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60chvstepside · 04-11-2009, 12:44 AM

thought i'd finally register....this site is amazing and has SO much great/helpfull info it makes building these trucks amazingly fun!!........i've currently traded my 82 toyota 4x4(mildly built with a 302 and 38'' tires:devil)for a 60 gmc s/b step side......i've currrently put air bags in the rear and turned the torsion bars down and so far got 4.5'' drop (yes actually will drop more yet prolly another 2'')now if i can post a pic to show........

19GMC63 · 04-11-2009, 12:50 AM

ooooo, very nice. Stance is perfect, and the big back window is sweet.

Welcome to the board.

jason65 · 04-11-2009, 12:53 AM

Welcome from Ok a.

60chvstepside · 04-11-2009, 12:53 AM

ty although the trucks box is only sitting on the frame.......only one fender is bolted on........need new backspaced rims thats for sure......currently the truck is also still drums on all 4 corners

........might see the road this yr,might not...........depends on work

TimE · 04-11-2009, 02:04 AM

Great stance! Keep us posted.

63sbssbbw · 04-11-2009, 09:18 AM

Good lookin' start 60
and a BBW to boot
Welcome aboard from the other side of the province.
What do you have planned for it ?
Still got the I-6?
Trent

TwiggyTheDrummer · 04-11-2009, 09:24 AM

Welcome man and it's looking nice! What engine/trans combo are you using?

60chvstepside · 04-11-2009, 10:15 AM

currentl has a 350/350 in it,but the motor is tired......i stripped a 86 caprice was told it had a 350 in it but it's a 305 runs great so i'm thinking about a gasket kit and some bolt on stuff then put the 305 in,also have a o/d tranny with the 305 aswell
next would be fixing the body,changing everything to 5 bolt(gotta look that stuff up yet),get rid of the drum brakes(yes still has drums on all 4 corners lol)......then one never knows

protrash64 · 04-11-2009, 11:10 AM

fromAZ.

looking truck..........

Dinos63 · 04-11-2009, 11:23 AM

DUUUDE NICE TRUCK S/S GMC BIG BACK WINDOW, VERY COOL AND PRETTY RARE WELCOME FROM THE OVER HEAT STATE

TwiggyTheDrummer · 04-11-2009, 02:53 PM

I thought of changing from drums but for the moment that's stock. Nice grab on the 305/OD trans though. But I'd keep that 350 and build it up.

**Captainfab** · 04-11-2009, 11:38 PM

Welcome to the board

*LILRED66* · 04-12-2009, 10:23 AM

Welcome to the forums from Kansas City, KS. Nice work on the truck and keep us posted of your progress with lots of photos...we like photos.

joe231 · 04-12-2009, 10:25 AM

I dig it!
very snazzy as it sits

60chvstepside · 07-06-2009, 12:03 AM

well not much has changed.....picked up a 95 lt1.....and 4l60e tranny......seen the wiring harness.....now it's back up for sale

......might look for a crate 383 later.....found a snorkle hood(i've liked these hoods better,personal preference i geuss

.....also found a dual headlight chrome grill....got em both at a steal of a deal

the hood is just sitting on the other hood for now

60chvstepside · 07-06-2009, 12:05 AM

also the grill in that pic will go back to a buddy of mine,it's his i had to try it before i found the quad headlight chrome one

60chvstepside · 07-26-2009, 10:32 PM

started sanding the hood and cleaning it up,bench seat is out leather seats from a 01 chevy are sitting in the cab now.....found another good deal i think today,a 72 rear end(yup 5 bolt and coil sprung)was told it was driven with a 454 and was at the track alot,so hopping it's got some good gears in it for the street.........that is all for now.....i think......

TheDark1 · 07-26-2009, 10:50 PM

Nice!! Keep us posted.

60chvstepside · 07-26-2009, 10:56 PM

thanx oh ya got a 355 motor to drop in later to

4dranch · 07-27-2009, 07:12 AM

Welcome, Really nice rig you got.
the stance looks sweet. how did you do lower the rear?

60chvstepside · 07-27-2009, 07:20 PM

the rear has air bags....the pic shows the frame laying on the diff.....might do a c notch still not to sure yet......decisions decisions

60chvstepside · 12-14-2009, 01:57 PM

ok haven't done much but gather more parts.....no c notch for me(well not for a long while if i do one)stripped a 82 chev truck for parts so i have my new front end for the air bags,was going to use the rear diff to but being a stepside and lowering it i think getting the right rim/tire combo might be harder,for now i'm gunna redrill the 6 bolt axle to a 5 bolt (that'll be awhile yet i'm sure)needing rear fenders fronts wouldn't hurt either but.......being out of work puts a real damper on ambition and everything else
cpl pics for browsing.....

Roadhammer · 12-14-2009, 02:54 PM

NICE WORK! Looks good! ALso Hey From 2 hrs south

60chvstepside · 12-14-2009, 07:49 PM

thanx....hopefully i'll get the front end swap in and done and see how low it'll sit and get motivated again maybe

**DPowers** · 12-14-2009, 07:53 PM

Looks good- welcome to the site.

04-11-2009, 12:44 AM	#1
60chvstepside Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: calgary,AB Posts: 83	another new guy from alberta though thought i'd finally register....this site is amazing and has SO much great/helpfull info it makes building these trucks amazingly fun!!........i've currently traded my 82 toyota 4x4(mildly built with a 302 and 38'' tires:devil)for a 60 gmc s/b step side......i've currrently put air bags in the rear and turned the torsion bars down and so far got 4.5'' drop (yes actually will drop more yet prolly another 2'')now if i can post a pic to show........ Attached Images

04-11-2009, 12:50 AM	#2
19GMC63 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1,510	Re: another new guy from alberta though ooooo, very nice. Stance is perfect, and the big back window is sweet. Welcome to the board.

04-11-2009, 12:53 AM	#3
jason65 Registerd User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,118	Re: another new guy from alberta though Welcome from Ok a.

04-11-2009, 12:53 AM	#4
60chvstepside Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: calgary,AB Posts: 83	Re: another new guy from alberta though ty although the trucks box is only sitting on the frame.......only one fender is bolted on........need new backspaced rims thats for sure......currently the truck is also still drums on all 4 corners........might see the road this yr,might not...........depends on work

04-11-2009, 02:04 AM	#5
TimE Hey Y'all!! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay Minette, Alabama Posts: 1,755	Re: another new guy from alberta though Great stance! Keep us posted. __________________ Just hopin' I live long enough to finish something!!!

04-11-2009, 09:18 AM	#6
63sbssbbw UCA63 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Lloydminster AB Can. Posts: 1,637	Re: another new guy from alberta though Good lookin' start 60 and a BBW to boot Welcome aboard from the other side of the province. What do you have planned for it ? Still got the I-6? Trent __________________ member#7816 "63 sb ss bbw 350\350 12 bolt rear Pwr Fr Disc PS tilt '61 GMC in progress '63 GMC to use for parts '90 Chevy Ext cab sbfs 5.7l (current d d)

04-11-2009, 09:24 AM	#7
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04-11-2009, 10:15 AM	#8
60chvstepside Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: calgary,AB Posts: 83	Re: another new guy from alberta though currentl has a 350/350 in it,but the motor is tired......i stripped a 86 caprice was told it had a 350 in it but it's a 305 runs great so i'm thinking about a gasket kit and some bolt on stuff then put the 305 in,also have a o/d tranny with the 305 aswell next would be fixing the body,changing everything to 5 bolt(gotta look that stuff up yet),get rid of the drum brakes(yes still has drums on all 4 corners lol)......then one never knows

04-11-2009, 11:10 AM	#9
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04-11-2009, 11:23 AM	#10
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04-11-2009, 02:53 PM	#11
TwiggyTheDrummer Keep It Simple Stupid.. Nope.. Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Live Oak, FL Posts: 665	Re: another new guy from alberta though I thought of changing from drums but for the moment that's stock. Nice grab on the 305/OD trans though. But I'd keep that 350 and build it up. __________________ 1963 GMC SWB Fleetside in Sunburst Orange Metallic 305E V6 w/ Plaid VC, Powerglide, BOSS 313 20" Chrome Wheels, Kumho Ecsta STX 275/45/R20's, Alpine/Clarion System, Dynomax Exhaust Old custom classic trucks have soul. Their dashboards aren't plastic, and they've survived both the best and worst of what the 20th century had to offer. For the owners of these trucks, it's often the same story. Through both good and bad times they persevered, until one day they could turn the key and roll up in a customized truck everyone with good taste would admire. – Custom Classic Trucks

04-11-2009, 11:38 PM	#12
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04-12-2009, 10:23 AM	#13
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04-12-2009, 10:25 AM	#14
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07-06-2009, 12:03 AM	#15
60chvstepside Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: calgary,AB Posts: 83	Re: another new guy from alberta though well not much has changed.....picked up a 95 lt1.....and 4l60e tranny......seen the wiring harness.....now it's back up for sale......might look for a crate 383 later.....found a snorkle hood(i've liked these hoods better,personal preference i geuss.....also found a dual headlight chrome grill....got em both at a steal of a deal the hood is just sitting on the other hood for now Attached Images



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07-06-2009, 12:05 AM	#16
60chvstepside Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: calgary,AB Posts: 83	Re: another new guy from alberta though also the grill in that pic will go back to a buddy of mine,it's his i had to try it before i found the quad headlight chrome one

07-26-2009, 10:32 PM	#17
60chvstepside Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: calgary,AB Posts: 83	Re: another new guy from alberta though started sanding the hood and cleaning it up,bench seat is out leather seats from a 01 chevy are sitting in the cab now.....found another good deal i think today,a 72 rear end(yup 5 bolt and coil sprung)was told it was driven with a 454 and was at the track alot,so hopping it's got some good gears in it for the street.........that is all for now.....i think......

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07-26-2009, 10:56 PM	#19
60chvstepside Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: calgary,AB Posts: 83	Re: another new guy from alberta though thanx oh ya got a 355 motor to drop in later to

07-27-2009, 07:12 AM	#20
4dranch Shloooooong bed member #2 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Millington Tn. Posts: 1,864	Re: another new guy from alberta though Welcome, Really nice rig you got. the stance looks sweet. how did you do lower the rear? __________________ *David,* Daughters 66 truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=484601 Learning to drive a 3 on the tree: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcCMvRgBo1Q Last edited by 4dranch; 07-27-2009 at 09:40 AM.

07-27-2009, 07:20 PM	#21
60chvstepside Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: calgary,AB Posts: 83	Re: another new guy from alberta though the rear has air bags....the pic shows the frame laying on the diff.....might do a c notch still not to sure yet......decisions decisions

12-14-2009, 01:57 PM	#22
60chvstepside Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: calgary,AB Posts: 83	Re: another new guy from alberta though ok haven't done much but gather more parts.....no c notch for me(well not for a long while if i do one)stripped a 82 chev truck for parts so i have my new front end for the air bags,was going to use the rear diff to but being a stepside and lowering it i think getting the right rim/tire combo might be harder,for now i'm gunna redrill the 6 bolt axle to a 5 bolt (that'll be awhile yet i'm sure)needing rear fenders fronts wouldn't hurt either but.......being out of work puts a real damper on ambition and everything else cpl pics for browsing..... Attached Images

12-14-2009, 02:54 PM	#23
Roadhammer Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Coaldale Alberta Posts: 174	Re: another new guy from alberta though NICE WORK! Looks good! ALso Hey From 2 hrs south __________________ 63 C10 long bed Work in progress 16 F350 Blk Platinum Work Truck 15 Yukon Denali Kid Hauler Im Canadian, EH! Build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=359535

12-14-2009, 07:49 PM	#24
60chvstepside Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: calgary,AB Posts: 83	Re: another new guy from alberta though thanx....hopefully i'll get the front end swap in and done and see how low it'll sit and get motivated again maybe

12-14-2009, 07:53 PM	#25
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