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Old 09-19-2009, 01:17 PM   #1
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New here... my 81 GMC

hey just came across this site and wanted to share my truck. its an 81 gmc 3/4t longbed 4x4. everything is 5000 miles old including the 468 bbc under the hood.

anyway, wanted to say hello. it looks like there is a wealth of knowledge here. i look forward to being addicted to the site.




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Old 09-19-2009, 01:49 PM   #2
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Re: New here... my 81 GMC

wow! bad @ss truck... and stick around and you'll have a hard time leaving.
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Old 09-19-2009, 02:35 PM   #3
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Welcome to the forum. Glad to have you here. That truck is BB&B...Big, Bad, and Blue...
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Old 09-19-2009, 02:45 PM   #4
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I like it!! Welcome
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Old 09-19-2009, 02:58 PM   #5
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that is an incredibly nice truck and not too far off of what im building... except in 2wd... welcome to the site and keep the pics coming
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Old 09-19-2009, 03:00 PM   #6
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This is a great place. And you have got a nice looking truck! Tell us more about it!
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Old 09-19-2009, 03:30 PM   #7
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Awesome truck.What's the deal with the dash pad? Is it a cover?
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Old 09-19-2009, 06:59 PM   #8
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Welcome, nice 4x4
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Old 09-19-2009, 07:05 PM   #9
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Welcome to the site. Nice truck. How many cars have you run over?
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Old 09-20-2009, 02:12 AM   #10
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Yo! Damn dude, nice friggin' truck!
Must be one nice motor too!
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Old 09-20-2009, 09:06 AM   #11
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Welcome an WOW that makes me so jealous!!!! lets see some pics of that motor, we LOVE pics!!!!!!!
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Old 09-20-2009, 09:28 AM   #12
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What do you pull with your truck that you need a brake controller?.......Nice looking truck BTW
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Old 09-20-2009, 09:43 PM   #13
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Welcome! That's a cool truck.
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Old 09-20-2009, 10:00 PM   #14
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howdy!!! clean rig!! bet it doesn't stay that way!!lol looks like it could do some damage in the dirt!
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Old 09-20-2009, 10:19 PM   #15
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Very nice truck
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Old 09-21-2009, 08:33 AM   #16
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Welcome from L.A. Great lookin' ride!
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Old 09-21-2009, 11:23 AM   #17
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Welcome man. Nice looking truck!!
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Old 09-21-2009, 05:39 PM   #18
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Sweet lookin' truck!!!
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Old 09-22-2009, 08:00 PM   #19
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Re: New here... my 81 GMC

Thanks for the compliments guys...always flattering. ill keep posting pics as i make additions and changes. the engine bay has been neglected and will post pics after i detail it. its not much to look at though, as its not all chromed out.

to answer a couple of your questions:

the brake controller is for an enclosed trailer and boat.

the dash is just a slip on cover.
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Old 09-22-2009, 08:11 PM   #20
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Re: New here... my 81 GMC

Welcome from Va. Trucks like yours make us all proud . Im interested in knowing if the dash cover was made to fit or did you just get material & made it fit > any details --where you got it --how you attached it etc. would be appreciated.
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Old 09-23-2009, 02:21 PM   #21
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I also want to know were the pad came from. I am about to order one
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Old 09-23-2009, 06:40 PM   #22
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i am not sure who sells it. it was on the truck when i got it. it is a molded thin plastic slip on / glue on cover that is meant to go over the original pad. i got alot of reciepts with the truck but nothing dash pad related. sorry i cant help.
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