1970 Gmc restoration, need pics of an original 1/2 ton frame! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

SnapOnBodytech87 · 12-23-2015, 07:11 PM

I'm doing a restoration for a customer, nearing the point of reassembling the frame after blasting, filling the pits and priming. I didn't take apart the frame or suspension. I was wondering if anybody had a original 70 Gmc 1/2 frame untouched that they could take many many detailed pics of. Looking for all the way around the frame, suspension, crossmembers and so on. Any help would be appreciated.

68gmsee · 12-23-2015, 08:43 PM

Is it a GMC leaf springs or trailing arms?

I have a 69 frame with trailing arms apart right now but don't have the front cross member on it. I do have some pics before I completely dismantled it but probably not as detailed as you would like.

Can you be more specific as to what it is that you need to reassemble -like brake lines, parking brake cable, etc..

SnapOnBodytech87 · 12-24-2015, 11:24 AM

Sorry it's with trailing arms. I basically need pictures of everything from different angles so I can see how to reassemble, and what goes where kind of thing. All the crossmembers, rad cradle, cab and box mounts, front and rear suspension, brake lines, fuel lines, wiring harness, emergency brake system, all the little brackets and there they go. I've looked online and found a few to get most of the crossmembers and Mount brackets in, but just want to double check before I tighten everything down.

The owner completely disassembled the frame all the crossmembers, mounts brackets, absolutely everything was taken off before sandblasting to get rid off all the rust . He must have drilled out 200 rivets! He basically brought me two frame rails and a truck load of parts.

**RenoKeene** · 12-24-2015, 11:39 AM

You need the chassis service manual. Pm me an e-mail address and I'll send you a PDF copy.

**RenoKeene** · 12-24-2015, 11:49 AM

Here are some helpful links:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=5781194

**RenoKeene** · 12-24-2015, 12:01 PM

Read thru Hatzie's post I linked and you'll see how to avoid the pop-ups and crap and get to the good stuff.
Here are some pics of mine...

68gmsee · 12-24-2015, 02:39 PM

I can also send you some pics I have of my dismantled unfinished truck frame. Probably too many to post here but I'll try to post some. It may be better if I can send you what I have through email. You can send it by messaging me.

12-23-2015, 07:11 PM	#1
SnapOnBodytech87 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Thunder Bay Posts: 10	1970 Gmc restoration, need pics of an original 1/2 ton frame! I'm doing a restoration for a customer, nearing the point of reassembling the frame after blasting, filling the pits and priming. I didn't take apart the frame or suspension. I was wondering if anybody had a original 70 Gmc 1/2 frame untouched that they could take many many detailed pics of. Looking for all the way around the frame, suspension, crossmembers and so on. Any help would be appreciated.

12-23-2015, 08:43 PM	#2
68gmsee Active Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Centrally located between Houston, Austin and Waco. BCS area. Posts: 7,947	Re: 1970 Gmc restoration, need pics of an original 1/2 ton frame! Is it a GMC leaf springs or trailing arms? I have a 69 frame with trailing arms apart right now but don't have the front cross member on it. I do have some pics before I completely dismantled it but probably not as detailed as you would like. Can you be more specific as to what it is that you need to reassemble -like brake lines, parking brake cable, etc.. __________________ 68 GMC 250/3 speed Saginaw p/b p/s 69 Chevy 350/350 currently in pieces still lookin for a cab 06 Trailblazer I just want a vehicle that I can work on, that won't talk to me, leave error msgs or keep track of how I drive...

12-24-2015, 11:24 AM	#3
SnapOnBodytech87 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Thunder Bay Posts: 10	Re: 1970 Gmc restoration, need pics of an original 1/2 ton frame! Sorry it's with trailing arms. I basically need pictures of everything from different angles so I can see how to reassemble, and what goes where kind of thing. All the crossmembers, rad cradle, cab and box mounts, front and rear suspension, brake lines, fuel lines, wiring harness, emergency brake system, all the little brackets and there they go. I've looked online and found a few to get most of the crossmembers and Mount brackets in, but just want to double check before I tighten everything down. The owner completely disassembled the frame all the crossmembers, mounts brackets, absolutely everything was taken off before sandblasting to get rid off all the rust . He must have drilled out 200 rivets! He basically brought me two frame rails and a truck load of parts.

12-24-2015, 11:39 AM	#4
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,025	Re: 1970 Gmc restoration, need pics of an original 1/2 ton frame! You need the chassis service manual. Pm me an e-mail address and I'll send you a PDF copy. __________________ 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

12-24-2015, 11:49 AM	#5
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,025	Re: 1970 Gmc restoration, need pics of an original 1/2 ton frame! Here are some helpful links: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=5781194 __________________ 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

12-24-2015, 12:01 PM	#6
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,025	Re: 1970 Gmc restoration, need pics of an original 1/2 ton frame! Read thru Hatzie's post I linked and you'll see how to avoid the pop-ups and crap and get to the good stuff. Here are some pics of mine... Attached Images __________________ 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

12-24-2015, 02:39 PM	#7
68gmsee Active Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Centrally located between Houston, Austin and Waco. BCS area. Posts: 7,947	Re: 1970 Gmc restoration, need pics of an original 1/2 ton frame! I can also send you some pics I have of my dismantled unfinished truck frame. Probably too many to post here but I'll try to post some. It may be better if I can send you what I have through email. You can send it by messaging me. Attached Images __________________ 68 GMC 250/3 speed Saginaw p/b p/s 69 Chevy 350/350 currently in pieces still lookin for a cab 06 Trailblazer I just want a vehicle that I can work on, that won't talk to me, leave error msgs or keep track of how I drive...



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