The Stovebolt Site Forums Welcome! Welcome Centre 1947 GMC - had it for 40 years, getting on with it (MN)

I purchased this 1947 GMC from a friend about 40 years ago.
After sitting on it for a couple of years, I drove it about 120 miles to my residence.
it sat outside for many years until I was able to build a garage.
Then it sat inside until I was able to heat the garage at which time I started to do some repairs and upgrades.
I am trying to leave it as stock as much as possible.
Finally have it in a reasonable driving condition and will be moving on to some wiring and glass upgrades.
Maybe eventually look at some body work?

I have just posted a question on vapor lock and hot starting problem.

Thanks,

That's a cool truck. I'd suggest one of the upgrades would be to get rid of those Ford Aerostar wheels.

Welcome! Whereabouts in our fair state are you from?

Nice 47 GMC. The idea to keep it as original as possible is near to my heart.
Getting it running good and using it as a truck and not a trailer ornament I can see you have the 8 bolt front bumper that is believed to be 1947 only. In 48 there were only 4 bolts used on the bumper. If you look at yours, you will see 4 of the bolts are just for looks and not holding a bracket.
I am wondering if your hood hinges have the hole in the center of the arms and possibly if the spring is still attached? That is another 47 only item that is not documented anywhere.
It looks like the body is in decent shape and very nice that it is a running and driving truck.
Hopefully the wiring harness has been replaced at some point. Those 75 year old wires disintegrate if you look at them sideways.
Glass is the easy part as it is all flat.
Have fun with it and keep us informed (with pics ) as you progress or questions come up.
Rich

Otto, LOL on the wheels! Those are actually from a Toyota Tundra I believe. Seems like one of the easier rims with the larger ID and BC to match the old GMC. I just wanted to get some better tires and rims on for driving and they seemed to do the job for a reasonable price.

Rich, I'm from up by Isanti - North of the metro.

Rick, Nice looking truck and Welcome to Stovebolt! Those wheels do the trick of filling the wheel openings and giving you something safe to drive on while you go for your upgrades. I hope some of the replies to your Hot Start question helps you resolve that issue.

Rich (Twin Jimmys), Wow, looks like you know your trucks! I just took a look at the hinges. I think you are referring to the springs shown on the attached image. If so, yes the holes and spring attached to the center of the arms. Although it looks like I only have one spring on the passenger side and not on drivers side. Body is decent - kind of. It does look like it has had some work done - probably 50/60 years ago? And, I put a nice dent in the front fender my self. someday, maybe I'll have to do some more work on it. the wiring is original. I'm hoping to start on that this winter. Although, I'm getting to old to be crawling under that dash for most of it.

That is the spring! My truck just had two stubs hanging. You might consider taking that off to preserve it until a replacement can be identified. I have not seen one that is not broken. The hood will operate fine without that spring. The spring was no longer used in 48 and newer trucks.

welcome. looks like you making some good progress.