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Dustydog · 08-29-2009, 10:08 PM

I am new to the board and just got home today from picking up my 1970 GMC SB. I have been trying to buy this truck for 7 years.
The truck is in overall very good condition. I got two rust free doors, a new tailgate, new trim panels, some new moldings and a set of ralley wheels and tires with the truck.
It was 1379 miles each way but well worth the trip. Could not have made it in 3 days without my son's help! I am looking forward to working on this truck with him.

Gearhead dude · 08-29-2009, 10:15 PM

Nice find! That's great that you're son's interested in getting it on the road. Enjoy!

rwolf9653 · 08-29-2009, 10:16 PM

Looks good. May your rust be minimal, and your panels be staight.

And welcome to the board.

big_al_71 · 08-29-2009, 10:17 PM

looks good and extra parts to boot!!!

rwolf9653 · 08-29-2009, 10:18 PM

By the way what is the story about trying to get it for seven years? That exact truck or that style in general? I love a good truck story with a happy ending.

monte0185 · 08-29-2009, 10:18 PM

Good looking truck!! Sounds like the road trip im fixing to make.

Dustydog · 08-29-2009, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by rwolf9653

By the way what is the story about trying to get it for seven years? That exact truck or that style in general? I love a good truck story with a happy ending.

Well its a long story, but the short version is that my best friend bought the truck about 8 years ago. I have always liked the body style and wanted to buy it then. About the same time I was transferred with my job 1400 miles north. I was able to combine a business trip with some personal time and went to see him 2 weeks ago. He said he had decided to sell the truck and was just waiting to tell me it was mine! At this point I want it as much for sentimental reasons as because I like the truck. I called my son and asked if he wanted to make a road trip and he said yes. So we left this past Wednesday and got back home today.

tcb-1 · 08-29-2009, 10:31 PM

looks like a great start! congrats and WELCOME TO THE FORUM!!!

big and little aluminum 6 lug slots?! now that is a nice find.

texanidiot25 · 08-29-2009, 10:39 PM

Looks awesome. Love the slot wheels too

Dustydog · 08-29-2009, 10:42 PM

Thanks everyone,

I have a few questions.
Why is it that I rarely see a GMC truck but see plenty of Chevy's? I have heard that a lot of people will even convert a GMC into a Chevy by changing the grills etc?

Is it true that GMC had a different rear suspension than Chevy?

Is the GMC considered more "rare"?

This truck originally had a 350 but it blew a few years ago and my friend put a 1970 396 big block in as a replacement. I like originality but since the motor came from a 1970 truck (as did the extra doors) I think it is cool. Your thoughts?

Again, I do not plan on ever selling this truck and it will become my sons at some point.

Thanks,

Dustydog · 08-29-2009, 10:48 PM

By the way, my son's Tahoe with 102,000 miles made the 3000 mile trip with no problems! It did like to make frequent stops for gas which put a hurt on Dad's wallet! It pulled a heavy trailer and heavy truck with no problem! Thanks Son! (and daughter in-law!)

By the way, if anyone from U-Haul is watching that is actually a 2000 Accord with a body graphic applied to make it look like a truck!

72BlckButy · 08-29-2009, 11:21 PM

Glad to hear you got it home, can't wait to see what you do with it.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 08-30-2009, 12:28 AM

Congrats on the score... dazed and confused truck for sure...

*highperf4x4* · 08-30-2009, 01:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dustydog

By the way, if anyone from U-Haul is watching that is actually a 2000 Accord with a body graphic applied to make it look like a truck!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dustydog

Thanks everyone,

I have a few questions.
Why is it that I rarely see a GMC truck but see plenty of Chevy's? I have heard that a lot of people will even convert a GMC into a Chevy by changing the grills etc?

Is it true that GMC had a different rear suspension than Chevy?

Is the GMC considered more "rare"?

This truck originally had a 350 but it blew a few years ago and my friend put a 1970 396 big block in as a replacement. I like originality but since the motor came from a 1970 truck (as did the extra doors) I think it is cool. Your thoughts?

Again, I do not plan on ever selling this truck and it will become my sons at some point.

Thanks,

Yes, GMC's had leaf springs in the rear instead of coils.

There's about as many GMC's on the road as Chevy's and now that you have one, you'll notice more of them.

I know people that have actually converted their grills from Chevy to GMC

**GR8-68** · 08-30-2009, 06:18 AM

very good looking truck

keep us updated on the progress

Dr. Evil · 08-30-2009, 07:53 AM

Sweet truck, I believe those slots are ansen sprints...rare not made anymore..bought by American Racing... OLD Skool.. becarful with caps ... even more difficult to find and drill and tap out.

**70cst** · 08-30-2009, 08:14 AM

Dustydog ... hat is a great story and looks like a great Father & Son project. By the way ... very nice lookin

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**lolife99** · 08-30-2009, 08:24 AM

Welcome to the board!
Keep those picture coming!

**Palf70Step** · 08-30-2009, 08:55 AM

Nice ride. Glad the trip went well. We will be looking forward to seeing your progress on it.

**StingRay** · 08-31-2009, 11:12 AM

GMC or Chevy could be either leaf or coil depending on how they were ordered.

chevy_mike · 08-31-2009, 11:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dustydog

By the way, if anyone from U-Haul is watching that is actually a 2000 Accord with a body graphic applied to make it look like a truck!

I have done that before but I alway tell them a Miata.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 08-31-2009, 11:51 AM

Sweet project and great story!! Especially this part:

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By the way, if anyone from U-Haul is watching that is actually a 2000 Accord with a body graphic applied to make it look like a truck!

I may have done that once or twice...

WES

C20-67_N_MO · 08-31-2009, 12:08 PM

Congrats! And thanks for sharing your epic tale how you finally got your truck after many a years of waiting. That GMC looks to be in a LOT better condition than my beater when I bought mine. We all look forward to hearing from you and seeing how you progress thru the build process.

Todd327 · 08-31-2009, 12:59 PM

Welcome to "the sickness". Your Saturdays are planned forever.

08-29-2009, 10:08 PM	#1
Dustydog Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Spring Grove Il Posts: 122	Got it home! I am new to the board and just got home today from picking up my 1970 GMC SB. I have been trying to buy this truck for 7 years. The truck is in overall very good condition. I got two rust free doors, a new tailgate, new trim panels, some new moldings and a set of ralley wheels and tires with the truck. It was 1379 miles each way but well worth the trip. Could not have made it in 3 days without my son's help! I am looking forward to working on this truck with him. Attached Images __________________ Dustydog 1940 Ford 2D SDN 1970 GMC SB 2004 C5 Vette

08-29-2009, 10:15 PM	#2
Gearhead dude Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Sugar Land, TX Posts: 102	Re: Got it home! Nice find! That's great that you're son's interested in getting it on the road. Enjoy!

08-29-2009, 10:16 PM	#3
rwolf9653 more ideas than money Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: spring grove, pa Posts: 1,068	Re: Got it home! Looks good. May your rust be minimal, and your panels be staight. And welcome to the board. __________________ Randy 1948 Chevy 3100 5 window 1966 Chevy C30 Dually 1967 Chevy K10 1972 Chevy K20 1972 Chevy C10 1972 Chevy K5 Blazer 1987 Chevy V10 2003 Chevy Suburban

08-29-2009, 10:17 PM	#4
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Got it home! looks good and extra parts to boot!!! __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

08-29-2009, 10:18 PM	#5
rwolf9653 more ideas than money Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: spring grove, pa Posts: 1,068	Re: Got it home! By the way what is the story about trying to get it for seven years? That exact truck or that style in general? I love a good truck story with a happy ending. __________________ Randy 1948 Chevy 3100 5 window 1966 Chevy C30 Dually 1967 Chevy K10 1972 Chevy K20 1972 Chevy C10 1972 Chevy K5 Blazer 1987 Chevy V10 2003 Chevy Suburban

08-29-2009, 10:18 PM	#6
monte0185 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Brighton, TN Posts: 1,267	Re: Got it home! Good looking truck!! Sounds like the road trip im fixing to make. __________________ A computer once beat me at chess, but it was no match for me at kick boxing. Duct tape is like the force. It has a light side, a dark side, and it holds the world together.

08-29-2009, 10:31 PM	#8
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: Got it home! looks like a great start! congrats and WELCOME TO THE FORUM!!! big and little aluminum 6 lug slots?! now that is a nice find. __________________ Doug THANK YOU to our American Soldiers & Veterans - POW MIA "You will NEVER be forgotten". The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson Last edited by tcb-1; 08-29-2009 at 10:32 PM.

08-29-2009, 10:39 PM	#9
texanidiot25 Eat My Rust Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 3,362	Re: Got it home! Looks awesome. Love the slot wheels too

08-29-2009, 10:42 PM	#10
Dustydog Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Spring Grove Il Posts: 122	Re: Got it home! Thanks everyone, I have a few questions. Why is it that I rarely see a GMC truck but see plenty of Chevy's? I have heard that a lot of people will even convert a GMC into a Chevy by changing the grills etc? Is it true that GMC had a different rear suspension than Chevy? Is the GMC considered more "rare"? This truck originally had a 350 but it blew a few years ago and my friend put a 1970 396 big block in as a replacement. I like originality but since the motor came from a 1970 truck (as did the extra doors) I think it is cool. Your thoughts? Again, I do not plan on ever selling this truck and it will become my sons at some point. Thanks, __________________ Dustydog 1940 Ford 2D SDN 1970 GMC SB 2004 C5 Vette

08-29-2009, 10:48 PM	#11
Dustydog Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Spring Grove Il Posts: 122	Re: Got it home! By the way, my son's Tahoe with 102,000 miles made the 3000 mile trip with no problems! It did like to make frequent stops for gas which put a hurt on Dad's wallet! It pulled a heavy trailer and heavy truck with no problem! Thanks Son! (and daughter in-law!) By the way, if anyone from U-Haul is watching that is actually a 2000 Accord with a body graphic applied to make it look like a truck! __________________ Dustydog 1940 Ford 2D SDN 1970 GMC SB 2004 C5 Vette

08-29-2009, 11:21 PM	#12
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Got it home! Glad to hear you got it home, can't wait to see what you do with it. __________________ -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)

08-30-2009, 12:28 AM	#13
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: Got it home! Congrats on the score... dazed and confused truck for sure... __________________ 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..

08-30-2009, 06:18 AM	#15
GR8-68 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Belews Creek , NC Posts: 4,220	Re: Got it home! very good looking truck keep us updated on the progress

08-30-2009, 07:53 AM	#16
Dr. Evil Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Bernardsville, NJ Posts: 164	Re: Got it home! Sweet truck, I believe those slots are ansen sprints...rare not made anymore..bought by American Racing... OLD Skool.. becarful with caps ... even more difficult to find and drill and tap out.

08-30-2009, 08:14 AM	#17
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: Got it home! Dustydog ... hat is a great story and looks like a great Father & Son project. By the way ... very nice lookin . __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!



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08-30-2009, 08:24 AM	#18
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,701	Re: Got it home! Welcome to the board! Keep those picture coming! __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

08-30-2009, 08:55 AM	#19
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,251	Re: Got it home! Nice ride. Glad the trip went well. We will be looking forward to seeing your progress on it. __________________ 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!

08-31-2009, 11:12 AM	#20
StingRay Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Saskatoon,SK,Canada Posts: 2,476	Re: Got it home! GMC or Chevy could be either leaf or coil depending on how they were ordered. __________________ Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Canada

08-31-2009, 12:08 PM	#23
C20-67_N_MO Champagne Taste on Beer Budget Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: High Ridge, Missouri Posts: 2,190	Re: Got it home! Congrats! And thanks for sharing your epic tale how you finally got your truck after many a years of waiting. That GMC looks to be in a LOT better condition than my beater when I bought mine. We all look forward to hearing from you and seeing how you progress thru the build process. __________________ Coming Soon: Project 1970 Country Truck

08-31-2009, 12:59 PM	#24
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