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69gmccustomcamper · 06-30-2011, 07:03 PM

I just picked up this 1969 GMC 2500 series "custom camper" truck.

305 V6 engine, long bed, 8 lug 16" aluminum wheels, 4 on the floor, power steering, power brakes, under dash AC (works), new starter, alternator, new gas tank (1 of 3), a tad rusty, especially the drivers floor board and rocker, a little in the bed, but structurally sound and the body is solid.

Has new brakes all around, but does have a loud engine knock. Think it might be a spun bearing or ????. Drives fine, but due to the loud noise, I brought it home until I find a mechanic who is familiar with this engine.
I'd like to pull the oil pan and inspect it, but the 1 foot cross member seems to be in the way. Thoughts?

What's it worth? (What are the 4 wheels alone worth? 8 Lug 16" aluminum)

I'm trying to decide whether to pay to have the bottom end of the engine rebuilt, rebuild the entire engine or ????

I'm not crazy about tossing a SBC 350 in it, as it will lose all of it's towing power.

This BEAST rides very nice and drives so easy, especially compared to my bare bones '58.

Any experts out there on this truck? Would love to know more about it. (HP, Torque, production, etc).

It does need a new windshield and seat covers, but the leather embossed door panels are SA-WEET!

http://s1227.photobucket.com/albums/...stom%20camper/

I'm looking for parts suppliers....none of the truck websites I've looked at even list this engine???

Any help would be appreciated!

58stepside(at)gmail.com

**MusicMan70** · 06-30-2011, 11:27 PM

Check this site....A very nicely optioned V-6; A/C and Power steering too. Not many made that year as I believe they were phasing out that engine. Congratulations!

http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/6066_GMC_Truck/

67_C-30 · 06-30-2011, 11:37 PM

Welcome to the board!

Those old V6's don't like a lot of RPM, and it could very well be a bearing. The site Music Man posted is the best site out there for GMC V6's.

Good luck with it!

1972RedNeck · 06-30-2011, 11:38 PM

into69z · 06-30-2011, 11:44 PM

welcome-throw in a qt of Rislone-I have gotten rid of ticking/thumping sounds before with this stuff-may do the trick

69gmccustomcamper · 06-30-2011, 11:56 PM

Rislone...is that like Seafoam?

06-30-2011, 07:03 PM	#1
69gmccustomcamper Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Hamilton, OH Posts: 2	New to GMC I just picked up this 1969 GMC 2500 series "custom camper" truck. 305 V6 engine, long bed, 8 lug 16" aluminum wheels, 4 on the floor, power steering, power brakes, under dash AC (works), new starter, alternator, new gas tank (1 of 3), a tad rusty, especially the drivers floor board and rocker, a little in the bed, but structurally sound and the body is solid. Has new brakes all around, but does have a loud engine knock. Think it might be a spun bearing or ????. Drives fine, but due to the loud noise, I brought it home until I find a mechanic who is familiar with this engine. I'd like to pull the oil pan and inspect it, but the 1 foot cross member seems to be in the way. Thoughts? What's it worth? (What are the 4 wheels alone worth? 8 Lug 16" aluminum) I'm trying to decide whether to pay to have the bottom end of the engine rebuilt, rebuild the entire engine or ???? I'm not crazy about tossing a SBC 350 in it, as it will lose all of it's towing power. This BEAST rides very nice and drives so easy, especially compared to my bare bones '58. Any experts out there on this truck? Would love to know more about it. (HP, Torque, production, etc). It does need a new windshield and seat covers, but the leather embossed door panels are SA-WEET! http://s1227.photobucket.com/albums/...stom%20camper/ I'm looking for parts suppliers....none of the truck websites I've looked at even list this engine??? Any help would be appreciated! 58stepside(at)gmail.com

06-30-2011, 11:27 PM	#2
MusicMan70 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Corona, CA Posts: 1,831	Re: New to GMC Check this site....A very nicely optioned V-6; A/C and Power steering too. Not many made that year as I believe they were phasing out that engine. Congratulations! http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/6066_GMC_Truck/ __________________ MusicMan70 1961 GMC Suburban

06-30-2011, 11:37 PM	#3
67_C-30 I have a radical idea! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweet Home Alabama! Posts: 6,513	Re: New to GMC Welcome to the board! Those old V6's don't like a lot of RPM, and it could very well be a bearing. The site Music Man posted is the best site out there for GMC V6's. Good luck with it! __________________ '67 C-30 Dually Pickup 6.2 Turbo Diesel, NP435 ‘72 C-10 SWB , 350 4bbl, TH350 '69 C-10 SWB , 250 L6, 3 OTT '69 GMC C3500, dump truck, 351 V6, NP435 '84 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer 67 C-30 Turbodiesel build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254096 My trucks http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/d...ediafilter=all Member of the 1-Ton Club!

06-30-2011, 11:44 PM	#5
into69z "brand new second-hand" Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: White House, Tennessee Posts: 526	Re: New to GMC welcome-throw in a qt of Rislone-I have gotten rid of ticking/thumping sounds before with this stuff-may do the trick __________________ Steve 69 3/4t custom camper tilt,am/fm,speed warning,air gauge,buddy buckets,aux battery, big block,p/s,p/b,a/c 67 Camaro 96 Impala ss-sold 04 hybrid Honda-saving gas for the blue truck!:b69:

06-30-2011, 11:56 PM	#6
69gmccustomcamper Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Hamilton, OH Posts: 2	Re: New to GMC Rislone...is that like Seafoam?



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