project thunder

[64thunder]

well first things first im on a mission to restore most of this 1964 gmc to glory starting with getting it roadworthy i paid 750 dollars for it on ksl its still at the owners house awaiting a tow home on thursday after work it has a 230 cubic inch chevy inline 6 4 speed manual what i call lake pipes on either side for a total of six outlets original seat steering wheel a previous owner cut the muffler out so im putting in a glasspack needs the highbeams looked at they dont work the interior, carb replaced original one still is on there but i have to close the choke up by hand to keep the motor from winding up needs a new drivers side door glass and track and some hornets nests in the passenger door exterminated
did find a 1964 nickel in behind the seat

[Captainfab]

Welcome to the forum

Looks and sounds like you found yourself a good project.

Keep us updated on your progress, and if you have any questions.

[coulter]

thats the same price i paid for my truck!!!! lol good luck with it man

[CRGRS 66]

NICE!!!!! Love the GMC's

[64thunder]

thanks the only vehicle i have with a hitch is a f*rd exploder and im hoping it will be able to tow the gmc with a tow strap

[gimmy 64]

make sure you take lots of pictures when you get it home. i also have a 64 GMC short bed big window. don't hesitate to ask questions if you need . there are alot of people on here that know alot about these trucks.

[64thunder]

Originally Posted by gimmy 64

make sure you take lots of pictures when you get it home. i also have a 64 GMC short bed big window. don't hesitate to ask questions if you need . there are alot of people on here that know alot about these trucks.

i do have one question it sounds like a dragster right now id like to keep that sound and setup so is a cherrybomb the best way to go just curious

[64thunder]

oh and the guy has a 59 apache on a 79 blazer frame under the tarp in the back

[64thunder]

carburetor came today made in usa rebuilt in canada

[CRGRS 66]

Originally Posted by 64thunder

carburetor came today made in usa rebuilt in canada

gotta like that team effort!!!!

[64thunder]

at least it wasnt china

[64thunder]

heading out in an hour to bring her home but first i gotta buy a battery

[CRGRS 66]

I wait with baited breath, I was smiling like a jacka** eating thistles when I brought mine home! It was a two hour drive home, after meeting the transport driver, and 1.5 hours at customs.... epic!

[64thunder]

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[64thunder]

time to get that carb fixed

[CRGRS 66]

Did you get it home? Do tell of your adventure...

[64thunder]

starting 10 miles away in magna utah the seller got thunder out to the driveway before i got there, the previous owner before him had set the idle speed screw all the way in so we backed that out tried to start her up she ran for one minute and backfired out of the exhaust we adjusted the carb a bit more and this time a flame shot out the carb about a foot high so i decided its best we tow it unfortunatly i only had a rope with hook ends well lets pray it works hooked up my dad in the 64 me in the ford well 4 miles down the road the rope snapped in the middle of the intersection so me and two passerbys pushed it out of the way and then one of em said hed be right back with something to help low and behold he comes back with a tow chain i said if i break this i have some explaining to do well we got it home at a miserable 15 mph pissing everyone behind us off its here and its the oldest vehicle in the lot so ill try putting the new carb on and hooking the choke up properly, did find out the seat slides forward and there was a bottle of isle de tahiti from bath and body works near the gas tank and i found the original owners adress and number from 10 years ago

[CRGRS 66]

Originally Posted by 64thunder

starting 10 miles away in magna utah the seller got thunder out to the driveway before i got there, the previous owner before him had set the idle speed screw all the way in so we backed that out tried to start her up she ran for one minute and backfired out of the exhaust we adjusted the carb a bit more and this time a flame shot out the carb about a foot high so i decided its best we tow it unfortunatly i only had a rope with hook ends well lets pray it works hooked up my dad in the 64 me in the ford well 4 miles down the road the rope snapped in the middle of the intersection so me and two passerbys pushed it out of the way and then one of em said hed be right back with something to help low and behold he comes back with a tow chain i said if i break this i have some explaining to do well we got it home at a miserable 15 mph pissing everyone behind us off its here and its the oldest vehicle in the lot so ill try putting the new carb on and hooking the choke up properly, did find out the seat slides forward and there was a bottle of isle de tahiti from bath and body works near the gas tank and i found the original owners adress and number from 10 years ago

Well, a short trip, but epic none the less. Sounds like a story that will be told many times. Did you make a new friend with the tow chain in the process?

[64thunder]

idk i do know that the engine is still backfiring out of the carb and it wont run for more than 50 seconds then die the exhaust manifold is steaming and waters leaking from around the gaskets on it suggestions

[64thunder]

and my dad says it was a waste of money to buy the truck i beg to differ

[64thunder]

well today i decided to remove the rubbermat on the floor low and behold theres a ton of rust so for now since im on a real tight budget i decided to apply por 15 after sanding and later ill add new metal having a freind come over on the 18th to help with the exhaust manifold part of me regrets this purchase but oh well

[64thunder]

found the engine problem vacumn line missing

[64thunder]

well i got my plates today now im broke but the appartmant towing agency cant take her from me

[64thunder]

got the vacumn line hooked up from the carb to the distributor now theres hot exhaust gas somehow entering the intake via the bad gaskets so it runs for 10-15 minutes and then pops and stalls

[64thunder]

having a freind come over next weekend to help with the manifolds and exhaust need to rewire as well