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TOTM - June 2006 - Steppin Out
We had a good run this month and some super trucks. The choices were tough for a lot of us, but our winner for this months Truck of the Month is
Northerngmc 1959 GMC 9314 The truck was purchased new in a small rural Alberta town, Wetaskiwin to be exact by a farmer. He also purchased a brand new GMC grain truck the same year. Fast forward to 1989 when I found it sitting a few blocks from my parents house. The truck had passed through two owners both hoping to fix it up prior to me purchasing it. I registered it back on the road as the second registered owner in the fall of 1989. Before putting it on the road I had to go over the mechanics of the truck and install new tires. In 1995 my father and I pulled the engine out and took the head off. Realizing that it needed more than just a set of rings my brother spoke to the shop teacher at my high school shop, and he was more than happy to have the chance to rebuild a 235 I6. The high school students tore the engine apart, rebored it, rebuilt it, and reassembled it. I bought the parts and they did the labour. A great deal for both of us! In 2002 I finally maded the decision to have the body painted, which turned into a frame off restoration. I did not want to paint the truck until I had found front signal lights, they are not reproduced and NOS are hard to find. I do not do body work so I found a hop that would. It started out as a simple paint job that got carried away. I was swapping cabs, so why not paint the frame. The frame was painted so why not repaint and detail the engine., etc, etc, etc........ The truck in a 1959 GMC 9314, which is a Canadian half ton short box stepside. Canadian GMC's have Chevrolet drivetrains, therefore it has a 235 I6, and 3 speed manaul transmission. The truck is painted 2002 Chevrolet Truck light pewter. The box now has all stainless steel hardward, oak wood and still has tailgate chains, but the stake pockets were removed. The wheels are stock with 48-54 GMC hubcaps and the proper trim rings.
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Location: East Central, MO
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Re: TOTM - June 2006 - Steppin Out
Congrats!!!!!! Well deserved.
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Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Alvin ,TX
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Re: TOTM - June 2006 - Steppin Out
A well deserved win !!
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Designated A-hole!
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: South Mississippi
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Re: TOTM - June 2006 - Steppin Out
Congratulations!
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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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Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Pryor Creek, Oklahoma
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Re: TOTM - June 2006 - Steppin Out
Congrats!!! very nice truck
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Just here to help
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Location: Norwood,Mo
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Re: TOTM - June 2006 - Steppin Out
Congrats,very sweet!!!
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Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Whitehorse YK Canada
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Re: TOTM - June 2006 - Steppin Out
Thank you very much.
Some really great trucks out this month for this.
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Blaine 59 GMC 9314 a.k.a. Whoopee 68 C20 50th Anniversary a.k.a. The Rat http://www.flickr.com/photos/northerngmc/ http://www.members.tripod.com/P-wee/index_032.htm 1.61803 is one H of a lot better than 3.14159, no really it is! |
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Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Twin Cities
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Re: TOTM - June 2006 - Steppin Out
Congrats, beautiful GMC!
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Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Coweta, Oklahoma
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Re: TOTM - June 2006 - Steppin Out
Congrats! Very nice truck!
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Location: Pleasanton, TX
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Re: TOTM - June 2006 - Steppin Out
Beautiful truck! Deserved to win. Would love to see more pics if they are available. That truck would surely add some music to your day!
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Location: Whitehorse YK Canada
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Re: TOTM - June 2006 - Steppin Out
Thanks
For more pictures, click on the yahoo link in my signature.
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Blaine 59 GMC 9314 a.k.a. Whoopee 68 C20 50th Anniversary a.k.a. The Rat http://www.flickr.com/photos/northerngmc/ http://www.members.tripod.com/P-wee/index_032.htm 1.61803 is one H of a lot better than 3.14159, no really it is! |
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Next project: 1970 K10
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524
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Re: TOTM - June 2006 - Steppin Out
Congrats! Very beautiful truck that got my vote!
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Surrey B.C. Canada
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Re: TOTM - June 2006 - Steppin Out
congrats
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Granddad's Ol' Truck
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: MS
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Re: TOTM - June 2006 - Steppin Out
What a beauty! Congrats on a well done project! I love your choice in color.
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Location: Whitehorse YK Canada
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Re: TOTM - June 2006 - Steppin Out
subtle71, Thank you very much. You have a wonderful truck yourself.
When I choose the colour my painter did not like it, but I stuck with it and I really think it turned out well. I really like new colours on older vehicles. I would like to see a 71/72 Short box fleetside two toned in the new Stealth Grey metallic with a pearl white.
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Blaine 59 GMC 9314 a.k.a. Whoopee 68 C20 50th Anniversary a.k.a. The Rat http://www.flickr.com/photos/northerngmc/ http://www.members.tripod.com/P-wee/index_032.htm 1.61803 is one H of a lot better than 3.14159, no really it is! Last edited by northerngmc; 07-02-2006 at 11:38 PM. |
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