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Old 05-15-2012, 08:54 PM   #1
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Red face New guy here. First truck

Hey guys.

Name is Luke. Just bought my new to me 67 GMC K2500 Pics included below. I will get some more when she gets here to Erie tomorrow with some new parts the owner included!

She needs a little work But that's ok.

Engine is a 305E, manual transmission, eaton rear end, rotted out wood bed .
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Old 05-15-2012, 09:00 PM   #2
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Everyone loves pics!!
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Old 05-15-2012, 09:09 PM   #3
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Welcome! and good luck. looks like you have a bit of work ahead of you!
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Old 05-15-2012, 10:10 PM   #4
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Enjoy, It will be worth the fixin. 4X4 RULE!
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Old 05-16-2012, 12:06 AM   #5
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Re: New guy here. First truck

Cool project. Your door sills look as rough as mine do, and I'm not looking forward to fixing mine.
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Old 05-16-2012, 12:13 AM   #6
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Re: New guy here. First truck

A big V6 to boot!! That thing is a horse.
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Old 05-16-2012, 09:51 AM   #7
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Very cool truck!
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Old 05-16-2012, 10:00 AM   #8
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Re: New guy here. First truck

Welcome from Central Florida! Don't see that many 67 4x4's around here. Love those valve covers!
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Old 05-16-2012, 10:01 AM   #9
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Re: New guy here. First truck

Keep us posted! And look for some good deals in here!!
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Old 05-16-2012, 10:16 AM   #10
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Re: New guy here. First truck

Welcome! Don't worry, most of that will buff out Wish mine happened to be a K20. Get that BB V6 going and give it a workout. They love it, trust me
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Old 05-16-2012, 10:38 AM   #11
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I see your problem....

The air cleaner should be under the hood, not in the cab!!!

JK, Welcome, and good luck.
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Old 05-16-2012, 11:51 AM   #12
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Welcome!

Those are some awesome valve covers on that thing!
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Old 05-16-2012, 05:47 PM   #13
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Re: New guy here. First truck

Placard on the door jamb. I did not see one in the glove box?
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Old 05-17-2012, 12:17 PM   #14
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Re: New guy here. First truck

Question time. I am right in assuming to leave installing the new door sills and rockers to the professional? I figured might as well since the truck came with new ones so all I have to pay for is labor.

I have a friend with a welder if it isn't too bad of a project. Getting it all lined up properly is what scares me haha.

Second question: I am assuming I should replace all the body mounts before I get to alligning the fenders, hood etc?
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Old 05-17-2012, 01:05 PM   #15
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Re: New guy here. First truck

The answer to both is yes. I would start looking for a grill also, a good oem chrome one is going to be hard to find and repops are suspect at best.
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Old 05-17-2012, 01:15 PM   #16
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Re: New guy here. First truck

It came with the grill, and headlight buckets, etc. Pictures below

edit: never mind. I will just order the complete body mount kit from LMC
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Old 05-17-2012, 01:20 PM   #17
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Re: New guy here. First truck

Welcome to the board, awesome motor in that beast.

Ironically the last time I saw a big block V-6 was when I lived in Erie back in the late 80's. It was in a 66 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 panel truck.....freakin' monster that thing was!
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Old 05-17-2012, 08:23 PM   #18
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sure hope you got lots of money
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Old 05-17-2012, 08:27 PM   #19
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wow love the truck! its gonna be great!
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Old 05-17-2012, 08:44 PM   #20
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Welcome!!! you came to the right place,good to see another on here.
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Old 05-17-2012, 09:52 PM   #21
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Re: New guy here. First truck

portalaxis, You didn't ask, but just for fun I decoded your vin.

K = 4WD
M = V-6
2 = 3/4 ton
59= 127" wheelbase
OV= cab and chassis
P = Pontiac assy. plant
C = 1967
1914 = build number
B = GVW 6001# to 10000#

The OV = cab and chassis means your truck did not have a bed on it from the factory. But you got one now so your good to go! This does not change the value of your truck. It's a awesome score!! Good luck with it and to the board.

EDIT: Just noticed the 68 to 72 CHEVY tailgate.
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Old 05-17-2012, 11:12 PM   #22
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Re: New guy here. First truck

Thanks guys! Thank you for helping me out with the VIN Bruceman
Seeing that it was ordered with no bed leads me to believe my hunch it was used for a fire department is right!

Is there a specific 67 model year specific tailgate I will need to hunt down?


My plans are to use this as a truck so she won't be done up all pretty. Plans are pretty much get rid of the rust and get her running. If anybody has a Eaton rear end in the Erie region or close to it let me know. Would love to replace the front 44 with something custom and beefier
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Old 05-18-2012, 08:56 AM   #23
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Re: New guy here. First truck

A GMC K20? That must be as rare as a Chevy K2500.
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Old 05-18-2012, 09:35 AM   #24
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Was too excited to realize my typo haha. I will go edit it to the correct model now.
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Old 05-18-2012, 11:16 AM   #25
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A GMC K20? That must be as rare as a Chevy K2500.
And this is the only thing you have to offer? Could you at least welcome the new guy before you start to criticize?

Welcome to the forum PortalAxls. You will find that most of the members here are more than willing to respond to your inquiries in a positive manner.
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