Re: 1970 GMC Stepside Redbuild
 

Hey thanks guys.

Re: 1970 GMC Stepside Redbuild
 

Heres a few update pictures . . . took it on its first small voyage this evening.

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/i...s/P3090370.jpg
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/i...s/P3090381.jpg
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/i...s/P3090372.jpg
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/i...s/P3090371.jpg
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/i...s/P3090367.jpg

Re: 1970 GMC Stepside Redbuild
 

looks good Mitch. You should be driving that thing regularly soon right?

Re: 1970 GMC Stepside Redbuild
 

Looking real good. Do us a favor though and ditch the fire starter air filter as soon as you can. You don't need to loose your truck after all your hard work because of a fire.

Re: 1970 GMC Stepside Redbuild
 

whats wrong with that air cleaner. i have been running one like that for everyday for a little over a year

Re: 1970 GMC Stepside Redbuild
 

Basically, if your engine backfires through the carb, that foam filter WILL catch fire and most likely burn at least your hood and possibly your entire truck. I had one on a camaro and had this happen...gratefully I was working on the timing so the hood was up and I was able to yank the filter off before it caused a major problem.

Re: 1970 GMC Stepside Redbuild
 

Looks good...I agree on the air cleaner...I thought you were gonna run the one that came on the truck?

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Looks awesome what kind of primer are you using?
Is it rattle can dupli color?

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I was going to but it was to big and bulky. . . I may return that air cleaner since you guys said that and get a more traditional one.

Re: 1970 GMC Stepside Redbuild
 

Yeah thats my dupli-color rattle can job for winter, just so it it wouldn't rust. Gonna spray some of the real stuff hopefully here soon.

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Ok I found the air cleaner, I belive that I will get . . .

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/i...aircleaner.jpg

Re: 1970 GMC Stepside Redbuild
 

lookin good gettin more progress done than me lol all im doin is drivin the sob gonna do any disc or suspension upgrades or no

Re: 1970 GMC Stepside Redbuild
 

would love to do the disc brake upgrade at least on the front, but all the way around would be nice, and put coils out back and also the gas tank between the frame rails.

Re: 1970 GMC Stepside Redbuild
 

you and me is in the same boat brother

Re: 1970 GMC Stepside Redbuild
 

true very true, Can't wait till its get warm and lawns get to growing so I can make some green $$$$$

Re: 1970 GMC Stepside Redbuild
 

there for a second, I thought my pics messed up

Re: 1970 GMC Stepside Redbuild
 

I like that aircleaner design.....thought about it for mine...Truck is looking really good and you've made great progress!!!

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hey thanks

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Well, I've pulled it apart once again, This time I'm gonna swap motor mounts, and fix my shift linkage correctly, remove the rest of the 3spd. tranny crossmember, pulled it all apart in an hour yesterday evening. May put power steering on it while its easy to get to and change some shocks also. Painted the frame and front suspension this evening.

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/i...s/P3240490.jpg
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/i...s/P3240487.jpg
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/i...s/P3240489.jpg
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/i...s/P3240486.jpg
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/i...s/P3240491.jpg
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/i...s/P3240482.jpg

Re: 1970 GMC Stepside Redbuild
 

Gosh I hope so, hope this is the last time i pull the motor out.
This time things will be right.

Re: 1970 GMC Stepside Redbuild
 

I keep wondering how many times will come apart again in the name of going back together.

Nice job on the cleanup!

Re: 1970 GMC Stepside Redbuild
 

hey Thanks Bill, i just hope this is the final time it is out, but it will be right now and will sit where its supposed to. Maybe it'll get back together here soon, I'm on Spring Break next week, hopefully already have the motor back in this weekend, then get the bodywork done next week.

Re: 1970 GMC Stepside Redbuild
 

Sometimes we have to take a step back to take two steps forward...looks like it's going to be well worth it to make it look and function better.

Re: 1970 GMC Stepside Redbuild
 

Well she's back together and better that before, no leaks this time. it is in the correct v8 position too. i'll post pics tommorrow.

Re: 1970 GMC Stepside Redbuild
 

Ok here guys is the pictures, I also got rid of the firestarter air cleaner, and made my own from my old six cylinder air cleaner, cleaned the wiring up also. here ya go . . .

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/i...s/P4020570.jpg
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/i...s/P4020511.jpg
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/i...s/P4020515.jpg
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/i...s/P4020518.jpg
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/i...s/P4020521.jpg
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/i...s/P4020522.jpg
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/i...s/P4020529.jpg