new member from nor cal HAYWARD

[ViEJO_C1500]

whats up everybody? my name is johnny, I'm new to the site as of 11/3/16. I have heard good things about this site and I'm glad to join an hope I can offer my knowledge as well as learn from all of you! I recently inherited my grandfather 1991 C1500 single cab 2wd long bed pick up. when I first got it, it had 223,*** miles, a bad transmission and did not pass smog. 2 months ago I installed a brand new 350 crate engine as well as a new 700r4 transmission and it runs great! i don't want to get carried away here but just letting you know what I'm working with! thanks yall. heres a pic of my truck View media item 31077

 

[slowburb]

Welcome to the site. Thats a special truck you have there.

 

[kennythewelder]

Welcome to the forum,,, Your grandfathers truck is a special truck for you. GMT 400s are grate trucks,,,enjoy it.

 

[ViEJO_C1500]

Welcome to the site. Thats a special truck you have there.

yes it is. he was the original owner of the truck an always took great care of it. he passed away 2 years ago and ive had it since. he was my best friend. I would just like to keep it nice and running like he would have wanted, but I would also like to add some awesome upgrades.

 

[ViEJO_C1500]

Welcome to the forum,,, Your grandfathers truck is a special truck for you. GMT 400s are grate trucks,,,enjoy it.

agreed! he liked all his cars low... sort of like a lowrider style. he had it lowered back in 93. it has the drop shackles and hangers in the back. the plan is to go a little lower

 

[kennythewelder]

yes it is. he was the original owner of the truck an always took great care of it. he passed away 2 years ago and ive had it since. he was my best friend.

I know about the loss of a loved one all to well. My son took his life last October. He was 34. His birthday was on Christmas day. He was in 2 death metal bands. I have his guitar that he bought when he was 17, and the practice amp I bought him when he was 14. I also have his tools, and tool box. These are things I will never sell. He was a machinist. I sense got a job welding in a different machine shop. I use his tools almost every day.

 

[Rtlngr2]

Welcome. Sorry to hear about your Grandfather.

 

[ViEJO_C1500]

I know about the loss of a loved one all to well. My son took his life last October. He was 34. His birthday was on Christmas day. He was in 2 death metal bands. I have his guitar that he bought when he was 17, and the practice amp I bought him when he was 14. I also have his tools, and tool box. These are things I will never sell. He was a machinist. I sense got a job welding in a different machine shop. I use his tools almost every day.

I'm sorry for your loss. that is very sad. that is great that you use his tools daily to help keep the good memories around

 

[ViEJO_C1500]

Welcome. Sorry to hear about your Grandfather.

thanks. ya bro its life. I would like to keep the truck just the way he would have liked to honor him

 

[kennythewelder]

I'm sorry for your loss. that is very sad. that is great that you use his tools daily to help keep the good memories around

Sorry for your loss as well.