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70's luvr · 11-15-2013, 01:34 PM

After much searching I finally found a truck worthy of a re-do. A California truck that ended up in Tampa with virtually no rust and a crate 350/performer intake/edelbrock motor installed. A/C is all there with a turbo 400 ,ps and power drum brakes. Dad is a retired body man and I finally have a shop to do it in so looking forward to the fun!

**RenoKeene** · 11-15-2013, 01:55 PM

Welcome aboard from just North of you in Inverness! Quite a few of us now in this area. Really decent looking piece you found. If I can help in any way just let me know.

davepl · 11-15-2013, 02:37 PM

Cool! I have a 70 GMC 2500 myself, though mine's the long one. Welcome!

70's luvr · 11-15-2013, 02:41 PM

Thanks guys!..mines the long one too..just doesn't look it.

Longhorn 70 · 11-15-2013, 02:50 PM

That'll clean up real nice!!

Welcome!

davepl · 11-15-2013, 03:10 PM

Actually it's not the "long", it's the standard 127. The long ones (Longhorn, Sierra Grande Custom Camper) are 133" wheelbase. Below is an example.

Note that the 133" would normally have a bed extension behind the cab and a big ugly seam. I photoshopped that out of this photo and then welded it out of real life...

70's luvr · 11-15-2013, 03:12 PM

Got ya Dave. So mines long, just not "crazy" long..

Tinkermc · 11-15-2013, 08:26 PM

damn nice place to start a rebuild, thanks for the pics and Welcome to the Forum

Sicklajoie · 11-15-2013, 08:43 PM

Congrats! I love GMCs!

70's luvr · 11-16-2013, 12:32 AM

Anyone ever see these. Custom tanks on either side of the frame rails. Switch under the dash to switch between the two. the stock tank is no longer installed. You fill them behind a flap in the rear fender well..crazy. Even notched for the rear springs.

11-15-2013, 01:34 PM	#1
70's luvr Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Spring Hill,Fl Posts: 223	70 GMC 2500..finally. After much searching I finally found a truck worthy of a re-do. A California truck that ended up in Tampa with virtually no rust and a crate 350/performer intake/edelbrock motor installed. A/C is all there with a turbo 400 ,ps and power drum brakes. Dad is a retired body man and I finally have a shop to do it in so looking forward to the fun! Last edited by 70's luvr; 11-15-2013 at 01:45 PM.

11-15-2013, 01:55 PM	#2
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,028	Re: 70 GMC 2500..finally. Welcome aboard from just North of you in Inverness! Quite a few of us now in this area. Really decent looking piece you found. If I can help in any way just let me know. __________________ 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

11-15-2013, 02:37 PM	#3
davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,332	Re: 70 GMC 2500..finally. Cool! I have a 70 GMC 2500 myself, though mine's the long one. Welcome! __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande Custom Camper - Built, not Bought 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Coupe 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Convertible

11-15-2013, 02:41 PM	#4
70's luvr Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Spring Hill,Fl Posts: 223	Re: 70 GMC 2500..finally. Thanks guys!..mines the long one too..just doesn't look it.

11-15-2013, 02:50 PM	#5
Longhorn 70 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Chandler AZ Posts: 1,149	Re: 70 GMC 2500..finally. That'll clean up real nice!! Welcome! __________________ 1970 Longhorn, Front Disc, 350/4 bolt, 882 heads, HEI, Edelbrock, 700R4, HO-52/4.11. 1996 Corvette, Collector Roadster, LT4, 396, 450RWHP, 6sp, 4.11/Dana44/posi 5 point roll bar And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. Gal 6:9

11-15-2013, 03:10 PM	#6
davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,332	Re: 70 GMC 2500..finally. Actually it's not the "long", it's the standard 127. The long ones (Longhorn, Sierra Grande Custom Camper) are 133" wheelbase. Below is an example. Note that the 133" would normally have a bed extension behind the cab and a big ugly seam. I photoshopped that out of this photo and then welded it out of real life... Attached Images __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande Custom Camper - Built, not Bought 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Coupe 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Convertible

11-15-2013, 03:12 PM	#7
70's luvr Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Spring Hill,Fl Posts: 223	Re: 70 GMC 2500..finally. Got ya Dave. So mines long, just not "crazy" long..

11-15-2013, 08:26 PM	#8
Tinkermc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Farmville, Va Posts: 3,026	Re: 70 GMC 2500..finally. damn nice place to start a rebuild, thanks for the pics and Welcome to the Forum

11-15-2013, 08:43 PM	#9
Sicklajoie The Niner Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Broad Brook, CT Posts: 2,499	Re: 70 GMC 2500..finally. Congrats! I love GMCs! __________________ "A good racer is one whose head is in communication with his balls." - Richie Evans 1970 C/20 - 402/TH400/3.54s - 74K miles 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 - Wheatland Yellow Niner Progression Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697183 Classic Trucks article: https://www.motortrend.com/features/...et-c20-driven/

11-16-2013, 12:32 AM	#10
70's luvr Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Spring Hill,Fl Posts: 223	Cuistom saddle tanks Anyone ever see these. Custom tanks on either side of the frame rails. Switch under the dash to switch between the two. the stock tank is no longer installed. You fill them behind a flap in the rear fender well..crazy. Even notched for the rear springs.



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