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Normy71 · 12-05-2009, 11:14 PM

Well off I go with my Build post I have been putting it off for a long time.
My 71 Gmc was purchased in April of 09 it was sitting in a snow bank and I was only able to get into one side of the truck.
The motor ran quite nice but tranny only went in reverse .

Normy71 · 12-05-2009, 11:19 PM

Had to call a tow truck to get it out of the snow bank!

Normy71 · 12-05-2009, 11:30 PM

Started scratching my head wondering what I got myself into??
No rear pads left at all just steel on steel.
And started the tear down

Normy71 · 12-05-2009, 11:43 PM

leaves anyone?
what a mess of crap in this truck 40 years of dirt grime and odds and ends. Only found 35 cents in change!!
And Wont be needing this Engine Which did run good and is a 4 Bolt main.
Maybe rebuild it someday with my son who is only 6 now but growing up fast.

Normy71 · 12-05-2009, 11:49 PM

Front clip ,cab,box
Got to love the engine hoist it does so much work in my shop.

Normy71 · 12-05-2009, 11:55 PM

The rust is quite bad but it has to come out!!

Normy71 · 12-06-2009, 12:04 AM

Getting a little work done
Picked up a 99 Camaro fuel tank.

PHAT TONY · 12-06-2009, 02:34 AM

Glad to welcome you abroad here! This forum is a MAJOR time killer-sooo much info and incentive to save these trucks, tough to turn away!

chevy88 · 12-06-2009, 09:40 AM

Well it looks like you got enough tin to get all that rust out. I'll look forward to see your progress on the cab so I can learn from your mistakes. LOL

tonypaul · 12-06-2009, 10:48 AM

What gas tank is that?

nevermind '99 camaro.... cant read this early.....
I do want to see it mounted!!!
I need a tank for my 8.1l Vortec swap...

Normy71 · 12-06-2009, 10:58 AM

Had the frame sand blasted then painted with Por 15
Ready for C notch
I made a template out of 1/4 plywood

Normy71 · 12-06-2009, 11:17 AM

More of the C notch need a good drill and bit for these frames they are made of good steel.( I did brake one 7/16 bit).
Hoist helps again when no help around to flip the frame!
Also needed in every build a BFH!!
Removing rivets and starting to mark out the frame for shortening

Normy71 · 12-06-2009, 05:10 PM

More of the frame long to short.
Lots and lots of prep time measure measure ...
I made the legs adjustable.
Still need to fish plate the inside but run out of time..

**Shock_Me** · 12-06-2009, 07:16 PM

nice progress normy71

72BlckButy · 12-06-2009, 07:24 PM

Nice teardown and rebuild progress. Good luck with shortening!

ChuckDriver · 12-06-2009, 09:17 PM

Nice work. Hope to see a lot more of this one!

Normy71 · 12-07-2009, 12:10 AM

Thanks guys!!

**lolife99** · 12-07-2009, 08:44 AM

Subscribing!

tk-mpl · 12-08-2009, 05:03 PM

Are you going to brace the frame where you shortened it. Thats how mine was done, but there is no plate welded in for strength..

Normy71 · 12-08-2009, 09:40 PM

Time to jump around a bit I will leave the frame until I get to the steel store!

I welded up the gas line holes in the cab.
A washer and a bolt worked perfect for this I stuck the bolt just flush with the washer welded it then had a handle to hold it in place welded the washer to the cab then cut off the bolt with a cut off wheel.

Then on to the passenger rocker (which I should have done first like everyone suggests)..
Lots of rust and dirt... and the weld cutter helps a lot along with a BFH!!

Normy71 · 12-08-2009, 09:46 PM

Yes I will fish plate the inside of the cut and weld it all.
A must for frame work, don't just rely on a weld alone.

Normy71 · 12-08-2009, 10:12 PM

Just thought I would post it is -32 C with the wind chill it is -40C
which is %#@# Cold!!

Normy71 · 12-08-2009, 10:23 PM

Found some pictures of the drivers side floor and rocker repair

PHAT TONY · 12-09-2009, 01:49 AM

What's the price tag on that rear floor section say?

Normy71 · 12-09-2009, 09:19 AM

Tony!
I purchased most of my repair sheet metal from Scotts super trucks in Penhold Ab.
Not sure what the price was?

12-05-2009, 11:14 PM	#1
Normy71 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 236	Normy71 Well off I go with my Build post I have been putting it off for a long time. My 71 Gmc was purchased in April of 09 it was sitting in a snow bank and I was only able to get into one side of the truck. The motor ran quite nice but tranny only went in reverse . __________________ Rolled the dice and lost!! Check Out my 71 build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=375158 Last edited by Normy71; 12-09-2009 at 09:04 AM.

12-05-2009, 11:19 PM	#2
Normy71 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 236	Re: Normy71 Had to call a tow truck to get it out of the snow bank! Attached Images __________________ Rolled the dice and lost!! Check Out my 71 build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=375158 Last edited by Normy71; 12-09-2009 at 09:06 AM.

12-05-2009, 11:30 PM	#3
Normy71 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 236	Re: Normy71 Started scratching my head wondering what I got myself into?? No rear pads left at all just steel on steel. And started the tear down Attached Images __________________ Rolled the dice and lost!! Check Out my 71 build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=375158 Last edited by Normy71; 12-09-2009 at 09:08 AM.

12-05-2009, 11:43 PM	#4
Normy71 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 236	Re: Normy71 leaves anyone? what a mess of crap in this truck 40 years of dirt grime and odds and ends. Only found 35 cents in change!! And Wont be needing this Engine Which did run good and is a 4 Bolt main. Maybe rebuild it someday with my son who is only 6 now but growing up fast. Attached Images __________________ Rolled the dice and lost!! Check Out my 71 build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=375158

12-05-2009, 11:49 PM	#5
Normy71 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 236	Re: Normy71 Front clip ,cab,box Got to love the engine hoist it does so much work in my shop. Attached Images __________________ Rolled the dice and lost!! Check Out my 71 build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=375158

12-05-2009, 11:55 PM	#6
Normy71 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 236	Re: Normy71 The rust is quite bad but it has to come out!! Attached Images __________________ Rolled the dice and lost!! Check Out my 71 build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=375158

12-06-2009, 12:04 AM	#7
Normy71 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 236	Re: Normy71 Getting a little work done Picked up a 99 Camaro fuel tank. Attached Images __________________ Rolled the dice and lost!! Check Out my 71 build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=375158

12-06-2009, 02:34 AM	#8
PHAT TONY Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Red Deer ab canada Posts: 1,250	Re: Normy71 Glad to welcome you abroad here! This forum is a MAJOR time killer-sooo much info and incentive to save these trucks, tough to turn away! __________________ 1972 factory 2 Wheel Drive Blazer-Sold 1972 K10 4X4-Sold 1971 Chevrolet Cheyenne/10-Sold 1970 Chevrolet C/10-Sold 1968 GMC 4X4-Project 1968 Chevrolet C/10 Pro Street 1970 GMC 3/4 Ton-Parts 1997 2WD 2DR Yukon-Sweet http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335664

12-06-2009, 09:40 AM	#9
chevy88 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern, Saskatchewan Posts: 640	Re: Normy71 Well it looks like you got enough tin to get all that rust out. I'll look forward to see your progress on the cab so I can learn from your mistakes. LOL __________________ Kerry My build thread. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=3657823 1971 Chev SWB with 68 nose, 6.2 diesel th350, and 3.73 rear gears 1988 Chev Extendacab 2010 Honda VT1300CS Sabre 2005 Buick Rendezvous wife's ride

12-06-2009, 10:48 AM	#10
tonypaul Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Austin Tx Posts: 639	Re: Normy71 What gas tank is that? nevermind '99 camaro.... cant read this early..... I do want to see it mounted!!! I need a tank for my 8.1l Vortec swap... Last edited by tonypaul; 12-06-2009 at 11:11 AM. Reason: added

12-06-2009, 10:58 AM	#11
Normy71 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 236	Re: Normy71 Had the frame sand blasted then painted with Por 15 Ready for C notch I made a template out of 1/4 plywood Attached Images __________________ Rolled the dice and lost!! Check Out my 71 build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=375158 Last edited by Normy71; 12-09-2009 at 09:10 AM.

12-06-2009, 11:17 AM	#12
Normy71 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 236	Re: Normy71 More of the C notch need a good drill and bit for these frames they are made of good steel.( I did brake one 7/16 bit). Hoist helps again when no help around to flip the frame! Also needed in every build a BFH!! Removing rivets and starting to mark out the frame for shortening Attached Images __________________ Rolled the dice and lost!! Check Out my 71 build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=375158

12-06-2009, 05:10 PM	#13
Normy71 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 236	Re: Normy71 More of the frame long to short. Lots and lots of prep time measure measure ... I made the legs adjustable. Still need to fish plate the inside but run out of time.. Attached Images __________________ Rolled the dice and lost!! Check Out my 71 build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=375158 Last edited by Normy71; 12-09-2009 at 09:12 AM.

12-06-2009, 07:16 PM	#14
Shock_Me Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Brunswick, Canada Posts: 591	Re: Normy71 nice progress normy71

12-06-2009, 07:24 PM	#15
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Normy71 Nice teardown and rebuild progress. Good luck with shortening! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)



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12-06-2009, 09:17 PM	#16
ChuckDriver A320 Pilot/USAF Retired Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 2,629	Re: Normy71 Nice work. Hope to see a lot more of this one! __________________ JJ My 1957 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=334552 http://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22037 Instagram - Chuckdriver57

12-07-2009, 12:10 AM	#17
Normy71 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 236	Re: Normy71 Thanks guys!! __________________ Rolled the dice and lost!! Check Out my 71 build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=375158

12-07-2009, 08:44 AM	#18
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,701	Re: Normy71 Subscribing! __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

12-08-2009, 05:03 PM	#19
tk-mpl Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Lacombe, Alberta Posts: 353	Re: Normy71 Are you going to brace the frame where you shortened it. Thats how mine was done, but there is no plate welded in for strength.. __________________ 1968 short box stepside. 2007 5.3L 4L60, tuned w/EFI Live 2005 Silverado bucket seats. Dominator 2600's all around. Porterbuilt tubular control arms. Magnaflow 3" dual exhaust.

12-08-2009, 09:40 PM	#20
Normy71 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 236	Re: Normy71 Time to jump around a bit I will leave the frame until I get to the steel store! I welded up the gas line holes in the cab. A washer and a bolt worked perfect for this I stuck the bolt just flush with the washer welded it then had a handle to hold it in place welded the washer to the cab then cut off the bolt with a cut off wheel. Then on to the passenger rocker (which I should have done first like everyone suggests).. Lots of rust and dirt... and the weld cutter helps a lot along with a BFH!! Attached Images __________________ Rolled the dice and lost!! Check Out my 71 build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=375158

12-08-2009, 09:46 PM	#21
Normy71 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 236	Re: Normy71 Yes I will fish plate the inside of the cut and weld it all. A must for frame work, don't just rely on a weld alone. __________________ Rolled the dice and lost!! Check Out my 71 build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=375158

12-08-2009, 10:12 PM	#22
Normy71 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 236	Re: Normy71 Just thought I would post it is -32 C with the wind chill it is -40C which is %#@# Cold!! __________________ Rolled the dice and lost!! Check Out my 71 build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=375158

12-08-2009, 10:23 PM	#23
Normy71 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 236	Re: Normy71 Found some pictures of the drivers side floor and rocker repair Attached Images __________________ Rolled the dice and lost!! Check Out my 71 build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=375158

12-09-2009, 01:49 AM	#24
PHAT TONY Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Red Deer ab canada Posts: 1,250	Re: Normy71 What's the price tag on that rear floor section say? __________________ 1972 factory 2 Wheel Drive Blazer-Sold 1972 K10 4X4-Sold 1971 Chevrolet Cheyenne/10-Sold 1970 Chevrolet C/10-Sold 1968 GMC 4X4-Project 1968 Chevrolet C/10 Pro Street 1970 GMC 3/4 Ton-Parts 1997 2WD 2DR Yukon-Sweet http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335664

12-09-2009, 09:19 AM	#25
Normy71 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 236	Re: Normy71 Tony! I purchased most of my repair sheet metal from Scotts super trucks in Penhold Ab. Not sure what the price was? __________________ Rolled the dice and lost!! Check Out my 71 build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=375158

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