1969 GMC Long Bed

[hahjoel]

Here is my 69 GMC long bed. I am hoping by next summer to be finished with it, but we shall see.

I plan on Air Bagging the truck, tubular front suspension and c-notch the rear.

[hahjoel]

Here are some more pictures of the disassembly. the fenders are shot, the inner fenders are as well. The cab floor, the rockers, inner rockers, cab corners all bad. The bed for the most part is shot as well.

As you can see, no power steering and or power brakes, this was a fully running truck before disassembly. I put the carb and intake on a month ago or so, since the old 2 barrel was about to fall apart.

This is a 69 GMC Long Bed. Factory 350 with three on the tree. Not sure if this is the origanal motor though, the exhaust manifolds have smog hookups, I suppose someone could have just swapped them for what ever reason.

[hahjoel]

some more pictures of the disassembly.

The hood is in good condition. The grill is as well, but will need a new upper trim piece and side pieces as well.

[hahjoel]

Some more pictures of disassembly.

[hahjoel]

I foud a set of 2010 18" chevy rims for 250$, I thought it was a good buy.

[67c10rustbuket]

cool, do the new wheels fit over the hubs on the 69? i tried to put some 99 NBS chrome wheels on my 67 years ago and the hub hole was too small.

[hahjoel]

no, they are different size, but I will have them bored when my new suspension gets delivered, I could make a jig and use a router and bore them out, but there is a machine shop down the street.

[67c10rustbuket]

I think those will look good on there, cant wait to see how they fit on these old trucks! u going to shorten the frame for a short bed or keep a long bed ? nice work!

[hahjoel]

Thanks for he reply. Nope going to maintain the long box, it will have a better ride in the end.
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[hahjoel]

Yes, the truck is in decent shape, only needs one cab corner, both rockers and inner rockers, Also needs new floor supports. I will post more pictures later today.

My goal is to put a drop member in the small cnotch for the rear.
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[mjensen]

Looks like a solid start! Much better than what I'm going through on mine

[hahjoel]

I hate when you find previous fixes, that were done wrong, screws? really? wtf.

[hahjoel]

I have never been a big fan of Harbor Freight tools, but their spot weld cutter works very good and only 5$

[hahjoel]

Finally got the front crossmemer out, now to spend some $ and order the dropmember kit, rear C-notch, trailing arms, crossmember.

[hahjoel]

New Aluminum Dash! Thanks Ryan, cant wait to get it painted and put in.

[hahjoel]

I also have my new rear suspension, just waiting on the c-notches. I plan on ordering the porterbiult crossmember tomorrow. When i get a chance, I will upload more pictures

[DanSan c 10]

Welcome and thanks for the pics. Agreed with your choice, long bed rides so much better.

[hahjoel]

Bought a new tool box, hopefully not a 4k mistake, we shall see. its 96" wide about 72" tall and has a 28" drawer depth. all double roller and super heavy.

[hahjoel]

Woot! Just ordered my drop member, tubular arms, shocks, tubular rear and radiator cross members. from Porterbuilt. Should be here in a couple weeks.
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[hahjoel]

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[hahjoel]

got my guages today, they should do the trick. Does anyone know where to get a speedometer cable for the autometer to TH350 ot TH400?

[mjensen]

So I don't have an answer to your question, but that cluster looks awesome!

[hahjoel]

Got some new parts last week, Ive been slowly putting it together, and now Since Ive test fit everyting time to blow it all apart and start painting.

I have to have my frame inspected it, appears the truck may have been hit in the side, it doesnt appear to affect anything and the truck didnt dogtrack or hav any adverse issues because of it.

[hahjoel]

Here is a pic of the dropmember, glad to finally have it!

[mjensen]

Looking very nice!!!