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**JIMs70GMC** · 02-24-2005, 12:51 AM

On 2-23-04, me and my son and neighbor drove to Dean's house and picked up my 71 K20. It's come along way, was a 71 GMC and is a 71 Chevy now and soon to be a 70 Chevy(I like the parking lights in the grill).
The cab and bed came from a 70 C20.

now:

and then:

It was fun and my son enjoyed the trip.

**Palf70Step** · 02-24-2005, 01:35 AM

Holly mumbo jumbo, I forgot that's what you started with. Congrats on the aniversary. I agree the 69/70 Chevy front end is a better choice. Of course I might be a wee bit prejudice.

*Randy70C-10* · 02-24-2005, 01:35 AM

........and the fenders came from my wifes truck.

Funny, I posted a pic of those about two years ago sitting in my dining room. They were a great conversation piece.

Jim, you did a ton of work to that truck in a very short amount of time, I'm really impressed!! I need to get going on the dually!

**JIMs70GMC** · 02-24-2005, 01:50 AM

Randy, Let me know when you start and I'll come over and help! Bill, That truck was something. here it is with the new cab:

Got some 4" rear springs in the garage and a no-spin on the way. I also found a pto for, maybe a dump bed.

**Canadian694x4** · 02-24-2005, 01:55 AM

You have made a lot progress on that Truck in a year. Great Work Jim...Can't wait to see all your finishing touches!

Dean · 02-24-2005, 11:04 AM

Looking good!! I remember the truck when I was in middle school. It was a light blue with the chrome slots. I thought it was so cool. Didn't quite look as cool when I found it in a barn many years later. I believe it was originally ordered by the Cincinnat Gas & Electric company and I bought it from the 2nd owner. These trucks never die as Jim put the third body on this chassis. I think the previous owner told me this was the third engine. He had a 302 Z28 engine in if for awhile. I tried to buy the 302 which was still sitting in the barn also but he was a no go.

**Daubs** · 02-24-2005, 11:08 AM

Wow, amazing pics. I'm a fan of the 71-72 grill...but to each his own. Keep up the strong work!

Joe67 · 02-24-2005, 11:17 AM

Quite the transformation

**JIMs70GMC** · 02-24-2005, 11:43 AM

Quote:

I'm a fan of the 71-72 grill

I like it also, but favor the 69-70 more.

Blue_71 · 02-24-2005, 05:23 PM

defintly come a long way...
what? did you say you wanted to trade me that grill and bumper for a 69/70 one?

BLAZERMAN · 02-24-2005, 05:47 PM

Looking good, is this the truck thats going to get the longstep bed?

**JIMs70GMC** · 02-24-2005, 06:33 PM

Quote:

did you say you wanted to trade me that grill and bumper for a 69/70 one?

I all ready have one, just need to put it on. The 71/72 might be for sell though, I don't have the lights for the bumper and it's not perfect.

Quote:

Looking good, is this the truck thats going to get the longstep bed?

That was the plan, then I bought the green bed and put it on. I sold the bed on the GMC and plan on putting the stepside on the GMC. Hopefully by the end of March.

02-24-2005, 12:51 AM	#1
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	1 yr anniversary On 2-23-04, me and my son and neighbor drove to Dean's house and picked up my 71 K20. It's come along way, was a 71 GMC and is a 71 Chevy now and soon to be a 70 Chevy(I like the parking lights in the grill). The cab and bed came from a 70 C20. now: and then: It was fun and my son enjoyed the trip. __________________ 1970 K25, 8' stepside bed 350/465/205 44 up front, 60 in the rear 4.10s rolling on 33" Dunlop MTs 1986 K5, 350/465/208 Dana 60/14 bolt from a cucv 36" Super Swampers TSL/SX 1983 K20 w/ CUCV axles, 350/700R4/208 sitting on 37" Goodyears 1986 M1031 6.2 diesel, TH400/NP205 locker in the rear and a LS in the front, all stock for now..... 1986 K30, 350/400/205 dana 60 and 14 bolt. I kept the drivetrain. Body/bad and chassis are gone. 1981 K30, 350/465/205 dana 60 and dually 14 bolt. Has a G80, and a flat bed. Going to replace the flat bed. 1985 K20, 350/400/208 10 bolt and SF 14 bolt. I wonder where I can find some 1 tons. Hmmmmm

02-24-2005, 01:35 AM	#2
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,216	Holly mumbo jumbo, I forgot that's what you started with. Congrats on the aniversary. I agree the 69/70 Chevy front end is a better choice. Of course I might be a wee bit prejudice. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

02-24-2005, 01:50 AM	#4
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	Randy, Let me know when you start and I'll come over and help! Bill, That truck was something. here it is with the new cab: Got some 4" rear springs in the garage and a no-spin on the way. I also found a pto for, maybe a dump bed. __________________ 1970 K25, 8' stepside bed 350/465/205 44 up front, 60 in the rear 4.10s rolling on 33" Dunlop MTs 1986 K5, 350/465/208 Dana 60/14 bolt from a cucv 36" Super Swampers TSL/SX 1983 K20 w/ CUCV axles, 350/700R4/208 sitting on 37" Goodyears 1986 M1031 6.2 diesel, TH400/NP205 locker in the rear and a LS in the front, all stock for now..... 1986 K30, 350/400/205 dana 60 and 14 bolt. I kept the drivetrain. Body/bad and chassis are gone. 1981 K30, 350/465/205 dana 60 and dually 14 bolt. Has a G80, and a flat bed. Going to replace the flat bed. 1985 K20, 350/400/208 10 bolt and SF 14 bolt. I wonder where I can find some 1 tons. Hmmmmm Last edited by JIMs70GMC; 02-24-2005 at 11:44 AM.

02-24-2005, 01:55 AM	#5
Canadian694x4 Born To Lose Club Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta/Oxenden, Ontario, Great White North Posts: 13,307	You have made a lot progress on that Truck in a year. Great Work Jim...Can't wait to see all your finishing touches! __________________ Brian Smith - "Born To Lose" 1969 Chevrolet K10 LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 22 Yrs - 1 of 208 Built & Sold In Canada!- 283 V8/350TH/NP208, 2" All Spring Lift, 32" Good Year MT/R's. 1972 GMC K2500 Custom LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 3 Yrs - 1 of 571 Built & Sold In Canada! - 350 V8/SM465/NP205, 4” Rough Country Lift, 33” Interco TSL Thornbirds 2007.5 GMC Sierra SLE 2500HD 4x4 - Proud Owner For 17 Yrs- 6.6L V8 Duramax Diesel/Allison 1000, 2" Lift, 33" Mickey Thompson MTZ's. 2008 Yamaha Raptor 700r - Proud Owner For 15 Yrs - ITP Mud Lites. 2015 John Deere 1025R - Proud Owner For 8 Yrs - 24HP Diesel/H120/54D/260B/SB1154.

02-24-2005, 11:08 AM	#7
Daubs Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Eastern Nebraska Posts: 613	Wow, amazing pics. I'm a fan of the 71-72 grill...but to each his own. Keep up the strong work! __________________ '72 Chevy K-20 Crate 350, SM465, 4.10's

02-24-2005, 01:35 AM	#3
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	........and the fenders came from my wifes truck. Funny, I posted a pic of those about two years ago sitting in my dining room. They were a great conversation piece. Jim, you did a ton of work to that truck in a very short amount of time, I'm really impressed!! I need to get going on the dually!

02-24-2005, 11:04 AM	#6
Dean Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 1,492	Looking good!! I remember the truck when I was in middle school. It was a light blue with the chrome slots. I thought it was so cool. Didn't quite look as cool when I found it in a barn many years later. I believe it was originally ordered by the Cincinnat Gas & Electric company and I bought it from the 2nd owner. These trucks never die as Jim put the third body on this chassis. I think the previous owner told me this was the third engine. He had a 302 Z28 engine in if for awhile. I tried to buy the 302 which was still sitting in the barn also but he was a no go.

02-24-2005, 11:17 AM	#8
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,733	Quite the transformation __________________ Joe - Formerly 67c10step ------------------------------- 1967 Chevy Stepside - ECE 4/6, fuelcell, 5lug - SOLD gr8lakes - My ebay auctions Click here to order forum apparel :: Click here to become a subscribing member

02-24-2005, 05:47 PM	#11
BLAZERMAN Currently Blazerless Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: St. Joseph Mo. Posts: 4,828	Looking good, is this the truck thats going to get the longstep bed? __________________ 1972 C/30 133" W.B. C&C 1970 GMC 3500 157" W.B. single wheel C&C

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