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gregbr · 06-08-2007, 04:09 AM

Here are a couple pics of my 70 GMC I'm doing the "frame off" restoration on. This is just a couple of the many pics....

1. Disassembled, sandblasted and applied POR15 to everything, then reassembled. All new Stainless Fuel & Brake lines, new bushings, new grade 8 bolt/nuts, new Eaton Posi in rear axle with stock 3.07 gears. New 15 x 8 American Eagle 149 wheels & B.F. Goodrich Classic 275-60-15 white letter tires.

2. Fresh Dupont ChromaBase & ChromaClear paint on the cab. 3 coats base & 3 of clear, then color sanded & buffed. We're talking expensive paint here!! Have already applied spray-on bedliner under the cab & inside the bottom of the doors. Will also spray it under the bed and front fenders. Began installing the Vintage Air.

3. Began installing the B-Quiet Ultimate sound deadning material. Will do the entire floor and inside doors.

4. Freshly rebuilt "numbers matching" 402 Bigblock, mostly stock except for Torquer 2 Cam. Using an aluminum Pro Comp Hi-Flow waterpump. "Numbers matching" Turbo 400 has been rebuilt & painted also.

I'm also using Stainless bolts anywhere they can be seen. I'll be doing this for a while. What do you think?? Greg

**Palf70Step** · 06-08-2007, 05:30 AM

Looking good so far

krue · 06-08-2007, 05:55 AM

That's a huge understatement!

Love the bb.

70c10 · 06-08-2007, 06:57 AM

Awesome job so far!!!!

woodridge · 06-08-2007, 07:22 AM

Looking great! Keep them pics coming.

bowtieride · 06-08-2007, 10:04 AM

You did a great job. I love that color you painted the cab.

fortytwoandrising · 06-08-2007, 10:16 AM

All the pictures of other people's trucks...can't wait to get mine back! This forum is too motivating.

RedZ71 · 06-08-2007, 10:20 AM

looking fantastic!! man i cant wait to tear mine down someday... that frame is looking beautiful!

**Yukon Jack** · 06-08-2007, 10:24 AM

I want to see it finished - man that's gonna be sweet!

Stoney · 06-08-2007, 10:37 AM

What color is that it's purty.

gregbr · 06-08-2007, 03:05 PM

THANKS for the great comments!! That's what is keeping me motivated, comments like these from friends, family and people I sub some of the work to. It's the factory color...527 Dark Gold Metallic. Much better quality than the original paint though. This began last October, so it's a long term thing to do all this. Greg

killer71 · 06-08-2007, 04:20 PM

Is that an ac delete panel? Where did you get it?

Brad · 06-08-2007, 06:09 PM

Very nice work and I dig the color!

gregbr · 06-08-2007, 07:57 PM

killer 71, If you refering to the black plastic panels on the firewall, they cover the factory heater and fan holes and gives a hole for the new heater & a/c lines to come thru. These plates come with the Vinatge Air Kit. This kit only requires drilling a 5/8 hole for the unit to drain, everthing else uses factory holes or covers them if they are not needed. Just in case I ever decide to go back all factory. Greg

**72 Super** · 06-08-2007, 09:07 PM

Greg, keep up the outstanding detail and workmanship.I agree with the other's I really like that color too.

Ray

blukangoo · 06-08-2007, 09:24 PM

Your truck is looking great. Thanks for the color idea!
I am doing the same right now without the paintjob. That will have to wait another 3 or 4 years.

chipflyer · 06-08-2007, 11:48 PM

Greg, you are doing a fantastic job, can't wait to see it when its finished.
Good job!

Jeff

67CHIP72 · 06-09-2007, 12:05 AM

Very inspirational! Alot of $, Heart and Time there. You should be proud.

**jerry moss** · 06-09-2007, 12:22 AM

looking good

hope to see more pics soon.

heavy71chevy · 06-09-2007, 12:28 AM

thats a work of art..definetly a labor of love that prolly cost a pretty penny to say the least..i to also really like the color..nice depth to it

gregbr · 06-09-2007, 12:33 AM

Thanks Guys. After the day I've had, it's good to hear the great comments. My glass guy just broke my freshly rechromed vent window frame. Now I have to spend another $90, not counting the price of the part, to rechrome another one. And had a nasty phone chat with my bodyman for doing nothing with the rest of my truck for a couple months now. The guy does GREAT work when he does anything to it. Thanks again, You have cheered me up. Greg

p.s. I don't really know the $$$ figure yet, probably don't want to know, but I'm at $20K minimum. I have almost everthing new to finish stacked up.

franky69c10 · 06-09-2007, 12:34 AM

nice......

gregbr · 06-09-2007, 12:47 AM

Here's a BEFORE shot, it was in good shape 98% factory original. Greg

GREASEMONKEY72 · 06-09-2007, 07:26 AM

i would say it looks to good to pull apart but now it looks to good to regret it

gregbr · 06-10-2007, 07:03 PM

Thanks, It was fairly solid, but you always find things when you start taking it apart. The rockers, cab corners and front door pillars were pretty nasty. Greg

06-08-2007, 04:09 AM	#1
gregbr Senoir Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Rock Hill, SC USA Posts: 1,214	Progress Pics of my 70 GMC Restoration..UPDATED 12/13/07 Here are a couple pics of my 70 GMC I'm doing the "frame off" restoration on. This is just a couple of the many pics.... 1. Disassembled, sandblasted and applied POR15 to everything, then reassembled. All new Stainless Fuel & Brake lines, new bushings, new grade 8 bolt/nuts, new Eaton Posi in rear axle with stock 3.07 gears. New 15 x 8 American Eagle 149 wheels & B.F. Goodrich Classic 275-60-15 white letter tires. 2. Fresh Dupont ChromaBase & ChromaClear paint on the cab. 3 coats base & 3 of clear, then color sanded & buffed. We're talking expensive paint here!! Have already applied spray-on bedliner under the cab & inside the bottom of the doors. Will also spray it under the bed and front fenders. Began installing the Vintage Air. 3. Began installing the B-Quiet Ultimate sound deadning material. Will do the entire floor and inside doors. 4. Freshly rebuilt "numbers matching" 402 Bigblock, mostly stock except for Torquer 2 Cam. Using an aluminum Pro Comp Hi-Flow waterpump. "Numbers matching" Turbo 400 has been rebuilt & painted also. I'm also using Stainless bolts anywhere they can be seen. I'll be doing this for a while. What do you think?? Greg Attached Images __________________ 67 Chevy, Small back glass, Factory 4WD, Factory Shortbed, Factory V8, Lifted 4" 70 GMC Sierra Grande, Factory Shortbed, Factory 402/400 turbo, Super Custom Interior. Numbers matching with SPID & Build Sheet. 68K Original Miles. Restored 2010 70 GMC Restoration Pictures http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...00&ppuser=4424 Last edited by gregbr; 12-14-2007 at 08:04 PM.

06-08-2007, 05:30 AM	#2
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,216	Re: Progress Pics of my 70 GMC Restoration Looking good so far __________________ 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!

06-08-2007, 05:55 AM	#3
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: Progress Pics of my 70 GMC Restoration That's a huge understatement! Love the bb. __________________ "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"

06-08-2007, 06:57 AM	#4
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,856	Re: Progress Pics of my 70 GMC Restoration Awesome job so far!!!! __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

06-08-2007, 07:22 AM	#5
woodridge Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Maynardville, Tn Posts: 3,030	Re: Progress Pics of my 70 GMC Restoration Looking great! Keep them pics coming. __________________ SEMA Network- Protect our Hobby! 71 C30 in pieces, starting to come together. Click here for A Place For Tennessee Truck Enthusiest To Meet

06-08-2007, 10:04 AM	#6
bowtieride Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Eugene, Oregon Posts: 103	Re: Progress Pics of my 70 GMC Restoration You did a great job. I love that color you painted the cab. __________________ 1970 LWB 250ci 4 Speed

06-08-2007, 10:16 AM	#7
fortytwoandrising Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 16	Re: Progress Pics of my 70 GMC Restoration All the pictures of other people's trucks...can't wait to get mine back! This forum is too motivating.

06-08-2007, 10:20 AM	#8
RedZ71 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 246	Re: Progress Pics of my 70 GMC Restoration looking fantastic!! man i cant wait to tear mine down someday... that frame is looking beautiful! __________________ Jonathan 2001 ECSB Silverado Z71 1971 LB C10 Custom www.z71silverado.com

06-08-2007, 10:24 AM	#9
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Re: Progress Pics of my 70 GMC Restoration I want to see it finished - man that's gonna be sweet! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

06-08-2007, 10:37 AM	#10
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06-08-2007, 03:05 PM	#11
gregbr Senoir Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Rock Hill, SC USA Posts: 1,214	Re: Progress Pics of my 70 GMC Restoration THANKS for the great comments!! That's what is keeping me motivated, comments like these from friends, family and people I sub some of the work to. It's the factory color...527 Dark Gold Metallic. Much better quality than the original paint though. This began last October, so it's a long term thing to do all this. Greg __________________ 67 Chevy, Small back glass, Factory 4WD, Factory Shortbed, Factory V8, Lifted 4" 70 GMC Sierra Grande, Factory Shortbed, Factory 402/400 turbo, Super Custom Interior. Numbers matching with SPID & Build Sheet. 68K Original Miles. Restored 2010 70 GMC Restoration Pictures http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...00&ppuser=4424

06-08-2007, 04:20 PM	#12
killer71 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: at work Posts: 2,552	Re: Progress Pics of my 70 GMC Restoration Is that an ac delete panel? Where did you get it? __________________ R.I.P. Killer 71 10/26/07

06-08-2007, 06:09 PM	#13
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,672	Re: Progress Pics of my 70 GMC Restoration Very nice work and I dig the color! __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten...

06-08-2007, 07:57 PM	#14
gregbr Senoir Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Rock Hill, SC USA Posts: 1,214	Re: Progress Pics of my 70 GMC Restoration killer 71, If you refering to the black plastic panels on the firewall, they cover the factory heater and fan holes and gives a hole for the new heater & a/c lines to come thru. These plates come with the Vinatge Air Kit. This kit only requires drilling a 5/8 hole for the unit to drain, everthing else uses factory holes or covers them if they are not needed. Just in case I ever decide to go back all factory. Greg Attached Images __________________ 67 Chevy, Small back glass, Factory 4WD, Factory Shortbed, Factory V8, Lifted 4" 70 GMC Sierra Grande, Factory Shortbed, Factory 402/400 turbo, Super Custom Interior. Numbers matching with SPID & Build Sheet. 68K Original Miles. Restored 2010 70 GMC Restoration Pictures http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...00&ppuser=4424 Last edited by gregbr; 06-08-2007 at 07:59 PM.

06-08-2007, 09:07 PM	#15
72 Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hyattsville, Maryland Posts: 3,685	Re: Progress Pics of my 70 GMC Restoration Greg, keep up the outstanding detail and workmanship.I agree with the other's I really like that color too. Ray __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super (Purchased new by my parents in August of 71) Black and White Last edited by 72 Super; 06-08-2007 at 09:07 PM.



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06-08-2007, 09:24 PM	#16
blukangoo Neighborhood Pickle Slinger Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cadolzburg, Bavaria, Germany Posts: 2,224	Re: Progress Pics of my 70 GMC Restoration Your truck is looking great. Thanks for the color idea! I am doing the same right now without the paintjob. That will have to wait another 3 or 4 years. __________________ -------------------------------------------------- My C10 Diary Our cars: 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle 396 - TH350 1968 Chevrolet C10/CST 327 TH400/375 1969 Corvette Stingray 350 - Muncie Manual Trans 1969 Chevrolet ElCamino 350 - TH400 1970 Cutlass Supreme Convertible - 350 Rocket - TH350 1973 Camaro LT - New Engine Done - TH350 1973 Corvette Convertible 454 - TH400

06-08-2007, 11:48 PM	#17
chipflyer Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Topeka, Ks Posts: 2,293	Re: Progress Pics of my 70 GMC Restoration Greg, you are doing a fantastic job, can't wait to see it when its finished. Good job! Jeff __________________ I'm not a pessimist, I'm just optimistic that bad things are going to happen. 1971 Cheyenne Super K10 - tilt, cruise, air, am/fm, tow hooks, factory buckets! 1986 Jeep J10 pickup, - 5.3L Vortec with 4L60e and NP241.

06-09-2007, 12:05 AM	#18
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06-09-2007, 12:22 AM	#19
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06-09-2007, 12:28 AM	#20
heavy71chevy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: antreville, south carolina Posts: 873	Re: Progress Pics of my 70 GMC Restoration thats a work of art..definetly a labor of love that prolly cost a pretty penny to say the least..i to also really like the color..nice depth to it __________________ "Dixie Destroyer" 71 C10 LWB Fleet Future Blown Prostreet Monster

06-09-2007, 12:33 AM	#21
gregbr Senoir Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Rock Hill, SC USA Posts: 1,214	Re: Progress Pics of my 70 GMC Restoration Thanks Guys. After the day I've had, it's good to hear the great comments. My glass guy just broke my freshly rechromed vent window frame. Now I have to spend another $90, not counting the price of the part, to rechrome another one. And had a nasty phone chat with my bodyman for doing nothing with the rest of my truck for a couple months now. The guy does GREAT work when he does anything to it. Thanks again, You have cheered me up. Greg p.s. I don't really know the $$$ figure yet, probably don't want to know, but I'm at $20K minimum. I have almost everthing new to finish stacked up. __________________ 67 Chevy, Small back glass, Factory 4WD, Factory Shortbed, Factory V8, Lifted 4" 70 GMC Sierra Grande, Factory Shortbed, Factory 402/400 turbo, Super Custom Interior. Numbers matching with SPID & Build Sheet. 68K Original Miles. Restored 2010 70 GMC Restoration Pictures http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...00&ppuser=4424 Last edited by gregbr; 06-09-2007 at 12:37 AM.

06-09-2007, 12:34 AM	#22
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06-09-2007, 12:47 AM	#23
gregbr Senoir Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Rock Hill, SC USA Posts: 1,214	Re: Progress Pics of my 70 GMC Restoration Here's a BEFORE shot, it was in good shape 98% factory original. Greg Attached Images __________________ 67 Chevy, Small back glass, Factory 4WD, Factory Shortbed, Factory V8, Lifted 4" 70 GMC Sierra Grande, Factory Shortbed, Factory 402/400 turbo, Super Custom Interior. Numbers matching with SPID & Build Sheet. 68K Original Miles. Restored 2010 70 GMC Restoration Pictures http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...00&ppuser=4424

06-09-2007, 07:26 AM	#24
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	Re: Progress Pics of my 70 GMC Restoration i would say it looks to good to pull apart but now it looks to good to regret it __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME

06-10-2007, 07:03 PM	#25
gregbr Senoir Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Rock Hill, SC USA Posts: 1,214	Re: Progress Pics of my 70 GMC Restoration Thanks, It was fairly solid, but you always find things when you start taking it apart. The rockers, cab corners and front door pillars were pretty nasty. Greg __________________ 67 Chevy, Small back glass, Factory 4WD, Factory Shortbed, Factory V8, Lifted 4" 70 GMC Sierra Grande, Factory Shortbed, Factory 402/400 turbo, Super Custom Interior. Numbers matching with SPID & Build Sheet. 68K Original Miles. Restored 2010 70 GMC Restoration Pictures http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...00&ppuser=4424

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