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hyarbour · 11-17-2013, 11:52 AM

Me and a friend had to make a 1000 mile round trip, but after a fuel filter change, several stops to fiddle with the timing, 3 qts of oil, and change a tire that threw its tread; it's home. When we started our "voyage home" she had trouble even maintaining 50, now she can cruise at 70 on the highway.
She's a '71 I found on ebay with original 307/auto and original paint (or what's left of it). She'll need new rocker panels, cab corners, etc. Engine is pretty worn out, thinking about making it a 327 during the rebuild.
Don't know if the rims are aftermarket or off something else but I kind of like them for now.
Had to get rid of my old '71 when I moved out of California in 09, now I get to start aaallll over again

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 11-17-2013, 11:58 AM

Not a bad looking truck congrats.. Those rims appear to be riviera units..

**WIDESIDE72** · 11-17-2013, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72

Not a bad looking truck congrats.. Those rims appear to be riviera units..

It has the rare "buick wheel option"

hyarbour · 11-17-2013, 12:11 PM

It has the rare "buick wheel option"

Just like GMC, a step up from a Chevy

Mr Chevorlet · 11-17-2013, 03:40 PM

Nice truck, sounded like a fun road trip. I miss doing things like that.

Skid99 · 11-17-2013, 05:21 PM

i was always told that a 307's had a different alloy mixture in the metal... softer maybe? That caused them to wear faster in the cylinders.. idk if this is true or not but if it is id either look at a new block or having it sleeved. maybe im uneducated, if so disregard! good looking gmc

MYGMCANDME · 11-17-2013, 06:28 PM

Congrats on the new truck! Looks like a fun project. I love those GMC's . Enjoy it and keep us posted with your progress.

11-17-2013, 11:52 AM	#1
hyarbour Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fairview, ks Posts: 203	Finally got another one Me and a friend had to make a 1000 mile round trip, but after a fuel filter change, several stops to fiddle with the timing, 3 qts of oil, and change a tire that threw its tread; it's home. When we started our "voyage home" she had trouble even maintaining 50, now she can cruise at 70 on the highway. She's a '71 I found on ebay with original 307/auto and original paint (or what's left of it). She'll need new rocker panels, cab corners, etc. Engine is pretty worn out, thinking about making it a 327 during the rebuild. Don't know if the rims are aftermarket or off something else but I kind of like them for now. Had to get rid of my old '71 when I moved out of California in 09, now I get to start aaallll over again Attached Images

11-17-2013, 11:58 AM	#2
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,604	Re: Finally got another one Not a bad looking truck congrats.. Those rims appear to be riviera units.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

11-17-2013, 12:11 PM	#4
hyarbour Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fairview, ks Posts: 203	Re: Finally got another one It has the rare "buick wheel option" Just like GMC, a step up from a Chevy

11-17-2013, 03:40 PM	#5
Mr Chevorlet Rusty Nuts Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Clever Missouri Posts: 1,338	Re: Finally got another one Nice truck, sounded like a fun road trip. I miss doing things like that. __________________ (Clever Missouri) Southwest Larry Mr Chevrolet My Build, The Marathon Truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=604414

11-17-2013, 05:21 PM	#6
Skid99 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Bolivar, MO Posts: 38	Re: Finally got another one i was always told that a 307's had a different alloy mixture in the metal... softer maybe? That caused them to wear faster in the cylinders.. idk if this is true or not but if it is id either look at a new block or having it sleeved. maybe im uneducated, if so disregard! good looking gmc __________________ 2004 GTO H/C/I/E 6mt 430hp 2001 2500HD 6.0 Gasser Leveled on 33's 73' C10 SWB 5.3 L59/4L60E 4/6 Dropped 70' K/20 "Family Heirloom" 292/SM465/NP205 - Project

11-17-2013, 06:28 PM	#7
MYGMCANDME Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: BOWLING GREEN, KY Posts: 115	Re: Finally got another one Congrats on the new truck! Looks like a fun project. I love those GMC's . Enjoy it and keep us posted with your progress.



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