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skyphix · 10-22-2018, 10:59 AM

That has come out absolutely stunning. Awesome work!

**Dads79GMC** · 10-22-2018, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by skyphix

That has come out absolutely stunning. Awesome work!

Thanks skyphix!! It has been a long time coming. Couldn't have done it without the inspiration of this site and some great help and skill from JaysonB. Mike

MrFinland · 10-25-2018, 02:40 PM

Wau!!! So awesome truck! I like very much when you installed to rear spacers. Now it is a perfect. Do you have pictures of that spacers? Do you use longer bolts or is it own bolts for spacers?

**Dads79GMC** · 10-25-2018, 03:12 PM

The 1" spacers bolt on to the axle studs, then the wheel is bolted to the spacer. I believe I got them from a place called Custom Made Only. They are billet aluminum spacers. Thanks Mike

MrFinland · 10-25-2018, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Dads79GMC

The 1" spacers bolt on to the axle studs, then the wheel is bolted to the spacer. I believe I got them from a place called Custom Made Only. They are billet aluminum spacers. Thanks Mike

Thaks a lot Mike! I understand what you mean. I would like to 0.5" spacers to our truck rear axle but that is impossible, because rear bolts is too long that 0,5" spacers and too short if I but only spacers+original bolts without extra bolts. But, maybe I can live without rear spacers.

**Dads79GMC** · 10-29-2018, 08:23 PM

My youngest, 16 year old daughter, had a photography assignment and wanted me to take her to the park so she could take pictures. Thing is, she didn't want me to take the 17, she wanted to go in the 79; she loves this thing. So, what should have been a straight-line 10 minute drive, took me 40 minutes to go out of my way to get an iced tea before getting there!! I think I've put 500 miles on this thing in two weeks!!!!

Mike

OutlawDrifter · 10-29-2018, 08:40 PM

Looks great!

**Dads79GMC** · 10-29-2018, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by OutlawDrifter

Looks great!

Thank you Sir!

*gmachinz* · 10-29-2018, 10:47 PM

That 2-tone blue w/white is pretty striking...!

aggie91 · 10-30-2018, 10:01 AM

Love this truck, it has that perfect stance!

**Dads79GMC** · 10-30-2018, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by gmachinz

That 2-tone blue w/white is pretty striking...!

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Originally Posted by aggie91

Love this truck, it has that perfect stance!

Thanks fella’s!

**Dads79GMC** · 11-09-2018, 08:15 PM

Spent the day, again, cleaning the garage. I really dragged my feet getting this done today! Now I have a little more room. Mike

Low Elco · 11-14-2018, 02:37 PM

Really cool 'ol truck.

**Dads79GMC** · 11-14-2018, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Low Elco

Really cool 'ol truck.

Thanks Low Elco!!

**Dads79GMC** · 11-22-2018, 04:48 PM

Couldn’t resist! 50 degrees outside, had to take it for a drive on Thanksgiving!
Mike

Hankster · 11-27-2018, 03:22 PM

Beautiful

**Dads79GMC** · 11-27-2018, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Hankster

Beautiful

Thanks you Hankster. Mike

mingoman · 11-29-2018, 06:26 AM

I've read through a lot of build threads over the years, enjoyed them all, but yours is without a doubt my favorite.
Awesome work y'all did. The finished product shows.

**Dads79GMC** · 11-29-2018, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by mingoman

I've read through a lot of build threads over the years, enjoyed them all, but yours is without a doubt my favorite.
Awesome work y'all did. The finished product shows.

That means a lot, thanks Mingoman!! Mike

Schroedum · 01-17-2019, 08:02 PM

I'm a huge fan of everything about your truck. Great work for sure. Understandably it's too cold now, but when it warms up you should do a video of the truck!

**Dads79GMC** · 01-17-2019, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Schroedum

I'm a huge fan of everything about your truck. Great work for sure. Understandably it's too cold now, but when it warms up you should do a video of the truck!

I most definitely will! I had to move the truck into a storage facility in fear that Id bump it or something stupid like that while working on the other truck.

Thanks Mike

**Dads79GMC** · 04-23-2019, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Schroedum

I'm a huge fan of everything about your truck. Great work for sure. Understandably it's too cold now, but when it warms up you should do a video of the truck!

Here you go Sir:

https://www.instagram.com/p/BwQLDiKgg4U/

Thanks Mike

MrFinland · 05-06-2019, 05:26 PM

Hello Mike!
I've watched this video many times and the truck looks really great!

**Dads79GMC** · 05-06-2019, 10:05 PM

Thanks Ilkka!! Had the truck out yesterday for a good drive, even the 16 yr old daughter drove it from home to the storage facility, its temporary home.

Mike

**mongocanfly** · 05-06-2019, 10:08 PM

GMC is looking good Mike!....

10-22-2018, 10:59 AM	#476
skyphix Registered User Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Hampden, ME Posts: 408	Re: Dad's 1979 GMC Heavy Half Transformation That has come out absolutely stunning. Awesome work!

10-25-2018, 02:40 PM	#478
MrFinland Registered User Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Kokkola (Kälviä), FINLAND Posts: 348	Re: Dad's 1979 GMC Heavy Half Transformation Wau!!! So awesome truck! I like very much when you installed to rear spacers. Now it is a perfect. Do you have pictures of that spacers? Do you use longer bolts or is it own bolts for spacers? __________________ Ilkka 1984 Silverado 6,2d http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=731803 BMW 325i 1989 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=797823

10-25-2018, 03:12 PM	#479
Dads79GMC Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 1,238	Re: Dad's 1979 GMC Heavy Half Transformation The 1" spacers bolt on to the axle studs, then the wheel is bolted to the spacer. I believe I got them from a place called Custom Made Only. They are billet aluminum spacers. Thanks Mike __________________ Instagram @HomeBuiltC10s Dads 79 GMC Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=642929 1978 Silverado Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=756016

10-29-2018, 08:23 PM	#481
Dads79GMC Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 1,238	Re: Dad's 1979 GMC Heavy Half Transformation My youngest, 16 year old daughter, had a photography assignment and wanted me to take her to the park so she could take pictures. Thing is, she didn't want me to take the 17, she wanted to go in the 79; she loves this thing. So, what should have been a straight-line 10 minute drive, took me 40 minutes to go out of my way to get an iced tea before getting there!! I think I've put 500 miles on this thing in two weeks!!!! Mike Attached Images __________________ Instagram @HomeBuiltC10s Dads 79 GMC Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=642929 1978 Silverado Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=756016

10-29-2018, 08:40 PM	#482
OutlawDrifter Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Northeast KS Posts: 1,789	Re: Dad's 1979 GMC Heavy Half Transformation Looks great! __________________ 1999 GMC Suburban K2500 SLT, 454/4L80E 1991 Z/28, 6.0L/T56 1949 GMC 250, S10 Frame, 6.0L/4L80E Instagram @aceshighspeedshop

10-29-2018, 10:47 PM	#484
gmachinz Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Des Moines, IA. Posts: 4,143	Re: Dad's 1979 GMC Heavy Half Transformation That 2-tone blue w/white is pretty striking...!

10-30-2018, 10:01 AM	#485
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Re: Dad's 1979 GMC Heavy Half Transformation Love this truck, it has that perfect stance! __________________ Karl 1965 Chevy Stepside(Grandpa's Old Blue) and (July 2015 Shop Build!)(2020, the Saga Continues) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372424 The LST Challenge: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7812257 Korbin's 1st Square: "Sunburn" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418618 1985 GMC Sierra: "White Trash", Korbin's 2nd now... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632305 Henry - 1984 Chevrolet, Owen's 1st Square

11-09-2018, 08:15 PM	#487
Dads79GMC Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 1,238	Re: Dad's 1979 GMC Heavy Half Transformation Spent the day, again, cleaning the garage. I really dragged my feet getting this done today! Now I have a little more room. Mike Attached Images __________________ Instagram @HomeBuiltC10s Dads 79 GMC Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=642929 1978 Silverado Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=756016

11-14-2018, 02:37 PM	#488
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: Dad's 1979 GMC Heavy Half Transformation Really cool 'ol truck. __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

11-22-2018, 04:48 PM	#490
Dads79GMC Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 1,238	Re: Dad's 1979 GMC Heavy Half Transformation Couldn’t resist! 50 degrees outside, had to take it for a drive on Thanksgiving! Mike Attached Images __________________ Instagram @HomeBuiltC10s Dads 79 GMC Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=642929 1978 Silverado Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=756016

11-27-2018, 03:22 PM	#491
Hankster Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Nacogdoches, Texas Posts: 895	Re: Dad's 1979 GMC Heavy Half Transformation Beautiful __________________ Current Build 89 s10 ecsb 2wd 4.3/700r4 50k OG Miles Instagram- shaggin_s10 '86 Chevrolet C10 Custom Deluxe - Gen V 454 - 4l80e - welded 12 bolt (Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=611611 ) SOLD

11-29-2018, 06:26 AM	#493
mingoman Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Miss Co Arkansas Posts: 679	Re: Dad's 1979 GMC Heavy Half Transformation I've read through a lot of build threads over the years, enjoyed them all, but yours is without a doubt my favorite. Awesome work y'all did. The finished product shows. __________________ 76/77/78 Cheyenne 1997 K3500 454 soon to be 496

01-17-2019, 08:02 PM	#495
Schroedum Registered User Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 19	Re: Dad's 1979 GMC Heavy Half Transformation I'm a huge fan of everything about your truck. Great work for sure. Understandably it's too cold now, but when it warms up you should do a video of the truck! __________________ 1984 C10 with cammed vortec 350

05-06-2019, 05:26 PM	#498
MrFinland Registered User Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Kokkola (Kälviä), FINLAND Posts: 348	Re: Dad's 1979 GMC Heavy Half Transformation Hello Mike! I've watched this video many times and the truck looks really great! __________________ Ilkka 1984 Silverado 6,2d http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=731803 BMW 325i 1989 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=797823

05-06-2019, 10:05 PM	#499
Dads79GMC Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 1,238	Re: Dad's 1979 GMC Heavy Half Transformation Thanks Ilkka!! Had the truck out yesterday for a good drive, even the 16 yr old daughter drove it from home to the storage facility, its temporary home. Mike Attached Images __________________ Instagram @HomeBuiltC10s Dads 79 GMC Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=642929 1978 Silverado Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=756016



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