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BLUIDVL

07-09-2011 01:14 AM

NineteenSixtyNine GMC project

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Hello, new to the site here. Just purchased a 1969 GMC 2wd, planning on a 3 to 4year build. Last couple of months i have sold off all my projects and swore to no more. As you can see that didn't last long.

My plans for my build are as follows: shorten frame from LWB to SWB, install PB dropmember, 4 link in rear, all wheel disks. I want it to lay frame.

For the body, repair all the typical rust on cab, floor, cab mounts, cab corners, rockers and whatever else might appear on tear down.

As for body mods, shaved markers, shaved doors, shaved driprail, fill in firewall, suicide doors, relocate tank and gas cap and much more.

Engine/tranny, plans are to purchase a wrecked 93-99 camero ss with a LS & 6spd

Enough talk, here are a couple of pics when i bought it. As progress continues i'll update with pics

TX6T7

07-09-2011 09:24 AM

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Love the gmc noses on these trucks. I am in about the same phase as you with my truck and have a few of the same ideas for the body as you do. Best wishes on your build
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robzilla

07-09-2011 10:53 AM

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looks like you got a good starting point!! keep us posted with progress pictures.
where u located in b.c.?

BLUIDVL

07-10-2011 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by TX6T7 (Post 4779946)

Love the gmc noses on these trucks. I am in about the same phase as you with my truck and have a few of the same ideas for the body as you do. Best wishes on your build
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Thanks TX6T7, looking forward to this build.

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Originally Posted by robzilla (Post 4780068)

looks like you got a good starting point!! keep us posted with progress pictures.
where u located in b.c.?

Thanks robzilla, will keep the pics coming. Im located in Surrey, B.C. area.

lolife99

07-10-2011 12:21 AM

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Welcome to the board!
Keep the pics coming.

BLUIDVL

07-11-2011 10:44 PM

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Some pics of the new project arriving home and the start of the tear down.

robzilla

07-12-2011 11:47 AM

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looks like the cab is a good solid starting point

chevy88

07-12-2011 12:17 PM

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Welcome to the board and good luck with your build.

BLUIDVL

07-16-2011 11:13 AM

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Purchased a Miller 211 auto set for this build. Wow what a great machine and what a difference from my old century mig.

Another pic of the 69 with the coils removed.

VA72C10

07-16-2011 01:55 PM

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Looks like a pretty good start and I love the plans!!!

BLUIDVL

07-20-2011 08:06 PM

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First, thanks for the welcomes and positive input.

Second, started on the frame from LWB to SWB, here is a couple of pics.

BLUIDVL

08-11-2011 11:37 PM

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Just put a bid in on a wrecked 94 Camero, has a LT1 & 6spd with black leather interior. Will find out tomorrow morning at 9am if i get it, getting very anxious.

BLUIDVL

08-12-2011 10:58 PM

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Wahoo!!! i got my camero, well really i got my 6spd & LT1 and going to part out the rest and sell it to make my money back. Here is a couple of pics.

robzilla

08-12-2011 11:08 PM

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good score on the donor!!

BLUIDVL

10-01-2011 03:08 AM

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Been movin slow on my project but came across some smokin deals. Other day on cl bought a set of 55 belair door hinges for $20, using them for my suicide doors.

It still gets better, ran across a guy selling his brand new PD dm complete with A arms, used drop spindles, calipers, rotors and a new set of SS bags front/rear.

Couple of pics, motor/tranny pulled and the PB dm

slick copper

10-01-2011 03:19 AM

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I like where you're going with this one! Subscribed! And Welcome to the site!:welcoem::alc:

VA72C10

10-01-2011 12:26 PM

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GREAT score!!!

BLUIDVL

10-01-2011 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by slick copper (Post 4929307)

I like where you're going with this one! Subscribed! And Welcome to the site!:welcoem::alc:

Thanks slick copper.

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Originally Posted by VA72C10 (Post 4929651)

GREAT score!!!

Your telling me!!

Little progress on the frame today, wire wheeled it, cut and welded in frame notches, and mock up the DM.

Couple of pics:

VA72C10

10-01-2011 11:31 PM

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Looking really good!

BLUIDVL

04-07-2013 01:53 AM

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BLUIDVL

04-07-2013 02:44 AM

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68 short step

04-07-2013 08:34 AM

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nice, looks great

builtbyKane

04-07-2013 09:10 AM

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That's a lot of great pictures. Just don't wait another year to show us more, lol
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BLUIDVL

04-07-2013 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by 68 short step (Post 5995809)

nice, looks great

Thanks, 68 short step

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Originally Posted by builtbyKane (Post 5995845)

That's a lot of great pictures. Just don't wait another year to show us more, lol
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Thanks builtbyKane. I will try to keep it updated, lol.

BLUIDVL

04-08-2013 10:01 AM

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Well in need of a rear diff & looking on CL yesterday. I found what i needed at a pretty decent price.

Picked up a 12 bolt 5 lug for $80 from a 87 C10, gear ratio 3.40.

Any opinions on running this gear ratio with a 700R? I will be running a 20" wheel with tire size 295/40/20.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/09...ps4bed4bd9.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/09...ps4580d2ed.jpg

Katrina/10

04-08-2013 11:47 AM

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I sure enjoyed looking at all those pictures!

BLUIDVL

04-09-2013 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Katrina/10 (Post 5998329)

I sure enjoyed looking at all those pictures!

lolife99

04-10-2013 06:32 AM

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Very nice!

72BlckButy

04-10-2013 01:23 PM

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Nice work!

How bad was the bed shortening?

unklbill32

04-10-2013 01:59 PM

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Im new to this, but you guys make it look so easy. Awesome job.
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True 67

04-10-2013 05:32 PM

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nice....

True

67cheby

04-10-2013 06:04 PM

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WOW, lots of cool trucks and a lot of nice work on this one !!

BLUIDVL

04-13-2013 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by lolife99 (Post 6002577)

Very nice!

Thank ya lolife99

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy (Post 6003159)

Nice work!

How bad was the bed shortening?

Thank ya, 72BlckButy, as for the bed shortening, once i had a soild game plan together it went like a breeze.

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Originally Posted by unklbill32 (Post 6003224)

Im new to this, but you guys make it look so easy. Awesome job.
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Welcome to the site & thanks for the compliment. Now get out there and start cuttin, its the only way to learn!!

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Originally Posted by True 67 (Post 6003585)

nice....

True

Thank ya True 67

Wrapped some rubber on the wheels today. Got a smokin deal on a new set of Toyo Proxes ST II.

Fronts: 275/40/20 Rears: 295/40/20

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/09...ps23190961.jpg
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Will take her off the jack stands tomorrow, & see how she lays out....

BLUIDVL

04-13-2013 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by 67cheby (Post 6003633)

WOW, lots of cool trucks and a lot of nice work on this one !!

Thanks 67cheby, been keeping an eye on your projects as well. Lookin forward to Square peg's completion.

BLUIDVL

04-15-2013 01:02 AM

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Got her off the stands today, lovin the stance.

Have to trim out the front fenders & hood some more.

Next on the list is to mock up engine & tranny.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/09...ps02a3fd12.jpg
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82swb

04-15-2013 01:10 AM

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Bad A$$

YBNORML

04-15-2013 01:35 AM

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Looking good! You make it look easy:)
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smoknbarrels

04-15-2013 01:38 AM

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Incredible, some seriously clean work happening in your garage! Those cab mounts you made, are they stock height? Or a slight body drop?

If i tried to section and weld a box like that, it would be unsalvagable! Wish i could weld like that. I dunno how you guys weld so nicely and not warp everything like i do.

Great to see lots of photos, will be awesome to follow along.
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BLUIDVL

04-15-2013 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by 82swb (Post 6012516)

Bad A$$

Thank ya 82.

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Originally Posted by YBNORML (Post 6012547)

Looking good! You make it look easy:)
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Thank ya for the compliment, YBNORML.

What part of Canada you in?

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Thank ya smoknbarrels. As for the cab mounts, i made them to stock height. When i start back on my 69 ill be making them for a body drop.

Dont be too hard on yourself, the pics that i dont show are the ones of a box i already tried to shorten and well....... lets just say its someones ashtray in China now.

Yeah im always into seeing lots of photos of peoples build, so i like to give back,lol.

67cheby

04-15-2013 04:32 PM

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Sweet !

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