My 1970 GMC “Project Splice” - Page 12 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

desertnick69 · 12-05-2020, 07:14 PM

I just have to say I have to hand it to you guys that have to repair the whole floor and the door pillers, You have got to have a real love for these trucks or is it just the challenge. Anyway it looks real good.

**Kronald_70GMC** · 12-06-2020, 11:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by desertnick69

I just have to say I have to hand it to you guys that have to repair the whole floor and the door pillers, You have got to have a real love for these trucks or is it just the challenge. Anyway it looks real good.

Thank you for the compliments, its a bit of both really.

**Kronald_70GMC** · 12-08-2020, 12:24 AM

Tonight was a good night. I got the rest of the upper door jamb welded shut as well as fixed my hole that I made the other night.

**Kronald_70GMC** · 12-10-2020, 12:17 AM

Tonight was rocker fun time. I had to make, yep you guessed it, relief cuts to accomplish the proper fit. I had one in the rocker itself and two on the lower pillar repair panel. As I had guessed, the missing curve from below the lower body line caused me a small issue. I had no backing for the three plug welds that go in that area. So I added the curve back in using two relief cuts. Looks much better now. Next task will be at the front pillar. I may have to do something along the floor as well but only time will tell for sure.

TA_C10 · 12-10-2020, 11:16 AM

Precision.

**Kronald_70GMC** · 12-22-2020, 12:03 AM

One of these days I will have this rocker welded in. I have now fixed the fit to both pillars so the hard part is out of the way. Well maybe.

I'm not sure how to address my next issue. I have about a 1/4" gap between the rocker edge and the cab floor but it is only bad like that near the front. At the rear, it sits flush. I have not decided on what to do with this issue yet. I was thinking about using some sort of a shim to get what I need but part of me wants to section the floor pan yet again to get it where I need it. What are your guys thoughts?

**Kronald_70GMC** · 12-22-2020, 12:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TA_C10

Precision.

Thank you sir. Sometimes I feel like I'm going way to overboard but I just don't want to be unhappy with it in the end.

**1971Stepside** · 12-22-2020, 10:25 AM

You have came this far. Re-section the floor and make it perfect. You sound like me and if that is the case it will drive you nuts to do anything but the right thing....you are just way more patient than I am and a better welder, a better grinder, and better rust repair guy

**Kronald_70GMC** · 12-22-2020, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1971Stepside

You have came this far. Re-section the floor and make it perfect. You sound like me and if that is the case it will drive you nuts to do anything but the right thing....you are just way more patient than I am and a better welder, a better grinder, and better rust repair guy

Haha thanks man! Your right, I dont think I'd be happy with anything else.

**Kronald_70GMC** · 12-23-2020, 11:57 PM

Well I did it again guys. More splicing....

. I think I might have to call this truck "Splice" soon. I hope all this splicing turns out alright in the end. Its starting to look a little ridiculous.

TA_C10 · 12-24-2020, 11:31 AM

You might as well just cut the cab in half and extend it 4" for more room while you're at it.

**Kronald_70GMC** · 12-24-2020, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TA_C10

You might as well just cut the cab in half and extend it 4" for more room while you're at it.

at this point it would probably have somehow made this easier

TA_C10 · 01-24-2021, 04:32 PM

Nice work on that room! And the c10 of course

**Kronald_70GMC** · 01-24-2021, 08:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TA_C10

Nice work on that room! And the c10 of course

Thanks man! I just finished up baseboards in the room today. Now we just have to fill it up with furniture. As for the truck, the rocker should be installed Wednesday evening.

**72 tigger** · 01-24-2021, 10:53 PM

Nice work on everything!

**Kronald_70GMC** · 01-24-2021, 10:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72 tigger

Nice work on everything!

Thank you!

**Kronald_70GMC** · 01-27-2021, 04:47 PM

Well would you look at that. I managed to sneak out in the shop last night and finish the prep on the rocker. I didn't like the way they made the front of the rocker with the lapped metal and large hole which is extremely in accessible so I cut that all up and welded it in nice and flush. The only thing left to do before I weld the rocker in is spray the weld through and hang the door for proper alignment. I plan to have it done tonight!

chewychevy67 · 01-27-2021, 09:27 PM

Awesome!

**Kronald_70GMC** · 01-28-2021, 12:11 AM

It is in!

Chevys4life · 01-28-2021, 11:56 AM

Nice Work!!!

**Kronald_70GMC** · 01-28-2021, 04:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chevys4life

Nice Work!!!

Thanks for the kind words! I'm very stoked with how well it worked out even though it took alot of extra work to get there.

gmc684x4 · 01-29-2021, 12:32 AM

Very nice work i would like to invite you over for a visit my truck needs some of that love too

**Kronald_70GMC** · 01-29-2021, 12:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gmc684x4

Very nice work i would like to invite you over for a visit my truck needs some of that love too

Thanks for the compliments! Too bad its quite the journey to get there

**Kronald_70GMC** · 02-15-2021, 12:44 AM

No progress on the truck to report but I have been cleaning my shop. I got myself a bolt bin which will be nice. Now I won't have to spend half my evenings looking for bolts and such. I also got a bunch of stuff off the floor by building a recycling/garbage center. That should greatly improve cleanup time in the future. I also found myself a computer monitor that I have hooked up as a small TV in there now. I am still doing a major deep clean at the moment so probably won't have any progress for another week or so but it sure feels good to have a clean shop.

**Getter-Done** · 02-21-2021, 09:53 PM

Sometimes a break is the best thing

Flip for Ya.

.

12-05-2020, 07:14 PM	#1
desertnick69 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 500	Re: My 1970 GMC Project I just have to say I have to hand it to you guys that have to repair the whole floor and the door pillers, You have got to have a real love for these trucks or is it just the challenge. Anyway it looks real good.

12-08-2020, 12:24 AM	#3
Kronald_70GMC Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Martensville, Saskatchewan Posts: 966	Re: My 1970 GMC Project Tonight was a good night. I got the rest of the upper door jamb welded shut as well as fixed my hole that I made the other night. Attached Images __________________ Kyle 1970 GMC "Project Splice" 2017 Silverado LTZ (Daily Driver) IG: kyle_ronald

12-10-2020, 12:17 AM	#4
Kronald_70GMC Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Martensville, Saskatchewan Posts: 966	Re: My 1970 GMC Project Tonight was rocker fun time. I had to make, yep you guessed it, relief cuts to accomplish the proper fit. I had one in the rocker itself and two on the lower pillar repair panel. As I had guessed, the missing curve from below the lower body line caused me a small issue. I had no backing for the three plug welds that go in that area. So I added the curve back in using two relief cuts. Looks much better now. Next task will be at the front pillar. I may have to do something along the floor as well but only time will tell for sure. Attached Images __________________ Kyle 1970 GMC "Project Splice" 2017 Silverado LTZ (Daily Driver) IG: kyle_ronald

12-10-2020, 11:16 AM	#5
TA_C10 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Texas Posts: 1,353	Re: My 1970 GMC Project Precision. __________________ TA_C10 Stage 1 build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=8333444 "It's only money".

12-22-2020, 12:03 AM	#6
Kronald_70GMC Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Martensville, Saskatchewan Posts: 966	Re: My 1970 GMC Project One of these days I will have this rocker welded in. I have now fixed the fit to both pillars so the hard part is out of the way. Well maybe. I'm not sure how to address my next issue. I have about a 1/4" gap between the rocker edge and the cab floor but it is only bad like that near the front. At the rear, it sits flush. I have not decided on what to do with this issue yet. I was thinking about using some sort of a shim to get what I need but part of me wants to section the floor pan yet again to get it where I need it. What are your guys thoughts? Attached Images __________________ Kyle 1970 GMC "Project Splice" 2017 Silverado LTZ (Daily Driver) IG: kyle_ronald

12-22-2020, 10:25 AM	#8
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,932	Re: My 1970 GMC Project You have came this far. Re-section the floor and make it perfect. You sound like me and if that is the case it will drive you nuts to do anything but the right thing....you are just way more patient than I am and a better welder, a better grinder, and better rust repair guy __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."

12-23-2020, 11:57 PM	#10
Kronald_70GMC Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Martensville, Saskatchewan Posts: 966	Re: My 1970 GMC Project Well I did it again guys. More splicing..... I think I might have to call this truck "Splice" soon. I hope all this splicing turns out alright in the end. Its starting to look a little ridiculous. Attached Images __________________ Kyle 1970 GMC "Project Splice" 2017 Silverado LTZ (Daily Driver) IG: kyle_ronald

12-24-2020, 11:31 AM	#11
TA_C10 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Texas Posts: 1,353	Re: My 1970 GMC Project You might as well just cut the cab in half and extend it 4" for more room while you're at it. __________________ TA_C10 Stage 1 build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=8333444 "It's only money".

01-24-2021, 04:32 PM	#13
TA_C10 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Texas Posts: 1,353	Re: My 1970 GMC Project Nice work on that room! And the c10 of course __________________ TA_C10 Stage 1 build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=8333444 "It's only money".

01-24-2021, 10:53 PM	#15
72 tigger Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Berne IN Posts: 3,240	Re: My 1970 GMC Project Nice work on everything! __________________ 71 C10 72 K20 72 K10 Super Kirk

01-27-2021, 04:47 PM	#17
Kronald_70GMC Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Martensville, Saskatchewan Posts: 966	Re: My 1970 GMC Project Well would you look at that. I managed to sneak out in the shop last night and finish the prep on the rocker. I didn't like the way they made the front of the rocker with the lapped metal and large hole which is extremely in accessible so I cut that all up and welded it in nice and flush. The only thing left to do before I weld the rocker in is spray the weld through and hang the door for proper alignment. I plan to have it done tonight! Attached Images __________________ Kyle 1970 GMC "Project Splice" 2017 Silverado LTZ (Daily Driver) IG: kyle_ronald

01-27-2021, 09:27 PM	#18
chewychevy67 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Here Posts: 5,539	Re: My 1970 GMC Project Awesome!

01-28-2021, 12:11 AM	#19
Kronald_70GMC Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Martensville, Saskatchewan Posts: 966	Re: My 1970 GMC Project It is in! Attached Images __________________ Kyle 1970 GMC "Project Splice" 2017 Silverado LTZ (Daily Driver) IG: kyle_ronald

01-28-2021, 11:56 AM	#20
Chevys4life Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 669	Re: My 1970 GMC Project Nice Work!!!

01-29-2021, 12:32 AM	#22
gmc684x4 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Whitehorse yukon Posts: 1,218	Re: My 1970 GMC Project Very nice work i would like to invite you over for a visit my truck needs some of that love too



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

02-15-2021, 12:44 AM	#24
Kronald_70GMC Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Martensville, Saskatchewan Posts: 966	Re: My 1970 GMC Project No progress on the truck to report but I have been cleaning my shop. I got myself a bolt bin which will be nice. Now I won't have to spend half my evenings looking for bolts and such. I also got a bunch of stuff off the floor by building a recycling/garbage center. That should greatly improve cleanup time in the future. I also found myself a computer monitor that I have hooked up as a small TV in there now. I am still doing a major deep clean at the moment so probably won't have any progress for another week or so but it sure feels good to have a clean shop. Attached Images __________________ Kyle 1970 GMC "Project Splice" 2017 Silverado LTZ (Daily Driver) IG: kyle_ronald

02-21-2021, 09:53 PM	#25
Getter-Done Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: TN. Posts: 8,330	Re: My 1970 GMC Project Sometimes a break is the best thing Flip for Ya. . __________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________ 84 Chevy K-20 63 Impala (my high school car) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...Crew Cab Build

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.