Project Red Ryder

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Just picked this up today for $1850. 1976 GMC Sierra Grande 15 with a 350/350 combo, posi rear, brand new brakes a year ago, new starter (still in the box, not needed, they simply were missing a bolt from the original one), sport rear bumper with hitch bar, AC, rebuilt Quadrajet (less than a year ago). Has good power and leaves 20 foot black marks no trouble. Speaking of rubber... Brand new front tires and near new rears that are only a few months old. Runs and drives out really nice for the most part, but there is just a tiny bit of play in the steering (not bad at all, just not perfect like I like. It's only one pitman joint I believe, easy to replace).

Truck has a few metal issues in the bottom of both fenders and the driver's floor, but everything else is pretty much rock solid. The tailgate has been replaced with a Chevrolet one and a Chevrolet hood emblem was added, so I'm contemplating making the change to the Chevy front grille and fender emblems.

Plans are to replace the missing metal, replace a few gaskets, and drive it for the winter while Mr. Green Jeans goes under the knife again. Come spring I'll paint it and sell it off. Until then, I'll replace the little stuff that isn't quite perfect as parts show up in the Wrench and Go salvage yard about 4 miles from here. Should be good times.