Greetings from Aledo, TX - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

AledoHoss · 02-11-2006, 11:33 AM

Howdy,
Wanted to say Hi and ask a couple of questions.
My '71 GMC is 100% original down to the split rim wheels (see avitar). It has rear leaf springs that the glove box sticker lists that as an option. My question is, was that a common option or were coil springs more common on a 3/4 ton?
Second question, would I be a total idiot for putting the 4x4 drivetrain from my Suburban under this truck as oposed to a total restoration?

SCOTI · 02-11-2006, 12:30 PM

Welcome from Rowlett (Dallas area).

They did use leafs & coils on 3/4 ton trucks but as for which one is more common, I'm not sure. Typically, 1/2 tons Chevys had coils standard, leaf optional. GMC's were just the opposite. I can't say if this was the standard for both the LT & Med duty trucks though.

As long as the 4x4 swap is clean & factory appearing, I wouldn't think it would hurt the value @ all..... it would possibly add to it.

Good luck & share your story as it unfolds.

Rally Nova · 02-11-2006, 12:57 PM

from a fellow Texan!

GMCMAX · 02-11-2006, 02:59 PM

I swapped my 68GMC to 4X4, don't know what it did to the dollar value, but it raised the enjoyment level a bunch.

jsbgump · 02-11-2006, 03:32 PM

Welcome from Fort Worth Texas

krue · 02-11-2006, 10:11 PM

Welcome to the board from South Mississippi. I wouldn't worry as much about value as I would having the truck the way YOU want it.

shaneschevys · 02-12-2006, 02:23 AM

Welcome from another FT Worth member. You should come to one of our DFW board get togethers.

texascowboy593 · 02-12-2006, 02:44 PM

Welcome from Aggieland!

**BillGent** · 02-12-2006, 02:55 PM

Another Welcome from Fort Worth

*bskylerj* · 02-12-2006, 05:41 PM

Welcome from Washington State. It seems like Texas and Washington state are well represented on this board.

86swb · 02-12-2006, 10:08 PM

Welcome from Kentucky.

AledoHoss · 02-13-2006, 12:43 PM

Thanks all!
Looking forward to meeting you fellow Texans! I would like to hear more about the local forum board meetings.
Maybe I'll see some of y'all at the Decatur Swap Meet at the end of the month.

lilred67 · 02-13-2006, 12:56 PM

welcome to the board from weatherford.we are trying to get another DFW board meet date set.the last one in jan. was a good time. i will be going to the decatur swap meet. c-ya there. rusty

**gregfull** · 02-13-2006, 03:31 PM

Welcome from Sugar Land, Texas. Good luck on the GMC.

MDC · 02-13-2006, 03:40 PM

Welcome from Lewisville TX. See you in Decatur. Go to the "Board Get Togethers and Meets" section for other meets.

OJOE · 02-13-2006, 09:24 PM

welcome to the board from montgomery, al

Bandit76 · 02-14-2006, 01:30 AM

Hello from Kelowna,BC

**N2TRUX** · 02-14-2006, 09:08 AM

Welcome to the forum Aledohoss. Glad to have you here. Show us some (bigger) pics of your truck when you have time....

LUV2XCLR8 · 02-16-2006, 06:24 PM

From West TN

a28doc · 02-16-2006, 11:48 PM

welcome to the board
Doc

papawswrench · 02-18-2006, 08:11 PM

from Alvin , Tx .
Seems we have several members from Aledo - where ever that is !! Dallas/Ft Worth area , right ?

Geezer · 02-18-2006, 08:31 PM

It's your truck, whatever i'll make that dog hunt.
Welcome from Spring Branch!

AledoHoss · 02-19-2006, 11:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by papawswrench

from Alvin , Tx .
Seems we have several members from Aledo - where ever that is !! Dallas/Ft Worth area , right ?

Aledo is just west of Fort Worth. How's Nolan doing?

*SassyChevyGirl* · 02-20-2006, 12:15 AM

Hi! Welcome to the board!

97silv5.7 · 02-20-2006, 08:55 PM

Welcome!

02-11-2006, 11:33 AM	#1
AledoHoss Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Aledo, Texas Posts: 12	Greetings from Aledo, TX Howdy, Wanted to say Hi and ask a couple of questions. My '71 GMC is 100% original down to the split rim wheels (see avitar). It has rear leaf springs that the glove box sticker lists that as an option. My question is, was that a common option or were coil springs more common on a 3/4 ton? Second question, would I be a total idiot for putting the 4x4 drivetrain from my Suburban under this truck as oposed to a total restoration? __________________ 1955 Chevy P.U. 1971 GMC 3/4 ton P.U. 2006 2500 HD 4x4 Duramax/Allison

02-11-2006, 12:30 PM	#2
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,923	Re: Greetings from Aledo, TX Welcome from Rowlett (Dallas area). They did use leafs & coils on 3/4 ton trucks but as for which one is more common, I'm not sure. Typically, 1/2 tons Chevys had coils standard, leaf optional. GMC's were just the opposite. I can't say if this was the standard for both the LT & Med duty trucks though. As long as the 4x4 swap is clean & factory appearing, I wouldn't think it would hurt the value @ all..... it would possibly add to it. Good luck & share your story as it unfolds. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

02-11-2006, 12:57 PM	#3
Rally Nova Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Brazoria, Texas Posts: 60	Re: Greetings from Aledo, TX from a fellow Texan! __________________ 1969 GMC C-1500 1972 Rally Nova 1988 Monte Carlo SS 2004 GMC 2500 Crew Cab

02-11-2006, 02:59 PM	#4
GMCMAX Active Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Lower Mid-East Ca. Posts: 326	Re: Greetings from Aledo, TX I swapped my 68GMC to 4X4, don't know what it did to the dollar value, but it raised the enjoyment level a bunch. __________________ Never try to teach a pig to sing; it wastes your time and annoys the pig! Gets More Chicks My lugnuts require more torque than your honda makes! 68 GMC, 4X4 conversion w/73 k20 running gear and springs, 350 4spd, 4.10's, D44 powerlok front, 14BFF govlock rear, 33" tires, lifted 4".

02-11-2006, 03:32 PM	#5
jsbgump Gone Fishing Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76135 Posts: 12,361	Re: Greetings from Aledo, TX Welcome from Fort Worth Texas __________________ 68 Chevy Short Fleetside LSX Swap Under Way 3.73 posi 2.5/4 drop Frame of resto has been started 2022 Hyundai Tucson Limited 2019 Chevy Traverse Redline Edition Wifes Ride Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3483616

02-11-2006, 10:11 PM	#6
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: Greetings from Aledo, TX Welcome to the board from South Mississippi. I wouldn't worry as much about value as I would having the truck the way YOU want it. __________________ "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"

02-12-2006, 02:23 AM	#7
shaneschevys Its always something! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: FT Worth,TX Posts: 4,992	Re: Greetings from Aledo, TX Welcome from another FT Worth member. You should come to one of our DFW board get togethers. __________________ 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**

02-12-2006, 02:44 PM	#8
texascowboy593 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southeast Tx Posts: 1,302	Re: Greetings from Aledo, TX Welcome from Aggieland! __________________ "The rays of light thru the Shiner Bock bottle make me wanna turn the key and put down the throttle...and get lost down 35" - Jason Boland www.YouTube.com/user/593Films - Watch My Videos! 1977 Silverado K10 2014 Dodge Durango (Wife-mobile) 2008 Dodge Ram Lone Star Edition (Daily driver)

02-12-2006, 02:55 PM	#9
BillGent Pretty But Evil Doggy Woggy. Join Date: May 2003 Location: Ft Worth Posts: 6,303	Re: Greetings from Aledo, TX Another Welcome from Fort Worth

02-12-2006, 05:41 PM	#10
bskylerj Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: SPOKANE, WASHINGTON Posts: 1,001	Re: Greetings from Aledo, TX Welcome from Washington State. It seems like Texas and Washington state are well represented on this board.

02-12-2006, 10:08 PM	#11
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Re: Greetings from Aledo, TX Welcome from Kentucky. __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS

02-13-2006, 12:43 PM	#12
AledoHoss Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Aledo, Texas Posts: 12	Re: Greetings from Aledo, TX Thanks all! Looking forward to meeting you fellow Texans! I would like to hear more about the local forum board meetings. Maybe I'll see some of y'all at the Decatur Swap Meet at the end of the month. __________________ 1955 Chevy P.U. 1971 GMC 3/4 ton P.U. 2006 2500 HD 4x4 Duramax/Allison

02-13-2006, 12:56 PM	#13
lilred67 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: weatherford,texas Posts: 1,003	Re: Greetings from Aledo, TX welcome to the board from weatherford.we are trying to get another DFW board meet date set.the last one in jan. was a good time. i will be going to the decatur swap meet. c-ya there. rusty

02-13-2006, 03:31 PM	#14
gregfull Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Richmond, Texas Posts: 598	Re: Greetings from Aledo, TX Welcome from Sugar Land, Texas. Good luck on the GMC. __________________ My Suburban Project 72 Suburban 68 SWB 57 Belair 55 Cameo 06 Chevy 1/2 ton crew 09 Suburban

02-13-2006, 03:40 PM	#15
MDC Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: N Texas Posts: 727	Re: Greetings from Aledo, TX Welcome from Lewisville TX. See you in Decatur. Go to the "Board Get Togethers and Meets" section for other meets. __________________ 67 C10 Shortbed 327 05 F150 4x4 NO APPOLOGIES 's 02 Xpress X19 02 Yamaha VMax 150 www.xpressboats.com Nothing says 'poor craftmanship' like wrinkles in your duct tape



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02-13-2006, 09:24 PM	#16
OJOE Crew Cut Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: MONTGOMERY,AL Posts: 757	Re: Greetings from Aledo, TX welcome to the board from montgomery, al __________________ 85 SWB 1/2 TON CREWCAB/5.3 03 CHEV 3500 DURAMAX CREW CAB 85 CHEV SWB/TPI 06 CHEV TAHOE (WIFES) 30 MODEL A HOT ROD 07 HARLEY DAVIDSON BAGGER 09 STREET GLIDE AN D A LOT MORE JUNK

02-14-2006, 01:30 AM	#17
Bandit76 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: BC Canada Posts: 3,606	Re: Greetings from Aledo, TX Hello from Kelowna,BC __________________ 2011 Chev Silverado LT 1500 4x4 Crew Cab 5.3l 2005 Toyota 4Runner family beater ...would have more but my yard ain't all that big... ..nothing like a Chevy fence all bought and paid for.. ...there's a few holes in it though...

02-14-2006, 09:08 AM	#18
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: Greetings from Aledo, TX Welcome to the forum Aledohoss. Glad to have you here. Show us some (bigger) pics of your truck when you have time.... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

02-16-2006, 06:24 PM	#19
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,470	Re: Greetings from Aledo, TX From West TN __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Big Piggy: "Goliath" 07 Kodiak C4500 Lil Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

02-16-2006, 11:48 PM	#20
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02-18-2006, 08:11 PM	#21
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02-18-2006, 08:31 PM	#22
Geezer Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Spring Branch Texas Posts: 177	Re: Greetings from Aledo, TX It's your truck, whatever i'll make that dog hunt. Welcome from Spring Branch! __________________ If you can't drive it park it! If you can't park it milk it!

02-20-2006, 12:15 AM	#24
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