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MrFinland · 06-01-2018, 06:48 PM

Very nice!

**Dads79GMC** · 06-01-2018, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Low Elco

Great lookin' work guys!

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Originally Posted by MrFinland

Very nice!

Thanks Fella’s!! We appreciate the feedback! Mike

**Dads79GMC** · 06-19-2018, 04:28 PM

Big update from Jayson!

**Dads79GMC** · 06-24-2018, 01:38 AM

Thought I’d post a few pictures tonight before leaving Jayson’s - he’s doing an awesome job!!!!!

Whamo · 06-25-2018, 05:24 AM

Lookin sooo good!

Low Elco · 06-25-2018, 12:18 PM

Man, he does nice work!

Jaysonb · 06-25-2018, 05:09 PM

Thanks guys!

Jaysonb · 06-30-2018, 08:23 AM

Wireing in the cab is all cleaned up, and re-wraped in new harness tape, and installed in its correct locations. I also cleaned up and installed the heater/ac ductwork, and installed the new heater controls. Bent up some new brake lines for the rear axle. Orders from summit racing, and rock auto will be coming in the next few days, then I'll have all the goodies I need to get this old girl moving around under it's own power!

We are having a stretch of super hot, and humid weather, that's putting a damper on the paint and body work part of the project, but it's nice to get a bunch of the little time consuming stuff out of the way.

Jaysonb · 06-30-2018, 08:25 AM

Brake lines

**Dads79GMC** · 06-30-2018, 03:01 PM

Need AC!!! Man, looking awesome!!! Mike

Jaysonb · 07-12-2018, 07:30 AM

I've been plugging away in the engine bay, carb is rebuilt, wireing is all ran, ac is all hooked up. I'm working on swapping out the transmission now, after that it will be time to break in the cam! We are getting pretty close to this old girl moving around under it's own power...

**Dads79GMC** · 07-12-2018, 05:11 PM

MrFinland · 07-14-2018, 08:24 AM

Very nice job Jayson and Mike! Where did you find/buy the new "info stigs" in the engine bay?

**Dads79GMC** · 07-14-2018, 10:00 AM

I ordered the first set from LMC and Classic Industries. Jayson is planning on ordering a couple more for the ones I missed! Thanks Mike

**Dads79GMC** · 07-19-2018, 09:59 PM

In early June I dropped of some stainless to a gentlemen in Davenport, Iowa to remove all the dings and get polished up. I picked it up today on my way back through davenport on the way home. I won't unwrap the rest of the trim until I get it to Jayson on Sunday night. Dismiss the finger prints....the guy did an awesome job on the piece I opened!! Thanks Mike

Pictures:
1. Before
2. After (GMC Grille Trim)
3. The rest of the trim remain sealed!

**Dads79GMC** · 07-19-2018, 10:07 PM

While I was on vacation, Jayson has been at work!! I'm going up on Sunday and we are going to attempt to start the engine.

Pictures:
1. Too much to list!!!!!!!!!!! He did a ton of ankle-biter work from fuel lines carburetor rebuild........Etc. Great work!!!!!
2. He installed the original trans that my brother in-law rebuilt a couple months ago.
3. Key is ready to turn!!!!!!

Thanks Mike

**Dads79GMC** · 07-29-2018, 11:28 PM

Well, the truck was driven for the first time in 12 years this evening. Jayson and I are working through a few engine bugs, but it was awesome to drive it again!!!

MTCK · 07-30-2018, 11:32 AM

Congrats - that’s a milestone!

aggie91 · 07-30-2018, 02:34 PM

that truck is going to be absolutely killer when all back together. Jayson is killing it!

moregrip · 07-31-2018, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Dads79GMC

Well, the truck was driven for the first time in 12 years this evening. Jayson and I are working through a few engine bugs, but it was awesome to drive it again!!!

That is pure awesomeness brother! Nothing like a new old truck!

**Dads79GMC** · 07-31-2018, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by MTCK

Congrats - that’s a milestone!

Quote:

Originally Posted by aggie91

that truck is going to be absolutely killer when all back together. Jayson is killing it!

Quote:

Originally Posted by moregrip

That is pure awesomeness brother! Nothing like a new old truck!

Thanks Fella’s!!! It was a blast to sit on the floor and drive it around! Lol!! aggie91, Yes Jayson is killing it!!!!!

**Dads79GMC** · 07-31-2018, 12:44 PM

After cleaning up the mess we made over the weekend and taking a ride, we test fit the bed, then put the bed on the dolly; can't wait to see the work Jayson will perform on the bed. Thanks Mike

Low Elco · 07-31-2018, 01:43 PM

Congrats! Always a good day. Looks great!

MrFinland · 07-31-2018, 04:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dads79GMC

Well, the truck was driven for the first time in 12 years this evening. Jayson and I are working through a few engine bugs, but it was awesome to drive it again!!!

Congratulation Mike! Wau, it is so nice!

**Dads79GMC** · 08-02-2018, 09:58 AM

Thanks Ilkka.

06-01-2018, 06:48 PM	#326
MrFinland Registered User Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Kokkola (Kälviä), FINLAND Posts: 348	Re: Dad's 1979 GMC Heavy Half Transformation Very nice! __________________ 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

06-19-2018, 04:28 PM	#328
Dads79GMC Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 1,238	Re: Dad's 1979 GMC Heavy Half Transformation Big update from Jayson! 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 Last edited by Dads79GMC; 06-19-2018 at 04:37 PM.

06-24-2018, 01:38 AM	#329
Dads79GMC Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 1,238	Re: Dad's 1979 GMC Heavy Half Transformation Thought I’d post a few pictures tonight before leaving Jayson’s - he’s doing an awesome job!!!!! 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

06-25-2018, 05:24 AM	#330
Whamo Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Nap Town, Indianapolis Posts: 233	Re: Dad's 1979 GMC Heavy Half Transformation Lookin sooo good! __________________ Just a Hillbilly in the Hood http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=622194

06-25-2018, 12:18 PM	#331
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: Dad's 1979 GMC Heavy Half Transformation Man, he does nice work! __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

06-25-2018, 05:09 PM	#332
Jaysonb Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Good Thunder Mn. Posts: 955	Re: Dad's 1979 GMC Heavy Half Transformation Thanks guys! __________________ 77 k10 winter beater build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=716884 85 GMC short fleet budget build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=714222 80 C10 stepside build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=693848

06-30-2018, 08:23 AM	#333
Jaysonb Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Good Thunder Mn. Posts: 955	Re: Dad's 1979 GMC Heavy Half Transformation Wireing in the cab is all cleaned up, and re-wraped in new harness tape, and installed in its correct locations. I also cleaned up and installed the heater/ac ductwork, and installed the new heater controls. Bent up some new brake lines for the rear axle. Orders from summit racing, and rock auto will be coming in the next few days, then I'll have all the goodies I need to get this old girl moving around under it's own power! We are having a stretch of super hot, and humid weather, that's putting a damper on the paint and body work part of the project, but it's nice to get a bunch of the little time consuming stuff out of the way. Attached Images __________________ 77 k10 winter beater build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=716884 85 GMC short fleet budget build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=714222 80 C10 stepside build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=693848

06-30-2018, 08:25 AM	#334
Jaysonb Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Good Thunder Mn. Posts: 955	Re: Dad's 1979 GMC Heavy Half Transformation Brake lines Attached Images __________________ 77 k10 winter beater build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=716884 85 GMC short fleet budget build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=714222 80 C10 stepside build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=693848

06-30-2018, 03:01 PM	#335
Dads79GMC Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 1,238	Re: Dad's 1979 GMC Heavy Half Transformation Need AC!!! Man, looking awesome!!! 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

07-12-2018, 07:30 AM	#336
Jaysonb Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Good Thunder Mn. Posts: 955	Re: Dad's 1979 GMC Heavy Half Transformation I've been plugging away in the engine bay, carb is rebuilt, wireing is all ran, ac is all hooked up. I'm working on swapping out the transmission now, after that it will be time to break in the cam! We are getting pretty close to this old girl moving around under it's own power... Attached Images __________________ 77 k10 winter beater build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=716884 85 GMC short fleet budget build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=714222 80 C10 stepside build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=693848

07-12-2018, 05:11 PM	#337
Dads79GMC Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 1,238	Re: Dad's 1979 GMC Heavy Half Transformation __________________ 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

07-14-2018, 08:24 AM	#338
MrFinland Registered User Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Kokkola (Kälviä), FINLAND Posts: 348	Re: Dad's 1979 GMC Heavy Half Transformation Very nice job Jayson and Mike! Where did you find/buy the new "info stigs" in the engine bay? __________________ 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

07-14-2018, 10:00 AM	#339
Dads79GMC Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 1,238	Re: Dad's 1979 GMC Heavy Half Transformation I ordered the first set from LMC and Classic Industries. Jayson is planning on ordering a couple more for the ones I missed! 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

07-19-2018, 09:59 PM	#340
Dads79GMC Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 1,238	Re: Dad's 1979 GMC Heavy Half Transformation In early June I dropped of some stainless to a gentlemen in Davenport, Iowa to remove all the dings and get polished up. I picked it up today on my way back through davenport on the way home. I won't unwrap the rest of the trim until I get it to Jayson on Sunday night. Dismiss the finger prints....the guy did an awesome job on the piece I opened!! Thanks Mike Pictures: 1. Before 2. After (GMC Grille Trim) 3. The rest of the trim remain sealed! 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

07-19-2018, 10:07 PM	#341
Dads79GMC Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 1,238	Re: Dad's 1979 GMC Heavy Half Transformation While I was on vacation, Jayson has been at work!! I'm going up on Sunday and we are going to attempt to start the engine. Pictures: 1. Too much to list!!!!!!!!!!! He did a ton of ankle-biter work from fuel lines carburetor rebuild........Etc. Great work!!!!! 2. He installed the original trans that my brother in-law rebuilt a couple months ago. 3. Key is ready to turn!!!!!! Thanks 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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07-29-2018, 11:28 PM	#342
Dads79GMC Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 1,238	Re: Dad's 1979 GMC Heavy Half Transformation Well, the truck was driven for the first time in 12 years this evening. Jayson and I are working through a few engine bugs, but it was awesome to drive it again!!! 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

07-30-2018, 11:32 AM	#343
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07-30-2018, 02:34 PM	#344
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07-31-2018, 12:44 PM	#347
Dads79GMC Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 1,238	Re: Dad's 1979 GMC Heavy Half Transformation After cleaning up the mess we made over the weekend and taking a ride, we test fit the bed, then put the bed on the dolly; can't wait to see the work Jayson will perform on the bed. Thanks 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

07-31-2018, 01:43 PM	#348
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: Dad's 1979 GMC Heavy Half Transformation Congrats! Always a good day. Looks great! __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

08-02-2018, 09:58 AM	#350
Dads79GMC Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 1,238	Re: Dad's 1979 GMC Heavy Half Transformation Thanks Ilkka. __________________ 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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