47-59 Original and Close to Stock Pics - Page 2 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Curbfeeler26 · 06-18-2018, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by mdpaulson1

here are 2 shots of my truck when I first bought it in 1972. still own it and will drive it tonight to a local show

Great History & Story behind your ride...

Curbfeeler26 · 06-14-2018, 01:38 PM

Great Longbed Kermitt. Double-Clutcher... indeed here's mine

**JDarby** · 04-12-2024, 04:01 PM

First off Curbfeeler29 the Blue Mule Rocks!!
Really love that pale blue color on your truck.

All the trucks look great even if they don't shine,
Those trucks shine when they need too!

The 56 Cameo hell whats not to love about them!

So great seeing all these survivors!!!!!

**JDarby** · 04-12-2024, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Kermitt47

1947 GMC long box, 228 6 cylinder, 4 speed double clutch special.

What a diamond in the ruff!

northerngmc · 05-29-2018, 12:33 AM

Colour is not stock, but other wise it's a pretty stock 1959 GMC.

Canadian truck, so a 235 I6, with 3 on the tree.

I found a factory Sun tach for the dash and eventually had modern electronic guts installed in the tach to make it work. Deluxe heater and electric wipers too!

Curbfeeler26 · 05-29-2018, 06:32 AM

This GMC "Is Outstanding in it's Field"...

Foot Stomper · 05-29-2018, 07:56 AM

That's one beautiful Canadian GMC Blaine!

Black_Sheep · 05-29-2018, 09:36 PM

Not pretty, but pretty stock

northerngmc · 05-30-2018, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Curbfeeler26

This GMC "Is Outstanding in it's Field"...

Yes it is..... Funny story..... I took that picture for Classic Trucks magazine in my father's hay field during a drought year. When the magazine came out the following spring all my father said was" Crappy Hay crop"!

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Originally Posted by Foot Stomper

That's one beautiful Canadian GMC Blaine!

Thanks, can't wait to see yours finished.

Curbfeeler26 · 05-30-2018, 09:07 PM

Great story. And in a COWINKEEDINK came across a 63 Ford 4WD at our local cruise night last night with one of your COOL Polar Bear Plates...

pvienneau · 05-31-2018, 11:22 AM

Original patina and stock throughout.

MARTINSR · 05-31-2018, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by pvienneau

Original patina and stock throughout.

Ohhhhhh, damn that's a nice truck!

Brian

pvienneau · 05-31-2018, 01:21 PM

I like em all.

Daves54Chevy · 06-01-2018, 12:06 AM

Here's my mostly original 54 3100.
I picked it up in Wisconsin a couple of years ago.
Someone had painted it an awful gold color.
I could see from the engine bay that the original color of the truck was Juniper Green. I started sanding the gold paint and red primer lightly and was surprised to see that if I finessed it with 320 to 1000 grit wet sandpaper that I could get down to the last two layers of green on the truck.
It took me about 3 weeks.
Surprisingly the old paint had held up and there wasn't any rust or rot under all the gold...no body filler either.
Not sure why someone painted it that color.
The chrome grill was painted gold.
I have it running and stopping and looking pretty good for now.
Enjoying the Hell out of it.
3 on the tree and still has the original engine and drive-train.
I think the green is much more period correct.
Here's some before and after shots.
I'm not trying to fake patina...just bringing the patina out from under 3 layers of paint and primer.

MARTINSR · 06-01-2018, 12:37 AM

HOLY COW what passion you have! I have done that before (sanded off crap paint) and it's a LOT of very tedious work.

You did a heck of a job!

Brian

Daves54Chevy · 06-01-2018, 07:45 PM

Thanks Brian...I'm usually not that focused to do such a thing but it was cool seeing what was underneath. Every inch was a new paint job.

pvienneau · 06-01-2018, 09:05 AM

We love the new patina.

Daves54Chevy · 06-01-2018, 07:44 PM

Thanks Pat

Volfandt · 06-01-2018, 11:39 PM

I'm the 2nd owner of this 49 3100. I bought it from the heirs of the original owner whom I knew. It was parked in 69 and sat in a barn until I bought it 5 yrs ago. It's still 6v, mostly stock and still running the original 216 with a rebuilt head. I've added turn sigs, the chrome grill, chrome bumpers, reupholstered bench seat and door panels, some tongue and groove paneling for the bed and radial tires. I drive it every weekend.

Curbfeeler26 · 06-02-2018, 03:43 PM

My kind of weekend Grocery Getter... Cool Ride

MARTINSR · 06-02-2018, 10:50 AM

Oh DAAAAAAAMN that's cool!

Brian

MARTINSR · 06-10-2018, 05:13 PM

So damn cool like that. What do you plan on doing?

Brian

Dilligas · 06-10-2018, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by MARTINSR

So damn cool like that. What do you plan on doing?

Brian

I just received a power front disc brake kit and some lap belts. That's all for now, just want to make it a little safer to drive.

MARTINSR · 06-10-2018, 05:39 PM

And honestly you don't have to have disc brakes, I drive a car with tiny 1.5 inch by 9 inch drums every single day. Unless you are spending a lot of time on windy roads in the mountains and stuff like that you do not need those discs.

Brian

Dilligas · 06-10-2018, 06:16 PM

With my 13 year.old son wanting to ride in it I will feel safer with improved braking. I just hope everything fits, they told me it will with a replacement cross member.

06-14-2018, 01:38 PM	#2
Curbfeeler26 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Lake Placid Florida Posts: 94	Re: 47-59 Original and Close to Stock Pics Great Longbed Kermitt. Double-Clutcher... indeed here's mine Attached Images

04-12-2024, 04:01 PM	#3
JDarby Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: PLANO, TX Posts: 69	Re: 47-59 Original and Close to Stock Pics First off Curbfeeler29 the Blue Mule Rocks!! Really love that pale blue color on your truck. All the trucks look great even if they don't shine, Those trucks shine when they need too! The 56 Cameo hell whats not to love about them! So great seeing all these survivors!!!!! Last edited by JDarby; 04-12-2024 at 04:15 PM.

05-29-2018, 12:33 AM	#5
northerngmc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Whitehorse YK Canada Posts: 2,651	Re: 47-59 Original and Close to Stock Pics Colour is not stock, but other wise it's a pretty stock 1959 GMC. Canadian truck, so a 235 I6, with 3 on the tree. I found a factory Sun tach for the dash and eventually had modern electronic guts installed in the tach to make it work. Deluxe heater and electric wipers too! __________________ 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!

05-29-2018, 06:32 AM	#6
Curbfeeler26 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Lake Placid Florida Posts: 94	Re: 47-59 Original and Close to Stock Pics This GMC "Is Outstanding in it's Field"...

05-29-2018, 07:56 AM	#7
Foot Stomper Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 1,252	Re: 47-59 Original and Close to Stock Pics That's one beautiful Canadian GMC Blaine! __________________ So when is this "Old enough to know better" supposed to kick in? My 1959 GMC build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=686989

05-29-2018, 09:36 PM	#8
Black_Sheep Registered User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: upper midwest Posts: 1,129	Re: 47-59 Original and Close to Stock Pics Not pretty, but pretty stock Attached Images __________________ Mark Brother's keeper - '58 Stepside build

05-30-2018, 09:07 PM	#10
Curbfeeler26 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Lake Placid Florida Posts: 94	Re: 47-59 Original and Close to Stock Pics Great story. And in a COWINKEEDINK came across a 63 Ford 4WD at our local cruise night last night with one of your COOL Polar Bear Plates...

05-31-2018, 11:22 AM	#11
pvienneau Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 695	Re: 47-59 Original and Close to Stock Pics Original patina and stock throughout. Attached Images __________________ Pat 1949 unmolested Indy Farm Deluxe AD 1949 Standard 4 speed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=581544

05-31-2018, 01:21 PM	#13
pvienneau Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 695	Re: 47-59 Original and Close to Stock Pics I like em all. __________________ Pat 1949 unmolested Indy Farm Deluxe AD 1949 Standard 4 speed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=581544

06-01-2018, 12:06 AM	#14
Daves54Chevy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Huntley Illinois Posts: 5	Re: 47-59 Original and Close to Stock Pics Here's my mostly original 54 3100. I picked it up in Wisconsin a couple of years ago. Someone had painted it an awful gold color. I could see from the engine bay that the original color of the truck was Juniper Green. I started sanding the gold paint and red primer lightly and was surprised to see that if I finessed it with 320 to 1000 grit wet sandpaper that I could get down to the last two layers of green on the truck. It took me about 3 weeks. Surprisingly the old paint had held up and there wasn't any rust or rot under all the gold...no body filler either. Not sure why someone painted it that color. The chrome grill was painted gold. I have it running and stopping and looking pretty good for now. Enjoying the Hell out of it. 3 on the tree and still has the original engine and drive-train. I think the green is much more period correct. Here's some before and after shots. I'm not trying to fake patina...just bringing the patina out from under 3 layers of paint and primer. Attached Images

06-01-2018, 12:37 AM	#15
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: 47-59 Original and Close to Stock Pics HOLY COW what passion you have! I have done that before (sanded off crap paint) and it's a LOT of very tedious work. You did a heck of a job! Brian __________________ 1948 Chevy pickup Chopped, Sectioned, 1953 Corvette 235 powered. Once was even 401 Buick mid engined with the carburetor right between the seats! Bought with paper route money in 1973 when I was 15. "Fan of most anything that moves human beings"

06-01-2018, 07:45 PM	#16
Daves54Chevy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Huntley Illinois Posts: 5	Re: 47-59 Original and Close to Stock Pics Thanks Brian...I'm usually not that focused to do such a thing but it was cool seeing what was underneath. Every inch was a new paint job.

06-01-2018, 09:05 AM	#17
pvienneau Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 695	Re: 47-59 Original and Close to Stock Pics We love the new patina. __________________ Pat 1949 unmolested Indy Farm Deluxe AD 1949 Standard 4 speed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=581544

06-01-2018, 07:44 PM	#18
Daves54Chevy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Huntley Illinois Posts: 5	Re: 47-59 Original and Close to Stock Pics Thanks Pat

06-01-2018, 11:39 PM	#19
Volfandt Registered User Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Knoxville TN Posts: 87	Re: 47-59 Original and Close to Stock Pics I'm the 2nd owner of this 49 3100. I bought it from the heirs of the original owner whom I knew. It was parked in 69 and sat in a barn until I bought it 5 yrs ago. It's still 6v, mostly stock and still running the original 216 with a rebuilt head. I've added turn sigs, the chrome grill, chrome bumpers, reupholstered bench seat and door panels, some tongue and groove paneling for the bed and radial tires. I drive it every weekend. Attached Images Last edited by Volfandt; 06-01-2018 at 11:46 PM.



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06-02-2018, 03:43 PM	#20
Curbfeeler26 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Lake Placid Florida Posts: 94	Re: 47-59 Original and Close to Stock Pics My kind of weekend Grocery Getter... Cool Ride

06-02-2018, 10:50 AM	#21
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: 47-59 Original and Close to Stock Pics Oh DAAAAAAAMN that's cool! Brian __________________ 1948 Chevy pickup Chopped, Sectioned, 1953 Corvette 235 powered. Once was even 401 Buick mid engined with the carburetor right between the seats! Bought with paper route money in 1973 when I was 15. "Fan of most anything that moves human beings"

06-10-2018, 05:13 PM	#22
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: 47-59 Original and Close to Stock Pics So damn cool like that. What do you plan on doing? Brian __________________ 1948 Chevy pickup Chopped, Sectioned, 1953 Corvette 235 powered. Once was even 401 Buick mid engined with the carburetor right between the seats! Bought with paper route money in 1973 when I was 15. "Fan of most anything that moves human beings"

06-10-2018, 05:39 PM	#24
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: 47-59 Original and Close to Stock Pics And honestly you don't have to have disc brakes, I drive a car with tiny 1.5 inch by 9 inch drums every single day. Unless you are spending a lot of time on windy roads in the mountains and stuff like that you do not need those discs. Brian __________________ 1948 Chevy pickup Chopped, Sectioned, 1953 Corvette 235 powered. Once was even 401 Buick mid engined with the carburetor right between the seats! Bought with paper route money in 1973 when I was 15. "Fan of most anything that moves human beings"

06-10-2018, 06:16 PM	#25
Dilligas Registered User Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Rock Hill SC Posts: 31	Re: 47-59 Original and Close to Stock Pics With my 13 year.old son wanting to ride in it I will feel safer with improved braking. I just hope everything fits, they told me it will with a replacement cross member.

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