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**68350** · 04-17-2005, 07:47 PM

I just got it home. It has a 283 with 4-speed. I payed $850.00 which I didn't think was bad. It needs work, but I think it's a great start for a frame-off resto. Let me know some feedback. I have a couple of questions . Is the 4wd shifter supposed to be at a 90 degree angle toward the driver? Also, what is the standard axle ratio? I would think 3.73(originally a 307 4-speed). Thanks for any help

*This picture is right out of the previous owner's shop.

1STtimePRo'71 · 04-17-2005, 07:48 PM

Cant wait for Pics!

LUV2XCLR8 · 04-17-2005, 07:55 PM

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krue · 04-17-2005, 09:33 PM

Looks like a good deal for the money.

JimKshortstep4x4 · 04-18-2005, 07:12 AM

Looks like you will be busy for a while!

The 70's transfer case shifter points toward the driver's side. The shifter is specific to the 70 4x4's.

Good luck on your truck.

Jim

da-burb · 04-18-2005, 07:34 AM

That shifter is specific to the Rockwell transfercase. Very nice truck for the money.

toms68cst · 04-18-2005, 07:49 AM

Nice ol' truck! She looks pretty solid.

Where's you pick that up at?

**68350** · 04-18-2005, 07:58 AM

Tom, I picked it up east of glenburn(20 miles north of minot) from a guy who has approx 28 parts trucks. He had this one sitting in his shop for 3 years. Amazingly, the motor sat for 20 years before he got it, and with a little work, it fired up.

**special-K** · 04-18-2005, 09:04 AM

That truck restored in the original color combo would look awesome!

**Yukon Jack** · 04-18-2005, 11:24 AM

I was under the understanding that 1969 was the last year for the Rockwell T221. What is the shift pattern of the 4 speed?

I think you got a bargain of a truck! The stepsides are pretty sought after.

1969 GMC · 04-18-2005, 12:46 PM

I think this has been brought up before...the 1970 trucks (or some of them) still had the drivers side shift lever even though they still went to the NP205.

04-17-2005, 07:47 PM	#1
68350 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Williston, ND Posts: 2,999	My "NEW" 1970 Shortbox Stepside 4x4 (PICTURES) I just got it home. It has a 283 with 4-speed. I payed $850.00 which I didn't think was bad. It needs work, but I think it's a great start for a frame-off resto. Let me know some feedback. I have a couple of questions . Is the 4wd shifter supposed to be at a 90 degree angle toward the driver? Also, what is the standard axle ratio? I would think 3.73(originally a 307 4-speed). Thanks for any help This picture is right out of the previous owner's shop. Last edited by 68350; 04-17-2005 at 10:23 PM.*

04-17-2005, 07:48 PM	#2
1STtimePRo'71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Lake Crystal, MN Posts: 656	Cant wait for Pics! __________________ -Cory 1967 2 Wheel Chevy

04-17-2005, 07:55 PM	#3
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,474	& __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T Last edited by LUV2XCLR8; 04-17-2005 at 07:55 PM.

04-17-2005, 09:33 PM	#4
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Looks like a good deal for the money. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

04-18-2005, 07:34 AM	#6
da-burb "Ochre Ogre" Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Springfield, MN Posts: 3,558	That shifter is specific to the Rockwell transfercase. Very nice truck for the money. __________________ Bowtie Truck Stop Inc. Mid-West GM Truck Restoration Parts Supplier Your Key Parts, Auto Metal Direct, Dynacorn, and Goodmark dealer. like us @ www.facebook.com/BowtieTruckStop 1971 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1971 K-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 K-20 Suburban (Yellow- that just aint right!) Springfield, Minnesota 56087

04-18-2005, 07:12 AM	#5
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Looks like you will be busy for a while! The 70's transfer case shifter points toward the driver's side. The shifter is specific to the 70 4x4's. Good luck on your truck. Jim

04-18-2005, 07:49 AM	#7
toms68cst Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 4,300	Nice ol' truck! She looks pretty solid. Where's you pick that up at? __________________ Unrestored 68 C-10 CST. Original 327. 4-Speed CH465. 50k or so miles. TREASURER, Drum Brake Club.

04-18-2005, 07:58 AM	#8
68350 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Williston, ND Posts: 2,999	Where at... Tom, I picked it up east of glenburn(20 miles north of minot) from a guy who has approx 28 parts trucks. He had this one sitting in his shop for 3 years. Amazingly, the motor sat for 20 years before he got it, and with a little work, it fired up.

04-18-2005, 09:04 AM	#9
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	That truck restored in the original color combo would look awesome! __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

04-18-2005, 11:24 AM	#10
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,689	I was under the understanding that 1969 was the last year for the Rockwell T221. What is the shift pattern of the 4 speed? I think you got a bargain of a truck! The stepsides are pretty sought after. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14 Last edited by Yukon Jack; 04-18-2005 at 11:25 AM.

04-18-2005, 12:46 PM	#11
1969 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Rubber City Posts: 5,498	I think this has been brought up before...the 1970 trucks (or some of them) still had the drivers side shift lever even though they still went to the NP205. __________________ 1969 GMC K2500 1996 Honda Accord 2007 Kawasaki KLR 650



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