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07-28-2014, 02:34 PM
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Location: St. Francois Xavier,MB
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Hi guys ( and girls ) I have enjoyed and learned much from this site and have just finished my 69 GMC Custom and would like to show it off. My Dad bought it in 1970 and it was always a favorite of his ( and mine )It was parked for most of the last 15 years and last October I started on it. My Dad unfortunately passed away in 1985 and I vowed I would restore it some day. Painted factory color (511) turquoise , had a 307 originally , now has a 350 / 350 trans and 3.07 gears , new floor,doors and the usual rust repaired. It was quite a challenge to put back together , but with the help of this forum and lots of patience I am very happy how it turned out. Just started driving it and making some adjustments and ready to enjoy it.
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07-28-2014, 02:44 PM
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Welcome from Texas!! SWEET 4-eyed
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07-28-2014, 02:49 PM
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Looks great!. I really like the houndstooth seat cover. Congrats on rebuilding this in honor of your dad. I am doing the same thing for the father in law. Thanks for the inspiration.
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07-28-2014, 03:12 PM
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20' Daredevil (Ret)
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Beautiful truck, beautiful restoration. Your dad would be very proud. Congrats on the great restoration and welcome to the board!
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07-28-2014, 03:35 PM
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Nice job and welcome
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07-28-2014, 03:57 PM
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Registered User
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Very nice. The sheet metal lines are perfect and the bed looks awesome!!
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1971 C/10 SWB, 15x8 Rallys, 4.5" X 7" static drop, C-notched, 350/350, 3.73 Posi. .........A 383 and Gear Vendors are on my bucket list. 1972 GMC 4X4 K1500 Survivor - Sold No matter what problems life throws at you, your time on Earth can be incredibly fulfilling and rewarding.....if you just lower your expectations. -Phil Dunphy |
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07-28-2014, 04:22 PM
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Beautifully done! Great job.
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70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394 |
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07-28-2014, 08:39 PM
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Darn nice looking truck!
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07-28-2014, 09:23 PM
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Great truck and great story. Your dad would be proud!
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07-28-2014, 10:08 PM
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awesome job, your dad would be proud
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07-28-2014, 10:16 PM
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Wow, that looks great. I bet your dad is sitting on the seat beside you smiling every time you drive it!
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07-28-2014, 10:21 PM
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Keepin an eye out
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Lookin good/
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07-28-2014, 10:28 PM
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Really nice truck!
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1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man |
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07-29-2014, 12:11 AM
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Thanks to everyone for your support . I learned to drive with this truck. It came with turquoise houndstooth seat from new,but I could not find anyone to make one as original , so I thought the black and white would look okay . It has 255/70/15 rubber . I"ll add a few more pics
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07-29-2014, 09:49 AM
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Rusty Nuts
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Very nice, you did your dad proud!
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07-29-2014, 09:54 AM
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Cluster King
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Excellent restoration and yes your dad would be very proud of your work.
Welcome to the best Chevy truck forum on the planet Tom
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Contact me on all of your gauge cluster needs. I specialize in restoration, repair and parts sales for 67-72 Chevy and GMC trucks. email me at tbonegarris@yahoo.com I am also a dealer for Counterpart for gauge cluster parts only. Also see my facebook page, CG&C |
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07-29-2014, 10:31 AM
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Welcome to the site the truck looks great. Love those 4 eyes!! Jim
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07-29-2014, 06:20 PM
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Sweeeet. Beautiful way to honor your father.
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07-29-2014, 10:17 PM
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Hey 69turqGMC ...
 on one sweet truck. to the forums and  from Ohio 
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A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy.  67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk.  1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc   JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder! |
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