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chipmaker 1985 · 05-30-2022, 11:52 AM

Hi Guys, I'm a long time lurker, first time poster. My father and I are currently in the process of building 2 short steps. Since I spend so much time on here lurking I figured it'd only be decent to introduce myself.

I'm Allan from upstate SC, spent most of my life playing in the machine shop or tinkering with trucks, jeeps, and motorcycles. My Dad has owned a 67 short step for years but never really dedicated the time to building it. Always loved that truck, but ole Dad would never let me buy it. I recently acquired a 70 short step and have started building an old 400 SBC I had laying around into a hot little street machine. Seeing my drive to get the 70 road worthy has seemed to light a fire under my Dads arse to get the 67 built. I don't have any pics on this computer to post but will throw some up from my phone but the builds are as follows.

Dads 67- 6.0 L96 recently acquired with 4,000Mi! going to mate it with a 4L80E, already has upper and lower tubular control arms, 4-wheel disc, 3/5" drop, 18/20 show wheels etc. Currently repairing sheet metal and collecting parts for the LS swap.

My 70 - Is a retired homebrew drag truck that I picked up without a drive train. Already had a freshly machined 400 SBC block sitting in the garage so it seemed like the thing to do

Anywho, Just thought I'd say Hello

PS Please bare with me as I haven't been on forums in a long while and will surely make some posting boo-boo's

**cwcarpenter98** · 05-30-2022, 12:36 PM

Welcome! Sounds like a couple cool trucks in progress

**Getter-Done** · 05-30-2022, 01:02 PM

Looking forward too the pictures.
There is an ls section on here that I am sure you are aware of.

**The Rocknrod** · 05-30-2022, 03:14 PM

Welcome to the forum.

chipmaker 1985 · 05-30-2022, 03:25 PM

Thanks Guys!
Just starting to really read up on the ls swaps. Dad was planning on running the 350 already in the 67 but came across a super deal on the 6.0 and had to have it. I will definitely be getting familiar with the LS swap section.

Trying to post pics hopefully it works

chipmaker 1985 · 05-30-2022, 03:27 PM

Yay it did! Here's the 400. I'll start a build thread soon and share the adventures with y'all

**Getter-Done** · 05-30-2022, 09:17 PM

Nice.

05-30-2022, 11:52 AM	#1
chipmaker 1985 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Belton SC Posts: 55	Double trouble Hi Guys, I'm a long time lurker, first time poster. My father and I are currently in the process of building 2 short steps. Since I spend so much time on here lurking I figured it'd only be decent to introduce myself. I'm Allan from upstate SC, spent most of my life playing in the machine shop or tinkering with trucks, jeeps, and motorcycles. My Dad has owned a 67 short step for years but never really dedicated the time to building it. Always loved that truck, but ole Dad would never let me buy it. I recently acquired a 70 short step and have started building an old 400 SBC I had laying around into a hot little street machine. Seeing my drive to get the 70 road worthy has seemed to light a fire under my Dads arse to get the 67 built. I don't have any pics on this computer to post but will throw some up from my phone but the builds are as follows. Dads 67- 6.0 L96 recently acquired with 4,000Mi! going to mate it with a 4L80E, already has upper and lower tubular control arms, 4-wheel disc, 3/5" drop, 18/20 show wheels etc. Currently repairing sheet metal and collecting parts for the LS swap. My 70 - Is a retired homebrew drag truck that I picked up without a drive train. Already had a freshly machined 400 SBC block sitting in the garage so it seemed like the thing to do Anywho, Just thought I'd say Hello PS Please bare with me as I haven't been on forums in a long while and will surely make some posting boo-boo's Last edited by chipmaker 1985; 05-30-2022 at 11:54 AM. Reason: forgot a word

05-30-2022, 12:36 PM	#2
cwcarpenter98 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Hickory Flat, GA Posts: 4,491	Re: Double trouble Welcome! Sounds like a couple cool trucks in progress __________________ Christian Carpenter 1963 C10 - Frankentruck 283, Muncie 3 speed with overdrive Overdrive wiring here 1963-ish truck bed trailer - Half-Wit 1981 C10 - Penny 305, th350 --> Soon to be 350, Saginaw 4 speed 1995 Dodge Dakota Sport "I'll put it simple: if you're going hard enough left, you'll find yourself turning right." - Doc Hudson

05-30-2022, 01:02 PM	#3
Getter-Done Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: TN. Posts: 8,429	Re: Double trouble Looking forward too the pictures. There is an ls section on here that I am sure you are aware of. __________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________ 84 Chevy K-20 63 Impala (my high school car) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...Crew Cab Build

05-30-2022, 03:14 PM	#4
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Double trouble Welcome to the forum. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

05-30-2022, 03:25 PM	#5
chipmaker 1985 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Belton SC Posts: 55	Re: Double trouble Thanks Guys! Just starting to really read up on the ls swaps. Dad was planning on running the 350 already in the 67 but came across a super deal on the 6.0 and had to have it. I will definitely be getting familiar with the LS swap section. Trying to post pics hopefully it works Attached Images

05-30-2022, 03:27 PM	#6
chipmaker 1985 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Belton SC Posts: 55	Re: Double trouble Yay it did! Here's the 400. I'll start a build thread soon and share the adventures with y'all Attached Images

05-30-2022, 09:17 PM	#7
Getter-Done Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: TN. Posts: 8,429	Re: Double trouble Nice. __________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________ 84 Chevy K-20 63 Impala (my high school car) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...Crew Cab Build



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