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Idaho64GMC · 02-03-2013, 12:12 AM

Hey all, just joined and this is my first post in the forum. This week (sorry not today but didn't know where to post this) I acquired my grandpa's '64 GMC from my uncle. Pulled out the 250 and 3 speed with overdrive that my uncle had put in it in 1987 because he wants it for his 55 GMC. My plan is to paint it black and put a 455 Olds and turbo 400 in it this summer!

**chevy_man5** · 02-03-2013, 01:16 AM

Welcome from Nampa Idaho64GMC!

Idaho64GMC · 02-03-2013, 01:18 AM

Thank ya sir, glad to have found a forum dedicated to these great pickups

markeb01 · 02-03-2013, 02:14 AM

Welcome to the forum. Make sure to take lots of pictures right away. It's always disappointing after years of upgrades and improvements to discover there aren't any "before" pictures!

suzq044 · 02-03-2013, 04:01 AM

Did a check-up in storage, make sure nothing was stolen out of it. lol

We're selling it - still in project mode. Almost there though - rough interior, etc.
If anyone is interested, let me know

E911manager · 02-03-2013, 08:26 PM

Hung the Queens City AC unit, found the problem with the dash lights. It was the dimmer switch. Bypassed it and they work. Worked on a door today. Found some rust behind the door handle while I was stripping it. Cut it out and worked on skimming it.
Posted via Mobile Device

markeb01 · 02-03-2013, 08:59 PM

Posted my first YouTube video. It's not very good but at least now I know how to get started.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VLNQc...ature=youtu.be

robber grin · 02-03-2013, 09:12 PM

Welcome aboard Idaho...

I spent the afternoon getting my front end back on the ground... 3" drop coils and Bell 2 1/2" drop spindles, McHaughy's (sp?) 6 lug rotors...

Rolling chassis again!

rg

RANDY COX · 02-03-2013, 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by markeb01

Posted my first YouTube video. It's not very good but at least now I know how to get started.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VLNQc...ature=youtu.be

PRETTY COOL...

E911manager · 02-03-2013, 09:17 PM

Night time dash pic...

E911manager · 02-03-2013, 09:24 PM

Lets try this...

raic65 · 02-04-2013, 01:56 AM

Repaired small rust spots in a steel bed floor I will be installing to replace the wood bed.
Posted via Mobile Device

TehNewGuy · 02-04-2013, 05:20 AM

took a buddy out for a birthday ride... On the way back decided to have some fun and dog it out just a bit... Until I went over a canal bridge at 40 mph... Not smart. Nocked out a good size piece of the dougnut between the manifold and the exhaust pipe, not to mention the original 50 year old exhaust came loose and is swaying back and forth... Guess I know what I'll be doing next!!! ohh and welcome Idaho!!!!
Posted via Mobile Device

jbgroby · 02-04-2013, 10:14 AM

[QUOTE=markeb01;5865661]Posted my first YouTube video. It's not very good but at least now I know how to get started.Hey Mark,

Mark, I Felt like I was in the passenger seat right there with you. You have a steady camera setup. ALSO you drive too safe, you have blew that little white rag off the street with the nerve to pass ya.

ljackson · 02-04-2013, 11:55 AM

I picked up my hubcaps and fender badges from the pistriper.

Vernski · 02-04-2013, 04:04 PM

LJackson looks real nice they will look even better on the truck...Vernski

E911manager · 02-06-2013, 10:52 PM

Worked on a door and started on a battery mount under the bed.
Posted via Mobile Device

markeb01 · 02-07-2013, 01:22 AM

Swapped jets and metering rods (richer) in the carb today which didn’t resolve the running out of gas problem at full throttle in 3rd gear. I disconnected the mechanical fuel pressure isolator from the pressure regulator to see if that has any effect. Took it out for a run tonight and it's performing perfectly. Not sure how an isolator can cause so much trouble, but I guess that will be next thing I get to figure out.

robber grin · 02-07-2013, 09:32 AM

Picked up the bed-wood my friend Harry cut out for my truck and stacked it in my basement till I can get back too it.
rg

66-PMD-GMC · 02-07-2013, 10:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by markeb01

Swapped jets and metering rods (richer) in the carb today which didn’t resolve the running out of gas problem at full throttle in 3rd gear. I disconnected the mechanical fuel pressure isolator from the pressure regulator to see if that has any effect. Took it out for a run tonight and it's performing perfectly. Not sure how an isolator can cause so much trouble, but I guess that will be next thing I get to figure out.

The interesting thing about your on going story on your truck is that you don't just disconnect the culprit of any problem you are having and go on...
you figure out what is going wrong and make it right... Nice

weaintscared · 02-07-2013, 02:24 PM

Chrome column came in, Man this looks nice and didn't cost a bunch either....$ 219.00
I'm still stacking up parts Need to start puting things back together

My build
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=468622

88Lt1wagon · 02-07-2013, 02:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by weaintscared

Chrome column came in, Man this looks nice and didn't cost a bunch either....$ 219.00
I'm still stacking up parts Need to start puting things back together

My build
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=468622

Where'd you find that? All the ones I'm seeing are about $500 and up

weaintscared · 02-07-2013, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 88Lt1wagon

Where'd you find that? All the ones I'm seeing are about $500 and up

I bought the one for a floor shifter this is the auto one from the same seller

Check this out on Ebay itm # 321043773957

http://www.ebay.com/itm/CHROME-32-Ti...item4abfb33a05

weaintscared · 02-07-2013, 02:43 PM

It came with the adapter for the 9 screw wheel also thats a $30-40 item by itself

88Lt1wagon · 02-07-2013, 03:58 PM

Wow, does it seem like it'll fit pretty well? That looks like a good deal, I guess I was thinking of the columns in the LMC catalog

02-03-2013, 12:12 AM	#6901
Idaho64GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Twin Falls, Idaho Posts: 70	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Hey all, just joined and this is my first post in the forum. This week (sorry not today but didn't know where to post this) I acquired my grandpa's '64 GMC from my uncle. Pulled out the 250 and 3 speed with overdrive that my uncle had put in it in 1987 because he wants it for his 55 GMC. My plan is to paint it black and put a 455 Olds and turbo 400 in it this summer!

02-03-2013, 01:16 AM	#6902
chevy_man5 GMC's n H.D.'s too! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Nampa, Idaho Posts: 1,583	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Welcome from Nampa Idaho64GMC! __________________ Jason 1960 GMC 4x4 Babe (the Blue Ox) - Build Thread

02-03-2013, 01:18 AM	#6903
Idaho64GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Twin Falls, Idaho Posts: 70	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Thank ya sir, glad to have found a forum dedicated to these great pickups

02-03-2013, 02:14 AM	#6904
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Welcome to the forum. Make sure to take lots of pictures right away. It's always disappointing after years of upgrades and improvements to discover there aren't any "before" pictures! __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444502

02-03-2013, 04:01 AM	#6905
suzq044 Resident Photoshop Nerd Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Gordon, GA Posts: 723	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Did a check-up in storage, make sure nothing was stolen out of it. lol We're selling it - still in project mode. Almost there though - rough interior, etc. If anyone is interested, let me know __________________ PJ - 1966 C10 Panel -- Max² - 1964 Jeep Wagoneer Panel-delivery -- Waiting his turn

02-03-2013, 08:26 PM	#6906
E911manager Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Blanchard Oklahoma Posts: 424	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Hung the Queens City AC unit, found the problem with the dash lights. It was the dimmer switch. Bypassed it and they work. Worked on a door today. Found some rust behind the door handle while I was stripping it. Cut it out and worked on skimming it. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ My Build CAPRICKUP 1964 Chevy SWB on a 94 Caprice http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=492640

02-03-2013, 08:59 PM	#6907
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Posted my first YouTube video. It's not very good but at least now I know how to get started. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VLNQc...ature=youtu.be __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444502

02-03-2013, 09:12 PM	#6908
robber grin Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Sunny Youngwood PA Posts: 463	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Welcome aboard Idaho... I spent the afternoon getting my front end back on the ground... 3" drop coils and Bell 2 1/2" drop spindles, McHaughy's (sp?) 6 lug rotors... Rolling chassis again! rg Attached Images

02-03-2013, 09:17 PM	#6910
E911manager Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Blanchard Oklahoma Posts: 424	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Night time dash pic... __________________ My Build CAPRICKUP 1964 Chevy SWB on a 94 Caprice http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=492640

02-03-2013, 09:24 PM	#6911
E911manager Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Blanchard Oklahoma Posts: 424	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Lets try this... Attached Images __________________ My Build CAPRICKUP 1964 Chevy SWB on a 94 Caprice http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=492640

02-04-2013, 01:56 AM	#6912
raic65 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Bonita, Ca Posts: 154	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Repaired small rust spots in a steel bed floor I will be installing to replace the wood bed. Posted via Mobile Device

02-04-2013, 05:20 AM	#6913
TehNewGuy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Miami, Fl Posts: 86	Re: What did you do to your truck today? took a buddy out for a birthday ride... On the way back decided to have some fun and dog it out just a bit... Until I went over a canal bridge at 40 mph... Not smart. Nocked out a good size piece of the dougnut between the manifold and the exhaust pipe, not to mention the original 50 year old exhaust came loose and is swaying back and forth... Guess I know what I'll be doing next!!! ohh and welcome Idaho!!!! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 LWB Fleet- Project

02-04-2013, 10:14 AM	#6914
jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,768	Re: What did you do to your truck today? [QUOTE=markeb01;5865661]Posted my first YouTube video. It's not very good but at least now I know how to get started.Hey Mark, Mark, I Felt like I was in the passenger seat right there with you. You have a steady camera setup. ALSO you drive too safe, you have blew that little white rag off the street with the nerve to pass ya. __________________ http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829

02-04-2013, 11:55 AM	#6915
ljackson Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Amarillo, Texas Posts: 636	Re: What did you do to your truck today? I picked up my hubcaps and fender badges from the pistriper. Attached Images __________________ Father and son built. Driven daily since 2012. 283, 3 speed. Mostly original. '81 PS and disk front. Fuel tank relocate. Maintenance, repairs and upgrades on his dime now. http://zacks64longfleet.shutterfly.com/ Higher res. photos in my gallery.

02-04-2013, 04:04 PM	#6916
Vernski Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Rathdrum, Idaho Posts: 1,135	Re: What did you do to your truck today? LJackson looks real nice they will look even better on the truck...Vernski



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02-06-2013, 10:52 PM	#6917
E911manager Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Blanchard Oklahoma Posts: 424	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Worked on a door and started on a battery mount under the bed. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ My Build CAPRICKUP 1964 Chevy SWB on a 94 Caprice http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=492640

02-07-2013, 01:22 AM	#6918
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Swapped jets and metering rods (richer) in the carb today which didn’t resolve the running out of gas problem at full throttle in 3rd gear. I disconnected the mechanical fuel pressure isolator from the pressure regulator to see if that has any effect. Took it out for a run tonight and it's performing perfectly. Not sure how an isolator can cause so much trouble, but I guess that will be next thing I get to figure out. __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444502 Last edited by markeb01; 02-07-2013 at 02:46 AM.

02-07-2013, 09:32 AM	#6919
robber grin Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Sunny Youngwood PA Posts: 463	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Picked up the bed-wood my friend Harry cut out for my truck and stacked it in my basement till I can get back too it. rg

02-07-2013, 02:24 PM	#6921
weaintscared Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Sumter SC Posts: 439	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chrome column came in, Man this looks nice and didn't cost a bunch either....$ 219.00 I'm still stacking up parts Need to start puting things back together My build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=468622 Attached Images

02-07-2013, 02:43 PM	#6924
weaintscared Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Sumter SC Posts: 439	Re: What did you do to your truck today? It came with the adapter for the 9 screw wheel also thats a $30-40 item by itself

02-07-2013, 03:58 PM	#6925
88Lt1wagon Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Kennewick, WA Posts: 128	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Wow, does it seem like it'll fit pretty well? That looks like a good deal, I guess I was thinking of the columns in the LMC catalog __________________ -Jason '66 C10 LWB 2 BBL 283 w/ T-5 '90 V1500 Suburban TBI 350 w/ 700R4

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