rear w/ factory Eaton Posi | K/1500, [ like the Chevy K/5 Blazer, but GMC insisted on badge-ing them as K/1500s, not K/750s as logic might dictate.] Damn fine truck.
They are everything that's on a Chevy, but somehow better built. They sold them at Cadillac dealerships, so they mostly had the high end trim level. Their other market was fleet sales to mines, railroads, municipalities etc. The US military bought from both divisions for CUCVs.

*Mister-B* · 09-20-2013, 09:01 PM

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My other truck is a '71 GMC Jimmy 4x4, 350 V8 | SM465 | NP205 | 3.73 Corp 12 Bolt rear w/ factory Eaton Posi | K/1500, [ like the Chevy K/5 Blazer, but GMC insisted on badge-ing them as K/1500s, not K/750s as logic might dictate.] Damn fine truck.
They are everything that's on a Chevy, but somehow better built. They sold them at Cadillac dealerships, so they mostly had the high end trim level. Their other market was fleet sales to mines, railroads, municipalities etc. The US military bought from both divisions for CUCVs.

Wait, what? I like GMC's too, but let's keep it real here. Better built? Weren't they built in the same factories as Chevrolet trucks? Did they tend to get more options than the average Chevrolet? Sure, but don't forget they were also sold at other GM dealerships, such as Buick. Not just Cadillac. Chevrolet sold many competing car brands, so the minor cosmetic changes and name rebranding allowed Buick, for example, to sell a truck that didn't share the same Chevrolet name as the competing cars.
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**'68OrangeSunshine** · 09-20-2013, 10:50 PM

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Wait, what? I like GMC's too, but let's keep it real here. Better built? Weren't they built in the same factories as Chevrolet trucks? Did they tend to get more options than the average Chevrolet? Sure, but don't forget they were also sold at other GM dealerships, such as Buick. Not just Cadillac. Chevrolet sold many competing car brands, so the minor cosmetic changes and name rebranding allowed Buick, for example, to sell a truck that didn't share the same Chevrolet name as the competing cars.
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OK no argument. I have heard that the GM production lines badged every 6th truck GMC during the 67- 72 run. In an earlier time they might have had their own separate plant, hence the different engines [270, 302 L6s, 305, 351 V6s], but by '67 they were gradually using Chevy engines.
I have heard the urban myth that workers had to have graduated from high school to work on GMCs, but I think this is a joke. And many dealerships sold Cadillacs, and/or Buicks, Olds, Pontiacs as well as GMCs.

**WIDESIDE72** · 09-20-2013, 11:50 PM

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OK no argument. I have heard that the GM production lines badged every 6th truck GMC during the 67- 72 run. In an earlier time they might have had their own separate plant, hence the different engines [270, 302 L6s, 305, 351 V6s], but by '67 they were gradually using Chevy engines.
I have heard the urban myth that workers had to have graduated from high school to work on GMCs, but I think this is a joke. And many dealerships sold Cadillacs, and/or Buicks, Olds, Pontiacs as well as GMCs.

Everyone knows that GMC is professional grade!

I used to work with a guy who swore GMC's had "heavier wiring". I told him that my family had a 48,59, 71, 93 and 02 GMCs over the years and the only diiference was engines and trim on the older trucks and trim on the newer trucks, but he wouldnt relent! Its funny that GMC was the workhoerse line back in the daybut is marketed more as a high end truck today.

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Leroy-B1 · 09-20-2013, 04:28 PM

Who does the 68 belong too?
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**DaHos** · 09-20-2013, 04:47 PM

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Who does the 68 belong too?
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MikeCofield

She's Purdy !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

mud.man.rj · 09-20-2013, 05:19 PM

x2 on the rims, man they just make the truck so ...

1971sierragrande · 09-20-2013, 10:53 PM

Here's my 71' GMC

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1971sierragrande · 09-20-2013, 10:57 PM

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Heavy Evy · 09-21-2013, 03:29 AM

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Me likey!!

1971sierragrande · 09-20-2013, 11:00 PM

And my 62'

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chuckmc8 · 09-21-2013, 05:17 AM

Here's a couple pics of a 67 that I am finishing up. I still need to wet sand the front clip to blend with the orig patina on the rest of the body. 4.5/5 static drop, Boss 338 (20") 2004 5.3 with 4L60E, 3:73
I painted under the hood and firewall when eng was out- the color is the same as the orig body color, but my shop lights do weird effects on the shade. I like that mint green tho!
This cool old truck came from GM w/o radio, no pass side sunvisor, and no pass door mirror- and never had any of that installed. No rust (thru) on this one! :-) All orig glass including the W/S

J.Cagle · 09-21-2013, 10:12 AM

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Here's a couple pics of a 67 that I am finishing up. I still need to wet sand the front clip to blend with the orig patina on the rest of the body. 4.5/5 static drop, Boss 338 (20") 2004 5.3 with 4L60E, 3:73
I painted under the hood and firewall when eng was out- the color is the same as the orig body color, but my shop lights do weird effects on the shade. I like that mint green tho!
This cool old truck came from GM w/o radio, no pass side sunvisor, and no pass door mirror- and never had any of that installed. No rust (thru) on this one! :-) All orig glass including the W/S

What paint is that green?

Rusbuilt · 09-21-2013, 06:35 AM

Very Nice 67!

darkhorse970 · 09-21-2013, 06:48 AM

These killer '67s are sure making me want one! Very cool trucks MikeCofield and ChuckMc8!!
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chuckmc8 · 09-21-2013, 10:16 AM

paint is 4503AA Light Green

Here is the paint book for 67

http://www.tcpglobal.com/autocolorli...truck-pg01.jpg

J.Cagle · 09-21-2013, 06:27 PM

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paint is 4503AA Light Green

Here is the paint book for 67

http://www.tcpglobal.com/autocolorli...truck-pg01.jpg

No I meant what brand. Is it dupont, ppg, valspar etc? Is it a flat single stage?

1971sierragrande · 09-21-2013, 11:19 AM

Thanks heavy!
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chuckmc8 · 09-21-2013, 11:55 AM

heres a couple more pics

HotRod C/10 · 09-21-2013, 12:13 PM

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heres a couple more pics

I Likee!

Bennett68C10 · 09-22-2013, 10:31 PM

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heres a couple more pics

Wow love this truck

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tarafied1 · 09-24-2013, 12:04 AM

added the bee...

faribran · 09-21-2013, 01:42 PM

Someone asked about the wheels on truck above. I never heard the answer. I would also like to know
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ksbrktracer · 09-21-2013, 05:59 PM

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Someone asked about the wheels on truck above. I never heard the answer. I would also like to know
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http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=597445

20" BOSS 338's ...

chvtrkman · 09-21-2013, 01:48 PM

It's always a blast to visit this thread every so often to see what neat pics have been added..Chuck, I really like your 67,just curious...did you add flattener to the paint,that gives it that matte finish, or is that part of the weird lighting effect in your garage you mentioned?..Looks cool no matter what,like it a lot.

09-19-2013, 06:41 AM	#1
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,201	Re: Patina, shop logo'd, rusty trucks? My other truck is a '71 GMC Jimmy 4x4, 350 V8 \| SM465 \| NP205 \| 3.73 Corp 12 Bolt rear w/ factory Eaton Posi \| K/1500, [ like the Chevy K/5 Blazer, but GMC insisted on badge-ing them as K/1500s, not K/750s as logic might dictate.] Damn fine truck. They are everything that's on a Chevy, but somehow better built. They sold them at Cadillac dealerships, so they mostly had the high end trim level. Their other market was fleet sales to mines, railroads, municipalities etc. The US military bought from both divisions for CUCVs. __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not.

09-20-2013, 04:28 PM	#5
Leroy-B1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Mars Hill, NC Posts: 1,994	Re: Patina, shop logo'd, rusty trucks? Who does the 68 belong too? Posted via Mobile Device

09-20-2013, 05:19 PM	#7
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: Patina, shop logo'd, rusty trucks? x2 on the rims, man they just make the truck so ... __________________ 1987 Green n Green machine. 5.0 4spd std. 7" lift w 35's.

09-20-2013, 10:53 PM	#8
1971sierragrande Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: tulsa ok. Posts: 89	Re: Patina, shop logo'd, rusty trucks? Here's my 71' GMC[/IMG] Posted via Mobile Device

09-20-2013, 10:57 PM	#9
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1971sierragrande Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: tulsa ok. Posts: 89	Re: Patina, shop logo'd, rusty trucks? And my 62'[/IMG] Posted via Mobile Device

09-21-2013, 05:17 AM	#12
chuckmc8 It's alsways something..... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Douglasville GA Posts: 1,171	Re: Patina, shop logo'd, rusty trucks? Here's a couple pics of a 67 that I am finishing up. I still need to wet sand the front clip to blend with the orig patina on the rest of the body. 4.5/5 static drop, Boss 338 (20") 2004 5.3 with 4L60E, 3:73 I painted under the hood and firewall when eng was out- the color is the same as the orig body color, but my shop lights do weird effects on the shade. I like that mint green tho! This cool old truck came from GM w/o radio, no pass side sunvisor, and no pass door mirror- and never had any of that installed. No rust (thru) on this one! :-) All orig glass including the W/S Attached Images __________________ 1968 RS Camaro 'Vert Matching number 327 and M21 Muncie 1968 C10 Black with red interior and orig paint. 5.3 / 4l60e,3:73 POSI 17" Torq Thrusts 1968 CST 514 Red with black interior. Buddy Buckets, Factory A/C, PS, PB- 20" AR custom shop TT, 5.3 and 4l60e Last edited by chuckmc8; 09-21-2013 at 05:36 AM.

09-21-2013, 06:35 AM	#14
Rusbuilt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 5,381	Re: Patina, shop logo'd, rusty trucks? Very Nice 67! __________________ -Rus PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULINPaypal donations accepted @ rus1785@yahoo.com Rusbuilt's garage 1968 Chevy C-30 Darcy SOLD Rusbuilt shop truck *SOLD*

09-21-2013, 06:48 AM	#15
darkhorse970 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Monroe, LA Posts: 2,103	Re: Patina, shop logo'd, rusty trucks? These killer '67s are sure making me want one! Very cool trucks MikeCofield and ChuckMc8!! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Keith SOLD - 1963 C10 Short Fleet 350/700R4 4/6 drop 1967 GMC Super Custom - Short Fleet COPO concept w/427 BBC T-400 w/Doug Nash overdrive 4/6 Drop, Buddy Buckets, etc... Frame Off (In Progress) I call it "Vulgar Display of Power" 1980 Silverado Original paint 49k Original miles 4/6 drop Check out my build thread here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6209941

09-21-2013, 10:16 AM	#16
chuckmc8 It's alsways something..... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Douglasville GA Posts: 1,171	Re: Patina, shop logo'd, rusty trucks? paint is 4503AA Light Green Here is the paint book for 67 http://www.tcpglobal.com/autocolorli...truck-pg01.jpg __________________ 1968 RS Camaro 'Vert Matching number 327 and M21 Muncie 1968 C10 Black with red interior and orig paint. 5.3 / 4l60e,3:73 POSI 17" Torq Thrusts 1968 CST 514 Red with black interior. Buddy Buckets, Factory A/C, PS, PB- 20" AR custom shop TT, 5.3 and 4l60e

09-21-2013, 11:19 AM	#18
1971sierragrande Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: tulsa ok. Posts: 89	Re: Patina, shop logo'd, rusty trucks? Thanks heavy! Posted via Mobile Device

09-21-2013, 11:55 AM	#19
chuckmc8 It's alsways something..... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Douglasville GA Posts: 1,171	Re: Patina, shop logo'd, rusty trucks? heres a couple more pics Attached Images __________________ 1968 RS Camaro 'Vert Matching number 327 and M21 Muncie 1968 C10 Black with red interior and orig paint. 5.3 / 4l60e,3:73 POSI 17" Torq Thrusts 1968 CST 514 Red with black interior. Buddy Buckets, Factory A/C, PS, PB- 20" AR custom shop TT, 5.3 and 4l60e Last edited by chuckmc8; 09-21-2013 at 12:05 PM.

09-24-2013, 12:04 AM	#22
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09-21-2013, 01:42 PM	#23
faribran Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: AL Posts: 1,828	Re: Patina, shop logo'd, rusty trucks? Someone asked about the wheels on truck above. I never heard the answer. I would also like to know Posted via Mobile Device __________________ "

09-21-2013, 01:48 PM	#25
chvtrkman Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: PA. Posts: 178	Re: Patina, shop logo'd, rusty trucks? It's always a blast to visit this thread every so often to see what neat pics have been added..Chuck, I really like your 67,just curious...did you add flattener to the paint,that gives it that matte finish, or is that part of the weird lighting effect in your garage you mentioned?..Looks cool no matter what,like it a lot. __________________ _____________________________________________ 69 C-20 292, 4 spd O/D, 4:56 rears. No a/c p/s p/b p/w......restoration project,"Operation:Stovebolt" 78 C-10 305 TH350 new (old) daily driver 02 Suburban Z71 a.k.a. the family truckster 99 Silverado 1500 Z71



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