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oldblue1968chevy · 06-29-2009, 11:24 PM

looks good!! gona look real good when ya paint her....i think when ya start drivin it alot disc brakes should be in your future lol.......

mas09ts · 06-29-2009, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by oldblue1968chevy

looks good!! gona look real good when ya paint her....i think when ya start drivin it alot disc brakes should be in your future lol.......

I found 73-76 frame with disc brakes,but i dont believe i'll swap it yet. It is also where im gonna get my power steering stuff tomorrow.

**thelonerife** · 07-06-2009, 10:38 PM

Looks good Mitch! Your gettin it done.

mas09ts · 07-08-2009, 05:25 PM

Well its got a complete grill in it now. Put her eyebrows on. . .

**Palf70Step** · 07-08-2009, 05:58 PM

That helped a whole lot. Now she looks super classy!!

mas09ts · 07-08-2009, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Palf70Step

That helped a whole lot. Now she looks super classy!!

Yeah i thought it made a major difference too.

mas09ts · 07-12-2009, 10:15 PM

Oh son she's got power steering on er' now. So much easier to steer now, I'll post better pics sometime.

**thelonerife** · 07-12-2009, 10:36 PM

Looks good mitch. I know you'll like the ps. Hey i think your alt. belt has flipped. you may want to get a new one.

mas09ts · 07-12-2009, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by thelonerife

Looks good mitch. I know you'll like the ps. Hey i think your alt. belt has flipped. you may want to get a new one.

Yeah the power steering is great I can already tell. That alternator belt is a new one and the the V is down, I know i thought that belt looked funny too.

**thelonerife** · 07-13-2009, 09:47 PM

oh okay my bad.

mas09ts · 08-02-2009, 09:56 PM

Well I've got updates, yeah guys ive not disappeared since my last post. I've relocated my gas tank to the rear, installed new defroster vents, carpet, weatherstripping, door sills, new marker lights. . .some fotos for you . . .

mas09ts · 08-02-2009, 09:58 PM

mas09ts · 08-02-2009, 10:01 PM

oh yeah power steering is an awesome thing lol.....

mas09ts · 08-02-2009, 11:48 PM

Im gonna try to get it back together tomorrow. . . hopefully

**Palf70Step** · 08-04-2009, 04:54 AM

It gets better and better with each little step. Nice job!

mas09ts · 08-04-2009, 10:07 PM

Thanks Bill.

mas09ts · 08-06-2009, 12:05 PM

mas09ts · 08-06-2009, 12:09 PM

Got my gas tank installed. . .

mas09ts · 08-06-2009, 12:10 PM

And I almost got the old gas tank hole fixed and smoothed out.

VA72C10 · 08-06-2009, 12:15 PM

More good progress man!

jojo · 08-06-2009, 02:10 PM

I like how you've done the gas tank filler. Something like that is in my future.

Cool dog too! Mine won't sit still long enough for a photo op like that.

Any recent pics of the inside of the cab with the old tank removed?

mas09ts · 08-06-2009, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by jojo

I like how you've done the gas tank filler. Something like that is in my future.

Cool dog too! Mine won't sit still long enough for a photo op like that.

Any recent pics of the inside of the cab with the old tank removed?

I'll take some pics behind the seat, now i have alot more space behind it.

mcbassin · 08-09-2009, 11:21 AM

Looks really good! I just got through the whole build. Keep going!

mas09ts · 08-17-2009, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by jojo

I like how you've done the gas tank filler. Something like that is in my future.

Cool dog too! Mine won't sit still long enough for a photo op like that.

Any recent pics of the inside of the cab with the old tank removed?

Yeah i got pics of behind the seat . . .

mas09ts · 08-17-2009, 12:30 PM

Anyways Here some more pics, and i think the ole quadrajet has kinda went kapoof, I think it may be time for something new.

06-29-2009, 11:24 PM	#1
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: 1970 GMC Stepside Redbuild looks good!! gona look real good when ya paint her....i think when ya start drivin it alot disc brakes should be in your future lol....... __________________ 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

07-06-2009, 10:38 PM	#3
thelonerife Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Clarksville TN 37043 Posts: 8,702	Re: 1970 GMC Stepside Redbuild Looks good Mitch! Your gettin it done. __________________ 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

07-08-2009, 05:25 PM	#4
mas09ts Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Gate City VA Posts: 576	Re: 1970 GMC Stepside Redbuild Well its got a complete grill in it now. Put her eyebrows on. . . __________________ 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; 07-08-2009 at 05:26 PM.

07-08-2009, 05:58 PM	#5
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,997	Re: 1970 GMC Stepside Redbuild That helped a whole lot. Now she looks super classy!! __________________ 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!

07-12-2009, 10:15 PM	#7
mas09ts Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Gate City VA Posts: 576	Re: 1970 GMC Stepside Redbuild Oh son she's got power steering on er' now. So much easier to steer now, I'll post better pics sometime. __________________ 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

07-12-2009, 10:36 PM	#8
thelonerife Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Clarksville TN 37043 Posts: 8,702	Re: 1970 GMC Stepside Redbuild Looks good mitch. I know you'll like the ps. Hey i think your alt. belt has flipped. you may want to get a new one. __________________ 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

07-13-2009, 09:47 PM	#10
thelonerife Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Clarksville TN 37043 Posts: 8,702	Re: 1970 GMC Stepside Redbuild oh okay my bad. __________________ 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

08-02-2009, 09:56 PM	#11
mas09ts Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Gate City VA Posts: 576	Re: 1970 GMC Stepside Redbuild Well I've got updates, yeah guys ive not disappeared since my last post. I've relocated my gas tank to the rear, installed new defroster vents, carpet, weatherstripping, door sills, new marker lights. . .some fotos for you . . . __________________ 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; 08-02-2009 at 09:57 PM.

08-02-2009, 09:58 PM	#12
mas09ts Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Gate City VA Posts: 576	Re: 1970 GMC Stepside Redbuild __________________ 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

08-02-2009, 10:01 PM	#13
mas09ts Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Gate City VA Posts: 576	Re: 1970 GMC Stepside Redbuild oh yeah power steering is an awesome thing lol..... __________________ 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

08-02-2009, 11:48 PM	#14
mas09ts Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Gate City VA Posts: 576	Re: 1970 GMC Stepside Redbuild Im gonna try to get it back together tomorrow. . . hopefully __________________ 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

08-04-2009, 04:54 AM	#15
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,997	Re: 1970 GMC Stepside Redbuild It gets better and better with each little step. Nice job! __________________ 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!

08-04-2009, 10:07 PM	#16
mas09ts Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Gate City VA Posts: 576	Re: 1970 GMC Stepside Redbuild Thanks Bill. __________________ 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

08-06-2009, 12:05 PM	#17
mas09ts Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Gate City VA Posts: 576	Re: 1970 GMC Stepside Redbuild __________________ 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

08-06-2009, 12:09 PM	#18
mas09ts Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Gate City VA Posts: 576	Re: 1970 GMC Stepside Redbuild Got my gas tank installed. . . __________________ 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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08-06-2009, 12:10 PM	#19
mas09ts Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Gate City VA Posts: 576	Re: 1970 GMC Stepside Redbuild And I almost got the old gas tank hole fixed and smoothed out. __________________ 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; 08-06-2009 at 12:12 PM.

08-06-2009, 12:15 PM	#20
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 1970 GMC Stepside Redbuild More good progress man! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

08-06-2009, 02:10 PM	#21
jojo printing is my trade Join Date: May 2009 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 349	Re: 1970 GMC Stepside Redbuild I like how you've done the gas tank filler. Something like that is in my future. Cool dog too! Mine won't sit still long enough for a photo op like that. Any recent pics of the inside of the cab with the old tank removed? __________________ Jojo's '70 stepside build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=344184

08-09-2009, 11:21 AM	#23
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: 1970 GMC Stepside Redbuild Looks really good! I just got through the whole build. Keep going! __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

08-17-2009, 12:30 PM	#25
mas09ts Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Gate City VA Posts: 576	Re: 1970 GMC Stepside Redbuild Anyways Here some more pics, and i think the ole quadrajet has kinda went kapoof, I think it may be time for something new. __________________ 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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