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CG · 07-16-2017, 12:48 PM

Ive been taking in my piles of old wheels and tires to have them dismounted. I keep the wheels, they dispose of the tires.

Rolled in and there was a fella there in a little Nissan 4x4. He looks at my GMC and says, I see you are like me. How's that? I drive a Nissan, wish I had a Toyota. You drive a GMC wish you had a Chevy. Oh man did he find that amusing. Wow kinda harsh dude. Naw man, I'm just giving you a hard time, did you know that GMC's are for guys that cant afford Chevys? This guy was on a roll.

He said he would like to put a 350 in his Nissan someday. I got him here. This one has a 454. Then he tells me he as a 454 he would like to sell, hmmm, interesting. He says he will take 200 bucks for it, only has 30,000 miles on it. Sitting in a mid 70s motor home they are parting out. I doubt the miles, but if its a rebuildable 454 it might be an option for me. Have it rebuilt so I can keep driving my GMC and be able to swap it out when its finished without much downtime for my truck.

So I grab my little notebook I keep in the truck. Here bud give me your name and phone number, maybe I can come take a look at the engine ( I actually have no idea if this is even a good 454 candidate worth rebuilding, going to have to do a little research as in call Livrat lol) Its in Spanaway, pretty good drive for me, we'll see.

So he hands me back my notebook before he drives off. Oh hey, do you know what GMC stands for? (ugh) No, what? Gay Mans Chevy ... he laughs and drives off.

**special-K** · 07-16-2017, 01:25 PM

I have a feeling he could sit there all night and come up with "Phrases o' GMC". I only have one Nissan stands for "Nitwit is some simple ass... nitwit. I dunno. Who cares? Ha ha, sounds like a real good conversation starter? Not!!

**Ol Blue K20** · 07-16-2017, 01:27 PM

It sounds like he's jealous to me.

BossHogg69 · 07-16-2017, 01:49 PM

Well, I have a GMC that I enjoy very much, and someone driving a Nissan talking s#!t about my truck, well...

At any rate, in my area $200 for a complete rebuildable 454 is a steal. If that mileage is legit and you can get it to run as is, even better!

midniteblues · 07-16-2017, 02:45 PM

Most times them motor homes have a th400 behind those bbc's. At that price its certainly worth a look even if you have too put up with a few lame cracks.

bill3rail · 07-16-2017, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by midniteblues

Most times them motor homes have a th400 behind those bbc's. At that price its certainly worth a look even if you have too put up with a few lame cracks.

Deal with his jokes and buy the BB. The joke will be on him when you have a beautiful 454, you will be the one driving off laughing with a $200.00 BBC.

Bill

KQQL IT · 07-16-2017, 03:42 PM

A big enough motor home could have a Th475 straight cut planets in low.
And the 454 should have a steel crank and rods

72freak · 07-16-2017, 03:50 PM

Its all fun and games until someone gets hurt!!

We tend to get a bit creative around the shop picking on our fellow Rottenwood GMC owners....I have to be carefully though because I own 3. I did manage to fix two of them though with Chevy front clips...LOL.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 07-16-2017, 04:02 PM

I like this guy. Not because of the GMC insults.

jjzepplin · 07-16-2017, 04:25 PM

I always thought GMCs were the expensive version of the Chevy. Nicer options etc. Heck they had 4 headlights and Chevy's only have two...

berch 69GMC · 07-16-2017, 05:42 PM

i like GMC's. But I don't know much about Nissans, maybe they are better. Maybe that guy was better. I like GMC's.

toolboxchev · 07-16-2017, 05:49 PM

I have joked with my bud whom has a GMC like that before. There are lots of automotive jokes around. Those older Hardbody trucks are well know long runners.

I would not wish to be in an accident in one of those!

**jerry moss** · 07-16-2017, 11:38 PM

Got
Mechanic
Coming
just kidding, i've owned both and would be proud to drive either. on a different note: 95% of all ford trucks built after 1987 are still on the road-the other 5% made it home.

**special-K** · 07-17-2017, 07:01 AM

Yeah, I think he either liked your truck and that was his way of letting you know, or he can't like it because he was so envious...or takes the negative knocks approach because he figures he'll never have one and be stuck with his Nissan.

I have a one liner for him, "Nissan makes great trampolines". That was the first place I ever saw the name Nissan, back when the cars were Datsuns.

GMC stands for Goobers Make Comments!

How about Got More Clout, since GMCs have hauled megatons more product and fought more wars than any other company that makes a pickup.

I doubt that 454 exists. That was probably what his weird ego had to come up with once yu said the truck has a 454. Although... the in a motor home part with low miles gives it some substance. Either it's real or he knows how to come up with that stuff same as all the other crap out of his mouth

beautimus · 07-17-2017, 08:09 AM

i have met a few like that in my time. some were legit jerks. some were dingbats that didnt have a clue.
and some that didnt know how to start a conversation, were rough on the surface but great guys underneath it all.
it takes a while to figure out which is which.

**clay68c10** · 07-17-2017, 08:27 AM

The guy may be a clown, but another thing that motorhome may have is a Gear Vendors unit.
And I'd agree that $200 is a good deal for a 454 core, and a great deal for a good runner.

100%Chevy · 07-17-2017, 10:14 AM

Well,I like my GMC's!

Mike.

Mollzyie · 07-17-2017, 10:48 AM

Bet he had a hope and change bumper sticker on his "truck"

**NGN** · 07-17-2017, 12:06 PM

Well if he answers when your ready to call and he gives you directions to the locations that could be a good start . Is it still in the camper can you hear it run, or crank over a good amount of times .I'm in no way a expert on knowing what to look for myself . I got the help of good friends and good folks here for that. I meet all kinds' in my fifty two years and as the saying goes , you can't judge a book by it's cover . And if all works out make sure to thank your fellow American in the foreign vehicle. My feelings for American products is my freedom.
Nick
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GASoline71 · 07-17-2017, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by 72freak

I did manage to fix two of them though with Chevy front clips...LOL.

That's funny right there... I don't care who ya are!

I have owned a number of GMC's over the years, and the best one I ever heard was that GMC stands for "Give More Cash" at the parts counter. LOL!

Gary

CG · 07-17-2017, 01:32 PM

I shot him a text this morning asking for more specifics on the motor home. He already gave me the address the other day. Its a pretty long drive though to check out until I have more info.

BTW I think it was just this fellas sense of humor. Was just kind of funny because he didn't know me from Adam. Maybe he was just a little nervous being in the glory of the GMC haha!

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 07-17-2017, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by CG

I shot him a text this morning asking for more specifics on the motor home. He already gave me the address the other day. Its a pretty long drive though to check out until I have more info.

BTW I think it was just this fellas sense of humor. Was just kind of funny because he didn't know me from Adam. Maybe he was just a little nervous being in the glory of the GMC haha!

Dude was the class clown. Sorry man, but my favorite cartoon characters are woody woodpecker & daffy duck. Couple of real smart asses. This guy is woody woodpecker.

**kwmech** · 07-17-2017, 03:08 PM

Greater Made Chevy

CG · 07-18-2017, 01:13 AM

He texted me tonight, no new info. Its a late 70s or early 80s motor home with either a turbo 400 or turbo 350. Not much help haha

d4xycrq · 07-18-2017, 09:59 AM

I had an opportunity to get (2) Chevy 454s. Free. There was a catch, though. They were attached to a 30' plus Chris Craft!

07-16-2017, 12:48 PM	#1
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,058	Met a wise guy yesterday Ive been taking in my piles of old wheels and tires to have them dismounted. I keep the wheels, they dispose of the tires. Rolled in and there was a fella there in a little Nissan 4x4. He looks at my GMC and says, I see you are like me. How's that? I drive a Nissan, wish I had a Toyota. You drive a GMC wish you had a Chevy. Oh man did he find that amusing. Wow kinda harsh dude. Naw man, I'm just giving you a hard time, did you know that GMC's are for guys that cant afford Chevys? This guy was on a roll. He said he would like to put a 350 in his Nissan someday. I got him here. This one has a 454. Then he tells me he as a 454 he would like to sell, hmmm, interesting. He says he will take 200 bucks for it, only has 30,000 miles on it. Sitting in a mid 70s motor home they are parting out. I doubt the miles, but if its a rebuildable 454 it might be an option for me. Have it rebuilt so I can keep driving my GMC and be able to swap it out when its finished without much downtime for my truck. So I grab my little notebook I keep in the truck. Here bud give me your name and phone number, maybe I can come take a look at the engine ( I actually have no idea if this is even a good 454 candidate worth rebuilding, going to have to do a little research as in call Livrat lol) Its in Spanaway, pretty good drive for me, we'll see. So he hands me back my notebook before he drives off. Oh hey, do you know what GMC stands for? (ugh) No, what? Gay Mans Chevy ... he laughs and drives off. __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

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special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Met a wise guy yesterday I have a feeling he could sit there all night and come up with "Phrases o' GMC". I only have one Nissan stands for "Nitwit is some simple ass... nitwit. I dunno. Who cares? Ha ha, sounds like a real good conversation starter? Not!! __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

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BossHogg69 motor exploder Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 2,346	Re: Met a wise guy yesterday Well, I have a GMC that I enjoy very much, and someone driving a Nissan talking s#!t about my truck, well... At any rate, in my area $200 for a complete rebuildable 454 is a steal. If that mileage is legit and you can get it to run as is, even better! __________________ Adam 1969 Chevy CST/10 stepside, DART Big M/TREMEC Magnum Extreme/3.73's w/Detroit Truetrac 1965 Chevy Bel Air Wagon (daily driver), 327/TH350,10 bolt w/3.08's 1961 Chevy Bel Air Sport Coupe, ZZ454/M21/9" rear w/3.50's & Detroit Truetrac 2005 GMC 1500 ccsb 2wd, 6.0L/4L65e/3.73 G80 2006 GMC 2500HD ccsb 4x4, DMax LBZ/Allison 6spd/4.56's w/Detroit TrueTrac Use the SEARCH function on this forum - it is your friend!!

07-16-2017, 02:45 PM	#5
midniteblues Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: strausstown pa Posts: 3,394	Re: Met a wise guy yesterday Most times them motor homes have a th400 behind those bbc's. At that price its certainly worth a look even if you have too put up with a few lame cracks. __________________ 81 camaro 355 4/spd 342 posi my first love. 67 swb step 454/4spd ott 373 posi 4/7 drop. 2000 s10 zr2 little blue truck that never gets stuck. '74 heald super bronc vt8. tecumseh powered moon rover.

07-16-2017, 03:42 PM	#7
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,278	Re: Met a wise guy yesterday A big enough motor home could have a Th475 straight cut planets in low. And the 454 should have a steel crank and rods __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

07-16-2017, 03:50 PM	#8
72freak Rottenwood Garage Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,321	Re: Met a wise guy yesterday Its all fun and games until someone gets hurt!! We tend to get a bit creative around the shop picking on our fellow Rottenwood GMC owners....I have to be carefully though because I own 3. I did manage to fix two of them though with Chevy front clips...LOL. __________________ 2004 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD Crew 6.0 1999 Harley Davidson Electra Glide 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Custom Camper "Dump Truck" 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Suburban "Big Green" 1969 Chevrolet C-50 Wedge Hauler "Leonidis" 1966 C-10 2x4 short fleet 327 4 speed "Race Truck" 1952 Plymouth Cranbrook "Rican" (my grandfathers) 1931 Ford Model A Coupe "Black Beauty" 1930 Ford Model A truck "Club Cab" 4x4 Rottenwood Garage and Speed Shop.....where everything must be racy! *It's not just a hobby..It's a LIFESTYLE!!!* Thanks for nothing Barrett-Jackson You cant fix stupid or teach accountability! Time wasters, looky Lous and tire kickers are everywhere!

07-16-2017, 04:02 PM	#9
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,337	Re: Met a wise guy yesterday I like this guy. Not because of the GMC insults. __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assembly kit for restoring the (a) truck from the ground up. My build thread, and more on the assembly kit https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025

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07-16-2017, 05:42 PM	#11
berch 69GMC Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Boynton bch, FL Posts: 187	Re: Met a wise guy yesterday i like GMC's. But I don't know much about Nissans, maybe they are better. Maybe that guy was better. I like GMC's.

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toolboxchev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: 2nd left past the stump on a dirt road. Posts: 2,629	Re: Met a wise guy yesterday I have joked with my bud whom has a GMC like that before. There are lots of automotive jokes around. Those older Hardbody trucks are well know long runners. I would not wish to be in an accident in one of those!

07-16-2017, 11:38 PM	#13
jerry moss Born Psycho Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: brentwood,cal,usa Posts: 4,949	Re: Met a wise guy yesterday Got Mechanic Coming just kidding, i've owned both and would be proud to drive either. on a different note: 95% of all ford trucks built after 1987 are still on the road-the other 5% made it home. __________________ jerry moss 72 cheyenne super K20- tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,tow hooks,bumper guards,toolbox,aux. fuel tank,posi front and rear,plus other goodies!!! SOLD 69 suburban K20-tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,4 inch all spring lift,4 speed, 14 bolt full floater, dana 44 HD,warn winch,posi front and rear,tow hooks,plus other goodies. 73/80 chevy/gmc K20 SB400,turbo 400,205,tilt,a-c,gas hog. 77 K/5 cheyenne blazer-daily driver/beater. SON HAS IT NOW BRENTWOOD,CALIFORNIA

07-17-2017, 07:01 AM	#14
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Met a wise guy yesterday Yeah, I think he either liked your truck and that was his way of letting you know, or he can't like it because he was so envious...or takes the negative knocks approach because he figures he'll never have one and be stuck with his Nissan. I have a one liner for him, "Nissan makes great trampolines". That was the first place I ever saw the name Nissan, back when the cars were Datsuns. GMC stands for Goobers Make Comments! How about Got More Clout, since GMCs have hauled megatons more product and fought more wars than any other company that makes a pickup. I doubt that 454 exists. That was probably what his weird ego had to come up with once yu said the truck has a 454. Although... the in a motor home part with low miles gives it some substance. Either it's real or he knows how to come up with that stuff same as all the other crap out of his mouth __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 07-17-2017 at 08:39 AM.

07-17-2017, 08:09 AM	#15
beautimus Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: woodstock, alabama, usa Posts: 938	Re: Met a wise guy yesterday i have met a few like that in my time. some were legit jerks. some were dingbats that didnt have a clue. and some that didnt know how to start a conversation, were rough on the surface but great guys underneath it all. it takes a while to figure out which is which. __________________ i survived cancer and kidney stones, but my kids are killing me.

07-17-2017, 08:27 AM	#16
clay68c10 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Centennial, CO Posts: 2,996	Re: Met a wise guy yesterday The guy may be a clown, but another thing that motorhome may have is a Gear Vendors unit. And I'd agree that $200 is a good deal for a 454 core, and a great deal for a good runner. __________________ ClusterTruck: 68 C10 Bought in 89, wrecked in 03. Slow low $ rebuild started '17. 6.0 & TKO http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=788602 93 K1500 Short Step, 350, NV4500, EBL flash ECU. Vortec heads & roller cam someday... 05 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. 3” lift & 6-speed 02 E320 the insurance total “free car” 13 Tahoe LTZ



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07-17-2017, 10:14 AM	#17
100%Chevy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Moss Point,Ms. Posts: 1,439	Re: Met a wise guy yesterday Well,I like my GMC's! Mike.

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Mollzyie Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Miami fl Posts: 289	Re: Met a wise guy yesterday Bet he had a hope and change bumper sticker on his "truck" __________________ M.A.G.A.

07-17-2017, 12:06 PM	#19
NGN Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Old Bridge,NJ Posts: 838	Re: Met a wise guy yesterday Well if he answers when your ready to call and he gives you directions to the locations that could be a good start . Is it still in the camper can you hear it run, or crank over a good amount of times .I'm in no way a expert on knowing what to look for myself . I got the help of good friends and good folks here for that. I meet all kinds' in my fifty two years and as the saying goes , you can't judge a book by it's cover . And if all works out make sure to thank your fellow American in the foreign vehicle. My feelings for American products is my freedom. Nick NGN Posted via Mobile Device

07-17-2017, 01:32 PM	#21
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,058	Re: Met a wise guy yesterday I shot him a text this morning asking for more specifics on the motor home. He already gave me the address the other day. Its a pretty long drive though to check out until I have more info. BTW I think it was just this fellas sense of humor. Was just kind of funny because he didn't know me from Adam. Maybe he was just a little nervous being in the glory of the GMC haha! __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

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kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,667	Re: Met a wise guy yesterday Greater Made Chevy Last edited by kwmech; 07-18-2017 at 01:33 AM.

07-18-2017, 01:13 AM	#24
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,058	Re: Met a wise guy yesterday He texted me tonight, no new info. Its a late 70s or early 80s motor home with either a turbo 400 or turbo 350. Not much help haha __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

07-18-2017, 09:59 AM	#25
d4xycrq Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Boyertown Pennsylvania Posts: 37	Re: Met a wise guy yesterday I had an opportunity to get (2) Chevy 454s. Free. There was a catch, though. They were attached to a 30' plus Chris Craft!

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