Welsh Kev's 63 GMC

[welsh kev]

Here's a few pics of my truck; first American 4-wheeler I've owned, though I've had Harleys for over 15 years.



Bought her in May 2005, she's from San Francisco area. Standing unused from about 1978 till end of 2004, she's in totally original condition.



My plan is to use her as a rolling restoration; I live just outside of town, restoring an 18th century cottage so there's plenty of work for the truck, hauling trash up to the dump and collecting firewood.



With gas at the equivalent of $7 per U.S. gallon over here she's not cheap to run, but what the hell, it's sure fun!

Older American trucks are pretty rare in the UK; nearest guy to me (that I know of) is 50 miles west of me, just made contact with him today, he runs a '51 Chevy.

[special-K]

That`s got to turn some Welsh heads.I like the originality.What`s cheap on gas?Harleys aren`t bad.I used to say it was the most fun I could have on a five dollar bill.It got up to $15,still a bargain.I guess a fill cost you over $30US.

[welsh kev]

To fill the truck, over $100

You're right, Harleys are pretty good on gas; I have a 72 Ironhead which returns over 50 miles per (UK) gallon, my 77 FLH does about 45, and my 92 FLHS averages about 40, but it often tows a trailer and is two-up so I can't complain!

In 2004 I had the Ironhead in for a top-end re-build and re-bore, first time it had been apart ever! Ran her in gently for 500 miles, getting over 70 to the gallon but, boy, was I glad to be able to open her up afterwards!

Here's a pic of the Sporty;

[special-K]

Those Sportys from before`74 are good machines.