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Posted · 01-19-2014, 09:14 PM

Hey Guys! Going to be posting my project. Getting into putting a new motor in the old girl. Also having tranny rebuilt, and complete new wiring harness.

I tore out every piece of wire today and yesterday in dash and engine compartment. Took the nose off and started to prep for the pull. Tomorrow I am un bolting the engine and getting the tranny ready too. Hope to possibly pull it as one tomorrow, if not next weekend.

New motor is being picked up next satruday (won't go in for a few weeks though).

This will be a fun project!

70LonghornCST · 01-20-2014, 12:57 AM

Hello Posted! Welcome to the forum. That is a great project you have. Have fun with it!

Posted · 01-25-2014, 08:06 PM

All drive train is out and apart. Sending tranny out Monday. Pulling all brackets etc in engine compartment to blast and paint. Want to tidy up before new motor goes in. Picked motor up today. I am pumped! I will post some pics tomorrow.

70shortstep · 01-25-2014, 10:22 PM

How about some pics of the truck. Very nice.

Posted · 01-27-2014, 02:23 PM

More pics:

Old Motor

Truck before project

Posted · 01-27-2014, 02:28 PM

I have to fix how this fendor a door meet! Always struggled getting it right, and I have had the nose off several times.

Posted · 01-27-2014, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 70shortstep

How about some pics of the truck. Very nice.

This truck is a great crusie night truck for sure. The new motor is sick and will have a nice cleaned and touched up engine compartment. The body is decent, especially for me doing it with just a little help from my father in law, who is still just a back yard guy himself. Sits nice, and gets lots of attention when I take it out. i cannot wait until spring! I will post more pics soon.

67swb72klb · 01-27-2014, 02:47 PM

nice 4x4 stepper! and welcome to the board too
I would try shiming the front of the cab up to help that fender gap

**CUSTOM/10** · 02-04-2014, 04:04 PM

Good looking shorty.... My 1st was a 72 SWB step side 4x4 in med olive green. Loved that truck. It was my daily drive for may yrs.

Gary

mcbassin · 02-04-2014, 05:02 PM

Very nice looking truck.

Posted · 02-04-2014, 05:09 PM

thanks guys!

Posted · 03-10-2014, 03:35 PM

Been working on this thing off and on. I have the new motor and 100% rebuilt TH350 mounted and in. Transfer case is ready to install this week. I have the dash harness 80% done and will wrap that up this week. American Auto wire was awesome! i was confused and called for a few questions. Put me right on track and new this truck perfectly!

My plans this weekend are to get the blasted and repainted vacuum pump, brackets, hood hinges, alternator, fan, and power steering all hooked up.

Here are a few pics.

Posted · 03-10-2014, 03:36 PM

Anyone know where my neutral back up swith connection is on this column? I do not see it. i ordered a new one today from AAW to be safe, but do not even know how to intall..

Posted · 04-24-2014, 03:57 PM

been a bit since I posted. I am just about there! Ready to fire up this weekend (i think). New motor (rebuilt), tranny (rebuilt), vacuum pump, master cylinder, gas tank, lines, all wiring, alternator, belts/pullies, hoses..all the little things.

all I have to do is mount the battery tray, run the positve wire to starter, bolt my exhaust, and add radiator fluid! All other fluids complete, etc.. Dropping dash cluster back in as well.

Posted · 04-24-2014, 03:59 PM

mcbassin · 04-24-2014, 04:16 PM

Looking very good!

Posted · 04-24-2014, 04:28 PM

Posted · 04-30-2014, 08:39 AM

she is running!! I now have to finish the front and rear light harnesses.

Clean up the underneath and undercoat. Grill is on, bumper next.

Should be on the road this month!!

Posted · 06-19-2014, 08:21 PM

Well, today was the day for the 1st drive in years! Figured out my electrical issue and took it for a test run. Then brought it back and cleaned her up!

nothing like driving a project you did all the work on (well my dad helped), and a few friends to lift things, Overall just me dealing with all the crap. Taking it one step at a time. I have to say the American Autowire Kit is awesome! Love the sound of the 350hp 350 as well!

01-19-2014, 09:14 PM	#1
Posted Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: sprinfield Posts: 134	Posted's 1970 Stepper 4 x 4 Motor,Wiring Build Hey Guys! Going to be posting my project. Getting into putting a new motor in the old girl. Also having tranny rebuilt, and complete new wiring harness. I tore out every piece of wire today and yesterday in dash and engine compartment. Took the nose off and started to prep for the pull. Tomorrow I am un bolting the engine and getting the tranny ready too. Hope to possibly pull it as one tomorrow, if not next weekend. New motor is being picked up next satruday (won't go in for a few weeks though). This will be a fun project!

01-20-2014, 12:57 AM	#2
70LonghornCST Moderator Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 5,775	Re: Posted's 1970 Stepper 4 x 4 Motor,Wiring Build Hello Posted! Welcome to the forum. That is a great project you have. Have fun with it! __________________ 2018 Chevy Crew Cab 2006 Impala SS 1965 Plymouth Sport Fury 1970 Chevy Longhorn Bucket Seats Shoulder Belts Front Tow Hooks Factory Air Factory Speedwarning, Tach & Vaccum Factory Tilt CST Package AM/FM Radio Bumper Guards Richard 70 Longhorn CST Build Adding an AM/FM Decal

01-25-2014, 08:06 PM	#3
Posted Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: sprinfield Posts: 134	Re: Posted's 1970 Stepper 4 x 4 Motor,Wiring Build All drive train is out and apart. Sending tranny out Monday. Pulling all brackets etc in engine compartment to blast and paint. Want to tidy up before new motor goes in. Picked motor up today. I am pumped! I will post some pics tomorrow.

01-25-2014, 10:22 PM	#4
70shortstep Registerd User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Little Rock,AR Posts: 220	Re: Posted's 1970 Stepper 4 x 4 Motor,Wiring Build How about some pics of the truck. Very nice.

01-27-2014, 02:23 PM	#5
Posted Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: sprinfield Posts: 134	Re: Posted's 1970 Stepper 4 x 4 Motor,Wiring Build More pics: Old Motor Truck before project

01-27-2014, 02:28 PM	#6
Posted Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: sprinfield Posts: 134	Re: Posted's 1970 Stepper 4 x 4 Motor,Wiring Build I have to fix how this fendor a door meet! Always struggled getting it right, and I have had the nose off several times.

01-27-2014, 02:47 PM	#8
67swb72klb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: livingston co.mi Posts: 2,471	Re: Posted's 1970 Stepper 4 x 4 Motor,Wiring Build nice 4x4 stepper! and welcome to the board too I would try shiming the front of the cab up to help that fender gap __________________ California 65 GTO---Texas 64 burb 283 ---Oklahoma 67 CST SWB BBW wood bed 327 2004r---New Mexico 72 k10 350 350 auto---Georga 72 short step project

02-04-2014, 04:04 PM	#9
CUSTOM/10 Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Sandown, NH Posts: 2,854	Re: Posted's 1970 Stepper 4 x 4 Motor,Wiring Build Good looking shorty.... My 1st was a 72 SWB step side 4x4 in med olive green. Loved that truck. It was my daily drive for may yrs. Gary __________________ Gary 72 SWB 4x4 My 72 SWB Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=259859

02-04-2014, 05:02 PM	#10
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Posted's 1970 Stepper 4 x 4 Motor,Wiring Build Very nice looking truck. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

02-04-2014, 05:09 PM	#11
Posted Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: sprinfield Posts: 134	Re: Posted's 1970 Stepper 4 x 4 Motor,Wiring Build thanks guys!

03-10-2014, 03:35 PM	#12
Posted Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: sprinfield Posts: 134	Re: Posted's 1970 Stepper 4 x 4 Motor,Wiring Build Been working on this thing off and on. I have the new motor and 100% rebuilt TH350 mounted and in. Transfer case is ready to install this week. I have the dash harness 80% done and will wrap that up this week. American Auto wire was awesome! i was confused and called for a few questions. Put me right on track and new this truck perfectly! My plans this weekend are to get the blasted and repainted vacuum pump, brackets, hood hinges, alternator, fan, and power steering all hooked up. Here are a few pics.

03-10-2014, 03:36 PM	#13
Posted Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: sprinfield Posts: 134	Re: Posted's 1970 Stepper 4 x 4 Motor,Wiring Build Anyone know where my neutral back up swith connection is on this column? I do not see it. i ordered a new one today from AAW to be safe, but do not even know how to intall..

04-24-2014, 03:57 PM	#14
Posted Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: sprinfield Posts: 134	Re: Posted's 1970 Stepper 4 x 4 Motor,Wiring Build been a bit since I posted. I am just about there! Ready to fire up this weekend (i think). New motor (rebuilt), tranny (rebuilt), vacuum pump, master cylinder, gas tank, lines, all wiring, alternator, belts/pullies, hoses..all the little things. all I have to do is mount the battery tray, run the positve wire to starter, bolt my exhaust, and add radiator fluid! All other fluids complete, etc.. Dropping dash cluster back in as well.

04-24-2014, 03:59 PM	#15
Posted Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: sprinfield Posts: 134	Re: Posted's 1970 Stepper 4 x 4 Motor,Wiring Build

04-24-2014, 04:16 PM	#16
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Posted's 1970 Stepper 4 x 4 Motor,Wiring Build Looking very good! __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group



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04-24-2014, 04:28 PM	#17
Posted Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: sprinfield Posts: 134	Re: Posted's 1970 Stepper 4 x 4 Motor,Wiring Build

04-30-2014, 08:39 AM	#18
Posted Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: sprinfield Posts: 134	Re: Posted's 1970 Stepper 4 x 4 Motor,Wiring Build she is running!! I now have to finish the front and rear light harnesses. Clean up the underneath and undercoat. Grill is on, bumper next. Should be on the road this month!!

06-19-2014, 08:21 PM	#19
Posted Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: sprinfield Posts: 134	Re: Posted's 1970 Stepper 4 x 4 Motor,Wiring Build Well, today was the day for the 1st drive in years! Figured out my electrical issue and took it for a test run. Then brought it back and cleaned her up! nothing like driving a project you did all the work on (well my dad helped), and a few friends to lift things, Overall just me dealing with all the crap. Taking it one step at a time. I have to say the American Autowire Kit is awesome! Love the sound of the 350hp 350 as well!

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