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07-02-2014, 02:23 PM
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New guy here
Hello all, my name is Bryan. Just picked up a driver quality 1970 SWB GMC with what appears to be a 1967 or 68 grille and hood.
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07-02-2014, 02:26 PM
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Re: New guy here
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07-02-2014, 02:33 PM
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Re: New guy here
First two options are torn off but it is a Sierra Grande CST. Originally Hugger Orange but now sports a 20 footer satin black. Any way I can find out what the missing options are? Any guess?
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07-02-2014, 02:35 PM
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Re: New guy here
Hi Bryan,
Welcome to the board, nice truck you have there! It appears that the entire front clip from a '68 Chevy was used on your truck, a very popular swap. Grill, hood, front fenders and radiator core support and maybe inner fenders all get swapped. When you can, post more pics of your truck! |
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07-02-2014, 04:03 PM
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Re: New guy here
Welcome to the Forum and congrats on the new family member.
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07-02-2014, 06:31 PM
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Re: New guy here
Well the fenders would be the same from 68 chev or GMC so it could be just a hood and grille and rad support or even the rad support with the two inner light buckets taken off[but I think the lamp location is a little different]Anyway it is a nice truck and I do love a Hugger orange. I am building three One 68 GMC and two 70 Chevrolet's. I own a body shop and have been building wrecks since the late 80's. If you need any help along that line post um up and I'll be glad to help. Jim
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07-02-2014, 06:37 PM
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Re: New guy here
Hi Bryan! Welcome to the site. That's a very nice truck you picked up. Keep us posted of any progress
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07-02-2014, 10:44 PM
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I am troubled with the panel alignment on this truck. Lt ft tire seems to set in about an inch more than the right. I noticed it while researching rim backspacing. drivers side passenger side Attachment 1273428 The fender to door gaps seem fine to me, but the hood to fender gaps aren't. on the drivers side, the fender to hood gap at the cowl seems excessive Attachment 1273414 here is the drivers side hood to fender gap at the grille Attachment 1273415 I am thinking whoever put this front clip on didn't line things up correctly. here is a pic of the inner fenders. the passenger side seems much closer to the frame than the drivers side. drivers side Attachment 1273422 passenger side Attachment 1273423 What do you think? Last edited by BwatsonZ06; 07-02-2014 at 10:54 PM. Reason: pics didn't upload |
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07-02-2014, 11:04 PM
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07-02-2014, 11:06 PM
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Re: New guy here
Has me thinking the core support need to be shifted to toward the passenger side and an inch or so.
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07-02-2014, 11:11 PM
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I love the satin black look. I have a 88 LeSabre T-Type painted like that. Link in signature.
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07-03-2014, 12:32 PM
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