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1974gmc · 08-20-2006, 11:35 AM

havent got a whole lot done on it yet

before:

now:

**AspecialZ** · 08-20-2006, 07:51 PM

I love your truck, keep the pics comin!!

**N2TRUX** · 08-20-2006, 10:11 PM

Progress is progress no matter how small. Keep moving forward...

higgiec10 · 08-20-2006, 11:37 PM

nice truck keep the pic,s comin

1974gmc · 08-20-2006, 11:44 PM

put the box on today, looks much better!

and if your wondering about the different wheels and tires.... I will be running the ones that you see on the rears, just the fronts wont hold air.

the drop is cut coils up front and rear axle flip.
i will be replacing the coils with proper drop springs and drop spindles and also some 2" shackles out back.

84slopwaggin · 08-21-2006, 09:04 AM

Hey good job. Your on your way. Nice stance

boxrodz · 08-21-2006, 03:37 PM

Looking good ...
and even better when you go lower.

BTW, I wonder why most everyone uses a 2" shackle with the flip kip instead a 1" lower block with 'extended' U-bolts? Wouldn't it help from cutting the bed floor cross support. Just wonderin' out loud ...

75silverstep · 08-21-2006, 11:30 PM

Keep it up ..like that more steppers are being built again..

bigblock73 · 08-22-2006, 07:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boxrodz

BTW, I wonder why most everyone uses a 2" shackle with the flip kip instead a 1" lower block with 'extended' U-bolts? Wouldn't it help from cutting the bed floor cross support. Just wonderin' out loud ...

If you are like me, it is because you did a shackle/hanger drop first...then decided you wanted to go lower later on down the road.

Besides, stepsides might not have the same clearance issues fleetsides have...I don't recall them having those huge cross sill in the way.

boxrodz · 08-23-2006, 02:23 PM

I follow you, Jeff.

But, I don't think I've ever come across where someone first lowered the rear with a flip kit and turned around and added a lowering block. They always seem to add the shackle.

It's something how GM put those cross sills right above the hanger on the short fleetsides...

Joe67 · 08-23-2006, 03:49 PM

It amazes me how just a nice static drop changes the look of a truck.

Nice work

**N2TRUX** · 08-27-2006, 11:02 AM

Any progress?

1974gmc · 08-27-2006, 02:32 PM

nothing yet, next will be getting some patch panels.

84 400 · 08-27-2006, 07:58 PM

nice job and with the new coils it will be very nice
good luck and keep on taking those pics

1974gmc · 09-13-2006, 12:21 AM

update: i cant afford to finish the body work before winter (need to save for motor for the stang), so i decided to put the old fenders back on. painted them along with the drivers door with a lil spray bomb. took the driveshaft in today to be shortened. so for it to be on the road now, all she needs are some taillights, mount fenders, hood, bolt in the seat. then i also need to tint side windows and rear window. and other random stuff needs to be done.

Canadian72GMC · 09-13-2006, 09:27 AM

how much did you cut off the front coils? Drop looks perfect. Did you have to notch the frame for the rear axle flip?

1974gmc · 09-13-2006, 11:38 AM

i will have to check on the front springs, no rear notch... just took out the bumpstop

the front was sitting on the bumpstops so they were removed too

1974gmc · 09-13-2006, 01:19 PM

heres a couple pics... forget about the canopy cuz its just keeping parts dry.

it still sits too high, but at least it doesnt look like a 4x4 anymore

84 400 · 09-13-2006, 02:22 PM

nice work man
sorry to hear about the mustang motor it really sucks when you can't wrap up a project the way you want to. i hate to wee it going back on the road in its unfinished state but that is the way it goes. nice work and i can't wait to see her done. any ideas on the final color?

looking good

1974gmc · 11-09-2006, 10:17 PM

Hoods69BadBowTie · 11-10-2006, 12:27 AM

Nice looking ride. Keep up the good work. Are u going to keep the white or change it to another color?

boxrodz · 11-10-2006, 04:38 AM

Looks good.

It's all down hill from there.

But are these pictures taken before you replaced the front fenders and did some body work on the corner of the cab?

84 400 · 11-11-2006, 04:03 AM

i take it back go out and drive it and enjoy
!! thats what these projects are all about!!!!

1974gmc · 11-12-2006, 03:38 PM

im trying to sell it, i took off the good fenders

84 400 · 11-13-2006, 12:43 AM

ahh thats too bad hope you had a chance to enjoy it a bit.
good luck

08-20-2006, 11:35 AM	#1
1974gmc In Progress Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Kamloops, BC, Canada Posts: 312	progress pics havent got a whole lot done on it yet before: now: __________________ 1993 Chevrolet K2500 454 4L80E 1974 GMC 1/2t 2wd Stepside 305 auto sold 1985 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 5spd

08-20-2006, 07:51 PM	#2
AspecialZ Street Rod Restoration Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Wellsburg, WV Posts: 882	Re: progress pics I love your truck, keep the pics comin!! __________________ Follow me on Instagram @ hot_rod_shop

08-20-2006, 10:11 PM	#3
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: progress pics Progress is progress no matter how small. Keep moving forward... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

08-20-2006, 11:37 PM	#4
higgiec10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: baytown Posts: 243	Re: progress pics nice truck keep the pic,s comin

08-20-2006, 11:44 PM	#5
1974gmc In Progress Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Kamloops, BC, Canada Posts: 312	Re: progress pics put the box on today, looks much better! and if your wondering about the different wheels and tires.... I will be running the ones that you see on the rears, just the fronts wont hold air. the drop is cut coils up front and rear axle flip. i will be replacing the coils with proper drop springs and drop spindles and also some 2" shackles out back. __________________ 1993 Chevrolet K2500 454 4L80E 1974 GMC 1/2t 2wd Stepside 305 auto sold 1985 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 5spd

08-21-2006, 09:04 AM	#6
84slopwaggin Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ar Posts: 558	Re: progress pics Hey good job. Your on your way. Nice stance

08-21-2006, 03:37 PM	#7
boxrodz Until Seventy Times Seven Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Rocky Mountain Front Range Posts: 1,301	Re: progress pics Looking good ... and even better when you go lower. BTW, I wonder why most everyone uses a 2" shackle with the flip kip instead a 1" lower block with 'extended' U-bolts? Wouldn't it help from cutting the bed floor cross support. Just wonderin' out loud ... __________________ boxRODz 1983 C10 SWB Fleetside When two halves is gone, there's nuthin left. Two nothings is nuthin. That's mathematics son. You can argue with me but you can't argue with figures. Two half nothings is a whole nuthin... Last edited by boxrodz; 08-21-2006 at 03:39 PM.

08-21-2006, 11:30 PM	#8
75silverstep KEEP ON TRUCKIN. Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: TULARE,CALIFORNIA Posts: 604	Re: progress pics Keep it up ..like that more steppers are being built again.. __________________ 1975 C-10 STEPSIDE (ALMOST DONE AGAIN)90 percent done wheres that other 10 haha .1994 GMC Z71 .

08-23-2006, 02:23 PM	#10
boxrodz Until Seventy Times Seven Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Rocky Mountain Front Range Posts: 1,301	Re: progress pics I follow you, Jeff. But, I don't think I've ever come across where someone first lowered the rear with a flip kit and turned around and added a lowering block. They always seem to add the shackle. It's something how GM put those cross sills right above the hanger on the short fleetsides... __________________ boxRODz 1983 C10 SWB Fleetside When two halves is gone, there's nuthin left. Two nothings is nuthin. That's mathematics son. You can argue with me but you can't argue with figures. Two half nothings is a whole nuthin...

08-23-2006, 03:49 PM	#11
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,738	Re: progress pics It amazes me how just a nice static drop changes the look of a truck. Nice work __________________ Joe - Formerly 67c10step ------------------------------- 1967 Chevy Stepside - ECE 4/6, fuelcell, 5lug - SOLD gr8lakes - My ebay auctions Click here to order forum apparel :: Click here to become a subscribing member

08-27-2006, 11:02 AM	#12
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: progress pics Any progress? __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

08-27-2006, 02:32 PM	#13
1974gmc In Progress Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Kamloops, BC, Canada Posts: 312	Re: progress pics nothing yet, next will be getting some patch panels. __________________ 1993 Chevrolet K2500 454 4L80E 1974 GMC 1/2t 2wd Stepside 305 auto sold 1985 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 5spd

08-27-2006, 07:58 PM	#14
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,745	Re: progress pics nice job and with the new coils it will be very nice good luck and keep on taking those pics __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out

09-13-2006, 12:21 AM	#15
1974gmc In Progress Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Kamloops, BC, Canada Posts: 312	Re: progress pics update: i cant afford to finish the body work before winter (need to save for motor for the stang), so i decided to put the old fenders back on. painted them along with the drivers door with a lil spray bomb. took the driveshaft in today to be shortened. so for it to be on the road now, all she needs are some taillights, mount fenders, hood, bolt in the seat. then i also need to tint side windows and rear window. and other random stuff needs to be done. __________________ 1993 Chevrolet K2500 454 4L80E 1974 GMC 1/2t 2wd Stepside 305 auto sold 1985 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 5spd

09-13-2006, 09:27 AM	#16
Canadian72GMC Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: north battleford, sk Posts: 30	Re: progress pics how much did you cut off the front coils? Drop looks perfect. Did you have to notch the frame for the rear axle flip?



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09-13-2006, 11:38 AM	#17
1974gmc In Progress Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Kamloops, BC, Canada Posts: 312	Re: progress pics i will have to check on the front springs, no rear notch... just took out the bumpstop the front was sitting on the bumpstops so they were removed too __________________ 1993 Chevrolet K2500 454 4L80E 1974 GMC 1/2t 2wd Stepside 305 auto sold 1985 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 5spd

09-13-2006, 01:19 PM	#18
1974gmc In Progress Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Kamloops, BC, Canada Posts: 312	Re: progress pics heres a couple pics... forget about the canopy cuz its just keeping parts dry. it still sits too high, but at least it doesnt look like a 4x4 anymore __________________ 1993 Chevrolet K2500 454 4L80E 1974 GMC 1/2t 2wd Stepside 305 auto sold 1985 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 5spd

09-13-2006, 02:22 PM	#19
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,745	Re: progress pics nice work man sorry to hear about the mustang motor it really sucks when you can't wrap up a project the way you want to. i hate to wee it going back on the road in its unfinished state but that is the way it goes. nice work and i can't wait to see her done. any ideas on the final color? looking good __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out

11-09-2006, 10:17 PM	#20
1974gmc In Progress Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Kamloops, BC, Canada Posts: 312	Re: progress pics __________________ 1993 Chevrolet K2500 454 4L80E 1974 GMC 1/2t 2wd Stepside 305 auto sold 1985 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 5spd

11-10-2006, 12:27 AM	#21
Hoods69BadBowTie Chevys Kick A$$ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zootown, MT Posts: 12,699	Re: progress pics Nice looking ride. Keep up the good work. Are u going to keep the white or change it to another color? __________________ HOODS is what I answer too -'79, '77, '88 Pickup Sold, '85 Camaro, '83 T/A, '81,'83,'90 K5 Blazer All Sold -'79 3/4 ton "Big Yellow Bananna" Lifted 4spd. 39.5 TSL Swampers, The money Pit -'86 K5 Blazer Silverado 6.2 4" lift 35"s -'95 Ext. Cab Shorty 4" Tuff Country rolling 35" M/T's -'83 Monte Carlo T-Tops. 126,500 Original Miles -LATER I would rather push a Chevy then drive a ford!!

11-10-2006, 04:38 AM	#22
boxrodz Until Seventy Times Seven Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Rocky Mountain Front Range Posts: 1,301	Re: progress pics Looks good. It's all down hill from there. But are these pictures taken before you replaced the front fenders and did some body work on the corner of the cab? __________________ boxRODz 1983 C10 SWB Fleetside When two halves is gone, there's nuthin left. Two nothings is nuthin. That's mathematics son. You can argue with me but you can't argue with figures. Two half nothings is a whole nuthin...

11-11-2006, 04:03 AM	#23
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,745	Re: progress pics i take it back go out and drive it and enjoy !! thats what these projects are all about!!!! __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out

11-12-2006, 03:38 PM	#24
1974gmc In Progress Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Kamloops, BC, Canada Posts: 312	Re: progress pics im trying to sell it, i took off the good fenders __________________ 1993 Chevrolet K2500 454 4L80E 1974 GMC 1/2t 2wd Stepside 305 auto sold 1985 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 5spd

11-13-2006, 12:43 AM	#25
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,745	Re: progress pics ahh thats too bad hope you had a chance to enjoy it a bit. good luck __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out

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