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GASoline71 · 08-07-2013, 01:58 PM

The GMC's never had the "split" marker lights as far as I know.

Don't get ahead of yourself. About 90% of the stuff you can do to this truck can be self taught... just by actually getting your hands dirty.

Gary

sKnNyPpY · 08-07-2013, 02:04 PM

Door locks are very easy and cheap to replace, that's one of the first things I had to do. Round key for doors, rectangle for ignition, that's the GM tradition

I think I got mine from RockAuto.com. I've been following this thread for a while and can't wait to see your new 4 eyes on that hauler.

SCHRUMGMC · 08-07-2013, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by GASoline71

The GMC's never had the "split" marker lights as far as I know.

Well on my pawpaw's GMC it was like that...I think maybe Custom Deluxe ?

Don't get ahead of yourself. About 90% of the stuff you can do to this truck can be self taught... just by actually getting your hands dirty.

Thanks for the motivation Gary
Gary

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Originally Posted by sKnNyPpY

Door locks are very easy and cheap to replace, that's one of the first things I had to do. Round key for doors, rectangle for ignition, that's the GM tradition

I think I got mine from RockAuto.com. I've been following this thread for a while and can't wait to see your new 4 eyes on that hauler.

I'm beyond excited to get it home and go pay these people..Saturday will be the day "I hope"

primetime · 08-07-2013, 02:28 PM

So wait... You still haven't paid for this truck? I don't understand what's going on here. With almost 6000 views on this thread( has to be near a record at least), and days and days of everyone warning you not buy parts until you PAY for the truck and get it home. It's almost like you want the truck to be bought from under you. Honestly, a week of you still advertising it to this board that you still have not bought it and are just excited to own one, I'm tempted to just buy it myself to end this thread. I could use it for parts maybe. Kid you got to except the advice you have been given thus far, 1st stop advertising the fact it is still available. 2nd don't commit to buy parts until you own the truck. 3rd earn the money you need so you can afford to pay this lady. The fact is that she has it on Craigslist so she must need the money for a reason. So you are holding her back too. 4th and Lastly, GO BUY THE TRUCK!!! We can't wait to help you with trouble shooting and get you on the road. Don't burn your bridges. You have started to alienate good resources for learning about these classics already.
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*DrewMcD* · 08-07-2013, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by primetime

So wait... You still haven't paid for this truck? I don't understand what's going on here. With almost 6000 views on this thread( has to be near a record at least), and days and days of everyone warning you not buy parts until you PAY for the truck and get it home. It's almost like you want the truck to be bought from under you. Honestly, a week of you still advertising it to this board that you still have not bought it and are just excited to own one, I'm tempted to just buy it myself to end this thread. I could use it for parts maybe. Kid you got to except the advice you have been given thus far, 1st stop advertising the fact it is still available. 2nd don't commit to buy parts until you own the truck. 3rd earn the money you need so you can afford to pay this lady. The fact is that she has it on Craigslist so she must need the money for a reason. So you are holding her back too. 4th and Lastly, GO BUY THE TRUCK!!! We can't wait to help you with trouble shooting and get you on the road. Don't burn your bridges. You have started to alienate good resources for learning about these classics already.
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He made this exact same post a few months back over in the 47-59 board which ended up getting deleted. Only that time it was for a 59 GMC. Went on for weeks and he was given and ignored some great advice just like in this thread. Most were to get a job, or sell his video games. Neither of these obviously happened. All I can do this time around is chuckle as folks are jumping on his bandwagon again, and offering to send free parts and even cash to a kid who may like old trucks but is unwilling to put the work in. Not setting the best example for the boy imho.

**LockDoc** · 08-08-2013, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by sKnNyPpY

Door locks are very easy and cheap to replace, that's one of the first things I had to do. Round key for doors, rectangle for ignition, that's the GM tradition

I think I got mine from RockAuto.com. I've been following this thread for a while and can't wait to see your new 4 eyes on that hauler.

Round key for doors, rectangle for ignition is not a "GM tradition" until 1973. If you have a '67-'72 and it has them someone has changed the door locks. The ignition and doors used the same key on the '67 - '72 trucks, and they were the rectangular head ones.

LockDoc

sKnNyPpY · 08-08-2013, 05:07 PM

I stand corrected and actually just made up that little jingle. All my parents GM cars had dual keys and the ignition key to my 71 didn't fit the doors when I got it. That's what I get for being cute

edit: looks like 69 according to these guys, splains why mine didn't work
http://www.key-men.com/cars/chevrolet.html

ETsC10 · 08-08-2013, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by LockDoc

Round key for doors, rectangle for ignition is not a "GM tradition" until 1973. If you have a '67-'72 and it has them someone has changed the door locks. The ignition and doors used the same key on the '67 - '72 trucks, and they were the rectangular head ones.

LockDoc

Thanks Leon.
Yup, my Dads '71 GMC was one key...no waiting

Glove box as well? I do think his had a lock on it ...
I can't remember about the key though.

**LockDoc** · 08-08-2013, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by ETsC10

Thanks Leon.
Yup, my Dads '71 GMC was one key...no waiting

Glove box as well? I do think his had a lock on it ...
I can't remember about the key though.

I've never been able to pin down the GB lock Ellen. I think they were dealer installed but the dealer had the resources to key it like the other locks if the buyer/owner wanted it done.

LockDoc

CC69Rat · 08-07-2013, 03:53 PM

Shrum.. buddy, relax. Get it home and then setup a build thread. I wouldn't post anything else to this thread. Prove to everyone you're serious not with words but with the build thread. We all know you're excited about it ..just as we were too (when we all bought ours) I / we know you're trying everything you can think of to come up with the money. Jobs are tough to get now-a-days. Bottom line you have to have transportation to get to/from your job to make the $ to buy the truck.

I'm not trying to start / continue to put you on your heels about it. Just take a step back and think had I posted this very truck.. would you want to buy it? You have to be smart buddy.. nows the time. Just take a step back. Get everything together, buy it.. then the details and questions will be accepted and we will help you.

We know you're excited .. just hang in there. It will all work out. If advise means anything to you, .. just my opinion.. I'd just let this go silent. .. then come out GUNNIN with an awesome build you can be proud of and respected for. You don't have to defend anything man. These guys are just showing you 'Tough Love' and help you learn.. keep defending and they will keep you on your heels.

Strength is sometimes shown with silence. One of the many things my Pop taught me.
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**Ol Blue K20** · 08-07-2013, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by CC69Rat

Shrum.. buddy, relax. Get it home and then setup a build thread. I wouldn't post anything else to this thread. Prove to everyone you're serious not with words but with the build thread. We all know you're excited about it ..just as we were too (when we all bought ours) I / we know you're trying everything you can think of to come up with the money. Jobs are tough to get now-a-days. Bottom line you have to have transportation to get to/from your job to make the $ to buy the truck.

I'm not trying to start / continue to put you on your heels about it. Just take a step back and think had I posted this very truck.. would you want to buy it? You have to be smart buddy.. nows the time. Just take a step back. Get everything together, buy it.. then the details and questions will be accepted and we will help you.

We know you're excited .. just hang in there. It will all work out. If advise means anything to you, .. just my opinion.. I'd just let this go silent. .. then come out GUNNIN with an awesome build you can be proud of and respected for. You don't have to defend anything man. These guys are just showing you 'Tough Love' and help you learn.. keep defending and they will keep you on your heels.

Strength is sometimes shown with silence. One of the many things my Pop taught me.
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Excellent advice, Schrumplease listen. I for one want to see a build thread

SCHRUMGMC · 08-07-2013, 05:02 PM

Well Primetime didn't read some posts really well

Thanks for the advice, and will do

No one can snatch the truck away especially when I put a deposit down on it.I am not buying anything til I have it home.I am planning out what I'd like to do with this truck and bring it back to its formal Glory..

No one post anymore please...Next important post will it being brought home and unhauled

Then I will start a Build thread,

Thanks everyone

SCHRUMGMC · 08-07-2013, 07:45 PM

Drew get out of here.Sweet jesus your a Grown man starting drama with a almost 20 year old...Grow up man, all you ever do on my threads is start Drama

I am having the person coming to buy my Cougar,saturday morning and he is coming from SC to get it and then I am going to buy the truck right after...Do I need to say it anymore for ya bud...I ended up not getting the '59 because it would of been too much work and money and I found something better I'd like to work on and be more interested in working due to seeing people having more fun with these trucks then the older ones.I don't have to prove crap for anyone especially when I know what I want.You can go ahead and say what you want but bud your barking up the wrong tree because it doesn't phase me a bit...just annoys me

Please no more posts til I bring it home
Thanks

*DrewMcD* · 08-07-2013, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by SCHRUMGMC

Drew get out of here.Sweet jesus your a Grown man starting drama with a almost 20 year old...Grow up man, all you ever do on my threads is start Drama

I am having the person coming to buy my Cougar,saturday morning and then I am going to buy the truck right after...Do I need to say it anymore for ya bud...I ended up not getting the '59 because it would of been too much work and money and I found something better I'd like to work on

Do you read your own posts? You do a fine job of bringing all the drama this place needs all on your own. And don't start with the threats and personal attacks again. Bottom line you have no idea how old I am because I don't feel the need to post my personal info on internet forum for approval, or is it empathy of others? I was only trying to give fair warning to the other valued members of this community of your MO, so some poor guy doesn't send you his money that he actually worked for so you don't have to.

Almost 3,000 posts, and still no truck? It's going to be great if/when you actually get a truck and you grace this board with gems of threads like, "What size bolts to remove the cowl?" and "Went outside this morning and tire was 5 psi low, Wut do? " I'm not going anywhere. This forum has served me well for years, through 4 different trucks. Maybe you should "Go Away".

SCHRUMGMC · 08-07-2013, 08:05 PM

Im talking about get off this thread..I'm done arguing with ya..
I dont want peoples money alright...Leave me alone...

*DrewMcD* · 08-07-2013, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by SCHRUMGMC

Im talking about get off this thread..I'm done arguing with ya..
I dont want peoples money alright...Leave me alone...

You'll sure take their parts though huh .

SCHRUMGMC · 08-07-2013, 08:15 PM

People are offering to help me, I'm just a kid who loves old trucks and wants to keep the Tradition going..Now please Leave me alone for the 2nd time

Will update once I get the truck...Thanks for the support people !!!

*DrewMcD* · 08-07-2013, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by SCHRUMGMC

People are offering to help me, I'm just a kid who loves old trucks and wants to keep the Tradition going..Now please Leave me alone for the 2nd time

Will update once I get the truck...Thanks for the support people !!!

So that wasn't you asking for marker lights just today, in this very thread, on this very page? Ok. Keep posting, and bumping this thread so one of two things gets accomplished, someone with some sense sees the ad and gets over there to save that truck,and or people think twice before sending you parts or money for a truck you dont own and are unwilling to work for. Youth is not an excuse for ignorance.

SCHRUMGMC · 08-07-2013, 08:34 PM

Yes it was, I had forgotten I needed to go to the other Threads to ask, or sign up for a higher Account I am going to get the truck..Leave me alone for the 3rd Time

Bow Commander · 08-07-2013, 09:01 PM

I'm no Mod but this thread has run its course and should be locked. Step away from the keyboard (as I type this

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leftybass209 · 08-07-2013, 09:05 PM

Will a moderator lock this thread before it really gets out of hand, please? There's no need to blame any one person, it is just overboard already.
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SCHRUMGMC · 08-07-2013, 09:03 PM

Or just delete all of the Drama..I'd like this thread kept open

big mike71 · 08-07-2013, 09:06 PM

Both of you guys need to stop. It's like c-10 simplex is back.

SCHRUMGMC · 08-07-2013, 09:07 PM

Well I tried..I should have though...immaturity

To the admins...Delete all of the Drama and etc..I will update once I get the truck

***Liz*** · 08-08-2013, 12:13 AM

enough with the crap.. I am NOT wasting time cleaning up stuff, and not locking this until I get answers to some questions I have on the thread itself. However, it seems to be infractions all around. I fully understand frustration, believe me I am feeling a bunch of it this very minute.. I do NOT understand what the heck ya'll are thinking in this thread.. report the posts that bug you and step away from the dang keyboard. Pissing matches, trolling and generalized assiness are not gonna fly.

08-07-2013, 02:04 PM	#2
sKnNyPpY Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 549	Re: Found me a possible truck 1971 gmc swb Door locks are very easy and cheap to replace, that's one of the first things I had to do. Round key for doors, rectangle for ignition, that's the GM tradition I think I got mine from RockAuto.com. I've been following this thread for a while and can't wait to see your new 4 eyes on that hauler. __________________ Life is too long to go slow... 71 GMC 1500 Super Custom LWB 350/350 AC(replaced w/vintage air)/PS/PB 2.5 CPP Spindle, 1" CPP Drop Spring, CPP Front and Rear Sway Bars/DJM Flip, new General Spring KC 5 spring pack, HEI /IntReg Alt 20x8.5 OldSkools 5" BS, 275/45 Falkens

08-07-2013, 02:28 PM	#4
primetime Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 410	Re: Found me a possible truck 1971 gmc swb So wait... You still haven't paid for this truck? I don't understand what's going on here. With almost 6000 views on this thread( has to be near a record at least), and days and days of everyone warning you not buy parts until you PAY for the truck and get it home. It's almost like you want the truck to be bought from under you. Honestly, a week of you still advertising it to this board that you still have not bought it and are just excited to own one, I'm tempted to just buy it myself to end this thread. I could use it for parts maybe. Kid you got to except the advice you have been given thus far, 1st stop advertising the fact it is still available. 2nd don't commit to buy parts until you own the truck. 3rd earn the money you need so you can afford to pay this lady. The fact is that she has it on Craigslist so she must need the money for a reason. So you are holding her back too. 4th and Lastly, GO BUY THE TRUCK!!! We can't wait to help you with trouble shooting and get you on the road. Don't burn your bridges. You have started to alienate good resources for learning about these classics already. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1968 Chevy C10 swb fleetside 2005 Chevy Silverado crew cab (SS) 1977 Goldwing cafe racer 1977 Chevy nova (first car/ first love) Last edited by primetime; 08-07-2013 at 02:31 PM. Reason: Bad spelling

08-08-2013, 05:07 PM	#7
sKnNyPpY Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 549	Re: Found me a possible truck 1971 gmc swb I stand corrected and actually just made up that little jingle. All my parents GM cars had dual keys and the ignition key to my 71 didn't fit the doors when I got it. That's what I get for being cute edit: looks like 69 according to these guys, splains why mine didn't work http://www.key-men.com/cars/chevrolet.html __________________ Life is too long to go slow... 71 GMC 1500 Super Custom LWB 350/350 AC(replaced w/vintage air)/PS/PB 2.5 CPP Spindle, 1" CPP Drop Spring, CPP Front and Rear Sway Bars/DJM Flip, new General Spring KC 5 spring pack, HEI /IntReg Alt 20x8.5 OldSkools 5" BS, 275/45 Falkens Last edited by sKnNyPpY; 08-08-2013 at 05:16 PM.

08-07-2013, 03:53 PM	#10
CC69Rat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,210	Re: Found me a possible truck 1971 gmc swb Shrum.. buddy, relax. Get it home and then setup a build thread. I wouldn't post anything else to this thread. Prove to everyone you're serious not with words but with the build thread. We all know you're excited about it ..just as we were too (when we all bought ours) I / we know you're trying everything you can think of to come up with the money. Jobs are tough to get now-a-days. Bottom line you have to have transportation to get to/from your job to make the $ to buy the truck. I'm not trying to start / continue to put you on your heels about it. Just take a step back and think had I posted this very truck.. would you want to buy it? You have to be smart buddy.. nows the time. Just take a step back. Get everything together, buy it.. then the details and questions will be accepted and we will help you. We know you're excited .. just hang in there. It will all work out. If advise means anything to you, .. just my opinion.. I'd just let this go silent. .. then come out GUNNIN with an awesome build you can be proud of and respected for. You don't have to defend anything man. These guys are just showing you 'Tough Love' and help you learn.. keep defending and they will keep you on your heels. Strength is sometimes shown with silence. One of the many things my Pop taught me. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

08-07-2013, 05:02 PM	#12
SCHRUMGMC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,989	Re: Found me a possible truck 1971 gmc swb Well Primetime didn't read some posts really well Thanks for the advice, and will do No one can snatch the truck away especially when I put a deposit down on it.I am not buying anything til I have it home.I am planning out what I'd like to do with this truck and bring it back to its formal Glory.. No one post anymore please...Next important post will it being brought home and unhauled Then I will start a Build thread, Thanks everyone __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra 1959 GMC 100

08-07-2013, 07:45 PM	#13
SCHRUMGMC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,989	Re: Found me a possible truck 1971 gmc swb Drew get out of here.Sweet jesus your a Grown man starting drama with a almost 20 year old...Grow up man, all you ever do on my threads is start Drama I am having the person coming to buy my Cougar,saturday morning and he is coming from SC to get it and then I am going to buy the truck right after...Do I need to say it anymore for ya bud...I ended up not getting the '59 because it would of been too much work and money and I found something better I'd like to work on and be more interested in working due to seeing people having more fun with these trucks then the older ones.I don't have to prove crap for anyone especially when I know what I want.You can go ahead and say what you want but bud your barking up the wrong tree because it doesn't phase me a bit...just annoys me Please no more posts til I bring it home Thanks __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra 1959 GMC 100 Last edited by SCHRUMGMC; 08-07-2013 at 07:55 PM.

08-07-2013, 08:05 PM	#15
SCHRUMGMC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,989	Re: Found me a possible truck 1971 gmc swb Im talking about get off this thread..I'm done arguing with ya.. I dont want peoples money alright...Leave me alone... __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra 1959 GMC 100

08-07-2013, 08:15 PM	#17
SCHRUMGMC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,989	Re: Found me a possible truck 1971 gmc swb People are offering to help me, I'm just a kid who loves old trucks and wants to keep the Tradition going..Now please Leave me alone for the 2nd time Will update once I get the truck...Thanks for the support people !!! __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra 1959 GMC 100

08-07-2013, 08:34 PM	#19
SCHRUMGMC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,989	Re: Found me a possible truck 1971 gmc swb Yes it was, I had forgotten I needed to go to the other Threads to ask, or sign up for a higher Account I am going to get the truck..Leave me alone for the 3rd Time __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra 1959 GMC 100

08-07-2013, 09:01 PM	#20
Bow Commander Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Springfield Oregon Posts: 156	Re: Found me a possible truck 1971 gmc swb I'm no Mod but this thread has run its course and should be locked. Step away from the keyboard (as I type this ) Posted via Mobile Device

08-07-2013, 09:05 PM	#21
leftybass209 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 2,189	Re: Found me a possible truck 1971 gmc swb Will a moderator lock this thread before it really gets out of hand, please? There's no need to blame any one person, it is just overboard already. Posted via Mobile Device

08-07-2013, 09:03 PM	#22
SCHRUMGMC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,989	Re: Found me a possible truck 1971 gmc swb Or just delete all of the Drama..I'd like this thread kept open __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra 1959 GMC 100

08-07-2013, 09:06 PM	#23
big mike71 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: independence mo Posts: 2,111	Re: Found me a possible truck 1971 gmc swb Both of you guys need to stop. It's like c-10 simplex is back. __________________ I'm not as good as I once was, But I'm as good once as I ever was.

08-07-2013, 09:07 PM	#24
SCHRUMGMC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,989	Re: Found me a possible truck 1971 gmc swb Well I tried..I should have though...immaturity To the admins...Delete all of the Drama and etc..I will update once I get the truck __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra 1959 GMC 100

08-08-2013, 12:13 AM	#25
*Liz* Catchy title goes here.. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Rockwell, NC Posts: 39,762	Re: Found me a possible truck 1971 gmc swb enough with the crap.. I am NOT wasting time cleaning up stuff, and not locking this until I get answers to some questions I have on the thread itself. However, it seems to be infractions all around. I fully understand frustration, believe me I am feeling a bunch of it this very minute.. I do NOT understand what the heck ya'll are thinking in this thread.. report the posts that bug you and step away from the dang keyboard. Pissing matches, trolling and generalized assiness are not gonna fly.



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