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jones9j · 03-26-2016, 08:41 PM

Just got this 97GMC yesterday as a father/son project. We only have minor updates slated for the near future since the truck was all ready a really nice start.

**Palf70Step** · 03-26-2016, 08:56 PM

That is a good looking truck.

cochino12 · 03-26-2016, 09:24 PM

cool truck, what updates do you have planned?

54 jimmy · 03-26-2016, 09:24 PM

really nice clean truck. just not crazy about those wheels.

jones9j · 03-26-2016, 09:25 PM

thank you, its a stunning truck in person. looks even better then in the pics, and thats rare cause most trucks look alot better in pics. Were going to keep the Hot Rod theme going with it, I wasnt a fan of the green rally wheels at first, but quickly fell in love with them.

cochino12 · 03-26-2016, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by 54 jimmy

really nice clean truck. just not crazy about those wheels.

didnt want to say it but ^^^^^, wheels look good just care for the color. But I really like the truck

jones9j · 03-26-2016, 09:32 PM

rite now, were just gonna lower the rear another inch. it has bout a 2 inch rake and we like it to be 1 in. upgrade the sound system, new sunvisors, wilwood brakes, and build a nice 350 motor for it, detailing it in chrome and polished accesories. Going to have some old school hand painted pinstripes done, but not sure what colors

jones9j · 03-26-2016, 09:34 PM

I can promise if you saw it in person you would change your mind on that. But you would have to like the classic Hot Rods to appreciate the wheels.

likaroc13 · 03-26-2016, 10:45 PM

Looks like a nice find for sure. I like your plans for it as well, but maybe I'm a bit biased. I've been down the same road before: a hot rod look with green steelies & freehand pinstriping.

It's a love/hate thing, but I got a lot of positive attention with mine.

GM-power · 03-26-2016, 11:39 PM

That's one heck of a start! I dig this wheels big time!!!

jones9j · 03-27-2016, 12:40 AM

Likearoc13 what color pinstripe did you go with?

S10Fan · 03-27-2016, 08:38 AM

speedygonzales · 03-27-2016, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by jones9j

Likearoc13 what color pinstripe did you go with?

If you are going to keep the green wheels, make the stripes match the wheels.

If you aren't sure how that will look, try it with tape first.

likaroc13 · 03-27-2016, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by jones9j

Likearoc13 what color pinstripe did you go with?

Here's an album of pics you can dig through. There are some close-ups of the pinstriping as well. My truck wasn't black, but maybe it'll give you some ideas.

https://flic.kr/s/aHskxdpdnQ

& a couple pics of an old F*%d I saw a couple years ago. I like the colors he used as well:

https://flic.kr/p/mmhxk6

https://flic.kr/p/mmgE1p

91short · 03-27-2016, 07:07 PM

Cool truck! I like the wheels, I'd have to change the color of them though to make it mine. What engine does it currently have?

jones9j · 03-27-2016, 07:25 PM

It's got the stock 305 with headers and true duel exhaust

**LEEVON** · 03-27-2016, 10:07 PM

I've seen that truck before. Whether it was on here or in person but I remember it. Very clean!

OutlawDrifter · 03-27-2016, 10:36 PM

Looks like you've got a great start.

jones9j · 03-27-2016, 11:09 PM

Leevon, you have probably seen it in person. I got it from a guy in MO not to far from you

Cape Codder · 04-01-2016, 07:17 PM

Nothing wrong with bright colored wheels. Easy soap and water cleanup too. No polishing needed.

Bob

**Boog** · 04-02-2016, 11:05 AM

There is a lot of positive to painted wheels. Truck looks good and I like your future plans too.

jones9j · 04-02-2016, 05:07 PM

thanks Boog

03-26-2016, 08:41 PM	#1
jones9j Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Marion, AR Posts: 101	just picked up this 97 Just got this 97GMC yesterday as a father/son project. We only have minor updates slated for the near future since the truck was all ready a really nice start. Attached Images

03-26-2016, 08:56 PM	#2
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 48,486	Re: just picked up this 97 That is a good looking truck. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

03-26-2016, 09:24 PM	#3
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	Re: just picked up this 97 cool truck, what updates do you have planned? __________________ Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually

03-26-2016, 09:24 PM	#4
54 jimmy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: pittston,PA Posts: 1,184	Re: just picked up this 97 really nice clean truck. just not crazy about those wheels. __________________ There is nothing you can't fix with a BFH or a FIRE WRENCH. 1997 chevy k1500 ext cab z71 (daily driver) sold 1996 chevy k1500 reg cab 4x4(daily driver)totaled 2008jeep patriot (wife's daily driver 2008 chevy 1500 ext cab 4x4 sold 2011 chevy 1500 crew cab ltz (daily driver) 1996 chevy 1500 reg cab 4x4 project sold 2006 pontiac grand prix gxp (daily work commuter)

03-26-2016, 09:25 PM	#5
jones9j Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Marion, AR Posts: 101	Re: just picked up this 97 thank you, its a stunning truck in person. looks even better then in the pics, and thats rare cause most trucks look alot better in pics. Were going to keep the Hot Rod theme going with it, I wasnt a fan of the green rally wheels at first, but quickly fell in love with them.

03-26-2016, 09:32 PM	#7
jones9j Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Marion, AR Posts: 101	Re: just picked up this 97 rite now, were just gonna lower the rear another inch. it has bout a 2 inch rake and we like it to be 1 in. upgrade the sound system, new sunvisors, wilwood brakes, and build a nice 350 motor for it, detailing it in chrome and polished accesories. Going to have some old school hand painted pinstripes done, but not sure what colors

03-26-2016, 09:34 PM	#8
jones9j Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Marion, AR Posts: 101	Re: just picked up this 97 I can promise if you saw it in person you would change your mind on that. But you would have to like the classic Hot Rods to appreciate the wheels.

03-26-2016, 10:45 PM	#9
likaroc13 Rollin' Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 5,374	Re: just picked up this 97 Looks like a nice find for sure. I like your plans for it as well, but maybe I'm a bit biased. I've been down the same road before: a hot rod look with green steelies & freehand pinstriping. It's a love/hate thing, but I got a lot of positive attention with mine. __________________ _____________________________________________ Phillip My Build threads: 1966 Chevy C-10 "Black Betty" shortbed, fleetside, BBW, 327 V8/ Powerglide (under construction) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ighlight=betty 1997 Chevy Tahoe, 2dr/2wd, mild custom (Daily driver) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=601142 Pics: '66 C-10 https://flic.kr/s/aHsjHWD4h9 '97 Tahoe https://flic.kr/s/aHsjGZ7wKP '93 C-1500 https://flic.kr/s/aHskxdpdnQ '88 S-10 Blazer https://flic.kr/s/aHsjYGx4Md Previous Rides: 1993 Chevy S-10 ext. cab, 4.3L, 4/5 drop (Sold) 1993 Chevy C-1500 short/step Retro-Rod (Sold) 1988 S-10 Blazer 2dr/2wd mild custom (Sold)

03-26-2016, 11:39 PM	#10
GM-power Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Little Rock, Arkansas Posts: 770	Re: just picked up this 97 That's one heck of a start! I dig this wheels big time!!! __________________ 1979 Sierra Classic Heavy-half 1996 Silverado x-cab "the daily"

03-27-2016, 12:40 AM	#11
jones9j Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Marion, AR Posts: 101	Re: just picked up this 97 Likearoc13 what color pinstripe did you go with?

03-27-2016, 08:38 AM	#12
S10Fan Old Heap Driver Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Newport News, Va Posts: 2,646	Re: just picked up this 97 __________________ _____________________________ Bryan '99 Silverado 1500, 4.3, 5-speed, reg cab, short bed '50 Chevy 2DR Hard Top, 350/350, M2 Front End, 3:08 gear, cruiser. '40 F**d Sedan, all Chevy power, Heidt's front end, TCI rear, nice driver.

03-27-2016, 07:07 PM	#15
91short Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Hemet, CA Posts: 129	Re: just picked up this 97 Cool truck! I like the wheels, I'd have to change the color of them though to make it mine. What engine does it currently have?

03-27-2016, 07:25 PM	#16
jones9j Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Marion, AR Posts: 101	Re: just picked up this 97 It's got the stock 305 with headers and true duel exhaust

03-27-2016, 10:07 PM	#17
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,935	Re: just picked up this 97 I've seen that truck before. Whether it was on here or in person but I remember it. Very clean! __________________ '86 GMC C30 Crew ~ '86 C20 Crew ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '74K10 ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

03-27-2016, 10:36 PM	#18
OutlawDrifter Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Northeast KS Posts: 1,803	Re: just picked up this 97 Looks like you've got a great start. __________________ 1999 GMC Suburban K2500 SLT, 454/4L80E 1991 Z/28, 6.0L/T56 1949 GMC 250, S10 Frame, 6.0L/4L80E Instagram @aceshighspeedshop



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03-27-2016, 11:09 PM	#19
jones9j Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Marion, AR Posts: 101	Re: just picked up this 97 Leevon, you have probably seen it in person. I got it from a guy in MO not to far from you

04-01-2016, 07:17 PM	#20
Cape Codder Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Centerville,Ma. Posts: 1,224	Re: just picked up this 97 Nothing wrong with bright colored wheels. Easy soap and water cleanup too. No polishing needed. Bob

04-02-2016, 11:05 AM	#21
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 14,116	Re: just picked up this 97 There is a lot of positive to painted wheels. Truck looks good and I like your future plans too. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver 'primer is finer' Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

04-02-2016, 05:07 PM	#22
jones9j Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Marion, AR Posts: 101	Re: just picked up this 97 thanks Boog

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