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Old 02-04-2011, 10:28 PM   #251
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Re: 1970 GMC Stepside Redbuild

Wow hadn't realized that it had been November since I last posted. No paint yet unfortunately. Haven't really been able to work on it due to the weather and such. I've currently been thinking about what it would require to make it 4wd. But anyways here are those pics i promised way back when of the bedside being finished.






Thats all for now haha.
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Old 02-04-2011, 10:42 PM   #252
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Re: 1970 GMC Stepside Redbuild

That turned out good!
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Old 02-04-2011, 11:00 PM   #253
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That turned out good!
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Old 02-05-2011, 12:43 AM   #254
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Re: 1970 GMC Stepside Redbuild

Nice work on the bed Mitch. and yes, it has been a while. The weather has sucked here too.
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Old 02-05-2011, 12:59 AM   #255
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Thanks Mike.
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Old 03-02-2011, 01:00 PM   #256
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Re: 1970 GMC Stepside Redbuild

Well guys the weather is pretty good here today and the rest of this week so I'm gonna try to get some stuff done.Well hopefully alot done.
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Old 03-02-2011, 01:09 PM   #257
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Well guys the weather is pretty good here today and the rest of this week so I'm gonna try to get some stuff done.Well hopefully alot done.
Cool, what are your plans for it.
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Old 03-04-2011, 01:32 AM   #258
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Re: 1970 GMC Stepside Redbuild

Well I did have plans to fix a few small spots, spray some rocker guard on my steps on the bed and spray a little bit of primer, but I've not had time to do anything yet. And of course they're calling for rain this weekend so who knows haha.
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Old 06-17-2011, 01:50 AM   #259
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Re: 1970 GMC Stepside Redbuild

Good grief I didnt realize that it had been this long since i posted anything, well stuff's finally getting done. I bought a new cab from billsbowtie the other day and for the past two days I have been doing body work on it. It didnt need alot, the floor and supports were perfect, thats where my original cab had its problems. The Interior is getting painted the exact same color as the exterior which means ans soon as I get the wiring from the old cab swapped into it and get it on the truck the whole thing is goin to paint finally. Here's some pics of the progress as it sits









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Old 06-17-2011, 01:51 AM   #260
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Re: 1970 GMC Stepside Redbuild

very nice build. keep it comin
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Looking good! A cab swap is the way to go...can keep driving the truck until the last moment
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Old 06-17-2011, 01:53 AM   #262
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Re: 1970 GMC Stepside Redbuild

Oh and the cab was perfect but I did find one surprise that was hidden by undercoating and I cant figure out why it was done maybe someone can figure it out??

Heres where the heater box mounts on the firewall non AC Why are the holes welded up, and half of the bigger hole?



And on the inside you can see the plate welded in. . .



I have no clue. .
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Old 06-17-2011, 01:56 AM   #263
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Re: 1970 GMC Stepside Redbuild

was there an aftermarket unit on there or an under dash a/c setup? THat's all I can think of...
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Old 06-17-2011, 01:57 AM   #264
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Looking good! A cab swap is the way to go...can keep driving the truck until the last moment
Thanks guys, yeah a cab swap is easier than replacing everything haha.
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Old 06-17-2011, 01:58 AM   #265
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was there an aftermarket unit on there or an under dash a/c setup? THat's all I can think of...
Nope not that I could tell and I looked it over really good. I have no idea.
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Old 07-29-2011, 11:52 PM   #266
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Re: 1970 GMC Stepside Redbuild

Well its back together now, installed a new alternator, and plug wires. Hoping to get the inside painted. Got new bumpers and such ordered. heres a couple pics........








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Re: 1970 GMC Stepside Redbuild

Oh and I think that my hood hinges and springs have sprung. . .

Drivers side. . .




Passenger Side. . .

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Re: 1970 GMC Stepside Redbuild

Looks good. Before replacing the hinges try just greasing them up and working them up and down. Or...on the side it's up in the back....loosen the bolts that hold it to the fender then lift it as high as you can on that front corner and have someone tighten them for you.
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Old 07-30-2011, 01:08 AM   #269
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Looks good. Before replacing the hinges try just greasing them up and working them up and down. Or...on the side it's up in the back....loosen the bolts that hold it to the fender then lift it as high as you can on that front corner and have someone tighten them for you.
Thanks I'll try that
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Old 10-22-2011, 05:10 PM   #270
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Re: 1970 GMC Stepside Redbuild

Well its back to just needing paint now, well that and the exhaust finished and some brake work. Got it all put back together and the interior painted on the new cab. New bumpers, grille painted, all primed on the outside. Finally found a tailgate, it needs the most bodywork of anything on the truck haha but it was a score for 20 bucks. Id like to find a seat that has the seatbelts already integrated into them. Heres a couple pics to get you updated.








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Very nice! Looking great!
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Heres some of the inside. (Glovebox door is gettin re-sprayed)







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Very nice! Looking great!
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Interior looks good too!What are you doing on the exterior paint color again?
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Interior looks good too!What are you doing on the exterior paint color again?
Its gonna be candy apple red metallic.
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