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Old 02-13-2009, 11:38 AM   #1
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Finally out of the shadows

I've been lurking in the corners around here for about a year reading and learning. I'm a Wyotech grad, former Subaru Tech and Chevy Installer (almost 10yrs ago).. anyway.. I picked-up my first truck about a year ago, a '67 short step. base model small back window, no a/c, 250cid 3 on the tree. Worked solid for about 2months and picked up an 86 monte carlo SS that ran, so the truck went to the back burner for a bit. just picked up an 86 1/2 ton long bed donor truck so it's time to revive the 67...


Sorry for that I know it belongs in the Newbie section.


On to the Question. Ive been looking around and have found posts on swapping the mounts from the 86 to the 67, and i know i will have to grind out section of the frame to fit the steering box. (no notch in my frame) since im going from 3spd to TH350 is my low floor plan going to be an issue? i think i should have more than enough room at the fire wall for the engine..


will also be selling off the body and remains of the 86 when finished. Ill post pics in the Sales section when I have them w/ in the next 2mo..

also looking for any pics i found 100's of chevy and i know mines the "ugly" step-brother but who wants to fit in??

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Old 02-13-2009, 12:29 PM   #2
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Re: Finally out of the shadows

Welcome, to the site. Glad you're out of the shadows and into the the light.

I converted my 69 250 three speed manual to 350/350 with no space problems. Frame, cab, dimensions on these trucks are pretty much the same.

Here's a pic of my unfinished, continous work in progress, 68 GMC.
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Old 02-13-2009, 12:40 PM   #3
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welcome, post up some pics!
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Welcome to the site! Let me be the first to say:
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Old 02-13-2009, 01:03 PM   #5
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welcome!! lets see some pics!
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Old 02-13-2009, 01:19 PM   #6
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from SW MO.
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Old 02-13-2009, 05:07 PM   #7
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Here's a few from when i purchased... and state when i stopped about 6mo ago.. will get more as i go over the next few weeks







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Old 02-13-2009, 05:28 PM   #8
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Here is a few, of the parts i have done along with the hood..




seem to be missing the pic of the individual parts pics.

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Old 02-13-2009, 05:38 PM   #9
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and just for kicks... Here's the Mighty Monte.. AKA.. The Metal Slug.. (is currently having carb. and suspension issues)

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Old 02-13-2009, 05:55 PM   #10
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Welcome to the board. Great looking project. Everybody knows 67's are the coolest, but some only admit it to themselves! Just an FYI if you don't already know, you can use the front disc brake stuff off the '86 on your '67 if want discs. Saves lots of $$$ doing it that way.
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Old 02-13-2009, 05:57 PM   #11
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Re: Finally out of the shadows

nice monte! I used to drive a regal t type and would race these all the time. looks like the tires are rolling a little off kilter there
great lookin 67 GMC there too, I like them early 4 eyed trucks
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Old 02-13-2009, 06:31 PM   #12
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the tires are just too small for the rims from what i see.
Don't let the chevy guys give you and grief.... GMC's are cooler, everyone knows it, yet only few admit to it.
Your low hump cab is going to be fine. That's what GM put over small block/auto equipped trucks, all 3 auto trannys... dfon't let anyone tell you otherwise. There were a few odd balls that had an unexplainable high hump with that combo, but they were built 'wrong'.
Let me be the first to say... I hope you keep the stepside bed on there. Short step trucks are sexy, a 67 GMC one is even better.
I agree on the disks off the parts truck, and if your GMC has the leaf sprung rear (most GMCs did) then you can just swap your later model rear in there too. 5 lug and disk brakes.
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Old 02-13-2009, 07:43 PM   #13
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Welcome to the board. Great looking project. Everybody knows 67's are the coolest, but some only admit it to themselves! Just an FYI if you don't already know, you can use the front disc brake stuff off the '86 on your '67 if want discs. Saves lots of $$$ doing it that way.
Thats the only reason i bought the 86.. Brakes, power steering, a/c components (mostly cores)
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the tires are just too small for the rims from what i see.
Don't let the chevy guys give you and grief.... GMC's are cooler, everyone knows it, yet only few admit to it.
Your low hump cab is going to be fine. That's what GM put over small block/auto equipped trucks, all 3 auto trannys... dfon't let anyone tell you otherwise. There were a few odd balls that had an unexplainable high hump with that combo, but they were built 'wrong'.
Let me be the first to say... I hope you keep the stepside bed on there. Short step trucks are sexy, a 67 GMC one is even better.
I agree on the disks off the parts truck, and if your GMC has the leaf sprung rear (most GMCs did) then you can just swap your later model rear in there too. 5 lug and disk brakes.
the brakes are the main reason i picked up the 86.. couldnt say no to a complete truck for $300.. And yes the guy i bought the Monte Carlo from has 15x8.5... im looking for some factory replacements..
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will also be selling off the body and remains of the 86 when finished. Ill post pics in the Sales section when I have them w/ in the next 2mo..
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Here's a few from when i purchased... and state when i stopped about 6mo ago.. will get more as i go over the next few weeks







you have to shave that side marker light. You have a 67 you know
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Does that truck have leefs in the back or coil springs
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Does that truck have leefs in the back or coil springs
The truck in running leaf in the rear, so does my donor truck... the fenders are repro. and have some major fit issues on the driver side. am going to use them to repair the originals on both sides..
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Don't let the chevy guys give you and grief.... GMC's are cooler, everyone knows it, yet only few admit to it.
Says the man who put a '67 - 68 grill in his burb instead of a 4-eyed face!
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Welcome to the fourms, looks like you have good taste in vehicles; love the SS.
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Welcome to the board, and great looking project!
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Old 02-14-2009, 03:28 PM   #22
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Glad to see another sidemount-spare stepper.

The early '80's front end & axle swap to get 5-lugs was exactly what was done to mine.
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Says the man who put a '67 - 68 grill in his burb instead of a 4-eyed face!
That's what I had on hand.
But, you are forgetting, the 69/70 GMC front end I installed on my 70 chevy Longhorn.
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Glad to see another sidemount-spare stepper.

The early '80's front end & axle swap to get 5-lugs was exactly what was done to mine.
Haven't decided if im keeping the side mount spare.. I have mixed feelings about it. not to mention it means spending extra $$ on a 5th rim
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a few extra pics of the major damage areas...


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