Hello everyone my name is Brent and let me introduce to you The General, it's a 1953 GMC 9700 grain truck.
[IMG]http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u636/Beaster15/DSC00912_zps38428bdc.jpg[/IMG]I've loved this old truck ever since I was a kid. The truck belonged to my grandpa's brother who was a general in the army, hence why we call it The General. As you can see it's bin tucked away and neglected for quite a few years. The last time it ran was probably 10-12 years ago, my old man was backing it into an old shed with no lights and he caught the wall with the box and killed it. Ever since then it won't start, so I dont know if the timing is off or what the deal is.
[IMG]http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u636/Beaster15/DSC00906_zps46fc9cd6.jpg[/IMG]I figure its time I drag him outta the weeds and try to bring him back to life. My immediate plans are to get it running with long term plans of redoing the wiring and interior and eventually paint, taking off the box and hoist so I hand turn it into a flatbed service truck with an air compressor, generator/welder and slip tanks for fuel.
[IMG]http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u636/Beaster15/DSC00910_zpsfde124fe.jpg[/IMG]First question I have for you guys is I found a maintenance manual for '47-'54 trucks, models 100 through 400, will that be any use to me? Will the wiring from the cab to the front bumper be the same in my truck as it is in that manual? I can't seem to find any info on this series of truck so any help will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Brent
