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Title: Just wanted to say hello
Post by: Chris9450 on September 19, 2012, 11:33:47 pm: Hey everyone, the "new guy" here. I've been a GM guy for over a decade now. 87 Camaro was my first car ever and I still have it, then I bought a 66 C20 that's in my garage and I picked up this 81 GMC last week for a great price.

(http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j476/chris9450/GMC/81GMC_zpsabd21a51.jpg)

It's got the original straight six 250 with a rebuilt Turbo 350. I plan on saving the motor for a "nostalgia" rebuild, but I have a very stout 350 +.060" I built with my father that I'm considering doing a swap with.

Anyhow, just wanted to give a big "hello" to everyone and give a name to the guy who's been lurking the board for a little while. I've read several posts that have helped me immensely.
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Post by: bd on September 20, 2012, 08:30:13 am: Hello and welcome from California. Beautiful truck! That small block will make it snap to!
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Post by: Blazin on September 20, 2012, 08:46:51 am: Welcome from New Hampshaa!
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Post by: zieg85 on September 20, 2012, 04:18:26 pm: Love the color, welcome from NW Indiana
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Post by: 1982 Daily Driver on September 20, 2012, 08:15:38 pm: Welcome from South Carolina.
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Post by: 78 Chevyrado on September 20, 2012, 09:31:37 pm: Hello! Really Sharp lookin truck, and Welcome from Georgia!

Are those GM OE aluminum wheels? if so, keep those bad boys! Love the color! It's my favorite!

I like the old inliners. If I can possibly justify another truck, I want a C10 with a 6 banger in it. I love the sound of them, and just not having a 350, makes it special, IMO.

Looks like a great truck to begin with, hope you have fun with it bro!
Title: Re: Just wanted to say hello
Post by: Chris9450 on September 25, 2012, 09:53:35 pm: Quote from: 78 Chevyrado on September 20, 2012, 09:31:37 pm
Hello! Really Sharp lookin truck, and Welcome from Georgia!

Are those GM OE aluminum wheels? if so, keep those bad boys! Love the color! It's my favorite!

I like the old inliners. If I can possibly justify another truck, I want a C10 with a 6 banger in it. I love the sound of them, and just not having a 350, makes it special, IMO.

Looks like a great truck to begin with, hope you have fun with it bro!

Yep they are.

I have to do so more research on the paint. I'm not sure what the name of it is. It looks almost like Eastwood's "Cruise Night Blue Metallic" but I would hate to buy the wrong color. I might not have been paying much attention, but I don't believe I've ever seen another GMC truck painted this color. All I know is that it was repainted.