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Title: New member, "new" truck.
Post by: WhatWouldSeanDo on September 16, 2010, 04:22:02 pm

Hello, I just joined this forum today, the same day I picked up this 'lil beauty. It's a '77 GMC stepside. It has a 327 out of an old vette and a 4 on the floor with a granny low. I imagine I'll swap out that tranny for something more streetable, but I have to get the tank dropped and drained and get her running first. It's a beater, but I have big plans for her. I hope to pick everyones brain here a bit as I progress.

Sean

(http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f12/LexTalonis/n724955334_5870432_2523.jpg)

Title: Re: New member, "new" truck.
Post by: Blazin on September 16, 2010, 05:03:29 pm

Welcome aboard from New Hampshaa. Whats not streetable about an SM465?  ;D

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Post by: bake74 on September 16, 2010, 05:56:44 pm

     Welcome from California.  You must like automatics over sticks.....

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Post by: zieg85 on September 16, 2010, 09:36:35 pm

Welcome from NW Indiana

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Post by: Canadian 4X4 on September 16, 2010, 10:05:01 pm

Welcome!

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Post by: Irish_Alley on September 17, 2010, 09:23:33 am

Welcome from Maryland.  Like blaze said what's wrong with 456 its all about the rear.

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Post by: Old77 on September 17, 2010, 09:34:05 am

Woohoo!! another 77 joins the mix! :) Welcome to the site. I've found this forum to be a very good place with some very knowledgeable people so you've come to the right place.

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Post by: bobcooter on September 17, 2010, 12:31:09 pm

 A 77 step-side.. Sweet. Welcome!

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Post by: Layne on September 17, 2010, 01:10:17 pm

Hello from Illinois

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Post by: beastie_3 on September 17, 2010, 02:39:01 pm

Welcome!

Title: Re: New member, "new" truck.
Post by: WhatWouldSeanDo on September 20, 2010, 09:00:46 pm

You guys have me feeling better about the granny low trans. Truth be told, I have never driven one and was basing my fears on the advice of the former owner of this truck.

I am DEFINITELY not an auto person. Far from it. Even if I eventually upgrade the engine, and need a more stout tranny, it will always be a stick.

I haven't even picked her up yet but I have spent the past week reading the back pages of this forum. I get her Tuesday (9/28), then I can begin the process.

Sean

Title: Re: New member, "new" truck.
Post by: fitz on September 21, 2010, 06:45:10 pm

Quote from: WhatWouldSeanDo on September 20, 2010, 09:00:46 pm

I am DEFINITELY not an auto person. Far from it. Even if I eventually upgrade the engine, and need a more stout tranny, it will always be a stick.
Sean

Welcome from Mass. You will have a hard time finding a tranny more stout than a SM465.

Title: Re: New member, "new" truck.
Post by: three8six on September 29, 2010, 09:28:46 pm

great truck, kill those tri spokes bubba, get some factory rallys

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Post by: Grim 82 on October 01, 2010, 01:56:27 pm

+1 for rallies. Welcome