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Hey guys, thought I'd swing by to introduce myself. I had a '70 C-10 a few years ago that I ended up selling to pay bills, well I've kicked myself every day since then. The bills will always be there, my truck wouldn't. So a month ago I thought I'd treat myself to another one, this time they'll have to bury me in it !
I was casually looking for a different truck and happen to run across this 1971 GMC 1500, It has the original 307 and 3sp manual....with 87,000 original miles.
It does need a core support, it's rusted out underneath the battery tray. It's had very little body work done to it, cab corner work and rocker panel work, but everything else is absolutely beautiful. This truck I'm gonna keep as stock as possible, but would like to put a newer 5sp in it so it's friendlier on the hi-way. I will look around here but if anyone has a link to a 5sp swap I'd sure appreciate it.

FrankenCub's GMC

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Welcome from Kansas! Nice looking GMC! Hang on to this one and good luck with it! Joseph

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Hey FrankenCub ... :welcome2: back and :hi: from Ohio. Don't forget that we love pics :metal:

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Welcome back.
Not a bad looking GMC at all. Nice ride. Have fun with it.;):chevy:

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Hello Sir ........ that is a nice looking truck, ..... and there was a thread on this site a while back, with a picture of someone being buried in their truck .... so it can be done. :lol:

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WELCOME!!!! Someone had done a 5 speed.IIRC It was Kyull or Brad.They did it behind a 6 IIRC but it should be the same. You might run a search and find more info.

Also,"Where's da Pics?"

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Nice lookin' ride. Here's a pic for those who haven't looked. Oh, and :welcome2: from the Heart of Arkansas!!

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Welcome Bro..If you need any info,this board is where to find it.

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Nice truck! What a way to get back into the hobby!

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Welcome back man! Let me know if I can help you find any parts.

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Thanks everyone ! It definitely feels great to have another one of these trucks.

I did find some pictures of Brad's truck with the T-5, I've sent him a PM with some questions. I figured with the top mounted shifter it would be a little cleaner on the install, otherwise I'd look for a 4sp. Those T-5's are quite common around here in wrecked S-10's for around $150. Anything 4sp here is a little tougher to find, unless it's out of a car.