DieselDeere Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 On 5/2/2016 at 7:01 PM, Underdog said: Where do you purchase the aluminum bungs for the tank hydraulic fittings? I am looking for the same thing to convert a fuel tank. Gregg http://www.mcmaster.com/#bungs/=129h0xo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post DieselDeere Posted May 4, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted May 4, 2016 (edited) Took yesterday off and everything actually went according to plan for once. I got the last few pieces bolted on (like the grill) for good and gave everything a good once over and greasing and took her for a little ride. Stopped at the local quarry to get a weight. 1/4 tank of fuel in one saddle and bone dry drivers tank, two guys in the cab, but no fifth wheel plate. 15020 lbs. I took a bunch of pictures of it b/c i was excited lol Edited May 4, 2016 by DieselDeere 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post DieselDeere Posted May 4, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted May 4, 2016 (edited) more pictures b/c i keep having problems uploading pictures.... Edited May 4, 2016 by DieselDeere 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tbear Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 Good looking old truck. I used to paint for an old gmc dealer back in the 80's loved the old generals, but that was when they were not old . Nice job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxfymn Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 Beautiful work. Quote Money, sex, and fire; everybody thinks everyone else is getting more than they are! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DailyDiesel Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 I would have done a double take if we crossed paths. Nice! Quote www.dailydieseldose.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ol2Stroker Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 Wow killer work. I haven't see this thread in a long time I'm glad to see you've bought the truck and are doing it justice! Looks fantastic. I'm not terribly far from you maybe I'll see you around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 mate well done Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keg1 Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 Very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlotpilot Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 general thornbull Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmyb Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 Well done, now comes the fun part... Driving it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mack58B42 Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 Nice! It's got a great stance..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brocky Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 Any updates??? Are you going to make Macungie??? Quote Brocky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newfie Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 dam sharp truck was this the general that went out to salem show? if she had a bit more wheelbase it would looked great with a sleeper on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post DieselDeere Posted June 21, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted June 21, 2016 I'll admit i've been slacking. I probably havent put more than 40 miles on it because life got too busy too fast this summer. I did manage to get ahead of projects and got the fifth wheel powerwashed and bolted on the truck and hooked the trailer up. This weekend ill finish up the wiring for the rv plug and maybe put a load behind her. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryS Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 I had lost track of this thread. Just did 3 pages, great progress and a beautiful truck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTFormula Posted September 8, 2016 Author Share Posted September 8, 2016 That's probably the first time in over 10 years that truck had a trailer attached. I really have to make a new Save the General update video. So happy it's getting the attention it deserves. 1 Quote ~ JT Burkard ~ AKA Sweaty Mackwww.jtresto.com www.wickedreputation.netwww.jonathanthomasmotorcars.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyT Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 Perfect combination of black,chrome,and polished aluminum! Great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brocky Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 Great restoration job.. Looks Sharp!!! Thanks for the update.. Quote Brocky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOOG Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 This truck is beautiful, but one thing is missing. It needs a set of full fenders. Polished stainless would be too much, but aluminum wouldn't be. Just sayin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 agree, some nice East Manufacturing diamond plate fenders on the old girl, give it a tough look Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post DieselDeere Posted October 3, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted October 3, 2016 (edited) Well, I never got around to really using the truck this summer like I intended so like any normal person would do I decided to alter a few more things instead of buttoning it up all the way. It started back in August when I saw what looked like a General hood sitting behind a pole barn on a trailer on my way home from work. I was able to get in touch with the guy that owned it. Long story short, he was only saving it for the trans and was going to scrap the rest. After a lot of talking I made it clear that i wanted what was left of the truck. We settled on the reasonable price of $300. Delivered to my house! (about 45 minutes away). and oh btw it had a 400 Cummins in it still. Low flow, but beggars and be choosers. The cab was junk but it had a bunch of little nic-nacs that i needed. I had been contemplating adding some wheelbase to my General to give myself more room to run utilities in the frame since my battery box took up the only empty space i had. Now that I was the owner of matching frame rails with OEM GM crossmembers i figured what the hell. I havent had much time but over the past two months I cut the truck in half and used 45" of perfect frame rail from under the cab of the white truck to extend the wheelbase of the black truck. Im currently waiting on the driveshaft to be lengthened and I still need to make the plates to reinforce the back of the welds. I plan on using the visor from the white truck and more importantly the white truck had the elusive GMC General door badges. I would love to find somebody to refurbish them because they seem to be so hard to find i dont want to try myself and fail. Edited October 3, 2016 by DieselDeere 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenGiant2 Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 very nice, whats the plan for the 400bc. was waiting to see if i saw the truck out at alexander this year. Quote We the unwilling, Lead by the unqualified, are doing the impossible, for the ungrateful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted October 4, 2016 Share Posted October 4, 2016 Well I have good news and bad news bad news is it appears you have addiction to collecting some pretty cool stuff the good news your not alone If you had of put a bit more chassis rail in you maybe could have put a tilt tray on with some quick release locks and you could use it for a semi and a tilt tray, may come in handy for bringing home some treasure Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjc transport Posted October 4, 2016 Share Posted October 4, 2016 looks much better with the stretched frame Quote when you are up to your armpits in alligators, it is hard to remember you only came in to drain the swamp.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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