'67 gmc c30

[grumptruck]

Hi there. Just wanted to introduce myself and my truck. Just bought it from
bigrigpardo. Its a '67 GMC C30 9' stepside. with utility boxes installed when new. 305 V6, 4 spd. I will try and upload some pics.

[grumptruck]

Here are a few pictures. Today I scrubbed it down with CLR and scotchbrite pads. Then wiped it down with boiled linseed oil. The tool boxes definitely took some time.

[bigrigpardo]

patina'd amazingness!!! I bought this truck from a towing company in the rockaways on longisland. they got it from the original owners family. no one wanted to buy the truck from the towing company for a few reasons 1 his price was ridiculous and 2 the reg had only half the vin and no one thought they could get it registered. well I brought it home and after a few trips to the dmv I had it all straightened out had it registered got it running thanks to a new gas tank from jess "zicc" a set of wheels I had on the side and a bunch of other things. I had my fun with it. we all know we cant keep them all so I was so lucky to find this one a new home with steve who is definitely giving this odd duck the love it deserves. here are a few pics from when I brought it home.

[MusicMan70]

Welcome Grumptruck! Congratulations on the new GMC. More pics when you can and don't forget the V6 too.

edit-I spoke too soon...

[bigrigpardo]

pic

[Jeff's bowtie's]

First things first Welcome to the board 2nd nice truck you have there congrats on the purchase

[grumptruck]

Wow those pics are great! I hadnt seen them until now. I will get some pics of the 305 tomorrow. This is just a good honest working mans truck.
We have always been a Chevy GMC truck family. My dad started with a '67?
C-10 I6 3 on the tree, Stepside short bed. Dark green Then many many and I mean many trucks later I found this. Maybe someday my father, my brother and I will make a list of the Chevy/ GMC's weve owned Haha That'll be some list.

[bigrigpardo]

post a pic of that business card.

[grumptruck]

I found a business card of the original owner in the glove box.
Almost makes me NOT want to re-letter the doors with my company name.....
Almost

[projectking]

What a transformation, truck looks great! What color scotchbrite pads did you use?

[grumptruck]

Good morning. Thanks for the compliment but to be honest, its probably looking better in pictures than in person. I ended up using green colored pads. The surface rust, ridges, and oxidation was all pretty significant as you can imagine. I think come spring, I may buff the cab out a bit but the side boxes are so much different both in metal texture and paint quality that I dont want the cab to look too good.

[GR8-68]

Looks like a cool project Looks good after cleaning her up And welcome to the forum

[special-K]

Welcome to the site! That truck is right up my ally, you lucky #@%*! That thing is in great shape for NY. I have to nip a thing in the bud here. What you have is a '67 GMC C3500. Chevy used 10-20-30 and GMC used 1500-2500-3500.

[grumptruck]

Wow, I am actually somewhat embarrassed at that detail. Thats not usually like me. Wonder if I can edit the title.

[Ken B]

Awesome find and awesome truck! I know first hand how hard it is too find a truck that isn't all rusted out in our area! What are your plans for it?

[grumptruck]

Again, might look better in pictures. the rockers and right cab corner are rotted. The bed had seen better days. Overall though a pretty solid, "survivor" truck I'd say. With just over 66k miles its certainly worth spending some time on it.
Im not interested in a restoration. Id rather be able to use it occasionally for errands etc. I am working on designs for re-lettering the doors for my business.

[special-K]

Well, it doesn't look bad, could be worse. Looks like the doors are decent. There are trucks everywhere with rusted out rockers and corners. Can't wait to see your door art. Like I said, this is right up my ally. I'm wanting either a low profile service body from the west coast or a pair of these boxes on a Fenderside bed for my '72 GMC, then have truck lettered and pinstriped like my old trucks.

I love your truck. Perfect chore boy handy dandy loaded with character classic ride. It's a combination of the two I am settling down to having here out. Two GMCs, a '67 C1500 and a '72 K2500. Catch it at both ends.

[grumptruck]

Heres a couple pics of the 305

[Shinysideup]

Great truck for the tradesman to use. Should clean up real nice. Thanks for sharing.

[1971 GMC SHORTY]

Originally Posted by grumptruck

Here are a few pictures. Today I scrubbed it down with CLR and scotchbrite pads. Then wiped it down with boiled linseed oil. The tool boxes definitely took some time.

Thing Is Sweet I Really Dig This Truck
My 66GMC Has A Low Side Utility Box My 351 Runs So good After I Put A
500 CFM Holly On It

[70cst]

Hey grumptruck ....

to the forums and from Ohio...

as you have one ride

[mud.man.rj]

Nice score.

[cypressbog]

Welcome and nice truck!

[68panelman]

Very nice truck, in to see future progress.

[Overdriven]

I saw this truck on Craigslist and even posted it in the "Craigslist Finds" thread. I had no idea the seller was a board member though and now the buyer is on the board too? Pretty darn cool series of events. Pretty darn cool truck too!