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Brian76GMC · 11-21-2002, 07:24 PM

Here is a pic of my Spirit of 76 truck shortly after I bought it. I replaced the left fender and put the chrome wheels on it. My friends dad bought this truck new and we had alot of good times in it when he got his license. I just happened to be there when he said something about selling it. I hope this works!!!!!!

Brian76GMC · 11-21-2002, 07:40 PM

Ok trying the pic one more time, had to resize

ocbaud · 11-21-2002, 07:42 PM

is that a ram on the hood?

the trucks looks good, i love the blue and white color

**old Rusty C10** · 11-21-2002, 07:55 PM

thats a nice truck bri, got any pics of the interior and all?

Brian76GMC · 11-21-2002, 07:56 PM

Its a bulldog off a Mack truck installed by the original owner shortly after he bought the truck. The cab lights are not original. What you cant see is the red, white and blue seat, door panels with emblems and cargo light. The only thing left on the truck since that pic was taken is the left fender. I replaced the cab with a rust free western unit, used rust free doors, new GM hood, right fender,grille, headlight doors, door weatherstrip, window run channels and windsheild gasket. Aftermarket parts used were front bumper and wheel wells. I painted it back to blue and white. The original rusty bed was trashed when I found a bed off an 86. I plan on using the bed off my 75 parts truck, its in great shape and has the right gas tank hole. So basically the front of the truck is done, I just need to restore the bed and paint it. Oh and all the interior is not back in yet.

Brian76GMC · 11-21-2002, 08:17 PM

The "new" cab was painted while sitting on a dolly. It was then put on the frame. The door, hood and fenders were all painted off the truck as well. Its so much easier to reach and NO TAPE LINES!!!! Its PPG base/clear paint.

75stepside · 11-21-2002, 10:48 PM

...lookin' real good!...

ElGracho · 11-22-2002, 09:29 PM

That is one sweet restoration you have going. I really need to get going on my four projects. I'm still putting my 84 front end back together, then I need to rebuild a couple diffs, change a heater core and install an interior before I can really get started on my project.

Did you totally strip the inside of that cab? How about the bottom? I have a new cab for my 86 and I'm debating how far I want to go with it.

Brian76GMC · 11-22-2002, 10:43 PM

The cab is from Az. It was just a shell. The paint was in good shape aside from the roof needed stripped but that wasnt bad. There is even some sort of sound deadener on the cab floor. I will have to get some shots of the truck as it sits now. The front looks great, then there is a big ugly brown bed on it. That will change soon!

**old Rusty C10** · 11-24-2002, 10:28 AM

as someone who is just starting out on a restoration i think its cool when you guys who are so far along into your restoration projects post pics of the progress you guys have made. "75 Stepside" has a greatweb page devoted to the restoration of his truck, and id like to see more of the other guys trucks while in the process. Bri have more pics or a web page of this? and any other guys have some?

Brian76GMC · 11-24-2002, 12:24 PM

Here is a shot of partial dissasembly, I love tearing stuff apart!!! Getting it back togethor is another story.......

ElGracho · 11-24-2002, 12:25 PM

So what's in the mysterious black square that you didn't want us to see?

Brian76GMC · 11-24-2002, 12:31 PM

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Originally posted by ElGracho
So what's in the mysterious black square that you didn't want us to see?

Im not too familier with this paintshop pro stuff yet so it was an error in trying to crop the picture.
Did you win the bid on that Royal Sierra lit on Ebay???

Brian76GMC · 11-24-2002, 12:36 PM

I found the brown bed and door in the newspaper classifieds. I drove the truck like this for a few years. The door is no longer brown but the bed still is......

ElGracho · 11-24-2002, 12:37 PM

Yep, just paid for it, so I'll probably see it a week from Monday or so with Thanksgiving and all.

Brian76GMC · 11-24-2002, 12:45 PM

Giant go-cart anyone?? I only replced some bad brake lines while the body was off. I didnt sandblast or repaint the frame. Its just a truck ya know

bigblock73 · 11-24-2002, 04:11 PM

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Originally posted by ElGracho
So what's in the mysterious black square that you didn't want us to see?

If XXL saw that photo I bet a jar of anal lube would have appeared!!

Hooter · 11-24-2002, 09:36 PM

Oh here we go with the anal lube again!!!:p

Hooter · 11-24-2002, 10:19 PM

PHOENIX · 11-25-2002, 12:17 PM

:p

That was funny when he put the anal lube in everyones pictures. I was laughing so hard.

11-21-2002, 07:24 PM	#1
Brian76GMC Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Maryland Posts: 82	Pic of my Spirit truck Here is a pic of my Spirit of 76 truck shortly after I bought it. I replaced the left fender and put the chrome wheels on it. My friends dad bought this truck new and we had alot of good times in it when he got his license. I just happened to be there when he said something about selling it. I hope this works!!!!!! __________________ 79 Chevy Big 10 350/T350 My GMC's that I sold

11-21-2002, 07:40 PM	#2
Brian76GMC Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Maryland Posts: 82	DOH! Ok trying the pic one more time, had to resize Attached Images __________________ 79 Chevy Big 10 350/T350 My GMC's that I sold

11-21-2002, 07:55 PM	#4
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,313	spirit thats a nice truck bri, got any pics of the interior and all? __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

11-21-2002, 07:56 PM	#5
Brian76GMC Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Maryland Posts: 82	No Ram!!!!! Its a bulldog off a Mack truck installed by the original owner shortly after he bought the truck. The cab lights are not original. What you cant see is the red, white and blue seat, door panels with emblems and cargo light. The only thing left on the truck since that pic was taken is the left fender. I replaced the cab with a rust free western unit, used rust free doors, new GM hood, right fender,grille, headlight doors, door weatherstrip, window run channels and windsheild gasket. Aftermarket parts used were front bumper and wheel wells. I painted it back to blue and white. The original rusty bed was trashed when I found a bed off an 86. I plan on using the bed off my 75 parts truck, its in great shape and has the right gas tank hole. So basically the front of the truck is done, I just need to restore the bed and paint it. Oh and all the interior is not back in yet. __________________ 79 Chevy Big 10 350/T350 My GMC's that I sold

11-21-2002, 08:17 PM	#6
Brian76GMC Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Maryland Posts: 82	In process shot........ The "new" cab was painted while sitting on a dolly. It was then put on the frame. The door, hood and fenders were all painted off the truck as well. Its so much easier to reach and NO TAPE LINES!!!! Its PPG base/clear paint. Attached Images __________________ 79 Chevy Big 10 350/T350 My GMC's that I sold

11-21-2002, 07:42 PM	#3
ocbaud Garage Queen Material Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA Posts: 4,129	is that a ram on the hood? the trucks looks good, i love the blue and white color

11-21-2002, 10:48 PM	#7
75stepside Proud Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 741	...lookin' real good!...

11-22-2002, 09:29 PM	#8
ElGracho Gentleman Jim Driver Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Poulsbo, WA Posts: 1,553	That is one sweet restoration you have going. I really need to get going on my four projects. I'm still putting my 84 front end back together, then I need to rebuild a couple diffs, change a heater core and install an interior before I can really get started on my project. Did you totally strip the inside of that cab? How about the bottom? I have a new cab for my 86 and I'm debating how far I want to go with it. __________________ Joe '75 GMC Gentleman Jim '84 Chev C10 Short Wide - Super duper plain (manual steering, manual brakes, no dome light, no cig lighter) '85 Chev C10 Short Wide - Super plain Vortec 4.8 4L60E trans also: '81 K30, '83 C30 Crew Dually, '84 M1028 CUCV, '85 M1009 CUCV, another '85 C10 SWB, '89 R3500 Flatbed

11-22-2002, 10:43 PM	#9
Brian76GMC Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Maryland Posts: 82	The cab is from Az. It was just a shell. The paint was in good shape aside from the roof needed stripped but that wasnt bad. There is even some sort of sound deadener on the cab floor. I will have to get some shots of the truck as it sits now. The front looks great, then there is a big ugly brown bed on it. That will change soon!

11-24-2002, 10:28 AM	#10
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,313	restoration as someone who is just starting out on a restoration i think its cool when you guys who are so far along into your restoration projects post pics of the progress you guys have made. "75 Stepside" has a greatweb page devoted to the restoration of his truck, and id like to see more of the other guys trucks while in the process. Bri have more pics or a web page of this? and any other guys have some? __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

11-24-2002, 12:24 PM	#11
Brian76GMC Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Maryland Posts: 82	I have a few.......... Here is a shot of partial dissasembly, I love tearing stuff apart!!! Getting it back togethor is another story....... Attached Images

11-24-2002, 12:25 PM	#12
ElGracho Gentleman Jim Driver Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Poulsbo, WA Posts: 1,553	So what's in the mysterious black square that you didn't want us to see? __________________ Joe '75 GMC Gentleman Jim '84 Chev C10 Short Wide - Super duper plain (manual steering, manual brakes, no dome light, no cig lighter) '85 Chev C10 Short Wide - Super plain Vortec 4.8 4L60E trans also: '81 K30, '83 C30 Crew Dually, '84 M1028 CUCV, '85 M1009 CUCV, another '85 C10 SWB, '89 R3500 Flatbed

11-24-2002, 12:36 PM	#14
Brian76GMC Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Maryland Posts: 82	Dang it was ugly........ I found the brown bed and door in the newspaper classifieds. I drove the truck like this for a few years. The door is no longer brown but the bed still is...... Attached Images __________________ 79 Chevy Big 10 350/T350 My GMC's that I sold

11-24-2002, 12:37 PM	#15
ElGracho Gentleman Jim Driver Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Poulsbo, WA Posts: 1,553	Yep, just paid for it, so I'll probably see it a week from Monday or so with Thanksgiving and all. __________________ Joe '75 GMC Gentleman Jim '84 Chev C10 Short Wide - Super duper plain (manual steering, manual brakes, no dome light, no cig lighter) '85 Chev C10 Short Wide - Super plain Vortec 4.8 4L60E trans also: '81 K30, '83 C30 Crew Dually, '84 M1028 CUCV, '85 M1009 CUCV, another '85 C10 SWB, '89 R3500 Flatbed

11-24-2002, 12:45 PM	#16
Brian76GMC Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Maryland Posts: 82	Just need to mount a bucket seat and steering wheel.. Giant go-cart anyone?? I only replced some bad brake lines while the body was off. I didnt sandblast or repaint the frame. Its just a truck ya know Attached Images



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11-24-2002, 09:36 PM	#18
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11-24-2002, 10:19 PM	#19
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11-25-2002, 12:17 PM	#20
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