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Hoffman65burb · 03-14-2009, 08:36 PM

As i am in dire need of a daily driver, i simply had to put my 65 on the back burner.

Barn find much?

So, i simply hit craigslist and instantly fell in love

"1969 GMC Short Box (Silverdale) -2500"
me ->

So, me and the old man set off to silverdale with a full tank of diesel and a uhaul trailer

We bought it, and loaded her up and headed home

its a 69 GMC c10 swb with a running 350/350. In its previous years, it has been mistreated and has been ghetto rigged in many ways. It has power brakes, power steering(ran with out fluid many times), 2 key ignitions

and duel exhaust (hung by coat hangers

).Since the 65 and the 69's share the same parts, i have a large amount of parts for this truck already. Such as disc brake with drop spindle's, lowering springs, wheels, and a tonne of small block chevy parts, his build should be FUUUN! At the moment i am waiting on the OK from the boarder custom's so i can import this truck into canada and start rippin this thing apart! Tuesday is the day she is comin on home, this is gonna be the longest 3 days of my life

My plans are:

Build up the 350 (roller rockers, cam, intake carb etc)
Disc Brake swap(sitting on my shelf)
Lowering springs
4.11 posi gears (sitting on my shelf)
Relocate gas tank
Bodywork
Paint
Put my big meats on (centerlines)

Stay tuned, More pics/progress coming!

bigguy69 · 03-14-2009, 08:40 PM

man please keep us posted. looks like it will make a nice ride

72chevyfleet · 03-14-2009, 08:41 PM

nice truck cant wait to see it done what color are you gonna paint it

texanidiot25 · 03-15-2009, 03:58 PM

I had those rims on my '90 TA-wanna-be Firebird.

If you do any freeway cruising, stray away from the 4.10s.. Their a PITA if you want to go above 65-70 for any amount of time. I love the acceleration, hate the freeway that I have to take though

Hoffman65burb · 03-15-2009, 05:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by texanidiot25

I had those rims on my '90 TA-wanna-be Firebird.

If you do any freeway cruising, stray away from the 4.10s.. Their a PITA if you want to go above 65-70 for any amount of time. I love the acceleration, hate the freeway that I have to take though

ive got a 700R4

72BlckButy · 03-15-2009, 05:11 PM

Great looking project!

texanidiot25 · 03-15-2009, 06:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hoffman65burb

ive got a 700R4

Not any more. You hear that V8-something leaving your home? Thats the transmission and I leaving.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 03-15-2009, 06:26 PM

Kool cant wait to see this one get built..

Hoffman65burb · 03-17-2009, 04:42 PM

My baby is home

killacheyenne · 03-17-2009, 06:23 PM

nice build

LuckyHenriksen · 03-17-2009, 07:59 PM

Sweet, definitely needs an altitude adjustment

texanidiot25 · 03-17-2009, 08:27 PM

Lower, taller tires in back and it's set! Love the width though, fat meets in back.

Hoffman65burb · 03-17-2009, 08:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LuckyHenriksen

Sweet, definitely needs an altitude adjustment

Yea, ive got a disc brake set up with a 2.5 drop spindle

STOCKISH · 03-17-2009, 09:44 PM

That thing will look mean dropped with those big meats on it. Very cool truck.

Hoffman65burb · 03-18-2009, 05:25 PM

Did a little work today, put my msd's on, runs pretty good, doesnt burn oil. it is just in dire need of a new carb or carb rebuild. Holley's are terrible for daily driving arnt they?

yummy

texanidiot25 · 03-18-2009, 05:54 PM

Q-Jets FTW!

That's one dirty motor though

westofb · 03-18-2009, 06:11 PM

Looks like a typical pennzoil motor to me. I would be sure to keep it that way or bad things are most likely to happen. Nice truck, though, put on the hub caps!

67ChevyRedneck · 03-18-2009, 07:41 PM

I like it, nice ride

oldblue1968chevy · 03-18-2009, 08:26 PM

is it 4x4??!?!

or am i seeing things wrong

those tires and slick budy

FRENCHBLUE72 · 03-19-2009, 10:16 AM

That firewall makes me think she had an engine fire at some point but the rest of her looks great other than that crap under the valve covers....

Hoffman65burb · 03-25-2009, 10:30 PM

thanks for the compliments..

.. just had to post this pic

nuke1 · 04-01-2009, 02:44 AM

oooohhhhh, yah, 4 eyes baby, nice find you have there, where abouts in vancouver are you? I thinks she will come together real nice, i will definetly keep looking at your page!

OARNGESI · 04-01-2009, 05:48 AM

Looks really good

Hoffman65burb · 04-01-2009, 08:38 PM

thanks guys, im just outside of Vancouver, Tsawwassen. Did some more work on the truck today, put my carb on, took the that ugly a$$ rear bumper off. I ran the numbers on the motor, it seems to be the original 350 4 bolt main, so i started pulling it today and start the rebuild.

Oh and i watched my classmate fail and driving his F#$D explorer onto the hoist

oldblue1968chevy · 04-01-2009, 08:44 PM

lol looks like something id do lol

why was he puttin his f#rd on the hoist.....just cause its a ford lol

03-14-2009, 08:36 PM	#1
Hoffman65burb Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Vancouver BC Posts: 448	69 High School Cruiser/DD project As i am in dire need of a daily driver, i simply had to put my 65 on the back burner. Barn find much? So, i simply hit craigslist and instantly fell in love "1969 GMC Short Box (Silverdale) -2500" me -> So, me and the old man set off to silverdale with a full tank of diesel and a uhaul trailer We bought it, and loaded her up and headed home its a 69 GMC c10 swb with a running 350/350. In its previous years, it has been mistreated and has been ghetto rigged in many ways. It has power brakes, power steering(ran with out fluid many times), 2 key ignitions and duel exhaust (hung by coat hangers).Since the 65 and the 69's share the same parts, i have a large amount of parts for this truck already. Such as disc brake with drop spindle's, lowering springs, wheels, and a tonne of small block chevy parts, his build should be FUUUN! At the moment i am waiting on the OK from the boarder custom's so i can import this truck into canada and start rippin this thing apart! Tuesday is the day she is comin on home, this is gonna be the longest 3 days of my life My plans are: Build up the 350 (roller rockers, cam, intake carb etc) Disc Brake swap(sitting on my shelf) Lowering springs 4.11 posi gears (sitting on my shelf) Relocate gas tank Bodywork Paint Put my big meats on (centerlines) Stay tuned, More pics/progress coming! __________________ 1978 GMC Jimmy 454bbc Turbo400 NP205 3.73 gears 4inch lift 33's

03-14-2009, 08:40 PM	#2
bigguy69 dazed and confused Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: marion nc Posts: 1,649	Re: 69 High School Cruiser/DD project man please keep us posted. looks like it will make a nice ride __________________ members met: redbaron69, billsbowtie,nc67

03-14-2009, 08:41 PM	#3
72chevyfleet Learning As I Go Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: scotts valley california Posts: 250	Re: 69 High School Cruiser/DD project nice truck cant wait to see it done what color are you gonna paint it __________________ 1972 Chevy C-20 Longbed 2wd Granny Low with a Crate 350: Air Gap Manifold, Edelbrock 600cfm, HEI, Headers to a 40 series flow (soon to be dual again)

03-15-2009, 03:58 PM	#4
texanidiot25 Eat My Rust Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 3,362	Re: 69 High School Cruiser/DD project I had those rims on my '90 TA-wanna-be Firebird. If you do any freeway cruising, stray away from the 4.10s.. Their a PITA if you want to go above 65-70 for any amount of time. I love the acceleration, hate the freeway that I have to take though Last edited by texanidiot25; 03-15-2009 at 03:58 PM.

03-15-2009, 05:11 PM	#6
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: 69 High School Cruiser/DD project Great looking project! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

03-15-2009, 06:26 PM	#8
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: 69 High School Cruiser/DD project Kool cant wait to see this one get built.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

03-17-2009, 04:42 PM	#9
Hoffman65burb Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Vancouver BC Posts: 448	Re: 69 High School Cruiser/DD project My baby is home __________________ 1978 GMC Jimmy 454bbc Turbo400 NP205 3.73 gears 4inch lift 33's

03-17-2009, 06:23 PM	#10
killacheyenne Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Arkansas Posts: 153	Re: 69 High School Cruiser/DD project nice build __________________ 72 cheyenne super 83 chevy...4x4...454

03-17-2009, 07:59 PM	#11
LuckyHenriksen Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sherwood Oregon Posts: 1,908	Re: 69 High School Cruiser/DD project Sweet, definitely needs an altitude adjustment __________________ 1968 Yenko Chevy LWB 6.0L/TH400 3/4 Drop Senior Project Build Thread Here

03-17-2009, 08:27 PM	#12
texanidiot25 Eat My Rust Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 3,362	Re: 69 High School Cruiser/DD project Lower, taller tires in back and it's set! Love the width though, fat meets in back.

03-17-2009, 09:44 PM	#14
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: 69 High School Cruiser/DD project That thing will look mean dropped with those big meats on it. Very cool truck. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

03-18-2009, 05:25 PM	#15
Hoffman65burb Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Vancouver BC Posts: 448	Re: 69 High School Cruiser/DD project Did a little work today, put my msd's on, runs pretty good, doesnt burn oil. it is just in dire need of a new carb or carb rebuild. Holley's are terrible for daily driving arnt they? yummy __________________ 1978 GMC Jimmy 454bbc Turbo400 NP205 3.73 gears 4inch lift 33's Last edited by Hoffman65burb; 03-18-2009 at 05:27 PM.

03-18-2009, 05:54 PM	#16
texanidiot25 Eat My Rust Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 3,362	Re: 69 High School Cruiser/DD project Q-Jets FTW! That's one dirty motor though

03-18-2009, 06:11 PM	#17
westofb I really hate wet sanding! Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Brookfield, MO Posts: 601	Re: 69 High School Cruiser/DD project Looks like a typical pennzoil motor to me. I would be sure to keep it that way or bad things are most likely to happen. Nice truck, though, put on the hub caps!

03-18-2009, 07:41 PM	#18
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: 69 High School Cruiser/DD project I like it, nice ride __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!



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03-18-2009, 08:26 PM	#19
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: 69 High School Cruiser/DD project is it 4x4??!?! or am i seeing things wrong those tires and slick budy __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

03-19-2009, 10:16 AM	#20
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: 69 High School Cruiser/DD project That firewall makes me think she had an engine fire at some point but the rest of her looks great other than that crap under the valve covers.... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

03-25-2009, 10:30 PM	#21
Hoffman65burb Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Vancouver BC Posts: 448	Re: 69 High School Cruiser/DD project thanks for the compliments.. .. just had to post this pic __________________ 1978 GMC Jimmy 454bbc Turbo400 NP205 3.73 gears 4inch lift 33's

04-01-2009, 02:44 AM	#22
nuke1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,: Posts: 2,901	Re: 69 High School Cruiser/DD project oooohhhhh, yah, 4 eyes baby, nice find you have there, where abouts in vancouver are you? I thinks she will come together real nice, i will definetly keep looking at your page! __________________ James 1968 GMC "HAVOC" 1986 GMC "Frank" J.J.R.H. Design & Consulting My 68`Rebuild "HAVOC": http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316300 A 58' chev build thread: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=311238 1969 Camaro Pro Touring http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...61#post3513361 Swiss Cheese: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384390 Adjustable Trailing Arm How-To: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321100 1968 Ford Farm Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6555587

04-01-2009, 05:48 AM	#23
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: 69 High School Cruiser/DD project Looks really good __________________ 70 SWB STEPSIDE 70 BLAZER 09 challenger

04-01-2009, 08:38 PM	#24
Hoffman65burb Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Vancouver BC Posts: 448	Re: 69 High School Cruiser/DD project thanks guys, im just outside of Vancouver, Tsawwassen. Did some more work on the truck today, put my carb on, took the that ugly a$$ rear bumper off. I ran the numbers on the motor, it seems to be the original 350 4 bolt main, so i started pulling it today and start the rebuild. Oh and i watched my classmate fail and driving his F#$D explorer onto the hoist __________________ 1978 GMC Jimmy 454bbc Turbo400 NP205 3.73 gears 4inch lift 33's

04-01-2009, 08:44 PM	#25
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: 69 High School Cruiser/DD project lol looks like something id do lol why was he puttin his f#rd on the hoist.....just cause its a ford lol __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

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