Blue Beast build up - 71 GMC - just finished - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Big Chief · 07-11-2008, 04:52 PM

Just put all the trim back on after getting the gmc back from paint. Drove it all over the place the last couple of days. Perfect convertible weather in VA. This thing has turned out much better than I expected, and it was built on a budget.

**Yukon Jack** · 07-11-2008, 05:00 PM

Looks great, you must post more pics of it, exterior and interior!

Big Chief · 07-11-2008, 05:06 PM

here's some more

Jtrux · 07-11-2008, 05:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yukon Jack

Looks great, you must post more pics of it, exterior and interior!

PICS, SPECS and more PICS!!

Big Chief · 07-11-2008, 05:09 PM

more

Big Chief · 07-11-2008, 05:26 PM

some before pics

Jtrux · 07-11-2008, 05:30 PM

Was this a frame off?

Big Chief · 07-11-2008, 05:36 PM

Here's the link back to the starting point.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=274796

It had rusted rockers, and back fenders, a blown engine and mid-80s blazer seats bolted in with wood screws. It has been a long project. Now it has 2005 tahoe back seat, leather seats in front are from a pic and pull Suzuki Verona??? but they are like new and match the tahoe back. I put in a new crate 350, new shocks new body mounts, shocks, stereo, bedlined and rust repaired the inside. It has a B&M slap shifter, headers, edelbrock carb, etc. 35" mickey thompson baja claws on a 3" body lift. It runs and drives great! I am really enjoying it. Thanks to this board for all of the advice!!! I could'nt have done it without it!

Big Chief · 07-11-2008, 05:53 PM

I wouldn't call it a frame off, but it has been off the frame when replacing the body mounts (that was a nightmare). I wanted a tough, reliable, safe driver and it has really come out better than I thought. I did all the body work and I traded a painter some used tires to spray the base clear coat. It is NAPA crossfire paint, it's actually an audi color called sprint blue. I just put on the 3/4 ton brake booster and that is a great mod. I also replaced all the suspension and spring bushings so it drives very smooth. I would have preferred a suspension lift but I bought it with the 3" body lift. I used rust bullet underneath and on the rocker boxes. At least they were good.

07-11-2008, 04:52 PM	#1
Big Chief Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Richmond VA Posts: 59	Blue Beast build up - 71 GMC - just finished Just put all the trim back on after getting the gmc back from paint. Drove it all over the place the last couple of days. Perfect convertible weather in VA. This thing has turned out much better than I expected, and it was built on a budget. Attached Images

07-11-2008, 05:00 PM	#2
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,684	Re: Blue Beast build up - 71 GMC - just finished Looks great, you must post more pics of it, exterior and interior! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

07-11-2008, 05:06 PM	#3
Big Chief Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Richmond VA Posts: 59	Re: Blue Beast build up - 71 GMC - just finished here's some more Attached Images

07-11-2008, 05:09 PM	#5
Big Chief Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Richmond VA Posts: 59	Re: Blue Beast build up - 71 GMC - just finished more Attached Images

07-11-2008, 05:26 PM	#6
Big Chief Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Richmond VA Posts: 59	Re: Blue Beast build up - 71 GMC - just finished some before pics Attached Images

07-11-2008, 05:30 PM	#7
Jtrux I'm a poor spectator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,287	Re: Blue Beast build up - 71 GMC - just finished Was this a frame off? __________________ 2006 Jeep Unlimited IMPACT ORANGE 1993 Chevy 2500 4x4 ExCab LWB 454/NV4500 Tow rig 1977 Ford F100 2x4 LWB 1st truck I owned, still have it!!! 1979 Ford F150 4x4 SWB Built Ford Tough!!! 1971 Chevy Blazer 350 / SM465 / NP205 UNDER CONSTRUCTION Soon to have a LQ4 6.0!!!

07-11-2008, 05:36 PM	#8
Big Chief Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Richmond VA Posts: 59	Re: Blue Beast build up - 71 GMC - just finished Here's the link back to the starting point. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=274796 It had rusted rockers, and back fenders, a blown engine and mid-80s blazer seats bolted in with wood screws. It has been a long project. Now it has 2005 tahoe back seat, leather seats in front are from a pic and pull Suzuki Verona??? but they are like new and match the tahoe back. I put in a new crate 350, new shocks new body mounts, shocks, stereo, bedlined and rust repaired the inside. It has a B&M slap shifter, headers, edelbrock carb, etc. 35" mickey thompson baja claws on a 3" body lift. It runs and drives great! I am really enjoying it. Thanks to this board for all of the advice!!! I could'nt have done it without it!

07-11-2008, 05:53 PM	#9
Big Chief Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Richmond VA Posts: 59	Re: Blue Beast build up - 71 GMC - just finished I wouldn't call it a frame off, but it has been off the frame when replacing the body mounts (that was a nightmare). I wanted a tough, reliable, safe driver and it has really come out better than I thought. I did all the body work and I traded a painter some used tires to spray the base clear coat. It is NAPA crossfire paint, it's actually an audi color called sprint blue. I just put on the 3/4 ton brake booster and that is a great mod. I also replaced all the suspension and spring bushings so it drives very smooth. I would have preferred a suspension lift but I bought it with the 3" body lift. I used rust bullet underneath and on the rocker boxes. At least they were good.



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