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**passthebuck** · 09-16-2002, 01:45 AM

Hi all. I'm a proud new owner of a '67 GMC half ton. I bought it from my retired uncle this afternoon. It has a straight six, 3 on-the-tree, a heater & not much else. My uncle was owner #2. I can see ground at the rear cab corners & at the drivers floorboards. The rockers are disapearing & I can see ground through the bed. It has the small rear window & is a dark green. I must do some patching before I can bring it home (it is still at my uncles farm in the machine shed) BUT I'm really excited about owning a vehicle that patch metal is availible for!!! (I currently am driving a melting '79 Bel Air & alas - no metal is availible...) I know this question has been asked a million times BUT is it a bad plan to replace all the tin I just mentioned? I'm pretty sure that in my area no rust-free cabs are availible (it's salts-ville in winter here). Where should I obtain my metal? More than anything, I'm just looking for suggestions to get me started (& get my truck legal) & to avoid any pitfalls. Glad to be a new member!

Church · 09-16-2002, 04:02 PM

First off, welcome to the board from NC. Sounds like your really excited! I cant believe I found your post on the 2nd page of this forum and no one has said welcome or nothing. Usually we are alot better than that. It sounds like you need some rockers, cab corners, and maybe a few other parts. They only make patch panels for your bed floor though. I sell all of the above sheetmetal as well as many other items for these trucks. Let me know if I can help in any way.

weasel29gm · 09-16-2002, 04:51 PM

Welcome frome good ole' W VA and start havin' fun !!!!!!! Enjoy the board!!!!!!!!

Longhorn Man · 09-16-2002, 05:33 PM

Welcome to THE board. There is nothing wrong with replacing the sheet metal you are refering to. Around here (central Ohio) that would be a clean truck. Pretty much all of them has returned to the earth around here. The way ppl act when they see my 69 GMC short bed, you'd think they've never seen a shortie before. That's ok, that kind or reaction just bumps up the asking price when/if the time comes.

Slammed67 · 09-16-2002, 05:57 PM

You've got the coolest year/model ever made.... '67 GMC!!

**passthebuck** · 09-16-2002, 07:44 PM

Thanks for the kind welcome. I've been thinking about my impending rust repair on my cab & I was wondering should I be welding the tin in with the cab on the frame or the cab off? I'm pretty sure that the cab mounts & other related items will be rotten too. Does anyone have a series of photos that could help me plan my future rust repairs?

Dean23 · 09-16-2002, 09:45 PM

welcome to the board. I replaced my hood both front fenders and still have to do cab corners, rockers floor pans mounts, bed floor and front wheel wells, I think that is normal for these trucks. Good luck and keep us posted

71402BB · 09-16-2002, 10:01 PM

Welcome to "THE" board! You can do those patch panels to your cab with the the cab still on the truck.................unless you plan on doing a frame off resto! Here are a couple of links to 2 guys that sell all new sheet meatal and patch panels! I would recommend them both! http://www.gmcpaulstruckparts.com/ http://www.classicheartbeat.com/ How about some pic's of your truck!!!

**passthebuck** · 09-16-2002, 11:28 PM

At this time the only pics I have are the ones in my head & it's sitting about 2.5 hours away from my home so it'll be a bit before I have any pics (sorry). It's a farm truck. The rear bumper is a pipe 1/4" wall thickness & 3" dia. The Drivers side bed is dented a few times, the fenders have a few rust holes about 8" up from the bottom & it's dusty as hell inside & out. Like I said, its a dark green with a lighter green interior. Zero options except for a heater. It is what I think you call a fleetside. The tires say "8 ply" on them & the wheels are white. The front bumper is there & fairly straight, the grill & bumper are white. The column is a light blue - my uncle says he changed it because it was too sloppy & was locking up & not letting him shift. I've driven it & certainly is sloppy. Is it possible (are parts availible?) to rebuild the column & the linkage to get it shifting nice? I know everybody puts a floor shifter in BUT I think the column shift is kinda cool. eventually I'd like a 350/700r4 to drop in but thats a ways off. Thanks again for your suggestions.

09-16-2002, 01:45 AM	#1
passthebuck Sisyphus was my mentor! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Carleton Place, Ontario CANADA Posts: 984	A new '67 GMC half ton owner! Hi all. I'm a proud new owner of a '67 GMC half ton. I bought it from my retired uncle this afternoon. It has a straight six, 3 on-the-tree, a heater & not much else. My uncle was owner #2. I can see ground at the rear cab corners & at the drivers floorboards. The rockers are disapearing & I can see ground through the bed. It has the small rear window & is a dark green. I must do some patching before I can bring it home (it is still at my uncles farm in the machine shed) BUT I'm really excited about owning a vehicle that patch metal is availible for!!! (I currently am driving a melting '79 Bel Air & alas - no metal is availible...) I know this question has been asked a million times BUT is it a bad plan to replace all the tin I just mentioned? I'm pretty sure that in my area no rust-free cabs are availible (it's salts-ville in winter here). Where should I obtain my metal? More than anything, I'm just looking for suggestions to get me started (& get my truck legal) & to avoid any pitfalls. Glad to be a new member! __________________ passthebuck #5642 -TWO 1967 GMC 910's. One with L6/3-on-the tree and the other with 355 w/435hp & a 700r4. -a 2013 Honda Civic as my "sensible" car

09-16-2002, 04:51 PM	#3
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,103	Welcome frome good ole' W VA and start havin' fun !!!!!!! Enjoy the board!!!!!!!! __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 38YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......

09-16-2002, 05:57 PM	#5
Slammed67 Progress = 0% Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 2,108	You've got the coolest year/model ever made.... '67 GMC!! __________________ Jason - '67 GMC swb \| '57 Bel-Air 4dr hardtop \| '56 210 4dr Wagon \| 2000 GMC Sierra

09-16-2002, 07:44 PM	#6
passthebuck Sisyphus was my mentor! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Carleton Place, Ontario CANADA Posts: 984	Thanks for the kind welcome. I've been thinking about my impending rust repair on my cab & I was wondering should I be welding the tin in with the cab on the frame or the cab off? I'm pretty sure that the cab mounts & other related items will be rotten too. Does anyone have a series of photos that could help me plan my future rust repairs? __________________ passthebuck #5642 -TWO 1967 GMC 910's. One with L6/3-on-the tree and the other with 355 w/435hp & a 700r4. -a 2013 Honda Civic as my "sensible" car

09-16-2002, 09:45 PM	#7
Dean23 68cst_ss490 Join Date: May 2001 Location: edmonton,canada Posts: 1,363	welcome to the board. I replaced my hood both front fenders and still have to do cab corners, rockers floor pans mounts, bed floor and front wheel wells, I think that is normal for these trucks. Good luck and keep us posted __________________ Dean edmonton,canada a winter wonderland 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche LT cold air intake, performance exhaust, Comp cams cam, jba shorty ceramic headers. http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3090973

09-16-2002, 04:02 PM	#2
Church Carolina Classic Trucks Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: The South Posts: 792	First off, welcome to the board from NC. Sounds like your really excited! I cant believe I found your post on the 2nd page of this forum and no one has said welcome or nothing. Usually we are alot better than that. It sounds like you need some rockers, cab corners, and maybe a few other parts. They only make patch panels for your bed floor though. I sell all of the above sheetmetal as well as many other items for these trucks. Let me know if I can help in any way. __________________

09-16-2002, 05:33 PM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Welcome to THE board. There is nothing wrong with replacing the sheet metal you are refering to. Around here (central Ohio) that would be a clean truck. Pretty much all of them has returned to the earth around here. The way ppl act when they see my 69 GMC short bed, you'd think they've never seen a shortie before. That's ok, that kind or reaction just bumps up the asking price when/if the time comes.

09-16-2002, 10:01 PM	#8
71402BB now thats a true COON DOG Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Franconia, NH Posts: 1,977	Welcome to "THE" board! You can do those patch panels to your cab with the the cab still on the truck.................unless you plan on doing a frame off resto! Here are a couple of links to 2 guys that sell all new sheet meatal and patch panels! I would recommend them both! http://www.gmcpaulstruckparts.com/ http://www.classicheartbeat.com/ How about some pic's of your truck!!! __________________ current project 67 402BB stout th350 3.08's with a locker. Plan on tubs 18.5's out back! (thanks Burnsman!) 71 SWB Stepside, was a 250, now is a 402 Big Block with 4 speed and 3.73's ( was crushed by a tree, bed sold, motor pulled) was my first truck!... oh well... 72 LWB 4x4 350 4-speed 3.08's posi wearing army olive drab green (SOLD!) 68 BURB 50TH LOOKALIKE work in progress, soon to have 250-I6 with a 3-speed on the tree 4.11's and posi ( currently sitting in back yard tarped awaiting time, $$$, and lots of love!) 67 1 TON- work truck 396 sm 420 4-speed, flat bed 4.57 gears "big red" (my first landscape truck, very rusty and crusty! but still gets the job done when needed!)

09-16-2002, 11:28 PM	#9
passthebuck Sisyphus was my mentor! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Carleton Place, Ontario CANADA Posts: 984	At this time the only pics I have are the ones in my head & it's sitting about 2.5 hours away from my home so it'll be a bit before I have any pics (sorry). It's a farm truck. The rear bumper is a pipe 1/4" wall thickness & 3" dia. The Drivers side bed is dented a few times, the fenders have a few rust holes about 8" up from the bottom & it's dusty as hell inside & out. Like I said, its a dark green with a lighter green interior. Zero options except for a heater. It is what I think you call a fleetside. The tires say "8 ply" on them & the wheels are white. The front bumper is there & fairly straight, the grill & bumper are white. The column is a light blue - my uncle says he changed it because it was too sloppy & was locking up & not letting him shift. I've driven it & certainly is sloppy. Is it possible (are parts availible?) to rebuild the column & the linkage to get it shifting nice? I know everybody puts a floor shifter in BUT I think the column shift is kinda cool. eventually I'd like a 350/700r4 to drop in but thats a ways off. Thanks again for your suggestions. __________________ passthebuck #5642 -TWO 1967 GMC 910's. One with L6/3-on-the tree and the other with 355 w/435hp & a 700r4. -a 2013 Honda Civic as my "sensible" car



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