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4x4s4allie · 05-15-2009, 11:31 PM

so, i couldn't help myself, i had to buy another truck :-( ... but, when i stumbled upon this one i couldn't help but :-) ...

i fell in love with this truck 2 years ago when it was my now ex-boyfriend's uncle's truck (if this is starting to sound like a redneck relations sort of story, it is) ... i told him if he ever wanted to get rid of it, to contact me ...

well, 2 years later, boyfriend is now ex and uncle is wanting to sell truck ... through facebook and myspace, friends of friends' relatives tell me uncle is selling truck ... i get ahold of uncle, and sure enough, it's for sale ... so i couldn't help myself, here he is, i named him Deuce ... he seems to have a lot in common with the number "2" ... very semetrical everywhere, two headlights on each side, etc. ... so, he's Deuce ... i'm looking foward to working on him, but definitely driving him in the meantime once his carb's rebuilt ...

he's a 1961 C2500 ... had new wheels and tires on it, new front and rear glass put in, new tail lights, and some interior work ... prior to uncle owning it, there was some shoddy bondo and body work, but he's pretty straight ... a little bit of rust in the common areas, but he's going to be my first body work project ... i've become too attached to my other trucks to attempt it on him, so he and i shall remain emotionally unattached until he's looking sexy, lol ... so, here's a few pics ...

jason65 · 05-15-2009, 11:35 PM

Nice. Got ant special plans for it?

4x4s4allie · 05-15-2009, 11:40 PM

drive the heck out of it ... lol ...

for now, conquer the carburetor, get it rebuilt ... and tackle some rust ... i haven't had enough time with him to get a vibe for what he'll end up being ... mostly, i want to learn body work, and what better to learn on than a sweet old chevy ...

jason65 · 05-15-2009, 11:46 PM

I agree. From now on I'm doin all my bodywork. Good luck.

4x4s4allie · 05-15-2009, 11:54 PM

thanks!!! i'll post updates on the progress ... i'm looking foward to it, because i'm so anal about the slightest flaw, i can't imagine letting someone else muddle their way through fixing up my babies, lol ...

**Captainfab** · 05-15-2009, 11:58 PM

Welcome to the board

Looks like a decent start. I see you have a small fleet of vehicles already

jason65 · 05-16-2009, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by 4x4s4allie

thanks!!! i'll post updates on the progress ... i'm looking foward to it, because i'm so anal about the slightest flaw, i can't imagine letting someone else muddle their way through fixing up my babies, lol ...

Exactly. (sp)

joe231 · 05-16-2009, 01:59 AM

Right on!

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jonzcustomshop · 05-16-2009, 03:19 AM

looks cool!
cruise over to www.6066gmcguy.org/ for lots of info on 60-66 gmc trucks.

**Corts60** · 05-16-2009, 05:58 AM

Well, hellfire Allie! Welcome aboard! Always glad to see another GMC V-6 owner. Any plans on keeping the engine?

Great story by the way.....kinda reminds me of what I grew up with....

4x4s4allie · 05-16-2009, 07:26 AM

the engine stays ... its an oddball sorta thing that old to be a v6, so it's definitely staying in the truck, just because it belongs there, i've decided ... i've got other trucks that desperately need bigger motors whereas this little puppy seems to scoot the truck around plenty well enough ... i'll worry about a different engine for it later on down the road ...

Hillbilly Deluxe 65 · 05-16-2009, 10:56 AM

hells yea there you go be unique and i did the same thing you are doin, learning body work and paint on a sweet old chevy hah

retodd7711 · 05-17-2009, 08:10 AM

The 305's really benefit from a holley 500cfm conversion.
But if your stock carb is in good condition, run with it!
And, you're right- 4 headlights are sexy!

hewlett2002000 · 05-17-2009, 12:24 PM

welcome from fort worth!! very nice truck. i have always likes those hoods. been looking for one for a while now but there very hard to find. good luck and keep us posted.
John

4dranch · 05-18-2009, 09:00 AM

Welcome young lady from West Tn.
Good to see another young person envolved in keeping history rolling along.
And glad to see another V6 GMC here..

GMC406 · 06-12-2009, 05:48 PM

Nice to see another GMC finnatic. I recently purchased one of these too. Found it in Great Bend, dont run tho. Keep us posted, looks like a thread to follow.

05-15-2009, 11:31 PM	#1
4x4s4allie Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Manhattan, KS Posts: 197	new-time member to this forum: '61 gmc c2500 so, i couldn't help myself, i had to buy another truck :-( ... but, when i stumbled upon this one i couldn't help but :-) ... i fell in love with this truck 2 years ago when it was my now ex-boyfriend's uncle's truck (if this is starting to sound like a redneck relations sort of story, it is) ... i told him if he ever wanted to get rid of it, to contact me ... well, 2 years later, boyfriend is now ex and uncle is wanting to sell truck ... through facebook and myspace, friends of friends' relatives tell me uncle is selling truck ... i get ahold of uncle, and sure enough, it's for sale ... so i couldn't help myself, here he is, i named him Deuce ... he seems to have a lot in common with the number "2" ... very semetrical everywhere, two headlights on each side, etc. ... so, he's Deuce ... i'm looking foward to working on him, but definitely driving him in the meantime once his carb's rebuilt ... he's a 1961 C2500 ... had new wheels and tires on it, new front and rear glass put in, new tail lights, and some interior work ... prior to uncle owning it, there was some shoddy bondo and body work, but he's pretty straight ... a little bit of rust in the common areas, but he's going to be my first body work project ... i've become too attached to my other trucks to attempt it on him, so he and i shall remain emotionally unattached until he's looking sexy, lol ... so, here's a few pics ... __________________ 1948 CJ-2A Jeep 3spd 1961 C2500 305 V6 4spd 1967 C-10 Long Fleetside 1968 C-10 Long Stepside 250 Saginaw 3spd 1978 Scottsdale K10 355 4spd 1983 Honda Shadow VT750 1990 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4x4 5spd 2008 Toyota Yaris 1978 Scottsdale K10 355 4spd the "Ruby Build"

05-15-2009, 11:35 PM	#2
jason65 Registerd User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,118	Re: new-time member to this forum: '61 gmc c2500 Nice. Got ant special plans for it?

05-15-2009, 11:40 PM	#3
4x4s4allie Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Manhattan, KS Posts: 197	Re: new-time member to this forum: '61 gmc c2500 drive the heck out of it ... lol ... for now, conquer the carburetor, get it rebuilt ... and tackle some rust ... i haven't had enough time with him to get a vibe for what he'll end up being ... mostly, i want to learn body work, and what better to learn on than a sweet old chevy ... __________________ 1948 CJ-2A Jeep 3spd 1961 C2500 305 V6 4spd 1967 C-10 Long Fleetside 1968 C-10 Long Stepside 250 Saginaw 3spd 1978 Scottsdale K10 355 4spd 1983 Honda Shadow VT750 1990 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4x4 5spd 2008 Toyota Yaris 1978 Scottsdale K10 355 4spd the "Ruby Build"

05-15-2009, 11:46 PM	#4
jason65 Registerd User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,118	Re: new-time member to this forum: '61 gmc c2500 I agree. From now on I'm doin all my bodywork. Good luck.

05-15-2009, 11:54 PM	#5
4x4s4allie Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Manhattan, KS Posts: 197	Re: new-time member to this forum: '61 gmc c2500 thanks!!! i'll post updates on the progress ... i'm looking foward to it, because i'm so anal about the slightest flaw, i can't imagine letting someone else muddle their way through fixing up my babies, lol ... __________________ 1948 CJ-2A Jeep 3spd 1961 C2500 305 V6 4spd 1967 C-10 Long Fleetside 1968 C-10 Long Stepside 250 Saginaw 3spd 1978 Scottsdale K10 355 4spd 1983 Honda Shadow VT750 1990 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4x4 5spd 2008 Toyota Yaris 1978 Scottsdale K10 355 4spd the "Ruby Build"

05-15-2009, 11:58 PM	#6
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: new-time member to this forum: '61 gmc c2500 Welcome to the board Looks like a decent start. I see you have a small fleet of vehicles already __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

05-16-2009, 01:59 AM	#8
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: new-time member to this forum: '61 gmc c2500 Right on! Can't wait for some progress pics __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

05-16-2009, 03:19 AM	#9
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: new-time member to this forum: '61 gmc c2500 looks cool! cruise over to www.6066gmcguy.org/ for lots of info on 60-66 gmc trucks.

05-16-2009, 05:58 AM	#10
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,697	Re: new-time member to this forum: '61 gmc c2500 Well, hellfire Allie! Welcome aboard! Always glad to see another GMC V-6 owner. Any plans on keeping the engine? Great story by the way.....kinda reminds me of what I grew up with.... __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 73 Chevy C20(Daily)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=852767 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(sold)

05-16-2009, 07:26 AM	#11
4x4s4allie Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Manhattan, KS Posts: 197	Re: new-time member to this forum: '61 gmc c2500 the engine stays ... its an oddball sorta thing that old to be a v6, so it's definitely staying in the truck, just because it belongs there, i've decided ... i've got other trucks that desperately need bigger motors whereas this little puppy seems to scoot the truck around plenty well enough ... i'll worry about a different engine for it later on down the road ... __________________ 1948 CJ-2A Jeep 3spd 1961 C2500 305 V6 4spd 1967 C-10 Long Fleetside 1968 C-10 Long Stepside 250 Saginaw 3spd 1978 Scottsdale K10 355 4spd 1983 Honda Shadow VT750 1990 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4x4 5spd 2008 Toyota Yaris 1978 Scottsdale K10 355 4spd the "Ruby Build"

05-16-2009, 10:56 AM	#12
Hillbilly Deluxe 65 Wheelin' and Dealin' Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: poquoson va Posts: 320	Re: new-time member to this forum: '61 gmc c2500 hells yea there you go be unique and i did the same thing you are doin, learning body work and paint on a sweet old chevy hah __________________ 1965 Chevy c-10 fleetside long bed with 06 gto LS2/T56 inside Porterbuilt Extreme front and rear 12bolt w/ eaton tru-trac 4:11 gears 1BADD65 my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post2601700

05-17-2009, 08:10 AM	#13
retodd7711 chrome makes it go FASTER! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cleveland Tennessee Posts: 2,884	Re: new-time member to this forum: '61 gmc c2500 The 305's really benefit from a holley 500cfm conversion. But if your stock carb is in good condition, run with it! And, you're right- 4 headlights are sexy! Attached Images __________________ She can't cook and she won't clean. But she looks good in a skirt and she brings me beer. She can stay for now. EDIT:: But she left me anyway, So forget her. 1962 GMC Stepside V6 4 speed My rolling resto thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=324226 My old farm truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3465005

05-17-2009, 12:24 PM	#14
hewlett2002000 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Cleveland, Tx Posts: 1,619	Re: new-time member to this forum: '61 gmc c2500 welcome from fort worth!! very nice truck. i have always likes those hoods. been looking for one for a while now but there very hard to find. good luck and keep us posted. John __________________ Respect: 1. A feeling of appreciative, often deferential regard; esteem. 2. The state of being regarded with honor or esteem. 3. Willingness to show consideration or appreciation. When you fail to show consideration to others values you are showing disrespect.

05-18-2009, 09:00 AM	#15
4dranch Shloooooong bed member #2 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Millington Tn. Posts: 1,864	Re: new-time member to this forum: '61 gmc c2500 Welcome young lady from West Tn. Good to see another young person envolved in keeping history rolling along. And glad to see another V6 GMC here.. __________________ *David,* Daughters 66 truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=484601 Learning to drive a 3 on the tree: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcCMvRgBo1Q

06-12-2009, 05:48 PM	#16
GMC406 Professional Grade Join Date: May 2009 Location: Hill City KS Posts: 366	Re: new-time member to this forum: '61 gmc c2500 Nice to see another GMC finnatic. I recently purchased one of these too. Found it in Great Bend, dont run tho. Keep us posted, looks like a thread to follow. __________________ 61 GMC 9' Step Someday it will be a build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3356828 67 C-30 Red Dale motorhome http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...31#post3845531 71 GMC Street performer in the works Waiting for warm weather http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=341946 1990 GMC Sierra GT-sold 1983 chevy 4x4-project on hold maybe sell 1969 Triuph GT 6- sold 1996 Ford I-6 5 Speed 4x4 2004 Dodge Intrepid- milage maker 1959 Ford Fairlaine, factory a/c 292Yblock- sold 1982 Honda XL500R Always lookin for other old trucks!



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