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TA_C10 · 08-17-2020, 02:07 PM

TA_C10 · 08-17-2020, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by 1971Stepside

Took a quick trip to KC on Friday and picked up my re-chromed vent window pieces. They turned out great. Now to fight the rivets. I did put the new glass in the chrome channels. That was pretty easy once I got all the butyl off everything.

So I just ordered a rivet kit for my vent windows from LMCTruck. BrothersTrucks was out of stock. It is supposed to come with everything, pivot rivets, wing rivets, and the punch tool to install. BrothersTrucks.com has a really nice video on installing these start to finish so I plan to follow that. I won't get to mine for a couple weeks as I am currently doing bodywork and about to throw down some paint next weekend. So any tips you might have would be much appreciated!!

**1971Stepside** · 08-18-2020, 09:23 AM

During the inside cab re-sand I had them go ahead and fill all the seams in the door jambs. I think they turned out really clean. I've got to stop finding more things to do or this thing will never get painted.

Custom 68 · 08-18-2020, 11:04 AM

Step away from the truck... Ha I joke. Now is certainly the time to get what you want otherwise you will always wish you had. Somethings can be done in the future but not that. They do look very clean.
You may have posted before but what door seals are you going with, I don't remember?

**1971Stepside** · 08-18-2020, 02:25 PM

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You may have posted before but what door seals are you going with, I don't remember?

You are right Dave. I need to just stay away.

On the seals I tried the Civic seals first. Loved the fit, but didn't like the unfinished look on the inside of the cab. I now have the new precision seals, but I'm sure they are going to require the slamming of the doors. We are going to put them in the paint booth when the heat is cranked up for the paint to try to soften them some before we install them. I'll keep you posted on how they work once we get her back together.

Custom 68 · 08-18-2020, 04:56 PM

That's what I thought. these must be the "clip" on versions? I will be interested to see the pictures of them on.

**1971Stepside** · 08-24-2020, 10:56 AM

Dave - yes, they are the press on versions. I'll keep you posted on how well they fit.

I worked on my vent windows this weekend. Figured out the rivets and was moving along really well until I went to put the pivot rivets in. Seems the special place I put them so they wouldn't get lost didn't work out so well as there was only one there. I turned the garage upside down with no luck. Guess I will order two more.

I did order the Hooker Blackheart exhaust system. Hopefully, that works. Anyone here use it on their truck?

Low Elco · 08-24-2020, 12:00 PM

I have the Precision press on's. Shutting very firmly is required.

MarKist · 08-25-2020, 02:36 PM

I want to start out by saying great job on the truck and keeping the dream alive, I just sat here and read your whole build.

cant wait to see it after paint. thanks for the inspiration! keep up the good work, the way it looks you will have it back together say by Christmas...

**1971Stepside** · 08-26-2020, 02:29 PM

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I want to start out by saying great job on the truck and keeping the dream alive, I just sat here and read your whole build. cant wait to see it after paint. thanks for the inspiration! keep up the good work, the way it looks you will have it back together say by Christmas...

I appreciate you taking the time to look through it. Glad you like it and I really like hearing from others as it is great motivation.

**1971Stepside** · 08-26-2020, 02:31 PM

Got home at lunch today to find a Hooker on my front porch. My wife helped me carry her in.

**1971Stepside** · 08-27-2020, 09:21 AM

This was supposed to be my weekend project, but I couldn't wait to see how this kit fit. Opened up the box and upon inventory of the parts I found two brackets were missing. Called Holley and they are sending them out. Just used zip ties for mock up.

First impression is very good on the quality of the welds and overall appearance of the system. I finger tightened the brackets to the frame and started hanging. Within 10 minutes I had the system installed (no clamps etc.). Can't believe how well it fits. I will have to figure out the connection to the Speed Engineering headers, but they line up nicely. Would absolutely recommend this kit. I went with the 2.5" exhaust.

Custom 68 · 08-27-2020, 12:47 PM

That fits slick Shannon.

**MDPotter** · 08-27-2020, 05:09 PM

That does fit really well! I envy you guys and your coil spring trucks...

**1971Stepside** · 08-28-2020, 02:47 PM

Seat belts finally arrived!! Ordered from seatbelts plus. They are very nice and the color match with my interior is very good. Coming together! Heading to the shop to see if we are painting on Monday....fingers crossed.

**derotoreut** · 08-28-2020, 04:33 PM

That exhaust kit looks great. Like to see rear exit pictures when you have a chance. Thanks.

TA_C10 · 08-28-2020, 11:28 PM

Those belts look really nice, almost too good lol

**1971Stepside** · 08-31-2020, 09:36 AM

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That exhaust kit looks great. Like to see rear exit pictures when you have a chance. Thanks.

Here are a couple shots of the rear exit. They make this kit with an option side exit. I won't do final adjusting obviously until the body and bumper is on.

**1971Stepside** · 08-31-2020, 09:38 AM

Wrapped up the vent windows this weekend. I think the hardest part was installing the new glass. Overall they went together pretty nicely and the re-chrome was worth the wait.

TA_C10 · 08-31-2020, 11:04 AM

Those exhaust brackets for the rear are superb. And re-chroming the vent windows turned out really nice. I just cleaned mine up, polished them with fine grit roloc disk. They looked pretty good till I see yours lol. I will have to buff mine now to get the shine out of them. Nice job!

Which vent window handles did you go with?

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**1971Stepside** · 08-31-2020, 11:30 AM

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Which vent window handles did you go with?

Stock type from LMC

siggyfreud · 08-31-2020, 12:18 PM

Did those exhaust hangers come with the kit? They're probably the most robust hangers I think I've seen.

**1971Stepside** · 08-31-2020, 12:22 PM

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Did those exhaust hangers come with the kit? They're probably the most robust hangers I think I've seen.

They did. They are way over done, but I think they designed them that way so they would use existing holes in the frame so you don't have to drill new ones. I'll paint them red and they will disappear a little.

**1971Stepside** · 09-02-2020, 09:13 AM

Well Well Well...more to come soon.

**MDPotter** · 09-02-2020, 09:17 AM

Finally some color! Are they cutting and buffing too?

08-17-2020, 02:07 PM	#501
TA_C10 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Texas Posts: 1,353	Re: 1971 Stepside LS Build __________________ TA_C10 Stage 1 build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=8333444 "It's only money".

08-18-2020, 09:23 AM	#503
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,932	Re: 1971 Stepside LS Build During the inside cab re-sand I had them go ahead and fill all the seams in the door jambs. I think they turned out really clean. I've got to stop finding more things to do or this thing will never get painted. Attached Images __________________ 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." Last edited by 1971Stepside; 08-18-2020 at 09:26 AM. Reason: typo

08-18-2020, 11:04 AM	#504
Custom 68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,939	Re: 1971 Stepside LS Build Step away from the truck... Ha I joke. Now is certainly the time to get what you want otherwise you will always wish you had. Somethings can be done in the future but not that. They do look very clean. You may have posted before but what door seals are you going with, I don't remember? __________________ Dave 1968 Custom Chevy with turbo charged 5.3 gen III 4l80e swap 1967-71 GMC 3/4 ton long step 4x4 (not sure what year exactly?) "A good friend will bail you out of jail...but a true friend will be sitting next to you saying "that was frekin awesome". "If it doesn't fit force it...If it breaks then it needed to be replaced anyway!"

08-18-2020, 04:56 PM	#506
Custom 68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,939	Re: 1971 Stepside LS Build That's what I thought. these must be the "clip" on versions? I will be interested to see the pictures of them on. __________________ Dave 1968 Custom Chevy with turbo charged 5.3 gen III 4l80e swap 1967-71 GMC 3/4 ton long step 4x4 (not sure what year exactly?) "A good friend will bail you out of jail...but a true friend will be sitting next to you saying "that was frekin awesome". "If it doesn't fit force it...If it breaks then it needed to be replaced anyway!"

08-24-2020, 10:56 AM	#507
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,932	Re: 1971 Stepside LS Build Dave - yes, they are the press on versions. I'll keep you posted on how well they fit. I worked on my vent windows this weekend. Figured out the rivets and was moving along really well until I went to put the pivot rivets in. Seems the special place I put them so they wouldn't get lost didn't work out so well as there was only one there. I turned the garage upside down with no luck. Guess I will order two more. I did order the Hooker Blackheart exhaust system. Hopefully, that works. Anyone here use it on their truck? __________________ 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."

08-24-2020, 12:00 PM	#508
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: 1971 Stepside LS Build I have the Precision press on's. Shutting very firmly is required. __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

08-25-2020, 02:36 PM	#509
MarKist Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Gas House N.C. Posts: 65	Re: 1971 Stepside LS Build I want to start out by saying great job on the truck and keeping the dream alive, I just sat here and read your whole build. cant wait to see it after paint. thanks for the inspiration! keep up the good work, the way it looks you will have it back together say by Christmas... __________________ Markist oh well,..you'll have that!!

08-26-2020, 02:31 PM	#511
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,932	Re: 1971 Stepside LS Build Got home at lunch today to find a Hooker on my front porch. My wife helped me carry her in. Attached Images __________________ 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."

08-27-2020, 09:21 AM	#512
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,932	Re: 1971 Stepside LS Build This was supposed to be my weekend project, but I couldn't wait to see how this kit fit. Opened up the box and upon inventory of the parts I found two brackets were missing. Called Holley and they are sending them out. Just used zip ties for mock up. First impression is very good on the quality of the welds and overall appearance of the system. I finger tightened the brackets to the frame and started hanging. Within 10 minutes I had the system installed (no clamps etc.). Can't believe how well it fits. I will have to figure out the connection to the Speed Engineering headers, but they line up nicely. Would absolutely recommend this kit. I went with the 2.5" exhaust. Attached Images __________________ 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."

08-27-2020, 12:47 PM	#513
Custom 68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,939	Re: 1971 Stepside LS Build That fits slick Shannon. __________________ Dave 1968 Custom Chevy with turbo charged 5.3 gen III 4l80e swap 1967-71 GMC 3/4 ton long step 4x4 (not sure what year exactly?) "A good friend will bail you out of jail...but a true friend will be sitting next to you saying "that was frekin awesome". "If it doesn't fit force it...If it breaks then it needed to be replaced anyway!"

08-27-2020, 05:09 PM	#514
MDPotter Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Western Colorado Posts: 1,165	Re: 1971 Stepside LS Build That does fit really well! I envy you guys and your coil spring trucks... __________________ 1964 Chevy C10 - Gen IV 5.3 Restomod http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=768632 1968 GMC C15 - Gen III 6.0 Restomod http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=772047 1969 Chevy C10 - Restoration http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=809184 1978 Chevy Scottsdale K20 1993 Chevy C1500 - 5.3/T56 swapped 2008 Silverado Duramax

08-28-2020, 02:47 PM	#515
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,932	Re: 1971 Stepside LS Build Seat belts finally arrived!! Ordered from seatbelts plus. They are very nice and the color match with my interior is very good. Coming together! Heading to the shop to see if we are painting on Monday....fingers crossed. Attached Images __________________ 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."

08-28-2020, 04:33 PM	#516
derotoreut Roto Reuter thats the name... Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Darien, NY Posts: 1,853	Re: 1971 Stepside LS Build That exhaust kit looks great. Like to see rear exit pictures when you have a chance. Thanks. __________________ ~ Dan My 70 K10 SWB build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=782232 My 71 SWB build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651394 1970 SWB Fleet K10 4X4, 5.3L LM7, 4L60E, Dakota Digital RTX, Vintage Air, Ididit tilt 1971 SWB Fleet C10 - Original SWB Arizona truck, new custom restoration project "Kick out your motor and drive while you're still alive - kick it out!" - Heart 1977

08-28-2020, 11:28 PM	#517
TA_C10 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Texas Posts: 1,353	Re: 1971 Stepside LS Build Those belts look really nice, almost too good lol __________________ TA_C10 Stage 1 build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=8333444 "It's only money".

08-31-2020, 09:38 AM	#519
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,932	Re: 1971 Stepside LS Build Wrapped up the vent windows this weekend. I think the hardest part was installing the new glass. Overall they went together pretty nicely and the re-chrome was worth the wait. Attached Images __________________ 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."



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08-31-2020, 11:04 AM	#520
TA_C10 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Texas Posts: 1,353	Re: 1971 Stepside LS Build Those exhaust brackets for the rear are superb. And re-chroming the vent windows turned out really nice. I just cleaned mine up, polished them with fine grit roloc disk. They looked pretty good till I see yours lol. I will have to buff mine now to get the shine out of them. Nice job! Which vent window handles did you go with? . __________________ TA_C10 Stage 1 build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=8333444 "It's only money".

08-31-2020, 12:18 PM	#522
siggyfreud Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Portland Posts: 1,330	Re: 1971 Stepside LS Build Did those exhaust hangers come with the kit? They're probably the most robust hangers I think I've seen. __________________ Current Build - Project "Ghost of Poseidon" 72 C10 Pro-touring build Previous Build - 66 GMC Pro-touring build. Sold.

09-02-2020, 09:13 AM	#524
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,932	Re: 1971 Stepside LS Build Well Well Well...more to come soon. Attached Images __________________ 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."

09-02-2020, 09:17 AM	#525
MDPotter Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Western Colorado Posts: 1,165	Re: 1971 Stepside LS Build Finally some color! Are they cutting and buffing too? __________________ 1964 Chevy C10 - Gen IV 5.3 Restomod http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=768632 1968 GMC C15 - Gen III 6.0 Restomod http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=772047 1969 Chevy C10 - Restoration http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=809184 1978 Chevy Scottsdale K20 1993 Chevy C1500 - 5.3/T56 swapped 2008 Silverado Duramax

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