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GMBowtie79 · 06-26-2008, 02:55 PM

Well the wifey's car took a crap which was a good excuse to feed my addiction. Found this 74 GMC swb at a tow yard, the body is in good shape it needs cab corners but other than that it's suprisingly solid. So we'll see what kinda trouble I can get into with this one. It runs and drives good so far, needs a little TLC but I figure for $750 it will make a good project when I can get to it. best part is it's SMOG exempt.

andresco50 · 06-26-2008, 03:10 PM

nice truck

Walts_restoration · 06-26-2008, 03:14 PM

Id tap it. Good buy!

jkaylor68gmc · 06-26-2008, 04:11 PM

pretty nice old pick-up if I do say so.

vern350 · 06-26-2008, 04:30 PM

looks like a very solid truck.... good buy

68GMC454 · 06-26-2008, 05:49 PM

great deal on that truck.. looks good for 750.00

GMBowtie79 · 06-26-2008, 07:06 PM

I thought it was a good deal but I want to play with it and my better half wants it for her driver til she gets her own car. so I guess it'll have to wait a little bit. We'll see what I can get done to it when she's not looking, LOL. Unfortunatly buying this put a hold on the engine build for my Burb.

The cat seems to think that it's a nice place to sleep.

gchemist · 06-27-2008, 09:22 AM

Super Custom? I've never seen that badge. What does it say at the bottom?
Nice truck.

GMBowtie79 · 06-27-2008, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by gchemist

Super Custom? I've never seen that badge. What does it say at the bottom?
Nice truck.

It says Super Custom 15 Hundred. I have never seen it either I on the fence with it. It's so big, it looks like a gauty piece of jewelry. But it's kinda unique cuz I've never seen that one before, not even in the catalogs I have.

andresco50 · 06-27-2008, 02:39 PM

GMC..Super custom? woow what´s that a special edition?

GMBowtie79 · 06-27-2008, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by andresco50

GMC..Super custom? woow what´s that a special edition?

No,On the squarebodys it was only offered in 73-74. it's a step up from the base model(Z62 trim package.) It's the same as the Chevy Custom Deluxe.

GMBowtie79 · 06-29-2008, 06:07 PM

I'm looking for suggestions on what I should do to it. I want to bag it with a dropmember and a KP 6 link eventually. It's not in the budget right now. I have some old drop spindles and springs that came off my Burb when I redid the suspention a few years ago. P/O did the work so I don't know what they are. I'm guessing 2 1/2" spindles and 1" springs cuz what I put on it was 3" spindles and 2" springs and it's alot lower. I'm more concerned with the back I want it level or the rear 1"-1 1/2" higher than the front after I changh the spindles and springs. Right now its around 2 1/2" higher in the rear. who has a good quality flip kit that isn't expensive. and dose any one have a p/n for some shorter KYB or Bilstine shocks?

dieselarmy13 · 06-29-2008, 06:23 PM

Nice score! I would use the spindles you have and do a flip on the rear. I used a DJM on my 72. Everything seemed to be of good quality. As far as shocks, I used some generic lowering shocks from Speedway. They were about $45 a pair and seem to ride pretty good. Not sure on how long they will last, but at that price, you can't really beat em.

sjarrett71 · 06-29-2008, 09:45 PM

That thing is sweet! Especially for 750. Congrats on the find!

GMBowtie79 · 06-29-2008, 09:51 PM

I started a build thread on it so we'll see what happens it's going to take some time.

Pyrotechnic · 06-30-2008, 02:00 AM

Well at least your better half likes driving old trucks around! Cool truck too!

Can we get a close up of that fender badge ? I've never seen a 73-74 GMC fender badge in person and they are the rarest of rare.

GMBowtie79 · 06-30-2008, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Pyrotechnic

Well at least your better half likes driving old trucks around! Cool truck too!

Can we get a close up of that fender badge ? I've never seen a 73-74 GMC fender badge in person and they are the rarest of rare.

Heres a picture of the emblem. I didn't know they where rare. I figured being a lower level trim package there would be tons of them. Does anyone know where I could find production numbers for the 74s. By the way I dont know if the wifey likes driving old trucks. I bought it for her to drive til she gets her own car then it's all mine. I do know that she dosn't like walking.LOL I'm just hoping she doesn't get to attached to it!

GMBowtie79 · 07-04-2008, 01:03 PM

heres one of the dash emblem. I think this one looks cool with the red Indian headress after the lettering.

Hoods69BadBowTie · 07-05-2008, 02:23 AM

Thats awesome sweet looking truck too. I can't wait to see it after you get a chance to tear into it.

GMBowtie79 · 07-05-2008, 03:47 PM

Right now it's all about getting it road worthy. all the little things mostly electrical. But I did put a old CD player I had layin around and tomorrow it gets some new brakes up front (the pads are down to the rivets and the calipers are wasted) and repack the wheel bearings. I thinkin the drop spindles can go on to since I'll already be that far into it.

GMBowtie79 · 07-07-2008, 06:49 PM

Got the spindles in while doing the brakes. They wound up being a 3" drop
Before

After, still needs 1-2" more

Now the back needs to go down

Pyrotechnic · 07-07-2008, 07:22 PM

Thanks for those pics. Looks like a sweet project.

GMBowtie79 · 07-07-2008, 10:33 PM

Pyro, your welcome for the pics. Now the back needs to drop, then the rally wheels. But I know somthing else will come up first, it always happens that way. I'm seein a front end rebuild.

68GMC454 · 07-08-2008, 12:19 PM

looks good... you could probably just flip the rear axle, might be pretty close to being leevel then...

Walts_restoration · 07-08-2008, 02:50 PM

looks to be the same green and white as my 73 c20, i loved that shade of green, cept mine only has one trim bar, not two for side stripe.

06-26-2008, 02:55 PM	#1
GMBowtie79 Surviving, one day at a time! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Turlock,CA Posts: 295	A new Addition Well the wifey's car took a crap which was a good excuse to feed my addiction. Found this 74 GMC swb at a tow yard, the body is in good shape it needs cab corners but other than that it's suprisingly solid. So we'll see what kinda trouble I can get into with this one. It runs and drives good so far, needs a little TLC but I figure for $750 it will make a good project when I can get to it. best part is it's SMOG exempt. __________________ 79 Burb,350,tremic 5 spd, 4 wheel disc, daily driver 74 swb,350,350,driver & future project "There's no such thing as a finished project" Last edited by GMBowtie79; 06-29-2008 at 10:26 PM.

06-26-2008, 03:10 PM	#2
andresco50 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Lakeworth, Fl Posts: 633	Re: A new Addition nice truck __________________ 2001 silverado 2wd 2003 silverado 4wd 1975 scottsdale c10 (project)

06-26-2008, 03:14 PM	#3
Walts_restoration Real Projects never die Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lawrence, kansas Posts: 1,508	Re: A new Addition Id tap it. Good buy! __________________ Ill put it this way, ive got a few lawn ornaments My name tag says Ryan KansasTwister On other forums

06-26-2008, 04:11 PM	#4
jkaylor68gmc Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: TN Posts: 2,448	Re: A new Addition pretty nice old pick-up if I do say so. __________________ 1947 International KB-1 1957 Chevy Bel-Air riding low 1962 swb fleetside 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 7-inch lift on 35 Daily driver 2016 Chevy Tahoe Better halves ride

06-26-2008, 04:30 PM	#5
vern350 like a rock Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 517	Re: A new Addition looks like a very solid truck.... good buy

06-26-2008, 05:49 PM	#6
68GMC454 THE VILLIAGE IDIOT Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tooele, Utah Posts: 1,405	Re: A new Addition great deal on that truck.. looks good for 750.00 __________________ honestly honey,,i have no idea how that truck got here.

06-26-2008, 07:06 PM	#7
GMBowtie79 Surviving, one day at a time! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Turlock,CA Posts: 295	Re: A new Addition I thought it was a good deal but I want to play with it and my better half wants it for her driver til she gets her own car. so I guess it'll have to wait a little bit. We'll see what I can get done to it when she's not looking, LOL. Unfortunatly buying this put a hold on the engine build for my Burb. The cat seems to think that it's a nice place to sleep. __________________ 79 Burb,350,tremic 5 spd, 4 wheel disc, daily driver 74 swb,350,350,driver & future project "There's no such thing as a finished project" Last edited by GMBowtie79; 06-26-2008 at 07:10 PM.

06-27-2008, 09:22 AM	#8
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	Re: A new Addition Super Custom? I've never seen that badge. What does it say at the bottom? Nice truck. __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos

06-27-2008, 02:39 PM	#10
andresco50 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Lakeworth, Fl Posts: 633	Re: A new Addition GMC..Super custom? woow what´s that a special edition? __________________ 2001 silverado 2wd 2003 silverado 4wd 1975 scottsdale c10 (project)

06-29-2008, 06:07 PM	#12
GMBowtie79 Surviving, one day at a time! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Turlock,CA Posts: 295	Re: A new Addition I'm looking for suggestions on what I should do to it. I want to bag it with a dropmember and a KP 6 link eventually. It's not in the budget right now. I have some old drop spindles and springs that came off my Burb when I redid the suspention a few years ago. P/O did the work so I don't know what they are. I'm guessing 2 1/2" spindles and 1" springs cuz what I put on it was 3" spindles and 2" springs and it's alot lower. I'm more concerned with the back I want it level or the rear 1"-1 1/2" higher than the front after I changh the spindles and springs. Right now its around 2 1/2" higher in the rear. who has a good quality flip kit that isn't expensive. and dose any one have a p/n for some shorter KYB or Bilstine shocks? __________________ 79 Burb,350,tremic 5 spd, 4 wheel disc, daily driver 74 swb,350,350,driver & future project "There's no such thing as a finished project" Last edited by GMBowtie79; 06-29-2008 at 06:09 PM.

06-29-2008, 06:23 PM	#13
dieselarmy13 Phone's ringin Dude. Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 1,426	Re: A new Addition Nice score! I would use the spindles you have and do a flip on the rear. I used a DJM on my 72. Everything seemed to be of good quality. As far as shocks, I used some generic lowering shocks from Speedway. They were about $45 a pair and seem to ride pretty good. Not sure on how long they will last, but at that price, you can't really beat em. __________________ I pitty the fool with only two headlights!! 2003 SILVERADO SS--THE NEW GIRL 1972 GMC--THE OLD GIRL

06-29-2008, 09:45 PM	#14
sjarrett71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rolla, MO Posts: 2,463	Re: A new Addition That thing is sweet! Especially for 750. Congrats on the find! __________________ -Scott-

06-29-2008, 09:51 PM	#15
GMBowtie79 Surviving, one day at a time! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Turlock,CA Posts: 295	Re: A new Addition I started a build thread on it so we'll see what happens it's going to take some time. __________________ 79 Burb,350,tremic 5 spd, 4 wheel disc, daily driver 74 swb,350,350,driver & future project "There's no such thing as a finished project"

06-30-2008, 02:00 AM	#16
Pyrotechnic Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 3,930	Re: A new Addition Well at least your better half likes driving old trucks around! Cool truck too! Can we get a close up of that fender badge ? I've never seen a 73-74 GMC fender badge in person and they are the rarest of rare. __________________ 1977 GMC Sierra Grande

07-04-2008, 01:03 PM	#18
GMBowtie79 Surviving, one day at a time! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Turlock,CA Posts: 295	Re: A new Addition heres one of the dash emblem. I think this one looks cool with the red Indian headress after the lettering. __________________ 79 Burb,350,tremic 5 spd, 4 wheel disc, daily driver 74 swb,350,350,driver & future project "There's no such thing as a finished project" Last edited by GMBowtie79; 07-04-2008 at 01:04 PM.



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07-05-2008, 02:23 AM	#19
Hoods69BadBowTie Chevys Kick A$$ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zootown, MT Posts: 12,699	Re: A new Addition Thats awesome sweet looking truck too. I can't wait to see it after you get a chance to tear into it. __________________ HOODS is what I answer too -'79, '77, '88 Pickup Sold, '85 Camaro, '83 T/A, '81,'83,'90 K5 Blazer All Sold -'79 3/4 ton "Big Yellow Bananna" Lifted 4spd. 39.5 TSL Swampers, The money Pit -'86 K5 Blazer Silverado 6.2 4" lift 35"s -'95 Ext. Cab Shorty 4" Tuff Country rolling 35" M/T's -'83 Monte Carlo T-Tops. 126,500 Original Miles -LATER I would rather push a Chevy then drive a ford!!

07-05-2008, 03:47 PM	#20
GMBowtie79 Surviving, one day at a time! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Turlock,CA Posts: 295	Re: A new Addition Right now it's all about getting it road worthy. all the little things mostly electrical. But I did put a old CD player I had layin around and tomorrow it gets some new brakes up front (the pads are down to the rivets and the calipers are wasted) and repack the wheel bearings. I thinkin the drop spindles can go on to since I'll already be that far into it. __________________ 79 Burb,350,tremic 5 spd, 4 wheel disc, daily driver 74 swb,350,350,driver & future project "There's no such thing as a finished project" Last edited by GMBowtie79; 07-05-2008 at 03:49 PM.

07-07-2008, 06:49 PM	#21
GMBowtie79 Surviving, one day at a time! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Turlock,CA Posts: 295	Re: A new Addition Got the spindles in while doing the brakes. They wound up being a 3" drop Before After, still needs 1-2" more Now the back needs to go down __________________ 79 Burb,350,tremic 5 spd, 4 wheel disc, daily driver 74 swb,350,350,driver & future project "There's no such thing as a finished project" Last edited by GMBowtie79; 07-07-2008 at 06:51 PM.

07-07-2008, 07:22 PM	#22
Pyrotechnic Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 3,930	Re: A new Addition Thanks for those pics. Looks like a sweet project. __________________ 1977 GMC Sierra Grande

07-07-2008, 10:33 PM	#23
GMBowtie79 Surviving, one day at a time! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Turlock,CA Posts: 295	Re: A new Addition Pyro, your welcome for the pics. Now the back needs to drop, then the rally wheels. But I know somthing else will come up first, it always happens that way. I'm seein a front end rebuild. __________________ 79 Burb,350,tremic 5 spd, 4 wheel disc, daily driver 74 swb,350,350,driver & future project "There's no such thing as a finished project" Last edited by GMBowtie79; 07-07-2008 at 10:38 PM.

07-08-2008, 12:19 PM	#24
68GMC454 THE VILLIAGE IDIOT Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tooele, Utah Posts: 1,405	Re: A new Addition looks good... you could probably just flip the rear axle, might be pretty close to being leevel then... __________________ honestly honey,,i have no idea how that truck got here.

07-08-2008, 02:50 PM	#25
Walts_restoration Real Projects never die Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lawrence, kansas Posts: 1,508	Re: A new Addition looks to be the same green and white as my 73 c20, i loved that shade of green, cept mine only has one trim bar, not two for side stripe. __________________ Ill put it this way, ive got a few lawn ornaments My name tag says Ryan KansasTwister On other forums

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