Finally got me a donor truck for the 69 stepside - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

casterbuster · 07-01-2009, 09:53 PM

It's a 1992 Short step GMC with factory 350 and four speed auto, runs great looks pretty good. I plan on taking every usable part and putting it in the 69, right now I am thinking engine, trans, tbi, fuel tank and bed, maybe even rearend and leaf spring setup, also probably the newer stepside bed. The best part is it only cost me a grand.

**GruntMoanCough** · 07-01-2009, 09:56 PM

Good deal and good idea. I really like those new step beds on the older trucks

casterbuster · 07-03-2009, 11:58 PM

Sorry about the title I fat fingered it.. The truck is a 69 not 67.

What else would you guys do with the donor. Could I possibly use the a/c stuff.

Where do I start?

The donor is in good shape although there is 160000 miles on it, it still runs strong.

What all do I need to off the donor to make it work?

Longhorn Man · 07-04-2009, 12:00 AM

fixed the title

casterbuster · 07-04-2009, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

fixed the title

Yep got it all taken care of

OARNGESI · 07-04-2009, 01:51 AM

The seat would be a nice upgrade too

Jacfourteen · 07-04-2009, 02:02 AM

those engines are tough, my mom had a 90 sub with a 350 tbi and it had 230,000 miles on it and it still passed Ca emissions no problem, and comped out good too. Good score!

Tx Firefighter · 07-04-2009, 09:48 AM

Those late model steering wheels look nice too.

casterbuster · 07-04-2009, 02:08 PM

Does anyone have any pictures of our trucks with one of the newer step beds

OARNGESI · 07-04-2009, 02:35 PM

Heres a really nice one

casterbuster · 07-05-2009, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by OARNGESI

Heres a really nice one

Man that is nice, there was one on here similar to that awhile back, had a big block in it. It was someone project build they had there thread on here can't remember who's it was.

myfirstcarwasa73trk · 07-05-2009, 10:28 PM

body lines are darn close off by inch at front step there are a few here in dfw

BossHogg69 · 07-05-2009, 11:38 PM

PLEEEEEEASE don't ruin that '69 by putting that '92 bed on it!!!

jbristo67 · 07-06-2009, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by BossHogg69

PLEEEEEEASE don't ruin that '69 by putting that '92 bed on it!!!

Hey its not my cup of tea either but it is his truck. I am sure you dont build your truck to make anyone else happy

casterbuster · 07-06-2009, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by BossHogg69

PLEEEEEEASE don't ruin that '69 by putting that '92 bed on it!!!

Please look at post #10 of this thread that truck looks great it is far from ruined, besides it is my truck and I happen to like the idea of the newer bed, besides I have it already it's not going to cost me anymore to put it on, and if I used my bed over, I would need new wood and bed hardware, also a non spare tire fender, and the list goes on I don't like my current bumper, I don't like the lights on the old bed, should I keep going.

heavy71chevy · 07-04-2009, 06:36 PM

IS there one of the newer model beds that will work on a longbed?

big mike71 · 07-04-2009, 07:35 PM

Old trucks look better with old beds imo.

ashx2 · 07-05-2009, 12:45 AM

Older trucks with newer beds......that's just plain sinful.

But to each his own.....that's just my opinion.

Greg

bigblazerboy · 07-05-2009, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by ashx2

Older trucks with newer beds......that's just plain sinful.

But to each his own.....that's just my opinion.

Greg

same idea as new makin old. if you want a old truck buy one not make a new truck into a wanna be old truck

casterbuster · 07-06-2009, 09:00 AM

What I need to know is what I need to make the tbi swap complete and work. What have others done, any special things I need to be aware of, and just assume I know nothing. I am a professional mechanic but I don't work on automobiles I work on industrial oil field equipment.

woodman13 · 07-06-2009, 09:01 AM

I like the 90's beds on the 67-72 trucks, but only if they are lowered with the right wheel/tires like the orange one posted. I like them better than the older step side beds.

07-01-2009, 09:56 PM	#2
GruntMoanCough Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Pemberton, BC Posts: 1,075	Re: Finally got me a donor truck for the 67 stepside Good deal and good idea. I really like those new step beds on the older trucks __________________ My goal in life is to be as good a person as my dog already thinks I am - Unknown

07-03-2009, 11:58 PM	#3
casterbuster Mejor Que Nada Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: texas Posts: 232	Re: Finally got me a donor truck for the 67 stepside Sorry about the title I fat fingered it.. The truck is a 69 not 67. What else would you guys do with the donor. Could I possibly use the a/c stuff. Where do I start? The donor is in good shape although there is 160000 miles on it, it still runs strong. What all do I need to off the donor to make it work? __________________ The only thing that separates "Dreams" from "Reality" is TIME and MONEY!!!

07-04-2009, 12:00 AM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Finally got me a donor truck for the 69 stepside fixed the title

07-04-2009, 01:51 AM	#6
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: Finally got me a donor truck for the 69 stepside The seat would be a nice upgrade too __________________ 70 SWB STEPSIDE 70 BLAZER 09 challenger

07-04-2009, 02:02 AM	#7
Jacfourteen Big Red - Now its a SWB! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oroville, Ca Posts: 1,624	Re: Finally got me a donor truck for the 69 stepside those engines are tough, my mom had a 90 sub with a 350 tbi and it had 230,000 miles on it and it still passed Ca emissions no problem, and comped out good too. Good score! __________________ 68 3/4 ton (Project)-350 Small Block, .030 over, 10:1 comp, 3998993 heads, C3BX edelbrock intake, comp cams XE268, Holley 670 SA, long tube headers, dual flow 40's, E-fan, Alum rad, currently under the knife getting shortened and bagged build thread 41 3/4 ton (wife's)-flatbed, fully restored to original 01 Tahoe LT 4WD (my daily driver)-Magnaflow Muffler, Rollin on 22's 02 Ford Mustang Convertable (Wife's Car)-Flowmaster 50, Clear corners, Intake, sittin on 18's

07-01-2009, 09:53 PM	#1
casterbuster Mejor Que Nada Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: texas Posts: 232	Finally got me a donor truck for the 69 stepside It's a 1992 Short step GMC with factory 350 and four speed auto, runs great looks pretty good. I plan on taking every usable part and putting it in the 69, right now I am thinking engine, trans, tbi, fuel tank and bed, maybe even rearend and leaf spring setup, also probably the newer stepside bed. The best part is it only cost me a grand. __________________ The only thing that separates "Dreams" from "Reality" is TIME and MONEY!!!

07-04-2009, 09:48 AM	#8
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Finally got me a donor truck for the 69 stepside Those late model steering wheels look nice too. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

07-04-2009, 02:08 PM	#9
casterbuster Mejor Que Nada Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: texas Posts: 232	Re: Finally got me a donor truck for the 69 stepside Does anyone have any pictures of our trucks with one of the newer step beds __________________ The only thing that separates "Dreams" from "Reality" is TIME and MONEY!!!

07-04-2009, 02:35 PM	#10
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: Finally got me a donor truck for the 69 stepside Heres a really nice one Attached Images __________________ 70 SWB STEPSIDE 70 BLAZER 09 challenger

07-05-2009, 10:28 PM	#12
myfirstcarwasa73trk Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: TEXAS scurry Posts: 183	Re: Finally got me a donor truck for the 69 stepside body lines are darn close off by inch at front step there are a few here in dfw

07-05-2009, 11:38 PM	#13
BossHogg69 motor exploder Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 2,346	Re: Finally got me a donor truck for the 69 stepside PLEEEEEEASE don't ruin that '69 by putting that '92 bed on it!!! __________________ Adam 1969 Chevy CST/10 stepside, DART Big M/TREMEC Magnum Extreme/3.73's w/Detroit Truetrac 1965 Chevy Bel Air Wagon (daily driver), 327/TH350,10 bolt w/3.08's 1961 Chevy Bel Air Sport Coupe, ZZ454/M21/9" rear w/3.50's & Detroit Truetrac 2005 GMC 1500 ccsb 2wd, 6.0L/4L65e/3.73 G80 2006 GMC 2500HD ccsb 4x4, DMax LBZ/Allison 6spd/4.56's w/Detroit TrueTrac Use the SEARCH function on this forum - it is your friend!!

07-04-2009, 06:36 PM	#16
heavy71chevy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: antreville, south carolina Posts: 873	Re: Finally got me a donor truck for the 69 stepside IS there one of the newer model beds that will work on a longbed? __________________ "Dixie Destroyer" 71 C10 LWB Fleet Future Blown Prostreet Monster

07-04-2009, 07:35 PM	#17
big mike71 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: independence mo Posts: 2,111	Re: Finally got me a donor truck for the 69 stepside Old trucks look better with old beds imo.

07-05-2009, 12:45 AM	#18
ashx2 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Graham, Texas Posts: 239	Re: Finally got me a donor truck for the 69 stepside Older trucks with newer beds......that's just plain sinful. But to each his own.....that's just my opinion. Greg

07-06-2009, 09:00 AM	#20
casterbuster Mejor Que Nada Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: texas Posts: 232	Re: Finally got me a donor truck for the 69 stepside What I need to know is what I need to make the tbi swap complete and work. What have others done, any special things I need to be aware of, and just assume I know nothing. I am a professional mechanic but I don't work on automobiles I work on industrial oil field equipment. __________________ The only thing that separates "Dreams" from "Reality" is TIME and MONEY!!!



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07-06-2009, 09:01 AM	#21
woodman13 woodman13 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Moody, Tx Posts: 261	Re: Finally got me a donor truck for the 69 stepside I like the 90's beds on the 67-72 trucks, but only if they are lowered with the right wheel/tires like the orange one posted. I like them better than the older step side beds. __________________ Woodman13 2007 Dodge Ram 3500 5.9 rolling coal! 1994 Caprice 9C1 88K miles, LT-1, dropped/shaved 1967 C-30 350 4 sp dually 1971 C10 SWB BBC, auto; good driver

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