74' GMC Stepside build. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

bigboybibs · 04-16-2018, 02:27 PM

1974 GMC Stepside my chassis in the raw. Name: chassis2.jpg
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After Performance Powder Coating of Apple Valley, Ca. blasted and powdered it with Flat Black. Name: frame6.jpg
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This was the day I found it, bought it, and brought her home. Name: chassis6.jpg
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well into the disassembly I eventually reduced the frame to individual parts after cutting, grinding, and punching out the rivets. I bolted it all back together with 7/16" and 1/2" grade 8 bolts. Name: chassis1.jpg
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bigboybibs · 04-16-2018, 02:38 PM

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StorminNorman · 04-16-2018, 08:30 PM

What are those cuts in the frame about ?

bigboybibs · 04-16-2018, 10:17 PM

The front horn was bent due to an accident from the previous owner it wasn't a bad band but it threw off the geometry of the frame instead of heating it up with a rosebud I cut the frame bent it back into shape by hand cold and then weld it back together

LT7A · 07-01-2018, 05:12 PM

Looks like a really nice start of the project. Any more on this one?

**Palf70Step** · 07-02-2018, 08:08 AM

Looking forward to your buildup

04-16-2018, 02:27 PM	#1
bigboybibs Registered User Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Victorville, CA Posts: 4	74' GMC Stepside build. 1974 GMC Stepside my chassis in the raw. After Performance Powder Coating of Apple Valley, Ca. blasted and powdered it with Flat Black. This was the day I found it, bought it, and brought her home. well into the disassembly I eventually reduced the frame to individual parts after cutting, grinding, and punching out the rivets. I bolted it all back together with 7/16" and 1/2" grade 8 bolts. Last edited by bigboybibs; 04-16-2018 at 02:51 PM. Reason: Added descriptions

04-16-2018, 02:38 PM	#2
bigboybibs Registered User Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Victorville, CA Posts: 4	Re: 74' GMC Stepside build.

04-16-2018, 08:30 PM	#3
StorminNorman Registered User Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Victoria BC Posts: 71	Re: 74' GMC Stepside build. What are those cuts in the frame about ? __________________ 81 short step.

04-16-2018, 10:17 PM	#4
bigboybibs Registered User Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Victorville, CA Posts: 4	Re: 74' GMC Stepside build. The front horn was bent due to an accident from the previous owner it wasn't a bad band but it threw off the geometry of the frame instead of heating it up with a rosebud I cut the frame bent it back into shape by hand cold and then weld it back together

07-01-2018, 05:12 PM	#5
LT7A Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: PNW Posts: 3,627	Re: 74' GMC Stepside build. Looks like a really nice start of the project. Any more on this one?

07-02-2018, 08:08 AM	#6
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,249	Re: 74' GMC Stepside build. Looking forward to your buildup __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!



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