Normy71
 

Well off I go with my Build post I have been putting it off for a long time.
My 71 Gmc was purchased in April of 09 it was sitting in a snow bank and I was only able to get into one side of the truck.
The motor ran quite nice but tranny only went in reverse .

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Had to call a tow truck to get it out of the snow bank!

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Started scratching my head wondering what I got myself into??
No rear pads left at all just steel on steel.
And started the tear down

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leaves anyone?
what a mess of crap in this truck 40 years of dirt grime and odds and ends. Only found 35 cents in change!!
And Wont be needing this Engine Which did run good and is a 4 Bolt main.
Maybe rebuild it someday with my son who is only 6 now but growing up fast.

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Front clip ,cab,box
Got to love the engine hoist it does so much work in my shop.

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The rust is quite bad but it has to come out!!

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Getting a little work done
Picked up a 99 Camaro fuel tank.

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Glad to welcome you abroad here! This forum is a MAJOR time killer-sooo much info and incentive to save these trucks, tough to turn away!

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Well it looks like you got enough tin to get all that rust out. I'll look forward to see your progress on the cab so I can learn from your mistakes. LOL

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What gas tank is that?:gmc2:
nevermind '99 camaro.... cant read this early.....
I do want to see it mounted!!!
I need a tank for my 8.1l Vortec swap...

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Had the frame sand blasted then painted with Por 15
Ready for C notch
I made a template out of 1/4 plywood

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More of the C notch need a good drill and bit for these frames they are made of good steel.( I did brake one 7/16 bit).
Hoist helps again when no help around to flip the frame!
Also needed in every build a BFH!!
Removing rivets and starting to mark out the frame for shortening

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More of the frame long to short.
Lots and lots of prep time measure measure ...
I made the legs adjustable.
Still need to fish plate the inside but run out of time..

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nice progress normy71

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Nice teardown and rebuild progress. Good luck with shortening!

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Nice work. Hope to see a lot more of this one!

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Thanks guys!!

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Subscribing!

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Are you going to brace the frame where you shortened it. Thats how mine was done, but there is no plate welded in for strength..

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Time to jump around a bit I will leave the frame until I get to the steel store!

I welded up the gas line holes in the cab.
A washer and a bolt worked perfect for this I stuck the bolt just flush with the washer welded it then had a handle to hold it in place welded the washer to the cab then cut off the bolt with a cut off wheel.

Then on to the passenger rocker (which I should have done first like everyone suggests)..
Lots of rust and dirt... and the weld cutter helps a lot along with a BFH!!

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Yes I will fish plate the inside of the cut and weld it all.
A must for frame work, don't just rely on a weld alone.

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Just thought I would post it is -32 C with the wind chill it is -40C
which is %#@# Cold!!

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Found some pictures of the drivers side floor and rocker repair

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What's the price tag on that rear floor section say?

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Tony!
I purchased most of my repair sheet metal from Scotts super trucks in Penhold Ab.
Not sure what the price was?