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My "NEW" 1970 Shortbox Stepside 4x4 (PICTURES)
I just got it home. It has a 283 with 4-speed. I payed $850.00 which I didn't think was bad. It needs work, but I think it's a great start for a frame-off resto. Let me know some feedback. I have a couple of questions . Is the 4wd shifter supposed to be at a 90 degree angle toward the driver? Also, what is the standard axle ratio? I would think 3.73(originally a 307 4-speed). Thanks for any help
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Cant wait for Pics!
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Looks like a good deal for the money.
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"If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. ![]() We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck" |
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Looks like you will be busy for a while!
The 70's transfer case shifter points toward the driver's side. The shifter is specific to the 70 4x4's. Good luck on your truck. Jim |
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That shifter is specific to the Rockwell transfercase. Very nice truck for the money.
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Nice ol' truck! She looks pretty solid.
Where's you pick that up at?
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Where at...
Tom, I picked it up east of glenburn(20 miles north of minot) from a guy who has approx 28 parts trucks. He had this one sitting in his shop for 3 years. Amazingly, the motor sat for 20 years before he got it, and with a little work, it fired up.
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That truck restored in the original color combo would look awesome!
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I was under the understanding that 1969 was the last year for the Rockwell T221. What is the shift pattern of the 4 speed?
I think you got a bargain of a truck! The stepsides are pretty sought after.
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I think this has been brought up before...the 1970 trucks (or some of them) still had the drivers side shift lever even though they still went to the NP205.
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