Soap on a Rope

[lunatic1968]

I’m starting a build and thought I’d give this forum thing a try. The truck is a 79 GMC Sierra stepside. The Plan: low and mean, big wheels and a new LS3. I admit they are a bit cartoony but I love that. If that’s what you like, give me a try. Going to be fun and hopefully fast! I’m Totally welcome to constructive criticism. I’m always willing to learn something new.
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[lunatic1968]

Trying to post photos from an iPhone.

[427Carl]

Excellent . I love them .

I have a 99 Z71 step side and a 88 Square survivorSub

it amazing the interest in trucks, and builds by younger men .

This will save the auto hobby

I had a 73 step and a brand new 77 .

Im 68 lol .

[lunatic1968]

Nice trucks Carl!

[427Carl]

thank you . they were good . Blue was 6 stick . Black was 350 auto .

[lunatic1968]

I've been busy over the last few days. Just to find way more rust than I expected. A couple lessons learned there. But no big deal.

[lunatic1968]

I had truck media blasted and then I primed the bare metal with etch prime.

[flashed]

And he aint saying nothing about that blue truck with a v6 in the background .

[lunatic1968]

Mongocanfly- Thanks!

flashed- that's actually a 65 suburban.

[LT7A]

That '79 Step was lucky to find you! It'll be cool to see your progress with it. Is there a story behind the name?

[lunatic1968]

Originally Posted by LT7A

That '79 Step was lucky to find you! It'll be cool to see your progress with it. Is there a story behind the name?

The story..... After purchasing this truck I find that someone was a Picasso with bondo. So when starting this thread, I had to come up with a name. I couldn't think of anything other than getting screwed. I used to joke that I needed to wear soap on a rope as a tie to quit getting screwed around. And... It cracks me up. A friend told me to paint it Irish Spring Green.

[lunatic1968]

After a couple hundred boxes to go through I think I’m ready to make some sparks fly on the old chassis in preparation for the Chopping Block back half and front drop member. Should be a fun day.

So the last couple days have been just unboxing and cleaning all the old suspension off.

[lunatic1968]

Couple more photos

[lunatic1968]

More pics

[daddyjeep]

Nice.... That stack of boxes looks bigger than the truck.

[EJC78]

Wow you sure have your work cut out for a while. FOLLOWING

[lunatic1968]

Yeah, lots of boxes, took three trips to the recycle center.

Something I didn't do was check the frame for square.... Guess what, dropped the soap again. Been hit drivers side. And out of square. Spent the day going through Craigslist looking for a replacement. Have two good prospects. Might buy both. But I have to wait till tomorrow. IM not in a patient mood.

[lunatic1968]

EJC78- thanks man.


Today I did have fun though. Despite the bent frame rail. I ordered wheels, fuel tank, gauges, brake kit, new axle, and radiator. All at once with the help from Travis And Nick at Pro Performance. Couldn't of been any easier. Definitely some cool guys who know what they sell.

[lunatic1968]

So I seem to be doing the c10 two step. But I found a new frame for a hundred bucks but it has some small issues. Nothing I can’t fix but I’m ready to move forward. I’ve got a couple more rivets left and I’ll be ready for powder coating.

As you can see when I drilled the drivers side frame it sprung big time. One rivet was already sheared. So that one is going to scrap.

Found a new 3/4 ton frame but I had to winch it out of a field. Luckily the parts I need are in good shape.

[lunatic1968]

New frame from the field

[LT7A]

Cool build. If that crack is at where the steering box mounts, you may want to look into a kit such as offered by ORD. That frame'll probably be plenty strong, but since you are powder coating, you may want to take steps to keep it from recurring.

http://www.offroaddesign.com/catalog/steeringkit.htm

[lunatic1968]

Originally Posted by LT7A

Cool build. If that crack is at where the steering box mounts, you may want to look into a kit such as offered by ORD. That frame'll probably be plenty strong, but since you are powder coating, you may want to take steps to keep it from recurring.

http://www.offroaddesign.com/catalog/steeringkit.htm

Yeah, that’s the place. Pretty common place too. It was ground out and welded up. And I’m using rack and pinion so there will not have any more stress there.

[lunatic1968]

Update, more boxes and some progress.

[lunatic1968]

More photos

[lunatic1968]

Again with the sideways photos! How do I fix that ?