NineteenSixtyNine GMC project

[BLUIDVL]

Hello, new to the site here. Just purchased a 1969 GMC 2wd, planning on a 3 to 4year build. Last couple of months i have sold off all my projects and swore to no more. As you can see that didn't last long.

My plans for my build are as follows: shorten frame from LWB to SWB, install PB dropmember, 4 link in rear, all wheel disks. I want it to lay frame.

For the body, repair all the typical rust on cab, floor, cab mounts, cab corners, rockers and whatever else might appear on tear down.

As for body mods, shaved markers, shaved doors, shaved driprail, fill in firewall, suicide doors, relocate tank and gas cap and much more.

Engine/tranny, plans are to purchase a wrecked 93-99 camero ss with a LS & 6spd

Enough talk, here are a couple of pics when i bought it. As progress continues i'll update with pics

[TX6T7]

Love the gmc noses on these trucks. I am in about the same phase as you with my truck and have a few of the same ideas for the body as you do. Best wishes on your build
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[robzilla]

looks like you got a good starting point!! keep us posted with progress pictures.
where u located in b.c.?

[BLUIDVL]

Originally Posted by TX6T7

Love the gmc noses on these trucks. I am in about the same phase as you with my truck and have a few of the same ideas for the body as you do. Best wishes on your build
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Thanks TX6T7, looking forward to this build.

Originally Posted by robzilla

looks like you got a good starting point!! keep us posted with progress pictures.
where u located in b.c.?

Thanks robzilla, will keep the pics coming. Im located in Surrey, B.C. area.

[lolife99]

Welcome to the board!
Keep the pics coming.

[BLUIDVL]

Some pics of the new project arriving home and the start of the tear down.

[robzilla]

looks like the cab is a good solid starting point

[chevy88]

Welcome to the board and good luck with your build.

[BLUIDVL]

Purchased a Miller 211 auto set for this build. Wow what a great machine and what a difference from my old century mig.

Another pic of the 69 with the coils removed.

[VA72C10]

Looks like a pretty good start and I love the plans!!!

[BLUIDVL]

First, thanks for the welcomes and positive input.

Second, started on the frame from LWB to SWB, here is a couple of pics.

[BLUIDVL]

Just put a bid in on a wrecked 94 Camero, has a LT1 & 6spd with black leather interior. Will find out tomorrow morning at 9am if i get it, getting very anxious.

[BLUIDVL]

Wahoo!!! i got my camero, well really i got my 6spd & LT1 and going to part out the rest and sell it to make my money back. Here is a couple of pics.

[robzilla]

good score on the donor!!

[slick copper]

I like where you're going with this one! Subscribed! And Welcome to the site!

[VA72C10]

GREAT score!!!

[BLUIDVL]

Originally Posted by slick copper

I like where you're going with this one! Subscribed! And Welcome to the site!

Thanks slick copper.

Originally Posted by VA72C10

GREAT score!!!

Your telling me!!

Little progress on the frame today, wire wheeled it, cut and welded in frame notches, and mock up the DM.

Couple of pics:

[VA72C10]

Looking really good!

[BLUIDVL]

Alright, i guess its time for an update.................

To begin there has been a slight change of plans. Instead of my 69. im building the little ladys 70 GMC.

With all my custom mods i want to do on my 69 it wont be seeing the road for a while. The GFs 70 is gonna see the road much sooner.


ACHTUNG!!!!!!! WARNING!!!!!!! its gonna be pic heavy for the next bit........

To start, some pics of C10s ive metal/body/paint worked in the last year.

71 C20 Ocher & pure linen white





77 C10 shortbox Ghost white & speedway blue, fabbed up pop up gas caps on both bed rails



69 GMC Quazzar blue, did this one for a lady who was giving this to her husband for a retirement/christmas gift






On to my project. Picked up the 70 GMC for $450

Pics of when we got her.








Im using my 69 frame for the 70 cause it been shortened already.
Back from the sandblasters & couple coats of etch primer





Mock up Porterbuilt DM




Moved my projects to the shop at the house



Had extra cabinets left over from a basement suite i installed. Why not install the rest in the shop & get a little organized.




The start of the tear down of the 70












Fabbed some new cab mounts, & welded in some inner fishplates

[BLUIDVL]

Onto the cab rust repair......




















Pics of the drivetrain
Got a smokin deal on a LT1/700R & lots of parts to go with it



Back to the rust repair.... no wait big brown boxes from AZ hmmmmm what can it be.









Mounting location for the 4 link









Waiting on a 12 bolt, mine was stolen from my backyard. Ever have the feeling to waste a scumbag.

Ok back to the rust repair, nope not yet my wheels came in after two months.
BOSS 338s 20x8.5 & 20x10




Rust repair







Before & after




Mock up cab on frame



Tear down of box. Longbox to short








Cuttin the boxsides














On the ground







Well that gets me up to today......hope thats enough pics for ya...

[68 short step]

nice, looks great

[builtbyKane]

That's a lot of great pictures. Just don't wait another year to show us more, lol
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[BLUIDVL]

Originally Posted by 68 short step

nice, looks great

Thanks, 68 short step

Originally Posted by builtbyKane

That's a lot of great pictures. Just don't wait another year to show us more, lol
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Thanks builtbyKane. I will try to keep it updated, lol.

[BLUIDVL]

Well in need of a rear diff & looking on CL yesterday. I found what i needed at a pretty decent price.

Picked up a 12 bolt 5 lug for $80 from a 87 C10, gear ratio 3.40.

Any opinions on running this gear ratio with a 700R? I will be running a 20" wheel with tire size 295/40/20.

[Katrina/10]

I sure enjoyed looking at all those pictures!