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I wonder if the US Chevy Shop Manual would be close enough to use with your Canadian built GMC that has a Chevrolet engine??? My guess is yes...

Mike B

Hi everyone,

I recently purchased the same truck but with a single rear axle (photos attached). I'm wondering if anyone knows what the 91000 designation means? The only GMC references I can find from that year list a 9100, not a 91000, is this the same truck / specs?

Does anyone know if it's possible to get replacement drivetrain parts, ie brakes? I'm planning to restore the truck and will need to source some parts for it somehow.

Thanks

Hy 91000, Welcome, your truck is a Canadian GMC with a GVW of 25000 Lbs., it is powered by a Chevrolet 348 cu. in. V8 engine. Those trucks were available in five different wheelbases, if you post the trucks serial number I will decipher it further. I suspect your truck is a former fire truck judging by the twin spot lights and stainless trim. As to parts availability, the 1 1/2" bore master cylinder has been unavailable for many years, but it can be resleaved if necessary. The wheel cylinders should still be available, as will the flexible brake hoses. You should start your own topic on your truck, tagging onto this other post kind of hides you

Hi 3B. Thanks very much for your feedback. I will soon start a seperate thread as you have suggested, and look forward to further dialog

91000

Hello everyone.
Well after 2 years of covid and finishing up other projects.
I got into ripping this truck apart. Brought it home from the farm where I was storing it in the spring and came up with a plan.
Keeping it all original with the patina.
Going to rebuild the 348 engine and keep the 5 speed.
Tried turning over the engine but it would not budge.
Stripped engine down and found one stuck piston, I'm onto Vinager to free it up. Nothing else worked.
Heres some pics of the progress and 75% of bolts broke on this truck. Lol
Enjoy the pics.

Heres more pics.

Dolly to hold body panels
I think this is gonna be a long build.

Nice to see this thread popping back up! I'll be looking forward to the progress

I guess there is no home owner association there, I bet the neighbors like the project? That is one of the reason I had to part with my trucks some years back I had no space and lots of neighbors.
Yeah one huge regret, especially for the selling price.

Never join an HOA, they are populated by control freques!

Ed