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rikbar · 09-23-2006, 11:45 AM

Hello everyone, I finally found a good starter truck to hopefully try and restore. This is my third and best one so far, I have 2 71 1/2 tons 4x4 and one 70 1/2 ton 2wd. I will try and get some pics of it soon. Its a 71 4x4 w/a 350 4spd. Seems to be a pretty solid truck but haven't had much time to really get in it. Alot of little stuff wrong right now, wipers, heater stuff like that.
I have put the hei in it and is running good, but I have one questions hopefully someone could help me out on. When I make a left turn there is a grinding noise coming from the front end. Can someone point me in the right direction?
I will be doing all the work on it myself so I am sure I will have some more questions soon.
thanks
rik

indyracer · 09-23-2006, 12:41 PM

msgross · 09-23-2006, 12:51 PM

is one of the tires rubbing the fender or frame? could be if it has larger tires or rims.
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70gmcjimmy · 09-23-2006, 01:01 PM

Hey Rik-
Id check what MSGross said, Ive had that happen before. Also have heard of odd wheels out there that scrape calipers, but that should do it all the time.
Where at in SD are you? I'm near RC.

Later---DAC

rikbar · 09-23-2006, 03:06 PM

I checked the tires and brakes doesn't seem to be coming from there. sounds more like transfer case or something like that?
Here is a couple of pictures, its a little muddy here so I went out and checked the 4 wheel drive, seemed to work good.

DAC- I am in Belle Fourche, almost neighbors....

LUV2XCLR8 · 09-23-2006, 05:08 PM

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*MisterMan* · 09-23-2006, 07:36 PM

nice starter!!!

70gmcjimmy · 09-24-2006, 01:29 AM

Hey Ric
Sure dont know why sumthin in the drive train would grind only in a left turn.
Not too knowledgable bout t-cases. Gonna be in Spearfish tomorrow (Sunday) to do some chores for my ma. Be cool to meet ya sometime! She lives in the Oak apts on 10th. Got the Jimmy I'm workin on from her in 2001.
Looks like a great project(s) ya have there! Ya wanna do some horse tradin for parts as I'm always lookin for stuff, or maybe I got sumthin you need, altho I dont have a real big parts inventory, LMK, man!

Later---DAC

ABHaulR · 09-24-2006, 02:20 AM

good starter truck to have fun with. theres nothing like an old chevy to come home to and work on. Dwayne

rikbar · 09-24-2006, 04:31 PM

thanks guys, I will have to take a look and see what I find.

DAC-I am busy today(sunday) racing in sturgis and stuff to do around the house, would like to meet you and I am always up for some trading. I am in the process of gaining some more parts truck hopefully by the next weekend.
Here is a quick pic of my other (chevy)

09-23-2006, 11:45 AM	#1
rikbar Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: South Dakota Posts: 65	Finally found a truck to fix Hello everyone, I finally found a good starter truck to hopefully try and restore. This is my third and best one so far, I have 2 71 1/2 tons 4x4 and one 70 1/2 ton 2wd. I will try and get some pics of it soon. Its a 71 4x4 w/a 350 4spd. Seems to be a pretty solid truck but haven't had much time to really get in it. Alot of little stuff wrong right now, wipers, heater stuff like that. I have put the hei in it and is running good, but I have one questions hopefully someone could help me out on. When I make a left turn there is a grinding noise coming from the front end. Can someone point me in the right direction? I will be doing all the work on it myself so I am sure I will have some more questions soon. thanks rik

09-23-2006, 12:41 PM	#2
indyracer Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Alexandria, IN Posts: 134	Re: Finally found a truck to fix __________________ Cheers, Tony A day without sunshine is like, you know, night. 1970 Chevy CST10 (Green) 2005 Silverado Z71 2000 Pontiac Bonneville

09-23-2006, 12:51 PM	#3
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Finally found a truck to fix is one of the tires rubbing the fender or frame? could be if it has larger tires or rims. ______________________________________________________ My Garage: 1968 SWB K-10 2005 Tahoe UH-60A/L Helicopter FLY ARMY!

09-23-2006, 01:01 PM	#4
70gmcjimmy GMCDAC Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Rapid City, SD Posts: 837	Re: Finally found a truck to fix Hey Rik- Id check what MSGross said, Ive had that happen before. Also have heard of odd wheels out there that scrape calipers, but that should do it all the time. Where at in SD are you? I'm near RC. Later---DAC __________________ 1970 GMC K5 Jimmy Custom 4X4 Mom's driver from 1971 to 2001!! Under rebuild! 1972 GMC C2500 Pickup owned since 1979 Needs a rest and refurbish! 1955 GMC 100 2nd design driven almost daily! Rest In Peace Mom. "Dolly" 7/15/23 - 5/18/09 GMC driver for 30 years!

09-23-2006, 03:06 PM	#5
rikbar Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: South Dakota Posts: 65	Re: Finally found a truck to fix I checked the tires and brakes doesn't seem to be coming from there. sounds more like transfer case or something like that? Here is a couple of pictures, its a little muddy here so I went out and checked the 4 wheel drive, seemed to work good. DAC- I am in Belle Fourche, almost neighbors....

09-23-2006, 05:08 PM	#6
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: Finally found a truck to fix AND __________________ 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

09-23-2006, 07:36 PM	#7
MisterMan Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Visalia, California Posts: 286	Re: Finally found a truck to fix nice starter!!!

09-24-2006, 01:29 AM	#8
70gmcjimmy GMCDAC Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Rapid City, SD Posts: 837	Re: Finally found a truck to fix Hey Ric Sure dont know why sumthin in the drive train would grind only in a left turn. Not too knowledgable bout t-cases. Gonna be in Spearfish tomorrow (Sunday) to do some chores for my ma. Be cool to meet ya sometime! She lives in the Oak apts on 10th. Got the Jimmy I'm workin on from her in 2001. Looks like a great project(s) ya have there! Ya wanna do some horse tradin for parts as I'm always lookin for stuff, or maybe I got sumthin you need, altho I dont have a real big parts inventory, LMK, man! Later---DAC __________________ 1970 GMC K5 Jimmy Custom 4X4 Mom's driver from 1971 to 2001!! Under rebuild! 1972 GMC C2500 Pickup owned since 1979 Needs a rest and refurbish! 1955 GMC 100 2nd design driven almost daily! Rest In Peace Mom. "Dolly" 7/15/23 - 5/18/09 GMC driver for 30 years!

09-24-2006, 02:20 AM	#9
ABHaulR Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: West Valley City, Ut Posts: 311	Re: Finally found a truck to fix good starter truck to have fun with. theres nothing like an old chevy to come home to and work on. Dwayne __________________ 72' GMC Suburban 10 1/2" of Lift, 40" Tires! Waiting for restoration 67' Chevy, What to do??? And Bad Ass American Bulldogs!

09-24-2006, 04:31 PM	#10
rikbar Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: South Dakota Posts: 65	Re: Finally found a truck to fix thanks guys, I will have to take a look and see what I find. DAC-I am busy today(sunday) racing in sturgis and stuff to do around the house, would like to meet you and I am always up for some trading. I am in the process of gaining some more parts truck hopefully by the next weekend. Here is a quick pic of my other (chevy)



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