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12-08-2011, 03:57 PM
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1980 gmc project
im new to this site and ive read a bunch of forums this site really heled me like the dash light forum i fixed that already and other forums have helped me but im still working on my truck im 17 new to this game but ive had my truck since i was 16 ill post pics soon as i can figure out how
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12-09-2011, 03:33 AM
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Re: 1980 gmc project
1st one is before second is after still got alot more work to do
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12-09-2011, 10:13 PM
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Re: 1980 gmc project
Welcome to the site, I've only been here for a short time but have found TONS of info that has saved my hours and cash... Looks like your off to a nice start, what do you have planed next?
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12-09-2011, 11:39 PM
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Re: 1980 gmc project
Welcome! IM 29 and new to this too! Just bought my 78 a couple weeks back and working on it as well..Everyone here has been real helpful
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12-10-2011, 12:05 AM
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Re: 1980 gmc project
What are you using to do the sanding? Looks like your doing a good job
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12-10-2011, 01:36 PM
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Re: 1980 gmc project
when i sanded it i used the roughest grit bcuz when i got it it was orange when i sanded it i found out it was orignally silver then sum1 painted it purple then orange haha im still yet to wetsand an finish it an next ive planned on lowering it 5 in the back 3 in the front a 3 or 4 inch cowl hood still looking for a phantom grille an instead of big flashy wheels im gettin 18in torqe thrus rims and tinting the windows after i get the body looking good im takin the 350 thats in it for a 32 year old motor i took it to the drag strip an it run 16.3s which impressed me to b a stock motor but as i said the 350 is coming out an im putting a 408 sbc in
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12-10-2011, 09:14 PM
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Re: 1980 gmc project
sounds like a good start and plans....I havent started sanding as I just got the truck and have been working on the rust....You can check mine out....She has some work to be done
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=496904 |
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12-10-2011, 10:22 PM
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Re: 1980 gmc project
i still need to put a cd player in i got the origanal tape player in it haha when i find sum cheap parts i want an get it together ill post more pics
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12-10-2011, 10:29 PM
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Re: 1980 gmc project
Haha, yeah...Mine came with a cassette deck and a system...I was like ok.....Just a couple snips, a little dremel, and cd player installed! lol
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12-10-2011, 11:24 PM
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Re: 1980 gmc project
new to the site also just joined last night already found ways to save money:headbang:
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12-11-2011, 12:56 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: glasgow ky
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Re: 1980 gmc project
im puttin a cd player in mine as of right now its a tape player with a home surround sound haha but that will change soon an chevy inline6 i joined afew nights ago and love this site and welcome to it and also id like to c pics of other truck if anyone wants to post any thatll b great
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