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FstCarsNGuitars · 02-20-2015, 06:51 PM

Put in some more work the last few days..... starting to fall in love

flashed · 02-21-2015, 12:07 AM

Whats not to love there ?Looking good .

R.L. · 02-21-2015, 04:49 PM

Another stepside saved, looks good.

70 shorty · 02-21-2015, 05:20 PM

Love the patina look!

**mattfranklin** · 02-21-2015, 08:03 PM

Looks like a great project!

FstCarsNGuitars · 02-23-2015, 01:43 PM

another update.. I added the 3" drop spindles I bought on ebay for about $160..wow great deal! I did some research and found that the early 90's c1500 brake rotors will fit right on the spindles using the same wheels bearings from a '71-'72. My front brake kit with bearings, rotors, pads, seals, calipers, hoses and spindles was about $360 total.. not bad at all.. here's some pics of the drop.

flashed · 02-23-2015, 01:46 PM

I have been watching a 71/2 short stepper for several years and they wont sell it or the Camaro its sitting next to ,need to go check on them again.

FstCarsNGuitars · 02-26-2015, 10:51 PM

I decided to swap over to a 5 lug setup so I can use wheels I got through work at a good deal. Either way I'm happy with the way they look, I went with 17's because I wanted wheels that aren't too big or too small. Despite my young age I still want to represent the old school look! Once I get this drop completed I think it's all going to come together nicely.

SaltyC20 · 02-27-2015, 10:26 PM

that thing is looking awesome. I love the paint.

OlSmokey · 02-27-2015, 11:36 PM

Hello fellow Arizonian! haha I'm in Phoenix, great truck man!

FstCarsNGuitars · 03-02-2015, 03:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SaltyC20

that thing is looking awesome. I love the paint.

thanks!

Quote:

Originally Posted by OlSmokey

Hello fellow Arizonian! haha I'm in Phoenix, great truck man!

Thank You!

FstCarsNGuitars · 03-02-2015, 03:50 PM

Put in some overtime this week between being at work and off on sunday.. dropped the rear end using an axle flip kit and I dropped about 5 inches. The front sits about a .25 of an inch higher than the rear but for the most part I'm very satisfied with the overall height. Depending on the ride a C-notch may be in order.

Next up will be the rear axle conversion so I can get the matching wheels in the back..

Which brings me to the next question: what is the widest tire I can fit in the back? I think from what I've read you can get about a 295 width tire with the proper backspace (about 4"- 4.5" If I remember correctly) and I do have the narrow 67-69 axle.. this was determined by measuring from the backing plates, which came out to 55.5'

stay tuned! more to come...

cooperhw · 03-02-2015, 04:30 PM

That looks sweet.

U gonna take it to Goodguys weekend after next?

I will be there in my 67 Chevelle and would love to look at that paint a little closer. Or the Pavillions sometime.
I'm in east mesa so not too far.
Wayne

FstCarsNGuitars · 03-02-2015, 05:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cooperhw

That looks sweet.

U gonna take it to Goodguys weekend after next?

I will be there in my 67 Chevelle and would love to look at that paint a little closer. Or the Pavillions sometime.
I'm in east mesa so not too far.
Wayne

Unfortunately I will be working that weekend..bummer! I would love to see that chevelle sometime..after-all it is my dream car! I'm not quite ready to show her off yet lol but SOON I will make a trip down to pavilions and I'll let you know when

slowcpe · 03-02-2015, 07:54 PM

Nice score! Good work on the paint.

9teen69 · 03-02-2015, 11:07 PM

Looking good fast!

cooperhw · 03-03-2015, 05:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FstCarsNGuitars

Unfortunately I will be working that weekend..bummer! I would love to see that chevelle sometime..after-all it is my dream car! I'm not quite ready to show her off yet lol but SOON I will make a trip down to pavilions and I'll let you know when

Ask and you shall receive;

My bad. Last pic is not of my Chevelle. It was at last years Goodguys event. Wonder how it got in there?

FstCarsNGuitars · 03-09-2015, 03:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cooperhw

Ask and you shall receive;

My bad. Last pic is not of my Chevelle. It was at last years Goodguys event. Wonder how it got in there?

very nice! I love the color choice

FstCarsNGuitars · 03-09-2015, 04:15 PM

Ok, so the ride was rough, the rear frame was sitting on the bump stops and the ride was terrible. Thought the rear end was going to fly out! I bought a c-notch kit locally, mcgauphys brand. The kit was designed to be bolted in, but a friend and I spent this Saturday welding them into place. Turned out real nice and the ride is 110% better..rides real smooth.

Without the bump stops, the rear end is sitting almost exactly 2" lower than the front... so I have lowering springs by POL on the way.

check out some pics..

simplepeddler · 03-09-2015, 04:34 PM

That is clean little truck man.........I dig it for sure

FstCarsNGuitars · 03-24-2015, 12:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by simplepeddler

That is clean little truck man.........I dig it for sure

thanks!

FstCarsNGuitars · 03-24-2015, 01:05 PM

Ok, so I was able to install the rear axles and finally got the matching 5 lugs rims mounted and balanced. Almost had a nightmare happen when I removed the axles from the diff..the sliding differential pin bolt snapped when I was taking it out! :0 luckily I was able to turn the rest by hand and found a replacement at the local oreilly's...nightmare avoided..thank god! here is some pics of the progress..oh and I took here out for the first outing here in Scottsdale AZ at the pavilions last weekend

what do ya'll think so far?

slowcpe · 03-24-2015, 01:25 PM

Looks great!

02-20-2015, 06:51 PM	#26
FstCarsNGuitars Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Chandler, Arizona Posts: 58	Re: Scored a great deal on a '70 Stepper! Put in some more work the last few days..... starting to fall in love Attached Images __________________ 1967 LWB fleetside 283ci 4spd granny, 1968 SWB fleetside 454 th400, 5 lug disc 1970 SWB Stepside 350 th400 1953 SWB 1/2 ton LS 6.0 4l80e

02-21-2015, 12:07 AM	#27
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,724	Re: Scored a great deal on a '70 Stepper! Whats not to love there ?Looking good .

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02-21-2015, 05:20 PM	#29
70 shorty Where's my beer? Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Glen Allen, VA Posts: 1,772	Re: Scored a great deal on a '70 Stepper! Love the patina look! __________________ 70 C10, shortstep, .30 over 250,Hurst shifted 3 spd parts hauler. Holley 390, Clifford Intake, Header, ported cylinder head, unknown bigger cam. 79 Corvette L82, 4 spd, black, red interior, headers, flowmasters, and unkown bigger cam. '03 Grand Cherokee Laredo, 4.0 4x4 daily driver. 165K miles, and runs great '08 Tahoe LTZ 4x4 155K

02-21-2015, 08:03 PM	#30
mattfranklin Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Moraga, CA Posts: 812	Re: Scored a great deal on a '70 Stepper! Looks like a great project! __________________ (Very) Slow-Going Build Thread: Stock 1970 Short Step with Stock 1970 LT-1 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=567340

02-23-2015, 01:43 PM	#31
FstCarsNGuitars Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Chandler, Arizona Posts: 58	Re: Scored a great deal on a '70 Stepper! another update.. I added the 3" drop spindles I bought on ebay for about $160..wow great deal! I did some research and found that the early 90's c1500 brake rotors will fit right on the spindles using the same wheels bearings from a '71-'72. My front brake kit with bearings, rotors, pads, seals, calipers, hoses and spindles was about $360 total.. not bad at all.. here's some pics of the drop. Attached Images __________________ 1967 LWB fleetside 283ci 4spd granny, 1968 SWB fleetside 454 th400, 5 lug disc 1970 SWB Stepside 350 th400 1953 SWB 1/2 ton LS 6.0 4l80e

02-23-2015, 01:46 PM	#32
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,724	Re: Scored a great deal on a '70 Stepper! I have been watching a 71/2 short stepper for several years and they wont sell it or the Camaro its sitting next to ,need to go check on them again.

02-26-2015, 10:51 PM	#33
FstCarsNGuitars Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Chandler, Arizona Posts: 58	Re: Scored a great deal on a '70 Stepper! I decided to swap over to a 5 lug setup so I can use wheels I got through work at a good deal. Either way I'm happy with the way they look, I went with 17's because I wanted wheels that aren't too big or too small. Despite my young age I still want to represent the old school look! Once I get this drop completed I think it's all going to come together nicely. Attached Images __________________ 1967 LWB fleetside 283ci 4spd granny, 1968 SWB fleetside 454 th400, 5 lug disc 1970 SWB Stepside 350 th400 1953 SWB 1/2 ton LS 6.0 4l80e

02-27-2015, 10:26 PM	#34
SaltyC20 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Chandler, Arizona Posts: 47	Re: Scored a great deal on a '70 Stepper! that thing is looking awesome. I love the paint. __________________ 1968 Chevy C20

02-27-2015, 11:36 PM	#35
OlSmokey Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Phoenix Posts: 114	Re: Scored a great deal on a '70 Stepper! Hello fellow Arizonian! haha I'm in Phoenix, great truck man!

03-02-2015, 03:50 PM	#37
FstCarsNGuitars Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Chandler, Arizona Posts: 58	Re: Scored a great deal on a '70 Stepper! Put in some overtime this week between being at work and off on sunday.. dropped the rear end using an axle flip kit and I dropped about 5 inches. The front sits about a .25 of an inch higher than the rear but for the most part I'm very satisfied with the overall height. Depending on the ride a C-notch may be in order. Next up will be the rear axle conversion so I can get the matching wheels in the back.. Which brings me to the next question: what is the widest tire I can fit in the back? I think from what I've read you can get about a 295 width tire with the proper backspace (about 4"- 4.5" If I remember correctly) and I do have the narrow 67-69 axle.. this was determined by measuring from the backing plates, which came out to 55.5' stay tuned! more to come... Attached Images __________________ 1967 LWB fleetside 283ci 4spd granny, 1968 SWB fleetside 454 th400, 5 lug disc 1970 SWB Stepside 350 th400 1953 SWB 1/2 ton LS 6.0 4l80e

03-02-2015, 04:30 PM	#38
cooperhw Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Mesa AZ (Near Phoenix) Posts: 2,302	Re: Scored a great deal on a '70 Stepper! That looks sweet. U gonna take it to Goodguys weekend after next? I will be there in my 67 Chevelle and would love to look at that paint a little closer. Or the Pavillions sometime. I'm in east mesa so not too far. Wayne __________________ "Life is too short to drive a boring vehicle". Later, Wayne

03-02-2015, 07:54 PM	#40
slowcpe Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Evansville, IN Posts: 1,774	Re: Scored a great deal on a '70 Stepper! Nice score! Good work on the paint. __________________ Ryan 1967 Red Stepside..."Laymond" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...40#post6441840 1972 Medium Olive SWB-Chester http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=759628 1967/71 Blue SWB C10..SOLD 1977 SWB K10..my grandpa's.....never should have sold

03-02-2015, 11:07 PM	#41
9teen69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,048	Re: Scored a great deal on a '70 Stepper! Looking good fast! __________________ 72 Cheyenne SWB C10 (daily driver) (Super fake cause I just love the glovebox emblem) 70 Camaro RS (frame-off in pieces) 70 Camaro RS (daily driver backup) 69 Custom LWB C10 (son now drives)

03-09-2015, 04:15 PM	#44
FstCarsNGuitars Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Chandler, Arizona Posts: 58	Re: Scored a great deal on a '70 Stepper! Ok, so the ride was rough, the rear frame was sitting on the bump stops and the ride was terrible. Thought the rear end was going to fly out! I bought a c-notch kit locally, mcgauphys brand. The kit was designed to be bolted in, but a friend and I spent this Saturday welding them into place. Turned out real nice and the ride is 110% better..rides real smooth. Without the bump stops, the rear end is sitting almost exactly 2" lower than the front... so I have lowering springs by POL on the way. check out some pics.. Attached Images __________________ 1967 LWB fleetside 283ci 4spd granny, 1968 SWB fleetside 454 th400, 5 lug disc 1970 SWB Stepside 350 th400 1953 SWB 1/2 ton LS 6.0 4l80e



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03-09-2015, 04:34 PM	#45
simplepeddler Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Saint Amant, Louisisiana Posts: 101	Re: Scored a great deal on a '70 Stepper! That is clean little truck man.........I dig it for sure

03-24-2015, 01:05 PM	#47
FstCarsNGuitars Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Chandler, Arizona Posts: 58	Re: Scored a great deal on a '70 Stepper! Ok, so I was able to install the rear axles and finally got the matching 5 lugs rims mounted and balanced. Almost had a nightmare happen when I removed the axles from the diff..the sliding differential pin bolt snapped when I was taking it out! :0 luckily I was able to turn the rest by hand and found a replacement at the local oreilly's...nightmare avoided..thank god! here is some pics of the progress..oh and I took here out for the first outing here in Scottsdale AZ at the pavilions last weekend what do ya'll think so far? Attached Images __________________ 1967 LWB fleetside 283ci 4spd granny, 1968 SWB fleetside 454 th400, 5 lug disc 1970 SWB Stepside 350 th400 1953 SWB 1/2 ton LS 6.0 4l80e

03-24-2015, 01:25 PM	#48
slowcpe Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Evansville, IN Posts: 1,774	Re: Scored a great deal on a '70 Stepper! Looks great! __________________ Ryan 1967 Red Stepside..."Laymond" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...40#post6441840 1972 Medium Olive SWB-Chester http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=759628 1967/71 Blue SWB C10..SOLD 1977 SWB K10..my grandpa's.....never should have sold

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