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Re: 1974 GMC C1500
« Reply #450 on: May 08, 2013, 04:29:29 AM »
Put the new alternator in and finishing up some minor engine detailing then back on to finish the interior

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Re: 1974 GMC C1500
« Reply #451 on: May 08, 2013, 09:27:49 AM »
dat engine... so... beautiful...  ;D
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Re: 1974 GMC C1500
« Reply #452 on: May 08, 2013, 01:22:33 PM »
Wow sweet truck vile. Whole thing is just awesome! Cant wait to see it done
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Re: 1974 GMC C1500
« Reply #453 on: July 21, 2013, 11:08:18 PM »
Sorry to bump this, but did you ever get that fuseblock mounted, Vile?  I read something about "under the dash", but I'm just curious if you have a picture of the final placement.

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Re: 1974 GMC C1500
« Reply #454 on: July 25, 2013, 05:30:09 PM »
I did get it all installed and wired up. I used the bracket I made to mount the bulkhead connector and fuse panel inside. I don't have a pic right now but will take one next time I'm out in the shop. It is literally just forward (toward the driver) of where it would mount in the factory location. Worked out perfect. I also mounted the Dakota stuff to the left of it. If it stops raining I'll take pix tonight.
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Re: 1974 GMC C1500
« Reply #455 on: September 13, 2014, 08:45:38 AM »
Have a new helper!

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Re: 1974 GMC C1500
« Reply #456 on: September 13, 2014, 08:30:55 PM »
     It has been awhile since you posted anything on your truck.  Maybe your new helper can get ya rolling again.   ;D
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Re: 1974 GMC C1500
« Reply #457 on: September 14, 2014, 01:11:38 PM »
Been super busy, between having my first kid, to major projects around the house and other pressing matters etc. Once I realized it wouldn't be done this Summer I figured I'd just wait until Summer is over to get back on it.

I am putting a new roof on my house as we speak and just wrapped up a complete new boiler redesign. My old boiler was 30 years old and this gave me weeks to methodically work on it and plan the retrofit vs in the dead of winter slapping a new one in the place of the old one. Had to rebuild my chimney and install a stainless steel liner for this unit which is in a confined space.
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Re: 1974 GMC C1500
« Reply #458 on: September 14, 2014, 07:52:26 PM »
     Do you have radiant floor heating in your house ?  Is that why there is so many pipes.
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Re: 1974 GMC C1500
« Reply #459 on: September 15, 2014, 06:46:45 PM »
Radiant baseboard. The piping is like that for ease of service and control. It's basically well thought out and yes overkill but if I need to make a repair or add a future zone it will be a piece of cake.
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Re: 1974 GMC C1500
« Reply #460 on: September 26, 2015, 09:27:49 PM »
How did you get the grill chrome like that?

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Re: 1974 GMC C1500
« Reply #461 on: September 27, 2015, 06:23:02 PM »
73-74 GMC grilles came painted argent or argent and chrome. I also have access to a 3d printer now too.
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Re: 1974 GMC C1500
« Reply #462 on: November 15, 2015, 04:29:04 PM »
MAJOR score today including this brand new in the box 73-74 GMC Chrome Grille. Super hard to find let alone NEW!!! So excited



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Re: 1974 GMC C1500
« Reply #463 on: November 15, 2015, 04:33:04 PM »
I picked up some spare parts too including this 80 GMC Diesel tailgate and 76-80 Chevrolet tailgate


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Re: 1974 GMC C1500
« Reply #464 on: November 15, 2015, 06:44:41 PM »
MAJOR score today including this brand new in the box 73-74 GMC Chrome Grille. Super hard to find let alone NEW!!! So excited
  Congratulations on the awesome find!  I have a bit of envy going on now...
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