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[JerrySC]

Hi all,

I have been working on 1961 GMC 1000 for about a year now. It's not an original restoration but more of a rat rod. It has a 305 V8 in it, an R700 transmission and a Ford 8.8 rear end. So it's a Frankenstein to be sure. The body is still all original. I enjoy working on it in my spare time. Nice to be among fellow enthusiasts.

[Ed Snyder]

Originally Posted by JerrySC

Hi all,

I have been working on 1961 GMC 1000 for about a year now. It's not an original restoration but more of a rat rod. It has a 305 V8 in it, an R700 transmission and a Ford 8.8 rear end. So it's a Frankenstein to be sure. The body is still all original. I enjoy working on it in my spare time. Nice to be among fellow enthusiasts.

Welcome to the forum, Jerry! We'll be looking forward to photos.

[jbgroby]

Welcome Jerry,

You've found the best group in regard to this series of trucks and the 305 V-6. You mentioned that you had a 305 V-8, was that a typo or did you mean V-6?

This group are about the best and most knowledgeable you'll ever find, from Bone stock to modified and proven tips, tricks and short-cuts.

I run a 95% OEM 1960 with an upgraded transmission (700R4), without this group, I'd given up 15 years back.

Enjoy your ride, this is my ride.

[JerrySC]

It's a 305 V8. It has headers, an intake and a Edelbrock 4 barrel on it. It's a good running motor. Most hot rodders consider the 305 V8 a boat anchor but it has plenty of "go" for me. The truck has been lowered. Here is a picture when I first got it last year.