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MrSchaeferPants · 02-20-2012, 03:27 PM

Hey my name's Eric, currently in WA at Ft. Lewis. Just picked up a 68 GMC C20. It's my first rig that's 67-72. I've always had 80s pickups or K5s. I needed a pick up, and wanted something a little different.

Has a 305 V6 with a 4spd (dunno which one yet, SM465?) it's completely covered in gunk and I have no idea where the tag is. Completely stock. I plan on keeping the V6, it's part of what attracted me to the truck. It'll be a DD with occasional towing.

Body's in pretty good shape, two cancer spots. In the near future I plan on doing a rustoleum job on it, and rebuilding the Stromberg WW. I may do the Holley 500 and ignition upgrades. I'll be keeping near the same color in paint, whatever blue I can find closest in Rustoleum.

I heard the 3 part seat I have is a little rare? I have no idea, but I need to do something about it. I'm not a purest per say, as far as those things go. So I thought of putting a nice set of buckets to match the style of the truck, and a nice giant center console. Not sure, I didn't even find out the middle seat raised and there was a storage compartment underneath until last night.

And just for a laugh, when I bought the truck, my buddy told me about it, but didn't pay him any mind. I came to a stop sign and felt/heard that gas tank slosh around behind me and was freaking out for a bit until I realized what it was.

Anyway, pretty excited about the truck, been perusing the site for a week or so, like it so far

powerdriver 1958 · 02-20-2012, 06:02 PM

Is or was it a propane burner ? Welcome . There are still V6 people here , Join the crowd

vectorit · 02-20-2012, 07:28 PM

Welcome from SoCal!
Cool rig you have there, those big V6's always catch my eye.

Sillyoldman · 02-20-2012, 07:43 PM

Welcome from Auburn, WA.

MrSchaeferPants · 02-20-2012, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by powerdriver 1958

Is or was it a propane burner ? Welcome . There are still V6 people here , Join the crowd

What I was told by the PO was that propane system was for a camper, as it also has the camper electrical outlet near the driver's roof.

I thought about keeping it and refurbishing it as a form of onboard air, but as this won't be a wheeling rig, I may try to sell it to my buddy for his CUCV K5 Blazer. Till then, I have it, a myriad of possibilities.

1ATony · 02-23-2012, 01:28 PM

Welcome to the site

02-20-2012, 03:27 PM	#1
MrSchaeferPants Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: JBLM, WA Posts: 153	Hi from WA Hey my name's Eric, currently in WA at Ft. Lewis. Just picked up a 68 GMC C20. It's my first rig that's 67-72. I've always had 80s pickups or K5s. I needed a pick up, and wanted something a little different. Has a 305 V6 with a 4spd (dunno which one yet, SM465?) it's completely covered in gunk and I have no idea where the tag is. Completely stock. I plan on keeping the V6, it's part of what attracted me to the truck. It'll be a DD with occasional towing. Body's in pretty good shape, two cancer spots. In the near future I plan on doing a rustoleum job on it, and rebuilding the Stromberg WW. I may do the Holley 500 and ignition upgrades. I'll be keeping near the same color in paint, whatever blue I can find closest in Rustoleum. I heard the 3 part seat I have is a little rare? I have no idea, but I need to do something about it. I'm not a purest per say, as far as those things go. So I thought of putting a nice set of buckets to match the style of the truck, and a nice giant center console. Not sure, I didn't even find out the middle seat raised and there was a storage compartment underneath until last night. And just for a laugh, when I bought the truck, my buddy told me about it, but didn't pay him any mind. I came to a stop sign and felt/heard that gas tank slosh around behind me and was freaking out for a bit until I realized what it was. Anyway, pretty excited about the truck, been perusing the site for a week or so, like it so far __________________ 68 GMC C2500 - 305 V6 - 4spd Last edited by MrSchaeferPants; 02-20-2012 at 03:36 PM.

02-20-2012, 06:02 PM	#2
powerdriver 1958 Kid's Mechanic Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Kansas City Posts: 8,241	Re: Hi from WA Is or was it a propane burner ? Welcome . There are still V6 people here , Join the crowd

02-20-2012, 07:28 PM	#3
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: Hi from WA Welcome from SoCal! Cool rig you have there, those big V6's always catch my eye. __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU

02-20-2012, 07:43 PM	#4
Sillyoldman #16876 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Auburn WA Posts: 12,266	Re: Hi from WA Welcome from Auburn, WA. __________________ Posted via Stationary Device '71 Custom Deluxe C-20 402. '67 Buick Special 455. '49 Plymouth Special Deluxe. *"I love that old car smell"* *Some people are like Slinkies... not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.*

02-23-2012, 01:28 PM	#6
1ATony Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Pepperell,Mass Posts: 724	Re: Hi from WA Welcome to the site



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