Another new guy (in MN) - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

dat · 02-01-2003, 02:08 PM

Hi guys!

Been lurking (scavenging info) for a few days and thought I would introduce myself.

Just bought a '68 GMC 2wd LWB Fleetside pick-um-up truck and while it drives ok and runs great, it needs a TON of interior stuff to make it a fun driver (it was a farm truck in ND for 30 years, then sat). I don't plan on restoring to original or for show or anything but do plan on keeping the outside as close as possible.

Now I just need to figure out where to start...

cheyguy · 02-01-2003, 02:27 PM

Welcome from mid. TN

PanelDeland · 02-01-2003, 02:45 PM

Welcome dat, from Hotlanta.You may need to find Da'Burb and see if you are close enough to meet at a show.
Start with a notebook.Record the things you want to do to your truck and the things you need to do.That way you can come up with a plan on financing it and on doing things in order so you don't have to do somthing over.Good luck and keep the Board posted on your progress.

da-burb · 02-01-2003, 02:47 PM

Welcome dat from 30 miles west of the metro.

71k5 · 02-01-2003, 03:19 PM

Welcome from So Central PA!

toms68cst · 02-01-2003, 03:24 PM

Welcome from Bismarck. What town are you from and where did you find that fine ND truck? I can tell your picture isn't from the Red River Valley of the North!

It looks to be in nice shape.

nitor · 02-01-2003, 05:01 PM

Welcome!!

teeitup · 02-01-2003, 05:29 PM

Welcome from Kansas!

lunatic · 02-01-2003, 05:47 PM

Welcome from BC

....

Gordo · 02-01-2003, 05:53 PM

Welcome from Connecticut!

weasel29gm · 02-01-2003, 06:55 PM

Welcome from good ole' W Va, good lookin ride. Get a budget and start small, shop swap meets and here. Have fun!!!

**tkeduk8r** · 02-01-2003, 07:17 PM

hello from central minn too... Where are you from??? Im in St.Cloud, Sauk Rapids area... nice truck to start!!!!
--mike

**Palf70Step** · 02-01-2003, 07:17 PM

Welcome from South Mississippi.

dat · 02-01-2003, 07:22 PM

Thanks all.

Thanks for the tip PanelDeland, I already have a spreadsheet going (no notebooks for me!) and da-burb doesn't know it yet but he and I are going to become close friends!

da-burb - Hi there! I'm about halfway between Mpls and St. Cloud outside of Elk River so you arn't very far away.

toms68cst - The truck is from up in Garrison (south of Minot for all the non-natives). I'm originally from just off the south side of the lake right on Beulah Bay and still have tons of family up there.

btw - You can't tell from the snow, but the windshield is really trashed. On the plus side, it came with the ND dealer option of a double gun rack!

Bob Chayer · 02-01-2003, 10:37 PM

Welcome from New Hampshire! Went to St. Cloud State!

**Tim Christian** · 02-01-2003, 10:40 PM

A Big Tennessee Howdy-Do!!!!!!!!!!!!!

toms68cst · 02-01-2003, 11:39 PM

Hey dat- no kidding you're from around here? Look me up if you make it back. I'm always happy to meet fellow Chevy-GMC truck freaks.

crazy4chevs · 02-01-2003, 11:43 PM

Welcome from Washington.

da-burb · 02-02-2003, 12:31 AM

I am about 25 minutes from Elk River. Just drove through there tonight on the way to the Classic Chevy/GMC Truck club banquet. mmmmmmm..Prime rib........ Let me know when you are in the area and I'll see if I can help you out.

EdB · 02-02-2003, 02:28 AM

Another welcome from S. Miss.

It appears to me that the first thing
to do would be to try to get it
thawed out.

I spent three years with snow in
Northern Germany and promised
myself that if I ever got away from
it , I would stay South.

If I decide to go further South, I am
going to have to wade.

EdB

brad2 · 02-02-2003, 02:44 AM

Welcome from Oklahoma

BobS · 02-02-2003, 11:41 AM

Hi Dat,

Welcome! I'm located about half way between Moorhead and East Grand Forks.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 02-02-2003, 01:28 PM

Welcome from SOUTHERN OREGON!!!!!!!

71Derelict · 02-02-2003, 11:15 PM

Welcome from another newbie in Florida.

yellowgmc · 02-04-2003, 01:48 PM

welcome from a couple hours north of you!!!

02-01-2003, 02:08 PM	#1
dat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Central MN Posts: 88	Another new guy (in MN) Hi guys! Been lurking (scavenging info) for a few days and thought I would introduce myself. Just bought a '68 GMC 2wd LWB Fleetside pick-um-up truck and while it drives ok and runs great, it needs a TON of interior stuff to make it a fun driver (it was a farm truck in ND for 30 years, then sat). I don't plan on restoring to original or for show or anything but do plan on keeping the outside as close as possible. Now I just need to figure out where to start... Attached Images __________________ '68 GMC 1500 LWB Fleetside w/350 & 3 spd (for now)

02-01-2003, 02:27 PM	#2
cheyguy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Manchester, TN Posts: 215	Welcome from mid. TN __________________ '71 Cheyenne Super '80 Custom Deluxe '75 Blazer

02-01-2003, 02:45 PM	#3
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Welcome dat, from Hotlanta.You may need to find Da'Burb and see if you are close enough to meet at a show. Start with a notebook.Record the things you want to do to your truck and the things you need to do.That way you can come up with a plan on financing it and on doing things in order so you don't have to do somthing over.Good luck and keep the Board posted on your progress. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

02-01-2003, 02:47 PM	#4
da-burb "Ochre Ogre" Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Springfield, MN Posts: 3,558	Welcome dat from 30 miles west of the metro. __________________ Bowtie Truck Stop Inc. Mid-West GM Truck Restoration Parts Supplier Your Key Parts, Auto Metal Direct, Dynacorn, and Goodmark dealer. like us @ www.facebook.com/BowtieTruckStop 1971 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1971 K-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 K-20 Suburban (Yellow- that just aint right!) Springfield, Minnesota 56087

02-01-2003, 03:24 PM	#6
toms68cst Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 4,298	Welcome from Bismarck. What town are you from and where did you find that fine ND truck? I can tell your picture isn't from the Red River Valley of the North! It looks to be in nice shape. __________________ Unrestored 68 C-10 CST. Original 327. 4-Speed CH465. 50k or so miles. TREASURER, Drum Brake Club.

02-01-2003, 03:19 PM	#5
71k5 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Manchester, PA Posts: 138	Welcome from So Central PA!

02-01-2003, 05:01 PM	#7
nitor Too many projects Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Morrow, OH Posts: 344	Welcome!! __________________ Jim '55 Chevrolet Pickup '56 Chevrolet Belair '04 Chevrolet Astro '95 Chevrolet Blazer

02-01-2003, 05:29 PM	#8
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,395	Welcome from Kansas! __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure"

02-01-2003, 05:47 PM	#9
lunatic Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: BC Posts: 929	Welcome from BC ....

02-01-2003, 05:53 PM	#10
Gordo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Killingworth, CT. USA Posts: 3,378	Welcome from Connecticut! __________________ 1971 C10 swb stepside 350/700R4/3.73posi (retired as of 4/22/03) 1998 S10 short bed 2002 S10 Blazer 1942 Oldsmobile 1958 Massey Harris Pony 1951 Wife Killingworth, Connecticut May those who love us, love us, any of those who do not love us, may God turn their hearts. And if God is unable to turn their hearts, may he turn their ankles so we may know them by their limping. A man who works with his hands is a laborer; a man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman; but a man who works with his hands and his brain and his heart is an artist.

02-01-2003, 06:55 PM	#11
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,099	Welcome from good ole' W Va, good lookin ride. Get a budget and start small, shop swap meets and here. Have fun!!! __________________ 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.......

02-01-2003, 07:17 PM	#12
tkeduk8r Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Alexandria, MN Posts: 1,462	hello from central minn too... Where are you from??? Im in St.Cloud, Sauk Rapids area... nice truck to start!!!! --mike __________________ 63 C20 2WD, 230/SM420/4.11 73K 68 C30 dump truck, 327,SM425,4.56 66K original 68 C10 2WD SWB Stepper, 250/3-tree/3.73 66K.... Wifes 68 Buick Skylark Custom Conv., 350/TH400/2.56 In our family since '79 69 GMC 1500 SWB 2WD, 350/TH350/3.73 posi... 70 K10 SWB 4X4 4-sp,ps, pb, tilt, buckets, console, sliding back window (Need AC parts) WIP 72 Chevy K20 4x4 350/350/205/4.56 donor 72 Vette 350/M21/3.70 posi, triple black and super fast 84 Olds Cutlass Brougham 350/2004r/4.11 was Dad's

02-01-2003, 07:17 PM	#13
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,268	Welcome from South Mississippi. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

02-01-2003, 07:22 PM	#14
dat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Central MN Posts: 88	Thanks all. Thanks for the tip PanelDeland, I already have a spreadsheet going (no notebooks for me!) and da-burb doesn't know it yet but he and I are going to become close friends! da-burb - Hi there! I'm about halfway between Mpls and St. Cloud outside of Elk River so you arn't very far away. toms68cst - The truck is from up in Garrison (south of Minot for all the non-natives). I'm originally from just off the south side of the lake right on Beulah Bay and still have tons of family up there. btw - You can't tell from the snow, but the windshield is really trashed. On the plus side, it came with the ND dealer option of a double gun rack! __________________ '68 GMC 1500 LWB Fleetside w/350 & 3 spd (for now)

02-01-2003, 10:37 PM	#15
Bob Chayer Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mid, NH Posts: 150	Welcome from New Hampshire! Went to St. Cloud State! __________________ Bob Chayer 71 3/4 ton 4X4 Suburban



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

02-01-2003, 10:40 PM	#16
Tim Christian Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: TN/VA Posts: 6,388	A Big Tennessee Howdy-Do!!!!!!!!!!!!!

02-01-2003, 11:39 PM	#17
toms68cst Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 4,298	Hey dat- no kidding you're from around here? Look me up if you make it back. I'm always happy to meet fellow Chevy-GMC truck freaks. __________________ Unrestored 68 C-10 CST. Original 327. 4-Speed CH465. 50k or so miles. TREASURER, Drum Brake Club.

02-01-2003, 11:43 PM	#18
crazy4chevs Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Des Moines WA. (Kent, area) Posts: 668	Welcome from Washington. __________________ 70 chev c10 swb fleet 72 grill, sb 400, 2/4 drop. 68 chev c10 swb fleet Early classic 4/6 drop with 4wheel disc brakes 9"rear 67-8 buckets tilt and A/C Classic GM Truck Club of Washington .

02-02-2003, 12:31 AM	#19
da-burb "Ochre Ogre" Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Springfield, MN Posts: 3,558	I am about 25 minutes from Elk River. Just drove through there tonight on the way to the Classic Chevy/GMC Truck club banquet. mmmmmmm..Prime rib........ Let me know when you are in the area and I'll see if I can help you out. __________________ Bowtie Truck Stop Inc. Mid-West GM Truck Restoration Parts Supplier Your Key Parts, Auto Metal Direct, Dynacorn, and Goodmark dealer. like us @ www.facebook.com/BowtieTruckStop 1971 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1971 K-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 K-20 Suburban (Yellow- that just aint right!) Springfield, Minnesota 56087

02-02-2003, 02:28 AM	#20
EdB Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Gulfport Ms Posts: 401	Welcome Another welcome from S. Miss. It appears to me that the first thing to do would be to try to get it thawed out. I spent three years with snow in Northern Germany and promised myself that if I ever got away from it , I would stay South. If I decide to go further South, I am going to have to wade. EdB

02-02-2003, 02:44 AM	#21
brad2 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: edmond, ok Posts: 1,056	Welcome from Oklahoma

02-02-2003, 11:41 AM	#22
BobS Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: West Central Minnesota Posts: 568	Hi Dat, Welcome! I'm located about half way between Moorhead and East Grand Forks. __________________ V-6....only GMC Trucks have it! 62 GMC W5000 NAPCO-V6 65 GMC 2500 NAPCO Panel-V6 66 GMC 1000-V6 66 GMC 1500-V6 67 GMC K1500-SBC (originally a KM-V6) 68 GMC C1500-V6 68 GMC C1500-V6 68 GMC Suburban C2500 70 Chevy K20-SBC 71 Chevy C30 Longhorn-SBC 72 GMC Suburban C1500-BBC 72 Chevy C10-SBC 72 GMC C5500-ToroFlow Diesel

02-02-2003, 01:28 PM	#23
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Welcome from SOUTHERN OREGON!!!!!!! __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

02-02-2003, 11:15 PM	#24
71Derelict Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Patrick AFB Florida Posts: 25	Welcome from another newbie in Florida. __________________ 71 C/10 Short Wide 2/3 drop, 383/350/3.08 posi in various states of repair growing into 4/5 drop 383/700R4

02-04-2003, 01:48 PM	#25
yellowgmc Getting cabin fever?!?!?! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: chisholm, mn Posts: 1,679	welcome from a couple hours north of you!!! __________________ Member of the Discs Up Front Club 1972 GMC 1500 1994 F-150 XL 4x4 Tact is for people not whitty enough to be sarcastic

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.