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hiway · 10-03-2007, 10:01 AM

Truck is looking outstanding!

Wouldn't change a thing except maybe a bumper for the rear...maybe. I take it the frame is notched?

stepside454 · 10-03-2007, 10:16 AM

Thanks, After the wreck I strongly considered a bumper, Im sure it would have saved it from some of the rear damage, but I really like the smooth look.
yes the frame is notched.

impala_631 · 10-03-2007, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by stepside454

Thanks, After the wreck I strongly considered a bumper, Im sure it would have saved it from some of the rear damage, but I really like the smooth look.
yes the frame is notched.

thats the only bad thing about the rollpans, i dread the day mine gets rearended, i have over 2-3months of body work in just the bed

hot trux · 10-09-2007, 08:39 AM

Looks killer!!! Building a stepside myself!:

*90gmc* · 10-09-2007, 12:53 PM

Very clean truck, what an eye catcher.

stepside454 · 10-09-2007, 03:56 PM

thank you

abebummy26 · 10-09-2007, 08:49 PM

I wanna see it dang that thing is awesome I love steppers. I'm half tempted to build one as a sleeper when I get older. You gonna make it out to any shows in franklin county? I think Highway 30 is gonna do one next weekend at Villa ridge burger king.

abebummy26 · 10-09-2007, 08:56 PM

Oops its at Dairy Queen in Washington. 6-9 on the 13th I'd really like to see your truck. It's the last cruise of the year by the way.

abebummy26 · 10-09-2007, 09:07 PM

hey hot trux I'm suprised your profile doesn't say Montgomery, MO lol jk. Its good to know someone else from around here is on this board. I'm across the river.

stepside454 · 10-09-2007, 11:26 PM

we are having our annual Classic Chevy/GMC truck show in Arnold on the 13th. cmon over, itll be a good time. & than that night I'll be @ a cruise at burger King in Pevely. John

abebummy26 · 10-09-2007, 11:36 PM

I might make it I dunno maybe I can talk my old man into going so he can pay for gas

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stepside454 · 10-10-2007, 08:13 AM

always thinkin....I like it.
hitch a ride with Mudder67, he usually comes

abebummy26 · 10-10-2007, 08:42 AM

I called my dad and he says he wants to go so I'll see you on Saturday.

stepside454 · 10-10-2007, 03:32 PM

OK Cool, Arnold City park 11:00- 3:00. its at 61-67 on the south side of the meramac river. see yea than

Restrorob · 10-10-2007, 09:09 PM

John,

Just want to say....That is one SWEET lookin "Muscle Truck".

Your friend done a super job on the tail-gate also, I was wondering when that body shop was going to divorce that thing.

I had the same problem with my local body shop, They told me 2 weeks to paint new inner fender wells, Core support and battery box (off the truck).

They messed up on the paint and had to completely strip everything and re-paint, I finally got them back 6 mos. later. I then decided after painting heavy equipment and trailers for years I will do all body work and paint myself, I only let them do it because I didn't have time right then.

Some body shops talk nothing but

Again, That is one awesome truck !

stepside454 · 10-10-2007, 10:29 PM

thank you very much. Actually the body shop did the tailgate. My buddy greg AKA Mr.C did the pinstripes on the hump in the bed floor.

midwestcar · 10-11-2007, 12:36 AM

looks good man. maybe this upcoming year we can hook up!

stepside454 · 10-11-2007, 08:37 AM

Come to our all classic Chevy/GMC truck ralley this Sat. the 13thin Arnold MO @ Arnold City park.

hot trux · 10-11-2007, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by midwestcar

looks good man. maybe this upcoming year we can hook up!

Check out MIDWESTCAR's photo shoot in the new sport truck!!! He does killer work!!

abebummy26 · 10-11-2007, 11:52 AM

I've got some friends that Mudder knows to that have a 69 and a 79 show truck. I will go see them tonight, and find out if they wanna go down there. I hope they do because it would be awesome to ride down there with one of them.

stepside454 · 10-11-2007, 12:17 PM

that would be cool, I talked to randy (mudder) yesterday, he said he wants to come, but the UAW strike was possibly gonna hurt his wallet, but its already over, so I think hes gonna come. John

abebummy26 · 10-11-2007, 12:55 PM

Yeah I know how that UAW Crap can go my Grandpa worked for GM for 28 years at a stamping plant up near Chicago. Sometimes he would be out of work for such long periods of time that my Grandma would have to go to work somewhere.

midwestcar · 10-12-2007, 12:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stepside454

Come to our all classic Chevy/GMC truck ralley this Sat. the 13thin Arnold MO @ Arnold City park.

man id love to but right now im in "sema hell" so i'm not really doing anything till after that. hope its a good turnout and we will get together next year

midwestcar · 10-12-2007, 12:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hot trux

Check out MIDWESTCAR's photo shoot in the new sport truck!!! He does killer work!!

hey jeff thanks alot!!!!

bigtruck81 · 10-12-2007, 02:41 AM

is that the AC unit that is supposed to use the stock control panel? got any more pics of the install? i think my old 77 would like something like that.

10-03-2007, 10:01 AM	#26
hiway Mad Scientist Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Enola Arkansas Posts: 380	Re: back from body shop hell Truck is looking outstanding! Wouldn't change a thing except maybe a bumper for the rear...maybe. I take it the frame is notched? __________________ Everythang relates to Beer! 86 1/2ton on tons! sbc/465/208/D60/14/35's 81 Postal....with 468 bbc 97 Merc Marq comuter 07 Suburban 02 Danger Ranger

10-03-2007, 10:16 AM	#27
stepside454 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: st. louis area Posts: 1,551	Re: back from body shop hell Thanks, After the wreck I strongly considered a bumper, Im sure it would have saved it from some of the rear damage, but I really like the smooth look. yes the frame is notched. __________________ 75 GMC C-15 short/step factory 454, lowered

10-09-2007, 08:39 AM	#29
hot trux '85 Stepside Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: montgomery city mo. Posts: 360	Re: back from body shop hell Looks killer!!! Building a stepside myself!:

10-09-2007, 12:53 PM	#30
90gmc Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Seattle, Wa Posts: 7	Re: back from body shop hell Very clean truck, what an eye catcher.

10-09-2007, 03:56 PM	#31
stepside454 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: st. louis area Posts: 1,551	Re: back from body shop hell thank you __________________ 75 GMC C-15 short/step factory 454, lowered

10-09-2007, 08:49 PM	#32
abebummy26 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New Haven, MO Posts: 1,243	Re: back from body shop hell I wanna see it dang that thing is awesome I love steppers. I'm half tempted to build one as a sleeper when I get older. You gonna make it out to any shows in franklin county? I think Highway 30 is gonna do one next weekend at Villa ridge burger king. __________________ -Lincoln 1987 GMC S15 (soon to be a chevy clone) 2.5l, 4 speed, no ps, no pb, no ac Silence is golden, but duct tape is silver. Spoken by Cletus the hillbilly I like stickers... a whole bunch.

10-09-2007, 08:56 PM	#33
abebummy26 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New Haven, MO Posts: 1,243	Re: back from body shop hell Oops its at Dairy Queen in Washington. 6-9 on the 13th I'd really like to see your truck. It's the last cruise of the year by the way. __________________ -Lincoln 1987 GMC S15 (soon to be a chevy clone) 2.5l, 4 speed, no ps, no pb, no ac Silence is golden, but duct tape is silver. Spoken by Cletus the hillbilly I like stickers... a whole bunch.

10-09-2007, 09:07 PM	#34
abebummy26 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New Haven, MO Posts: 1,243	Re: back from body shop hell hey hot trux I'm suprised your profile doesn't say Montgomery, MO lol jk. Its good to know someone else from around here is on this board. I'm across the river. __________________ -Lincoln 1987 GMC S15 (soon to be a chevy clone) 2.5l, 4 speed, no ps, no pb, no ac Silence is golden, but duct tape is silver. Spoken by Cletus the hillbilly I like stickers... a whole bunch.

10-09-2007, 11:26 PM	#35
stepside454 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: st. louis area Posts: 1,551	Re: back from body shop hell we are having our annual Classic Chevy/GMC truck show in Arnold on the 13th. cmon over, itll be a good time. & than that night I'll be @ a cruise at burger King in Pevely. John Attached Images __________________ 75 GMC C-15 short/step factory 454, lowered Last edited by stepside454; 10-09-2007 at 11:27 PM. Reason: forgot something

10-09-2007, 11:36 PM	#36
abebummy26 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New Haven, MO Posts: 1,243	Re: back from body shop hell I might make it I dunno maybe I can talk my old man into going so he can pay for gas . __________________ -Lincoln 1987 GMC S15 (soon to be a chevy clone) 2.5l, 4 speed, no ps, no pb, no ac Silence is golden, but duct tape is silver. Spoken by Cletus the hillbilly I like stickers... a whole bunch.

10-10-2007, 08:13 AM	#37
stepside454 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: st. louis area Posts: 1,551	Re: back from body shop hell always thinkin....I like it. hitch a ride with Mudder67, he usually comes __________________ 75 GMC C-15 short/step factory 454, lowered

10-10-2007, 08:42 AM	#38
abebummy26 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New Haven, MO Posts: 1,243	Re: back from body shop hell I called my dad and he says he wants to go so I'll see you on Saturday. __________________ -Lincoln 1987 GMC S15 (soon to be a chevy clone) 2.5l, 4 speed, no ps, no pb, no ac Silence is golden, but duct tape is silver. Spoken by Cletus the hillbilly I like stickers... a whole bunch.

10-10-2007, 03:32 PM	#39
stepside454 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: st. louis area Posts: 1,551	Re: back from body shop hell OK Cool, Arnold City park 11:00- 3:00. its at 61-67 on the south side of the meramac river. see yea than __________________ 75 GMC C-15 short/step factory 454, lowered

10-10-2007, 09:09 PM	#40
Restrorob The One And Only !!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hole in the woods Florida Posts: 4,567	Re: back from body shop hell John, Just want to say....That is one SWEET lookin "Muscle Truck". Your friend done a super job on the tail-gate also, I was wondering when that body shop was going to divorce that thing. I had the same problem with my local body shop, They told me 2 weeks to paint new inner fender wells, Core support and battery box (off the truck). They messed up on the paint and had to completely strip everything and re-paint, I finally got them back 6 mos. later. I then decided after painting heavy equipment and trailers for years I will do all body work and paint myself, I only let them do it because I didn't have time right then. Some body shops talk nothing but Again, That is one awesome truck ! __________________ 93 Jeep XJ 88 Buick La Sabra Toys; 88 TA-GTA in the works.... 97 GMC Ext. Cab 502 Crate 5 Spd......Sucks Gas But Haulz Azz ! The primary function of an Engineer is to make it difficult for the Fabricator and impossible for the Mechanic. *"Why go out preserved when you can go out beat up, worn out, sliding in sideways screaming, Holy Sh!t What A Ride" !!!*

10-10-2007, 10:29 PM	#41
stepside454 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: st. louis area Posts: 1,551	Re: back from body shop hell thank you very much. Actually the body shop did the tailgate. My buddy greg AKA Mr.C did the pinstripes on the hump in the bed floor. Attached Images __________________ 75 GMC C-15 short/step factory 454, lowered



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10-11-2007, 12:36 AM	#42
midwestcar Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: new baden illinois Posts: 104	Re: back from body shop hell looks good man. maybe this upcoming year we can hook up! __________________ mike midwest images http://www.myspace.com/midwestpaintandmetal http://www.webshots.com/user/midwestimages http://www.midwest-images.com

10-11-2007, 08:37 AM	#43
stepside454 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: st. louis area Posts: 1,551	Re: back from body shop hell Come to our all classic Chevy/GMC truck ralley this Sat. the 13thin Arnold MO @ Arnold City park. Attached Images __________________ 75 GMC C-15 short/step factory 454, lowered

10-11-2007, 11:52 AM	#45
abebummy26 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New Haven, MO Posts: 1,243	Re: back from body shop hell I've got some friends that Mudder knows to that have a 69 and a 79 show truck. I will go see them tonight, and find out if they wanna go down there. I hope they do because it would be awesome to ride down there with one of them. __________________ -Lincoln 1987 GMC S15 (soon to be a chevy clone) 2.5l, 4 speed, no ps, no pb, no ac Silence is golden, but duct tape is silver. Spoken by Cletus the hillbilly I like stickers... a whole bunch.

10-11-2007, 12:17 PM	#46
stepside454 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: st. louis area Posts: 1,551	Re: back from body shop hell that would be cool, I talked to randy (mudder) yesterday, he said he wants to come, but the UAW strike was possibly gonna hurt his wallet, but its already over, so I think hes gonna come. John __________________ 75 GMC C-15 short/step factory 454, lowered

10-11-2007, 12:55 PM	#47
abebummy26 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New Haven, MO Posts: 1,243	Re: back from body shop hell Yeah I know how that UAW Crap can go my Grandpa worked for GM for 28 years at a stamping plant up near Chicago. Sometimes he would be out of work for such long periods of time that my Grandma would have to go to work somewhere. __________________ -Lincoln 1987 GMC S15 (soon to be a chevy clone) 2.5l, 4 speed, no ps, no pb, no ac Silence is golden, but duct tape is silver. Spoken by Cletus the hillbilly I like stickers... a whole bunch.

10-12-2007, 02:41 AM	#50
bigtruck81 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: northern, in Posts: 350	Re: back from body shop hell is that the AC unit that is supposed to use the stock control panel? got any more pics of the install? i think my old 77 would like something like that.

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