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Custom 68 · 11-24-2003, 11:56 PM

Well first the story. My wife was out of town visiting a cousin. They were driving around seeing others and visiting. She spotted this beauty

and had him turn around. She knew I needed another truck especially a 3/4 ton 4x4. Anyway I dont know much about it. She got up at 5:30 am and took these pictures before heading home. Now just to get her home.
Now I know I am lucky to have found her.(the wife

)

Custom 68 · 11-25-2003, 12:02 AM

sorry trying to get the pictures to go?

**Canadian694x4** · 11-25-2003, 12:04 AM

Sounds like a sweet truck...can wait for pics...

Custom 68 · 11-25-2003, 12:10 AM

again

Custom 68 · 11-25-2003, 12:13 AM

front

dinnut · 11-25-2003, 12:14 AM

oh sweet

Custom 68 · 11-25-2003, 12:15 AM

OK now for another question this is the BIG v6 I would guess it is the original motor. What size is it? I can t wait to get it home.

lukecp · 11-25-2003, 12:16 AM

Sweet.....tough looking truck! I say lift it and add at least 35" tires

Custom 68 · 11-25-2003, 12:16 AM

We dont have any plans yet just want to get it home and get it going. It was such a deal I just couldnt pass it up.
Thanks Dave
time to change (add) to the signature

teamroper! · 11-25-2003, 12:36 AM

GMC used a lot of 305 V6 engines back then, they did some weird stuff compared to Chevrolet.

*racedvl* · 11-25-2003, 12:45 AM

Oh, I want!

**Canadian694x4** · 11-25-2003, 12:50 AM

Man I love it! Glad to hear ya got a deal...how much?

Nice Score!

dinnut · 11-25-2003, 12:51 AM

geez that engine is FILTHY. probably a 305 v6

FRENCHBLUE72 · 11-25-2003, 01:03 AM

Good looking project I too say lift it 35's!!

72shadetree · 11-25-2003, 01:07 AM

sweet i vote for lift to

GMman · 11-25-2003, 01:09 AM

Nice truck, I have allways liked the long stepside trucks, I wonder what one would look like raised with 35 inch tires?

RShaips · 11-25-2003, 01:10 AM

I am close,if you don't want it let me know *s* I went to school at SMSU a long time ago

krue · 11-25-2003, 02:52 AM

Good deal, we can't have too many GMC stepsides (no matter what the length).

*dtlilly* · 11-25-2003, 03:06 AM

Good find, don't see many of these anymore, now why couldn't I have had a wife like that

71402BB · 11-25-2003, 03:09 AM

sweet truck! looks nice and soild!

**JIMs70GMC** · 11-25-2003, 06:52 AM

I'd love to find a long step to put on my truck! Looks great!

JayDubBlazer · 11-25-2003, 07:52 AM

Man that is tough looking

**CPNE** · 11-25-2003, 11:16 AM

Ok, first of all that is one of the coolest GMC 4x4's on the board.

But are you sure it's a 71? It has a 68 nose on it and I think the V6's were discontinued before 71. Also the lock out hub the plastic "spicer" dial or are they a brass looking unit? What about the t-case shift lever location? Does the t-case knob show shift pattern or is there a sticker on the roof denoting this? These will all help identify what year your chassis is. Also, what does the tcase look like? If it's a pre-70 drivetrain, it'll be a rockwell, not the NP205.

The VIN should start with "K" for 4x4 and "M" for V6 if it matches the drivetrain. 2 V6's were offered. The standard is the 305, the other was a 351. If it's the 351, it should be noted on the glove box.

I need more pics!

Oh BTW, a lift with ##'s is too cliche'. Dare to be different and leave it a stock height

Custom 68 · 11-25-2003, 12:26 PM

First off thanks for all the comments. My wife will be very happy to know she did good.
And Jeff (Mr Saw) I hopped you would ask and help me out. I know very little about GMC's especially 4x4's but I am going to learn. I have not seen the truck. it is 6 or 7 hours away at her uncles house. I was just told the year. It looks like the entire front clip was changed but I bet the engine is original so yes it may very well be a different year.
The hubs are the older brass looking ones I have a good pic of these but they are at home. I dont have a working scanner at home so I will bring them to work. She left the digi cam home on her trip. I also have a picture showing the inside shift location. These may help me identify it. or I could just load the trailer and get it. it is killing me not having it home. not really I have my 68 chevy in pieces and need to get some of it together.
So in a nut shell it sounds like it may be an older one?
I dont figure this is rare by any means but any idea how many may have been built?
I am now afraid my wife is getting hooked of course that is not a bad thing

I will get more pictures.
I am also sure it is much worse than the pictures show.
Thanks
DAve

**CPNE** · 11-25-2003, 12:47 PM

I think 69 was the last year for the V6 and the older style locking hubs. If the vin on the cab is original (star shaped rivets) and does not start with KM, then I'd say the cab and bed were swapped. It could very will be titled as 71 based on the cab VIN. I don't know about your locale but here the VIN on the cab is all that counts.

Also, drums or disks? 71 was first year for disk D44 FE's.

Erl has a nice original 68 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, he may be able to help.

11-24-2003, 11:56 PM	#1
Custom 68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,939	My new 71 GMC 4x4 Well first the story. My wife was out of town visiting a cousin. They were driving around seeing others and visiting. She spotted this beauty and had him turn around. She knew I needed another truck especially a 3/4 ton 4x4. Anyway I dont know much about it. She got up at 5:30 am and took these pictures before heading home. Now just to get her home. Now I know I am lucky to have found her.(the wife ) __________________ Dave 1968 Custom Chevy with turbo charged 5.3 gen III 4l80e swap 1967-71 GMC 3/4 ton long step 4x4 (not sure what year exactly?) "A good friend will bail you out of jail...but a true friend will be sitting next to you saying "that was frekin awesome". "If it doesn't fit force it...If it breaks then it needed to be replaced anyway!"

11-25-2003, 12:02 AM	#2
Custom 68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,939	sorry trying to get the pictures to go? __________________ Dave 1968 Custom Chevy with turbo charged 5.3 gen III 4l80e swap 1967-71 GMC 3/4 ton long step 4x4 (not sure what year exactly?) "A good friend will bail you out of jail...but a true friend will be sitting next to you saying "that was frekin awesome". "If it doesn't fit force it...If it breaks then it needed to be replaced anyway!"

11-25-2003, 12:04 AM	#3
Canadian694x4 Born To Lose Club Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta/Oxenden, Ontario, Great White North Posts: 13,307	Sounds like a sweet truck...can wait for pics... __________________ Brian Smith - "Born To Lose" 1969 Chevrolet K10 LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 22 Yrs - 1 of 208 Built & Sold In Canada!- 283 V8/350TH/NP208, 2" All Spring Lift, 32" Good Year MT/R's. 1972 GMC K2500 Custom LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 3 Yrs - 1 of 571 Built & Sold In Canada! - 350 V8/SM465/NP205, 4” Rough Country Lift, 33” Interco TSL Thornbirds 2007.5 GMC Sierra SLE 2500HD 4x4 - Proud Owner For 17 Yrs- 6.6L V8 Duramax Diesel/Allison 1000, 2" Lift, 33" Mickey Thompson MTZ's. 2008 Yamaha Raptor 700r - Proud Owner For 15 Yrs - ITP Mud Lites. 2015 John Deere 1025R - Proud Owner For 8 Yrs - 24HP Diesel/H120/54D/260B/SB1154.

11-25-2003, 12:10 AM	#4
Custom 68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,939	pics maybe again Attached Images __________________ Dave 1968 Custom Chevy with turbo charged 5.3 gen III 4l80e swap 1967-71 GMC 3/4 ton long step 4x4 (not sure what year exactly?) "A good friend will bail you out of jail...but a true friend will be sitting next to you saying "that was frekin awesome". "If it doesn't fit force it...If it breaks then it needed to be replaced anyway!"

11-25-2003, 12:13 AM	#5
Custom 68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,939	front front Attached Images __________________ Dave 1968 Custom Chevy with turbo charged 5.3 gen III 4l80e swap 1967-71 GMC 3/4 ton long step 4x4 (not sure what year exactly?) "A good friend will bail you out of jail...but a true friend will be sitting next to you saying "that was frekin awesome". "If it doesn't fit force it...If it breaks then it needed to be replaced anyway!"

11-25-2003, 12:14 AM	#6
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	oh sweet __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9"

11-25-2003, 12:15 AM	#7
Custom 68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,939	engine OK now for another question this is the BIG v6 I would guess it is the original motor. What size is it? I can t wait to get it home. Attached Images __________________ Dave 1968 Custom Chevy with turbo charged 5.3 gen III 4l80e swap 1967-71 GMC 3/4 ton long step 4x4 (not sure what year exactly?) "A good friend will bail you out of jail...but a true friend will be sitting next to you saying "that was frekin awesome". "If it doesn't fit force it...If it breaks then it needed to be replaced anyway!"

11-25-2003, 12:16 AM	#8
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	Sweet.....tough looking truck! I say lift it and add at least 35" tires __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

11-25-2003, 12:36 AM	#10
teamroper! Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: northeast alabama Posts: 258	GMC used a lot of 305 V6 engines back then, they did some weird stuff compared to Chevrolet.

11-25-2003, 12:45 AM	#11
racedvl Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Woodstock, IL Posts: 7,020	Oh, I want!

11-25-2003, 12:50 AM	#12
Canadian694x4 Born To Lose Club Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta/Oxenden, Ontario, Great White North Posts: 13,307	Man I love it! Glad to hear ya got a deal...how much? Nice Score! __________________ Brian Smith - "Born To Lose" 1969 Chevrolet K10 LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 22 Yrs - 1 of 208 Built & Sold In Canada!- 283 V8/350TH/NP208, 2" All Spring Lift, 32" Good Year MT/R's. 1972 GMC K2500 Custom LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 3 Yrs - 1 of 571 Built & Sold In Canada! - 350 V8/SM465/NP205, 4” Rough Country Lift, 33” Interco TSL Thornbirds 2007.5 GMC Sierra SLE 2500HD 4x4 - Proud Owner For 17 Yrs- 6.6L V8 Duramax Diesel/Allison 1000, 2" Lift, 33" Mickey Thompson MTZ's. 2008 Yamaha Raptor 700r - Proud Owner For 15 Yrs - ITP Mud Lites. 2015 John Deere 1025R - Proud Owner For 8 Yrs - 24HP Diesel/H120/54D/260B/SB1154.

11-25-2003, 12:51 AM	#13
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	geez that engine is FILTHY. probably a 305 v6 __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9"

11-25-2003, 01:03 AM	#14
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Good looking project I too say lift it 35's!! __________________ 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..

11-25-2003, 01:07 AM	#15
72shadetree KEEP ON TRUCKING Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: martinsville va Posts: 2,563	sweet i vote for lift to __________________ 72 cheyenne 2wd lwb 71 k20 sons bassett va

11-25-2003, 01:09 AM	#16
GMman Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Missouri City, MO. Posts: 7	Nice truck, I have allways liked the long stepside trucks, I wonder what one would look like raised with 35 inch tires?



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11-25-2003, 01:10 AM	#17
RShaips Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Augusta Missouri Posts: 804	I am close,if you don't want it let me know s I went to school at SMSU a long time ago

11-25-2003, 02:52 AM	#18
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Good deal, we can't have too many GMC stepsides (no matter what the length). __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

11-25-2003, 03:06 AM	#19
dtlilly Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Shadow of Lambeau Field Posts: 5,597	Good find, don't see many of these anymore, now why couldn't I have had a wife like that

11-25-2003, 03:09 AM	#20
71402BB now thats a true COON DOG Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Franconia, NH Posts: 1,977	sweet truck! looks nice and soild! __________________ current project 67 402BB stout th350 3.08's with a locker. Plan on tubs 18.5's out back! (thanks Burnsman!) 71 SWB Stepside, was a 250, now is a 402 Big Block with 4 speed and 3.73's ( was crushed by a tree, bed sold, motor pulled) was my first truck!... oh well... 72 LWB 4x4 350 4-speed 3.08's posi wearing army olive drab green (SOLD!) 68 BURB 50TH LOOKALIKE work in progress, soon to have 250-I6 with a 3-speed on the tree 4.11's and posi ( currently sitting in back yard tarped awaiting time, $$$, and lots of love!) 67 1 TON- work truck 396 sm 420 4-speed, flat bed 4.57 gears "big red" (my first landscape truck, very rusty and crusty! but still gets the job done when needed!)

11-25-2003, 06:52 AM	#21
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	I'd love to find a long step to put on my truck! Looks great! __________________ 1970 K25, 8' stepside bed 350/465/205 44 up front, 60 in the rear 4.10s rolling on 33" Dunlop MTs 1986 K5, 350/465/208 Dana 60/14 bolt from a cucv 36" Super Swampers TSL/SX 1983 K20 w/ CUCV axles, 350/700R4/208 sitting on 37" Goodyears 1986 M1031 6.2 diesel, TH400/NP205 locker in the rear and a LS in the front, all stock for now..... 1986 K30, 350/400/205 dana 60 and 14 bolt. I kept the drivetrain. Body/bad and chassis are gone. 1981 K30, 350/465/205 dana 60 and dually 14 bolt. Has a G80, and a flat bed. Going to replace the flat bed. 1985 K20, 350/400/208 10 bolt and SF 14 bolt. I wonder where I can find some 1 tons. Hmmmmm

11-25-2003, 07:52 AM	#22
JayDubBlazer go cyclones Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ames, IA Posts: 1,883	Man that is tough looking __________________ Wes PROJECT OLE GREEN 1972 Blazer 4X4 350/700R4 2017 Silverado LT

11-25-2003, 11:16 AM	#23
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,662	Ok, first of all that is one of the coolest GMC 4x4's on the board. But are you sure it's a 71? It has a 68 nose on it and I think the V6's were discontinued before 71. Also the lock out hub the plastic "spicer" dial or are they a brass looking unit? What about the t-case shift lever location? Does the t-case knob show shift pattern or is there a sticker on the roof denoting this? These will all help identify what year your chassis is. Also, what does the tcase look like? If it's a pre-70 drivetrain, it'll be a rockwell, not the NP205. The VIN should start with "K" for 4x4 and "M" for V6 if it matches the drivetrain. 2 V6's were offered. The standard is the 305, the other was a 351. If it's the 351, it should be noted on the glove box. I need more pics! Oh BTW, a lift with ##'s is too cliche'. Dare to be different and leave it a stock height __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all Last edited by CPNE; 11-25-2003 at 11:22 AM.

11-25-2003, 12:26 PM	#24
Custom 68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,939	help me out Jeff First off thanks for all the comments. My wife will be very happy to know she did good. And Jeff (Mr Saw) I hopped you would ask and help me out. I know very little about GMC's especially 4x4's but I am going to learn. I have not seen the truck. it is 6 or 7 hours away at her uncles house. I was just told the year. It looks like the entire front clip was changed but I bet the engine is original so yes it may very well be a different year. The hubs are the older brass looking ones I have a good pic of these but they are at home. I dont have a working scanner at home so I will bring them to work. She left the digi cam home on her trip. I also have a picture showing the inside shift location. These may help me identify it. or I could just load the trailer and get it. it is killing me not having it home. not really I have my 68 chevy in pieces and need to get some of it together. So in a nut shell it sounds like it may be an older one? I dont figure this is rare by any means but any idea how many may have been built? I am now afraid my wife is getting hooked of course that is not a bad thing I will get more pictures. I am also sure it is much worse than the pictures show. Thanks DAve __________________ Dave 1968 Custom Chevy with turbo charged 5.3 gen III 4l80e swap 1967-71 GMC 3/4 ton long step 4x4 (not sure what year exactly?) "A good friend will bail you out of jail...but a true friend will be sitting next to you saying "that was frekin awesome". "If it doesn't fit force it...If it breaks then it needed to be replaced anyway!"

11-25-2003, 12:47 PM	#25
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,662	I think 69 was the last year for the V6 and the older style locking hubs. If the vin on the cab is original (star shaped rivets) and does not start with KM, then I'd say the cab and bed were swapped. It could very will be titled as 71 based on the cab VIN. I don't know about your locale but here the VIN on the cab is all that counts. Also, drums or disks? 71 was first year for disk D44 FE's. Erl has a nice original 68 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, he may be able to help. __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

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