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CajunGMC · 02-20-2005, 06:56 PM

I wanted to say hello to everyone on the board and to post a few pics of my truck. I have lurked on the board for some time, then joined. I have finally decided to post and show everyone the truck. Here is the link to the current photos.

http://www.bucaneer.net/truck.htm

It is a 1970 GMC Sierra Grande Custom. It was originally green with light green cab. It had nearly all options including the bedside tool box. I have had it since my father bought it when I was 3 years old. I drove it through high school and when I was in college, an uninsured motocyclist hit me. He ran a red light and hit me behind the rear drivers side wheel. He did a Superman over the bed and landed without injury on the grass next to the street, but the truck didn't fare so well. It was plenty drivable, but not repairable. I drove it with the huge dent for a couple of years when 15 year driver (had license less than a month) turned into a parking lot where the truck was and hit the same spot only on the passenger side! Well I drove it on and off for the next four or five years when I parked it for about two years. I found a donor bed and put it on. I drove it another year or two that way and parked it. I am only now beginning to work on it again. It has been parked about four years now. Over the years I put two different engines in it. The original 350 began to act up (bearings) at around 100,000 miles, so a 305 was found and put it. I drove that 305 for about 95,000 more miles, then found another 350 out of a early 90's pickup. It is a strong engine that burns some oil, so it will need a rebuild or replacement fairly soon.

I love the truck dearly and will never sell it. I have all the parts for a complete A/C rebuild, I put an aftermarket poly suburban tank in. I have misc parts and plan to begin work in earnest on it. I have discovered that rust has taken hold in my doors and under one fender. Overall, the truck is in great shape. My short term plans are to make it look decent with primer and driving it. Long term I want a fuel injected small block (daily driver so I want mileage) and an overdrive tranny. I want disc brakes all around, a seat from a late model Chevy/GMC truck, and billet accessories on the dash. I really enjoy this board and hope that it will help me along with the rebuild.

*rage'nrat638* · 02-20-2005, 07:05 PM

welcome brother.....

*dtlilly* · 02-20-2005, 07:14 PM

Welcome to the board! Glad to have ya here. Looks like a fine truck you have... we can never have too many GMC trucks

LUV2XCLR8 · 02-20-2005, 07:17 PM

2 THE BOARD FROM WEST 10-UH-C

1STtimePRo'71 · 02-20-2005, 07:23 PM

A hearty welcome from Southern Minnesota!

JerseyGirl · 02-20-2005, 08:12 PM

Hey how u doin?

FRENCHBLUE72 · 02-27-2005, 10:42 AM

Welcome to the board from southern oregon..

Blue Beard · 02-27-2005, 12:24 PM

Welcome from SW Washington State...

krue · 03-20-2005, 12:43 AM

Welcome to the board from South Mississippi!

widow_maker · 03-23-2005, 02:37 PM

Welcome from central Michigan. I've heard that a rolling stone gathers no moss but now I know that a sitting GMC does. Not only is the body green so is the tire. All kidding aside, nice truck and welcome.

Lemield · 03-23-2005, 02:53 PM

Welcome from Colorado.

Kurt L · 03-23-2005, 07:06 PM

welcome from bikini land [florida that is].
nice truck you got there.

shifty · 03-23-2005, 11:25 PM

allo from georgia. i've been to lake charles a couple of times, my ex girlfriend used to work there at a hospital in town (some hospital that's part of a church or something, i forget the name...)

Truck looks like it needs some bleach to kill the mildew

But it is absolutely gorgeous! Looks like there's no rust either. Nice one!

**N2TRUX** · 03-24-2005, 10:34 AM

Welcome to the forum CajunGMC. We are always glad to have another southerner here....

70 shorty · 03-24-2005, 01:42 PM

Welcome for central VA. That kinda looks like mine was when I got it with that green all over it. Yours however is worlds better than mine as far as how solid it is.

PhilaTruck · 03-28-2005, 09:42 PM

Welcome from the birthplace of our constitution. Nice GMC. Take care of her.

Nolowrider · 03-31-2005, 09:57 AM

Welcome from N'awlins. Nice to have you here. There are some great people here on this site. I love it.

*SassyChevyGirl* · 03-31-2005, 10:20 AM

Welcome to the board

***Liz*** · 04-07-2005, 01:08 AM

rwgregory · 04-08-2005, 03:13 AM

What did the steering wheel come out of & how much of a pain was it
to mount?? It looks great!!

rwgregory

02-20-2005, 06:56 PM	#1
CajunGMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Lake Charles, Louisiana Posts: 3	Introduction w/pics I wanted to say hello to everyone on the board and to post a few pics of my truck. I have lurked on the board for some time, then joined. I have finally decided to post and show everyone the truck. Here is the link to the current photos. http://www.bucaneer.net/truck.htm It is a 1970 GMC Sierra Grande Custom. It was originally green with light green cab. It had nearly all options including the bedside tool box. I have had it since my father bought it when I was 3 years old. I drove it through high school and when I was in college, an uninsured motocyclist hit me. He ran a red light and hit me behind the rear drivers side wheel. He did a Superman over the bed and landed without injury on the grass next to the street, but the truck didn't fare so well. It was plenty drivable, but not repairable. I drove it with the huge dent for a couple of years when 15 year driver (had license less than a month) turned into a parking lot where the truck was and hit the same spot only on the passenger side! Well I drove it on and off for the next four or five years when I parked it for about two years. I found a donor bed and put it on. I drove it another year or two that way and parked it. I am only now beginning to work on it again. It has been parked about four years now. Over the years I put two different engines in it. The original 350 began to act up (bearings) at around 100,000 miles, so a 305 was found and put it. I drove that 305 for about 95,000 more miles, then found another 350 out of a early 90's pickup. It is a strong engine that burns some oil, so it will need a rebuild or replacement fairly soon. I love the truck dearly and will never sell it. I have all the parts for a complete A/C rebuild, I put an aftermarket poly suburban tank in. I have misc parts and plan to begin work in earnest on it. I have discovered that rust has taken hold in my doors and under one fender. Overall, the truck is in great shape. My short term plans are to make it look decent with primer and driving it. Long term I want a fuel injected small block (daily driver so I want mileage) and an overdrive tranny. I want disc brakes all around, a seat from a late model Chevy/GMC truck, and billet accessories on the dash. I really enjoy this board and hope that it will help me along with the rebuild. __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande (restoration/customization in progress)

02-20-2005, 07:17 PM	#4
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	2 THE BOARD FROM WEST 10-UH-C __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

02-20-2005, 07:23 PM	#5
1STtimePRo'71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Lake Crystal, MN Posts: 656	A hearty welcome from Southern Minnesota! __________________ -Cory 1967 2 Wheel Chevy

02-20-2005, 08:12 PM	#6
JerseyGirl American Woman! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: TN Posts: 1,046	Hey how u doin? __________________ Tree Was Here! Click here to see pics of my new rig!

02-27-2005, 10:42 AM	#7
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Welcome to the board from southern oregon.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

02-20-2005, 07:05 PM	#2
rage'nrat638 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: THE FALL GUY CHICAGO IL Posts: 5,883	welcome brother.....

02-20-2005, 07:14 PM	#3
dtlilly Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Shadow of Lambeau Field Posts: 5,597	Welcome to the board! Glad to have ya here. Looks like a fine truck you have... we can never have too many GMC trucks

02-27-2005, 12:24 PM	#8
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,831	Welcome from SW Washington State... __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

03-20-2005, 12:43 AM	#9
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Welcome to the board from South Mississippi! __________________ "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"

03-23-2005, 02:37 PM	#10
widow_maker This space for lease Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 75	Welcome from central Michigan. I've heard that a rolling stone gathers no moss but now I know that a sitting GMC does. Not only is the body green so is the tire. All kidding aside, nice truck and welcome. __________________ If everything seems to be going well, you have obviously overlooked something. 1972 K-20 l/f 383/350 a/c "custom camper" 1987 V-20 l/f Silverado - project

03-23-2005, 02:53 PM	#11
Lemield Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Arvada Colorado Posts: 1,321	Welcome from Colorado. __________________ Larry 1949 Willys CJ2A, Kubota Turbo Diesel engine, Warn Overdrive, 11 inch brakes, 12volt, Warn M8000 Winch "Little Green" 1970 Rustoleum Roller Red C20 Custom Camper 454 TH400 "Big Red" 1971 K20 6.2 Turbo Diesel 4x4 4spd Ranger Overdrive "Pumpkin Wagon" 2005 VW Beetle Diesel 44+ MPG "Silver Bullet"

03-23-2005, 07:06 PM	#12
Kurt L Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: ne florida Posts: 2,665	welcome from bikini land [florida that is]. nice truck you got there.

03-23-2005, 11:25 PM	#13
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,373	allo from georgia. i've been to lake charles a couple of times, my ex girlfriend used to work there at a hospital in town (some hospital that's part of a church or something, i forget the name...) Truck looks like it needs some bleach to kill the mildew But it is absolutely gorgeous! Looks like there's no rust either. Nice one! __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

03-24-2005, 10:34 AM	#14
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Welcome to the forum CajunGMC. We are always glad to have another southerner here.... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

03-24-2005, 01:42 PM	#15
70 shorty Where's my beer? Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Glen Allen, VA Posts: 1,772	Welcome for central VA. That kinda looks like mine was when I got it with that green all over it. Yours however is worlds better than mine as far as how solid it is. __________________ 70 C10, shortstep, .30 over 250,Hurst shifted 3 spd parts hauler. Holley 390, Clifford Intake, Header, ported cylinder head, unknown bigger cam. 79 Corvette L82, 4 spd, black, red interior, headers, flowmasters, and unkown bigger cam. '03 Grand Cherokee Laredo, 4.0 4x4 daily driver. 165K miles, and runs great '08 Tahoe LTZ 4x4 155K



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03-28-2005, 09:42 PM	#16
PhilaTruck Right on the line, baby! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Phila, PA 19130 Posts: 1,486	Welcome from the birthplace of our constitution. Nice GMC. Take care of her. __________________ 83 GMC 406 th400/3.73 Eaton Truetrac posi, headers, x pipe, & racePros. Tubular control arms, lowering rear springs, caltracs. Still ugly, but getting built right, although slowly Click and scroll down for site vendors! Subscribe here!

03-31-2005, 09:57 AM	#17
Nolowrider Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 1,365	Welcome from N'awlins. Nice to have you here. There are some great people here on this site. I love it.

03-31-2005, 10:20 AM	#18
SassyChevyGirl Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: somewhere over the rainbow Posts: 1,284	Welcome to the board

04-07-2005, 01:08 AM	#19
*Liz* Catchy title goes here.. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Rockwell, NC Posts: 39,767

04-08-2005, 03:13 AM	#20
rwgregory Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Chula Vista, California Posts: 495	What did the steering wheel come out of & how much of a pain was it to mount?? It looks great!! rwgregory __________________ rwgregory 67 GMC 2500 ,2w/d wide box 305 V-6, 4-speed

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