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Bob D · 01-20-2006, 10:49 PM

Hey everyone, thought I would introduce myself and post some pics of my project. I am Bob, and the truck is a '70 GMC SWB fleetside that I have owned for 4 years. I have decided to give it a good overhaul, especially since the passengers door almost fell off when my 11 year old slammed it. A little rust there. The sad part is that I dont have a garage, so all the work has to be done outside in the lovely New England weather. My solution is to remove all parts possible and work on them in the basement. Ya gotta do what ya can...

Bob

Bob D · 01-20-2006, 10:54 PM

Oops, forgot the engine:

jhwkns · 01-20-2006, 11:03 PM

Welcome to the forums Great looking truck! I like the way yo painted the grill.

Bob D · 01-20-2006, 11:10 PM

The grill was painted that way when I got it, I just touched it up a little about 3 years ago. I plan to paint it the body color eventually.

Bob

thejoker · 01-20-2006, 11:08 PM

Welcome from S. MS. Beautiful truck!!!!

JKR

john@thepier · 01-20-2006, 11:15 PM

Very nice! Nothin holdin ya back! Welcome

barn9 · 01-20-2006, 11:25 PM

Welcome aboard! Gotta love a red and white one! Keep the progress pics coming and don't be afraid to ask questions, we all love seeing them come together.

Botietruck · 01-20-2006, 11:32 PM

Welcome from Chesapeake, VA.. Keep those pics coming. You've got a good start on that truck there.

powell72 · 01-20-2006, 11:38 PM

Welcome, that looks like a solid start.

matthufham · 01-20-2006, 11:41 PM

welcome and nice truck there! now we have a bob b, a bob d, a bob s, a bobby k...

Longhorn Man · 01-20-2006, 11:44 PM

Sweet looking truck.
The painted grill, that is how a 71/72 GMC grill is supposed to look, it's just odd seeing one like that becouse the paint is normally worn off.
That was a pretty good looking truck...at least, at that angle anyways.
One thing I have to comment about, please tell me you plan on getting rid of that flex fan. They are somewhat known for exploding and throwing fins THROUGH the hood.

72swbcamo · 01-21-2006, 12:00 AM

Hi Bob. Welcome to the board from Waterbury, CT. PM me some time. I'd like to stop by went the snow melts and see how you are progressing. I'm just off I-84 if your in the area.

Bob D · 01-21-2006, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by 72swbcamo

Hi Bob. Welcome to the board from Waterbury, CT. PM me some time. I'd like to stop by went the snow melts and see how you are progressing. I'm just off I-84 if your in the area.

You are welcome any time, and what snow? Oops...we are due for more on monday

Bob

LUV2XCLR8 · 01-21-2006, 09:12 AM

Nice progress

Bob D · 01-21-2006, 12:13 AM

Hi Longhorn,

The flex fan will go eventually. The truck had a 4 blade paddle on it with no clutch and was a huge drag on the engine. I plan on getting a stock fan and clutch. The truck was a 6 cyl, but one of the PO's put in the SBC with a th350. I tore it apart last year and discovered that it is a 350 bored 30 over with the deck shaved so it has no numbers. Heads are stock of 1979-85 vintage, and it had a 2bbl intake. It had 1 OEM ramshorn exhaust manifold and one chinese one with a crack in it. Only good thing was that they did put an HEI on it. About this time last year one of the lifters blew apart on me, so I tore it down and put in Summit lifters, push rods and cam, edelbrock timing chain & gears, 2nd hand performer intake and carb, Headman headers with Summit turbos an H pipe and brought the exhaust out in front of the rear tires. It runs really well, but only about 8 mpg with the 3.73 rear end

Bob

Longhorn Man · 01-21-2006, 12:21 AM

Sounds like a good start engine wise.
Looking at the pics, is this a truck that has been pieced together, or do you know... with the engine/tranny combo coming from one place, 71/72 grill, repainted at one point (I noticed the white on the cab isn't on the door pillars... 67 and 68 were like that, but 69 - 72 had the door pillars and windshield frame painted) and a 71/72 alt bracket to top it all off. I'm just curiouse, my rig is a total mutt, there's nothing wrong with that.

Bob D · 01-21-2006, 12:46 AM

It is definitely a mutt of sorts. I discovered that the original color was orange, and someone did a restore on it quite a while back. The red paint on the bed didnt quite match the cab red. Power steering was added. The detail on the hub caps had been repainted by hand. There is no IDplate on the glove box door, just a blue sticker on the drivers door with the vin number on it. Inner door handles and headliner had been repainted painted black. A lot of the body side trim had been reattached with screws, and there was a cover on the bed at one time....snaps all around the top. I found fiberglass on both front fenders and foil tape under the rot in the area above the windshield. I am going to be busy for a long time........

Bob

ScienceGuy · 01-21-2006, 01:52 AM

Welcome Bob,
My problem is that I have the garage but lack the skills. Keep those pics comin'.

Bob D · 01-21-2006, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by ScienceGuy

Welcome Bob,
My problem is that I have the garage but lack the skills. Keep those pics comin'.

LOL, who said anything about skills???

I have never done any body work before this truck, so I am learning as I go.....at least I hope I am learning!

Bob

Southedisto · 01-21-2006, 09:20 AM

Nice truck.

**special-K** · 01-21-2006, 09:30 AM

Hey Bob,welcome.Sounds like you know what you`re doing.New here but not to these trucks.You don`t see many Short Fleetside GMCs.Glad to see another gettin`saved.Are you going all red or keeping it 2-tone?I think it would look good with the grille accented red if it was all red.Otherwise,with 2-tone,I think they look best in original trim.Just one opinion out of 20+ thousand,do it as you like.Enjoy.

mike nutt · 01-21-2006, 09:34 AM

welcome

Bob D · 01-21-2006, 09:40 AM

Thanks everyone for the welcomes. I will be going all red, grill too.

Bob

72MARIO · 01-21-2006, 11:46 AM

Looks like a good start.

What type of carb do you have on it ? The jets could be way too big and causing that 8 MPG. I have gone from 9MPG to over 12 just by changing the jets in my 84. Just some food for thought.

Bob D · 01-21-2006, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by 72MARIO

Looks like a good start.

What type of carb do you have on it ? The jets could be way too big and causing that 8 MPG. I have gone from 9MPG to over 12 just by changing the jets in my 84. Just some food for thought.

It is an older 600cfm Edelbrock Performer w/manual choke that came out of a friends junk bin. It may run rich, I see a lot of black in the exit pipes. I can get 9mpg if I drive like a granny, which is rare

Bob

01-20-2006, 10:49 PM	#1
Bob D Rolled on Paint Club Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Windham, CT. Posts: 232	Introduction and pics Hey everyone, thought I would introduce myself and post some pics of my project. I am Bob, and the truck is a '70 GMC SWB fleetside that I have owned for 4 years. I have decided to give it a good overhaul, especially since the passengers door almost fell off when my 11 year old slammed it. A little rust there. The sad part is that I dont have a garage, so all the work has to be done outside in the lovely New England weather. My solution is to remove all parts possible and work on them in the basement. Ya gotta do what ya can... Bob Attached Images

01-20-2006, 10:54 PM	#2
Bob D Rolled on Paint Club Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Windham, CT. Posts: 232	Re: Introduction and pics Oops, forgot the engine: Attached Images

01-20-2006, 11:03 PM	#3
jhwkns Registered Cruiser Join Date: May 2002 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 2,230	Re: Introduction and pics Welcome to the forums Great looking truck! I like the way yo painted the grill. __________________ I intend to live forever. So far, so good.

01-20-2006, 11:10 PM	#4
Bob D Rolled on Paint Club Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Windham, CT. Posts: 232	Re: Introduction and pics The grill was painted that way when I got it, I just touched it up a little about 3 years ago. I plan to paint it the body color eventually. Bob

01-20-2006, 11:08 PM	#5
thejoker Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Gulfport Mississippi Posts: 364	Re: Introduction and pics Welcome from S. MS. Beautiful truck!!!! JKR __________________ **Have you ever danced with the devil in the pale moonlight....I ask that of all my prey** 68' C10 Short Step (rebuilding as we speak) 72' Custom Camper (wrecked, parting out) 79' C10 Fleet (rough, parting out) 97' C1500 Short Step Custom (DD) 97' Kawaski VN800a Customized 99' Z71 Silverado 04' Suzuki Volusia

01-20-2006, 11:15 PM	#6
john@thepier Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Lake Geneva, WI 53147 Posts: 970	Re: Introduction and pics Very nice! Nothin holdin ya back! Welcome

01-20-2006, 11:25 PM	#7
barn9 Half a bubble off! Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Winfield, Ks, USA Posts: 5,588	Re: Introduction and pics Welcome aboard! Gotta love a red and white one! Keep the progress pics coming and don't be afraid to ask questions, we all love seeing them come together. __________________ Just call me LB. '71 Cheyenne, 402BB, hauls blondes, brunettes, or redheads.

01-20-2006, 11:32 PM	#8
Botietruck '71 chevy s.bed/s.side Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 1,571	Re: Introduction and pics Welcome from Chesapeake, VA.. Keep those pics coming. You've got a good start on that truck there. __________________ STILL PLAYS WITH CARS...AND TRUCKS!! Parents! Be good to your kids...they get to choose your nursing home! 250 I-6 with a 3 speed Saginaw and Borg Warner Overdrive...She's got overdrive!

01-20-2006, 11:38 PM	#9
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: Introduction and pics Welcome, that looks like a solid start. __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

01-20-2006, 11:41 PM	#10
matthufham Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carl Junction, Missouri Posts: 2,061	Re: Introduction and pics welcome and nice truck there! now we have a bob b, a bob d, a bob s, a bobby k...

01-20-2006, 11:44 PM	#11
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Introduction and pics Sweet looking truck. The painted grill, that is how a 71/72 GMC grill is supposed to look, it's just odd seeing one like that becouse the paint is normally worn off. That was a pretty good looking truck...at least, at that angle anyways. One thing I have to comment about, please tell me you plan on getting rid of that flex fan. They are somewhat known for exploding and throwing fins THROUGH the hood.

01-21-2006, 12:00 AM	#12
72swbcamo Active Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Waterbury, CT Posts: 591	Re: Introduction and pics Hi Bob. Welcome to the board from Waterbury, CT. PM me some time. I'd like to stop by went the snow melts and see how you are progressing. I'm just off I-84 if your in the area.

01-21-2006, 09:12 AM	#14
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,484	Re: Introduction and pics Nice progress __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

01-21-2006, 12:13 AM	#15
Bob D Rolled on Paint Club Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Windham, CT. Posts: 232	Re: Introduction and pics Hi Longhorn, The flex fan will go eventually. The truck had a 4 blade paddle on it with no clutch and was a huge drag on the engine. I plan on getting a stock fan and clutch. The truck was a 6 cyl, but one of the PO's put in the SBC with a th350. I tore it apart last year and discovered that it is a 350 bored 30 over with the deck shaved so it has no numbers. Heads are stock of 1979-85 vintage, and it had a 2bbl intake. It had 1 OEM ramshorn exhaust manifold and one chinese one with a crack in it. Only good thing was that they did put an HEI on it. About this time last year one of the lifters blew apart on me, so I tore it down and put in Summit lifters, push rods and cam, edelbrock timing chain & gears, 2nd hand performer intake and carb, Headman headers with Summit turbos an H pipe and brought the exhaust out in front of the rear tires. It runs really well, but only about 8 mpg with the 3.73 rear end Bob

01-21-2006, 12:21 AM	#16
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Introduction and pics Sounds like a good start engine wise. Looking at the pics, is this a truck that has been pieced together, or do you know... with the engine/tranny combo coming from one place, 71/72 grill, repainted at one point (I noticed the white on the cab isn't on the door pillars... 67 and 68 were like that, but 69 - 72 had the door pillars and windshield frame painted) and a 71/72 alt bracket to top it all off. I'm just curiouse, my rig is a total mutt, there's nothing wrong with that.



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01-21-2006, 12:46 AM	#17
Bob D Rolled on Paint Club Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Windham, CT. Posts: 232	Re: Introduction and pics It is definitely a mutt of sorts. I discovered that the original color was orange, and someone did a restore on it quite a while back. The red paint on the bed didnt quite match the cab red. Power steering was added. The detail on the hub caps had been repainted by hand. There is no IDplate on the glove box door, just a blue sticker on the drivers door with the vin number on it. Inner door handles and headliner had been repainted painted black. A lot of the body side trim had been reattached with screws, and there was a cover on the bed at one time....snaps all around the top. I found fiberglass on both front fenders and foil tape under the rot in the area above the windshield. I am going to be busy for a long time........ Bob

01-21-2006, 01:52 AM	#18
ScienceGuy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: N. California Posts: 35	Re: Introduction and pics Welcome Bob, My problem is that I have the garage but lack the skills. Keep those pics comin'. __________________ 72 Chevy C10 Custom Deluxe 03 Camary (Family Ride) 96 Jetta (piece of sh**)

01-21-2006, 09:20 AM	#20
Southedisto River life...... Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Soldotna AK Posts: 1,078	Re: Introduction and pics Nice truck. __________________ I like wheelin in Dixie!

01-21-2006, 09:30 AM	#21
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Introduction and pics Hey Bob,welcome.Sounds like you know what you`re doing.New here but not to these trucks.You don`t see many Short Fleetside GMCs.Glad to see another gettin`saved.Are you going all red or keeping it 2-tone?I think it would look good with the grille accented red if it was all red.Otherwise,with 2-tone,I think they look best in original trim.Just one opinion out of 20+ thousand,do it as you like.Enjoy. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

01-21-2006, 09:34 AM	#22
mike nutt 69fatmotor Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: bama Posts: 660	Re: Introduction and pics welcome

01-21-2006, 09:40 AM	#23
Bob D Rolled on Paint Club Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Windham, CT. Posts: 232	Re: Introduction and pics Thanks everyone for the welcomes. I will be going all red, grill too. Bob

01-21-2006, 11:46 AM	#24
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,052	Re: Introduction and pics Looks like a good start. What type of carb do you have on it ? The jets could be way too big and causing that 8 MPG. I have gone from 9MPG to over 12 just by changing the jets in my 84. Just some food for thought. __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

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