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Kixwy2 · 12-16-2007, 07:46 AM

Hi there!

I am a relatively new truck owner - a couple months ago I bought a 1974 GMC Custom as a partial project, partial driver. The body and paint were ok, but the interior was thrashed, electrical was goofy, and there are a few engine problems. So I decided to jump right in and start figuring out how to repair trucks!

So far I have replaced the distributor and coil, spark plugs, wires, rebuilt the carb, torn apart the interior and installed seats, built a custom console, and am in the process of re-wiring some of the goofy electrical the last few owners did to it. I'm learning a lot....

Here's some pics of my truck:

wedgemon · 12-16-2007, 07:56 AM

Hey from Northern Nevada.

Nothing wrong with that truck! Pretty nice. Keep up the improvements.

- Dave

L0WRIDE · 12-16-2007, 08:50 AM

to the boards

72BlckButy · 12-16-2007, 09:03 AM

to the board from Mid-MO!!!

Sweet looking truck!

jsbgump · 12-16-2007, 09:35 AM

Welcome to the board from Texas

krue · 12-16-2007, 10:16 AM

Welcome to the board from South Mississippi!

shaneschevys · 12-16-2007, 10:52 AM

Welcome from FT Worth TX.

Cyclone44 · 12-16-2007, 08:48 PM

from Knoxville Tn....

BACKYARD88 · 12-17-2007, 07:30 AM

from South Texas.

Old Chevy Mech · 12-17-2007, 10:11 AM

from CT!

Frank

Kixwy2 · 12-18-2007, 05:25 PM

Thanks guys! Since that pic was taken I have added 30" BF Goodrich All Terrains and a truck box that someone offed on me for free. New gas shocks and I'm good to go! At some point I have to repair the tailgate, which has some fabulous bondo job and is a different color than the rest of the truck, and a bedliner would be nice. Cosmetic stuff can wait - gotta get the truck running well first...

droppedgmc · 12-19-2007, 09:47 AM

welcome from WA

**Ron 586** · 12-19-2007, 02:18 PM

Welcome to the board from West Tennessee.

LUV2XCLR8 · 12-27-2007, 01:45 AM

From West TN

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 12-29-2007, 05:02 AM

Welcome to the board from southern oregon.

haysonj · 12-29-2007, 02:38 PM

hey welcome I just joined too, I'm from Santa Maria nice truck

Hoods69BadBowTie · 12-30-2007, 03:14 PM

Hey welcome to the best board around from Montana. Truck is looking awesome. Keep up the good work on it.

Mr79C10 · 12-31-2007, 02:03 AM

From Jacksonville Florida

Nice color

BigDaddyDave · 12-31-2007, 03:37 AM

Welcome to the board from NC.

droppedgmc · 12-31-2007, 10:12 AM

welcome from WA

12-16-2007, 07:46 AM	#1
Kixwy2 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Central Coast, CA Posts: 177	Hello from California! Hi there! I am a relatively new truck owner - a couple months ago I bought a 1974 GMC Custom as a partial project, partial driver. The body and paint were ok, but the interior was thrashed, electrical was goofy, and there are a few engine problems. So I decided to jump right in and start figuring out how to repair trucks! So far I have replaced the distributor and coil, spark plugs, wires, rebuilt the carb, torn apart the interior and installed seats, built a custom console, and am in the process of re-wiring some of the goofy electrical the last few owners did to it. I'm learning a lot.... Here's some pics of my truck: Attached Images Last edited by Kixwy2; 12-16-2007 at 07:47 AM. Reason: spelliing whoops

12-16-2007, 07:56 AM	#2
wedgemon Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Spanish Springs, NV Posts: 1,171	Re: Hello from California! Hey from Northern Nevada. Nothing wrong with that truck! Pretty nice. Keep up the improvements. - Dave __________________ 2003 Silverado K1500 Z71 - Arrival Blue 1973 K5 Cheyenne Blazer 350/TH350/NP203 Kids Trucks:92 K1500 Blazer 5.7/700R4 4" lift. RETIRED: 1980 Scottsdale 4x4 Founding Member: "TILT WHEEL BELLY." Club Last edited by wedgemon; 12-16-2007 at 07:56 AM.

12-16-2007, 08:50 AM	#3
L0WRIDE Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND Posts: 2,166	Re: Hello from California! to the boards __________________ 49 CHEVROLET 1/2 TON, 52 CHEVROLET SEDAN 62 HARDTOP NOVA 65 CHEVROLET BB LWB FLEETSIDE 90 CHEVROLET EXTRA CAB CHEVY ONLY - NZ Chapter http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=137984

12-16-2007, 09:03 AM	#4
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Hello from California! to the board from Mid-MO!!! Sweet looking truck! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

12-16-2007, 09:35 AM	#5
jsbgump Gone Fishing Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76135 Posts: 12,361	Re: Hello from California! Welcome to the board from Texas __________________ 68 Chevy Short Fleetside LSX Swap Under Way 3.73 posi 2.5/4 drop Frame of resto has been started 2022 Hyundai Tucson Limited 2019 Chevy Traverse Redline Edition Wifes Ride Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3483616

12-16-2007, 10:16 AM	#6
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: Hello from California! Welcome to the board from South Mississippi! __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

12-16-2007, 10:52 AM	#7
shaneschevys Its always something! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: FT Worth,TX Posts: 4,992	Re: Hello from California! Welcome from FT Worth TX. __________________ 79 p10 stepvan 72 Short Fleetside 72 Suburban 67 GMC One Ton Flatbed 64 Short Fleetside 57 Chevy 2DR Hard Top 57 Chevy 2dr wagon 65 f* short fleet 63 C 60 Flatbed Member of the patina club**

12-16-2007, 08:48 PM	#8
Cyclone44 Step Brother Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: K-town Posts: 4,029	Re: Hello from California! from Knoxville Tn....

12-17-2007, 07:30 AM	#9
BACKYARD88 On the fast track to nowhere.. Join Date: May 2006 Location: Splendora, Texas Posts: 5,316	Re: Hello from California! from South Texas. __________________ -Mike Owen- Support the board here! 71 Chevy short fleet build thread Double D Norwood, Houston, Cecilia, Jackson, Monroe and counting

12-17-2007, 10:11 AM	#10
Old Chevy Mech Keepin it runnin! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Deep River, CT Posts: 1,036	Re: Hello from California! from CT! Frank __________________ 1970 K-5 4X4 Blazer 1970 K-20 4X4 Long Bed "Liberty Means Responsibility, that is why most men dread it"

12-18-2007, 05:25 PM	#11
Kixwy2 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Central Coast, CA Posts: 177	Re: Hello from California! Thanks guys! Since that pic was taken I have added 30" BF Goodrich All Terrains and a truck box that someone offed on me for free. New gas shocks and I'm good to go! At some point I have to repair the tailgate, which has some fabulous bondo job and is a different color than the rest of the truck, and a bedliner would be nice. Cosmetic stuff can wait - gotta get the truck running well first... __________________ 1974 GMC C-10; my new addiction 1998 4 Runner; daily driver

12-19-2007, 09:47 AM	#12
droppedgmc Truck Enthusiast Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Arlington, WA Posts: 1,346	Re: Hello from California! welcome from WA __________________ '85 swb

12-19-2007, 02:18 PM	#13
Ron 586 RIP Mr Ron Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Big Sandy, Tn. 38221 Posts: 8,166	Re: Hello from California! Welcome to the board from West Tennessee. __________________ Ron (Mr Round Tuit) Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle TN Message Forum TN Facebook Group SETN Truck Show My Photobucket

12-27-2007, 01:45 AM	#14
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,474	Re: Hello from California! From West TN __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Big Piggy: "Goliath" 07 Kodiak C4500 Lil Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

12-29-2007, 05:02 AM	#15
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,590	Re: Hello from California! Welcome to the board 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..



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12-29-2007, 02:38 PM	#16
haysonj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Santa Maria, Ca. Posts: 1,423	Re: Hello from California! hey welcome I just joined too, I'm from Santa Maria nice truck __________________ 69 Chevy 4x4 383 Power Last edited by haysonj; 12-29-2007 at 02:40 PM.

12-30-2007, 03:14 PM	#17
Hoods69BadBowTie Chevys Kick A$$ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zootown, MT Posts: 12,699	Re: Hello from California! Hey welcome to the best board around from Montana. Truck is looking awesome. Keep up the good work on it. __________________ HOODS is what I answer too -'79, '77, '88 Pickup Sold, '85 Camaro, '83 T/A, '81,'83,'90 K5 Blazer All Sold -'79 3/4 ton "Big Yellow Bananna" Lifted 4spd. 39.5 TSL Swampers, The money Pit -'86 K5 Blazer Silverado 6.2 4" lift 35"s -'95 Ext. Cab Shorty 4" Tuff Country rolling 35" M/T's -'83 Monte Carlo T-Tops. 126,500 Original Miles -LATER I would rather push a Chevy then drive a ford!!

12-31-2007, 02:03 AM	#18
Mr79C10 It Is What It Is,,,, Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: The Gun Shine StateFlorida* Posts: 1,765	Re: Hello from California! From Jacksonville Florida Nice color __________________ 79 C10 Short Box ST8 6 bang'r Lowered w/ 3" Control arms, 2" Lower Coils and 4" shackles and hangers W/ FLIP KIT __--__* 79 C-10 project* .........................__ ..............._____ l __\___ ..............\|_(O)_ \|___(O) ] FAQ INDEX Thread The Kulture My Rat Den

12-31-2007, 03:37 AM	#19
BigDaddyDave RIP BigDaddyDave ~7-23-09~ You will be missed~ Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Concord NC Posts: 1,361	Re: Hello from California! Welcome to the board from NC. __________________ BigDaddyDave's Truck: http://www.flickr.com/photos/daves71chevy/ \| See it in Action!

12-31-2007, 10:12 AM	#20
droppedgmc Truck Enthusiast Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Arlington, WA Posts: 1,346	Re: Hello from California! welcome from WA __________________ '85 swb

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