70 GMC shop truck,,, maybe.

[67_C-30]

I'm digging the "white'd out" front end on it! Never see that on a '69 - '72 because they were all chrome.

[specialtyretail]

Originally Posted by C10Calvin

Wow Fred, garage looks......different! Nice looking truck.

It is a whole lot better than when you were out here the other day. I let it get in sad shape til I just can't take it anymore. How is yours coming?

[specialtyretail]

Originally Posted by 67_C-30

I'm digging the "white'd out" front end on it! Never see that on a '69 - '72 because they were all chrome.

Rattle can customization....

[C10Calvin]

Fred, just ribbing you about the garage, it looked 10x less cluttered than mine the day I was there. I've had a head cold this last week so I haven't done much to the truck. The parts I got from you are still sitting in the seat. I started stripping paint and bought a welder so I can start on patch panels. I need to finish brake lines and get that crossmember from you before I can think about driving it. Just doing what I can as I can afford it.

[specialtyretail]

I forgot all about the crossmember. Let me see about getting that fine restoration part yanked off there for you this coming weekend.

[C10Calvin]

No hurry Fred. Thanks

[specialtyretail]

Well,,, I have been dwelling on this all week. The GMC is a nice little truck, too nice to do what we were planning to do with it. I am going to fix a few minor flaws, do a little tweaking on this and that, give it a good cleaning and send it down the road. It deserves a better owner than I would be to it.

[leftybass209]

Shop truck would be rad.

[specialtyretail]

Originally Posted by leftybass209

Shop truck would be rad.

It would be, but I would have to put a Chevrolet front cap on it and it is just too good of an original truck to be cobbling up. I am not above parting/piecing and just making one I want, just hate to do that to one that has survived unmolested all these years.

[leftybass209]

I hear what you're saying. This certainly screams GMC shop truck though http://www.customclassictrucks.com/f.../photo_01.html

Any way you do it, it certainly can't be wrong!

[C10Calvin]

Originally Posted by specialtyretail

Ok, cut a deal on this very low optioned 70 GMC stepside last weekend. 6 cylinder, three on the tree, manual drums and manual steering. Radio delete and no hole for the antannae in the cowl. It has some patching done on it but has not been butchered. I am thinking shop truck for the business, but we all know how I get when someone wants one of my trucks more than I do. Maybe drop it about three in front, four in rear (already have the springs and trac bar) set of 235 75 15 radials, clean it up and drive the piss out of it. Ideas????

Hi Fred,
If your not going to use them, would you be willing to sell the rear lowering springs and trac bar? Do you you think I could get that front crossmember this week? I could come out and and assist with the removal if your busy. Also looking for disc brake, 5 lug conversion stuff if you have anything available or any local leads I would greatly appreciate it.
Thanks, Calvin

[Tinkermc]

Fred that's a great looking trucl get the doors lettered and drive it.

[dmartin1]

i love the gmc's. id love to have that little sucker. sweet truck!

[specialtyretail]

Originally Posted by C10Calvin

Hi Fred,
If your not going to use them, would you be willing to sell the rear lowering springs and trac bar? Do you you think I could get that front crossmember this week? I could come out and and assist with the removal if your busy. Also looking for disc brake, 5 lug conversion stuff if you have anything available or any local leads I would greatly appreciate it.
Thanks, Calvin

Hey Calvin. Let me see how my schedule looks this week. i am going to be out of town this weekend, grandaughters birthday. The ice is almost gone so i am starting to feel like doing some work around the shop. I will try to track down a good air chisel to knock those rivets out. Sorry for the delay, I have just been a cold, lazy, grumpy old man the last few weeks. Thanks, Fred.

[C10Calvin]

Ok Fred

[specialtyretail]

Got it listed on ebay. I just could not bring myself to cobble it up.

[swamp rat]

Originally Posted by specialtyretail

Got it listed on ebay. I just could not bring myself to cobble it up.

Cant find it... Linky??

[specialtyretail]

Originally Posted by swamp rat

Cant find it... Linky??

I will do a link when I get home. Can't do it from our Tandy system we have here at work. Thanks, Fred.

[specialtyretail]

Originally Posted by swamp rat

Cant find it... Linky??

Let's see if this works. Thanks, Fred. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...e=STRK:MESE:IT

[flashed]

Linky works ..

[Ozzy2013]

Originally Posted by specialtyretail

Thanks. It is from your state. I am tracking the history and so far it is pretty damned interesting.

Hey how do you trace the history of a truck?Thanks Oz

[specialtyretail]

Originally Posted by Ozzy2013

Hey how do you trace the history of a truck?Thanks Oz

Previous registration, title searches and having good relationships with people in the area we get our trucks from.

[swamp rat]

Originally Posted by specialtyretail

Rattle can customization....

I figured as much by looking at the pic's.

But that said i wish i lived within driving distance from you because i would buy it but paying shipping??? sigh..

[specialtyretail]

Originally Posted by swamp rat

I figured as much by looking at the pic's.

But that said i wish i lived within driving distance from you because i would buy it but paying shipping??? sigh..

Yes, shipping kills more deals. Not just the price but some of the horror stories I have heard about different shipping companies. Where are you located? Thanks, Fred.

[swamp rat]

Originally Posted by specialtyretail

Yes, shipping kills more deals. Not just the price but some of the horror stories I have heard about different shipping companies. Where are you located? Thanks, Fred.

Washington state......