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GM-power · 07-17-2012, 11:38 PM

After waiting for twp and a half months I picked my new truck. Its a 79 GMC Sierra classic heavy-half. Brand new rebuilt motor got mounted, new brakes, hoses and belts, a/c works, has all the trim to. Its clear coat is faded and has minor rust. Picked it up for $1890 I think that's a good deal. My only issue is when I turn the the right turn signal on it is solid and doesn't blink. Im pretty sure that the light is not in all the way because the back right light doesn't light up all the time. Well the signal works occasionally. Any ideas? Also I am going to attempt to upload pic tomorrow night.
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frog210 · 07-17-2012, 11:48 PM

brake switch?
Dirty or lose connection

HTX86chevy · 07-18-2012, 07:38 AM

this truck doesn't exist if there are no pics lol. Just kidding.
pics would be great though.

GM-power · 07-18-2012, 08:03 AM

@HTX. I got to work and don't have much access to a computer at home. So ill try to post pics mobile
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GM-power · 07-18-2012, 09:56 PM

Well I fixed the rear lights. I ended up replacing the bulbs after I dropped and broke them. I was not able to get pics today but hopefully soon!
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GM-power · 07-19-2012, 08:29 PM

pics
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GM-power · 07-19-2012, 08:35 PM

More!
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mopar346 · 07-19-2012, 08:37 PM

Welcome to the forum, not a pick up (pun intended) at all.

GM-power · 07-19-2012, 08:47 PM

I believe it has 136,000 miles. I have some work to do but im taking it slow.
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motornut · 07-19-2012, 09:50 PM

nice one
i was checkin it out and noticed the clock dead center...
mine has that one too but over in the glove box dash pad
maybe a dealer item?

GM-power · 07-19-2012, 10:08 PM

@motornut does your clock work? It could be. I havnt seen alot of them around.
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motornut · 07-19-2012, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by GM-power

@motornut does your clock work? It could be. I havnt seen alot of them around.
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it was but i disconnected it,seemed very dim
it has a wiper delay (unknown type)
and a in/out temp reader thing middle on the dash pad

6772fan · 07-19-2012, 10:58 PM

Nice original short bed truck and an awesome price. You did well!

GM-power · 07-19-2012, 11:23 PM

@6772fan, thank you. My square knowledge wasn't alot so after going on here I figured it was a good deal. The engine needed mounting and all that goes with that. I bought the truck from my family's mechanic for $1570 and was charged only for parts.

@motornut what year is that truck?
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motornut · 07-19-2012, 11:27 PM

@motornut what year is that truck?
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Green is 79
Red is 78
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GM-power · 07-19-2012, 11:29 PM

I need to get a under dash floorlight. Did not know they had them. Nice trucks btw!
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raws67 · 07-19-2012, 11:29 PM

Nice looking truck! It looks like its still in original paint which should be a single stage paint. You might be suprised at how well it will clean up with a little wet sanding and buffing!

GM-power · 07-19-2012, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by raws67

Nice looking truck! It looks like its still in original paint which should be a single stage paint. You might be suprised at how well it will clean up with a little wet sanding and buffing!

Thank you! As far as I know everything is original except the motor rebuild. The truck from a distance looks like it has a clear coat on it still.
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motornut · 07-19-2012, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by GM-power

I need to get a under dash floorlight. Did not know they had them. Nice trucks btw!
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Thanks
Wonder can you tellif yours was born in Canada ?
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GM-power · 07-19-2012, 11:44 PM

Its from St. Louis according to the vin. Does it look Canadian?
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broey · 07-20-2012, 01:03 AM

sweet truck!

Dingman · 07-20-2012, 01:44 AM

Love the squares. Good find.....

motornut · 07-20-2012, 06:18 AM

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Originally Posted by GM-power

Its from St. Louis according to the vin. Does it look Canadian?
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Lol no
I was wondering more if the clock might be from Canadian tire
I think the temp thing was " pulsar" a brand name
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GM-power · 07-20-2012, 10:56 AM

Thank guys!
my clock doesn't work either, but how many automotive clocks really work? Lol
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kelsfine69 · 07-20-2012, 12:59 PM

Clock is an old Radio Shack item from the 80's I belive,

07-17-2012, 11:38 PM	#1
GM-power Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Little Rock, Arkansas Posts: 770	picked my first square up! After waiting for twp and a half months I picked my new truck. Its a 79 GMC Sierra classic heavy-half. Brand new rebuilt motor got mounted, new brakes, hoses and belts, a/c works, has all the trim to. Its clear coat is faded and has minor rust. Picked it up for $1890 I think that's a good deal. My only issue is when I turn the the right turn signal on it is solid and doesn't blink. Im pretty sure that the light is not in all the way because the back right light doesn't light up all the time. Well the signal works occasionally. Any ideas? Also I am going to attempt to upload pic tomorrow night. Posted via Mobile Device

07-17-2012, 11:48 PM	#2
frog210 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 784	Re: picked my first square up! brake switch? Dirty or lose connection

07-18-2012, 07:38 AM	#3
HTX86chevy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 349	Re: picked my first square up! this truck doesn't exist if there are no pics lol. Just kidding. pics would be great though. __________________

07-18-2012, 08:03 AM	#4
GM-power Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Little Rock, Arkansas Posts: 770	Re: picked my first square up! @HTX. I got to work and don't have much access to a computer at home. So ill try to post pics mobile Posted via Mobile Device

07-18-2012, 09:56 PM	#5
GM-power Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Little Rock, Arkansas Posts: 770	Re: picked my first square up! Well I fixed the rear lights. I ended up replacing the bulbs after I dropped and broke them. I was not able to get pics today but hopefully soon! Posted via Mobile Device

07-19-2012, 08:29 PM	#6
GM-power Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Little Rock, Arkansas Posts: 770	Re: picked my first square up! pics Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

07-19-2012, 08:35 PM	#7
GM-power Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Little Rock, Arkansas Posts: 770	Re: picked my first square up! More! Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

07-19-2012, 08:37 PM	#8
mopar346 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Quincy, FL Posts: 533	Re: picked my first square up! Welcome to the forum, not a pick up (pun intended) at all.

07-19-2012, 08:47 PM	#9
GM-power Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Little Rock, Arkansas Posts: 770	Re: picked my first square up! I believe it has 136,000 miles. I have some work to do but im taking it slow. Posted via Mobile Device

07-19-2012, 09:50 PM	#10
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: picked my first square up! nice one i was checkin it out and noticed the clock dead center... mine has that one too but over in the glove box dash pad maybe a dealer item? Attached Images __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350

07-19-2012, 10:08 PM	#11
GM-power Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Little Rock, Arkansas Posts: 770	Re: picked my first square up! @motornut does your clock work? It could be. I havnt seen alot of them around. Posted via Mobile Device

07-19-2012, 10:58 PM	#13
6772fan Active Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: East Texas Posts: 380	Re: picked my first square up! Nice original short bed truck and an awesome price. You did well! __________________ Lane 1979 Chevy SWB- (Second owner- Father in Law was first) 1979 Chevy Silverado SWB-Red/Red

07-19-2012, 11:23 PM	#14
GM-power Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Little Rock, Arkansas Posts: 770	Re: picked my first square up! @6772fan, thank you. My square knowledge wasn't alot so after going on here I figured it was a good deal. The engine needed mounting and all that goes with that. I bought the truck from my family's mechanic for $1570 and was charged only for parts. @motornut what year is that truck? Posted via Mobile Device

07-19-2012, 11:27 PM	#15
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: picked my first square up! @motornut what year is that truck? Posted via Mobile Device[/quote] Green is 79 Red is 78 Posted via Mobile Device __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350

07-19-2012, 11:29 PM	#16
GM-power Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Little Rock, Arkansas Posts: 770	Re: picked my first square up! I need to get a under dash floorlight. Did not know they had them. Nice trucks btw! Posted via Mobile Device



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07-19-2012, 11:29 PM	#17
raws67 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: lemoore ca Posts: 126	Re: picked my first square up! Nice looking truck! It looks like its still in original paint which should be a single stage paint. You might be suprised at how well it will clean up with a little wet sanding and buffing!

07-19-2012, 11:44 PM	#20
GM-power Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Little Rock, Arkansas Posts: 770	Re: picked my first square up! Its from St. Louis according to the vin. Does it look Canadian? Posted via Mobile Device

07-20-2012, 01:03 AM	#21
broey Square Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Phoenix Arizona Posts: 1,568	Re: picked my first square up! sweet truck! __________________ Squarebody Syndicate

07-20-2012, 01:44 AM	#22
Dingman Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Ogden, Utah Posts: 22	Re: picked my first square up! Love the squares. Good find.....

07-20-2012, 10:56 AM	#24
GM-power Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Little Rock, Arkansas Posts: 770	Re: picked my first square up! Thank guys! my clock doesn't work either, but how many automotive clocks really work? Lol Posted via Mobile Device

07-20-2012, 12:59 PM	#25
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