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mnietomiller

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Seguin, Texas
First Name
Matthew
Truck Year
1985
Truck Model
K1500
Engine Size
4.3L V6
Hello all. Name is Matthew and was given this forum link by a friend and decided to join.

Recently inherited a 1985 GMC K1500 from my Grandfather & was told to show it off here as some would appreciate seeing it.

He rescued the truck from a junkyard outside of Belton, Texas and spent his last remaining years fixing it up. From the engine/transmission to the paint job and chromed out bumpers.

About a year ago on what would become his last birthday he handed over the keys and title to me & we went for a drive. Will always cherish that memory. Have been in love with this truck ever since.

Am introducing myself in hopes of learning more about this vehicle and intend to spruce her up even more!

Currently as she sits I have made some cosmetic changes with chrome side rails & some personalized decals. Have given her the name ‘Blue Umbrella’ after one of my favorite John Prine songs.

This is just an introduction but am looking forward to learning more from all of you.

Hope everyone’s weekend is treating them well.
 

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Corvette Ed

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East Tennessee
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Eli
Truck Year
79
Truck Model
C10
Engine Size
250
Welcome to the forum from East Tennessee. Congrats on receiving your grandfathers great looking truck.
 

Red 1

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Location
Paso Robles
First Name
Rick
Truck Year
89,90,80,75
Truck Model
K5,K10,C20,C30,K30
Engine Size
327,350,454,6.0
Welcome from The central coast of Cali.
 

R Carnella

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Location
Long island
First Name
Rich
Truck Year
1990
Truck Model
Suburban V2500
Engine Size
5.3
Awesome truck, welcome from long Island
 

Mr Clean

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North East Texas
First Name
Shawn
Truck Year
1982 & 1985
Truck Model
K10 Extra Cab w/ Proper SWB, & 85 K5 Blazer
Engine Size
454 BBC, & 383 Stroker
:welcome:
 

animal

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Georgia
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Lee
Truck Year
1986
Truck Model
c10 silverado
Engine Size
350ish
:welcome:
 

BadBowtie

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Location
North Texas
First Name
Jon
Truck Year
1984
Truck Model
Chevrolet
Engine Size
5.0L
Welcome from North/Central Texas!!

Cool story. I know he is smiling down from above.
 

CheemsK1500

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First Name
Paul
Truck Year
1984
Truck Model
K1500
Engine Size
305
Your grandpa took care of it, and left you a perfect specimen to drive and enjoy. A lot of other "grandpa trucks" I've seen show the same amount of age and wear as the men that drove them and need a lot of work.
 

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