Found me a possible truck 1971 gmc swb

[SCHRUMGMC]

No no, the door's are unlocked I hopped into the cab and sat on the bench and turned on the lights to make sure the lights would work..All work except for the front very right light.The amount of stuff under the bench is out of this world, they do have the original tire changing tools for the truck, and its got the original GM Radio that looks almost brand new..


EDIT You must be a supporting board member to place WTB ads.

[GASoline71]

The GMC's never had the "split" marker lights as far as I know.

Don't get ahead of yourself. About 90% of the stuff you can do to this truck can be self taught... just by actually getting your hands dirty.

Gary

[sKnNyPpY]

Door locks are very easy and cheap to replace, that's one of the first things I had to do. Round key for doors, rectangle for ignition, that's the GM tradition I think I got mine from RockAuto.com. I've been following this thread for a while and can't wait to see your new 4 eyes on that hauler.

[SCHRUMGMC]

Originally Posted by GASoline71

The GMC's never had the "split" marker lights as far as I know.

Well on my pawpaw's GMC it was like that...I think maybe Custom Deluxe ?

Don't get ahead of yourself. About 90% of the stuff you can do to this truck can be self taught... just by actually getting your hands dirty.

Thanks for the motivation Gary
Gary

Originally Posted by sKnNyPpY

Door locks are very easy and cheap to replace, that's one of the first things I had to do. Round key for doors, rectangle for ignition, that's the GM tradition I think I got mine from RockAuto.com. I've been following this thread for a while and can't wait to see your new 4 eyes on that hauler.

I'm beyond excited to get it home and go pay these people..Saturday will be the day "I hope"

[primetime]

So wait... You still haven't paid for this truck? I don't understand what's going on here. With almost 6000 views on this thread( has to be near a record at least), and days and days of everyone warning you not buy parts until you PAY for the truck and get it home. It's almost like you want the truck to be bought from under you. Honestly, a week of you still advertising it to this board that you still have not bought it and are just excited to own one, I'm tempted to just buy it myself to end this thread. I could use it for parts maybe. Kid you got to except the advice you have been given thus far, 1st stop advertising the fact it is still available. 2nd don't commit to buy parts until you own the truck. 3rd earn the money you need so you can afford to pay this lady. The fact is that she has it on Craigslist so she must need the money for a reason. So you are holding her back too. 4th and Lastly, GO BUY THE TRUCK!!! We can't wait to help you with trouble shooting and get you on the road. Don't burn your bridges. You have started to alienate good resources for learning about these classics already.
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[72BlckButy]

Originally Posted by SCHRUMGMC

No no, the door's are unlocked I hopped into the cab and sat on the bench and turned on the lights to make sure the lights would work..All work except for the front very right light.The amount of stuff under the bench is out of this world, they do have the original tire changing tools for the truck, and its got the original GM Radio that looks almost brand new..


PS.Does anyone have any ....?????

Don't turn this in to a WTB thread.... or it will be locked.

[CC69Rat]

Shrum.. buddy, relax. Get it home and then setup a build thread. I wouldn't post anything else to this thread. Prove to everyone you're serious not with words but with the build thread. We all know you're excited about it ..just as we were too (when we all bought ours) I / we know you're trying everything you can think of to come up with the money. Jobs are tough to get now-a-days. Bottom line you have to have transportation to get to/from your job to make the $ to buy the truck.

I'm not trying to start / continue to put you on your heels about it. Just take a step back and think had I posted this very truck.. would you want to buy it? You have to be smart buddy.. nows the time. Just take a step back. Get everything together, buy it.. then the details and questions will be accepted and we will help you.

We know you're excited .. just hang in there. It will all work out. If advise means anything to you, .. just my opinion.. I'd just let this go silent. .. then come out GUNNIN with an awesome build you can be proud of and respected for. You don't have to defend anything man. These guys are just showing you 'Tough Love' and help you learn.. keep defending and they will keep you on your heels.

Strength is sometimes shown with silence. One of the many things my Pop taught me.
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[Ol Blue K20]

Originally Posted by CC69Rat

Shrum.. buddy, relax. Get it home and then setup a build thread. I wouldn't post anything else to this thread. Prove to everyone you're serious not with words but with the build thread. We all know you're excited about it ..just as we were too (when we all bought ours) I / we know you're trying everything you can think of to come up with the money. Jobs are tough to get now-a-days. Bottom line you have to have transportation to get to/from your job to make the $ to buy the truck.

I'm not trying to start / continue to put you on your heels about it. Just take a step back and think had I posted this very truck.. would you want to buy it? You have to be smart buddy.. nows the time. Just take a step back. Get everything together, buy it.. then the details and questions will be accepted and we will help you.

We know you're excited .. just hang in there. It will all work out. If advise means anything to you, .. just my opinion.. I'd just let this go silent. .. then come out GUNNIN with an awesome build you can be proud of and respected for. You don't have to defend anything man. These guys are just showing you 'Tough Love' and help you learn.. keep defending and they will keep you on your heels.

Strength is sometimes shown with silence. One of the many things my Pop taught me.
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Excellent advice, Schrumplease listen. I for one want to see a build thread

[SCHRUMGMC]

Well Primetime didn't read some posts really well

Thanks for the advice, and will do

No one can snatch the truck away especially when I put a deposit down on it.I am not buying anything til I have it home.I am planning out what I'd like to do with this truck and bring it back to its formal Glory..

No one post anymore please...Next important post will it being brought home and unhauled


Then I will start a Build thread,


Thanks everyone

[DrewMcD]

Originally Posted by primetime

So wait... You still haven't paid for this truck? I don't understand what's going on here. With almost 6000 views on this thread( has to be near a record at least), and days and days of everyone warning you not buy parts until you PAY for the truck and get it home. It's almost like you want the truck to be bought from under you. Honestly, a week of you still advertising it to this board that you still have not bought it and are just excited to own one, I'm tempted to just buy it myself to end this thread. I could use it for parts maybe. Kid you got to except the advice you have been given thus far, 1st stop advertising the fact it is still available. 2nd don't commit to buy parts until you own the truck. 3rd earn the money you need so you can afford to pay this lady. The fact is that she has it on Craigslist so she must need the money for a reason. So you are holding her back too. 4th and Lastly, GO BUY THE TRUCK!!! We can't wait to help you with trouble shooting and get you on the road. Don't burn your bridges. You have started to alienate good resources for learning about these classics already.
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He made this exact same post a few months back over in the 47-59 board which ended up getting deleted. Only that time it was for a 59 GMC. Went on for weeks and he was given and ignored some great advice just like in this thread. Most were to get a job, or sell his video games. Neither of these obviously happened. All I can do this time around is chuckle as folks are jumping on his bandwagon again, and offering to send free parts and even cash to a kid who may like old trucks but is unwilling to put the work in. Not setting the best example for the boy imho.

[SCHRUMGMC]

Drew get out of here.Sweet jesus your a Grown man starting drama with a almost 20 year old...Grow up man, all you ever do on my threads is start Drama


I am having the person coming to buy my Cougar,saturday morning and he is coming from SC to get it and then I am going to buy the truck right after...Do I need to say it anymore for ya bud...I ended up not getting the '59 because it would of been too much work and money and I found something better I'd like to work on and be more interested in working due to seeing people having more fun with these trucks then the older ones.I don't have to prove crap for anyone especially when I know what I want.You can go ahead and say what you want but bud your barking up the wrong tree because it doesn't phase me a bit...just annoys me



Please no more posts til I bring it home
Thanks

[DrewMcD]

Originally Posted by SCHRUMGMC

Drew get out of here.Sweet jesus your a Grown man starting drama with a almost 20 year old...Grow up man, all you ever do on my threads is start Drama


I am having the person coming to buy my Cougar,saturday morning and then I am going to buy the truck right after...Do I need to say it anymore for ya bud...I ended up not getting the '59 because it would of been too much work and money and I found something better I'd like to work on

Do you read your own posts? You do a fine job of bringing all the drama this place needs all on your own. And don't start with the threats and personal attacks again. Bottom line you have no idea how old I am because I don't feel the need to post my personal info on internet forum for approval, or is it empathy of others? I was only trying to give fair warning to the other valued members of this community of your MO, so some poor guy doesn't send you his money that he actually worked for so you don't have to.

Almost 3,000 posts, and still no truck? It's going to be great if/when you actually get a truck and you grace this board with gems of threads like, "What size bolts to remove the cowl?" and "Went outside this morning and tire was 5 psi low, Wut do? " I'm not going anywhere. This forum has served me well for years, through 4 different trucks. Maybe you should "Go Away".

[SCHRUMGMC]

Im talking about get off this thread..I'm done arguing with ya..
I dont want peoples money alright...Leave me alone...

[DrewMcD]

Originally Posted by SCHRUMGMC

Im talking about get off this thread..I'm done arguing with ya..
I dont want peoples money alright...Leave me alone...

You'll sure take their parts though huh .

[SCHRUMGMC]

People are offering to help me, I'm just a kid who loves old trucks and wants to keep the Tradition going..Now please Leave me alone for the 2nd time


Will update once I get the truck...Thanks for the support people !!!

[DrewMcD]

Originally Posted by SCHRUMGMC

People are offering to help me, I'm just a kid who loves old trucks and wants to keep the Tradition going..Now please Leave me alone for the 2nd time


Will update once I get the truck...Thanks for the support people !!!

So that wasn't you asking for marker lights just today, in this very thread, on this very page? Ok. Keep posting, and bumping this thread so one of two things gets accomplished, someone with some sense sees the ad and gets over there to save that truck,and or people think twice before sending you parts or money for a truck you dont own and are unwilling to work for. Youth is not an excuse for ignorance.

[SCHRUMGMC]

Yes it was, I had forgotten I needed to go to the other Threads to ask, or sign up for a higher Account I am going to get the truck..Leave me alone for the 3rd Time

[Bow Commander]

I'm no Mod but this thread has run its course and should be locked. Step away from the keyboard (as I type this )
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[SCHRUMGMC]

Or just delete all of the Drama..I'd like this thread kept open

[leftybass209]

Will a moderator lock this thread before it really gets out of hand, please? There's no need to blame any one person, it is just overboard already.
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[big mike71]

Both of you guys need to stop. It's like c-10 simplex is back.

[SCHRUMGMC]

Well I tried..I should have though...immaturity


To the admins...Delete all of the Drama and etc..I will update once I get the truck

[Liz]

enough with the crap.. I am NOT wasting time cleaning up stuff, and not locking this until I get answers to some questions I have on the thread itself. However, it seems to be infractions all around. I fully understand frustration, believe me I am feeling a bunch of it this very minute.. I do NOT understand what the heck ya'll are thinking in this thread.. report the posts that bug you and step away from the dang keyboard. Pissing matches, trolling and generalized assiness are not gonna fly.

[mgkgmc]

Just start a new thread when you acquire the truck. We will help you with any questions you need while your project comes along.

[JointTech]

subbed. grabbing popcorn and mountain dew for the show.