What did you do for your GMC today?

[FetchMeAPepsi]

I'll start. Today I ran all the gas out of Cecilia and left her to sit dry for a bit. I plan to pull out the new sending unit I put in and try different resistors on the wire to see if I can get it to read right when it's empty.

For some reason, and I know I bought the right one, but for some reason it still shows just shy of 1/4 of a tank when it's empty. This is the reason AAA loves me so much. I run out of gas all the time!

I figure a few days ought to do it. Also, I'm thinking about taking up cigars. Random thoughts...

[jagarra]

I have just tweaked( bend, readjust, reshape ) the rod a little so the float went down further at the lowest position. I thought about it more , since you are reading 1/4 tank when empty, you may have to bend it so the float is higher. You're trying to match the end of the travel to the float close to hitting the bottom of the tank.

[OdieTN]

Today I did a little reading about using lead substitutes, walked a couple circles around the truck, rubbed my hand on it the knocking some peeling paint off, went and looked at new bed wood that is Stacked in the corner In the house (which momma thinks is really cool sitting in the house). And felt sad for letting it sit in the rain. Gotta get her back in the garage ASAP!

[ronn]

Ordering a new gas tank and sending unit. Also prepping parts list so i can turn over the engine soon first time in 7yrs!

..as for cigars, maybe when i am working on something that doesnt involve gasoline! ;-)

[TJ's GMC]

Been missing mine. :(

[jbgroby]

Fetch, Have you considered bending the arm downward a bit? Cigars are good.

I'll start. Today I ran all the gas out of Cecilia and left her to sit dry for a bit. I plan to pull out the new sending unit I put in and try different resistors on the wire to see if I can get it to read right when it's empty.

For some reason, and I know I bought the right one, but for some reason it still shows just shy of 1/4 of a tank when it's empty. This is the reason AAA loves me so much. I run out of gas all the time!

I figure a few days ought to do it. Also, I'm thinking about taking up cigars. Random thoughts...

[jbgroby]

Had to deal with the police with a missing persons report that my truck called in, I have not walked in the garage in a week........;)

[FetchMeAPepsi]

Ordering a new gas tank and sending unit. Also prepping parts list so i can turn over the engine soon first time in 7yrs!

..as for cigars, maybe when i am working on something that doesnt involve gasoline! ;-)

Haha! Seven years, that's going to feel great!

Been missing mine. :(

Where is it?

Fetch, Have you considered bending the arm downward a bit? Cigars are good.

It's 1/4" from the bottom. I cut my old tank apart to measure it out perfect. I don't know what's wrong with the little sucker. What cigars do you like best?

[jdnelson]

Cold start without plugging in, 13 below zero. Took my grandson out for a ride in the new snow. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190212/b4ea8ac1a3492fc8d6aa31d354e1390e.jpg

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[jagarra]

Since you have the sending unit out, hook it up to the wires going to gauge and see how it reacts as you move it through it's range. You mentioned you ordered a new sending unit, does the ohms reading between the sending units match?

[FetchMeAPepsi]

Since you have the sending unit out, hook it up to the wires going to gauge and see how it reacts as you move it through it's range. You mentioned you ordered a new sending unit, does the ohms reading between the sending units match?

I can't tell. i sent the old one to the trash heap when the new one came in. :(
It's so freaking cold outside today I didn't do anything with her, but try the key. I guess with her being down so much I need to put a tender on the battery. She was drt. (dead right there).

So I ordered a new Pulsetech Extreme Charger (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BPF0Y64/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00BPF0Y64&linkCode=as2&tag=6066gmcclub-20&linkId=e44c56db03f5b23cac2cbb9a7839a7f2) that will sit in a box out by Cecilia and get plugged in every time I park her...when I remember to do it.

According to a ton of videos and reviews online it's the best desulfater (battery repair-er) made so we'll see. I'm sure as much as she sits she's got plenty of sulphation going on.

Once it warms up a bit more I'll pull the sender out and run it up and down to see where it shows up on the gauge. i guess there's also the possibility that my gauge is off.

[jbgroby]

Striped down, cleaned up and mounted the new wheel cylinders to the front. In preparation for the upgrade on the '63 hubs I received from another member. I'm changing the hoses, wheel cylinders, brake shoes and springs, hubs and drums. It was a good Saturday.

[WE7X]

I have not had one out of a P/U for many years, ( Mine are HD industrial aftermarket tanks on the RM7500 chassis, but as I recall there are two small tabs that the float arm bump up against at the upper and lower limits of the travel.
With the sender out of the tank, it should be possible to move the arm through the range of travel, to be sure you are getting the full resistance of the expected range ( 0 to 30 ohms; or 15 to 90 ohms) as specified for the correct sender.
If you are getting the correct range of ohms readings then the gauge may be the problem, but usually it is the sender that causes trouble.
Tank senders that have sat unused for a long time, can sometimes develop an open circuit. I saw one case many years ago, where a sender was 'dead' between about 1/4 and 1/2 tank. The gauge would work normally down to about a half tank, then suddenly go to 'E' for a while, then return to reading correctly for the last 1/4 tank.
It was a bit disconcerting when you suddenly saw it registering empty; and had to mentally stop and think if it was a true reading or just the dead spot.
Rod J
Issaquah, WA.
1970 RM-7500

[Robert B.]

Drove mine today around town here. Moved my wife’s urology clinic from one bldg to another down on the S. side of the city. Love driving the old ‘63. W/ a 511 front and rear end im not going anywhere too quickly[emoji23]. I agree w/ our previous commentator regarding cigars. Might I recommend a 57 gauge Alec Bradley Vice Press - they’re meaningful and they perfectly compliment our early ‘60’s GMC’s.


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[jbgroby]

Went to pick up funiture and what-knots for the wife from her moms house, nice 75 mile round trip streach of the wheels.......Brakes stop much better.

[ilvracn]

started my 66 sunday, choked it and she popped right off, had to spread some gravel in front of garage, did some work to the driveway last fall. i think i'll taker her for a drive this weekend, if weather is good.:thumbsup:

[FetchMeAPepsi]

I put my tailgate back on for the first time in probably 6 years


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[GMCNUT]

After driving the 63 over 90 miles one way to the Coker Tire show in Chattanooga TN a week or two back where she purred like a kitten all the way up and back, I have decided my next piddling projects will be to install replacement inside sunvisors and an NOS choke cable I found on ebay which will complete the set of NOS dash knobs - headlight, wiper and cigar knobs were already NOS.

[FetchMeAPepsi]

I drove all the way down to the middle of Garville today to drop my clutch off at a rebuild shop. I'm so happy I kept it. My thinking is that the 11" clutch from a Big truck I installed may be the reason I can't get in 2nd gear now. If that's not it, at least I have a OEM clutch to put back in!

[POWERSTROKE]

Tank senders that have sat unused for a long time, can sometimes develop an open circuit. I saw one case many years ago, where a sender was 'dead' between about 1/4 and 1/2 tank. The gauge would work normally down to about a half tank, then suddenly go to 'E' for a while, then return to reading correctly for the last 1/4 tank.
It was a bit disconcerting when you suddenly saw it registering empty; and had to mentally stop and think if it was a true reading or just the dead spot.
Rod J
Issaquah, WA.
1970 RM-7500

I had something similar on an F-150 with dual tanks. Except it went from a quarter tank to empty. I always used that tank first, ran till the engine sputtered and switched to the full tank. Never did try to fix it. Did the same think on my diesel pickup too a couple times, would slow from 65-70 to 40-45 before it would get fuel again. But it was so consistent on mpg I could predict the number of miles to put on each tank and have maybe a gallon or less fuel in the tank. Truck had a 20 gallon and 24 gallon tank, book said they were 16 and 19. Had 800 mile range from both tanks, 24x18.5= 814 miles. Ran truck 10,000 miles one summer and averaged just over 20 mpg.

[ilvracn]

i drove the 66 to adair ia. for pizza sat night. zips pizza, best pizza in iowa. it's about 25 miles, but we took the long way, put on about 75 miles. nice to have the wind blowing in the windows, who needs a radio.

[FetchMeAPepsi]

who needs a radio.

Amen Brother!

[POWERSTROKE]

i drove the 66 to adair ia. for pizza sat night. zips pizza, best pizza in iowa. it's about 25 miles, but we took the long way, put on about 75 miles. nice to have the wind blowing in the windows, who needs a radio.

A pizza run is almost better than a beer run, maybe is better. With the V6 burbling away I'd have had the windows open if it was 20 degrees F out!

When I straight piped my 7.3L PSD in my F-250, it whistled so nice from the turbo I'd run with the passenger side window open about 3 inches even in below zero weather. The heater in the newer Ford's were good enough to keep your warm. Drove 70 miles home from work one Friday night with a shattered driver's door window. Had an inch or two of snow, stuck the weather stripping to the glass. Hit the power window down button and the window shattered like it was shot with a 30-06!

[Quigley]

On my 62 I pulled the motor back out completely disassembled it and took the bare block,crank,rods and pistons,front hub and flywheel to my machine shop. :ahhhh:Dave

[Rockdriller]

I open the hood. And then I said I do good work, when I do it.

[FetchMeAPepsi]

I opened the hood too, but just disconnected the battery tender and turned her over to make sure she still wanted to start. No problem!
I'm still tied up to other projects, but soon she'll get her transmission pulled and I'll try to figure out why the heck 2nd gear isn't working.

[jerrspud]

got stuck.. and ordered a 500 cfm holley :rowdybeer:

[fourhundredorbust]

Hi all,

I've seen this on other forums as a way to help inspire/motivate each other to keep "betterin" our rigs. Maybe it'll catch on here, maybe not but in any case I'll start off.

Today I installed a new door stopper for the driver's door. The original one was broke and the door was being stopped by the upper fender/cowl piece if one wasn't careful (of course I was...but that p.o!) and it has dented the door. To replace the stopper I had to take out the vent wing window and the window and mechanism. It seemed a lot of effort for something that is just 2 screws but now I know how to do it when the time comes to replace all those worn out seals and felts! It is sure nice not to have to worrying about further damage on the door.

[tbucketnut]

Hello back, I have seen this thread on other forums and it is one of the largest and longest running too. Great idea on your part. I finished up a restoration on my 53 Chev 3100 in 2018 and my entire premise was to get out in the garage everyday for at least 1/2 hour. Even if you only go out there to look around and think, it was a great opportunity to keep things going if not to make lists for future ordering of parts and supplies. Stalled restoration projects are caused because for lack of a better term recent familiarity. In other words, you forgot what you were doing, or what you needed to buy to keep it going or where you put something. Threads like this keep the interest and tends to keep people moving towards completion.
So with that said, I removed the left front tire and wheel of my 64 GMC and bird-dogged the slow leak to a leaky valve stem. Took it up to the tire store and had them dismount and replace the stem, and get this a big bonus-- it cost me nothing.
BTW, I'm just up the street from you, what are you working on?

Lets keep this going.

Steve

[Jeannie]

Threads merged. :thumbsup:

[fourhundredorbust]

Sorry for a repeat thread but thanks for merging....would this be a candidate thread for a sticky??

[mwoodard]

I've got an original (but neglected) 1968 GMC 2500 Fleetside Long Bed with a 351E V6 and TH400. I'm the second owner and it currently has 92,000 miles on it.

Over 2019 I completed the following tasks:

1.) rebuilt wood bed
2.) replaced fuel pump
3.) replaced battery
4.) installed new hitch receiver and trailer wiring
5.) replaced cracked thermostat housing
6.) flushed and replaced coolant (32 quarts!)
7.) rebuilt power steering pump
8.) replaced oil and filter
9.) got all of the head lights working properly (new floor switch)

I'm currently replacing the turn signal/hazard switch (the old switch disintegrated) and I'm also diagnosing my lack of running lights.

I love the challenge of bringing this 51 year old truck back to a useful state, it's somehow therapeutic. Many of my neighbors here in the greater Seattle don't quite understand my quest, regardless I soldier on ...

Marty

[Ed Snyder]

I've got an original (but neglected) 1968 GMC 2500 Fleetside Long Bed with a 351E V6 and TH400. I'm the second owner and it currently has 92,000 miles on it.

Over 2019 I completed the following tasks:

1.) rebuilt wood bed
2.) replaced fuel pump
3.) replaced battery
4.) installed new hitch receiver and trailer wiring
5.) replaced cracked thermostat housing
6.) flushed and replaced coolant (32 quarts!)
7.) rebuilt power steering pump
8.) replaced oil and filter
9.) got all of the head lights working properly (new floor switch)

I'm currently replacing the turn signal/hazard switch (the old switch disintegrated) and I'm also diagnosing my lack of running lights.

I love the challenge of bringing this 51 year old truck back to a useful state, it's somehow therapeutic. Many of my neighbors here in the greater Seattle don't quite understand my quest, regardless I soldier on ...

Marty

Keep up the good work, Marty. We'd love to see photos of your truck. Not many '68s left the factory with V6s. Too many people thought V8s had to be better than V6s. And the GM beancounters thought the V6 was too expensive to produce, thus condemning it to a premature demise.

[tbucketnut]

Pretty solid workload there Marty.
Hopefully soon will be able to join you with some more progress on my GMC. I have to first finish assembling an engine for a friends 51 3100, then drop it in and get it so it can travel, then my shop will have some space in it.
I did finish going through a 67 sm420 though recently, all new bearings and a few NOS parts too, that might find its way into my 64, it is the first year for internal backup switch.
Steve

[jbgroby]

Am working on disconnecting the propellar shaft so we can drop the trans.

[Robert B.]

Ole, love it - keep truckin’ brother!!


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[fourhundredorbust]

Yesterday I fixed both my turn signals and horn button. The turn signal 'ring' inside the steering column was broke so got a new one of those and while in there polished up the horn contacts as the horn rarely worked. Also installed some LED brake/turn signals in the back. They are much brighter so I think I'll get some for the front too.

[rusty66]

I managed to take the cover off, check the oil and coolant, fill the
tires and drive 10 miles. The truck did ok.

[joedirt]

been busy with stuff, new carpet kit, sent seat out for new cover, installing a new msd pro billet ignition system this weekend

[fourhundredorbust]

Ordered a bed kit and took the bed off. While off noticed the carrier bearing was shot so I replaced that (what a pain not having a press). Then I noticed the trailing arm bushings were shot so replaced those (also a pain!). Then I noticed the pinion seal was leaking so replaced that (fortunately not a pain). Now cleaning up rear frame, and painting and THEN I'll finally start the bed replacement project.

[tbucketnut]

This is just too weird, you are in Battleground Im up here in Gig Harbor,
I too have bed off, the bedwood will be here on Monday, Finished my carrier bearing yesterday(had press), three new ujoints, Replaced leaky yoke seal too, all new shackle and leaf spring bushings too. We live in a parallel universe, plus we are both quarantined to home by the same governor. If you are drinking a grape soda while you are reading this, I'm buying a Ouija Board.
Steve

[fourhundredorbust]

Ha...not drinking grape soda, and, fortunately, I'm still working outside of home due to my job.
After dealing with that carrier bearing I went out and bought a 30 ton press last night; should have bought one a long time ago but always made due with ingenuity or a big hammer. I finally got it off but that bearing was the final straw.

[tbucketnut]

Ha...not drinking grape soda, and, fortunately, I'm still working outside of home due to my job.
After dealing with that carrier bearing I went out and bought a 30 ton press last night; should have bought one a long time ago but always made due with ingenuity or a big hammer. I finally got it off but that bearing was the final straw.

I wish I would of bought my press 35 years ago, but at least I have been getting some really good use out of it these days. Odd how many people have came over and pressed a few bearings on and off for them. I plan on hitting the filling station in oregon later this year (summer)and pick up some stuff for my 64, if you need anything I can drop it by on the way back.
Steve

[mwoodard]

work continues on my 1968 GMC fleetside with the 351E V6:
10.) all lights, indicators, blinkers, etc. were repaired
11.) fixed the wipers

I've been hauling quite a bit of sand and gravel lately with this old beast and it does a great job, I love the low end torque of this big displacement V6.

[Robert B.]

I’m in the process of buffing out my original paint in an effort to preserve what I have left...https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200613/4381dd05ef3c689046aa6459f46e795e.jpg


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[Ed Snyder]

I’m in the process of buffing out my original paint in an effort to preserve what I have left...https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200613/4381dd05ef3c689046aa6459f46e795e.jpg


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Interesting assortment of vehicles in the background! Looks like James Dean's Porsche on the left.

[Robert B.]

That Spyder has the Type IV motor like the 912’s and 914’s. In fact it’s a 1.7 liter out of a 914. Not souped up by any means but still fun. My friends hangar actually, no room for aircraft though[emoji23]


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[Ed Snyder]

That Spyder has the Type IV motor like the 912’s and 914’s. In fact it’s a 1.7 liter out of a 914. Not souped up by any means but still fun. My friends hangar actually, no room for aircraft though[emoji23]


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I always liked 914s. My son used to have one. My next door neighbor has two of them. One of my son's former neighbors had three of them.

I assume your Spyder is a "tribute" car? Incidentally, my son's email address is Spydersan.

[fourhundredorbust]

Robert B...I like your vehicle assortment! I too have a split VW...a '65 doublecab. I've been into those a long time. If only I kept my '61 15 window...
Or, I had an opportunity to purchase '65 912 15 years ago in excellent condition for $7k. I didn't have the money then but, if only I had known. Still looking for VWs and a 912.
Anyway, nice truck it is definitely my favorite color of these.

[fourhundredorbust]

For my update...my bed replacement is almost done. All the wood is fitted and drilled I'm just trying to decide what to finish it with. I don't want to paint it as I want to see the wood grain but pretty tough to find UV resistant clears. I'm leaning towards Sikkens...anyone have any thoughts?

[FetchMeAPepsi]

For my update...my bed replacement is almost done. All the wood is fitted and drilled I'm just trying to decide what to finish it with. I don't want to paint it as I want to see the wood grain but pretty tough to find UV resistant clears. I'm leaning towards Sikkens...anyone have any thoughts?

You could do it cheaply like a trailer deck and hit it with linseed oil every spring. Keeps the nice wood grain showing and protects against the ugly of the world. takes about 15 minutes every April.

[Robert B.]

Thanks so much, that assortment of unique and fine vehicles belong to my buddy. His Spyder has a neat story behind it as well, and yes it is a James Dean commemorative, right down to the dull toned numbers on the rear lid. He found it in the Carolina’s. He also finished buffing out my ‘63...forever grateful!!https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200614/e0b90460e00710ce32dcc643efed3923.jpg



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[Robert B.]

On a different note, in autozone today looking for a suitable 5W-30 for the ‘63, 305 V6. Realized practically all oils now are “fully synthetic” or “synthetic blend”. Curious what you guys are putting in your K1500’s out there these days?


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[jagarra]

Some of us are using Shell Rotella oil, looking for it that has zinc in it, helps protect the flat tappets. Most of the new oils are designed for newer motors with cat converters and roller tappets, so all the good stuff for older motors is not there any more.
Since then in some other cars I started using a Lucas Hot Rod classic oil from Summit racing, has a high zinc content labeled on container, designed for flat tappets motors.

[Robert B.]

Ok, I’ll check it out, thanks so much! I understood the same thing about the importance of Zinc in the oil. Unfortunately I’ve discovered most oils don’t list their contents anymore. I’ll see if I can find the two you suggest somewhere. Thanks again!


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[Ed Snyder]

On a different note, in autozone today looking for a suitable 5W-30 for the ‘63, 305 V6. Realized practically all oils now are “fully synthetic” or “synthetic blend”. Curious what you guys are putting in your K1500’s out there these days?


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It seems like this question comes up about once a year. I've been using Amsoil products since 1974, and have always had good luck with them. Their Z-Rod oil has high zinc, and is available in 10W-30, 10W-40, and 20W-50. I use 10W-40 myself.

See https://www.amsoil.com/p/z-rod-10w-30-synthetic-motor-oil-zrt/?code=ZRTQT-EA#pills-home_0

[ronn]

For the slowest build known to man, I'll be installing my brake booster and new master cyl, looking for that radiator is next. Maybe by summer's end i'll be road worthy?

[FetchMeAPepsi]

For the slowest build known to man, I'll be installing my brake booster and new master cyl, looking for that radiator is next. Maybe by summer's end i'll be road worthy?

Pshaw, all trucks are roadworthy if your hill is tall enough! About the radiator, i saw a four tube aluminum one on Ebay not too long back. They don't call it four tube though. I forget what it was they say, but it's got four hoses running along it where our original brass ones were only three tubes.

Good luck with the master cylinder and booster :thumbsup:

[ilvracn]

dumped a little gas in carb. fired right up. drove to walmart, bought 3 boxes of freeze pops, just need to wash, check tires, ready for 4th of july parade.:grillin:

[jmfurgason]

I just ordered 30W Valvoline racing high zinc from Auto Zone was using 10W30 Valvoline racing conventional oil. jmf:thumbsup:

[jbgroby]

Ron, You have NO IDEA what slow is..... took me 17 years. Truck was near finished when it went under 11' of water from Katrina and I had to start all over again - finished in 2017, originally started in January of 2000........

For the slowest build known to man, I'll be installing my brake booster and new master cyl, looking for that radiator is next. Maybe by summer's end i'll be road worthy?

[Funky61]

This was over several "Todays" that I replaced the alternator belt, upper and lower radiator hoses, fuel pump, rebuilt the Stromberg and added a cap and rotor and spark plugs and new wires for my neglected 62 Truck.

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[Ed Snyder]

This was over several "Todays" that I replaced the alternator belt, upper and lower radiator hoses, fuel pump, rebuilt the Stromberg and added a cap and rotor and spark plugs and new wires for my neglected 62 Truck.

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When are you going to do an engine transplant, and install your 401, Funky?

[Funky61]

Well Ed, not anytime soon. It’s waiting in the wings. I need to see if this 305D will run properly, but it “might” have overheating issues. If that be the case then I may do the swap.

[fourhundredorbust]

Alright, I finally tackled my driver side rocker. Glad it is done. I already did both side lower fenders. I got some paint mixed to match to blend in the new metal when the weather gets better outside. I hope to get this out on the roads this spring/summer!

[tbucketnut]

Four hundred, this post is timely for me, I'm literally starting on my rockers this week. Yours turned out really nice. Looks like you added the lower front of the door A pillar too. Did you also have to replace the inner cowl panel?
Where did you buy your parts from, the fit looks great?
Oops, I just studied your pictures and see the inner cowl laying there, so you did.
Steve

[fourhundredorbust]

I got my parts from LMC truck because they had them in stock when I was buying and other places didn't. I was pleasantly surprised with the fit. They do take some fussing but overall they were very workable. Yes, I replaced the inner cowl. I was really dreading the job but once I got into it it wasn't terrible. I'm guessing it took me about 12 hours total spread out over 4 days.

[Jim A]

What I did for my GMC:
Last summer my clutch totally stopped de-clutching after gradually getting worse over several years. It was on a trip hauling home what was supposed to be the second to last load of hay to carry my livestock over the winter after drought had pretty much killed the hay crop locally.
I've detailed that fix elsewhere here, so suffice to say it was a near thing to finishing off my fifty plus years of using the '60 1500 for literally everything trucks can be used for. No "kits" are available, so I had to piece together a complete rebuild from about five places all over the US. A few months altogether.
Along the way, we discovered that the front right brake was not working. That fix, another near finisher, is also covered elsewhere. It continued to the left side. Both were seized with solid oxidized sixty year old brake fluid.

What my GMC did for me:
After a short local run last weekend, yesterday we finished the interrupted hay hauling with a 20 mile each way trip to bring home not quite a ton. Uphill, downhill, twisty, freeway and downtown with nary a glitch.
Also with several, "Hey, nice truck" comments.

[jbgroby]

I drove it to keep the cobwebs away....

[FetchMeAPepsi]

I just walked out and pet on her some. Checked her battery and oil. New clutch plunger is holding brake fluid well, so that's nice. Cecilia's sitting waiting on me to find her some new 16" rims and tires. Been driving the old f*rd and missing the old girl. I might buy a cheap set of tires and just live with it for a while if I don't find them soon.

[Jim A]

Speaking of tires, it would help my piece of mind to replace the rear 8 ply 8 x 17.5" recapped mudgrips that I put on nearly 40 years ago.
I put some nice LTs on the front maybe ten years ago, but now find a huge lack of anything like them now.
Except maybe:
https://www.stausaonline.com/tires/sta-super-transport/

I would also go with 16" rims and tires even with the small size difference.
Important to share info on this.

[jagarra]

I ordered some STA tires to replace the 2 I did not replace when I bought the truck. The ones on there are pretty old, hard and thump really hard when I use vehicle.

[Jim A]

Please give us what info you feel like, such as sizes, ratings, shipping etc.
Thanks

[Funky61]

I had one wheel powder-coated in Satin. It is a 3-clip 16x5”

[jagarra]

Jim,

I ordered a 7.00x15 M/S tire to be placed on the rear. I believe they are 6 ply, I ordered them via Summit Racing for delivery to their local to me store. I can mount and balance them myself.

[Robert B.]

Need that exact wheel for my ‘63 3/4t, in an 8 lug. Have the same dog dish hubcaps for the rear, but have yet to find matching front caps w/ hole to accommodate the front dial locking mechanism. Love that look!


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[jaydee]

Cold start without plugging in, 13 below zero. Took my grandson out for a ride in the new snow. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190212/b4ea8ac1a3492fc8d6aa31d354e1390e.jpg

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Mighty fine looking truck, good looking young man standing beside it, maybe a future GMC guy.

[donrm]

Sad to say I took my 66 GMC fleetside out for a ride today.
Someone ran into my right side. I am looking for a OEM fender.
Anybody out here know where I might find a fender, much appreciated
if anyone knows or if some have good used parts please direct me that way.
Thanks Don
Westchester ohio
1966 fleetside 351 V6

[ilvracn]

i looked on
CAR-PART.COM
found lots of fenders. search by zip code and it lists them from
nearest to you to farthest. best website for used parts out there. you have to use the dash after the word car, or you will get a different site.

[jbgroby]

Hopefully remounting the newly rebuilt steering gearbox. by myself, IT IS NOT A ONE MAN JOB. a floor jack with help.

[lizziemeister'sV6]

Installed new radiator support bushings - still had the original mounts since 1965 and the bolts unbolted with an overnight Blaster spray soak and a breaker bar Couldn't figure where the squeak was coming from up front - found out where.:upyes:

[jbgroby]

Hopefully remounting the newly rebuilt steering gearbox. by myself, IT IS NOT A ONE MAN JOB. a floor jack with help.

I dropped the 35 pound gearbox box on my face, clean up the blood and called it a day, my brother is stopping to help later. my wife got home and had a fit, I told her she missed another chance of cashing in the life insurance policy again.

[Clarke]

I dropped the 35 pound gearbox box on my face, clean up the blood and called it a day, my brother is stopping to help later. my wife got home and had a fit, I told her she missed another chance of cashing in the life insurance policy again.

Glad you’re okay…. Hey, chicks dig scars, so not all bad. ;)

I think I need to replace or build my gearbox, because about ten years ago I used up all the threads within the slack adjustment screw. Now that we’re in AR full time, I need to make this steering gearbox a priority with all the wonderful curves.

Thanks for keeping us posted on your efforts.

[jbgroby]

I have a local shop that did the rebuilding for $160 this included a new rag joint and pitman arm. They only work on old stuff before 1990. MY pitman arm was shot as the pivot was wobbling badly.

[Catman]

Hadn't driven my 64 for about three years. Over the last couple of weeks replaced fuel pump, filter. Accelerator pump, it had been running a bit rich so took the opportunity to re jet, went from 72's to 68, seems better, need to change plugs.

Attempted to change oil, ran into issues with filter leaks, discovered the gasket that came with the filter was a 16th or less too big. Got another of the same filters, gasket is good to go.

And the driver window came off the track. Haven't addressed that yet. Probably wont let it sit another three years.

[Alaroca]

Received my new Boyd Tank - Moving the gas tank to the back.


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[jbgroby]

Put a for sale sign on it.

[FetchMeAPepsi]

Put a for sale sign on it.

Where's it listed? Are you replacing it with a new project?

[jbgroby]

I'm looking for a 65-75 full sized convertible (no brand spec.) or a station Wagon.

[FetchMeAPepsi]

I'm looking for a 65-75 full sized convertible (no brand spec.) or a station Wagon.

Well when you start tinkering with it let us know. Post up some pictures and keep us in the loop :thumbsup:

[Prowbar]

Had some stuttering going on when accelerating. Suspected the ignition, turned out to be the connectors that connect the 12V and distributor to the coil. The wires were hard and brittle and started to break. Made a new distributor wire and replaced the contact on the resistor wire. No more stuttering now.

[Alaroca]

Rebuilding our 1965 gmc with my father who recently beat cancer and was now diagnosed with Parkinson’s. We decided to do it to keep him busy + he loves working on cars. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20241014/3a36d9d63d9bc61a760d67dc40011fef.jpg
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[Ed Snyder]

Rebuilding our 1965 gmc with my father who recently beat cancer and was now diagnosed with Parkinson’s. We decided to do it to keep him busy + he loves working on cars. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20241014/3a36d9d63d9bc61a760d67dc40011fef.jpg
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Looking good! Keep the pix coming!

[Alaroca]

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Finished rebuilding the carb, sanded and painted the oil bath. Back on the road


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