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cerebus · 05-12-2007, 07:44 PM

Hey guys and girls, my name is Matt, im 23 from Canada. This is my first resto project ever and im starting with relatively no experience. Ive always loved these 67-72 trucks and want to build a nice muscle truck.

My vehicle is a 71 GMC LWB w/ 350 , TH350 and 12 bolt rear end

I bought it for $1000

Right now shes all the colors under the sun IE. red, primer grey, black and baby blue.
I have a 454 from a 73 burb and TH400 in the garage but it needs some work before I can put it in my truck

I have so many questions for you pros, I dont know where to start. So ill show some pics

Slammed70 · 05-12-2007, 07:46 PM

Splendid.

cerebus · 05-12-2007, 07:47 PM

I managed to pick up some more pieces for cheap

jsbgump · 05-12-2007, 07:48 PM

Welcome to the board from Texas

cerebus · 05-12-2007, 07:53 PM

Question:

I found a number on my rear axle "THA K 022" but I cant find any info on that on the internet... Is there some other number that I should be looking for to find out my gear ratio and if I have posi?

retodd7711 · 05-12-2007, 08:08 PM

welcome from Tennessee

10.5stang · 05-12-2007, 08:10 PM

welcome from oklahoma.

**john** · 05-12-2007, 08:14 PM

Welcome to the board.

THA is a 3.07:1 ratio if the rear hasn't been changed.

Jtrux · 05-12-2007, 08:35 PM

Those fenders are in awesome shape!

msgross · 05-12-2007, 09:04 PM

nice radio... Good luck on the project..

PanelDeland · 05-12-2007, 10:28 PM

Welcome!! Since you say you don't know where to start you just found the right place.This BB is better than a manual.You do need a manual.Also check the FAQ's section.Lots of posts on how to do things there.Then come ask if you have questions.Remember "Knowledge is power" and "there are no stupid questions"

HeavyD · 05-13-2007, 12:28 AM

Congrats on your new purchase, and welcome from PA!

68GMC454 · 05-13-2007, 01:08 AM

welcome from utah..and its a gmc..my favorite...looks like it is in decent shape, so your off to a good start..you have found the best place to be as far as people who know what they are talking about..just ask as many questions as you need to..
billy

krue · 05-13-2007, 08:09 AM

Welcome to the board from South Mississippi!

LUV2XCLR8 · 05-13-2007, 08:16 AM

From West TN

jb4short · 05-13-2007, 08:24 AM

Welcome! You keep posting pictures of spotless LWB bedsides and you're going to make jc cry.

**special-K** · 05-13-2007, 08:53 AM

Hey,WELCOME!!Nice pile of junk.J/K!!There is no junk when it comes to the fine pressings of steel from which these trucks emerge.(sell me that`67 fender)

kelsfine69 · 05-13-2007, 12:08 PM

fellow canadian

**Already Gone** · 05-13-2007, 02:25 PM

Welcome to the board from Saskatoon. You will find out anything you need to know about your truck on this board. You will also find that there are quite a few Saskatoon and Saskatchewan members on the board.

AuggieStyle · 05-13-2007, 02:32 PM

welcome from TEXAS. I am fairly new to this board and I must say it is the favorite of all the boards I visit you will find all the answers here. Good Luck.

eedgell · 05-13-2007, 02:35 PM

Welcome from western Colorado!!! You will find all you need right here. Post and be involved.

72short · 05-13-2007, 07:20 PM

another dirty sasky sweet

OlChev67 · 05-13-2007, 07:40 PM

welcome from south carolina. looks good.

wyatt earp · 05-13-2007, 09:53 PM

welcome from southwest ohio! dang wish mine was that clean. (it has that well weathered look. lol!)

Blue85 · 05-13-2007, 09:57 PM

Welcome from Raymore Saskatchewan, If you ever need help finding parts let me know.

05-12-2007, 07:44 PM	#1
cerebus Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Saskatoon Posts: 100	New member [lots o pics :) ] Hey guys and girls, my name is Matt, im 23 from Canada. This is my first resto project ever and im starting with relatively no experience. Ive always loved these 67-72 trucks and want to build a nice muscle truck. My vehicle is a 71 GMC LWB w/ 350 , TH350 and 12 bolt rear end I bought it for $1000 Right now shes all the colors under the sun IE. red, primer grey, black and baby blue. I have a 454 from a 73 burb and TH400 in the garage but it needs some work before I can put it in my truck I have so many questions for you pros, I dont know where to start. So ill show some pics Attached Images Last edited by cerebus; 05-12-2007 at 07:49 PM. Reason: adding content

05-12-2007, 07:47 PM	#3
cerebus Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Saskatoon Posts: 100	Re: New member [lots o pics :) ] I managed to pick up some more pieces for cheap Attached Images

05-12-2007, 07:48 PM	#4
jsbgump Gone Fishing Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76135 Posts: 12,361	Re: New member [lots o pics :) ] Welcome to the board from Texas __________________ 68 Chevy Short Fleetside LSX Swap Under Way 3.73 posi 2.5/4 drop Frame of resto has been started 2022 Hyundai Tucson Limited 2019 Chevy Traverse Redline Edition Wifes Ride Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3483616

05-12-2007, 07:53 PM	#5
cerebus Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Saskatoon Posts: 100	Re: New member [lots o pics :) ] Question: I found a number on my rear axle "THA K 022" but I cant find any info on that on the internet... Is there some other number that I should be looking for to find out my gear ratio and if I have posi?

05-12-2007, 08:08 PM	#6
retodd7711 chrome makes it go FASTER! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cleveland Tennessee Posts: 2,884	Re: New member [lots o pics :) ] welcome from Tennessee __________________ She can't cook and she won't clean. But she looks good in a skirt and she brings me beer. She can stay for now. EDIT:: But she left me anyway, So forget her. 1962 GMC Stepside V6 4 speed My rolling resto thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=324226 My old farm truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3465005

05-12-2007, 08:10 PM	#7
10.5stang Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Goldsby,OK Posts: 324	Re: New member [lots o pics :) ] welcome from oklahoma.

05-12-2007, 08:14 PM	#8
john member #16 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Yuba City Ca. Posts: 3,618	Re: New member [lots o pics :) ] Welcome to the board. THA is a 3.07:1 ratio if the rear hasn't been changed. __________________ john http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showgroups.php board vendors http://www.flickr.com/photos/1745471...7602865984234/

05-12-2007, 08:35 PM	#9
Jtrux I'm a poor spectator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,287	Re: New member [lots o pics :) ] Those fenders are in awesome shape! __________________ 2006 Jeep Unlimited IMPACT ORANGE 1993 Chevy 2500 4x4 ExCab LWB 454/NV4500 Tow rig 1977 Ford F100 2x4 LWB 1st truck I owned, still have it!!! 1979 Ford F150 4x4 SWB Built Ford Tough!!! 1971 Chevy Blazer 350 / SM465 / NP205 UNDER CONSTRUCTION Soon to have a LQ4 6.0!!!

05-12-2007, 09:04 PM	#10
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: New member [lots o pics :) ] nice radio... Good luck on the project.. __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

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PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: New member [lots o pics :) ] Welcome!! Since you say you don't know where to start you just found the right place.This BB is better than a manual.You do need a manual.Also check the FAQ's section.Lots of posts on how to do things there.Then come ask if you have questions.Remember "Knowledge is power" and "there are no stupid questions" __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

05-13-2007, 12:28 AM	#12
HeavyD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wakaw, Sask, Canada Posts: 3,177	Re: New member [lots o pics :) ] Congrats on your new purchase, and welcome from PA! __________________ "You can take the man out of PA, but you can't take PA out of the man" Last edited by HeavyD; 05-13-2007 at 12:28 AM.

05-13-2007, 01:08 AM	#13
68GMC454 THE VILLIAGE IDIOT Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tooele, Utah Posts: 1,405	Re: New member [lots o pics :) ] welcome from utah..and its a gmc..my favorite...looks like it is in decent shape, so your off to a good start..you have found the best place to be as far as people who know what they are talking about..just ask as many questions as you need to.. billy __________________ honestly honey,,i have no idea how that truck got here.

05-13-2007, 08:09 AM	#14
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: New member [lots o pics :) ] 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"

05-13-2007, 08:16 AM	#15
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,475	Re: New member [lots o pics :) ] From West TN __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Big Piggy: "Goliath" 07 Kodiak C4500 Lil Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

05-13-2007, 08:24 AM	#16
jb4short Damn Yankee Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lynchburg, VA Posts: 2,261	Re: New member [lots o pics :) ] Welcome! You keep posting pictures of spotless LWB bedsides and you're going to make jc cry.



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05-13-2007, 08:53 AM	#17
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: New member [lots o pics :) ] Hey,WELCOME!!Nice pile of junk.J/K!!There is no junk when it comes to the fine pressings of steel from which these trucks emerge.(sell me that`67 fender) __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

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kelsfine69 18 Till I Die Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,522	Re: New member [lots o pics :) ] fellow canadian __________________ 2011 GMC Acadia 1969 GMC BBC LS7 2007 GMC Crew Duramax 1987 Camaro Iroc 350 Tuned Port Injection 42000Km 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI(yes 2) Take me drunk, I'm too home...

05-13-2007, 02:25 PM	#19
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,107	Re: New member [lots o pics :) ] Welcome to the board from Saskatoon. You will find out anything you need to know about your truck on this board. You will also find that there are quite a few Saskatoon and Saskatchewan members on the board. __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021 Last edited by Already Gone; 05-13-2007 at 02:26 PM.

05-13-2007, 02:32 PM	#20
AuggieStyle Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Dallas,TX. Posts: 499	Re: New member [lots o pics :) ] welcome from TEXAS. I am fairly new to this board and I must say it is the favorite of all the boards I visit you will find all the answers here. Good Luck.

05-13-2007, 02:35 PM	#21
eedgell It's the air up here Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Western Colorado Posts: 710	Re: New member [lots o pics :) ] Welcome from western Colorado!!! You will find all you need right here. Post and be involved. __________________ 1971 cheyenne k10 4 speed np 205 454 BB factory a/c Never drink down stream of the herd! Eric

05-13-2007, 07:20 PM	#22
72short Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: North Battleford Sk. Posts: 87	Re: New member [lots o pics :) ] another dirty sasky sweet __________________ 72 GMC shortbox... 350 .40 over. 202 160 heads. holley 600cfm. aluminum LT1 intake. 10.5 1 pistons. headman elites. flowmaster super 40's.. 295's out back sittin on corvette ralleys

05-13-2007, 07:40 PM	#23
OlChev67 Ever heard of Beech Island?? Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Clemson, SC Posts: 327	Re: New member [lots o pics :) ] welcome from south carolina. looks good.

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wyatt earp Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: ohio Posts: 77	Re: New member [lots o pics :) ] welcome from southwest ohio! dang wish mine was that clean. (it has that well weathered look. lol!)

05-13-2007, 09:57 PM	#25
Blue85 Oilfield Trash Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Raymore, Sk, Canada, Earth Posts: 3,171	Re: New member [lots o pics :) ] Welcome from Raymore Saskatchewan, If you ever need help finding parts let me know. __________________ 14 Dodge 3500 Mega Cab 08 Dodge 3500 Mega Cab 87 Chev 3+3 4x4 80 GMC K10 High Sierra bone stock 70 Chevelle 350SS long term project 68 GMC 3ton Grain Truck/Garbage wagon 50 Pontiac 2 Door Coupe Project "I've got a shotgun rifle and a 4 wheel drive and a country boy can survive" Hank Jr.

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