1970 GMC Stepside Redbuild - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

mas09ts · 08-06-2008, 01:15 AM

mas09ts · 08-06-2008, 01:20 AM

mas09ts · 08-06-2008, 01:21 AM

changed the fender and set bed on it

mas09ts · 08-06-2008, 01:22 AM

swapped the grill with a nicer one

mas09ts · 08-06-2008, 01:23 AM

Got the inner walls of the bed done

mas09ts · 08-06-2008, 01:27 AM

Took the seat, gas tank out today. Also went and got the hood and passenger side door, cowl, front fenders off the same 68 chevy where I got my bed for 65$ a steal.

mas09ts · 08-08-2008, 12:49 AM

Got My Cab Corners in Yesterday, First Pic has my little helpers in it.

Driver's Side Corner

Passenger Side Corner

Rear of Cab

mas09ts · 08-08-2008, 12:52 AM

When I replaced that driver's side fender it didn't have a place for the parklamps, so I cut out a hole then welded in a bracket from another fender.

mas09ts · 08-08-2008, 12:56 AM

Also got the passenger side rocker panel welded in.

mas09ts · 08-08-2008, 12:59 AM

just another picture

retselgerg · 08-08-2008, 09:03 AM

nice start, where about in sw va did you live?? im from Grundy

mas09ts · 08-08-2008, 09:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by retselgerg

nice start, where about in sw va did you live?? im from Grundy

Gate City

mas09ts · 08-13-2008, 10:52 PM

A little progress in 2 weeks

found a bumper

got the cab corners done (almost)

got the parklamp fixed

stripped and painted my rear bumper (notice the chevy tailgate, which I need to change to G.M.C.)

found me some cab supports for 50$ keepin the old grill just in case

mas09ts · 08-17-2008, 12:34 AM

Put the gas tank back in it today, found a seat from of an 85 blazer for 30$. Finally got the straight 6 to fire which runs great now, after having to take the sending unit out of the gas tank because it was stopped up solid.

mas09ts · 08-21-2008, 05:31 PM

Made Some Progress over the past week or so.

mas09ts · 08-21-2008, 05:34 PM

And a few More Pictures

mas09ts · 09-04-2008, 09:56 PM

Over the past couple of weeks I have got my corners and rockers welded in. Painted the frame, installed new shocks, new Thrush exhaust, painted rear bumper ...again. Installed new smooth tailgate. Started painting on my engine, still have to paint the inner fenders and firewall and radiator support. Some progress pics . . .

mas09ts · 09-04-2008, 09:57 PM

Engine Before

Engine After (well so far)

thirdstreettito · 09-05-2008, 08:27 AM

Lookin good man! Keep it up!

samwise68 · 09-05-2008, 11:24 AM

You're really making headway on that ol' girl!

I might've missed it, but what're the final plans for the truck. Like..color? etc.

Can't wait to see 'er all done up nice man, which from the pace you're going, won't be long at all.

-Sam.

**raggedjim** · 09-05-2008, 11:56 AM

Looking good. Are you going to use the 67-68 hood? If so you'll need a topbar and hoodlatch from a 67-68 GMC also.

Rg

mas09ts · 09-05-2008, 04:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by samwise68

You're really making headway on that ol' girl!

I might've missed it, but what're the final plans for the truck. Like..color? etc.

Can't wait to see 'er all done up nice man, which from the pace you're going, won't be long at all.

-Sam.

Not sure on the final color yet, it gonna be a driver. Thanks

mas09ts · 09-05-2008, 04:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by raggedjim

Looking good. Are you going to use the 67-68 hood? If so you'll need a topbar and hoodlatch from a 67-68 GMC also.

Rg

I'm not gonna use the 67 hood, I just have it because it came of the truck where I got my bed.

ChaseDale3and8 · 09-05-2008, 05:48 PM

You do really nice bodywork. That old truck sure is looking great so far! Can't wait to see it in new paint. Are you going to paint it yourself or have it done? ...Joe

mas09ts · 09-06-2008, 03:33 PM

Got the engine all painted up yesterday evening.

08-06-2008, 01:15 AM	#1
mas09ts Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Gate City VA Posts: 576	1970 GMC Stepside Rebuild __________________ Mitch 22yrs. Young 1970 GMC Short-Step 350/TH350 Combo. . . . Sold Dec 2011 Current Project 68 Gmc "Second Chance" Go to my 68 GMC Shorty Rebuild Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...39#post6341739 Last edited by mas09ts; 08-06-2008 at 01:30 AM. Reason: Spelling

08-06-2008, 01:20 AM	#2
mas09ts Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Gate City VA Posts: 576	Re: 1970 GMC Stepside Redbuild __________________ Mitch 22yrs. Young 1970 GMC Short-Step 350/TH350 Combo. . . . Sold Dec 2011 Current Project 68 Gmc "Second Chance" Go to my 68 GMC Shorty Rebuild Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...39#post6341739

08-06-2008, 01:21 AM	#3
mas09ts Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Gate City VA Posts: 576	Re: 1970 GMC Stepside Redbuild changed the fender and set bed on it __________________ Mitch 22yrs. Young 1970 GMC Short-Step 350/TH350 Combo. . . . Sold Dec 2011 Current Project 68 Gmc "Second Chance" Go to my 68 GMC Shorty Rebuild Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...39#post6341739

08-06-2008, 01:22 AM	#4
mas09ts Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Gate City VA Posts: 576	Re: 1970 GMC Stepside Redbuild swapped the grill with a nicer one __________________ Mitch 22yrs. Young 1970 GMC Short-Step 350/TH350 Combo. . . . Sold Dec 2011 Current Project 68 Gmc "Second Chance" Go to my 68 GMC Shorty Rebuild Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...39#post6341739

08-06-2008, 01:23 AM	#5
mas09ts Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Gate City VA Posts: 576	Re: 1970 GMC Stepside Redbuild Got the inner walls of the bed done __________________ Mitch 22yrs. Young 1970 GMC Short-Step 350/TH350 Combo. . . . Sold Dec 2011 Current Project 68 Gmc "Second Chance" Go to my 68 GMC Shorty Rebuild Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...39#post6341739

08-06-2008, 01:27 AM	#6
mas09ts Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Gate City VA Posts: 576	Re: 1970 GMC Stepside Redbuild Took the seat, gas tank out today. Also went and got the hood and passenger side door, cowl, front fenders off the same 68 chevy where I got my bed for 65$ a steal. __________________ Mitch 22yrs. Young 1970 GMC Short-Step 350/TH350 Combo. . . . Sold Dec 2011 Current Project 68 Gmc "Second Chance" Go to my 68 GMC Shorty Rebuild Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...39#post6341739

08-08-2008, 12:49 AM	#7
mas09ts Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Gate City VA Posts: 576	Re: 1970 GMC Stepside Redbuild Got My Cab Corners in Yesterday, First Pic has my little helpers in it. Driver's Side Corner Passenger Side Corner Rear of Cab __________________ Mitch 22yrs. Young 1970 GMC Short-Step 350/TH350 Combo. . . . Sold Dec 2011 Current Project 68 Gmc "Second Chance" Go to my 68 GMC Shorty Rebuild Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...39#post6341739

08-08-2008, 12:52 AM	#8
mas09ts Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Gate City VA Posts: 576	Re: 1970 GMC Stepside Redbuild When I replaced that driver's side fender it didn't have a place for the parklamps, so I cut out a hole then welded in a bracket from another fender. __________________ Mitch 22yrs. Young 1970 GMC Short-Step 350/TH350 Combo. . . . Sold Dec 2011 Current Project 68 Gmc "Second Chance" Go to my 68 GMC Shorty Rebuild Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...39#post6341739

08-08-2008, 12:56 AM	#9
mas09ts Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Gate City VA Posts: 576	Re: 1970 GMC Stepside Redbuild Also got the passenger side rocker panel welded in. __________________ Mitch 22yrs. Young 1970 GMC Short-Step 350/TH350 Combo. . . . Sold Dec 2011 Current Project 68 Gmc "Second Chance" Go to my 68 GMC Shorty Rebuild Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...39#post6341739

08-08-2008, 12:59 AM	#10
mas09ts Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Gate City VA Posts: 576	Re: 1970 GMC Stepside Redbuild just another picture __________________ Mitch 22yrs. Young 1970 GMC Short-Step 350/TH350 Combo. . . . Sold Dec 2011 Current Project 68 Gmc "Second Chance" Go to my 68 GMC Shorty Rebuild Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...39#post6341739

08-08-2008, 09:03 AM	#11
retselgerg Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Grundy Virginia Posts: 385	Re: 1970 GMC Stepside Redbuild nice start, where about in sw va did you live?? im from Grundy __________________ "OLE BLUE" Goodwrench 350, 5speed, Tilt, PS, PB, "some guys got into cars for money or girls but i got into cars because of the cars" -Jay Leno

08-13-2008, 10:52 PM	#13
mas09ts Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Gate City VA Posts: 576	Re: 1970 GMC Stepside Redbuild A little progress in 2 weeks found a bumper got the cab corners done (almost) got the parklamp fixed stripped and painted my rear bumper (notice the chevy tailgate, which I need to change to G.M.C.) found me some cab supports for 50$ keepin the old grill just in case __________________ Mitch 22yrs. Young 1970 GMC Short-Step 350/TH350 Combo. . . . Sold Dec 2011 Current Project 68 Gmc "Second Chance" Go to my 68 GMC Shorty Rebuild Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...39#post6341739 Last edited by mas09ts; 08-14-2008 at 12:04 AM.

08-17-2008, 12:34 AM	#14
mas09ts Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Gate City VA Posts: 576	Re: 1970 GMC Stepside Redbuild Put the gas tank back in it today, found a seat from of an 85 blazer for 30$. Finally got the straight 6 to fire which runs great now, after having to take the sending unit out of the gas tank because it was stopped up solid. __________________ Mitch 22yrs. Young 1970 GMC Short-Step 350/TH350 Combo. . . . Sold Dec 2011 Current Project 68 Gmc "Second Chance" Go to my 68 GMC Shorty Rebuild Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...39#post6341739

08-21-2008, 05:31 PM	#15
mas09ts Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Gate City VA Posts: 576	Re: 1970 GMC Stepside Redbuild Made Some Progress over the past week or so. __________________ Mitch 22yrs. Young 1970 GMC Short-Step 350/TH350 Combo. . . . Sold Dec 2011 Current Project 68 Gmc "Second Chance" Go to my 68 GMC Shorty Rebuild Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...39#post6341739

08-21-2008, 05:34 PM	#16
mas09ts Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Gate City VA Posts: 576	Re: 1970 GMC Stepside Redbuild And a few More Pictures __________________ Mitch 22yrs. Young 1970 GMC Short-Step 350/TH350 Combo. . . . Sold Dec 2011 Current Project 68 Gmc "Second Chance" Go to my 68 GMC Shorty Rebuild Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...39#post6341739



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09-04-2008, 09:56 PM	#17
mas09ts Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Gate City VA Posts: 576	Re: 1970 GMC Stepside Redbuild Over the past couple of weeks I have got my corners and rockers welded in. Painted the frame, installed new shocks, new Thrush exhaust, painted rear bumper ...again. Installed new smooth tailgate. Started painting on my engine, still have to paint the inner fenders and firewall and radiator support. Some progress pics . . . __________________ Mitch 22yrs. Young 1970 GMC Short-Step 350/TH350 Combo. . . . Sold Dec 2011 Current Project 68 Gmc "Second Chance" Go to my 68 GMC Shorty Rebuild Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...39#post6341739

09-04-2008, 09:57 PM	#18
mas09ts Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Gate City VA Posts: 576	Re: 1970 GMC Stepside Redbuild Engine Before Engine After (well so far) __________________ Mitch 22yrs. Young 1970 GMC Short-Step 350/TH350 Combo. . . . Sold Dec 2011 Current Project 68 Gmc "Second Chance" Go to my 68 GMC Shorty Rebuild Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...39#post6341739

09-05-2008, 08:27 AM	#19
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: 1970 GMC Stepside Redbuild Lookin good man! Keep it up! __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

09-05-2008, 11:56 AM	#21
raggedjim Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Murray, Kentucky Posts: 3,477	Re: 1970 GMC Stepside Redbuild Looking good. Are you going to use the 67-68 hood? If so you'll need a topbar and hoodlatch from a 67-68 GMC also. Rg __________________ Roger '68 Short step - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849675 '69 ('70?) 2wd Blazer '70 GMC Jimmy 2wd '73 Firebird - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=853203

09-05-2008, 05:48 PM	#24
ChaseDale3and8 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Springfield Mo. Posts: 1,086	Re: 1970 GMC Stepside Redbuild You do really nice bodywork. That old truck sure is looking great so far! Can't wait to see it in new paint. Are you going to paint it yourself or have it done? ...Joe __________________ I'm not speedin'! I'm qualifyin'!

09-06-2008, 03:33 PM	#25
mas09ts Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Gate City VA Posts: 576	Re: 1970 GMC Stepside Redbuild Got the engine all painted up yesterday evening. __________________ Mitch 22yrs. Young 1970 GMC Short-Step 350/TH350 Combo. . . . Sold Dec 2011 Current Project 68 Gmc "Second Chance" Go to my 68 GMC Shorty Rebuild Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...39#post6341739

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