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northerngmc · 06-11-2007, 11:57 PM

1969 GMC, running, but barely on the road $1800
Wheels and tires $1000
Parts used from two parts trucks in yard, well mainly just trying on my wife
Steering column, mirrors from Scott's $225
Misc parts from Flaps $300

Knowledge gained here PRICELESS!

It's on the road and booked for an inspection on Wednesday for the insurance company.

Many thanks for all the answers and if you haven't read the FAQ section READ IT.

Before and after. The body doesn't look different, but the lights work, it has a horn, brakes no longer pull left, battery isn't held down with a bungy strap, windshield doesn't have a 12 inch fist mark, it has mirrors (3), the 3 speed column will shift, heater works, installed a factory AM radio, replaced steady bearing in driveshaft, gas guage works, speedometer works and I trust it to drive around.

dave2953 · 06-12-2007, 12:21 AM

Looking good! I think my favorite part is the front; I just love me some GMC front ends.

HeavyD · 06-12-2007, 01:06 AM

It is surprising the difference a new set of wheels/tires can make. Truck looks pretty good!

shaneschevys · 06-12-2007, 01:49 AM

Nice. Its always a good feeling to get one on the road.

GREASEMONKEY72 · 06-12-2007, 01:57 AM

looks pretty good with the new wheels on it

jackyl9999 · 06-12-2007, 02:07 AM

Where can I get mirrors like that? My truck needs some.

HeavyD · 06-12-2007, 05:15 AM

Any resto parts vendor will stock them.

**Palf70Step** · 06-12-2007, 05:34 AM

1970shortbed · 06-12-2007, 09:21 AM

very very nice job keep up the good work a little here a little there and bingo next thing u kow u got a whole different truck

**Yukon Jack** · 06-12-2007, 09:38 AM

Good luck on the inspection. Great looking truck btw.

Chevy_Man · 06-12-2007, 09:58 AM

Very nice job on the truck , sure looks alot different with a set a wheels. I have always said that you can change the look of a truck with a set of wheels and just alittle TLC every now and then.... Keep up the work and good luck with the inspection.

Eric

northerngmc · 06-12-2007, 10:05 AM

Thanks eveyone.

Yes so far my time has been spent on mechancal and safety. I wanted to get it on the road!

It needs a little adjustment on the quadrajet yet, but I am working on that as well.

northerngmc · 06-13-2007, 10:50 AM

I did a few last checks last night, made a choke adjustment and dropped it off this morning for the inspection.

I will know at 5:00..............

**Palf70Step** · 06-13-2007, 08:13 PM

Well...it is after 5, what is the word??

Captain Knievel · 06-13-2007, 08:20 PM

Nice. One truck at a time ...

northerngmc · 06-13-2007, 09:48 PM

Well, over night a headlight stopped working, and my intermediate parking brake cable snapped! Both I can fix.

They also noted that my washer fluid container was missing and the right front upper shock bolt is loose.

06-11-2007, 11:57 PM	#1
northerngmc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Whitehorse YK Canada Posts: 2,651	Priceless 1969 GMC, running, but barely on the road $1800 Wheels and tires $1000 Parts used from two parts trucks in yard, well mainly just trying on my wife Steering column, mirrors from Scott's $225 Misc parts from Flaps $300 Knowledge gained here PRICELESS! It's on the road and booked for an inspection on Wednesday for the insurance company. Many thanks for all the answers and if you haven't read the FAQ section READ IT. Before and after. The body doesn't look different, but the lights work, it has a horn, brakes no longer pull left, battery isn't held down with a bungy strap, windshield doesn't have a 12 inch fist mark, it has mirrors (3), the 3 speed column will shift, heater works, installed a factory AM radio, replaced steady bearing in driveshaft, gas guage works, speedometer works and I trust it to drive around. Attached Images __________________ Blaine 59 GMC 9314 a.k.a. Whoopee 68 C20 50th Anniversary a.k.a. The Rat http://www.flickr.com/photos/northerngmc/ http://www.members.tripod.com/P-wee/index_032.htm 1.61803 is one H of a lot better than 3.14159, no really it is!

06-12-2007, 12:21 AM	#2
dave2953 Dave's not here, man Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Winder, Georgia Posts: 2,000	Re: Priceless Looking good! I think my favorite part is the front; I just love me some GMC front ends. __________________ - 2014 VW Jetta - 2015 VW Jetta - 1966 Ford F-250

06-12-2007, 01:06 AM	#3
HeavyD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wakaw, Sask, Canada Posts: 3,180	Re: Priceless It is surprising the difference a new set of wheels/tires can make. Truck looks pretty good! __________________ "You can take the man out of PA, but you can't take PA out of the man"

06-12-2007, 01:49 AM	#4
shaneschevys Its always something! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: FT Worth,TX Posts: 4,992	Re: Priceless Nice. Its always a good feeling to get one on the road. __________________ 79 p10 stepvan 72 Short Fleetside 72 Suburban 67 GMC One Ton Flatbed 64 Short Fleetside 57 Chevy 2DR Hard Top 57 Chevy 2dr wagon 65 f* short fleet 63 C 60 Flatbed Member of the patina club**

06-12-2007, 01:57 AM	#5
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	Re: Priceless looks pretty good with the new wheels on it __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME

06-12-2007, 02:07 AM	#6
jackyl9999 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Paragould, Ar Posts: 571	Re: Priceless Where can I get mirrors like that? My truck needs some. __________________ 1970 Gmc Grande Sierra Swb 2wd LSX (LQ4/4L80e) 1990 K1500 Daily

06-12-2007, 05:15 AM	#7
HeavyD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wakaw, Sask, Canada Posts: 3,180	Re: Priceless Any resto parts vendor will stock them. __________________ "You can take the man out of PA, but you can't take PA out of the man"

06-12-2007, 05:34 AM	#8
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,216	Re: Priceless __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

06-12-2007, 09:21 AM	#9
1970shortbed Active Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Upstate new york Posts: 240	Re: Priceless very very nice job keep up the good work a little here a little there and bingo next thing u kow u got a whole different truck

06-12-2007, 09:38 AM	#10
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Re: Priceless Good luck on the inspection. Great looking truck btw. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

06-12-2007, 09:58 AM	#11
Chevy_Man Tightwad Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Louisiana Posts: 408	Re: Priceless Very nice job on the truck , sure looks alot different with a set a wheels. I have always said that you can change the look of a truck with a set of wheels and just alittle TLC every now and then.... Keep up the work and good luck with the inspection. Eric __________________ 56 Chevy custom cab step side under construction 55 Chevy 210 68 SWB Stepside back burner under construction 72 Chevy LWB 84 CJ 7 05 Chevy 1500 Crew Cab 30X40 DOGHOUSE(shop) with many add ons

06-12-2007, 10:05 AM	#12
northerngmc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Whitehorse YK Canada Posts: 2,651	Re: Priceless Thanks eveyone. Yes so far my time has been spent on mechancal and safety. I wanted to get it on the road! It needs a little adjustment on the quadrajet yet, but I am working on that as well. __________________ Blaine 59 GMC 9314 a.k.a. Whoopee 68 C20 50th Anniversary a.k.a. The Rat http://www.flickr.com/photos/northerngmc/ http://www.members.tripod.com/P-wee/index_032.htm 1.61803 is one H of a lot better than 3.14159, no really it is!

06-13-2007, 10:50 AM	#13
northerngmc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Whitehorse YK Canada Posts: 2,651	Re: Priceless I did a few last checks last night, made a choke adjustment and dropped it off this morning for the inspection. I will know at 5:00.............. __________________ Blaine 59 GMC 9314 a.k.a. Whoopee 68 C20 50th Anniversary a.k.a. The Rat http://www.flickr.com/photos/northerngmc/ http://www.members.tripod.com/P-wee/index_032.htm 1.61803 is one H of a lot better than 3.14159, no really it is!

06-13-2007, 08:13 PM	#14
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,216	Re: Priceless Well...it is after 5, what is the word?? __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

06-13-2007, 08:20 PM	#15
Captain Knievel Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 458	Re: Priceless Nice. One truck at a time ... __________________ 1970 C10



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06-13-2007, 09:48 PM	#16
northerngmc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Whitehorse YK Canada Posts: 2,651	Re: Priceless Well, over night a headlight stopped working, and my intermediate parking brake cable snapped! Both I can fix. They also noted that my washer fluid container was missing and the right front upper shock bolt is loose. __________________ Blaine 59 GMC 9314 a.k.a. Whoopee 68 C20 50th Anniversary a.k.a. The Rat http://www.flickr.com/photos/northerngmc/ http://www.members.tripod.com/P-wee/index_032.htm 1.61803 is one H of a lot better than 3.14159, no really it is!

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