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Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 42
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camper done and stored, pool is down and stacked up. Steel supplier is next. will post pics of new floor fabbing on photobucjet and my Facebook. Old seat and floor will go to scrappers at the curb.
1965 Olds F85 wagon
1969 Olds Cutlass
1965 Falcon Van
1969 El Camino
1972 GMC 3/4T
1972 K5 Blazer
1971 C10
1976 Suburban
1978 Suburban
1930 F**d AA Stake
1989 CK3500 2WD
2000 CK3500 4WD
1953 GMC 3100
1] *Note* All drawings are subject to engineering changes at any given time without notice of: barometric pressure, wind patterns, caffiene, or written authorization of the female.
2] Cash for Clunkers: You can have my truck, after it has turned into a pile of rust in the driveway.
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Joined: Jun 2009
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Yikes. Needed room in the garage, so the sheet metal got assembled onto the frame. Got all the parts to hold the fenders to the radiator core support, but the hood won't close. The latest pic on photobucket shows it held open with a 4-way. It seems I was given a Chevy hood, but all the rest match the illustration for GMC sheet metal. Just need to get the inner part in front that holds the hood bolt and spring for a GMC. At least I think they are different...
1965 Olds F85 wagon
1969 Olds Cutlass
1965 Falcon Van
1969 El Camino
1972 GMC 3/4T
1972 K5 Blazer
1971 C10
1976 Suburban
1978 Suburban
1930 F**d AA Stake
1989 CK3500 2WD
2000 CK3500 4WD
1953 GMC 3100
1] *Note* All drawings are subject to engineering changes at any given time without notice of: barometric pressure, wind patterns, caffiene, or written authorization of the female.
2] Cash for Clunkers: You can have my truck, after it has turned into a pile of rust in the driveway.
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Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 15,936
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..... aren't these old truck fun 
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Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 42
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Yup, they are just loads o' fun... Tinker with it a little at a time. At least this one gets a little easier to put back together, then that big AA Ferd I had so many years ago.
Since it now sits on the jack stands, I will have time to design and over-engineer a front bumper, push bars, and a new iron grille with "GMC" in it. It gives a more personal touch than the store bought or catalog ordered stuff.
1965 Olds F85 wagon
1969 Olds Cutlass
1965 Falcon Van
1969 El Camino
1972 GMC 3/4T
1972 K5 Blazer
1971 C10
1976 Suburban
1978 Suburban
1930 F**d AA Stake
1989 CK3500 2WD
2000 CK3500 4WD
1953 GMC 3100
1] *Note* All drawings are subject to engineering changes at any given time without notice of: barometric pressure, wind patterns, caffiene, or written authorization of the female.
2] Cash for Clunkers: You can have my truck, after it has turned into a pile of rust in the driveway.
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Joined: Apr 2000
Posts: 209
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I don't have any GMC parts but plenty of Chevy. I work for a GM supplier and get to Warren quite a bit. If you need anything, holler! If you've got stuff to scrap, let me know, I might be able to bring it down to my "pile" down here!!
Keep at it and have fun. Looks like you've got PLENTY to do!
Dan
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Sounds like i need to take a drive when I have time and you are home....and visa versa.
1965 Olds F85 wagon
1969 Olds Cutlass
1965 Falcon Van
1969 El Camino
1972 GMC 3/4T
1972 K5 Blazer
1971 C10
1976 Suburban
1978 Suburban
1930 F**d AA Stake
1989 CK3500 2WD
2000 CK3500 4WD
1953 GMC 3100
1] *Note* All drawings are subject to engineering changes at any given time without notice of: barometric pressure, wind patterns, caffiene, or written authorization of the female.
2] Cash for Clunkers: You can have my truck, after it has turned into a pile of rust in the driveway.
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Posts: 42
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"Sounds like i need to take a drive when I have time and you are home....and visa versa."
The garage is the Man-Cave also. The forge is brick and steel, and kept the garage at 70 for 2 hours, while it was 14 outside. But its getting tight in there, floorspace-wise, if ya know what I mean. {besides the truck parts, workbenches, blacksmith and shop tooling, and tent camping 'stuff'} Enuff blabbing.
I do have a 4x8 worktable with a shelf and electrical outlets, that can be given up for barter. It sits directly behind the '53 chassis against the back wall, and I want build a workbench on the wall with shelves there instead. Been a Recycler for 30+ years, so let's what ya got that I can use first. After working in a "fab shop" and doing my hot "hobby", I've learned that there is no such thing as 'scrap'.
I see from the map where you are located. Do you use the Luna Pier exit on I-75?
Last edited by OldeScouter; Fri Oct 09 2009 02:09 PM.
1965 Olds F85 wagon
1969 Olds Cutlass
1965 Falcon Van
1969 El Camino
1972 GMC 3/4T
1972 K5 Blazer
1971 C10
1976 Suburban
1978 Suburban
1930 F**d AA Stake
1989 CK3500 2WD
2000 CK3500 4WD
1953 GMC 3100
1] *Note* All drawings are subject to engineering changes at any given time without notice of: barometric pressure, wind patterns, caffiene, or written authorization of the female.
2] Cash for Clunkers: You can have my truck, after it has turned into a pile of rust in the driveway.
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Posts: 42
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Am considering fabricating the hood part from scratch, just because I can. Also, it will make a better top grille line to work the iron for it from. Since the 'front clip is in place, the first measurements of front bumper and grille work can be taken down, and sketches drawn on big paper, and MSPaint work done.
1965 Olds F85 wagon
1969 Olds Cutlass
1965 Falcon Van
1969 El Camino
1972 GMC 3/4T
1972 K5 Blazer
1971 C10
1976 Suburban
1978 Suburban
1930 F**d AA Stake
1989 CK3500 2WD
2000 CK3500 4WD
1953 GMC 3100
1] *Note* All drawings are subject to engineering changes at any given time without notice of: barometric pressure, wind patterns, caffiene, or written authorization of the female.
2] Cash for Clunkers: You can have my truck, after it has turned into a pile of rust in the driveway.
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Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 42
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So, you say you've got some interchangable parts... how about a steering box, column, and a steering wheel? This one of the major needed items missing from the truck. There was a guy here from Utah that had a box and column, but I don't have a PayPal account, and would rather deal with a member from the same state, if ya kno what I mean.
1965 Olds F85 wagon
1969 Olds Cutlass
1965 Falcon Van
1969 El Camino
1972 GMC 3/4T
1972 K5 Blazer
1971 C10
1976 Suburban
1978 Suburban
1930 F**d AA Stake
1989 CK3500 2WD
2000 CK3500 4WD
1953 GMC 3100
1] *Note* All drawings are subject to engineering changes at any given time without notice of: barometric pressure, wind patterns, caffiene, or written authorization of the female.
2] Cash for Clunkers: You can have my truck, after it has turned into a pile of rust in the driveway.
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Oldog in Md.
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Welcome OldeScouter
Although I am presently in Maryland I bought a farm up the road a piece from you in Vanderbilt and will be scouring the state for parts . Welcome to Stovebolt and I feel you will achieve Extreme Gabster in no time
Dan
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