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03-19-2014, 12:15 PM
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Solid build in texas!
Hey all, I'm a newb to the site so I wanted to introduce myself. My name is Gary and my build is a single owner 1963 gmc 1000 swb with a 305 v6 and 3 on the tree... Plans right now are to do a disc brake conversion all around and power steering..
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03-19-2014, 12:24 PM
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Re: Solid build in texas!
Very nice patina truck! I look forward to more pictures and watching the build!
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03-19-2014, 01:37 PM
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Re: Solid build in texas!
Yours looks to be a solid truck. I wouldn't do anything to it just drive & enjoy.
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03-19-2014, 01:41 PM
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Re: Solid build in texas!
Hey Bud love that gmc! Ive been looking for a big v6 truck good score!, If ya ever need a hand or a lead on parts in the area just holler at me man, Always willin to lend a helpin hand.
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03-19-2014, 02:31 PM
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Location: Fort Worth, Texas
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Re: Solid build in texas!
Thanks fellas! Yeah it's a pretty straight truck. No real bad rust since it was kept in a barn or garage it's whole life keeping it away from the elements. The last time it ran was in 1991 and has the registration sticker to prove it! Lol.
Hey mater, if you know where I can pick up a crank case ventilation filter it would sure help. Most everybody I have talked to or asked have either laughed at me it said good luck! |
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03-19-2014, 02:57 PM
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Location: Rochester Wa.
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Re: Solid build in texas!
Hi and welcome, Nice truck, I love the GMCs.
Maybe you could get a road draft vent from an older 216 or 235 and adapt it to your motor>? Have a good week.
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03-19-2014, 03:02 PM
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Re: Solid build in texas!
Sounds like you've got good plans.
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03-19-2014, 09:35 PM
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Re: Solid build in texas!
Gary that is a great looking GMC! You can't beat that big block 305 v6 for "wow" factor in discussions and fantastic overall torque. It will idle up the side of the grand canyon towing two two-story houses and your granny in a rocking chair without breaking a sweat.
 The only way you can kill it is by draining the oil, emptying the water, and driving it into the ocean. But that's just a theory. Good luck! 
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03-20-2014, 01:10 AM
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Re: Solid build in texas!
Welcome to the forum Gary
 That does look like a very solid truck. I'm anxious to see your progress.
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03-20-2014, 08:04 AM
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Re: Solid build in texas!
Yeah I have been getting some seriously weird looks from people when I say it has a 305 V6...
I am hoping to get it out on the highway this weekend so it can have some run time for the first time in 20+ years!! |
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03-20-2014, 08:34 AM
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Location: Ennis, Texas
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Re: Solid build in texas!
Cool truck! I almost have my GMC back on the road after sitting 20 years on a fence row. One good thing about these Texas trucks is that they dont rust very bad like northern trucks.
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03-20-2014, 09:02 AM
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Re: Solid build in texas!
Couple more pictures. The previous owner put a new wood bed kit in it right before he let it sit.
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03-20-2014, 09:09 AM
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Re: Solid build in texas!
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03-20-2014, 10:06 AM
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Re: Solid build in texas!
Wow, I really like that truck. I have a '63 305 V6 going to put it in a 68 ton truck. I hop eto get it running this summer some time. Great looking truck you got there. Good luck with the upgrades.
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03-20-2014, 11:51 AM
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Re: Solid build in texas!
Nice bed!!!!
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03-20-2014, 12:16 PM
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Re: Solid build in texas!
Looks like a great truck to start with.
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03-20-2014, 01:18 PM
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Location: Fort Worth, Texas
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Re: Solid build in texas!
Thanks everyone for the kind words! I am super excited about it and I'm ready to start doing some upgrades!
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03-20-2014, 03:14 PM
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Re: Solid build in texas!
Nice there are a few of TX guys on here.
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