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BLUIDVL · 07-09-2011, 01:14 AM

Hello, new to the site here. Just purchased a 1969 GMC 2wd, planning on a 3 to 4year build. Last couple of months i have sold off all my projects and swore to no more. As you can see that didn't last long.

My plans for my build are as follows: shorten frame from LWB to SWB, install PB dropmember, 4 link in rear, all wheel disks. I want it to lay frame.

For the body, repair all the typical rust on cab, floor, cab mounts, cab corners, rockers and whatever else might appear on tear down.

As for body mods, shaved markers, shaved doors, shaved driprail, fill in firewall, suicide doors, relocate tank and gas cap and much more.

Engine/tranny, plans are to purchase a wrecked 93-99 camero ss with a LS & 6spd

Enough talk, here are a couple of pics when i bought it. As progress continues i'll update with pics

TX6T7 · 07-09-2011, 09:24 AM

Love the gmc noses on these trucks. I am in about the same phase as you with my truck and have a few of the same ideas for the body as you do. Best wishes on your build
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robzilla · 07-09-2011, 10:53 AM

looks like you got a good starting point!! keep us posted with progress pictures.
where u located in b.c.?

BLUIDVL · 07-10-2011, 12:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TX6T7

Love the gmc noses on these trucks. I am in about the same phase as you with my truck and have a few of the same ideas for the body as you do. Best wishes on your build
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Thanks TX6T7, looking forward to this build.

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Originally Posted by robzilla

looks like you got a good starting point!! keep us posted with progress pictures.
where u located in b.c.?

Thanks robzilla, will keep the pics coming. Im located in Surrey, B.C. area.

**lolife99** · 07-10-2011, 12:21 AM

Welcome to the board!
Keep the pics coming.

BLUIDVL · 07-11-2011, 10:44 PM

Some pics of the new project arriving home and the start of the tear down.

robzilla · 07-12-2011, 11:47 AM

looks like the cab is a good solid starting point

chevy88 · 07-12-2011, 12:17 PM

Welcome to the board and good luck with your build.

BLUIDVL · 07-16-2011, 11:13 AM

Purchased a Miller 211 auto set for this build. Wow what a great machine and what a difference from my old century mig.

Another pic of the 69 with the coils removed.

VA72C10 · 07-16-2011, 01:55 PM

Looks like a pretty good start and I love the plans!!!

BLUIDVL · 07-20-2011, 08:06 PM

First, thanks for the welcomes and positive input.

Second, started on the frame from LWB to SWB, here is a couple of pics.

BLUIDVL · 08-11-2011, 11:37 PM

Just put a bid in on a wrecked 94 Camero, has a LT1 & 6spd with black leather interior. Will find out tomorrow morning at 9am if i get it, getting very anxious.

BLUIDVL · 08-12-2011, 10:58 PM

Wahoo!!! i got my camero, well really i got my 6spd & LT1 and going to part out the rest and sell it to make my money back. Here is a couple of pics.

robzilla · 08-12-2011, 11:08 PM

good score on the donor!!

BLUIDVL · 10-01-2011, 03:08 AM

Been movin slow on my project but came across some smokin deals. Other day on cl bought a set of 55 belair door hinges for $20, using them for my suicide doors.

It still gets better, ran across a guy selling his brand new PD dm complete with A arms, used drop spindles, calipers, rotors and a new set of SS bags front/rear.

Couple of pics, motor/tranny pulled and the PB dm

slick copper · 10-01-2011, 03:19 AM

I like where you're going with this one! Subscribed! And Welcome to the site!

VA72C10 · 10-01-2011, 12:26 PM

GREAT score!!!

BLUIDVL · 10-01-2011, 10:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slick copper

I like where you're going with this one! Subscribed! And Welcome to the site!

Thanks slick copper.

Quote:

Originally Posted by VA72C10

GREAT score!!!

Your telling me!!

Little progress on the frame today, wire wheeled it, cut and welded in frame notches, and mock up the DM.

Couple of pics:

VA72C10 · 10-01-2011, 11:31 PM

Looking really good!

BLUIDVL · 04-07-2013, 01:53 AM

Alright, i guess its time for an update.................

To begin there has been a slight change of plans. Instead of my 69. im building the little ladys 70 GMC.

With all my custom mods i want to do on my 69 it wont be seeing the road for a while. The GFs 70 is gonna see the road much sooner.

ACHTUNG!!!!!!! WARNING!!!!!!! its gonna be pic heavy for the next bit........

To start, some pics of C10s ive metal/body/paint worked in the last year.

71 C20 Ocher & pure linen white

77 C10 shortbox Ghost white & speedway blue, fabbed up pop up gas caps on both bed rails

69 GMC Quazzar blue, did this one for a lady who was giving this to her husband for a retirement/christmas gift

On to my project. Picked up the 70 GMC for $450

Pics of when we got her.

Im using my 69 frame for the 70 cause it been shortened already.
Back from the sandblasters & couple coats of etch primer

Mock up Porterbuilt DM

Moved my projects to the shop at the house

Had extra cabinets left over from a basement suite i installed. Why not install the rest in the shop & get a little organized.

The start of the tear down of the 70

Fabbed some new cab mounts, & welded in some inner fishplates

BLUIDVL · 04-07-2013, 02:44 AM

Onto the cab rust repair......

Pics of the drivetrain
Got a smokin deal on a LT1/700R & lots of parts to go with it

Back to the rust repair.... no wait big brown boxes from AZ hmmmmm what can it be.

Mounting location for the 4 link

Waiting on a 12 bolt, mine was stolen from my backyard. Ever have the feeling to waste a scumbag.

Ok back to the rust repair, nope not yet my wheels came in after two months.
BOSS 338s 20x8.5 & 20x10

Rust repair

Before & after

Mock up cab on frame

Tear down of box. Longbox to short

Cuttin the boxsides

On the ground

Well that gets me up to today......hope thats enough pics for ya...

68 short step · 04-07-2013, 08:34 AM

nice, looks great

builtbyKane · 04-07-2013, 09:10 AM

That's a lot of great pictures. Just don't wait another year to show us more, lol
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BLUIDVL · 04-07-2013, 12:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68 short step

nice, looks great

Thanks, 68 short step

Quote:

Originally Posted by builtbyKane

That's a lot of great pictures. Just don't wait another year to show us more, lol
Posted via Mobile Device

Thanks builtbyKane. I will try to keep it updated, lol.

BLUIDVL · 04-08-2013, 10:01 AM

Well in need of a rear diff & looking on CL yesterday. I found what i needed at a pretty decent price.

Picked up a 12 bolt 5 lug for $80 from a 87 C10, gear ratio 3.40.

Any opinions on running this gear ratio with a 700R? I will be running a 20" wheel with tire size 295/40/20.

07-09-2011, 01:14 AM	#1
BLUIDVL Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: On a Mission in BC Posts: 156	NineteenSixtyNine GMC project Hello, new to the site here. Just purchased a 1969 GMC 2wd, planning on a 3 to 4year build. Last couple of months i have sold off all my projects and swore to no more. As you can see that didn't last long. My plans for my build are as follows: shorten frame from LWB to SWB, install PB dropmember, 4 link in rear, all wheel disks. I want it to lay frame. For the body, repair all the typical rust on cab, floor, cab mounts, cab corners, rockers and whatever else might appear on tear down. As for body mods, shaved markers, shaved doors, shaved driprail, fill in firewall, suicide doors, relocate tank and gas cap and much more. Engine/tranny, plans are to purchase a wrecked 93-99 camero ss with a LS & 6spd Enough talk, here are a couple of pics when i bought it. As progress continues i'll update with pics Attached Images

07-09-2011, 09:24 AM	#2
TX6T7 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Temple TX Posts: 48	Re: NineteenSixtyNine GMC project Love the gmc noses on these trucks. I am in about the same phase as you with my truck and have a few of the same ideas for the body as you do. Best wishes on your build Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1967 Chevy swb stepside-work in progress 2005 GTO-daily driver 2001 F250-weekend car crusher 1956 Chevy Pickup-sold

07-09-2011, 10:53 AM	#3
robzilla Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: castlegar,b.c Posts: 277	Re: NineteenSixtyNine GMC project looks like you got a good starting point!! keep us posted with progress pictures. where u located in b.c.?

07-10-2011, 12:21 AM	#5
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: NineteenSixtyNine GMC project Welcome to the board! Keep the pics coming. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

07-11-2011, 10:44 PM	#6
BLUIDVL Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: On a Mission in BC Posts: 156	Re: NineteenSixtyNine GMC project Some pics of the new project arriving home and the start of the tear down. Attached Images

07-12-2011, 11:47 AM	#7
robzilla Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: castlegar,b.c Posts: 277	Re: NineteenSixtyNine GMC project looks like the cab is a good solid starting point

07-12-2011, 12:17 PM	#8
chevy88 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern, Saskatchewan Posts: 640	Re: NineteenSixtyNine GMC project Welcome to the board and good luck with your build. __________________ Kerry My build thread. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=3657823 1971 Chev SWB with 68 nose, 6.2 diesel th350, and 3.73 rear gears 1988 Chev Extendacab 2010 Honda VT1300CS Sabre 2005 Buick Rendezvous wife's ride

07-16-2011, 11:13 AM	#9
BLUIDVL Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: On a Mission in BC Posts: 156	Re: NineteenSixtyNine GMC project Purchased a Miller 211 auto set for this build. Wow what a great machine and what a difference from my old century mig. Another pic of the 69 with the coils removed. Attached Images

07-16-2011, 01:55 PM	#10
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: NineteenSixtyNine GMC project Looks like a pretty good start and I love the plans!!! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

07-20-2011, 08:06 PM	#11
BLUIDVL Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: On a Mission in BC Posts: 156	Re: NineteenSixtyNine GMC project First, thanks for the welcomes and positive input. Second, started on the frame from LWB to SWB, here is a couple of pics. Attached Images

08-11-2011, 11:37 PM	#12
BLUIDVL Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: On a Mission in BC Posts: 156	Re: NineteenSixtyNine GMC project Just put a bid in on a wrecked 94 Camero, has a LT1 & 6spd with black leather interior. Will find out tomorrow morning at 9am if i get it, getting very anxious.

08-12-2011, 10:58 PM	#13
BLUIDVL Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: On a Mission in BC Posts: 156	Re: NineteenSixtyNine GMC project Wahoo!!! i got my camero, well really i got my 6spd & LT1 and going to part out the rest and sell it to make my money back. Here is a couple of pics. Attached Images

08-12-2011, 11:08 PM	#14
robzilla Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: castlegar,b.c Posts: 277	Re: NineteenSixtyNine GMC project good score on the donor!!

10-01-2011, 03:08 AM	#15
BLUIDVL Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: On a Mission in BC Posts: 156	Re: NineteenSixtyNine GMC project Been movin slow on my project but came across some smokin deals. Other day on cl bought a set of 55 belair door hinges for $20, using them for my suicide doors. It still gets better, ran across a guy selling his brand new PD dm complete with A arms, used drop spindles, calipers, rotors and a new set of SS bags front/rear. Couple of pics, motor/tranny pulled and the PB dm Attached Images

10-01-2011, 03:19 AM	#16
slick copper Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Richmond, KY Posts: 1,137	Re: NineteenSixtyNine GMC project I like where you're going with this one! Subscribed! And Welcome to the site! __________________ Raymond 1967 Chevy C/10 LWB Custom Optioned "big window truck" AKA Copper. My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=452594 The story of how I got the truck:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=450939 Ole Smokey Build Thread 2002 Silverado 8.1L Crew Cab SOLDhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=618402



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10-01-2011, 12:26 PM	#17
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: NineteenSixtyNine GMC project GREAT score!!! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

10-01-2011, 11:31 PM	#19
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: NineteenSixtyNine GMC project Looking really good! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

04-07-2013, 01:53 AM	#20
BLUIDVL Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: On a Mission in BC Posts: 156	Re: NineteenSixtyNine GMC project Alright, i guess its time for an update................. To begin there has been a slight change of plans. Instead of my 69. im building the little ladys 70 GMC. With all my custom mods i want to do on my 69 it wont be seeing the road for a while. The GFs 70 is gonna see the road much sooner. ACHTUNG!!!!!!! WARNING!!!!!!! its gonna be pic heavy for the next bit........ To start, some pics of C10s ive metal/body/paint worked in the last year. 71 C20 Ocher & pure linen white 77 C10 shortbox Ghost white & speedway blue, fabbed up pop up gas caps on both bed rails 69 GMC Quazzar blue, did this one for a lady who was giving this to her husband for a retirement/christmas gift On to my project. Picked up the 70 GMC for $450 Pics of when we got her. Im using my 69 frame for the 70 cause it been shortened already. Back from the sandblasters & couple coats of etch primer Mock up Porterbuilt DM Moved my projects to the shop at the house Had extra cabinets left over from a basement suite i installed. Why not install the rest in the shop & get a little organized. The start of the tear down of the 70 Fabbed some new cab mounts, & welded in some inner fishplates

04-07-2013, 02:44 AM	#21
BLUIDVL Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: On a Mission in BC Posts: 156	Re: NineteenSixtyNine GMC project Onto the cab rust repair...... Pics of the drivetrain Got a smokin deal on a LT1/700R & lots of parts to go with it Back to the rust repair.... no wait big brown boxes from AZ hmmmmm what can it be. Mounting location for the 4 link Waiting on a 12 bolt, mine was stolen from my backyard. Ever have the feeling to waste a scumbag. Ok back to the rust repair, nope not yet my wheels came in after two months. BOSS 338s 20x8.5 & 20x10 Rust repair Before & after Mock up cab on frame Tear down of box. Longbox to short Cuttin the boxsides On the ground Well that gets me up to today......hope thats enough pics for ya... Last edited by BLUIDVL; 04-07-2013 at 02:53 AM.

04-07-2013, 08:34 AM	#22
68 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: tulsa OK Posts: 3,070	Re: NineteenSixtyNine GMC project nice, looks great __________________ Twin Turbo 64 nova project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=669163 68 camaro LS2/T56 vs. 06 GTO build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=516310 project incredible hulk build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=269754 project big red build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342165 project "blue ray" build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=405465

04-07-2013, 09:10 AM	#23
builtbyKane Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: mountain home, AR Posts: 794	Re: NineteenSixtyNine GMC project That's a lot of great pictures. Just don't wait another year to show us more, lol Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Project Double Tap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=555901 69 Olive Verde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=734720

04-08-2013, 10:01 AM	#25
BLUIDVL Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: On a Mission in BC Posts: 156	Re: NineteenSixtyNine GMC project Well in need of a rear diff & looking on CL yesterday. I found what i needed at a pretty decent price. Picked up a 12 bolt 5 lug for $80 from a 87 C10, gear ratio 3.40. Any opinions on running this gear ratio with a 700R? I will be running a 20" wheel with tire size 295/40/20.

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