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Old 07-25-2011, 11:32 AM   #1
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New to the forum from AZ

Was glad to find this forum, looks like a great place!

I'll keep it short, basically I learned to drive a stick on my dad's 1966 Chevy w/3 on the tree back in the early 80s. I always loved that truck. Fast forward many years and I made the decision I had to have something similar. After searching, I ran across one on craigslist that was rough on the outside but solid and ran great. It's a 1964 GMC 1500 longbed stepside w/305v6, 4 speed. Whenever someone would see it they would say "cool truck... does it run?" Well, I got it back from paint a couple of weeks ago so it looks like a real runner now. I have some things to finish up on it to get it complete, but there will always be something to tinker with, which is why I love it.

Enough talking, here's the pics:









The color came out great, but was a bit brighter than I was expecting. It looked much more subdued on the paint chip. But I love it, especially in the low light.


Bed wood is done, just not installed. It is painted gray, and the metal strips are body color.


Does this bumper make my ass look fat?
I'm re-thinking the white stripe on the tailgate, but will wait until I get a small plain bumper to decide. Those hideous trailer lights have been replaced already.




I already have new clear signal lights in. One of my big decisions was what to do with the grille, and I am VERY VERY happy with how it turned out.

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Old 07-25-2011, 11:59 AM   #2
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Wow!, that is absolutely stunning! I love the color and the accents you put on there. I would leave the bumper, it is a large insurance policy against stupid drivers.
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Old 07-25-2011, 12:31 PM   #3
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Welcome to the forum. My truck started out as a longbed stepside too, though it is now a fleetside. I like the stock a/c unit in your truck, the whole thing as a matter of fact.
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Old 07-25-2011, 12:44 PM   #4
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nice! very nice ! and welcome from queen creek.......
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Old 07-25-2011, 12:51 PM   #5
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Welcome from Tucson - Nice truck
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Old 07-25-2011, 12:59 PM   #6
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Welcome aboard mate! WOW Your truck looks great!!! Really like the colors, throw us another couple of pics of the tailgate before you paint over.
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Old 07-25-2011, 01:00 PM   #7
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You dont waste anytime making a GRAND entrance do you???

Well done and welcome!!
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Old 07-25-2011, 01:04 PM   #8
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Welcome aboard! That is one slick truck you have there.
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Old 07-25-2011, 01:40 PM   #9
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welcome kat , nice work
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Old 07-25-2011, 02:14 PM   #10
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Glad you are aboard
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Old 07-25-2011, 03:33 PM   #11
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Welcome and Great GMC!!!
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Old 07-25-2011, 08:33 PM   #12
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from Mesa!!! Truck looks great with the new paint.
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Old 07-25-2011, 08:49 PM   #13
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Nice ride welcome aboard
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Old 07-26-2011, 12:00 AM   #14
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welcome to the forum glad you found us!! diggin the paint job alot!! i usually dont like those wagon wheel rims but dont look that bad on your truck..and the a/c looks cool in there, i need to find one...once again welcome and jfyi these guys here are some of the best guys ive met on car/truck forums on the web and love to answer and help so dont be scared to ask ?'s and we always love to see pics !!!
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Old 07-26-2011, 12:50 AM   #15
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You dont waste anytime making a GRAND entrance do you???

Well done and welcome!!
I was thinking the same thing. Nice truck! Love it, very nicely put together. And nice transformation.
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Old 07-26-2011, 12:50 AM   #16
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welcome from mesa. im diggin the ac unit, nice color too...so it looks like your pretty much done then
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Welcome to the forum

Your truck looks very nice. I don't think I would change a thing about the paint. Do you have any plans for the drivetrain and running gear?
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Old 07-26-2011, 02:22 AM   #18
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Welcome.

Yes, this is a great place.

It's the most friendliest forum I have ever been a member of.
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Old 07-26-2011, 06:09 AM   #19
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Great looking truck! Nice colors!
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Your truck looks amazing ... paint style looks perfect,

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Old 07-26-2011, 09:33 AM   #21
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Thanks for the warm welcome guys! It's good to see some other AZ guys here who are crazy enough to ride around in a steel box in the 110 degree heat.

I still have a list of things to do (I'm sure you are all very aware of that process) so I am sure I'll have some questions. And I'll be posting up pics when I get the bed in. Or maybe as I am putting it in, depending on how smoothly it goes.

wc63, although it looks much more done than before, I still have plenty left. Nothing too major though. If it were ever really "done" I'm not sure what I'd do.

losthope, I wouldn't say those wheels would be my first choice either, but since they were on there I think they worked out pretty well. Not sure how many options I have without changing out the rear axle/hub. I'd definitely have question about how to do that.

Captainfab, I've definitely thought about changing the gearing. One of my requirements for the truck was that it HAD to be a manual trans. But I don't even really use 1st gear at all. That will probably be a future project though. Again, I'd definitely have questions about that process though.
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Old 07-26-2011, 10:46 AM   #22
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Welcome from Gilbert...Truck looks good man~

all your answers are on this forum...so let er rip...

There are a few sets of 5 slot mags on craigs list right now..what kinda wheels do you want to goto?
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Old 07-26-2011, 11:09 AM   #23
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Hey erock805,
I'm thinking something plain - like steel wheels, painted white (possibly blue), with moon chrome hubcaps. I don't know really, but probably nothing hot-roddish or chromey. I just don't see this truck as a hot-rod. To get anything to fit, I'd obviously have to change out the hubs. I'm 99.99% sure that can be done but am pretty clueless on what the process might be or how much it would cost. I have to watch out for buying up parts I "may" use someday, that can get me in trouble.
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Old 07-26-2011, 08:13 PM   #24
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YES! Another GMC _ Great Looking Truck
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Old 07-26-2011, 08:57 PM   #25
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Excellent job, and welcome to the forum!
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