Gray's Bad Medicine (67 Stepper shop truck)

[Rusbuilt]

This 67 Stepper has been in my shop for about 3 months now, I have been taking pictures but I haven't started a build thread. So I will start from the beginning and try and get it to where I am today in the next day or so. The guy that owns it is in the process of turning an old Pharmacy (Gray Drug Co.) into a restaurant in downtown Franklin Tennessee. Hence the name Gray's Bad Medicine.

Ok... The truck: 1967 C-10 SOLID stepper with a 350 and 3 on the tree.

The truck was lowered but not done properly.
The cut springs up front could be removed without even undoing any bolts.
And out back the upper spring retainers were nonexistent and the bed was not bolted down tight so...
The tires were rubbing
Over all though the truck was in great shape![URL=http://s1296.photobucket.com/user/Rusbuilt/media/Grays%20c10/IMG_0487_zpsbf640a01.jpg.html][/URL
Also this truck started its life with a utility bed thats why the cab has trim on it. Heres a pic of the spid

[Rusbuilt]

Now for the plan!
1. Remove engine and trans, replace seals and bolt ons like fuel and water pumps, clean and paint engine and swap the 3ott for a 700r.
2. Add power disc brakes with drop spindles and correct lowering springs.
3. Rear mount gas tank
4. bolt in C-notch
5. Add power steering
6. New dual exhaust
7. Swap to 5 lug
8. Remove trim and do some minor body work (not sure what we are doing for paint just yet)

[Rusbuilt]

More disassembly. Front clip removed, the engine was on 6cyl perches.

Engine removal and Mess!

The engine on the stand ready to be stripped and cleaned.
Then I decided I was going to take this build all the way down. Heres Chuck (thelonerife) helping me remove the cab.
And now I have a fresh starting point!

[Hammerforhire]

I'm watching. Great truck to start with. I'm also building 67 stepside.
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[cubber]

Subbed!

[Rusbuilt]

So with the frame bare I installed the c-notches, built a little notch for the power steering gear box and cut holes for the exhaust in the trailing arm crossmember.

[jc70chevy]

looking gud bro wish i could bite the bullet and take my cab off but im affraid of it escalating

[VA72C10]

subscribed!

[Low Elco]

Gotta see this!

[CC69Rat]

Subscribed! Maybe some day I can come help

[Rusbuilt]

Thanks guys.
After i made all the modifications to the frame several hours were spent with a wire wheel, followed by a little flat paint!
I then installed the blazer tank.

Purchased a 5 lug rear end and a big thanks to Jeff (jranger) and Haylen (Bryan 5150's daughter for cleaning it and getting it ready to paint!
Heres a shot of the rear after it was painted and installed

[Rusbuilt]

Meanwhile the firewall of the cab was getting some love too thanks to Bryan (5150) and Alex (J'aimi jmsaunders' son).
This cab is really solid!!!

[Rusbuilt]

I also rebuilt the entire front suspension with the new drop components. Everything looks so clean!

[Low Elco]

Oooweeeee sweet!
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[Gus350]

Looking Killer

[Rusbuilt]

Thanks fellas!
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[Hardesty454]

Lookin great! Keep the progress comin!
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[Rusbuilt]

Thanks Rob!

I got the engine and trans set on the frame after I replacing all the gaskets and seals. A lot of cleaning!!! And a few good coats of paint!
Don't pay any attention to the block under the trans I couldn't wait on the new trans mount! lol

[VA72C10]

looking good!

[knomadd]

I'll follow along. Looks good so far.

[shearjs]

Looks great! Nice work fellas.

[Rusbuilt]

Thanks Jason. Here is one more shot I have with the cast ram horn manifolds!

[cubber]

Good!!

[cubber]

Bet that truck gets a sweet exhaust, too! (wink)

[67cheby]

Looking great !