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mas09ts · 03-04-2009, 01:02 PM

Hey thanks guys.

mas09ts · 03-17-2009, 10:06 PM

Heres a few update pictures . . . took it on its first small voyage this evening.

**thelonerife** · 03-17-2009, 10:42 PM

looks good Mitch. You should be driving that thing regularly soon right?

**Palf70Step** · 03-18-2009, 05:39 PM

Looking real good. Do us a favor though and ditch the fire starter air filter as soon as you can. You don't need to loose your truck after all your hard work because of a fire.

killacheyenne · 03-18-2009, 07:19 PM

whats wrong with that air cleaner. i have been running one like that for everyday for a little over a year

VA72C10 · 03-18-2009, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by killacheyenne

whats wrong with that air cleaner. i have been running one like that for everyday for a little over a year

Basically, if your engine backfires through the carb, that foam filter WILL catch fire and most likely burn at least your hood and possibly your entire truck. I had one on a camaro and had this happen...gratefully I was working on the timing so the hood was up and I was able to yank the filter off before it caused a major problem.

VA72C10 · 03-18-2009, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by mas09ts

Heres a few update pictures . . . took it on its first small voyage this evening.

Looks good...I agree on the air cleaner...I thought you were gonna run the one that came on the truck?

allen123 · 03-18-2009, 10:55 PM

Looks awesome what kind of primer are you using?
Is it rattle can dupli color?

mas09ts · 03-19-2009, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

Looks good...I agree on the air cleaner...I thought you were gonna run the one that came on the truck?

I was going to but it was to big and bulky. . . I may return that air cleaner since you guys said that and get a more traditional one.

mas09ts · 03-19-2009, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by allen123

Looks awesome what kind of primer are you using?
Is it rattle can dupli color?

Yeah thats my dupli-color rattle can job for winter, just so it it wouldn't rust. Gonna spray some of the real stuff hopefully here soon.

mas09ts · 03-19-2009, 08:37 PM

Ok I found the air cleaner, I belive that I will get . . .

oldblue1968chevy · 03-19-2009, 08:59 PM

lookin good gettin more progress done than me lol all im doin is drivin the sob gonna do any disc or suspension upgrades or no

mas09ts · 03-19-2009, 09:03 PM

would love to do the disc brake upgrade at least on the front, but all the way around would be nice, and put coils out back and also the gas tank between the frame rails.

oldblue1968chevy · 03-19-2009, 09:05 PM

you and me is in the same boat brother

mas09ts · 03-19-2009, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by oldblue1968chevy

you and me is in the same boat brother

true very true, Can't wait till its get warm and lawns get to growing so I can make some green $$$$$

mas09ts · 03-19-2009, 09:20 PM

there for a second, I thought my pics messed up

VA72C10 · 03-19-2009, 09:24 PM

I like that aircleaner design.....thought about it for mine...Truck is looking really good and you've made great progress!!!

mas09ts · 03-19-2009, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

I like that aircleaner design.....thought about it for mine...Truck is looking really good and you've made great progress!!!

hey thanks

mas09ts · 03-24-2009, 08:35 PM

Well, I've pulled it apart once again, This time I'm gonna swap motor mounts, and fix my shift linkage correctly, remove the rest of the 3spd. tranny crossmember, pulled it all apart in an hour yesterday evening. May put power steering on it while its easy to get to and change some shocks also. Painted the frame and front suspension this evening.

mas09ts · 03-24-2009, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by thelonerife

looks good Mitch. You should be driving that thing regularly soon right?

Gosh I hope so, hope this is the last time i pull the motor out.
This time things will be right.

**Palf70Step** · 03-24-2009, 09:43 PM

I keep wondering how many times will come apart again in the name of going back together.

Nice job on the cleanup!

mas09ts · 03-24-2009, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Palf70Step

I keep wondering how many times will come apart again in the name of going back together.

Nice job on the cleanup!

hey Thanks Bill, i just hope this is the final time it is out, but it will be right now and will sit where its supposed to. Maybe it'll get back together here soon, I'm on Spring Break next week, hopefully already have the motor back in this weekend, then get the bodywork done next week.

VA72C10 · 03-24-2009, 09:57 PM

Sometimes we have to take a step back to take two steps forward...looks like it's going to be well worth it to make it look and function better.

mas09ts · 04-02-2009, 12:12 AM

Well she's back together and better that before, no leaks this time. it is in the correct v8 position too. i'll post pics tommorrow.

mas09ts · 04-02-2009, 03:41 PM

Ok here guys is the pictures, I also got rid of the firestarter air cleaner, and made my own from my old six cylinder air cleaner, cleaned the wiring up also. here ya go . . .

03-04-2009, 01:02 PM	#76
mas09ts Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Gate City VA Posts: 576	Re: 1970 GMC Stepside Redbuild Hey thanks guys. __________________ 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

03-17-2009, 10:06 PM	#77
mas09ts Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Gate City VA Posts: 576	Re: 1970 GMC Stepside Redbuild Heres a few update pictures . . . took it on its first small voyage this evening. __________________ 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; 03-17-2009 at 10:09 PM.

03-17-2009, 10:42 PM	#78
thelonerife Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Clarksville TN 37043 Posts: 8,702	Re: 1970 GMC Stepside Redbuild looks good Mitch. You should be driving that thing regularly soon right? __________________ Chuck 68swb Fleetside build ''Choncho'' http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374892 My trailer redo http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...69#post5893869 Chuy my 59 bug http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653798 Putnam 87 GMC Shop truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707687

03-18-2009, 05:39 PM	#79
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,086	Re: 1970 GMC Stepside Redbuild Looking real good. Do us a favor though and ditch the fire starter air filter as soon as you can. You don't need to loose your truck after all your hard work because of a fire. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

03-18-2009, 07:19 PM	#80
killacheyenne Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Arkansas Posts: 153	Re: 1970 GMC Stepside Redbuild whats wrong with that air cleaner. i have been running one like that for everyday for a little over a year __________________ 72 cheyenne super 83 chevy...4x4...454

03-18-2009, 10:55 PM	#83
allen123 It'll buff out Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Blanchard,Ok Posts: 1,376	Re: 1970 GMC Stepside Redbuild Looks awesome what kind of primer are you using? Is it rattle can dupli color? __________________ 1972 Chevy c10 swb 2008 CBR600RR Grafitti edition My Build Cody Allen

03-19-2009, 08:37 PM	#86
mas09ts Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Gate City VA Posts: 576	Re: 1970 GMC Stepside Redbuild Ok I found the air cleaner, I belive that I will get . . . __________________ 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

03-19-2009, 08:59 PM	#87
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: 1970 GMC Stepside Redbuild lookin good gettin more progress done than me lol all im doin is drivin the sob gonna do any disc or suspension upgrades or no __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

03-19-2009, 09:03 PM	#88
mas09ts Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Gate City VA Posts: 576	Re: 1970 GMC Stepside Redbuild would love to do the disc brake upgrade at least on the front, but all the way around would be nice, and put coils out back and also the gas tank between the frame rails. __________________ 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

03-19-2009, 09:05 PM	#89
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: 1970 GMC Stepside Redbuild you and me is in the same boat brother __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

03-19-2009, 09:20 PM	#91
mas09ts Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Gate City VA Posts: 576	Re: 1970 GMC Stepside Redbuild there for a second, I thought my pics messed up __________________ 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; 03-19-2009 at 09:59 PM.

03-19-2009, 09:24 PM	#92
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 1970 GMC Stepside Redbuild I like that aircleaner design.....thought about it for mine...Truck is looking really good and you've made great progress!!! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

03-24-2009, 08:35 PM	#94
mas09ts Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Gate City VA Posts: 576	Re: 1970 GMC Stepside Redbuild Well, I've pulled it apart once again, This time I'm gonna swap motor mounts, and fix my shift linkage correctly, remove the rest of the 3spd. tranny crossmember, pulled it all apart in an hour yesterday evening. May put power steering on it while its easy to get to and change some shocks also. Painted the frame and front suspension this evening. __________________ 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; 03-24-2009 at 08:36 PM.

03-24-2009, 09:43 PM	#96
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,086	Re: 1970 GMC Stepside Redbuild I keep wondering how many times will come apart again in the name of going back together. Nice job on the cleanup! __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

03-24-2009, 09:57 PM	#98
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 1970 GMC Stepside Redbuild Sometimes we have to take a step back to take two steps forward...looks like it's going to be well worth it to make it look and function better. __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.



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04-02-2009, 12:12 AM	#99
mas09ts Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Gate City VA Posts: 576	Re: 1970 GMC Stepside Redbuild Well she's back together and better that before, no leaks this time. it is in the correct v8 position too. i'll post pics tommorrow. __________________ 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

04-02-2009, 03:41 PM	#100
mas09ts Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Gate City VA Posts: 576	Re: 1970 GMC Stepside Redbuild Ok here guys is the pictures, I also got rid of the firestarter air cleaner, and made my own from my old six cylinder air cleaner, cleaned the wiring up also. here ya go . . . __________________ 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

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