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06-22-2013, 03:37 AM | #1 |
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"Hole in the Head" 48 GMC
I'm calling it that because that's about how much we need another project around here.
But, my son likes it and I hope it grows on me. He found this outside of Tulsa last week and after going back and forth with the owner a bit arrived at an agreement. He put a retainer on it and will pick it up after his next pay check. It's a 48 GMC that, although rich in patina, doesn't seem to have any through rust anywhere. Definately missing some parts here and there, and some dents and dings, but not too bad. Was "running when parked" 30 some years ago and we'll play around with trying to get it to run, but probably won't keep it stock. Few pics...
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06-22-2013, 03:41 AM | #2 |
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Few more pics...
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06-22-2013, 07:49 AM | #3 |
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your rite you don't need an other project, i think you should let me help you and take this off your hands. looks like a nice ride to be, good luck.
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06-22-2013, 08:33 AM | #4 |
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Totally cool truck, thanks for the pictures!
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06-22-2013, 09:12 AM | #5 |
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Re: "Hole in the Head" 48 GMC
I like the grille! I know where there is another one like it
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06-22-2013, 02:11 PM | #6 | |
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Thanks and your more than welcome!! I looked all through your build...not one pic of that grill you're talking about! Lots of nice home brew solutions going on there...gonna be stealing some ideas from you. By the way, where's your update pics??? I wanna see what you've got done over the last year or so...
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06-22-2013, 09:16 PM | #7 |
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Re: "Hole in the Head" 48 GMC
holy smoley that OK sun must be brutal
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06-23-2013, 01:35 AM | #8 |
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Yep, that patina is carried right over to the inside
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06-26-2013, 07:56 PM | #9 |
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Good looking project !
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06-27-2013, 01:40 AM | #10 |
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Thanks fb51, what did you end up doing with that 49 you picked up in March?? You were hoping to have it running this summer...
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06-27-2013, 06:29 PM | #11 |
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The 49 is still sitting right where I unloaded it. Waiting on my shop to get finished. They promised me it would be ready in two weeks. Meanwhile I have been working on my 51 flatbed at a buddys shop. Problem is he is an hour and a half away, so only get down there on the weekends.
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I got to get on the up dates. it seems every time I get started something happens and I get distracted. |
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06-27-2013, 10:18 PM | #13 |
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here are a couple. I haven't decided if I am going to use it yet though.
The good thing is it would give me more room for a A/C condenser and electric fan in front of the radiator. |
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06-27-2013, 11:46 PM | #15 | |
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Your grill looks to be in better shape than ours, there doesn't seem to be that many being built...maybe the production numbers were lower , anyway, my vote is to use it
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06-28-2013, 09:20 AM | #16 | |
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I haven't seen very many of those grilles. I do have one picture of a truck with one from the NSRA nationals about four years ago. To me they are ugly but in a cool sort of way. If I use it, it would sure give the truck character. My dad got that truck for just that grille maybe 20 years ago. Good thing that's all he wanted. |
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06-28-2013, 03:42 PM | #17 |
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Yes Rock as soon as I can get everything squared away in the shop I plan on the 51 being the first to go in. Hey the very first vehicle I ever owned was a 1950 GMC. It was my first custom resto with my dad. We rattle canned the interior, and installed a rubber floor mat mail ordered from JC Whitney. That was 43 years ago, I was 15 at the time. Been bit by the truck bug ever since. 47-54's have always been my favorite.
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I like it because its different
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06-29-2013, 03:14 PM | #20 |
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Rock, wish I knew what ever happened to it. I traded it off right after I got my license for a 1964 Impala 2dr hdt.
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07-03-2013, 12:42 AM | #21 |
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We got the 48 home...don't know how soon we'll be able to devote some time to it, but at least it's out of the weather now.
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