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reaper71 01-09-2015 08:43 PM
Blake's 67 GMC stepside build
 
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Hey Guy's, here is another build I started back in 2012 for a Guy in Arkansas.
It's a 67 GMC stepside (farm truck highly used) The plan was to replace suspension, drive train,interior,paint etc,etc...This has been going on and off for around 2yrs (at times no work done for 7mnths) Well the time has come, He finally pulled the trigger to finish the old girl so I will get the build started..

First few pics are as it rolled into the shop..
Hope you enjoy the ride..

Mark...

reaper71 01-09-2015 08:47 PM
Re: Blake's 67 GMC stepside build
 
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A few more...
As you can see from the 2nd pic. the drivers door was severely damaged..
It will need to be replaced..

reaper71 01-09-2015 08:51 PM
Re: Blake's 67 GMC stepside build
 
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Last 2 pics for now...of the interior and the engine bay.

Just a side note this was his Dad's truck and was given to him before he passed so their is a huge attachment to the truck for him.
Till next time.

Mark...

68shortwide 01-09-2015 10:57 PM
Re: Blake's 67 GMC stepside build
 
That's awesome.

el_bole 01-09-2015 11:04 PM
Re: Blake's 67 GMC stepside build
 
Love those 67's especially GMC's...Nice truck man.

special-K 01-10-2015 09:12 AM
Re: Blake's 67 GMC stepside build
 
Nice one to start with. Is he going all '67 look, no side markers?

reaper71 01-10-2015 09:05 PM
Re: Blake's 67 GMC stepside build
 
Thank's Guy's for checking out the build...

reaper71 01-10-2015 09:09 PM
Re: Blake's 67 GMC stepside build
 
To Answer that? Yes No side markers I will keep the sides very clean looking..

Mark...
Quote:
Originally Posted by special-K (Post 6993672)
Nice one to start with. Is he going all '67 look, no side markers?

Fitz 01-11-2015 09:22 AM
Re: Blake's 67 GMC stepside build
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by reaper71 (Post 6993092)
Hey Guy's, here is another build I started back in 2012 for a Guy in Arkansas.
It's a 67 GMC stepside (farm truck highly used) The plan was to replace suspension, drive train,interior,paint etc,etc...This has been going on and off for around 2yrs (at times no work done for 7mnths) Well the time has come, He finally pulled the trigger to finish the old girl so I will get the build started..

First few pics are as it rolled into the shop..
Hope you enjoy the ride..

Mark...
A three pedal, four eyed, slant nose stepside. That thing just makes my heart go pitter-pat! Congrats, man. That's going to make a fine project IF you waste the Patina and toss in a BIG BLOCK!

that_red_c10 01-11-2015 09:46 AM
Re: Blake's 67 GMC stepside build
 
Wow! Such a beautiful truck!! cant wait to see updates :)

reaper71 01-11-2015 11:53 AM
Re: Blake's 67 GMC stepside build
 
FITZ.....This truck will be a mix between a Daily driver/cruise in kinda build. The owner want's it to be really clean but with some custom touches..

Engine wise it will be a 5.3L 4l60E combo and smoothed out body and full paint..

Mark...

that_red_c10 01-11-2015 11:55 AM
Re: Blake's 67 GMC stepside build
 
That's nice! is it going to stay white? or is it going to change color?

reaper71 01-11-2015 11:56 AM
Re: Blake's 67 GMC stepside build
 
Thank's red C10!! If you guys could only have seen this old girl in person it is really rough!!! (But I can bring her back to her former glory)
Quote:
Originally Posted by that_red_c10 (Post 6998635)
Wow! Such a beautiful truck!! cant wait to see updates :)

that_red_c10 01-11-2015 12:00 PM
Re: Blake's 67 GMC stepside build
 
No problem! I wish I could. I want to look for a 67/68 c10-c30 or GMC, in addition to my 68'. I want one in one of the darker colors though. something like dark Blue, dark Green, or Vermilion. id maybe go up to a 69-72 but I really like the 67/68 look in these colors. and if I get any of them I want them with white trim, not chrome. Just gotta start saving up haha!

reaper71 01-11-2015 12:08 PM
Re: Blake's 67 GMC stepside build
 
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Pic #1. The spring straps were broken on both sides and this is what it looked like the last time they drove it!!
Pic #2. A FRICKIN HOSE CLAMP!!!!!
Pic #3. The fenders coming off..
Pic #4. The bed finally removed...(reason I say this it had about 100lbs of junk in the bed we removed)
Pic #5. another look at the (High Tech Hose Clamp!!!) :me:

that_red_c10 01-11-2015 12:12 PM
Re: Blake's 67 GMC stepside build
 
LMAO that hose clamp is hysterical!! but the frame doesn't look too bad for sitting! I cant wait to start my frame-off restoration. my truck is ghetto too LMAO. The previous owner zip-tied one of the exhaust pipes to the frame because it broke off LMFAO.

reaper71 01-11-2015 09:18 PM
Re: Blake's 67 GMC stepside build
 
There is all kinds out there!!! :dum:

tcrist 01-11-2015 09:42 PM
Re: Blake's 67 GMC stepside build
 
67??? with side marker lights and 5 lug?

special-K 01-12-2015 07:37 AM
Re: Blake's 67 GMC stepside build
 
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Originally Posted by tcrist (Post 6999585)
67??? with side marker lights and 5 lug?
...and sloped hood...hand brake? My guess is either the fenders were changed or it's actually a '68. Obviously, the 5-lugstuff has been swapped-in (or a 67-68 cab was swapped-on to a 71/72). I figure no matter how it started life it's going to be (or appear to be) a '67 fenderside when done. I'm also building a '67 GMC that started off as many other trucks from 67-72 ('71 frame). How about those grille letters

reaper71 01-12-2015 11:10 AM
Re: Blake's 67 GMC stepside build
 
Ok Guy's!
Yes it has things that scream 68...The Cab and title say 67...it also came from the factory with a V6,drum brakes and 3 on the tree....
The front and rear suspension was swapped years ago for 71-72 and a small block.
At the end of the day 99% of us will change things to fit our taste...
The truck is 48 yrs old (you have changed alot in 48 yrs too..Right?)

reaper71 01-12-2015 11:17 AM
Re: Blake's 67 GMC stepside build
 
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Here is some shots of bed,inner fender and some Rot to be removed and repaired..

reaper71 01-12-2015 11:21 AM
Re: Blake's 67 GMC stepside build
 
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Pic #1. The core support, pretty Bad so will need some major TLC...
Pic #2. The front end showing some of the nasty stock components and clutter that WILL go away..

reaper71 01-12-2015 11:43 AM
Re: Blake's 67 GMC stepside build
 
correction!!
Straight 6 and 73-87 suspension components

Low Elco 01-12-2015 02:22 PM
Re: Blake's 67 GMC stepside build
 
If it's like any of your other stuff, it's gonna be neat. Good luck!

oldman3 01-12-2015 10:53 PM
Re: Blake's 67 GMC stepside build
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by special-K (Post 6999990)
...and sloped hood...hand brake? My guess is either the fenders were changed or it's actually a '68. Obviously, the 5-lugstuff has been swapped-in (or a 67-68 cab was swapped-on to a 71/72). I figure no matter how it started life it's going to be (or appear to be) a '67 fenderside when done. I'm also building a '67 GMC that started off as many other trucks from 67-72 ('71 frame). How about those grille letters
Special K, the sloped hood was standard on the 67 and the 68 models. The letters in the grill are only on the 67, all others where on the hood. Picked up some of this info from this site. http://www.pattson.com/maych/67_72_gmc.htm ...Jim

special-K 01-13-2015 11:07 AM
Re: Blake's 67 GMC stepside build
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by reaper71 (Post 7000178)
correction!!
Straight 6 and 73-87 suspension components
Yeah, I saw the L6 fan protector. Lots of typical changes we see. I just added a couple.
Quote:
Originally Posted by oldman3 (Post 7001092)
Special K, the sloped hood was standard on the 67 and the 68 models. The letters in the grill are only on the 67, all others where on the hood. Picked up some of this info from this site. http://www.pattson.com/maych/67_72_gmc.htm ...Jim
I was finishing out the prior comment made by the other member to make a point. Reason was to show there are many changed things that don't match in years, but nothing to state it's not in fact a '67. The letters on this grille are later plastic ones mounted on a 68-70 grille. No offense, but that Pattson site is fairly lame, IMO. This site has the best knowledge on the internet on 67-72 GM Trucks. It's been a long time since I checked that site, but when I did - and saw all the inaccuracy - my though was they should have come here first and they would have gotten it right :cool:

RockinKees 01-13-2015 05:00 PM
Re: Blake's 67 GMC stepside build
 
Hi Mark!
You are (were) a buzzy guy ;)

I am not a fan of those trucks (sorry...) but I really love how you're doing things, so I will follow this one also :mm:

Keep the pics comming, I'll try to keep up with it!!

reaper71 01-13-2015 08:18 PM
Re: Blake's 67 GMC stepside build
 
My pleasure Sir!!!
Thank's for checking it out....This truck has alot of work finished and he finally wanted to finish it so I'll get back to it here real soon..

Mark...
Quote:
Originally Posted by RockinKees (Post 7002035)
Hi Mark!
You are (were) a buzzy guy ;)

I am not a fan of those trucks (sorry...) but I really love how you're doing things, so I will follow this one also :mm:

Keep the pics comming, I'll try to keep up with it!!

reaper71 01-13-2015 08:38 PM
Re: Blake's 67 GMC stepside build
 
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Here are some shots of the truck in the tear down stages..
They really are pointing out the Rotted Floors,kick pan's on both sides of the cab. I also found alot of rot in the rockers (inner & outer) and all the cab braces....So I will have my fun cut out for me on the metal work :b69:

that_red_c10 01-13-2015 08:43 PM
Re: Blake's 67 GMC stepside build
 
Cant wait to see this finished, keep me posted!

oldman3 01-14-2015 12:14 AM
Re: Blake's 67 GMC stepside build
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by special-K (Post 7001569)
Yeah, I saw the L6 fan protector. Lots of typical changes we see. I just added a couple.

I was finishing out the prior comment made by the other member to make a point. Reason was to show there are many changed things that don't match in years, but nothing to state it's not in fact a '67. The letters on this grille are later plastic ones mounted on a 68-70 grille. No offense, but that Pattson site is fairly lame, IMO. This site has the best knowledge on the internet on 67-72 GM Trucks. It's been a long time since I checked that site, but when I did - and saw all the inaccuracy - my though was they should have come here first and they would have gotten it right :cool:
Thanks for letting me know about that site, first time for a GMC for us, so it's all a learning stage. You are correct about this site, lots of good info. People on here helped me a lot to figure out what front end they had installed and also on the rear axle....Jim

Fitz 01-15-2015 02:57 PM
Re: Blake's 67 GMC stepside build
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by reaper71 (Post 6998788)
FITZ.....This truck will be a mix between a Daily driver/cruise in kinda build. The owner want's it to be really clean but with some custom touches..

Engine wise it will be a 5.3L 4l60E combo and smoothed out body and full paint..

Mark...
That wouldn't be my choice but it's still a good choice. Not everyone shares my taste in trucks. It will make a fine daily driver.

reaper71 01-15-2015 08:36 PM
Re: Blake's 67 GMC stepside build
 
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Here are some updates for today...
Pic #1. drivers side inner & outer rocker,kick panel and cab brace.
Pic #2. same for passenger side with the floor pan as well..
Pic #3. The drivers side inner/outer removed..
Pic #4. The floor after the pan was cut out..
Pic #5. Fitting the rocker..
Any of the under lying metal that was still solid will be coated in (Eastwood Rust Encapsulator) This stuff work's really well and you don't have to wait 24hrs for it to fully cure..

Mark...

Advanced Design 01-15-2015 09:17 PM
Re: Blake's 67 GMC stepside build
 
Moving in the right direction and looking forward to more updates Mark. The body supports are OK on this one?

reaper71 01-16-2015 11:20 AM
Re: Blake's 67 GMC stepside build
 
NO,NO,NO!!!!! They are all shot!!!
Did not know how bad they were till we got the cab removed so it's on the List that keeps growing :lol:
Quote:
Originally Posted by Advanced Design (Post 7005481)
Moving in the right direction and looking forward to more updates Mark. The body supports are OK on this one?

special-K 01-16-2015 12:54 PM
Re: Blake's 67 GMC stepside build
 
Pieces to the puzzle.

reaper71 01-19-2015 11:09 AM
Re: Blake's 67 GMC stepside build
 
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Here are some more pics to wet your whistle...

Pic #1. Fitting the kick panel.
Pic #2. View from outside will do some trimming as needed.
Pic #3. Here I used the Eastwood encapsulator
Pic #4. Floor pan tacked in place and the kick panel welded in..

Advanced Design 01-19-2015 03:34 PM
Re: Blake's 67 GMC stepside build
 
But..but..but I thought all trucks from down your way were rock solid?

This one will be when you finish. Looks good!

slowcpe 01-19-2015 04:08 PM
Re: Blake's 67 GMC stepside build
 
In for the rust repair! :lol: This is next on the list once I finish my rear suspension mock up.

reaper71 01-19-2015 08:07 PM
Re: Blake's 67 GMC stepside build
 
wishful thinking on that my friend!!!
Thanks again..
Quote:
Originally Posted by Advanced Design (Post 7010137)
But..but..but I thought all trucks from down your way were rock solid?

This one will be when you finish. Looks good!


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