Progress pics of my 70 3/4 ton. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

DTerry · 07-19-2005, 10:50 AM

Here are some pics of my 1970 GMC 3/4 ton truck. The first few pics are the truck when i got and it. By the look of things it might be done when I turn 16.

I lowered the chassis with 3in drop spindles from GMC pauls and a rear flip kit and c notched the frame, and I still kept the 3/4 ton. For more pics go to www.geosurface.com/c25buildup

Sorry for the picture it was snowing pretty bad when I got the truck and couldnt take pictures outside.

This is it as of now.

Swbman · 07-19-2005, 10:56 AM

From the looks of it, you are are off to a great start.NIce work.

DTerry · 07-19-2005, 08:49 PM

Thanks.

Green Machine · 07-19-2005, 11:22 PM

Nice start !! What did you use to clean, prep and paint the frame ???

DTerry · 07-20-2005, 09:09 AM

I got it sandblasted and primed from someone else but they said they used epoxy primer. Thats all I know there but I just blew it off with air and wiped it down with a clean shop rag. For the paint I used Rustoleum gloss black with Acetone thinner, both you can get at home depot or lowes.

67ChevyRedneck · 07-20-2005, 09:56 AM

Great start. It's not easy working on a truck from NY. Seems like everytime you take something apart you need a set of torches, and you have to redo brake and fuel lines and exhausts every 5 years! I used to live in Ellery, it's near Jamestown on Chautauqua lake. I bought my 67 when I was 16. The pic in my avatar is how it looked in '98 when I first started driving it. I cheated though, my truck was originally from Texas, and I purchased it from a family member in SC. There's nothing more than surface rust on the frame and the body is extrememly solid. Still has the original brake lines. I moved to SC about 6 years ago. I have heard a nasty rumor that you can't get your lisense till your 17 up there now, that true?

*FUNMUDDER* · 07-20-2005, 10:31 AM

I dont know if it is the same in NY, but in Maine, you get 3 lisences. The first one you get when your 16. you cannot have cell phones or friends in the vehicle, and you cannot drive from 6pm to 6am. you keep that for 6 months. then, the next lisence you can drive from 6pm to 6 am, still no friends or cells. you keep that one for 6 months, then the third one, cells and friends are allowed. So, in a roundabout way, you dont get your lisence until you are 17, but you can drive by yourself when your 16.

*FUNMUDDER* · 07-20-2005, 10:33 AM

Nice truck! Looks like you got a good start on it. Im 13 going on 14 and looking for a 67-72 3/4 ton 4x4 truck. Good luck working on it.

DTerry · 07-20-2005, 01:15 PM

Thanks guys. 67chevy redneck very nice truck!! It wasn't in that bad of shape so torches didn't get to do too much work. As far as the lisences I not really sure but I belive its you get your permit then you have to drive 20 hours with a parent that can sign for it. Then you take the test and if you pass you can get your "restricted", you can drive to school and work and nothing else. After 6 months you can get your jrs which is a regular lisences but cant drive from 9pm to 6pm. As I said I don't know too much on this but I belive thats the way it goes. Thanks again and Funmudder good luck on your search.

Bram · 07-20-2005, 01:19 PM

Thanks for the compliment on my truck, and keep up the good work!

GloryHound · 07-20-2005, 03:37 PM

Looks like your on the move. If you need something I have a 69 LWB GMC frame down here that I'll be cutting the front 18" off of. As for the rest of it just let me know what you need if you can make the trip to Pittsburgh.

07-19-2005, 10:50 AM	#1
DTerry '70 GMC C-25 LWB Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Binghamton, N.Y. Posts: 273	Progress pics of my 70 3/4 ton. Here are some pics of my 1970 GMC 3/4 ton truck. The first few pics are the truck when i got and it. By the look of things it might be done when I turn 16. I lowered the chassis with 3in drop spindles from GMC pauls and a rear flip kit and c notched the frame, and I still kept the 3/4 ton. For more pics go to www.geosurface.com/c25buildup Sorry for the picture it was snowing pretty bad when I got the truck and couldnt take pictures outside. This is it as of now. __________________ 1970 GMC C-25 LWB (middle of frame up) 5-7 drop with 3in drop spindles, flip kit with blocks and still keeping the 3/4 ton. Shaved drip rails and marker lights, rear roll pan, cowl induction hood. 1987 Camaro z28 350, vortec 305 heads. 10:1 comp, t5 trans. Street terrrorizer. 1988 Monte Carlo (Super Stock ashpalt race car) My Truck

07-19-2005, 10:56 AM	#2
Swbman Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Tulsa,Oklahoma Posts: 606	From the looks of it, you are are off to a great start.NIce work. __________________ 1961 BUICK LESABRE 1968 CHEVELLE SS 396 1969 BUICK RIVIERA GS 1971 2 WHEEL DRIVE BLAZER 1971 4X4 BLAZER 1971 SHORTBED CHEYENNE FLEETSIDE 1971 SHORTBED 4X4 FLEETSIDE ** ...My Ebay

07-19-2005, 08:49 PM	#3
DTerry '70 GMC C-25 LWB Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Binghamton, N.Y. Posts: 273	Thanks. __________________ 1970 GMC C-25 LWB (middle of frame up) 5-7 drop with 3in drop spindles, flip kit with blocks and still keeping the 3/4 ton. Shaved drip rails and marker lights, rear roll pan, cowl induction hood. 1987 Camaro z28 350, vortec 305 heads. 10:1 comp, t5 trans. Street terrrorizer. 1988 Monte Carlo (Super Stock ashpalt race car) My Truck

07-19-2005, 11:22 PM	#4
Green Machine Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Estherville, Iowa Posts: 3,371	Nice start !! What did you use to clean, prep and paint the frame ??? __________________ 1968 C10 307 3spd Long Fleet ------ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=201103 1970 C10 305 Super T10 Long Fleet --- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=202285 1971 C20 383 TH350 Dana Posi ----- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=206894 2001 GMC Sierra 1500 C3 6.0

07-20-2005, 09:09 AM	#5
DTerry '70 GMC C-25 LWB Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Binghamton, N.Y. Posts: 273	I got it sandblasted and primed from someone else but they said they used epoxy primer. Thats all I know there but I just blew it off with air and wiped it down with a clean shop rag. For the paint I used Rustoleum gloss black with Acetone thinner, both you can get at home depot or lowes. __________________ 1970 GMC C-25 LWB (middle of frame up) 5-7 drop with 3in drop spindles, flip kit with blocks and still keeping the 3/4 ton. Shaved drip rails and marker lights, rear roll pan, cowl induction hood. 1987 Camaro z28 350, vortec 305 heads. 10:1 comp, t5 trans. Street terrrorizer. 1988 Monte Carlo (Super Stock ashpalt race car) My Truck

07-20-2005, 09:56 AM	#6
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Great start. It's not easy working on a truck from NY. Seems like everytime you take something apart you need a set of torches, and you have to redo brake and fuel lines and exhausts every 5 years! I used to live in Ellery, it's near Jamestown on Chautauqua lake. I bought my 67 when I was 16. The pic in my avatar is how it looked in '98 when I first started driving it. I cheated though, my truck was originally from Texas, and I purchased it from a family member in SC. There's nothing more than surface rust on the frame and the body is extrememly solid. Still has the original brake lines. I moved to SC about 6 years ago. I have heard a nasty rumor that you can't get your lisense till your 17 up there now, that true? __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

07-20-2005, 10:31 AM	#7
FUNMUDDER Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Maine Posts: 427	I dont know if it is the same in NY, but in Maine, you get 3 lisences. The first one you get when your 16. you cannot have cell phones or friends in the vehicle, and you cannot drive from 6pm to 6am. you keep that for 6 months. then, the next lisence you can drive from 6pm to 6 am, still no friends or cells. you keep that one for 6 months, then the third one, cells and friends are allowed. So, in a roundabout way, you dont get your lisence until you are 17, but you can drive by yourself when your 16.

07-20-2005, 10:33 AM	#8
FUNMUDDER Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Maine Posts: 427	Nice truck! Looks like you got a good start on it. Im 13 going on 14 and looking for a 67-72 3/4 ton 4x4 truck. Good luck working on it.

07-20-2005, 01:15 PM	#9
DTerry '70 GMC C-25 LWB Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Binghamton, N.Y. Posts: 273	Thanks guys. 67chevy redneck very nice truck!! It wasn't in that bad of shape so torches didn't get to do too much work. As far as the lisences I not really sure but I belive its you get your permit then you have to drive 20 hours with a parent that can sign for it. Then you take the test and if you pass you can get your "restricted", you can drive to school and work and nothing else. After 6 months you can get your jrs which is a regular lisences but cant drive from 9pm to 6pm. As I said I don't know too much on this but I belive thats the way it goes. Thanks again and Funmudder good luck on your search. __________________ 1970 GMC C-25 LWB (middle of frame up) 5-7 drop with 3in drop spindles, flip kit with blocks and still keeping the 3/4 ton. Shaved drip rails and marker lights, rear roll pan, cowl induction hood. 1987 Camaro z28 350, vortec 305 heads. 10:1 comp, t5 trans. Street terrrorizer. 1988 Monte Carlo (Super Stock ashpalt race car) My Truck

07-20-2005, 01:19 PM	#10
Bram Broke Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: West Plains,MO Posts: 385	Thanks for the compliment on my truck, and keep up the good work! __________________ 72CheyenneSuper1ton4x4BigBlock

07-20-2005, 03:37 PM	#11
GloryHound Working on a Nova. Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: ## Posts: 506	Looks like your on the move. If you need something I have a 69 LWB GMC frame down here that I'll be cutting the front 18" off of. As for the rest of it just let me know what you need if you can make the trip to Pittsburgh.



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