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11-13-2006, 01:00 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Austin, Texas
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My new project....
It's an '83 GMC with a 305. The best part is that it only has 53000 original miles and it was "donated"
 ! Needs some work but it's all there and thanks to a couple of board members I got it running and home... NOW the fun begins..
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11-13-2006, 02:01 PM
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You want it there when???
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Lewisburg Ky
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Re: My new project....
Looks like a good solid project and now the fun really begins like my 86 Silverado shorty. Keep us posted
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11-14-2006, 10:54 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2000
Location: Cypress, TX
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Re: My new project....
Looks like a good start. If I were you I would consider getting some primer on the hood and roof...
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11-15-2006, 01:09 AM
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Location: NH / MA
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Re: My new project....
take a wire wheel and some good trust paint to that asap. i know the climate in texas is better on these but even still don't want a problem to start for neglect. Looks like a Great start man what are the plans? stock resto? dropped crusier, street rod. mild custem? any way you go that is a better start then most have
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11-15-2006, 01:16 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Arlington, TX
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Re: My new project....
Holy cow, that looks exactly like my old one I sold. it was an 81 though. Scared me though
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11-15-2006, 08:44 PM
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Born a Chevy Man
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Navarre, Florida
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Re: My new project....
Looks like a good project truck.
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11-15-2006, 10:06 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: north tx
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Re: My new project....
ditch the running boards and I see a good canidate for a dropped restomod.
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11-15-2006, 10:20 PM
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Designated A-hole!
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: South Mississippi
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Re: My new project....
Looks like a good project truck.
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11-15-2006, 10:27 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Austin, Texas
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Re: My new project....
Thanks for the encouragement! I've started the cleanup process so I can get a better look at what I have to do. The truck spent most of it's life in Beaumont Tx and since it was parked outside all the time the body has it's fair share of "errosion" but it's not in bad shape over all. The engine and drive train seem to be in good shape also with 53,000 miles it looks to only leak oil from around the valve covers.
As far as plans go... I'm leaning towards "restifying" going with a stock look with better handling and performance but I have to get it all legal first.. One of the reason's it was given to me was because it failed our new state inspection process and the previous owner went to a new vehicle instead. I'll post updates as the project goes along... Thanks again!!
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11-15-2006, 11:50 PM
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Join Date: May 2004
Location: Lubbock, Texas
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Re: My new project....
Looks like a fun project. Looks like a whole lot better than my starting project.
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11-15-2006, 11:57 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Crittenden, KY
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Re: My new project....
Looks like pop them running boards off, lose the toolbox and what's left of the moulding. Then start on the mechanical aspects of it. It looks like a GREAT START!
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11-16-2006, 01:09 AM
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Chevys Kick A$$
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Zootown, MT
Posts: 12,699
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Re: My new project....
Yeah, nice looking start for a project. Sounds like u got some good plans for it.
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