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Buck VanderMeer · 03-11-2005, 02:59 PM

At the age of 59 I decided to own only one more vechicle. One without computers, etc. Luckily, I found a 1967 GMC pick up in exceptions shape. Myself and friends have been having a lot of fun working on the truck but have encountered a couple of problems which some of you may be able to help. solve.
The engine is a 305 V-6. It has a Stromburg model ww, probably a 2099, two barrel carberator. We were able to get a rebuild kit but have been unable to find a float. We have rebuilt the float but I would like to find a new one. Does anyone have any ideas?
Also, previous owners have run substitute wires around what appears to be a dead short to the brake lights. Does anyone have a wiring diagram for the 67 GMC pick up?

Buck

krue · 03-11-2005, 03:10 PM

Welcome to the board. Here is a link in our FAQ page for wiring diagrams.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php3?t=30173

Spoof · 03-11-2005, 03:14 PM

Welcome to the board Buck. Where do you live?

**VetteVet** · 03-11-2005, 04:12 PM

Hi Buck and welcome to the boards. I am an old timer too and it's great to have a fellow senior citizen for company with all these young guys.
I checked on acouple of engine sites and I don't see a 305 listed as early as 67 and I thought the strombergs went out with the flatheads. Not to say there's anything wrong with that if you have that setup. You may indeed have trouble finding a float but I am sure some of the old flathead guys probably have some carbs laying around in good shape. Have you checked on the parts board for one? Try posting on the 47 to 55 message board and see if anybody has one.
Vettevet.

BET68 · 03-11-2005, 04:51 PM

WELCOME FROM WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA. YOU GUYS ARE NOT OLD ENOUGH TO BE CALLED OND TIMERS,TRY 71 AND STILL LOVE 67 -72 CHEVY. PICKUPS.

No3Fan4Ever · 03-11-2005, 07:02 PM

Welcome to the board Buck.................I can't answer your question but I'm sure someone else will be able;
when the search feature for the board is back up and running you can do a lot more research for your new toy

chevyboy55 · 03-11-2005, 07:46 PM

you guys are making me feel like a child @ 50 yrs old. THANKS !!!! Mike

69ChevyLB · 03-11-2005, 08:30 PM

Welcome Buck!

Iwas 59 yrs old when I bought my 69 C10 lwb last summer and can't wait for the weather to warm up so I can work on it some more.

Ralph

bagged91 · 03-11-2005, 09:44 PM

Welcome from NJ... Good Luck w/ your GMC...

L8R - Joe

BTW - My dad's 59....

woodchip · 03-11-2005, 09:57 PM

75 and still going strong. Just starting to put my 68 back together waiting on eng & trans rebuilt. Welcome to the board.

03-11-2005, 02:59 PM	#1
Buck VanderMeer Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1	Newcomer looking for help At the age of 59 I decided to own only one more vechicle. One without computers, etc. Luckily, I found a 1967 GMC pick up in exceptions shape. Myself and friends have been having a lot of fun working on the truck but have encountered a couple of problems which some of you may be able to help. solve. The engine is a 305 V-6. It has a Stromburg model ww, probably a 2099, two barrel carberator. We were able to get a rebuild kit but have been unable to find a float. We have rebuilt the float but I would like to find a new one. Does anyone have any ideas? Also, previous owners have run substitute wires around what appears to be a dead short to the brake lights. Does anyone have a wiring diagram for the 67 GMC pick up? Buck

03-11-2005, 03:10 PM	#2
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Welcome to the board. Here is a link in our FAQ page for wiring diagrams. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php3?t=30173 __________________ "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"

03-11-2005, 03:14 PM	#3
Spoof Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Victoria,BC, Canada Posts: 1,300	Welcome to the board Buck. Where do you live? __________________ 71 GMC 1500 LWB

03-11-2005, 04:12 PM	#4
VetteVet Msgt USAF Ret Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan Posts: 8,709	welcome Buck Hi Buck and welcome to the boards. I am an old timer too and it's great to have a fellow senior citizen for company with all these young guys. I checked on acouple of engine sites and I don't see a 305 listed as early as 67 and I thought the strombergs went out with the flatheads. Not to say there's anything wrong with that if you have that setup. You may indeed have trouble finding a float but I am sure some of the old flathead guys probably have some carbs laying around in good shape. Have you checked on the parts board for one? Try posting on the 47 to 55 message board and see if anybody has one. Vettevet. __________________ VetteVet metallic green 67 stepside 74 corvette convertible 1965 Harley sportster 1995 Harley wide glide Growing old is hell, but it beats the alternative.

03-11-2005, 04:51 PM	#5
BET68 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: BREVARD NC Posts: 156	Welcome WELCOME FROM WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA. YOU GUYS ARE NOT OLD ENOUGH TO BE CALLED OND TIMERS,TRY 71 AND STILL LOVE 67 -72 CHEVY. PICKUPS. __________________ NAMASTE B&E 1971 LONGHORN C-30 1969 LONGHORN C-20 1968 DUALLY 1970 STEP SIDE PROJECT 1972 CST C-20 1980 M-80 MALIBU FOR SALE 1974 NOVA FOR SALE:

03-11-2005, 07:02 PM	#6
No3Fan4Ever Running on empty Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Roanoke, Virginia Posts: 1,033	Welcome to the board Buck.................I can't answer your question but I'm sure someone else will be able; when the search feature for the board is back up and running you can do a lot more research for your new toy __________________ _____________________________________________ Tim We have two rules here at the Rock. Rule #1: No writing on the walls. Rule#2: Obey all rules 70 GMC Sierra Grande "Custom Camper" Longhorn 402 Big Block TH400 PS PB factory AC Posi; 94 Bronco XLT 302, auto;worn out daily driver

03-11-2005, 07:46 PM	#7
chevyboy55 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Kelso,Wa Posts: 3,637	you guys are making me feel like a child @ 50 yrs old. THANKS !!!! Mike

03-11-2005, 08:30 PM	#8
69ChevyLB Active Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Canton, OH Posts: 249	Welcome Buck! Iwas 59 yrs old when I bought my 69 C10 lwb last summer and can't wait for the weather to warm up so I can work on it some more. Ralph __________________ 69 C10 LWB Project 47 Cushman Scooter Project It is better to have loved and lost than to live with a psycho all your life.

03-11-2005, 09:44 PM	#9
bagged91 Out draggin' Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Pitman,NJ Posts: 1,574	Welcome from NJ... Good Luck w/ your GMC... L8R - Joe BTW - My dad's 59.... __________________ 91 GMC Xcab LB-Bags/bd/caddy clip SOLD 72 C10 Cheyenne Super LWB SOLD 92 GMC K1500 Burb 72 C10 Burb (ex. Cheesewagon)SOLD 72 C20 Burb parts truck 71 C10 Burb "project"

03-11-2005, 09:57 PM	#10
woodchip Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Lexington N.C. Posts: 160	75 and still going strong. Just starting to put my 68 back together waiting on eng & trans rebuilt. Welcome to the board. Last edited by woodchip; 03-11-2005 at 09:59 PM.



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