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HRD · 06-29-2018, 12:25 AM

First post here.
Been reading/looking at this board for a few years now.
Very close to start on my project that I got to have during retirement some 15 years or so back.
'51 GMC 1/2 ton.
I hope I can add in someway but truly feel like I'll be asking more then answering at my current stage.

Thanks to all that post here, REALLY "THANKS" it has already taught me a lot.

Again,
THANKS
Randy

RUN GMC · 06-29-2018, 12:52 AM

Wow nice and amazing......amazing that I drove through your area on the Hot Rod Power Tour recently(was that some motivation for you lol).....Im in North AL and I welcome you here and good luck on your build.....tell us what are your build plans are.......

HRD · 06-30-2018, 01:17 AM

Thanks for the welcome neighbor.
There are really no build plans. Just wake her up and get her back out there.
I pretty much plan on just putt putting around for a little while and I’ll go from there. Just plain and simple runs to the grocery, drug, auto store etc. type stuff. Live like…What our parents had to back in the time? Both mine were born in 32. Deal with it like they had to back then type stuff. (Dream)
First on the list: positive ground to negative and 2nd swap it to 12v. The PO was running off a 12v he had wired into a large welder riding in the bed. Took out all the lights but the 1 tail, the amp meter and now I got a full tank of gas at all times. (I Wish).
(Safety is in mind)
I got to watch the ride tour fly by and truly loved it. Set on the front porch all day watching. Got a few shots below. No way I could get you all.

RUN GMC · 06-30-2018, 01:53 AM

Did your post your pics on a website?

**mongocanfly** · 06-30-2018, 08:06 AM

Welcome aboard....looks like a good solid truck.....

**Getter-Done** · 06-30-2018, 08:50 AM

Welcome
I agree on negative ground and 12volt. That's a good starting point.
Where will you locate the battery? Under the floor where it was originally or relocate under the hood?

HRD · 06-30-2018, 09:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RUN GMC

Did your post your pics on a website?

I posted a few on face book. https://www.facebook.com/hollis.denn...=pb_friends_tl

06-29-2018, 12:25 AM	#1
HRD Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Graham, Alabama Posts: 34	Hello from East Alabama First post here. Been reading/looking at this board for a few years now. Very close to start on my project that I got to have during retirement some 15 years or so back. '51 GMC 1/2 ton. I hope I can add in someway but truly feel like I'll be asking more then answering at my current stage. Thanks to all that post here, REALLY "THANKS" it has already taught me a lot. Again, THANKS Randy Attached Images __________________ Hollis

06-29-2018, 12:52 AM	#2
RUN GMC Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: North AL Posts: 363	Re: Hello from East Alabama Wow nice and amazing......amazing that I drove through your area on the Hot Rod Power Tour recently(was that some motivation for you lol).....Im in North AL and I welcome you here and good luck on your build.....tell us what are your build plans are....... __________________ http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/b...baae5d9a7e.jpg

06-30-2018, 01:17 AM	#3
HRD Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Graham, Alabama Posts: 34	Re: Hello from East Alabama Thanks for the welcome neighbor. There are really no build plans. Just wake her up and get her back out there. I pretty much plan on just putt putting around for a little while and I’ll go from there. Just plain and simple runs to the grocery, drug, auto store etc. type stuff. Live like…What our parents had to back in the time? Both mine were born in 32. Deal with it like they had to back then type stuff. (Dream) First on the list: positive ground to negative and 2nd swap it to 12v. The PO was running off a 12v he had wired into a large welder riding in the bed. Took out all the lights but the 1 tail, the amp meter and now I got a full tank of gas at all times. (I Wish). (Safety is in mind) I got to watch the ride tour fly by and truly loved it. Set on the front porch all day watching. Got a few shots below. No way I could get you all. Attached Images __________________ Hollis

06-30-2018, 01:53 AM	#4
RUN GMC Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: North AL Posts: 363	Re: Hello from East Alabama Did your post your pics on a website? __________________ http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/b...baae5d9a7e.jpg

06-30-2018, 08:06 AM	#5
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,588	Re: Hello from East Alabama Welcome aboard....looks like a good solid truck..... __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver

06-30-2018, 08:50 AM	#6
Getter-Done Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: TN. Posts: 7,750	Re: Hello from East Alabama Welcome I agree on negative ground and 12volt. That's a good starting point. Where will you locate the battery? Under the floor where it was originally or relocate under the hood? __________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________ 84 Chevy K-20 63 Impala (my high school car) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...Crew Cab Build



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