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**richard2717** · 05-28-2012, 10:28 PM

Came across a deal on Craigs list and jumped on it. Don't really have time to work on it right now with the Blazer build but for the price could not pass it up. It is a 70 short step on a 71/72 frame. Already 5 lug disk in front. The rear has leafs instead of factory coils. I assume that would indicate frame came from a GMC?

Here is the only picture I have at the moment No drivetrain but set up for A/T

Gonna need a good tailgate at some point

Richard

**71swb4x4** · 05-28-2012, 10:34 PM

Nice looking truck.

Both GMC's and Chevy's could have coils or leafs.

502ms · 05-28-2012, 10:36 PM

Nice!
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midniteblues · 05-28-2012, 10:50 PM

Looks like a cool project good find

**Boog** · 05-28-2012, 11:16 PM

Hang onto that one. Good start.

sanford66 · 05-29-2012, 05:16 AM

Very nice, looks like a good project truck! Joseph

**special-K** · 05-29-2012, 05:58 AM

Another trailer queen,huh? From what I can see it looks decent. It's true GMCs usually had leafs and Chevys usually had coils. Leaf was an option,even on GMCs,although it would seem coils would be the option on a GMC. Have fun with it...whenever you can get to it.

rsavage · 05-29-2012, 06:09 AM

Great find. You know that you have the "disease" don't you?

**richard2717** · 05-29-2012, 06:17 AM

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Originally Posted by special-K

Another trailer queen,huh? From what I can see it looks decent. It's true GMCs usually had leafs and Chevys usually had coils. Leaf was an option,even on GMCs,although it would seem coils would be the option on a GMC. Have fun with it...whenever you can get to it.

Had to trailer this one.....I get to choose my own power plant combo LOL

And had to modify the rear rails of the trailer to get these old chevys to fit.

**richard2717** · 05-29-2012, 06:20 AM

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Originally Posted by rsavage

Great find. You know that you have the "disease" don't you?

I have had the "disease" since I was 12 when my dad got his 69' LWB. It later became my 1st truck when he picked up a nice 71'. That was 30 years ago. Wish I had back all the ones I let go...........

Told my wife I can't afford to cure the disease since we have no health insurance. Instead I will feed the disease.

The garage is 40 x 105 but its just not big enough anymore

Told the wife now all i need is a 4x4 sub and I can call it a day but she saw right thru it.

Thanks for the replies everyone.

Richard

rsavage · 05-29-2012, 06:27 AM

Richard - a 40 X 105 building is a warehouse not a garage

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**richard2717** · 05-29-2012, 06:33 AM

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Originally Posted by rsavage

Richard - a 40 X 105 building is a warehouse not a garage

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Well it used to be my sign shop but got to big to be at the house so moved the sign shop to town and made this my man cave. now if I could get the disease under control I could save enough money to buy me a lift. I got 16' ceilings and nothing to put there.

**RenoKeene** · 05-29-2012, 01:27 PM

Congrats on the stepper save! A good step bed is worth $$$ these days.

GRX · 05-29-2012, 01:54 PM

Good find. Not a long bed, but at least it's a stepper.

05-28-2012, 10:28 PM	#1
richard2717 Equal opportunity joke ofender Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Eastern Shore of MD Posts: 10,155	picked up my 1st stepside today Came across a deal on Craigs list and jumped on it. Don't really have time to work on it right now with the Blazer build but for the price could not pass it up. It is a 70 short step on a 71/72 frame. Already 5 lug disk in front. The rear has leafs instead of factory coils. I assume that would indicate frame came from a GMC? Here is the only picture I have at the moment No drivetrain but set up for A/T Gonna need a good tailgate at some point Richard Attached Images __________________ Members I have met. Dually Jams, OlBlue60, ScottH, Tommyboy24, Dujobo, Warbucket, 2003 Silverado, Notsolo, my90k5, 6t727t2, Special-K ,Jack_71C10, tabarcus,72blazer_mud_bogger,pwdcougar,RSavage,EricSean,1Rippen6,invicta455,tennaragtop71,arks, Kendal,Bennett68C10, Perpendicular, Chainsawman, McGeesCustomMinis,ShortbedClayton,longblue72,6768chevylover,Tim71,Travisarmenta,Ol' Drippy,fleetmitch,georgieb51,Dave,bcnya2,Dadsburb https://paypal.me/6772GMtruckparts Most women like the strong, silent type… Fortunately for me, my wife prefers the out-of-shape, mouthy type.

05-28-2012, 10:34 PM	#2
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,499	Re: picked up my 1st stepside today Nice looking truck. Both GMC's and Chevy's could have coils or leafs. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

05-28-2012, 10:36 PM	#3
502ms Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,523	Re: picked up my 1st stepside today Nice! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Best Regards, Leon M. Instagram: @TheDirtyDianah Bagged \| 6.0L LS \| T-56 (6-Speed Manual) \| Turbo Burnout/Rolling Video: Chevy C10 Stepside 6.0L LSx & 6-Speed Manual

05-28-2012, 10:50 PM	#4
midniteblues Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: strausstown pa Posts: 3,394	Re: picked up my 1st stepside today Looks like a cool project good find __________________ 81 camaro 355 4/spd 342 posi my first love. 67 swb step 454/4spd ott 373 posi 4/7 drop. 2000 s10 zr2 little blue truck that never gets stuck. '74 heald super bronc vt8. tecumseh powered moon rover.

05-28-2012, 11:16 PM	#5
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,661	Re: picked up my 1st stepside today Hang onto that one. Good start. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

05-29-2012, 05:16 AM	#6
sanford66 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Everest Ks Posts: 749	Re: picked up my 1st stepside today Very nice, looks like a good project truck! Joseph __________________ 1970 Chevelle Nomad station wagon 1966 C-10 lwb,250-six,granny 4speed 1966 C-10 lwb,factory A/C,Custom Cab 1954 Delray 2-door sedan [rat rod project]

05-29-2012, 05:58 AM	#7
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: picked up my 1st stepside today Another trailer queen,huh? From what I can see it looks decent. It's true GMCs usually had leafs and Chevys usually had coils. Leaf was an option,even on GMCs,although it would seem coils would be the option on a GMC. Have fun with it...whenever you can get to it. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

05-29-2012, 06:09 AM	#8
rsavage Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Alden NY Posts: 2,705	Re: picked up my 1st stepside today Great find. You know that you have the "disease" don't you? __________________ 1961 C1 Corvette 1959 El Camino 350 TPI, 9" 4 w disc 69 Blazer K5 - sold July '20 2021 Durango RT 5.7

05-29-2012, 06:27 AM	#11
rsavage Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Alden NY Posts: 2,705	Re: picked up my 1st stepside today Richard - a 40 X 105 building is a warehouse not a garage . __________________ 1961 C1 Corvette 1959 El Camino 350 TPI, 9" 4 w disc 69 Blazer K5 - sold July '20 2021 Durango RT 5.7

05-29-2012, 01:27 PM	#13
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,043	Re: picked up my 1st stepside today Congrats on the stepper save! A good step bed is worth $$$ these days. __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

05-29-2012, 01:54 PM	#14
GRX Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: MD Posts: 1,937	Re: picked up my 1st stepside today Good find. Not a long bed, but at least it's a stepper. __________________ 1969 c-10 Step Side Long Bed. I-6 250cid = = 1969 Pontiac GTO hard top. 400, 4-speed.



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