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71Farmtruck · 10-26-2008, 10:11 PM

I bought an old 81 GMC longbed, everything is original except for the 700R4 trans, even the ac works. It is a 305 truck. The quadrajet is not running well, I had to put a brake hose on it, and it needs a tune up. Here are some pics.

andresco50 · 10-26-2008, 10:14 PM

Woow nice truck!!!

84 400 · 10-26-2008, 10:16 PM

thats what mine looked like once upon a time. Sure looks like a clean truck.

**old Rusty C10** · 10-26-2008, 10:27 PM

looks great i wish mine was as nice to start with

Square84 · 10-26-2008, 10:38 PM

man that thing looks nice!

71Farmtruck · 10-26-2008, 10:40 PM

I traded it straight up for a equally nice condition older Jet Ski. I wish the truck ran as well as the boat did. I am happy with it though, I bought it to drive out to the deer lease and john boat duty, the county roads out there are well maintained but not well suited for my daily driver Z28. I plan on leaving it stock and fixing all the things on it that aren't working, like the dual tanks. I might put some all terrains on it.

**N2TRUX** · 10-26-2008, 10:45 PM

Sweet LWB. Looks like you found Pa-Paws go to town truck.

ca180 · 10-26-2008, 10:47 PM

Very nice find my friend!

Hoods69BadBowTie · 10-27-2008, 12:26 AM

Nice score thats a sweet looking truck. Looks like its in good shape too.

71Farmtruck · 11-02-2008, 08:34 PM

I just finished the installation of an Edelbrock intake and carb, the dual tanks is on hold for now, the valve solenoid is $100 new. Next is a new brake booster, it is really bad. I ll post some pics soon.

joe231 · 11-02-2008, 09:40 PM

nice rig!!

SBTork · 11-02-2008, 10:29 PM

I love it, reminds me of mine when I got it, good buy

884x4Sub · 11-03-2008, 01:07 AM

how does the new carb and intake work??

71Farmtruck · 11-03-2008, 10:47 AM

Works great, it surges at idle but I think it has to do with the brake booster being out. The install was straight forward, the stock throttle bracket bolted up, all other accessories bolted up with little to no modification. I think the only thing I changed besides removing the evap lines was I had to cut the fittings off the brake booster line and fuel line, and attach some hose.

10-26-2008, 10:11 PM	#1
71Farmtruck Junk Junkie Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Humble, TX Posts: 123	Bought a GMC, in the square body club now I bought an old 81 GMC longbed, everything is original except for the 700R4 trans, even the ac works. It is a 305 truck. The quadrajet is not running well, I had to put a brake hose on it, and it needs a tune up. Here are some pics. __________________ Mike 71 Chevrolet C-10 Short Bed Stepside 81 GMC 1500 Sierra Classic Long Bed

10-26-2008, 10:14 PM	#2
andresco50 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Lakeworth, Fl Posts: 633	Re: Bought a GMC, in the square body club now Woow nice truck!!! __________________ 2001 silverado 2wd 2003 silverado 4wd 1975 scottsdale c10 (project)

10-26-2008, 10:16 PM	#3
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,746	Re: Bought a GMC, in the square body club now thats what mine looked like once upon a time. Sure looks like a clean truck. __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out

10-26-2008, 10:27 PM	#4
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,313	Re: Bought a GMC, in the square body club now looks great i wish mine was as nice to start with __________________ 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!!

10-26-2008, 10:38 PM	#5
Square84 I don't think these pills work Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: burkburnett,Tx Posts: 626	Re: Bought a GMC, in the square body club now man that thing looks nice! __________________ SQUARE84 90 SUBURBAN

10-26-2008, 10:40 PM	#6
71Farmtruck Junk Junkie Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Humble, TX Posts: 123	Re: Bought a GMC, in the square body club now I traded it straight up for a equally nice condition older Jet Ski. I wish the truck ran as well as the boat did. I am happy with it though, I bought it to drive out to the deer lease and john boat duty, the county roads out there are well maintained but not well suited for my daily driver Z28. I plan on leaving it stock and fixing all the things on it that aren't working, like the dual tanks. I might put some all terrains on it. __________________ Mike 71 Chevrolet C-10 Short Bed Stepside 81 GMC 1500 Sierra Classic Long Bed

10-26-2008, 10:45 PM	#7
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Bought a GMC, in the square body club now Sweet LWB. Looks like you found Pa-Paws go to town truck. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

10-26-2008, 10:47 PM	#8
ca180 tryin to get laid Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: OK Posts: 198	Re: Bought a GMC, in the square body club now Very nice find my friend!

10-27-2008, 12:26 AM	#9
Hoods69BadBowTie Chevys Kick A$$ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zootown, MT Posts: 12,699	Re: Bought a GMC, in the square body club now Nice score thats a sweet looking truck. Looks like its in good shape too. __________________ 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!!

11-02-2008, 08:34 PM	#10
71Farmtruck Junk Junkie Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Humble, TX Posts: 123	Re: Bought a GMC, in the square body club now I just finished the installation of an Edelbrock intake and carb, the dual tanks is on hold for now, the valve solenoid is $100 new. Next is a new brake booster, it is really bad. I ll post some pics soon. __________________ Mike 71 Chevrolet C-10 Short Bed Stepside 81 GMC 1500 Sierra Classic Long Bed

11-02-2008, 09:40 PM	#11
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Bought a GMC, in the square body club now nice rig!! __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

11-02-2008, 10:29 PM	#12
SBTork Garage wrench Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaCrosse, WI Posts: 1,855	Re: Bought a GMC, in the square body club now I love it, reminds me of mine when I got it, good buy __________________ -Adam 90 V1500 GMC Suburban 350/700R4/NP241..... 01 Saturn SL1 stock DD.....

11-03-2008, 01:07 AM	#13
884x4Sub p p pullin' Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: oshawa ontario Posts: 373	Re: Bought a GMC, in the square body club now how does the new carb and intake work??

11-03-2008, 10:47 AM	#14
71Farmtruck Junk Junkie Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Humble, TX Posts: 123	Re: Bought a GMC, in the square body club now Works great, it surges at idle but I think it has to do with the brake booster being out. The install was straight forward, the stock throttle bracket bolted up, all other accessories bolted up with little to no modification. I think the only thing I changed besides removing the evap lines was I had to cut the fittings off the brake booster line and fuel line, and attach some hose. __________________ Mike 71 Chevrolet C-10 Short Bed Stepside 81 GMC 1500 Sierra Classic Long Bed



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