My 1967 Chevy SWB Stepside Project - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Joe67 · 11-04-2005, 02:50 PM

This thread will be updated as progress continues so stay tuned

This started out as a '67 Stepside driver we bought in 1991.

We kept it a nice driver until April 2004 when it was hit and caused the damage below.

This is the current state of the project. It was in the 70s today in Michigan so I gave my chassis a bath and layed out some of the body parts

I was fortunate to score some nice sheet metal this past summer. I still need to decide on a powertrain

Chassis is a 1972 1/2 ton 5 lug, front disc, dual exhaust, Big Block mounts, front sway bar setup. Powdercoated gloss black from front to rear.

Rear fuel tank is from FuelCellGuy - www.aluminumfuelcellcom
Moog pitman and idler arms with local rebuilt power steering gear
PST Front end rebuild kit (rubber) - www.p-s-t.com
PST Trailing arm bushings (Poly)
Early Classic 4/6 drop kit - www.EarlyClassic.com
Rear end is a GM 12 Bolt, DTS 3.73, Posi, Moser axles - www.drivetrainspecialists.com
Stainless Steel Brake lines & hoses - www.InlineTube.com

Next up is the parking brake cables. Once that is done, Everything gets torqued down and the chassis is complete :burn:

Cab is currently awaiting some rust repair on the frame mounts, floors and corners along with some minor mods.

A HUGE thank you to my father, this fourm as well as www.FullsizeChevy.com. Without it I would never have taken this project on

Joe67 · 11-04-2005, 02:51 PM

Zumo · 11-04-2005, 02:58 PM

Sweet!

shelby987 · 11-04-2005, 03:53 PM

wow, another michigander! I didn't see any follow up on the potential michigan get together in the spring......will your project be together by then?

Looks great.....is that a new frame, or is the the old one repaired?

Joe67 · 11-04-2005, 04:10 PM

Thanks

Not driving by next summer, unless some cash finds its way into my bank account

I bought the rolling chassis from a board member, Jmanz69 last fall. The Frame and most parts bolted to it were already powdercoated. I just added to it

LUV2XCLR8 · 11-04-2005, 07:47 PM

SWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEET

**Palf70Step** · 11-04-2005, 09:49 PM

Good start. Can't wait to see your truck whole again.

Sweet72 · 11-04-2005, 10:15 PM

Real nice so far. I'm only a little farther along on the chassis since I've rebuilt the tranny and am almost finished with the 383 SBC stroker. I take it you're considering a BBC?

CPNEJR · 11-04-2005, 10:57 PM

sweet truck

i also have a 67 short step.

*wolfthing2000* · 11-04-2005, 11:27 PM

Goes to show. GOOD TRUCKS NEVER DIE!!!!!!

krue · 11-05-2005, 12:36 AM

That's gonna be a great truck, you sure don't spare any expense do you?

Mudder · 11-05-2005, 05:40 AM

Nothing wrong with 67 Stepsides.......

86swb · 11-05-2005, 10:28 AM

Sorry to hear about your accident but looks like in the end you will be coming out far ahead and will have fun doing it to. So far looks great. Look forward to update pictures. Doing this yourself (what you can) will make you even more proud. Good luck with your project.

*72CSTC5* · 11-05-2005, 10:30 AM

How much fuel does your tank hold? I was thinking of going with one of these since my Blazer will sit really low.

Striker169 · 11-05-2005, 10:35 AM

very nice!

Joe67 · 11-06-2005, 11:08 PM

Thanks Guys

My fuel tank is 16 gallons / 7" deep if memory serves.

Quote:

Originally Posted by krue

That's gonna be a great truck, you sure don't spare any expense do you?

honestly, the most expensive items have been the ECE drop kit and the fuel tank. the coated chassis saved me quite a bit of time and $$. I was very fortunate to find it so close to home

Joe67 · 11-07-2005, 02:43 PM

Other threads:

Rear End Rebuild:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=173413

ECE rear brace & Cab Floors Blasted:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=150910

ECE 6" Rear Drop installed:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=120971

Disassembly Progress:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=115727

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=113450

Pre-wreck pics:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=68974

Ron · 05-21-2006, 06:52 PM

Joe, what did you get the 12 bolt from? How was the install? Thanks

**Smitty** · 05-21-2006, 10:22 PM

Looking Good!

Joe67 · 05-22-2006, 07:17 AM

Thanks Smitty!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ron

Joe, what did you get the 12 bolt from? How was the install? Thanks

My '67 originally had a 12 bolt. I used the powdercoated empty housing from my '72 C10 chassis and had it built up from there

Joe67 · 06-16-2006, 10:02 AM

Slow but sure, I installed the Stainless Steel brakelines from www.inlinetube.com this week

Here are the pics of my brakelines.
I need to tweak the lines where they will meet up with the lines coming down from the master cylinder once I get the cab back on. I also need to install the clips, but you get the idea.

And yes, I do have some touchup work to do on the finish of my frame

Left side from the front view

Right side from the front view

Right side rear view

Front crossmember

Rear Hose to frame hard line

rear end Tfitting

Inthuwind · 06-16-2006, 12:23 PM

Lookin good man, keep the progress up and the pics coming!!!

ChevyDude · 06-16-2006, 01:52 PM

That is going to be one nice truck! Good job!

oscareltemblo · 09-29-2006, 11:28 PM

nice progress Joe how much did you spend on the brake lines.

Chevyman680063 · 09-30-2006, 01:07 AM

I know how it feels to have that happen. I have a 1968 short step that was originally my grandfathers. He bought it brand new from a local dealership in the fall of 67. My dad learned how to drive in it and he eventually got the truck. When I became old enough to drive he started fixing it up for me. Well, back in Dec. 02 someone hit it in the exact same spot yours was hit and destroyed the front end. It bent the frame on both sides and tore the frame on the driver's side. I have been wanting to fix it up so bad but just don't have the money right now so it is just sitting under a tarp until I can get the money. A friend of mine found me a 67 SWB frame for $250 a few months after it happened but it has been sitting like the truck waiting until I can afford to start working on it. I'm glad to see you have started fixing up yours. I hope to one day have mine on the road again. If you don't mind me asking, what kind of car/truck hit you?

11-04-2005, 02:50 PM	#1
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,738	My 1967 Chevy SWB Stepside Project This thread will be updated as progress continues so stay tuned This started out as a '67 Stepside driver we bought in 1991. We kept it a nice driver until April 2004 when it was hit and caused the damage below. This is the current state of the project. It was in the 70s today in Michigan so I gave my chassis a bath and layed out some of the body parts I was fortunate to score some nice sheet metal this past summer. I still need to decide on a powertrain Chassis is a 1972 1/2 ton 5 lug, front disc, dual exhaust, Big Block mounts, front sway bar setup. Powdercoated gloss black from front to rear. Rear fuel tank is from FuelCellGuy - www.aluminumfuelcellcom Moog pitman and idler arms with local rebuilt power steering gear PST Front end rebuild kit (rubber) - www.p-s-t.com PST Trailing arm bushings (Poly) Early Classic 4/6 drop kit - www.EarlyClassic.com Rear end is a GM 12 Bolt, DTS 3.73, Posi, Moser axles - www.drivetrainspecialists.com Stainless Steel Brake lines & hoses - www.InlineTube.com Next up is the parking brake cables. Once that is done, Everything gets torqued down and the chassis is complete :burn: Cab is currently awaiting some rust repair on the frame mounts, floors and corners along with some minor mods. A HUGE thank you to my father, this fourm as well as www.FullsizeChevy.com. Without it I would never have taken this project on __________________ Joe - Formerly 67c10step ------------------------------- 1967 Chevy Stepside - ECE 4/6, fuelcell, 5lug - SOLD gr8lakes - My ebay auctions Click here to order forum apparel :: Click here to become a subscribing member Last edited by Joe67; 06-16-2006 at 01:58 PM.

11-04-2005, 02:51 PM	#2
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,738	Re: My 1967 Chevy SWB Stepside Project __________________ Joe - Formerly 67c10step ------------------------------- 1967 Chevy Stepside - ECE 4/6, fuelcell, 5lug - SOLD gr8lakes - My ebay auctions Click here to order forum apparel :: Click here to become a subscribing member

11-04-2005, 02:58 PM	#3
Zumo Hot Rods For Life Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Waxahachie, TX Posts: 3,305	Re: My 1967 Chevy SWB Stepside Project Sweet! __________________ 1968 C10 LWB **SOLD* Andy Viva Los Bicicletas! Los Muertos Custom Bicycles

11-04-2005, 03:53 PM	#4
shelby987 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Just outside Durham, NC Posts: 894	Re: My 1967 Chevy SWB Stepside Project wow, another michigander! I didn't see any follow up on the potential michigan get together in the spring......will your project be together by then? Looks great.....is that a new frame, or is the the old one repaired?

11-04-2005, 04:10 PM	#5
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,738	Re: My 1967 Chevy SWB Stepside Project Thanks Not driving by next summer, unless some cash finds its way into my bank account I bought the rolling chassis from a board member, Jmanz69 last fall. The Frame and most parts bolted to it were already powdercoated. I just added to it __________________ Joe - Formerly 67c10step ------------------------------- 1967 Chevy Stepside - ECE 4/6, fuelcell, 5lug - SOLD gr8lakes - My ebay auctions Click here to order forum apparel :: Click here to become a subscribing member

11-04-2005, 07:47 PM	#6
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,484	Re: My 1967 Chevy SWB Stepside Project SWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEET __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

11-04-2005, 09:49 PM	#7
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,087	Re: My 1967 Chevy SWB Stepside Project Good start. Can't wait to see your truck whole again. __________________ 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!

11-04-2005, 10:15 PM	#8
Sweet72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 1,534	Re: My 1967 Chevy SWB Stepside Project Real nice so far. I'm only a little farther along on the chassis since I've rebuilt the tranny and am almost finished with the 383 SBC stroker. I take it you're considering a BBC? __________________ '72 GMC SWB C1500 Custom, frame-off in progress. 383 SBC, 9:1CR, Comp Cams XE262H, Scat internal balanced crank, Eagle SIR 6" rods, Keith Black dish pistons, Dart Iron Eagle 72/180 heads, Weiand Stealth intake, Stewart stage I water pump, Holley 4bbl vac sec, TH350 with B&M Shift Improver Kit. 12 bolt positraction.

11-04-2005, 10:57 PM	#9
CPNEJR Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Franconia,N.H. Posts: 1,029	Re: My 1967 Chevy SWB Stepside Project sweet truck i also have a 67 short step. __________________ (Only) Member of the CPNE Fan Club Aint that the truth 67 C-10 350 with 3-speed tranny and 308 gears swb step 82 Z28 Camaro 355 small block over 350 hp and a borg warner super t-10 (blown engine) 72 Chevy K20 Suburban (future project) 70 Chevy K20 now 68 GMC K2500 2003 Chevy 2500hd ccsb 4X4 (daily driver)

11-04-2005, 11:27 PM	#10
wolfthing2000 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,276	Re: My 1967 Chevy SWB Stepside Project Goes to show. GOOD TRUCKS NEVER DIE!!!!!!

11-05-2005, 12:36 AM	#11
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: My 1967 Chevy SWB Stepside Project That's gonna be a great truck, you sure don't spare any expense do you? __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

11-05-2005, 05:40 AM	#12
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Re: My 1967 Chevy SWB Stepside Project Nothing wrong with 67 Stepsides.......

11-05-2005, 10:28 AM	#13
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Re: My 1967 Chevy SWB Stepside Project Sorry to hear about your accident but looks like in the end you will be coming out far ahead and will have fun doing it to. So far looks great. Look forward to update pictures. Doing this yourself (what you can) will make you even more proud. Good luck with your project. __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS

11-05-2005, 10:30 AM	#14
72CSTC5 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Deer Park, Tx. Posts: 2,524	Re: My 1967 Chevy SWB Stepside Project How much fuel does your tank hold? I was thinking of going with one of these since my Blazer will sit really low.

11-05-2005, 10:35 AM	#15
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11-07-2005, 02:43 PM	#17
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,738	Re: My 1967 Chevy SWB Stepside Project Other threads: Rear End Rebuild: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=173413 ECE rear brace & Cab Floors Blasted: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=150910 ECE 6" Rear Drop installed: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=120971 Disassembly Progress: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=115727 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=113450 Pre-wreck pics: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=68974 __________________ Joe - Formerly 67c10step ------------------------------- 1967 Chevy Stepside - ECE 4/6, fuelcell, 5lug - SOLD gr8lakes - My ebay auctions Click here to order forum apparel :: Click here to become a subscribing member

05-21-2006, 06:52 PM	#18
Ron Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Zillah Wa. USA Posts: 394	Re: My 1967 Chevy SWB Stepside Project Joe, what did you get the 12 bolt from? How was the install? Thanks __________________ '69 SWB '76 International "Terra" "Hooked on holiday beer"

05-21-2006, 10:22 PM	#19
Smitty Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Spring Valley, Ca. Posts: 1,133	Re: My 1967 Chevy SWB Stepside Project Looking Good! __________________ Smitty '71 Short Fleetside Spring Valley, Ca.

06-16-2006, 10:02 AM	#21
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,738	Re: My 1967 Chevy SWB Stepside Project Slow but sure, I installed the Stainless Steel brakelines from www.inlinetube.com this week Here are the pics of my brakelines. I need to tweak the lines where they will meet up with the lines coming down from the master cylinder once I get the cab back on. I also need to install the clips, but you get the idea. And yes, I do have some touchup work to do on the finish of my frame Left side from the front view Right side from the front view Right side rear view Front crossmember Rear Hose to frame hard line rear end Tfitting __________________ Joe - Formerly 67c10step ------------------------------- 1967 Chevy Stepside - ECE 4/6, fuelcell, 5lug - SOLD gr8lakes - My ebay auctions Click here to order forum apparel :: Click here to become a subscribing member

06-16-2006, 12:23 PM	#22
Inthuwind Straight jacket required Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 882	Re: My 1967 Chevy SWB Stepside Project Lookin good man, keep the progress up and the pics coming!!! __________________ 1968 C10 Short Stepper 350/350 A/C P/S P/B Front disc 3/5 static/ 12bolt rear 3:73 1979 Pontiac Trans Am 10th Anniversary/455/4spd 2011 H-D Street Glide - CAMMED n lowered Dad always said,"Son, if you can't be good...be good at it."

06-16-2006, 01:52 PM	#23
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Re: My 1967 Chevy SWB Stepside Project That is going to be one nice truck! Good job!

09-29-2006, 11:28 PM	#24
oscareltemblo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Allen Park, MI Posts: 280	Re: My 1967 Chevy SWB Stepside Project nice progress Joe how much did you spend on the brake lines. __________________ My Official build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=196844

09-30-2006, 01:07 AM	#25
Chevyman680063 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 850	Re: My 1967 Chevy SWB Stepside Project I know how it feels to have that happen. I have a 1968 short step that was originally my grandfathers. He bought it brand new from a local dealership in the fall of 67. My dad learned how to drive in it and he eventually got the truck. When I became old enough to drive he started fixing it up for me. Well, back in Dec. 02 someone hit it in the exact same spot yours was hit and destroyed the front end. It bent the frame on both sides and tore the frame on the driver's side. I have been wanting to fix it up so bad but just don't have the money right now so it is just sitting under a tarp until I can get the money. A friend of mine found me a 67 SWB frame for $250 a few months after it happened but it has been sitting like the truck waiting until I can afford to start working on it. I'm glad to see you have started fixing up yours. I hope to one day have mine on the road again. If you don't mind me asking, what kind of car/truck hit you? Last edited by Chevyman680063; 09-30-2006 at 01:08 AM.

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