01-15-2012, 07:34 PM | #1 |
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Location: Kingsport,Tenn
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Manufacturer: GMC Year: 1971 Suspension type: leaf spring Front Brakes: disc brake Modifications: Rear Brakes: drum Steering: power Front differential type / Gears: Rear differential type / Gears: Tire and Wheel Size Body Sierra fleetside longbed Color Scheme: black/white top Bodyman: Modifications: Paint Type: Painter: Interior delux Color: black Material: cloth Upholsterer: Wiring: Modifications: Steering wheel/Column: Stereo/Speakers/Amps: Air Conditioning: factory add on Instrument Gauges: all but tach Engine Cubic Inch: 350 Manufacturer: chevy Camshaft: stock Cylinder heads: stock Valve Covers: stock Intake Manifold: stock Ignition System: hei Exhaust type: maniflod Carburetor or Fuel Injection: carb Transmission 350 turbo Automatic / Standard: auto Torque Converter: stock Modifications: Shifter type: column Drive Shaft: Biography What is your name? Tony Wilder Please share a few things about yourself. (Bio, family, background, hobbies, your favorite pizza topping, your favorite vacation spot, etc) riding 4 wheelers,working in garage How long have you owned your truck? 2 years What made you decide to buy this truck? my dad owned a 69 GMC for years that I learned to drive on How do you store your truck, at home, garage, outside etc? What do you enjoy about your truck the most? garage....love the body style,driving it Who or what was your biggest influence in building your truck? always loved 67-72 chevy/gmc trucks What has been the biggest obstacle you have faced in working on your project? How did you/do you handle it? I am converting my truck from 2 wheel drive to 4 wheel drive,I tried using a 78 chevy frame but discovered the differences in frames would make cab mounts in fron of cab and radiator supports too high.I bought a donor 70 factory 4 wheel drive with rough body for the frame What/who is you favorite/best part source? I have ordered from southern ky classics,lmc What are some things have helped your project to be a success? I have been to car shows and online talking to other 67-72 enthusits ,looking and reading your forums on others builds What is the history behind your truck? I am the 3 rd owner,it was bought new at a local dealership in Johnson City Tenn,the original owner kept it and drove it till about 10 years ago,after his death the second owner drove it casually for about 8 years,I bought it 2 years ago from him with 104,000 miles on it and in great shape What do you use your truck for? (hauling, cruising, daily driver,shows, drag racing, work truck, mudding etc): daily driver What is your favorite memory with your truck? I am enjoying the research in building a 71 4 wheel drive,the parts collecting and build Whats your favorite modification done to truck and why? I am building a longbed with 3/4 ton axles,4"lift kit,35" tires and rear disc brakes If you had one thing to do over on your build, what would it be and why? I would have started with a 67-72 factory 4 wheel drive frame What are your future plans for your truck? I am building my truck to drive daily,use to pull my camper and plan on keeping it for many years What words of advice do you have to people who are just starting out with their project? research with people who have done similar builds to yours,go to car shows and talk to them about thier build and find forums like this one to read about others builds and ideas on thier build __________________ |
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