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mas09ts · 02-04-2011, 10:28 PM

Wow hadn't realized that it had been November since I last posted. No paint yet unfortunately. Haven't really been able to work on it due to the weather and such. I've currently been thinking about what it would require to make it 4wd. But anyways here are those pics i promised way back when of the bedside being finished.

Thats all for now haha.

VA72C10 · 02-04-2011, 10:42 PM

That turned out good!

mas09ts · 02-04-2011, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

That turned out good!

Thanks Man.

mcbassin · 02-05-2011, 12:43 AM

Nice work on the bed Mitch. and yes, it has been a while. The weather has sucked here too.

mas09ts · 02-05-2011, 12:59 AM

Thanks Mike.

mas09ts · 03-02-2011, 01:00 PM

Well guys the weather is pretty good here today and the rest of this week so I'm gonna try to get some stuff done.Well hopefully alot done.

VA72C10 · 03-02-2011, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by mas09ts

Well guys the weather is pretty good here today and the rest of this week so I'm gonna try to get some stuff done.Well hopefully alot done.

Cool, what are your plans for it.

mas09ts · 03-04-2011, 01:32 AM

Well I did have plans to fix a few small spots, spray some rocker guard on my steps on the bed and spray a little bit of primer, but I've not had time to do anything yet. And of course they're calling for rain this weekend so who knows haha.

mas09ts · 06-17-2011, 01:50 AM

Good grief I didnt realize that it had been this long since i posted anything, well stuff's finally getting done. I bought a new cab from billsbowtie the other day and for the past two days I have been doing body work on it. It didnt need alot, the floor and supports were perfect, thats where my original cab had its problems. The Interior is getting painted the exact same color as the exterior which means ans soon as I get the wiring from the old cab swapped into it and get it on the truck the whole thing is goin to paint finally. Here's some pics of the progress as it sits

alwaysbroken · 06-17-2011, 01:51 AM

very nice build. keep it comin

VA72C10 · 06-17-2011, 01:52 AM

Looking good! A cab swap is the way to go...can keep driving the truck until the last moment

mas09ts · 06-17-2011, 01:53 AM

Oh and the cab was perfect but I did find one surprise that was hidden by undercoating and I cant figure out why it was done maybe someone can figure it out??

Heres where the heater box mounts on the firewall non AC Why are the holes welded up, and half of the bigger hole?

And on the inside you can see the plate welded in. . .

I have no clue. .

VA72C10 · 06-17-2011, 01:56 AM

was there an aftermarket unit on there or an under dash a/c setup? THat's all I can think of...

mas09ts · 06-17-2011, 01:57 AM

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Originally Posted by alwaysbroken

very nice build. keep it comin

Quote:

Originally Posted by VA72C10

Looking good! A cab swap is the way to go...can keep driving the truck until the last moment

Thanks guys, yeah a cab swap is easier than replacing everything haha.

mas09ts · 06-17-2011, 01:58 AM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

was there an aftermarket unit on there or an under dash a/c setup? THat's all I can think of...

Nope not that I could tell and I looked it over really good. I have no idea.

mas09ts · 07-29-2011, 11:52 PM

Well its back together now, installed a new alternator, and plug wires. Hoping to get the inside painted. Got new bumpers and such ordered. heres a couple pics........

mas09ts · 07-29-2011, 11:58 PM

Oh and I think that my hood hinges and springs have sprung. . .

Drivers side. . .

Passenger Side. . .

VA72C10 · 07-30-2011, 12:32 AM

Looks good. Before replacing the hinges try just greasing them up and working them up and down. Or...on the side it's up in the back....loosen the bolts that hold it to the fender then lift it as high as you can on that front corner and have someone tighten them for you.

mas09ts · 07-30-2011, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

Looks good. Before replacing the hinges try just greasing them up and working them up and down. Or...on the side it's up in the back....loosen the bolts that hold it to the fender then lift it as high as you can on that front corner and have someone tighten them for you.

Thanks I'll try that

mas09ts · 10-22-2011, 05:10 PM

Well its back to just needing paint now, well that and the exhaust finished and some brake work. Got it all put back together and the interior painted on the new cab. New bumpers, grille painted, all primed on the outside. Finally found a tailgate, it needs the most bodywork of anything on the truck haha but it was a score for 20 bucks. Id like to find a seat that has the seatbelts already integrated into them. Heres a couple pics to get you updated.

VA72C10 · 10-22-2011, 05:14 PM

Very nice! Looking great!

mas09ts · 10-22-2011, 05:14 PM

Heres some of the inside. (Glovebox door is gettin re-sprayed)

mas09ts · 10-22-2011, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

Very nice! Looking great!

Thank ya

VA72C10 · 10-22-2011, 05:18 PM

Interior looks good too!What are you doing on the exterior paint color again?

mas09ts · 10-22-2011, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

Interior looks good too!What are you doing on the exterior paint color again?

Its gonna be candy apple red metallic.

02-04-2011, 10:28 PM	#251
mas09ts Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Gate City VA Posts: 576	Re: 1970 GMC Stepside Redbuild Wow hadn't realized that it had been November since I last posted. No paint yet unfortunately. Haven't really been able to work on it due to the weather and such. I've currently been thinking about what it would require to make it 4wd. But anyways here are those pics i promised way back when of the bedside being finished. Thats all for now haha. __________________ 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

02-04-2011, 10:42 PM	#252
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 1970 GMC Stepside Redbuild That turned out good! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

02-05-2011, 12:43 AM	#254
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: 1970 GMC Stepside Redbuild Nice work on the bed Mitch. and yes, it has been a while. The weather has sucked here too. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

02-05-2011, 12:59 AM	#255
mas09ts Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Gate City VA Posts: 576	Re: 1970 GMC Stepside Redbuild Thanks Mike. __________________ 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

03-02-2011, 01:00 PM	#256
mas09ts Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Gate City VA Posts: 576	Re: 1970 GMC Stepside Redbuild Well guys the weather is pretty good here today and the rest of this week so I'm gonna try to get some stuff done.Well hopefully alot 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

03-04-2011, 01:32 AM	#258
mas09ts Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Gate City VA Posts: 576	Re: 1970 GMC Stepside Redbuild Well I did have plans to fix a few small spots, spray some rocker guard on my steps on the bed and spray a little bit of primer, but I've not had time to do anything yet. And of course they're calling for rain this weekend so who knows haha. __________________ 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

06-17-2011, 01:50 AM	#259
mas09ts Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Gate City VA Posts: 576	Re: 1970 GMC Stepside Redbuild Good grief I didnt realize that it had been this long since i posted anything, well stuff's finally getting done. I bought a new cab from billsbowtie the other day and for the past two days I have been doing body work on it. It didnt need alot, the floor and supports were perfect, thats where my original cab had its problems. The Interior is getting painted the exact same color as the exterior which means ans soon as I get the wiring from the old cab swapped into it and get it on the truck the whole thing is goin to paint finally. Here's some pics of the progress as it sits __________________ 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; 06-17-2011 at 02:02 AM.

06-17-2011, 01:51 AM	#260
alwaysbroken Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: sooke canada Posts: 211	Re: 1970 GMC Stepside Redbuild very nice build. keep it comin __________________ chevys the way to go.

06-17-2011, 01:52 AM	#261
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 1970 GMC Stepside Redbuild Looking good! A cab swap is the way to go...can keep driving the truck until the last moment __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

06-17-2011, 01:53 AM	#262
mas09ts Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Gate City VA Posts: 576	Re: 1970 GMC Stepside Redbuild Oh and the cab was perfect but I did find one surprise that was hidden by undercoating and I cant figure out why it was done maybe someone can figure it out?? Heres where the heater box mounts on the firewall non AC Why are the holes welded up, and half of the bigger hole? And on the inside you can see the plate welded in. . . I have no clue. . __________________ 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; 06-17-2011 at 01:54 AM.

06-17-2011, 01:56 AM	#263
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 1970 GMC Stepside Redbuild was there an aftermarket unit on there or an under dash a/c setup? THat's all I can think of... __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

07-29-2011, 11:52 PM	#266
mas09ts Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Gate City VA Posts: 576	Re: 1970 GMC Stepside Redbuild Well its back together now, installed a new alternator, and plug wires. Hoping to get the inside painted. Got new bumpers and such ordered. heres a couple 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

07-29-2011, 11:58 PM	#267
mas09ts Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Gate City VA Posts: 576	Re: 1970 GMC Stepside Redbuild Oh and I think that my hood hinges and springs have sprung. . . Drivers side. . . Passenger Side. . . __________________ 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

07-30-2011, 12:32 AM	#268
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 1970 GMC Stepside Redbuild Looks good. Before replacing the hinges try just greasing them up and working them up and down. Or...on the side it's up in the back....loosen the bolts that hold it to the fender then lift it as high as you can on that front corner and have someone tighten them for you. __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

10-22-2011, 05:10 PM	#270
mas09ts Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Gate City VA Posts: 576	Re: 1970 GMC Stepside Redbuild Well its back to just needing paint now, well that and the exhaust finished and some brake work. Got it all put back together and the interior painted on the new cab. New bumpers, grille painted, all primed on the outside. Finally found a tailgate, it needs the most bodywork of anything on the truck haha but it was a score for 20 bucks. Id like to find a seat that has the seatbelts already integrated into them. Heres a couple pics to get you updated. __________________ 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; 10-22-2011 at 05:17 PM.



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10-22-2011, 05:14 PM	#271
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 1970 GMC Stepside Redbuild Very nice! Looking great! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

10-22-2011, 05:14 PM	#272
mas09ts Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Gate City VA Posts: 576	Re: 1970 GMC Stepside Redbuild Heres some of the inside. (Glovebox door is gettin re-sprayed) __________________ 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

10-22-2011, 05:18 PM	#274
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 1970 GMC Stepside Redbuild Interior looks good too!What are you doing on the exterior paint color again? __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

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