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**lkt1954** · 12-14-2007, 05:24 PM

Well here I am another "newbie" from Texas. I just purchased a 69 GMC short wide pick-up and am looking to finish what someone else had started. I have spent several days reading various post and have a few questions to bounce off you'll, but first let me give you some details of the pick-up;

350 crate with a 144 B & M blower (which is going) 800 cmf holley carb, bored .30 over and a cam to match the blower (forgot the size), th400 with a 2800 stall converter (think I am right-information at work, not here at home), 455 positive track rear end (yes its going to a 373), fuel cell in the bed, very nice rear roll pan. Paint is burnt orange, the body looks to be straight and rust free (a good soda blast will tell the truth). Like any project there are several items I would have done different and several that I want to do to make this truck cool. So here goes some questions:

1) in reading post on bucket seats, several recommend newer style seats to convert bench to bucket.. I would like the seats to stay at or below the rear window line, so what year bucket seats would you'll recommend that I look for?

2) on to relocating the fuel tank-- I do not want to go back behind the seat, with a rear roll pan I do not want one in the rear end. So my question here is can a fuel tank be mounted in this model truck like the late 70's and up models had (between the frame and body in front of the rear wheel) and put the filler door and cap in the side panel? I realize these were small tanks (if my memory serves me right), but it is not like this will ever be used for long trips.

3) converting from steel to wooded bed. What can I expect to pay to do the job right (my labor is cheap)for all the necessary items to do a 1st class job?

Sorry for the long post, kinda got carried away and hope I have not asked any dumb questions. Any ideas, suggestions or directions will be appreciated.

Thanks
Larry

L0WRIDE · 12-14-2007, 05:44 PM

to the boards

jsbgump · 12-14-2007, 05:56 PM

Welcome to the board from a fellow Texan

C10-Driver · 12-14-2007, 06:07 PM

Welcome to the board from Canada.

shaneschevys · 12-14-2007, 08:43 PM

Welcome from FT Worth.

droppedgmc · 12-14-2007, 09:53 PM

welcome from WA

krue · 12-14-2007, 11:51 PM

Welcome to the board from South Mississippi!

Post on the 67-72 Message board to get better answers. As for the gas tank, if you have trailing arm suspension you're pretty much stuck.

72BlckButy · 12-15-2007, 03:25 AM

to the board from Mid-MO!!!

Cyclone44 · 12-15-2007, 12:54 PM

From Knoxville TN.....

Hoods69BadBowTie · 12-15-2007, 05:44 PM

Hey welcome to the best boards around from MT. Sounds like you got a good place to start but we need to see some pictures of the truck!

**lkt1954** · 12-16-2007, 05:10 AM

Thanks you'll...... I posted pictures in the 67-72 message board forum.

Thanks
Larry

BACKYARD88 · 12-17-2007, 07:32 AM

from South Texas.

Old Chevy Mech · 12-17-2007, 10:11 AM

from CT!

Frank

**Ron 586** · 12-19-2007, 02:24 PM

Welcome to the board from West Tennessee.

LUV2XCLR8 · 12-27-2007, 01:44 AM

From West TN

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 01-01-2008, 07:30 AM

Welcome to the board from southern oregon

gulfcoast66 · 01-02-2008, 08:14 AM

Welcome to the board from Galveston TEXAS..

12-14-2007, 05:24 PM	#1
lkt1954 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Dumas, Texas Posts: 206	Another Newbie Well here I am another "newbie" from Texas. I just purchased a 69 GMC short wide pick-up and am looking to finish what someone else had started. I have spent several days reading various post and have a few questions to bounce off you'll, but first let me give you some details of the pick-up; 350 crate with a 144 B & M blower (which is going) 800 cmf holley carb, bored .30 over and a cam to match the blower (forgot the size), th400 with a 2800 stall converter (think I am right-information at work, not here at home), 455 positive track rear end (yes its going to a 373), fuel cell in the bed, very nice rear roll pan. Paint is burnt orange, the body looks to be straight and rust free (a good soda blast will tell the truth). Like any project there are several items I would have done different and several that I want to do to make this truck cool. So here goes some questions: 1) in reading post on bucket seats, several recommend newer style seats to convert bench to bucket.. I would like the seats to stay at or below the rear window line, so what year bucket seats would you'll recommend that I look for? 2) on to relocating the fuel tank-- I do not want to go back behind the seat, with a rear roll pan I do not want one in the rear end. So my question here is can a fuel tank be mounted in this model truck like the late 70's and up models had (between the frame and body in front of the rear wheel) and put the filler door and cap in the side panel? I realize these were small tanks (if my memory serves me right), but it is not like this will ever be used for long trips. 3) converting from steel to wooded bed. What can I expect to pay to do the job right (my labor is cheap)for all the necessary items to do a 1st class job? Sorry for the long post, kinda got carried away and hope I have not asked any dumb questions. Any ideas, suggestions or directions will be appreciated. Thanks Larry

12-14-2007, 05:44 PM	#2
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12-14-2007, 05:56 PM	#3
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12-14-2007, 06:07 PM	#4
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12-14-2007, 08:43 PM	#5
shaneschevys Its always something! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: FT Worth,TX Posts: 4,992	Re: Another Newbie Welcome from FT Worth. __________________ 79 p10 stepvan 72 Short Fleetside 72 Suburban 67 GMC One Ton Flatbed 64 Short Fleetside 57 Chevy 2DR Hard Top 57 Chevy 2dr wagon 65 f* short fleet 63 C 60 Flatbed Member of the patina club**

12-14-2007, 09:53 PM	#6
droppedgmc Truck Enthusiast Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Arlington, WA Posts: 1,346	Re: Another Newbie welcome from WA __________________ '85 swb

12-14-2007, 11:51 PM	#7
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: Another Newbie Welcome to the board from South Mississippi! Post on the 67-72 Message board to get better answers. As for the gas tank, if you have trailing arm suspension you're pretty much stuck. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

12-15-2007, 03:25 AM	#8
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Another Newbie to the board from Mid-MO!!! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

12-15-2007, 12:54 PM	#9
Cyclone44 Step Brother Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: K-town Posts: 4,029	Re: Another Newbie From Knoxville TN.....

12-15-2007, 05:44 PM	#10
Hoods69BadBowTie Chevys Kick A$$ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zootown, MT Posts: 12,699	Re: Another Newbie Hey welcome to the best boards around from MT. Sounds like you got a good place to start but we need to see some pictures of the truck! __________________ HOODS is what I answer too -'79, '77, '88 Pickup Sold, '85 Camaro, '83 T/A, '81,'83,'90 K5 Blazer All Sold -'79 3/4 ton "Big Yellow Bananna" Lifted 4spd. 39.5 TSL Swampers, The money Pit -'86 K5 Blazer Silverado 6.2 4" lift 35"s -'95 Ext. Cab Shorty 4" Tuff Country rolling 35" M/T's -'83 Monte Carlo T-Tops. 126,500 Original Miles -LATER I would rather push a Chevy then drive a ford!!

12-16-2007, 05:10 AM	#11
lkt1954 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Dumas, Texas Posts: 206	Re: Another Newbie Thanks you'll...... I posted pictures in the 67-72 message board forum. Thanks Larry

12-17-2007, 07:32 AM	#12
BACKYARD88 On the fast track to nowhere.. Join Date: May 2006 Location: Splendora, Texas Posts: 5,316	Re: Another Newbie from South Texas. __________________ -Mike Owen- Support the board here! 71 Chevy short fleet build thread Double D Norwood, Houston, Cecilia, Jackson, Monroe and counting

12-17-2007, 10:11 AM	#13
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12-19-2007, 02:24 PM	#14
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12-27-2007, 01:44 AM	#15
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01-01-2008, 07:30 AM	#16
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01-02-2008, 08:14 AM	#17
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