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  • Member since
    February 2003
  • From: Lacombe, LA.
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Posted by Big Jake on Monday, October 9, 2006 9:01 PM

As most of you know I've been restoring a 1960 GMC Pickup that went under in Katrina.  Well, the wife and I got to talking Sunday and she explained that since the truck would have to do another off frame, and based on the time and money it would take, why don't I just find one finished and shine it up, so thats what I did.  Take a look at what she let me buy today.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320035767757&ru=http%3A%2F%2Fmotors.search.ebay.com%3A80%2F%3Ffrom%3DR40%26satitle%3D320035767757%26fvi%3D1

Some might ask how this is BB related, it easy, now I can spend time on SHIP MODELS instead of working on a truck!  It will be delivered from Oregon in about 12-15 days. in order to make is a tru '60, I have to change the hood, tailgate, rims/tires and bring the stance back up to 16".  I can't wait to drive one vs. just look sad as they pass by.

Jake

 

 

  • Member since
    June 2005
  • From: Walworth, NY
Posted by Powder Monkey on Tuesday, October 10, 2006 8:04 AM
That's sweet.

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    May 2005
  • From: Left forever
Posted by Bgrigg on Tuesday, October 10, 2006 8:35 AM
Sweet! I've always liked the looks of GM and Chevy trucks, especially the ones from the 50s & 60s. I'm glad you're raising the suspension, as I don't like lowrider trucks.

So long folks!

  • Member since
    February 2003
  • From: Lacombe, LA.
Posted by Big Jake on Tuesday, October 10, 2006 12:23 PM
They call it a low rider, but I think he just lowered the rear-end. Well see in 14 days, I sent the money via wire transfer.

 

 

  • Member since
    June 2005
  • From: Walworth, NY
Posted by Powder Monkey on Tuesday, October 10, 2006 12:47 PM
Hah! If its a 1960, it probably lowered itself. Now you have to get a 1/25 scale kit and post pictures of the build next to the real thing.

  • Member since
    February 2003
  • From: Lacombe, LA.
Posted by Big Jake on Tuesday, October 10, 2006 1:06 PM

I was working on one when  the storm hit.  I ordered the correct hood and tailgate replacement parts from a resin company.  However I will probally try to scratch build a block for the motor in the general ship of the V-6.  My truck will be painted like the following picture.

http://www.6066gmcguy.org/gmcads/bigbreakthrough02.jpg

Here is the engine

http://www.6066gmcguy.org/engines/v-6_351_7.jpg

 

 

 

 

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