Blake's 67 GMC stepside build

[reaper71]

Pic #1. The new power plant..
Pic #2. The rear was removed so we could mockup the flip..
Pic #3. The flip...
Pic #4. First look with the back down..

This will NOT be a slammed truck he wanted to lower than stock but more comfortable to drive...

[reaper71]

Update....

Pic #1. The brakes coming apart..
Pic #2. As you can see this is a Snotted up mess!! (needs some love)
Pic #3. Chassis was coated with rust encapsulator..
Pic #4. 2nd shot..

[Advanced Design]

Love the LS...big fan.

Frame looks good Mark.

[reaper71]

Thank you sir!!

[reaper71]

So after getting the entire frame coated I then started to get the new "C" notch layed out so it could be installed..

Pic #1. The layout of notch.
Pic #2. The new notch in place. I weld mine in rather than bolting..
Pic #3. The backside of notch.
Pic #4. The passenger side..

[yj4000]

That's coming along nice. About how much encapsulator did it take to cover the frame.

Thanks, Ryan

[reaper71]

I think it was about 1/2 a QT

[reaper71]

Ok, in this update I have jumped ahead....At this point the chassis was painted all black and the control arms have been rebuilt.
I used energy suspension bushings for the arms and moog ball joints.
Pic #1. The components being painted silver for a contrast..
Pic #2. The rear springs..(if you look close it has poly bushing in the eye.I turned them down to fit the eye) I did this because the small sleeve version was not poly.
Pic #3. The front parts..
Pic #4. I made a template for the front shocks..this is a brace to keep the mounts from flexing so much.
Pic #5. a look at what it will look like

[reaper71]

Finished piece..

[yj4000]

Thanks. That's not bad. That helps me figure out how much I will need.

Ryan

[RockinKees]

Chassis is looking great!!

[Advanced Design]

Looks really good...liking the contrast.

[reaper71]

Thank's guys for the compliments!!

A.D. I wanted something to have a little POP rather than just boring black lol..

[Justin@EntropyRad]

nice work so far...the pic of the parts getting painted on the ladders is funny

[reaper71]

Pic #1. Rear end painted..
Pic #2. rear end in place..
Pic #3. another view..
Pic #4. The new C.P.P motor mounts installed..
Pic #5. chassis together..

[that_red_c10]

really nice! cant wait to see the finished product

[yj4000]

Like the contrast also. Its coming along nice.

Ryan

[Advanced Design]

Since I was a little kid there is something about a really clean nicely painted chassis with new hardware that speeds up the pulse. Still does...looks great!

[yj4000]

Originally Posted by Advanced Design

Since I was a little kid there is something about a really clean nicely painted chassis with new hardware that speeds up the pulse. Still does...looks great!

Yea I feel the same way. When I see this part of a build in a thread, magazine, or in person I just love it. Not sure why. But I do.

Ryan.

[reaper71]

RedC10,yj4000 and A.D
thanks guys...I will agree...it makes you feel like you are finally getting somewhere when it gets to this point.
Then the reality sets in and quickly ( oh crap I have a long way to go)

[reaper71]

And speaking of...
Pic #1. The engine set in place..
Pic #2. This is the passenger side inner cab corner
Pic #3. The underside of the cab...Its pretty ugly!!
Pic #4. Passenger side support (or lack there of..)
Pic #5. Drivers side support...

[Advanced Design]

Those CPP mounts look to be a good set up for the LS.

Yep, rust worms got it....looking forward to the cure.

[oldman3]

Originally Posted by Advanced Design

Those CPP mounts look to be a good set up for the LS.

Yep, rust worms got it....looking forward to the cure.

Hey Doug, correction on the motor mounts. They are Early Classic (ECE) mounts not CPP...Jim

[Advanced Design]

Thanks Jim! The mounts look well designed. And I notice the AC compressor clears on this frame. The LS packages nicely.

[reaper71]

It does clear pretty good...may end up getting a diff. setup for the ac brackets do to the new A/C kit came with the sanden pump so will need a new bracket for the diff. pump..

Originally Posted by Advanced Design

Thanks Jim! The mounts look well designed. And I notice the AC compressor clears on this frame. The LS packages nicely.