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**68bowtie** · 08-18-2023, 10:40 AM

Great write up. Cool man!

**Ol Blue K20** · 08-18-2023, 11:41 AM

Very nice!!!

**Palf70Step** · 08-18-2023, 12:46 PM

Very nice article.

SCHRUMGMC · 08-18-2023, 07:04 PM

Thank you for your kinds words so far everyone !!!

**special-K** · 08-19-2023, 07:50 AM

Congratulations from another died in wool GMC man

**Sheepdip** · 08-19-2023, 10:03 AM

Great History on the Family GMC!

SCHRUMGMC · 09-05-2023, 06:52 PM

It had over around 75k original miles back in mid April. I now have over 80,000 miles

The front desk of the transmission is bad, and it definitely needs new brakes and shocks soon

I had a AC belt put on it, and the compressor works!! Just blows hot air though ha ha.

How do I convert it to modern refrigerate so I can use the cold AC?

**Getter-Done** · 09-05-2023, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by SCHRUMGMC

It had over around 75k original miles back in mid April. I now have over 80,000 miles

The front desk of the transmission is bad, and it definitely needs new brakes and shocks soon

I had a AC belt put on it, and the compressor works!! Just blows hot air though ha ha.

How do I convert it to modern refrigerate so I can use the cold AC?

Here is One of the Threads about this.

(How do I convert it to modern refrigerate so I can use the cold AC?)

I hope this Helps.

Link: https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...ter+valve+r134

SCHRUMGMC · 09-05-2023, 07:46 PM

Thank you very much.

Eventually I’m going to have to get the voltage regulator fixed, as the high beams short out and it scares me. I had the dimmer switch replaced and it still does it

**too much stuff** · 09-05-2023, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by SCHRUMGMC

Thank you very much.

Eventually I’m going to have to get the voltage regulator fixed, as the high beams short out and it scares me. I had the dimmer switch replaced and it still does it

I would fix that sooner than later or you will have many other problems...

SCHRUMGMC · 09-05-2023, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by too much stuff

I would fix that sooner than later or you will have many other problems...

It’s on the list. I’m not in the best of places health wise right now, and trying to manage my health issues first. It’s on the top priority along with the brakes

KevinK7 · 09-05-2023, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by SCHRUMGMC

It’s on the list. I’m not in the best of places health wise right now, and trying to manage my health issues first. It’s on the top priority along with the brakes

Prayers for sure on the health. The truck can wait...
Hope all is well...

**Getter-Done** · 09-05-2023, 09:31 PM

X 2 on this

SCHRUMGMC · 09-06-2023, 04:40 PM

Thank you. While I’m not able to do what I love, I can still enjoy joy rides with it and smile the entire trip!!

SCHRUMGMC · 10-23-2023, 02:35 AM

Quick update. The engine, transmission rebuilds are in the works. The entire brake and suspension replacements are in the pipeline

Going back to stock specs and colors. Basically when my great grandfather popped the hood at the dealership and got him to buy the truck is what I am aiming for

The trucks got nearly 83,000 original miles but since I’m having the other stuff done, I figured I’d go ahead and have the stock 350 rebuilt

It’s going to be pretty nice when it’s all said and done

I’ve enjoyed the heck out of driving it and making memories with shows and joyrides in it

**68bowtie** · 10-23-2023, 09:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SCHRUMGMC

Going back to stock specs and colors. Basically when my great grandfather popped the hood at the dealership and got him to buy the truck is what I am aiming for

That’s exactly what I wanted to hear

LT7A · 10-23-2023, 03:39 PM

Congratulations on getting the truck! It's cool to see how much you are enjoying it.

MS66 · 10-25-2023, 08:44 AM

This is cool! Congratulations. Truck looking good with the factory wheels, look much better on this truck!

**Ol Blue K20** · 10-25-2023, 05:19 PM

I hope your health issues aren't real serious and you recover soon!

SCHRUMGMC · 10-29-2023, 10:40 AM

Planning on buying new inner fenders, new gmc core support to fix the rusted out places in the front end of the truck. Going with a raptor lined color matched bed liner for the inside of the truck bed. It’s going to be very nice and when the cargo light hits it, it’s going to glisten and shine at night

Had an issue with the drivers side exhaust manifold, it cracked in half. Never seen anything like it. But it’s a first for me

Going to have the steering column rebuilt as well. The transmission is leaking from every where possible.

The front brakes and suspension will be replaced, painted semi gloss black and make it look new. The rest of the suspension and brakes will also be replaced as I’ve mentioned before

The engine will just be rebuilt since everything else is. Stock specs and colors. Air conditioning conversion kit. New radiator and hoses throughout the engine bay. 1 wire alternator too.

Keeping this truck basically stock. Just upgrading things for reliability and safety issues

I am so excited to have all of this work done

SCHRUMGMC · 11-14-2023, 07:04 PM

Thank you to GMC!!!! The company sent me this

I love it

**68 C10 Driver** · 11-14-2023, 08:08 PM

Great story, glad it all came together for you. I personally want to thank you for sharing your story with us. You now have a family heirloom to pass on to your kids and they can pass on to theirs. Our C10 has been in the family since 1983 and it will also get passed down to our children one day...one day way in the future.

I look forward to more on your truck, keep the posts coming.

Cheers!

SCHRUMGMC · 11-15-2023, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by 68 C10 Driver

Great story, glad it all came together for you. I personally want to thank you for sharing your story with us. You now have a family heirloom to pass on to your kids and they can pass on to theirs. Our C10 has been in the family since 1983 and it will also get passed down to our children one day...one day way in the future.

I look forward to more on your truck, keep the posts coming.

Cheers!

I drive it daily and I am honestly just astonished that I have it and am driving it. When I never thought it was possible. Quite literally, never thought I’d ever see it again. My mind was so stuck on it that I never stopped thinking about it. The thought would be suppressed for a while but would sneak back up when I saw a c10 or so. I had a 71 gmc custom, but it wasn’t the same. That’s why I sold that one because I wanted my grandfathers gmc

One thing I’ve learned about it all is.

You don’t tell me something can’t be done because I find a way

Everyone has said that I’m very determined once my mind gets set

**special-K** · 11-16-2023, 08:04 AM

I wish you could figure out how to share that video that your truck was used in

SCHRUMGMC · 11-17-2023, 05:50 PM

I’d have to upload it to YouTube

08-18-2023, 10:40 AM	#126
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,416	Re: Got the message!!! Grandfathers 1971 GMC Great write up. Cool man! __________________ I live in California, but identify as a Texan "If a job's worth doing, it's worth doing well" Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh)

08-18-2023, 11:41 AM	#127
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,834	Re: Got the message!!! Grandfathers 1971 GMC Very nice!!! __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

08-18-2023, 12:46 PM	#128
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,670	Re: Got the message!!! Grandfathers 1971 GMC Very nice article. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

08-18-2023, 07:04 PM	#129
SCHRUMGMC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,989	Re: Got the message!!! Grandfathers 1971 GMC Thank you for your kinds words so far everyone !!! __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra 1959 GMC 100

08-19-2023, 07:50 AM	#130
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Got the message!!! Grandfathers 1971 GMC Congratulations from another died in wool GMC man __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

08-19-2023, 10:03 AM	#131
Sheepdip Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Waterford California Posts: 2,388	Re: Got the message!!! Grandfathers 1971 GMC Great History on the Family GMC!

09-05-2023, 06:52 PM	#132
SCHRUMGMC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,989	Re: Got the message!!! Grandfathers 1971 GMC It had over around 75k original miles back in mid April. I now have over 80,000 miles The front desk of the transmission is bad, and it definitely needs new brakes and shocks soon I had a AC belt put on it, and the compressor works!! Just blows hot air though ha ha. How do I convert it to modern refrigerate so I can use the cold AC? __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra 1959 GMC 100

09-05-2023, 07:46 PM	#134
SCHRUMGMC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,989	Re: Got the message!!! Grandfathers 1971 GMC Thank you very much. Eventually I’m going to have to get the voltage regulator fixed, as the high beams short out and it scares me. I had the dimmer switch replaced and it still does it __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra 1959 GMC 100

09-05-2023, 09:31 PM	#138
Getter-Done Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: TN. Posts: 7,766	Re: Got the message!!! Grandfathers 1971 GMC X 2 on this __________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________ 84 Chevy K-20 63 Impala (my high school car) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...Crew Cab Build

09-06-2023, 04:40 PM	#139
SCHRUMGMC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,989	Re: Got the message!!! Grandfathers 1971 GMC Thank you. While I’m not able to do what I love, I can still enjoy joy rides with it and smile the entire trip!! Attached Images __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra 1959 GMC 100

10-23-2023, 02:35 AM	#140
SCHRUMGMC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,989	Re: Got the message!!! Grandfathers 1971 GMC Quick update. The engine, transmission rebuilds are in the works. The entire brake and suspension replacements are in the pipeline Going back to stock specs and colors. Basically when my great grandfather popped the hood at the dealership and got him to buy the truck is what I am aiming for The trucks got nearly 83,000 original miles but since I’m having the other stuff done, I figured I’d go ahead and have the stock 350 rebuilt It’s going to be pretty nice when it’s all said and done I’ve enjoyed the heck out of driving it and making memories with shows and joyrides in it Attached Images __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra 1959 GMC 100

10-23-2023, 03:39 PM	#142
LT7A Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: PNW Posts: 3,515	Re: Got the message!!! Grandfathers 1971 GMC Congratulations on getting the truck! It's cool to see how much you are enjoying it.

10-25-2023, 08:44 AM	#143
MS66 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Florence, MS. Posts: 89	Re: Got the message!!! Grandfathers 1971 GMC This is cool! Congratulations. Truck looking good with the factory wheels, look much better on this truck!

10-25-2023, 05:19 PM	#144
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,834	Re: Got the message!!! Grandfathers 1971 GMC I hope your health issues aren't real serious and you recover soon! __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

10-29-2023, 10:40 AM	#145
SCHRUMGMC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,989	Re: Got the message!!! Grandfathers 1971 GMC Planning on buying new inner fenders, new gmc core support to fix the rusted out places in the front end of the truck. Going with a raptor lined color matched bed liner for the inside of the truck bed. It’s going to be very nice and when the cargo light hits it, it’s going to glisten and shine at night Had an issue with the drivers side exhaust manifold, it cracked in half. Never seen anything like it. But it’s a first for me Going to have the steering column rebuilt as well. The transmission is leaking from every where possible. The front brakes and suspension will be replaced, painted semi gloss black and make it look new. The rest of the suspension and brakes will also be replaced as I’ve mentioned before The engine will just be rebuilt since everything else is. Stock specs and colors. Air conditioning conversion kit. New radiator and hoses throughout the engine bay. 1 wire alternator too. Keeping this truck basically stock. Just upgrading things for reliability and safety issues I am so excited to have all of this work done Attached Images __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra 1959 GMC 100 Last edited by SCHRUMGMC; 10-29-2023 at 11:56 AM.



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11-14-2023, 07:04 PM	#146
SCHRUMGMC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,989	Re: Got the message!!! Grandfathers 1971 GMC Thank you to GMC!!!! The company sent me this I love it Attached Images __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra 1959 GMC 100

11-14-2023, 08:08 PM	#147
68 C10 Driver Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Kathleen, GA Posts: 620	Re: Got the message!!! Grandfathers 1971 GMC Great story, glad it all came together for you. I personally want to thank you for sharing your story with us. You now have a family heirloom to pass on to your kids and they can pass on to theirs. Our C10 has been in the family since 1983 and it will also get passed down to our children one day...one day way in the future. I look forward to more on your truck, keep the posts coming. Cheers!

11-16-2023, 08:04 AM	#149
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Got the message!!! Grandfathers 1971 GMC I wish you could figure out how to share that video that your truck was used in __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

11-17-2023, 05:50 PM	#150
SCHRUMGMC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,989	Re: Got the message!!! Grandfathers 1971 GMC I’d have to upload it to YouTube __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra 1959 GMC 100

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