Blake's 67 GMC stepside build

[special-K]

Originally Posted by reaper71

correction!!
Straight 6 and 73-87 suspension components

Yeah, I saw the L6 fan protector. Lots of typical changes we see. I just added a couple.

Originally Posted by oldman3

Special K, the sloped hood was standard on the 67 and the 68 models. The letters in the grill are only on the 67, all others where on the hood. Picked up some of this info from this site. http://www.pattson.com/maych/67_72_gmc.htm ...Jim

I was finishing out the prior comment made by the other member to make a point. Reason was to show there are many changed things that don't match in years, but nothing to state it's not in fact a '67. The letters on this grille are later plastic ones mounted on a 68-70 grille. No offense, but that Pattson site is fairly lame, IMO. This site has the best knowledge on the internet on 67-72 GM Trucks. It's been a long time since I checked that site, but when I did - and saw all the inaccuracy - my though was they should have come here first and they would have gotten it right

[RockinKees]

Hi Mark!
You are (were) a buzzy guy

I am not a fan of those trucks (sorry...) but I really love how you're doing things, so I will follow this one also

Keep the pics comming, I'll try to keep up with it!!

[reaper71]

My pleasure Sir!!!
Thank's for checking it out....This truck has alot of work finished and he finally wanted to finish it so I'll get back to it here real soon..

Mark...

Originally Posted by RockinKees

Hi Mark!
You are (were) a buzzy guy

I am not a fan of those trucks (sorry...) but I really love how you're doing things, so I will follow this one also

Keep the pics comming, I'll try to keep up with it!!

[reaper71]

Here are some shots of the truck in the tear down stages..
They really are pointing out the Rotted Floors,kick pan's on both sides of the cab. I also found alot of rot in the rockers (inner & outer) and all the cab braces....So I will have my fun cut out for me on the metal work

[that_red_c10]

Cant wait to see this finished, keep me posted!

[oldman3]

Originally Posted by special-K

Yeah, I saw the L6 fan protector. Lots of typical changes we see. I just added a couple.

I was finishing out the prior comment made by the other member to make a point. Reason was to show there are many changed things that don't match in years, but nothing to state it's not in fact a '67. The letters on this grille are later plastic ones mounted on a 68-70 grille. No offense, but that Pattson site is fairly lame, IMO. This site has the best knowledge on the internet on 67-72 GM Trucks. It's been a long time since I checked that site, but when I did - and saw all the inaccuracy - my though was they should have come here first and they would have gotten it right

Thanks for letting me know about that site, first time for a GMC for us, so it's all a learning stage. You are correct about this site, lots of good info. People on here helped me a lot to figure out what front end they had installed and also on the rear axle....Jim

[Fitz]

Originally Posted by reaper71

FITZ.....This truck will be a mix between a Daily driver/cruise in kinda build. The owner want's it to be really clean but with some custom touches..

Engine wise it will be a 5.3L 4l60E combo and smoothed out body and full paint..

Mark...

That wouldn't be my choice but it's still a good choice. Not everyone shares my taste in trucks. It will make a fine daily driver.

[reaper71]

Here are some updates for today...
Pic #1. drivers side inner & outer rocker,kick panel and cab brace.
Pic #2. same for passenger side with the floor pan as well..
Pic #3. The drivers side inner/outer removed..
Pic #4. The floor after the pan was cut out..
Pic #5. Fitting the rocker..
Any of the under lying metal that was still solid will be coated in (Eastwood Rust Encapsulator) This stuff work's really well and you don't have to wait 24hrs for it to fully cure..

Mark...

[Advanced Design]

Moving in the right direction and looking forward to more updates Mark. The body supports are OK on this one?

[reaper71]

NO,NO,NO!!!!! They are all shot!!!
Did not know how bad they were till we got the cab removed so it's on the List that keeps growing

Originally Posted by Advanced Design

Moving in the right direction and looking forward to more updates Mark. The body supports are OK on this one?

[special-K]

Pieces to the puzzle.

[reaper71]

Here are some more pics to wet your whistle...

Pic #1. Fitting the kick panel.
Pic #2. View from outside will do some trimming as needed.
Pic #3. Here I used the Eastwood encapsulator
Pic #4. Floor pan tacked in place and the kick panel welded in..

[Advanced Design]

But..but..but I thought all trucks from down your way were rock solid?

This one will be when you finish. Looks good!

[slowcpe]

In for the rust repair! This is next on the list once I finish my rear suspension mock up.

[reaper71]

wishful thinking on that my friend!!!
Thanks again..

Originally Posted by Advanced Design

But..but..but I thought all trucks from down your way were rock solid?

This one will be when you finish. Looks good!

[reaper71]

have fun with that...lol

Originally Posted by slowcpe

In for the rust repair! This is next on the list once I finish my rear suspension mock up.

[reaper71]

here are more pics....

Pic #1. the floor again..
Pic #2. The inner rocker being put in. I did some blending as needed (the lower section of A pillar was replaced no pic)
Pic #3. Rocker all in..
Pic #4. Had some trimming etc. to get it to flow how I wanted..

[RockinKees]

Again nice work!!
It's beginning to look like a solid truck again!

[57larry]

looks like a great project. I love step sides. keep us posted with updates. thanks, Larry

[reaper71]

Thanks Kees!!
This truck has been sitting in a barn for over 10 yrs, so it's do for some love..

Originally Posted by RockinKees

Again nice work!!
It's beginning to look like a solid truck again!

[reaper71]

Will do Larry...

Originally Posted by 57larry

looks like a great project. I love step sides. keep us posted with updates. thanks, Larry

[reaper71]

More pics!!

Pic #1. Had some trimming and massaging to do in the front section.
Pic #2. starting the passenger side..
Pic #3. The floor and rocker removed.
Pic #4. The new floor pan during trimming and prep..

[reaper71]

I wont bore you guys with ALL the rust repair here is the last of the floor work on passenger side.
Pic #1. This is a section that was bad so I made my own patch for this.
The rest of the floor is very solid so it did not need to be replaced.
Pic #2. The cab removed...
Pic #3. The engine/trans out..
Pic #4. After it came back from sand blasting..
Pic #5. Shows the front end better. (this is the 73-87 components) witch were installed years ago...

[Advanced Design]

Nice work on the floor Mark! Blasting sure cleaned the frame. Do you do your own?

[reaper71]

No.. I take all my stuff to a local guy and they charge about $75.00 and I have it back in a few hrs!! No mess, no fuss lol

Originally Posted by Advanced Design

Nice work on the floor Mark! Blasting sure cleaned the frame. Do you do your own?