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11-18-2011, 01:08 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Salinas,ca
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Finally Got My Stepside
Hi Everybody,
Wow this is the best site ever. I have been watching for a while and I can't believe the talent and wisdom here this is going to be so helpful. Ok here is my story. My first vehicle was a 1977 chevy stepside by choice but I always knew that someday I would get the earlier body style. So about 30 years later I finally bought 1967 stepside. I must say I wish I had more of a budget for this project but the family comes first so this will be a slow build. OK here are some details. Rebuilt 350 Goodwrench engine, rebuilt 350 transmission with B&M shifter, disk brakes in the front, power steering, 12 bolt rearend. Front clip not real bad, Bed not real bad. the cab has more rust than I want to deal with. I got real lucky a few days after buying the truck I found a rust free cab with doors and glass on Craigslist close to home so I bought it. I am dealing with the DMV right now on swapping the cab out. Thanks in advance I will keep you guys posted on my progress. |
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11-18-2011, 08:11 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: South Florida
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Re: Finally Got My Stepside
Congrats on your new truck and welcome keep the Picts coming ...
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11-18-2011, 08:40 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Chattanooga TN
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Re: Finally Got My Stepside
Congrats on the truck and welcome to the board!
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01-30-2012, 12:54 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Salinas,ca
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Re: Finally Got My Stepside
Hi Everyone,
Update - I went to DMV twice and they made me get a Statement of Facts from the previous owner of the cab so I did that. They told me now I would have to go to the CHP office next so I did that. The officer that handles Vin numbers was not in so they gave me his card to call him so I did that. I left a message and he call me back about a week later and left me a message to call him back. Ive been busy so I have not made much progress on getting the paper work done on the cab swap. The good news is that I sold a dirt bike and I was able to buy some truck parts. First I found a 67 hood that is a lot better than the one I have. The guy that I bought the hood from told me about a complete bed that was for sale so I was able to get that as well. Again the bed is a lot better than the one I have. OK I think I done buying sheet metal. I guess my next step is to start taking the truck apart. I almost forgot to tell you that when I got the truck it didn't have headlights and now it does. |
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02-02-2012, 11:48 AM
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Senior Member
 Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Orlando, Florida
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Re: Finally Got My Stepside
Truck looks cool. I see the cab you have on it now has the optional vented rocker panels! HaHa.
Sounds like California makes you jump through some serious hoops to get anything done. Hopefully you'll get that sorted out so you can get that new cab on soon.
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02-02-2012, 12:13 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: AL
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Re: Finally Got My Stepside
i am really liking your truck... you are doing well locating replacement parts..
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02-02-2012, 10:28 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Salinas,ca
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Re: Finally Got My Stepside
Thanks guys, yeah California takes the fun out of everything like gun laws and truck vin# laws. My kids wrestling season is almost done and then I get my Saturday's back. I can't wait to start taking the truck apart.
Hey that was funny about the vented rockers. It has a vented floor as well. Posted via Mobile Device |
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02-02-2012, 10:37 PM
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Project collector
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Sanderson, Fl
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Re: Finally Got My Stepside
Looks like a cool build. Hope all works out with DMV.
Steve
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02-16-2012, 04:41 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Salinas,ca
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Re: Finally Got My Stepside
Update - I started the tear down.
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02-16-2012, 06:53 PM
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67cheby
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: siloam springs ar 72761
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Re: Finally Got My Stepside
man that replacement cab looks BEAUTIFUL !!
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03-04-2012, 01:30 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Salinas,ca
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Re: Finally Got My Stepside
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03-06-2012, 08:33 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Salinas,ca
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Re: Finally Got My Stepside
I made a little more progress this last weekend.
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03-06-2012, 11:57 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Depew, OK
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Re: Finally Got My Stepside
Definitely a nice replacement cab
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03-22-2012, 04:07 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Salinas,ca
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Re: Finally Got My Stepside
Not much time lately. I did get the rearend out. I also scored a cool glove box on ebay that I really like. I did notice once I got the cab off I had a turbo 400 tranny.
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03-22-2012, 04:20 PM
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Still Learning
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Central Oklahoma
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Re: Finally Got My Stepside
Looks like a cool project. I'm subscribing.
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06-06-2012, 12:17 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Salinas,ca
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Re: Finally Got My Stepside
Progress photos
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06-06-2012, 12:24 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Salinas,ca
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Re: Finally Got My Stepside
Progress Photos
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06-06-2012, 05:39 PM
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Re: Finally Got My Stepside
Looking good! I don't envy you having to deal with the DMV, but that cab sure seems worth it.
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06-13-2012, 05:37 PM
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Location: Farmville, Va
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Re: Finally Got My Stepside
you're right that glove box was a true score
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06-25-2012, 07:45 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Salinas,ca
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Re: Finally Got My Stepside
I made some good progress Sunday. Painted the tranny, mounted the cab, installed the sheetmetal to check for alignment. I guess now I will take it apart and start some body work. Let me know what you guys think. I need some encouragement.
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06-26-2012, 07:21 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Yadkin Valley North Carolina
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Re: Finally Got My Stepside
Really nice truck!
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07-23-2012, 02:02 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Salinas,ca
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Re: Finally Got My Stepside
I have not started any bodywork yet but I did set up a compressor this weekend. Comments on my set up is welcomed.
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07-23-2012, 02:07 PM
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67cheby
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: siloam springs ar 72761
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Re: Finally Got My Stepside
great water traps ! i always went as far as having a hand held water trap also when i painted !
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07-23-2012, 05:08 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: virginia
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Re: Finally Got My Stepside
Looks good, what size tires and wheels are you running?
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07-23-2012, 08:17 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Salinas,ca
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Re: Finally Got My Stepside
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