My first build - 67 GMC small window stepper
 

Hey guys, this will be my first build - I acquired this 67 GMC small window stepper from X-cabsquarebody on c10forum, and will be doing a frame off.
Not sure what the exact plan for suspension is (suggestions welcome), but it will have a nicely built Oldsmobile 455 with 450+ HP. I am undecided on what manual tranny will go behind the 455 (suggestions welcome).

There will be lots of pics.

Wish me luck :)

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YES!!! Cool truck! The patina gods have blessed you my friend..

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Cool truck, congrats! For a tranny I would suggest a Muncie M22 preferably but a M20 or M21 would be fine as well. They came in some Pontiacs and ? as well as Chevys so there are BOP bellhousings out there. Or if your looking to spend more money and get some overdrive a T56 6 speed would also handle the power.

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Nice truck indeed. :-) I like the inline 6 though, would love to find a step-side myself like this to rebuild.

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hehe, yeah it's got some patina alright :)

unfortunately it has some see thru patina too :(

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I was thinking the M22 as well, perhaps if I can find a 5 or 6 speed dirt cheap I'll go with one of those

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The I6 and the 3 speed tranny will be for sale or trade, as soon as I can get it out of there...

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Love this truck!

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Thanks! How far is Spencer from Asheville?

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I fear the baby jesus will cry if you paint that purdy truck !

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nice truck! has beautiful patina!... too bad i think its going to be repainted? love the colors of the exterior and the fawn interior, steering wheel and horn cap are cool to keep us posted and keep the pics a comin!

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I'm actually wanting to keep it like it is, except the rust repair, and dent's etc. so unfortunately it will need primer here and there.

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Looks like a cool build. I love the look of patina.

Steve

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Replace as little as you can. Paint can be matched on the repaired places. Though cost is sometime a major problem.

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Sweet looking truck.

You might be able to dolly out a lof of that pass front fender. Some people may laugh, but it looks really solid in the cup from the pics anyway. Try finding another 'one year' specific 67 pass fender and I really think i might be worth saving. you just have to think like the dent. How was it put in there in the first place? Just massage it out in the reverse of how it got there and 80-85% of that would pop right out. The upper edge might be tough but a stud welder would help too :metal:

Either way man, I'd save every bit you can. I love the old steppers.

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well after awhile the reproduction rockers and cab corners will blend in witht he rest of the truck... but the floor pans dont matter i would undercoat the bottom and paint the top up real nice again.

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more teardown pics...

I assume that crossmember is supposed to be at an angle...right?

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Yup crossmember is at an angle from the factory
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I figured that was the case...thanks for verifying :)

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Did some more dis-assembly tonite, made some progress inside, dash out, heater core, etc.

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