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mygmctruck1 · 01-12-2020, 09:24 PM

Well final coming home , now for all the final trim etc. I am also going have it pin stripped in black .

flashed · 01-12-2020, 09:44 PM

Nice truck , Im in for the finish .

mygmctruck1 · 01-12-2020, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by flashed

Nice truck , Im in for the finish .

As I progress pic’s will come .

**Steeveedee** · 01-12-2020, 10:12 PM

That is beautiful!

yuccales · 01-12-2020, 10:13 PM

Darn nice looking truck.

67C10Step · 01-12-2020, 10:30 PM

Another stepper and a 4x4 to boot! Super.

mygmctruck1 · 01-12-2020, 11:07 PM

I changed my mind on the color a dozen times , then I saw a 2 wheel stepside similar in color That caught my eye and my painter come up with this color for me , he wasn’t to keen on it at first but fell in love with it after he shot the first panels.

I love the color .

**Sheepdip** · 01-13-2020, 12:14 AM

Love the 4 x 4 SWB Stepsides very rare around these parts. I do know a fella with 72 Hugger Orange but he aint a selling

weim55 · 01-13-2020, 01:56 AM

Paint is becoming such an expensive commitment I’m starting to notice how rare it is anyone does a complete anymore. The whole ‘patina’ thing has its place I guess, but there’s nothing like fresh new finish. Enjoy the reassembly, looks like you’ll be driving soon

Steve weim55 Colorado

mygmctruck1 · 01-13-2020, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by weim55

Paint is becoming such an expensive commitment I’m starting to notice how rare it is anyone does a complete anymore. The whole ‘patina’ thing has its place I guess, but there’s nothing like fresh new finish. Enjoy the reassembly, looks like you’ll be driving soon

Steve weim55 Colorado

I bought this in Colo , 1977 . I needed a truck and the guy was selling mostly because he beat the crap out of it mechanically wise . I moved back to Mich in 1980 after 10 yrs in colo . I was living in Grandby co at the time of the purchase .

mygmctruck1 · 01-14-2020, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by weim55

Paint is becoming such an expensive commitment I’m starting to notice how rare it is anyone does a complete anymore. The whole ‘patina’ thing has its place I guess, but there’s nothing like fresh new finish. Enjoy the reassembly, looks like you’ll be driving soon

Steve weim55 Colorado

I ran across the guy who did mine via internet search . He came highly recommended . I called him , he looked at truck gave me a price I couldn’t believe . Way low for a decent body man. But after talking to him , he quit the body shop work to make some real money as he said. He is now a mill wright and does this out of his shop as a hobby. His estimate for cab corners , rockers , cab supports , front , rear fender rust and damage repair , hidden tail gate latches and tail gate work , install new cab doors , align all panels , prime , prime , paint and 5 coats of quality clear less than $10,000 he didn’t make any money that’s for sure. He sent me progress pic’s daily , told me to come over any time and look at his work . He did everything him self , He has a 2 wheel 68 step like mine but he’s going to leave it rough and make a sleeper out of it. With a blown 454 , 700r4 , Ford 9” rear end .
He’s a hell of a body , paint guy and has become a friend since he started. By the way he did everything in 6 months !

68panelman · 01-13-2020, 08:33 AM

Very nice, now the fun part begins. Enjoy it!

Ptjsk · 01-13-2020, 10:24 AM

Great to see another 4WD stepper survive!

Pat

**Ol Blue K20** · 01-13-2020, 10:43 AM

Looks great. Gotta love a 4x4 step!

**1971Stepside** · 01-13-2020, 05:11 PM

Love it. I'm planning on silver too. Just looking for the right mix.

**72 tigger** · 01-13-2020, 07:34 PM

Good looking truck, following along

mygmctruck1 · 01-13-2020, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by 1971Stepside

Love it. I'm planning on silver too. Just looking for the right mix.

If you want the paint code let me know , it is a GM late year color

**special-K** · 01-14-2020, 10:46 AM

Great results! Knowing a good body and paint man is a precious gem. Can't wait to see you progress now that you have it back. I'm sure it's very energizing to have it sitting out there ready.

mygmctruck1 · 01-14-2020, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by special-K

Great results! Knowing a good body and paint man is a precious gem. Can't wait to see you progress now that you have it back. I'm sure it's very energizing to have it sitting out there ready.

Yea energizing is it but I have to be patient because I need some help with certain things , if I get to far ahead of myself . I’ll start scraping things . Hate that.

**special-K** · 01-14-2020, 02:22 PM

Keeping in sequence is the key to a clean job

mygmctruck1 · 01-15-2020, 09:03 AM

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Keeping in sequence is the key to a clean job

Keeping in sequence , I fight that . Have all my life I am ADD , but I keep a list of the order I need to do this. The biggest problem is after 30 yrs of being apart I have lost many of the screws and clips . So when I go to put it together , they are missing . So I move on to other things while I wait for stuff to show up.
Screws and some of the bolts / nuts are my biggest issue . Can’t do much with out them .

mygmctruck1 · 01-18-2020, 06:28 PM

Well got all the tail light wiring done , lights work great and everything is hidden.
The bed wood needs anchoring , that’s happening next week and then onto the front half of the truck .

**Ol Blue K20** · 01-18-2020, 06:35 PM

Nice, they look good

mygmctruck1 · 01-18-2020, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

Nice, they look good

As you can see not oem style tail lights , I wanted something different , it took me hrs of internet searching to find the right ones.
At least the ones I liked .

**Ol Blue K20** · 01-18-2020, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by mygmctruck1

As you can see not oem style tail lights , I wanted something different , it took me hrs of internet searching to find the right ones.
At least the ones I likes .

I like them too!

01-12-2020, 09:24 PM	#1
mygmctruck1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Munising,Mi Posts: 360	Coming home Well final coming home , now for all the final trim etc. I am also going have it pin stripped in black . Attached Images

01-12-2020, 09:44 PM	#2
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,728	Re: Coming home Nice truck , Im in for the finish .

01-12-2020, 10:12 PM	#4
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,591	Re: Coming home That is beautiful! __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

01-12-2020, 10:13 PM	#5
yuccales Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Northern Calif. Posts: 3,748	Re: Coming home Darn nice looking truck.

01-12-2020, 10:30 PM	#6
67C10Step Registered User Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Beebe, AR Posts: 2,471	Re: Coming home Another stepper and a 4x4 to boot! Super. __________________ 1967 C10 1980 Jeep CJ5 2020 Toyota 4Runner 2024 Toyota Tundra

01-12-2020, 11:07 PM	#7
mygmctruck1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Munising,Mi Posts: 360	Re: Coming home I changed my mind on the color a dozen times , then I saw a 2 wheel stepside similar in color That caught my eye and my painter come up with this color for me , he wasn’t to keen on it at first but fell in love with it after he shot the first panels. I love the color .

01-13-2020, 12:14 AM	#8
Sheepdip Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Waterford California Posts: 2,588	Re: Coming home Love the 4 x 4 SWB Stepsides very rare around these parts. I do know a fella with 72 Hugger Orange but he aint a selling

01-13-2020, 01:56 AM	#9
weim55 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Larkspur, Colorado Posts: 916	Re: Coming home Paint is becoming such an expensive commitment I’m starting to notice how rare it is anyone does a complete anymore. The whole ‘patina’ thing has its place I guess, but there’s nothing like fresh new finish. Enjoy the reassembly, looks like you’ll be driving soon Steve weim55 Colorado

01-13-2020, 08:33 AM	#12
68panelman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Delaware and Long Island, New York Posts: 3,456	Re: Coming home Very nice, now the fun part begins. Enjoy it!

01-13-2020, 10:24 AM	#13
Ptjsk Registered User Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Northern CA Posts: 588	Re: Coming home Great to see another 4WD stepper survive! Pat

01-13-2020, 10:43 AM	#14
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,242	Re: Coming home Looks great. Gotta love a 4x4 step! __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

01-13-2020, 05:11 PM	#15
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,932	Re: Coming home Love it. I'm planning on silver too. Just looking for the right mix. __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."

01-13-2020, 07:34 PM	#16
72 tigger Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Berne IN Posts: 3,238	Re: Coming home Good looking truck, following along __________________ 71 C10 72 K20 72 K10 Super Kirk

01-14-2020, 10:46 AM	#18
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Coming home Great results! Knowing a good body and paint man is a precious gem. Can't wait to see you progress now that you have it back. I'm sure it's very energizing to have it sitting out there ready. __________________ "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 ~

01-14-2020, 02:22 PM	#20
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Coming home Keeping in sequence is the key to a clean job __________________ "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 ~



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01-18-2020, 06:28 PM	#22
mygmctruck1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Munising,Mi Posts: 360	Re: Coming home Well got all the tail light wiring done , lights work great and everything is hidden. The bed wood needs anchoring , that’s happening next week and then onto the front half of the truck . Attached Images

01-18-2020, 06:35 PM	#23
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,242	Re: Coming home Nice, they look good __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

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