1969 GMC 4WD Longbed (chevrolet chevy GM classic truck)

1969 GMC 4WD Long Bed
Engine:
GM Performance Parts HT 383, installed brand new (not rebuilt) 10/2003:
330 HP 440 Ft. Lbs.
Forged crankshaft
Four-bolt main bearings
Powdered metal rods
Aluminum pistons
Hydraulic roller lifters
Vortec cast iron heads
9.1:1 compression
Aluminum intake manifold
Edelbrock 650 cfm 4-barrel carburetor
HEI ignition with silicone wires
Thorley Tri-Y headers
2-1/2” dual Flowmaster exhaust
29,000 miles on engine
Drivetrain:
TH350 transmission, with external cooler.
NP205 transfer case.
Both rebuilt 9/2003 by Gar’s Transmission, Paso Robles
Custom-made dual-CV high-angle front driveshaft
Rear Axle:
GM Corporate 14-bolt, 8-lug
4.10 ratio
Disc brakes
Cadillac Eldorado calipers with parking brakes
New Timken wheel bearings and races, with SKF Speedi-Sleeves on spindles.
Front Axle:
Dana 44 heavy duty 8-lug
4.09 ratio
Disc brakes
Upgraded wheel hubs
New Timken wheel bearings and races
New Warn locking hubs
Other:
Power Steering
Slotted aluminum wheels, with 35x12.5 16.5 BFG All-Terrains, matching spare
Delta cross-bed toolbox with CB antenna mount
Class III receiver hitch
Trailer brake controller
7-blade trailer connector
This truck started out life as a 2WD half-ton. The previous owner installed the 4WD running gear, and I think he did a really good job. The truck tracks true, and maintaining front end alignment has not been an issue.
Over the years I have owned it, I installed the new engine, the headers, and the rear disc brakes. I also installed improved front wheel hubs, and put in all new Timken wheel bearings and races on all four wheels, along with Speedi Sleeve seal savers on the rear spindles. I also had a custom front driveline made with CV joints on both ends to accommodate the high angle. You can go freeway speeds in this truck in 4WD with minimal vibration.
This is a hobbyist truck, not a show truck, so there are a few things that still need attention. The clear coat is failing on the hood, as well as a few other places. This can be seen in the pictures. I did install the rear disc brakes, but I never got around to hooking up the parking brakes (they use Cadillac Eldorado style calipers, with a lever actuated mechanism). Everything works well, but it does leak in places, most notably the transmission, which needs occasional topping off.
This truck features a great combination of hardware, and I would like it to go to someone who appreciates vehicles like this, understands that they need ongoing TLC, and has the skills to keep it up.
I have the clear title in hand, and the California registration is paid for a full year.