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00droptopSS · 10-16-2003, 06:19 PM

It is all done I'm just fixing little things and loose ends.

Thanks to rustyold72 for help with the pics.

Thanks also to the guys at GMC Pauls, and Tim Christian for the excellent parts and service. 99% of the new parts on my truck came from these guys.

There are more pictures in my link

dinnut · 10-16-2003, 06:25 PM

you converted from a short step to a short fleet? sweet. that truck was very sweet before and is even sweeter now. gonna leave the mirrors off?

Spoof · 10-16-2003, 06:46 PM

Hard to believe it's the same truck. I think it looks fantastic.

Eddie H. · 10-16-2003, 06:49 PM

I like it!!!!!!!
That gives me a little more motivation to get off my butt and finish my 71.

**N2TRUX** · 10-16-2003, 07:03 PM

That is an amazing transformation. The stepper was nice looking, but the two tone short fleet is killer. I bet you go out in the garage and stare at night.

00droptopSS · 10-16-2003, 07:09 PM

We shaved the mirrors, emblems, antenna and gas filler. I was planning on leaving the mirrors off, but after driving a few days I'm thinking of doing the small Billet specialities mirrors.

My goal was to have a stock looking truck with just a few custom touches. I wasn't sure about the Med Green at first, but it has really grown on me.

I built the truck to show off my shop and for advertising. The shop manager is starting to wonder about me because I spend so much time polishing and cleaning it.:p

SCOTI · 10-16-2003, 07:30 PM

Very nice.
What window kit & how well do they work?

Denny · 10-16-2003, 07:46 PM

Thats one fine looking truck. I love the colors on it

*Randy70C-10* · 10-16-2003, 08:00 PM

Normally I'd say why convert, but that looks awsome!

........Soooooo, what did you do with the step fenders?

casey · 10-16-2003, 08:04 PM

I like it A-L-O-T, you did a fantastic job

72MARIO · 10-16-2003, 08:11 PM

How did the 1 piece window install go ? do you like how they work ?

Sweet Ride.

I like it.

Class of 69 · 10-16-2003, 08:24 PM

Absolutely amazing!!!! You have every right to be proud!! I keep collecting parts, and hoping for the day mine will look like it.

Iron-Butt · 10-16-2003, 09:17 PM

Thats really nice. I like the colors.

crazy4chevs · 10-16-2003, 09:17 PM

wow nice truck, looks like you have the right touch.

70c10 · 10-16-2003, 09:27 PM

I liked the before pic, but I "loved" the after pic!. Man that turned out awesome!!!

**BIG ORANGE** · 10-16-2003, 09:39 PM

I say 2 thumbs up,very nice!

RAT-AT-TACH · 10-16-2003, 09:44 PM

man that truck is smooth.

great choise on the color it really brings out the chrome.

now all you gotta do is take a weekend off, a couple hundred bucks and just drive!

00droptopSS · 10-16-2003, 10:17 PM

I got the windows from GMC Pauls and I believe they are a Brothers kit. The install was not as easy as I thought it should be, but they look cool. The right side rolls up hard even with a new GM regulator. If I had to do it over again I would skip the one piece window kit and spend the money on some thing else.

I swapped the step side bed to another board member in Dallas. It was a sweet bed, but I was wanting the two tone paint.

What is sad is I think I want a 4x4 now so I may sell or trade it for a 3/4 ton 4x4 and paint it with a wicked custom camo paint job.

ljbear · 10-16-2003, 10:22 PM

Beautiful. The two tone on the short fleet is great. What color is the green?

00droptopSS · 10-17-2003, 09:52 AM

I added some new pics of my relocted gas filler, bedliner, and some paint close-ups.

VTKidder · 10-17-2003, 10:05 AM

WOW! You should be VERY proud of that. As said above, you had a sick truck to start with, and this is just above and beyond. You should be VERY proud of the truck you have now. I hope mine looks that nice somday. One full-fledged "Attaboy" from the Vermont contingent.

**Yukon Jack** · 10-17-2003, 02:52 PM

Very nice truck.

sactoC10 · 10-17-2003, 05:14 PM

Great work, Great job and thanks for the HEADS UP on that one piece window install. I like my vent windows anyway, but every so often I've thought about it. Now I'll simply FORGET about it!

OldSkool71 · 10-17-2003, 07:18 PM

Did the bed already have the mounting holes for the trim? How was it to add all the trim it did not have? Thought about doing that myself, but not sure if it is worth it just to get a two/tone paint job. Thinking of other alternatives to adding the trim. Looks great!

RodC · 10-17-2003, 07:29 PM

Where did you get the bed cover for the stepside?? Did you make it?

10-16-2003, 06:19 PM	#1
00droptopSS 2.5/4 on 20's Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Shreveport, LA Posts: 392	My truck is finished before and after pics It is all done I'm just fixing little things and loose ends. Thanks to rustyold72 for help with the pics. Thanks also to the guys at GMC Pauls, and Tim Christian for the excellent parts and service. 99% of the new parts on my truck came from these guys. There are more pictures in my link __________________ 62 C/10 SWB. Currently in ground up resto. Big back window cab, V8, auto. My wife's grandfather's truck. 1965 Mustang Vert - Shelby Clone 2005 Dodge SRT-10 My Old 72 SWB

10-16-2003, 06:25 PM	#2
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	you converted from a short step to a short fleet? sweet. that truck was very sweet before and is even sweeter now. gonna leave the mirrors off? __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9"

10-16-2003, 06:46 PM	#3
Spoof Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Victoria,BC, Canada Posts: 1,300	Hard to believe it's the same truck. I think it looks fantastic. __________________ 71 GMC 1500 LWB

10-16-2003, 06:49 PM	#4
Eddie H. Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Paradise TX USA Posts: 1,200	I like it!!!!!!! That gives me a little more motivation to get off my butt and finish my 71. __________________ "Negative people always seem to have a problem for every solution"

10-16-2003, 07:03 PM	#5
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	That is an amazing transformation. The stepper was nice looking, but the two tone short fleet is killer. I bet you go out in the garage and stare at night. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

10-16-2003, 07:09 PM	#6
00droptopSS 2.5/4 on 20's Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Shreveport, LA Posts: 392	We shaved the mirrors, emblems, antenna and gas filler. I was planning on leaving the mirrors off, but after driving a few days I'm thinking of doing the small Billet specialities mirrors. My goal was to have a stock looking truck with just a few custom touches. I wasn't sure about the Med Green at first, but it has really grown on me. I built the truck to show off my shop and for advertising. The shop manager is starting to wonder about me because I spend so much time polishing and cleaning it.:p __________________ 62 C/10 SWB. Currently in ground up resto. Big back window cab, V8, auto. My wife's grandfather's truck. 1965 Mustang Vert - Shelby Clone 2005 Dodge SRT-10 My Old 72 SWB Last edited by 00droptopSS; 10-16-2003 at 07:20 PM.

10-16-2003, 07:30 PM	#7
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,031	Very nice. What window kit & how well do they work? __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

10-16-2003, 07:46 PM	#8
Denny Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Cedar Hill, MO Posts: 426	Thats one fine looking truck. I love the colors on it __________________ 1969 Chevy C10. Dakota Digital Gauges, 383 Votex Engine, MSD 8361 Distributor, MSD 6A Unit, Demon Carb, Phoenix Transmission 4L80E trans, 3:73 Posi Rear End Early Classics 6 Lug Disc Brakes and Spindles All Stainless Lines

10-16-2003, 08:00 PM	#9
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	Normally I'd say why convert, but that looks awsome! ........Soooooo, what did you do with the step fenders?

10-16-2003, 08:04 PM	#10
casey Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kelowna B.C. Canada Posts: 2,048	I like it A-L-O-T, you did a fantastic job

10-16-2003, 08:11 PM	#11
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,052	How did the 1 piece window install go ? do you like how they work ? Sweet Ride. I like it. __________________ 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

10-16-2003, 08:24 PM	#12
Class of 69 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Stillwater MN Posts: 1,166	Absolutely amazing!!!! You have every right to be proud!! I keep collecting parts, and hoping for the day mine will look like it. __________________ 69 GMC K10 ..some restoration required....still..

10-16-2003, 09:17 PM	#13
Iron-Butt 454 club Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,348	Thats really nice. I like the colors. __________________ David 1965 Chevrolet c-10 454 automatic Custom bbw swb. 1965 Chevrolet C-10 swb (Sold) 1963 Chevrolet C-10 6 Cyl automatic with dual exhaust, pb, ps and 17's. R.I.P "I will miss you. 1967 Chevrolet C-10 6 Cyl Custom lwb 1939 Chevrolet Coupe, 350 v8 automatic. 1935 Chevrolet 2 Dr Standard in the works. 2015 Harley Davidson Street Glide. 2023 Chevrolet Stingray Z51 Convertible. I never want to grow up.

10-16-2003, 09:17 PM	#14
crazy4chevs Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Des Moines WA. (Kent, area) Posts: 668	wow nice truck, looks like you have the right touch. __________________ 70 chev c10 swb fleet 72 grill, sb 400, 2/4 drop. 68 chev c10 swb fleet Early classic 4/6 drop with 4wheel disc brakes 9"rear 67-8 buckets tilt and A/C Classic GM Truck Club of Washington .

10-16-2003, 09:27 PM	#15
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,857	I liked the before pic, but I "loved" the after pic!. Man that turned out awesome!!! __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads



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10-16-2003, 09:39 PM	#16
BIG ORANGE Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Lancaster S.C. Posts: 4,754	I say 2 thumbs up,very nice! __________________ Things happen for a reason!

10-16-2003, 09:44 PM	#17
RAT-AT-TACH Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: shawnigan lake b.c. canada Posts: 287	man that truck is smooth. great choise on the color it really brings out the chrome. now all you gotta do is take a weekend off, a couple hundred bucks and just drive!

10-16-2003, 10:17 PM	#18
00droptopSS 2.5/4 on 20's Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Shreveport, LA Posts: 392	windows I got the windows from GMC Pauls and I believe they are a Brothers kit. The install was not as easy as I thought it should be, but they look cool. The right side rolls up hard even with a new GM regulator. If I had to do it over again I would skip the one piece window kit and spend the money on some thing else. I swapped the step side bed to another board member in Dallas. It was a sweet bed, but I was wanting the two tone paint. What is sad is I think I want a 4x4 now so I may sell or trade it for a 3/4 ton 4x4 and paint it with a wicked custom camo paint job. __________________ 62 C/10 SWB. Currently in ground up resto. Big back window cab, V8, auto. My wife's grandfather's truck. 1965 Mustang Vert - Shelby Clone 2005 Dodge SRT-10 My Old 72 SWB

10-16-2003, 10:22 PM	#19
ljbear Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Emmett, Idaho Posts: 858	Beautiful. The two tone on the short fleet is great. What color is the green? __________________ Larry 72 Chevy SWB 4x4 71 Chevy SWB 4x4 My Work Truck "Don't confuse enthusiasm with capability"

10-17-2003, 09:52 AM	#20
00droptopSS 2.5/4 on 20's Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Shreveport, LA Posts: 392	new pics I added some new pics of my relocted gas filler, bedliner, and some paint close-ups. __________________ 62 C/10 SWB. Currently in ground up resto. Big back window cab, V8, auto. My wife's grandfather's truck. 1965 Mustang Vert - Shelby Clone 2005 Dodge SRT-10 My Old 72 SWB

10-17-2003, 10:05 AM	#21
VTKidder Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Vermont Posts: 996	WOW! You should be VERY proud of that. As said above, you had a sick truck to start with, and this is just above and beyond. You should be VERY proud of the truck you have now. I hope mine looks that nice somday. One full-fledged "Attaboy" from the Vermont contingent.

10-17-2003, 02:52 PM	#22
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,684	Very nice truck. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

10-17-2003, 05:14 PM	#23
sactoC10 71 DELUX Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Northern CA / Sac Posts: 1,056	Great work, Great job and thanks for the HEADS UP on that one piece window install. I like my vent windows anyway, but every so often I've thought about it. Now I'll simply FORGET about it! __________________ 5/4 drop LWB wood bed - 15x8 front 235/60 - 15x10 rear 295/50 2003 FORD Escape 1998 Honda VTR1000

10-17-2003, 07:18 PM	#24
OldSkool71 C/10 CLUB MEMBER Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Lakewood, CA Posts: 993	Did the bed already have the mounting holes for the trim? How was it to add all the trim it did not have? Thought about doing that myself, but not sure if it is worth it just to get a two/tone paint job. Thinking of other alternatives to adding the trim. Looks great! __________________ -Ron-

10-17-2003, 07:29 PM	#25
RodC Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Fairmont WV Posts: 304	Where did you get the bed cover for the stepside?? Did you make it? __________________ Rod Childers '71 C10 Stepside

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