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07-25-2011, 11:32 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Gilbert, AZ
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New to the forum from AZ
Was glad to find this forum, looks like a great place!
I'll keep it short, basically I learned to drive a stick on my dad's 1966 Chevy w/3 on the tree back in the early 80s. I always loved that truck. Fast forward many years and I made the decision I had to have something similar. After searching, I ran across one on craigslist that was rough on the outside but solid and ran great. It's a 1964 GMC 1500 longbed stepside w/305v6, 4 speed. Whenever someone would see it they would say "cool truck... does it run?" Well, I got it back from paint a couple of weeks ago so it looks like a real runner now. I have some things to finish up on it to get it complete, but there will always be something to tinker with, which is why I love it. Enough talking, here's the pics:     The color came out great, but was a bit brighter than I was expecting. It looked much more subdued on the paint chip. But I love it, especially in the low light.  Bed wood is done, just not installed. It is painted gray, and the metal strips are body color.  Does this bumper make my ass look fat?  I'm re-thinking the white stripe on the tailgate, but will wait until I get a small plain bumper to decide. Those hideous trailer lights have been replaced already.   I already have new clear signal lights in. One of my big decisions was what to do with the grille, and I am VERY VERY happy with how it turned out. 
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07-25-2011, 11:59 AM
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1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60
 
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Re: New to the forum from AZ
Wow!, that is absolutely stunning! I love the color and the accents you put on there. I would leave the bumper, it is a large insurance policy against stupid drivers.
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07-25-2011, 12:31 PM
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Hell yeah!!!
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Location: canyon country Ca.
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Re: New to the forum from AZ
Welcome to the forum. My truck started out as a longbed stepside too, though it is now a fleetside. I like the stock a/c unit in your truck, the whole thing as a matter of fact.
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07-25-2011, 12:44 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Gold Canyon Arizona
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Re: New to the forum from AZ
nice! very nice ! and welcome from queen creek.......
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07-25-2011, 12:51 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Safford,AZ
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Re: New to the forum from AZ
Welcome from Tucson - Nice truck
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07-25-2011, 12:59 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Kalamazoo, MI
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Re: New to the forum from AZ
Welcome aboard mate! WOW Your truck looks great!!! Really like the colors, throw us another couple of pics of the tailgate before you paint over.
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07-25-2011, 01:00 PM
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Who Me?
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Royal Palm Beach, FL
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Re: New to the forum from AZ
You dont waste anytime making a GRAND entrance do you???
Well done and welcome!!
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07-25-2011, 01:04 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Longview, Texas
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Re: New to the forum from AZ
Welcome aboard! That is one slick truck you have there.
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07-25-2011, 01:40 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Phoenix, AZ
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Re: New to the forum from AZ
welcome kat , nice work
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07-25-2011, 02:14 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Crosby, Texas
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Re: New to the forum from AZ
Glad you are aboard
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07-25-2011, 03:33 PM
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Custom Builder
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Location: Carlsbad, California
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Re: New to the forum from AZ
Welcome and Great GMC!!!
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07-25-2011, 08:33 PM
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Resistance is Futile
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Mesa,Arizona
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Re: New to the forum from AZ
 from Mesa!!! Truck looks great with the new paint.
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07-25-2011, 08:49 PM
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Re: New to the forum from AZ
Nice ride welcome aboard
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07-26-2011, 12:00 AM
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Re: New to the forum from AZ
welcome to the forum glad you found us!! diggin the paint job alot!! i usually dont like those wagon wheel rims but dont look that bad on your truck..and the a/c looks cool in there, i need to find one...once again welcome and jfyi these guys here are some of the best guys ive met on car/truck forums on the web and love to answer and help so dont be scared to ask ?'s and we always love to see pics !!!
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07-26-2011, 12:50 AM
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Re: New to the forum from AZ
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 I was thinking the same thing. Nice truck! Love it, very nicely put together. And nice transformation.
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07-26-2011, 12:50 AM
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Location: Mesa, Az.
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Re: New to the forum from AZ
welcome from mesa. im diggin the ac unit, nice color too...so it looks like your pretty much done then
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07-26-2011, 01:04 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
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Re: New to the forum from AZ
Welcome to the forum
 Your truck looks very nice. I don't think I would change a thing about the paint. Do you have any plans for the drivetrain and running gear?
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07-26-2011, 02:22 AM
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But Found Her 25yrs Later!
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Re: New to the forum from AZ
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Yes, this is a great place. It's the most friendliest forum I have ever been a member of.
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07-26-2011, 06:09 AM
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Re: New to the forum from AZ
Great looking truck! Nice colors!
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07-26-2011, 08:13 AM
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Hollister, CA.
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Re: New to the forum from AZ
Your truck looks amazing ... paint style looks perfect,
Welcome to the family !
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07-26-2011, 09:33 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Gilbert, AZ
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Re: New to the forum from AZ
Thanks for the warm welcome guys! It's good to see some other AZ guys here who are crazy enough to ride around in a steel box in the 110 degree heat.
I still have a list of things to do (I'm sure you are all very aware of that process) so I am sure I'll have some questions. And I'll be posting up pics when I get the bed in. Or maybe as I am putting it in, depending on how smoothly it goes. wc63, although it looks much more done than before, I still have plenty left. Nothing too major though. If it were ever really "done" I'm not sure what I'd do. losthope, I wouldn't say those wheels would be my first choice either, but since they were on there I think they worked out pretty well. Not sure how many options I have without changing out the rear axle/hub. I'd definitely have question about how to do that. Captainfab, I've definitely thought about changing the gearing. One of my requirements for the truck was that it HAD to be a manual trans. But I don't even really use 1st gear at all. That will probably be a future project though. Again, I'd definitely have questions about that process though. |
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07-26-2011, 10:46 AM
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Location: gilbert, az
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Re: New to the forum from AZ
Welcome from Gilbert...Truck looks good man~
all your answers are on this forum...so let er rip... There are a few sets of 5 slot mags on craigs list right now..what kinda wheels do you want to goto?
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07-26-2011, 11:09 AM
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Location: Gilbert, AZ
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Re: New to the forum from AZ
Hey erock805,
I'm thinking something plain - like steel wheels, painted white (possibly blue), with moon chrome hubcaps. I don't know really, but probably nothing hot-roddish or chromey. I just don't see this truck as a hot-rod. To get anything to fit, I'd obviously have to change out the hubs. I'm 99.99% sure that can be done but am pretty clueless on what the process might be or how much it would cost. I have to watch out for buying up parts I "may" use someday, that can get me in trouble.
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07-26-2011, 08:13 PM
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Re: New to the forum from AZ
YES! Another GMC _ Great Looking Truck
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07-26-2011, 08:57 PM
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Re: New to the forum from AZ
Excellent job, and welcome to the forum!
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