Re: 1970 GMC Stepside Redbuild
 

Hey guys I still livin haha, hadn't realized it had been so long since i posted last. Well I've mad some progress on it though. I frenched my side markers, primed the whole truck by myself got tired of waiting so i went out and bount me a spray gun and sprayed it myself. Looks pretty good if I may say so myself haha. Im still trying to decide if I'm gonna paint it though. I just have to go back and fix a few small spots before paint. Still trying to find a bumper and a gmc tailgate local. I It's getting closer to being "done" Here's some pictures for ya guys. . . . . :gmc2::gmc2::gmc2::gmc2:

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/i...s/PA070106.jpg
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/i...s/PA070090.jpg
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/i...s/PA070088.jpg
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/i...s/PA070097.jpg
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/i...s/PA070079.jpg
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/i...s/PA070096.jpg
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/i...s/PA070093.jpg
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/i...s/PA070094.jpg

Re: 1970 GMC Stepside Redbuild
 

Some more :metal:

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/i...s/PA070085.jpg
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/i...s/PA070091.jpg
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/i...s/PA070081.jpg
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/i...s/PA070083.jpg
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/i...s/PA070077.jpg

And that's it for now. . . ;)

Re: 1970 GMC Stepside Redbuild
 

Very nice!!! Looking good!!!

Re: 1970 GMC Stepside Redbuild
 

Thanks.

Re: 1970 GMC Stepside Redbuild
 

Another Pic. . .

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/i...s/PA120194.jpg

:metal::gmc2::metal:

Re: 1970 GMC Stepside Redbuild
 

lookin good man, looking good paint?

Re: 1970 GMC Stepside Redbuild
 

Paint very very soon, I've just got a few small spots to fix before it gets painted.

Re: 1970 GMC Stepside Redbuild
 

No paint yet guys but its getting there I got the inside of the bed finished, pics of it 2mar for you guys if it isn't raining. Hopefully paint before snow starts falling. :gmc2::gmc2::gmc2:

Re: 1970 GMC Stepside Redbuild
 

cool! Sounds good!

Re: 1970 GMC Stepside Redbuild
 

Good for you Mitch. Nice to see a GMC getting some work done to it. I took some time off from mine and just recently started again. I'll be watching your progress.

Re: 1970 GMC Stepside Redbuild
 

Wow hadn't realized that it had been November since I last posted. No paint yet unfortunately. Haven't really been able to work on it due to the weather and such. I've currently been thinking about what it would require to make it 4wd. But anyways here are those pics i promised way back when of the bedside being finished.

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/i...s/PB060383.jpg
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/i...s/PB060382.jpg
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/i...s/PB060381.jpg
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/i...s/PB060374.jpg

Thats all for now haha. :metal::gmc2::metal:

Re: 1970 GMC Stepside Redbuild
 

That turned out good! :chevy:

Re: 1970 GMC Stepside Redbuild
 

Thanks Man.

Re: 1970 GMC Stepside Redbuild
 

Nice work on the bed Mitch. and yes, it has been a while. The weather has sucked here too.

Re: 1970 GMC Stepside Redbuild
 

Thanks Mike.

Re: 1970 GMC Stepside Redbuild
 

Well guys the weather is pretty good here today and the rest of this week so I'm gonna try to get some stuff done.Well hopefully alot done. :metal::gmc2::metal:

Re: 1970 GMC Stepside Redbuild
 

Cool, what are your plans for it.

Re: 1970 GMC Stepside Redbuild
 

Well I did have plans to fix a few small spots, spray some rocker guard on my steps on the bed and spray a little bit of primer, but I've not had time to do anything yet. And of course they're calling for rain this weekend so who knows haha. :gmc2:

Re: 1970 GMC Stepside Redbuild
 

Good grief I didnt realize that it had been this long since i posted anything, well stuff's finally getting done. I bought a new cab from billsbowtie the other day and for the past two days I have been doing body work on it. It didnt need alot, the floor and supports were perfect, thats where my original cab had its problems. The Interior is getting painted the exact same color as the exterior which means ans soon as I get the wiring from the old cab swapped into it and get it on the truck the whole thing is goin to paint finally. Here's some pics of the progress as it sits

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/i...s/P6161379.jpg
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/i...s/P6161368.jpg
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/i...s/P6161369.jpg
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/i...s/P6161370.jpg
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/i...s/P6161371.jpg
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/i...s/P6161375.jpg
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/i...s/P6161376.jpg
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/i...s/P6161377.jpg
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/i...s/P6161378.jpg

Re: 1970 GMC Stepside Redbuild
 

very nice build. keep it comin

Re: 1970 GMC Stepside Redbuild
 

Looking good! A cab swap is the way to go...can keep driving the truck until the last moment :D

Re: 1970 GMC Stepside Redbuild
 

Oh and the cab was perfect but I did find one surprise that was hidden by undercoating and I cant figure out why it was done maybe someone can figure it out??

Heres where the heater box mounts on the firewall non AC Why are the holes welded up, and half of the bigger hole?

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/i...s/P6161374.jpg

And on the inside you can see the plate welded in. . .

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/i...s/P6161381.jpg

I have no clue. .

Re: 1970 GMC Stepside Redbuild
 

was there an aftermarket unit on there or an under dash a/c setup? THat's all I can think of...

Re: 1970 GMC Stepside Redbuild
 

Thanks guys, yeah a cab swap is easier than replacing everything haha.

Re: 1970 GMC Stepside Redbuild
 

Nope not that I could tell and I looked it over really good. I have no idea.

Re: 1970 GMC Stepside Redbuild
 

Well its back together now, installed a new alternator, and plug wires. Hoping to get the inside painted. Got new bumpers and such ordered. heres a couple pics........


http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/i...s/P7291405.jpg
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/i...s/P7291412.jpg
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/i...s/P7291411.jpg
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/i...s/P7291416.jpg
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/i...s/P7291414.jpg
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/i...s/P7291419.jpg
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/i...P7291420-1.jpg

Re: 1970 GMC Stepside Redbuild
 

Oh and I think that my hood hinges and springs have sprung. . .

Drivers side. . .

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/i...s/P7291430.jpg


Passenger Side. . .

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/i...s/P7291432.jpg

Re: 1970 GMC Stepside Redbuild
 

Looks good. Before replacing the hinges try just greasing them up and working them up and down. Or...on the side it's up in the back....loosen the bolts that hold it to the fender then lift it as high as you can on that front corner and have someone tighten them for you.

Re: 1970 GMC Stepside Redbuild
 

Thanks I'll try that

Re: 1970 GMC Stepside Redbuild
 

Well its back to just needing paint now, well that and the exhaust finished and some brake work. Got it all put back together and the interior painted on the new cab. New bumpers, grille painted, all primed on the outside. Finally found a tailgate, it needs the most bodywork of anything on the truck haha but it was a score for 20 bucks. Id like to find a seat that has the seatbelts already integrated into them. Heres a couple pics to get you updated.


http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/i...s/PA221619.jpg
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/i...s/PA221617.jpg
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/i...s/PA221605.jpg
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/i...s/PA221604.jpg
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/i...s/PA221591.jpg
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/i...s/PA221587.jpg
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/i...s/PA221609.jpg

Re: 1970 GMC Stepside Redbuild
 

Very nice! Looking great!

Re: 1970 GMC Stepside Redbuild
 

Heres some of the inside. (Glovebox door is gettin re-sprayed)


http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/i...s/PA221596.jpg
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/i...s/PA221597.jpg
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/i...s/PA221598.jpg
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/i...s/PA221599.jpg
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/i...s/PA221594.jpg
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/i...s/PA221593.jpg

Re: 1970 GMC Stepside Redbuild
 

Thank ya

Re: 1970 GMC Stepside Redbuild
 

Interior looks good too!What are you doing on the exterior paint color again?

Re: 1970 GMC Stepside Redbuild
 

Its gonna be candy apple red metallic.

Re: 1970 GMC Stepside Redbuild
 

Awesome! Can't wait to see it!!!

Re: 1970 GMC Stepside Redbuild
 

You and me both haha, Im gonna go try and talk to the guy that im gonna get to paint it this coming week.

Re: 1970 GMC Stepside Redbuild
 

Found some 2002 Silverado seats today, got them cleaned up this evening gonna try to install them tomorrow. Will post pics asap. :metal::gmc2::metal:

Re: 1970 GMC Stepside Redbuild
 

cool!

Re: 1970 GMC Stepside Redbuild
 

wow good job man! hope its painted soon1