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Power Trip · 07-22-2002, 10:04 PM

Hello everybody! I wanted to add my pic to the board and share my enthusiasim with you. I bought this truck in march and haven't done much. The truck is a '69 c-10 lwb stepside it came with no motor in the bay but three in the bed. There is a 305 and 350 2-bolt main. The 305 is complete and the 350 needs rebuilt do you think the 350 will be good enough for a daily driver? I am currently adding power brakes and replacing all the lines with stainless steal lines. also would like to add power steering from what year would be good for the swap? I am still undecided what the finished truck will be mostly for street or strip. I would also like to see some other lwb stepsides that are done thanks for any help i might recieve.
Jim

Power Trip · 07-22-2002, 10:06 PM

here's some more

Longhorn Man · 07-22-2002, 10:16 PM

Welcome to the forum.
Not many people do much with long/steps...too many thing they look funny.
Slap the 305 in it so you can start enjoying it, then do up the 350 like you want it so you can have some real fun next summer.

*Randy70C-10* · 07-22-2002, 10:16 PM

If you're looking to see a finished longstep, good luck! There aren't too many of those around, there are a couple on here though. Welcome from Virginia!!

Nice truck!

Super Chevy · 07-22-2002, 11:24 PM

Nice truck! i like longsteps...

68 with 350 TPI · 07-22-2002, 11:27 PM

welcome from NC

69C10Atl · 07-22-2002, 11:54 PM

welcome from Georgia

72Lester · 07-22-2002, 11:58 PM

Welcome from OK, that's a good lookin' find. I've got a long step also, and there's a few others on the board that have 'em. Mine's a recovering farm truck, so it's got a long way to go to get to where yours is. I agree with Longhorn on this one, slap in the 305 and build the 350 to what you want. They are a lot more fun to work on when you get to play in 'em as much as you play on 'em.

Rod · 07-23-2002, 12:03 AM

Welcome

70shortnphat · 07-23-2002, 12:30 AM

Its nice to see someone doing all the brake work first. Most guys build a bad @ss motor , drive it , then say "Damn this truck is hard to stop from 120mph!!!" Then do the brakes as an after thought.

oleblue72 · 07-23-2002, 05:43 AM

Looks like a good truck. I'm with the rest, run the 305. Welcome to the board from Mississippi. It's a great board!

Bamm · 07-23-2002, 08:05 AM

Welcome to the board. No eating, drinking or smoking. Please keep your hands and feet inside the ride at all times. Do not exit your seat until the board has come to a complete stop. We will not be responsible for any personal property lost during the ride, and have a nice day!!!!!..........................JB

Church · 07-23-2002, 11:13 AM

Another Welcome from North Carolina. Looks like we have another member in for the long haul! My rodstoration is in its 4th year! Have fun with your project!

Smooth68 · 07-23-2002, 11:25 AM

And a big welcome from Arkansas - I come up your way occasionally for a ball game or just to get away. Went up in the arch for the first time about 1 1/2 years ago.

mikej71 · 07-23-2002, 02:54 PM

Welcome from Houston!

Gordo · 07-23-2002, 08:27 PM

Welcome from Connecticut!

Power Trip · 07-23-2002, 09:30 PM

WOW!!!! Thanks alot for the big welcome guys I really appreciate it. I guess i'll stick with the 305 for now it seems like the best way to go. So next summer i will have a bigger engine to enjoy hehehehehe. One question on the power steering what do I need from a donor truck to covert it? But hey thanks for the welcome again and here's a toast for the many more posts...of the future.
Jim

P.S. Here's a pic of my disc brakes.

**ThreeQuarter** · 07-24-2002, 01:59 AM

Love them longsteps! Here's a few pics. As said above, not many of them are "finished" but the ones that are look great!

**68SWB4x4** · 07-24-2002, 02:22 AM

get the steering box off a 68-80 (can go up to 87 but they have metrico ring fittings not the old SAE flare fittings) than get the pump that will work with whatever bracketry setup yu plan on using, (for long or short water pump)

07-22-2002, 10:04 PM	#1
Power Trip Got Caddy? Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: DeSoto,MO. Posts: 115	newbie! Hello everybody! I wanted to add my pic to the board and share my enthusiasim with you. I bought this truck in march and haven't done much. The truck is a '69 c-10 lwb stepside it came with no motor in the bay but three in the bed. There is a 305 and 350 2-bolt main. The 305 is complete and the 350 needs rebuilt do you think the 350 will be good enough for a daily driver? I am currently adding power brakes and replacing all the lines with stainless steal lines. also would like to add power steering from what year would be good for the swap? I am still undecided what the finished truck will be mostly for street or strip. I would also like to see some other lwb stepsides that are done thanks for any help i might recieve. Jim Attached Images

07-22-2002, 10:06 PM	#2
Power Trip Got Caddy? Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: DeSoto,MO. Posts: 115	here's some more Attached Images

07-22-2002, 11:27 PM	#6
68 with 350 TPI Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Wingate NC Posts: 456	welcome from NC __________________ Life is good with a 6-71 supercharged 355 in a 72 camaro

07-22-2002, 11:58 PM	#8
72Lester Genuine smartass Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Enid, OK - soon to be Rapid City, SD Posts: 126	Welcome from OK, that's a good lookin' find. I've got a long step also, and there's a few others on the board that have 'em. Mine's a recovering farm truck, so it's got a long way to go to get to where yours is. I agree with Longhorn on this one, slap in the 305 and build the 350 to what you want. They are a lot more fun to work on when you get to play in 'em as much as you play on 'em. Attached Images __________________ '99 Chevy 3/4 Burb 4x4 '98 Chevy 1/2 Short Bed 4x4 Former 67 & 72 owner Wanted: 1972 10 or 20 4X4, V8 4spd Last edited by 72Lester; 07-23-2002 at 12:00 AM.

07-23-2002, 12:03 AM	#9
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	Welcome __________________ Senior active founding member. 70 3/4 ton GMC Suburban 4x4 250/4 spd. 71 1/2 ton Suburban Chevy 4x4, 350/350 72 Chev 1 ton tow truck 402BB w/Holmes 440 wrecker on propane 2005 FLSTSCI Harley Springer 85 FXSB Harley Lowrider 72 Triumph 650 Bonneville 5spd "Poor people don't have hobbies" Quote from wife.

07-22-2002, 10:16 PM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Welcome to the forum. Not many people do much with long/steps...too many thing they look funny. Slap the 305 in it so you can start enjoying it, then do up the 350 like you want it so you can have some real fun next summer.

07-22-2002, 10:16 PM	#4
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	If you're looking to see a finished longstep, good luck! There aren't too many of those around, there are a couple on here though. Welcome from Virginia!! Nice truck!

07-22-2002, 11:24 PM	#5
Super Chevy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,025	Nice truck! i like longsteps...

07-22-2002, 11:54 PM	#7
69C10Atl Trying to stick with it Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Atlanta,GA Posts: 115	welcome from Georgia

07-23-2002, 12:30 AM	#10
70shortnphat "See the U.S.A....." Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Richmond TX. Posts: 269	Its nice to see someone doing all the brake work first. Most guys build a bad @ss motor , drive it , then say "Damn this truck is hard to stop from 120mph!!!" Then do the brakes as an after thought. __________________ 1970 short bed fleetside 1949 all origional chevy 3600 1974 camaro Richmond , Texas(just S.W.of Houston)

07-23-2002, 05:43 AM	#11
oleblue72 No, U Da Man! Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Southaven, MS Posts: 284	Looks like a good truck. I'm with the rest, run the 305. Welcome to the board from Mississippi. It's a great board! __________________ (sold ole blue 1972) 1997 Dodge 1500 5.9L 1996 Saturn SL2 1.9L 2002 Mitsubishi Montero 3.0L 2005 Ford Escape 3.0L *1967 Olds Vista Cruiser 330-320HP*

07-23-2002, 08:05 AM	#12
Bamm Cowboy Fan for Life!!!!!! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Amelia, Virginia Posts: 2,921	Welcome to the board. No eating, drinking or smoking. Please keep your hands and feet inside the ride at all times. Do not exit your seat until the board has come to a complete stop. We will not be responsible for any personal property lost during the ride, and have a nice day!!!!!..........................JB __________________ 1967 ShortBed Fleetside 3/4 Drop 350/700R4 Tilt wheel 18 x 8 Torque Thrust II's Future mods: All new gauges & wood bed My Zip is 23002 I ship UPS, USPS

07-23-2002, 11:13 AM	#13
Church Carolina Classic Trucks Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: The South Posts: 792	Another Welcome from North Carolina. Looks like we have another member in for the long haul! My rodstoration is in its 4th year! Have fun with your project! __________________

07-23-2002, 11:25 AM	#14
Smooth68 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: West Fork, Arkansas - Razorback Country Posts: 1,826	And a big welcome from Arkansas - I come up your way occasionally for a ball game or just to get away. Went up in the arch for the first time about 1 1/2 years ago. __________________ Smooth68's Web Site WTB 64-66 project or frame/cab, SWB or LWB...I have the fever! Whatcha got?? '68 Short Step - Shaved Body, Soon Bagged - *SOLD* Driver-2004 GMC Z-71 Ext-cab

07-23-2002, 02:54 PM	#15
mikej71 Unregistered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Houston, TX USA Posts: 538	Welcome from Houston! __________________ 71 SWB Stepside SB400/TH350



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07-23-2002, 08:27 PM	#16
Gordo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Killingworth, CT. USA Posts: 3,378	Welcome from Connecticut! __________________ 1971 C10 swb stepside 350/700R4/3.73posi (retired as of 4/22/03) 1998 S10 short bed 2002 S10 Blazer 1942 Oldsmobile 1958 Massey Harris Pony 1951 Wife Killingworth, Connecticut May those who love us, love us, any of those who do not love us, may God turn their hearts. And if God is unable to turn their hearts, may he turn their ankles so we may know them by their limping. A man who works with his hands is a laborer; a man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman; but a man who works with his hands and his brain and his heart is an artist.

07-23-2002, 09:30 PM	#17
Power Trip Got Caddy? Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: DeSoto,MO. Posts: 115	WOW!!!! Thanks alot for the big welcome guys I really appreciate it. I guess i'll stick with the 305 for now it seems like the best way to go. So next summer i will have a bigger engine to enjoy hehehehehe. One question on the power steering what do I need from a donor truck to covert it? But hey thanks for the welcome again and here's a toast for the many more posts...of the future. Jim P.S. Here's a pic of my disc brakes. Attached Images

07-24-2002, 01:59 AM	#18
ThreeQuarter Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Texan in Iowa Posts: 2,522	Love them longsteps! Here's a few pics. As said above, not many of them are "finished" but the ones that are look great! __________________ Ben '68 Chevy C10 Custom LWB 327/TH400 2nd owner '16 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE Dblcab 4wd 5.3

07-24-2002, 02:22 AM	#19
68SWB4x4 Strongman Garage Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Salinas, CA Posts: 10,241	get the steering box off a 68-80 (can go up to 87 but they have metrico ring fittings not the old SAE flare fittings) than get the pump that will work with whatever bracketry setup yu plan on using, (for long or short water pump) __________________ Kalle 68 GMC Suburban 1500 4x4 SOLD 69 Pontiac Lemans 99 Silverado 4.8 5 speed ECSB [ Facebook Instagram Subscribe on YOUTUBE

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