NOT TOO OT - Got Another Wood Hauler

It sounds to me, a Brit, that you are one jammy bastard! (probably the
highest accolade we can endow) Enjoy!

skeezics wrote:

> On Tue, 21 Mar 2006 16:11:15 -0500, [email protected] (J T)
> wrote:
>
>
>> The 1979 GMC pickup has done well since 2001. But, recently it
>>developed some mystery problems - the engine and transmission are still
>>fine - but, the truck is making some very mysterious pounding noises
>>while driving, sounds like the fan is hitting the radiator, but it's
>>not. Can't see anything loose, or that looks like it is getting beaten
>>on. So, started checking one of the local bargain papers. And, hit
>>paydirt.
>>
>> Found, and bought, a nice 1978 Chevrolet El Camino. I've long
>>wanted one, not that particular year, I'd have preferred a 1972-73, but
>>any year would have done. It desperately needs a paint job, but ony
>>surface rust, no rust holes - the prior owner had left it sitting
>>outdoors, not running, for 10 years, and didn't touch it. The headliner
>>is out. The dash is seriously cracked. I had to replace the mast4er
>>cylinder, and have the brakes bled. It has IROC wheels, which I think
>>pretty much suck, but the older kid suggested we paint them white, and I
>>think that will look OK. The rear gears are only 2:43-1.
>>
>> The good part is: Everything works - even the clock. Only one
>>dent, in the front of the passenger front fender. The guy has all the
>>missing trim, and the kid is supposed to pick it up for me.
>>
>> The great part is: A rebuilt engine (someone swapped out the
>>original 350, and replaced it with a 307), new Vortec heads and intake
>>manifold, new Edelbrock 650 carburetor, new alternator, new air
>>conditioning compressor, mild Crane cam, new radiator, new hoses, new
>>belts, new shocks, new tires, new tie rods, and the list goes on, and
>>the guy supplied receipts for everything. All the chrome is great. The
>>body is absolutely straight. The guy says it knocks down 18-20 MPG. It
>>handles absolutely great. It has true duals, and the sound is really
>>great.
>>
>> The guy was ssking $1500, and I kinda screwed up in letting the son
>>do the bargaining, instead of me. He got it knocked down to $1300 - I
>>think I coulda got it down to $1200. But, the $1300 would have been
>>without the new Sony radio-CD player, with two speakers behind the seat.
>>It would have cost me at least $100 for another radio, plus the hassle
>>of installing it. So, thre final price was $1400. If I'd gotten a
>>vehiicle, and had all that done to it, the cost would probably cost at
>>least twice the $1400 I paid, not including whatever it would cost for
>>just the vehicle. The guy is single, and has too many toys takng money,
>>that he had to get rid of this one - he only used it as a parts hauler.
>>His loss, my gain. I'm still not sure if I'd cound this as a gloat,
>>warm fuzzy, or a neener. Whatever it is, it is definitely making me
>>happy. The guy said I was the third guy that called about it, and the
>>only one that looked at it. I saw another, in the same bargain paper,
>>listed at $3500.
>>
>> Remember, check your local bargain papers. And, anyone in central
>>NC, wanting a 1979 GMC pickup, let me know - I'm ready to sell mine.
>>
>>
>>
>>JOAT
>>You'll never get anywhere if you believe what you "hear". What do you
>>"know"?.
>>- Granny Weatherwax
>
>
> good score! on the old one check the motor mounts. one may be broke or
> worn out. this will cause the motor when under power to raise a bit
> and hit the fan hits the shroud. or not! lol
>
> skeez
My sentiments exactly. This does sound like a motor mount problem.
j4

> "J T" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> > The 1979 GMC pickup has done well since 2001. But, recently it
> > developed some mystery problems - the engine and transmission are still
> > fine - but, the truck is making some very mysterious pounding noises
> > while driving, sounds like the fan is hitting the radiator, but it's
> > not.
Might also want to check the tires for a possible but not visible
delamination. Had one on my 85 toyota truck. Drove me nuts looking for the
source. Pat

I had that kind of noise years ago on an old truck.
Turned out to be one of the belts. It looked ok
when not running but had a piece which stuck out
and occasionally whacked something when it was
running.

Art

"J T" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> The 1979 GMC pickup has done well since 2001. But, recently it
> developed some mystery problems - the engine and transmission are still
> fine - but, the truck is making some very mysterious pounding noises
> while driving, sounds like the fan is hitting the radiator, but it's
> not.

Sounds like it qualifies as a gloat to me, especially if it can lay a strip
;). I have a set of the original "rally" rims plus the spare that would
have been correct for that El Camino (they came off of a '78 Malibu) . If
your ever in central Ohio you can have them for free. --dave




"J T" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> The 1979 GMC pickup has done well since 2001. But, recently it
> developed some mystery problems - the engine and transmission are still
> fine - but, the truck is making some very mysterious pounding noises
> while driving, sounds like the fan is hitting the radiator, but it's
> not. Can't see anything loose, or that looks like it is getting beaten
> on. So, started checking one of the local bargain papers. And, hit
> paydirt.
>
> Found, and bought, a nice 1978 Chevrolet El Camino. I've long
> wanted one, not that particular year, I'd have preferred a 1972-73, but
> any year would have done. It desperately needs a paint job, but ony
> surface rust, no rust holes - the prior owner had left it sitting
> outdoors, not running, for 10 years, and didn't touch it. The headliner
> is out. The dash is seriously cracked. I had to replace the mast4er
> cylinder, and have the brakes bled. It has IROC wheels, which I think
> pretty much suck, but the older kid suggested we paint them white, and I
> think that will look OK. The rear gears are only 2:43-1.
>
> The good part is: Everything works - even the clock. Only one
> dent, in the front of the passenger front fender. The guy has all the
> missing trim, and the kid is supposed to pick it up for me.
>
> The great part is: A rebuilt engine (someone swapped out the
> original 350, and replaced it with a 307), new Vortec heads and intake
> manifold, new Edelbrock 650 carburetor, new alternator, new air
> conditioning compressor, mild Crane cam, new radiator, new hoses, new
> belts, new shocks, new tires, new tie rods, and the list goes on, and
> the guy supplied receipts for everything. All the chrome is great. The
> body is absolutely straight. The guy says it knocks down 18-20 MPG. It
> handles absolutely great. It has true duals, and the sound is really
> great.
>
> The guy was ssking $1500, and I kinda screwed up in letting the son
> do the bargaining, instead of me. He got it knocked down to $1300 - I
> think I coulda got it down to $1200. But, the $1300 would have been
> without the new Sony radio-CD player, with two speakers behind the seat.
> It would have cost me at least $100 for another radio, plus the hassle
> of installing it. So, thre final price was $1400. If I'd gotten a
> vehiicle, and had all that done to it, the cost would probably cost at
> least twice the $1400 I paid, not including whatever it would cost for
> just the vehicle. The guy is single, and has too many toys takng money,
> that he had to get rid of this one - he only used it as a parts hauler.
> His loss, my gain. I'm still not sure if I'd cound this as a gloat,
> warm fuzzy, or a neener. Whatever it is, it is definitely making me
> happy. The guy said I was the third guy that called about it, and the
> only one that looked at it. I saw another, in the same bargain paper,
> listed at $3500.
>
> Remember, check your local bargain papers. And, anyone in central
> NC, wanting a 1979 GMC pickup, let me know - I'm ready to sell mine.
>
>
>
> JOAT
> You'll never get anywhere if you believe what you "hear". What do you
> "know"?.
> - Granny Weatherwax
>

J T wrote:

> The 1979 GMC pickup has done well since 2001. But, recently it
> developed some mystery problems - the engine and transmission are still
> fine - but, the truck is making some very mysterious pounding noises
> while driving, sounds like the fan is hitting the radiator, but it's
> not. Can't see anything loose, or that looks like it is getting beaten
> on. So, started checking one of the local bargain papers. And, hit
> paydirt.
>
> Found, and bought, a nice 1978 Chevrolet El Camino. I've long
> wanted one, not that particular year, I'd have preferred a 1972-73, but
> any year would have done. It desperately needs a paint job, but ony
> surface rust, no rust holes - the prior owner had left it sitting
> outdoors, not running, for 10 years, and didn't touch it. The headliner
> is out. The dash is seriously cracked. I had to replace the mast4er
> cylinder, and have the brakes bled. It has IROC wheels, which I think
> pretty much suck, but the older kid suggested we paint them white, and I
> think that will look OK. The rear gears are only 2:43-1.
>
> The good part is: Everything works - even the clock. Only one
> dent, in the front of the passenger front fender. The guy has all the
> missing trim, and the kid is supposed to pick it up for me.
>
> The great part is: A rebuilt engine (someone swapped out the
> original 350, and replaced it with a 307), new Vortec heads and intake
> manifold, new Edelbrock 650 carburetor, new alternator, new air
> conditioning compressor, mild Crane cam, new radiator, new hoses, new
> belts, new shocks, new tires, new tie rods, and the list goes on, and
> the guy supplied receipts for everything. All the chrome is great. The
> body is absolutely straight. The guy says it knocks down 18-20 MPG. It
> handles absolutely great. It has true duals, and the sound is really
> great.
>
> The guy was ssking $1500, and I kinda screwed up in letting the son
> do the bargaining, instead of me. He got it knocked down to $1300 - I
> think I coulda got it down to $1200. But, the $1300 would have been
> without the new Sony radio-CD player, with two speakers behind the seat.
> It would have cost me at least $100 for another radio, plus the hassle
> of installing it. So, thre final price was $1400. If I'd gotten a
> vehiicle, and had all that done to it, the cost would probably cost at
> least twice the $1400 I paid, not including whatever it would cost for
> just the vehicle. The guy is single, and has too many toys takng money,
> that he had to get rid of this one - he only used it as a parts hauler.
> His loss, my gain. I'm still not sure if I'd cound this as a gloat,
> warm fuzzy, or a neener. Whatever it is, it is definitely making me
> happy. The guy said I was the third guy that called about it, and the
> only one that looked at it. I saw another, in the same bargain paper,
> listed at $3500.
>
> Remember, check your local bargain papers. And, anyone in central
> NC, wanting a 1979 GMC pickup, let me know - I'm ready to sell mine.
>
>
>
> JOAT
> You'll never get anywhere if you believe what you "hear". What do you
> "know"?.
> - Granny Weatherwax

Wouldn't it have been cheaper to fix the existing truck? I bet it would
have been a lot less than $1400. Besides Sony radios don't last more than
6 months past warranty so you will be replacing it soon enough anyway :)

On Tue, 21 Mar 2006 16:11:15 -0500, [email protected] (J T)
wrote:

> The 1979 GMC pickup has done well since 2001. But, recently it
>developed some mystery problems - the engine and transmission are still
>fine - but, the truck is making some very mysterious pounding noises
>while driving, sounds like the fan is hitting the radiator, but it's
>not. Can't see anything loose, or that looks like it is getting beaten
>on. So, started checking one of the local bargain papers. And, hit
>paydirt.
>
> Found, and bought, a nice 1978 Chevrolet El Camino. I've long
>wanted one, not that particular year, I'd have preferred a 1972-73, but
>any year would have done. It desperately needs a paint job, but ony
>surface rust, no rust holes - the prior owner had left it sitting
>outdoors, not running, for 10 years, and didn't touch it. The headliner
>is out. The dash is seriously cracked. I had to replace the mast4er
>cylinder, and have the brakes bled. It has IROC wheels, which I think
>pretty much suck, but the older kid suggested we paint them white, and I
>think that will look OK. The rear gears are only 2:43-1.
>
> The good part is: Everything works - even the clock. Only one
>dent, in the front of the passenger front fender. The guy has all the
>missing trim, and the kid is supposed to pick it up for me.
>
> The great part is: A rebuilt engine (someone swapped out the
>original 350, and replaced it with a 307), new Vortec heads and intake
>manifold, new Edelbrock 650 carburetor, new alternator, new air
>conditioning compressor, mild Crane cam, new radiator, new hoses, new
>belts, new shocks, new tires, new tie rods, and the list goes on, and
>the guy supplied receipts for everything. All the chrome is great. The
>body is absolutely straight. The guy says it knocks down 18-20 MPG. It
>handles absolutely great. It has true duals, and the sound is really
>great.
>
> The guy was ssking $1500, and I kinda screwed up in letting the son
>do the bargaining, instead of me. He got it knocked down to $1300 - I
>think I coulda got it down to $1200. But, the $1300 would have been
>without the new Sony radio-CD player, with two speakers behind the seat.
>It would have cost me at least $100 for another radio, plus the hassle
>of installing it. So, thre final price was $1400. If I'd gotten a
>vehiicle, and had all that done to it, the cost would probably cost at
>least twice the $1400 I paid, not including whatever it would cost for
>just the vehicle. The guy is single, and has too many toys takng money,
>that he had to get rid of this one - he only used it as a parts hauler.
>His loss, my gain. I'm still not sure if I'd cound this as a gloat,
>warm fuzzy, or a neener. Whatever it is, it is definitely making me
>happy. The guy said I was the third guy that called about it, and the
>only one that looked at it. I saw another, in the same bargain paper,
>listed at $3500.
>
> Remember, check your local bargain papers. And, anyone in central
>NC, wanting a 1979 GMC pickup, let me know - I'm ready to sell mine.
>
>
>
>JOAT
>You'll never get anywhere if you believe what you "hear". What do you
>"know"?.
>- Granny Weatherwax

good score! on the old one check the motor mounts. one may be broke or
worn out. this will cause the motor when under power to raise a bit
and hit the fan hits the shroud. or not! lol

skeez