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#809780 12/23/2011 9:37 PM
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Well i finally did it. Went with a 54 gmc instead. Year my dad was born. Going to to a full resto back to orignal. It will be a great project for my son and myself. Would like to know if i made a wise choice. Its an orginal one owner az truck. No rust that i can find besides surface.

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Looks good, especially that rare hood ornament. You chose wisely getting a '54, my favorite year for these old trucks. Keep us posted and take lots of pictures to share with everybody here.

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I love it. Of course I'm partial to '54 GMCs. Good decision to restore it to stock.


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congrats... welcome to the sickness.

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Thanks everyone who responded. I know i have my work cut out for me. If anyone lives in the phx area that knows of a good engine and tranny guy to do the rebuild please let me know. I am new to this and want to make the resto correct.

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Go too some show and talk to the people there they will know someone.


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I think you did good,enjoy the build !!

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