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Old 12-29-2017, 05:13 PM   #1
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Soap on a Rope
I’m starting a build and thought I’d give this forum thing a try. The truck is a 79 GMC Sierra stepside. The Plan: low and mean, big wheels and a new LS3. I admit they are a bit cartoony but I love that. If that’s what you like, give me a try. Going to be fun and hopefully fast! I’m Totally welcome to constructive criticism. I’m always willing to learn something new.
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Old 12-29-2017, 05:26 PM   #2
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Trying to post photos from an iPhone.
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Old 12-29-2017, 06:33 PM   #3
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Excellent . I love them .

I have a 99 Z71 step side and a 88 Square survivorSub

it amazing the interest in trucks, and builds by younger men .

This will save the auto hobby

I had a 73 step and a brand new 77 .

Im 68 lol .
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Old 12-29-2017, 09:55 PM   #4
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Nice trucks Carl!
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Old 12-29-2017, 10:04 PM   #5
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thank you . they were good . Blue was 6 stick . Black was 350 auto .
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Old 12-29-2017, 10:36 PM   #6
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I've been busy over the last few days. Just to find way more rust than I expected. A couple lessons learned there. But no big deal.
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Old 12-29-2017, 10:45 PM   #7
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I had truck media blasted and then I primed the bare metal with etch prime.
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Old 12-29-2017, 10:49 PM   #8
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Why are my photos sideways? And, what do I need to do to post more than one photo at a time?
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Old 12-29-2017, 10:52 PM   #9
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Old 12-30-2017, 01:36 PM   #10
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Time to jump on this grenade. Craigslist 97% of this to alleviate some build cost. It’s on the Knoxville Tn site. I think my prices are pretty good, prices I would be willing to pay if it were me.
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Old 12-30-2017, 01:40 PM   #11
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Got some packages!
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Old 12-30-2017, 01:47 PM   #12
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Couple more boxes....
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Old 12-30-2017, 01:52 PM   #13
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Try again..
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Old 12-30-2017, 10:21 PM   #14
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nice project....that engine looks sharp...
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Old 12-30-2017, 11:01 PM   #15
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And he aint saying nothing about that blue truck with a v6 in the background .
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Old 01-02-2018, 09:27 PM   #16
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Mongocanfly- Thanks!

flashed- that's actually a 65 suburban.
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Got some packages!


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Old 01-03-2018, 12:00 PM   #18
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That '79 Step was lucky to find you! It'll be cool to see your progress with it. Is there a story behind the name?
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Old 01-03-2018, 09:53 PM   #19
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That '79 Step was lucky to find you! It'll be cool to see your progress with it. Is there a story behind the name?
The story..... After purchasing this truck I find that someone was a Picasso with bondo. So when starting this thread, I had to come up with a name. I couldn't think of anything other than getting screwed. I used to joke that I needed to wear soap on a rope as a tie to quit getting screwed around. And... It cracks me up. A friend told me to paint it Irish Spring Green.
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Old 01-10-2018, 11:12 AM   #20
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After a couple hundred boxes to go through I think I’m ready to make some sparks fly on the old chassis in preparation for the Chopping Block back half and front drop member. Should be a fun day.

So the last couple days have been just unboxing and cleaning all the old suspension off.
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Nice.... That stack of boxes looks bigger than the truck.
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