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Discussion in '1947-1954' started by rfeldes, Oct 28, 2007.

  1. rfeldes

    rfeldes Member

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    Just bought a 47 GMC (oops) and look forward to your advice and friendship.
     
  2. vwnate1

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    Welcome !

    Is it a stocker or another Hot Rod ? .

    If it's an InLine 6 Banger with ' GMC ' stamped in the rockerbox , you're a lucky man ~ those are ' Long Motors ' and they're VERY good .

    Look on the engine block just behind the disributor and scrape off the grease , you should see a stamped in serial number , the first threwe digets tell you the engine's displacement in Cubic Inches , if it says ' 302 ' WOW are you a lucky boy .

    Not a lot of unrusted old trucks left in Louisiana .
     
  3. rfeldes

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    Sorry, it's in between and maybe I am on the wrong forum if you guys are stock. A picture is on my profile. The truck is from KY and I bought her in Florida and waiting for a carrier to bring her here. Been here a short time and know that you, Nate, are a true original AD fan and if I'm off limits let me know. Thanks for replying and the welcome.
     
  4. Kens 50 PU

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    You're not on the wrong forum!

    We all have one thing in common. AD trucks. There's plenty of room here for stocks and modifieds!

    Welcome to the forum. BTW, nice looking truck. Post some more pics of it when you can. Zig is going to start drooling when he sees it!
     
  5. vwnate1

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    Not A Problem !

    Some of the other guys may be of more help than I can though .....

    Better rodded than junked .
     
  6. rfeldes

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    Thanks for the replies, I will post pics when she gets here.
     
  7. Kevin's 48

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    Welcome newbie. Trust me you aren't on the wrong site. I'm as far away from stock as they come, just ask Ken he's seen my truck (well frame) in person and he can tell you there is nothing stock about mine. I know it's a "G" but we'll forgive you for that. Plus the truck is from Ky so there can't be anything wrong with that, I'm from Paducah Ky originally. Can't wait to see more pics of it and what's your plans with the truck.
     
  8. Thunder54

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    Mon ami!

    :DGood to see some other Rita survivors on the site!

    Hope to see that green "g" next to Thunder this next August at the big car show in Beaumont.

    We enjoy our AD trucks here! welcome.

    Jim
     
  9. rfeldes

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    She was loaded today and will arrive wednesday..."Halloween" Scary for me..lol..Thanks for being kind and I will post pics.. Hope to meet ya Jim as Rita was tough on us all.
     
  10. GrandpaGlenn0

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    That's a great looking truck-- Nate, I'll bet that there isn't any greasy stuff hiding the number!
    Welcome to the happy group.
     
  11. Zig

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    Happy Birthday!

    We're all proud to be a part of your new child's birth! (Even if it IS on Halloween!:eek:)
    That looks like one beautiful ride~ and that fact it's a G...
    Did I ever mention the web site that listed costs of old ADs? It was a site that gave the value of these trucks... It showed how every G was worth more than the Chevy counterpart. I'm not sure why I bring this up- I guess I just found that interesting...:rolleyes::p;)
    Welcome, young man! Glad to have another G in our midst!:cool:
     
  12. rfeldes

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    Well Zig Thanks, And Granpa and the rest....She should arrive tomorrow and I am excited.. I was born in 47 and it means all the more to me so I am not a young man..LOL.. I know how these AD's can be a lost part of our past especially after WW2 and wont go into the flag waving, but I feel a bond to this truck as an American. God Bless America, as we used to say.
     
  13. vwnate1

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    About Patriotism

    ..A few of us still belive in that ;)

    ENJOY your truck , share it with children ~ if you have none , the neighbor hood kiddies then .
     
  14. Zig

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    Hay, now!

    That was the sound of my bubble bursting... I feel every bit as good and look even better than I did when I was in my early 20s. (Go ahead, all) You have me by 13 years so go ahead and tell everyone you were just kidding about that, "I'm not a young man" comment!:p

    Pray I can keep my students saying, "One Nation, under God..."
     
  15. Kens 50 PU

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    Hey Newb!

    Well, did it get there? Are you taking a gazillion pics to share with us? C'mon, quit holding out on us!:D:D
     
  16. rfeldes

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    She is here.. and the neighborhood is all aghast..lol..loud with the flowmasters..pics are coming..appears to need some wet sanding but otherwise a fine specimen and something to be proud of.. patience will work for all of us. I promise to post pics this weekend. Nothing like an AD!!!!
     
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    If they complain, tell them it could be MUCH worse, it could be a Straight pipe Harley!
     
  18. Zig

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    Orrrrrr....

    It could be a straight hooked to a six in heat!:D
     
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    YAY!!! another G! watch out Chevy guys! You will soon be outnumbered!
     
  20. vwnate1

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    Too Much Noise !

    ...Is it a 6 Banger ? if so , toss that junk Flowmaster POC in the trash and listen to the sweet sweet sound of an open pipe 6 cylinder InLine engine , NO MUFFLER is needed , not in Beverly Hills even.... (assuming you have a full length exhaust pipe)

    Flowmasters make that terrible basso profundo noise that sounds great when you have a V-8 with twice pipes but terrible nasty and a ticket magnet when put on a 4 or 6 Banger...
     

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