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88Jimmy4x4 03-30-2013 09:26 AM

finally drove my 76 after 2 years of work
 
Well I finally got my GMC driving down the road after 2 long years (engine and acc., trans, dshaft, interior, gas tank all new) :metal:

Still gotta install dryer and charge A/C but here's some fresh pics

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Shyguy 03-30-2013 09:32 AM

Re: finally drove my 76 after 2 years of work
 
That is one fine looking truck you have. I like the work many people do on their trucks, but I tend to like restorations best.

79Betty 03-30-2013 09:38 AM

Re: finally drove my 76 after 2 years of work
 
Love the white & blue combination. Looks classy!
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sean1969c10 03-30-2013 09:52 AM

Re: finally drove my 76 after 2 years of work
 
Very Nice!

88Jimmy4x4 03-30-2013 09:55 AM

Re: finally drove my 76 after 2 years of work
 
Thanks guys

All started from blown head gasket or cracked head. Engine was overall filthy and worn so pulled it, and built a new one. We all know the rest of the story...clean and paint this, replace this....fix previous owners crap lol



http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m...psfb7b4642.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m...ra/engine1.jpg

killthewabbit 03-30-2013 10:34 AM

Re: finally drove my 76 after 2 years of work
 
That's a beautiful truck, sir

Jonboy 03-30-2013 10:45 AM

Re: finally drove my 76 after 2 years of work
 
Right on. How does it run out?

Tx Firefighter 03-30-2013 11:38 AM

Re: finally drove my 76 after 2 years of work
 
The Gilleys bumper sticker is the icing on the cake.
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88Jimmy4x4 03-30-2013 12:29 PM

Re: finally drove my 76 after 2 years of work
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Jonboy (Post 5980316)
Right on. How does it run out?

Thanks jonboy, it runs great, carb is adjusted just right and electric choke performs like it should, great oil pressure, voltage and water temp
Quote:

Originally Posted by Tx Firefighter (Post 5980401)
The Gilleys bumper sticker is the icing on the cake.
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Thanks, I'm glad someone noticed that lol.
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Hevy 03-30-2013 12:30 PM

Re: finally drove my 76 after 2 years of work
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Tx Firefighter (Post 5980401)
The Gilleys bumper sticker is the icing on the cake.
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Right on, beautiful machine but the bumper stickers make it badd ass! :metal:

bigblock73 03-30-2013 12:36 PM

Re: finally drove my 76 after 2 years of work
 
Very nice, like the 73/74 grill as well!
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Gordonr1973 03-30-2013 01:13 PM

Re: finally drove my 76 after 2 years of work
 
Very nice!!!!

MusicMan70 03-30-2013 01:22 PM

Re: finally drove my 76 after 2 years of work
 
Gorgeous Truck! I like the "Invader 350" Air Cleaner sticker.

54Caddy 03-30-2013 01:54 PM

Re: finally drove my 76 after 2 years of work
 
Looks good man. Maybe now that your done I can buy parts for mine. You were beating me on all the good deals.
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88Jimmy4x4 03-30-2013 02:14 PM

Re: finally drove my 76 after 2 years of work
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Hevy (Post 5980491)
Right on, beautiful machine but the bumper stickers make it badd ass! :metal:

Thanks :thumbs:

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigblock73 (Post 5980499)
Very nice, like the 73/74 grill as well!
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Thanks, my 76 grill was nice condition but I found a good 73/74 grille and painted/restored it. I just liked it better plus the black bezels and amber turn lense.
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Originally Posted by Gordonr1973 (Post 5980550)
Very nice!!!!

thanks
Quote:

Originally Posted by MusicMan70 (Post 5980565)
Gorgeous Truck! I like the "Invader 350" Air Cleaner sticker.

Thanks, I have them on valve covers too. Engine is kinda plain jane looking so wanted to add something and being a gmc I didn't want the chevy turbo fire decals.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 54Caddy (Post 5980605)
Looks good man. Maybe now that your done I can buy parts for mine. You were beating me on all the good deals.
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:lol:

54Caddy 03-30-2013 02:25 PM

Re: finally drove my 76 after 2 years of work
 
I found myself a air dam like the one you got very cheap. There was 1 still available from Gm back east had my parts guys order it in for me at the dealership I was working at thanks for that part number
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88Jimmy4x4 03-30-2013 02:40 PM

Re: finally drove my 76 after 2 years of work
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by 54Caddy (Post 5980662)
I found myself a air dam like the one you got very cheap. There was 1 still available from Gm back east had my parts guys order it in for me at the dealership I was working at thanks for that part number
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Hey that's great glad I could help, it will bolt right up. Nothing like NOS parts!
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silvereagle07 03-30-2013 02:43 PM

Re: finally drove my 76 after 2 years of work
 
That's a sweet looking truck. Good job !
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zook 03-30-2013 03:47 PM

Re: finally drove my 76 after 2 years of work
 
Wow oh wow that is a sweet ride. 2 tone and good bumper stickers!
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gloriavoxdei 03-30-2013 07:12 PM

Re: finally drove my 76 after 2 years of work
 
Beautiful truck, very well done.

ont_guy_38 03-30-2013 07:53 PM

Re: finally drove my 76 after 2 years of work
 
Beautiful truck, now you got me wanting to put buckets and a console in again after just making up my mind to get my bench recovered.

Zane M 03-30-2013 08:15 PM

Re: finally drove my 76 after 2 years of work
 
Beautiful.

68Timber 03-30-2013 08:24 PM

Re: finally drove my 76 after 2 years of work
 
VERY well done.

Low_Life86 03-30-2013 08:51 PM

Re: finally drove my 76 after 2 years of work
 
very good looking truck

74 stepside 03-30-2013 09:01 PM

Re: finally drove my 76 after 2 years of work
 
Looks good, well done.


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