My first build - 67 GMC small window stepper - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

naphtali5725 · 05-20-2012, 05:05 PM

Hey guys, this will be my first build - I acquired this 67 GMC small window stepper from X-cabsquarebody on c10forum, and will be doing a frame off.
Not sure what the exact plan for suspension is (suggestions welcome), but it will have a nicely built Oldsmobile 455 with 450+ HP. I am undecided on what manual tranny will go behind the 455 (suggestions welcome).

There will be lots of pics.

Wish me luck

naphtali5725 · 05-20-2012, 05:06 PM

More...

naphtali5725 · 05-20-2012, 05:07 PM

More dis-assembly...

**thelonerife** · 05-20-2012, 05:32 PM

YES!!! Cool truck! The patina gods have blessed you my friend..

67c10rustbuket · 05-20-2012, 06:38 PM

Cool truck, congrats! For a tranny I would suggest a Muncie M22 preferably but a M20 or M21 would be fine as well. They came in some Pontiacs and ? as well as Chevys so there are BOP bellhousings out there. Or if your looking to spend more money and get some overdrive a T56 6 speed would also handle the power.

JamesRKing72 · 05-20-2012, 06:41 PM

Nice truck indeed. :-) I like the inline 6 though, would love to find a step-side myself like this to rebuild.

naphtali5725 · 05-20-2012, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by thelonerife

YES!!! Cool truck! The patina gods have blessed you my friend..

hehe, yeah it's got some patina alright

unfortunately it has some see thru patina too

naphtali5725 · 05-20-2012, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by 67c10rustbuket

Cool truck, congrats! For a tranny I would suggest a Muncie M22 preferably but a M20 or M21 would be fine as well. They came in some Pontiacs and ? as well as Chevys so there are BOP bellhousings out there. Or if your looking to spend more money and get some overdrive a T56 6 speed would also handle the power.

I was thinking the M22 as well, perhaps if I can find a 5 or 6 speed dirt cheap I'll go with one of those

naphtali5725 · 05-20-2012, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by JamesRKing72

Nice truck indeed. :-) I like the inline 6 though, would love to find a step-side myself like this to rebuild.

The I6 and the 3 speed tranny will be for sale or trade, as soon as I can get it out of there...

tsali39 · 05-20-2012, 11:49 PM

Love this truck!

naphtali5725 · 05-21-2012, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by tsali39

Love this truck!

Thanks! How far is Spencer from Asheville?

RINC · 05-21-2012, 01:07 AM

I fear the baby jesus will cry if you paint that purdy truck !

naphtali5725 · 05-21-2012, 11:14 AM

more pics...

naphtali5725 · 05-21-2012, 11:15 AM

more...

67chevy1series · 05-21-2012, 11:27 AM

nice truck! has beautiful patina!... too bad i think its going to be repainted? love the colors of the exterior and the fawn interior, steering wheel and horn cap are cool to keep us posted and keep the pics a comin!

naphtali5725 · 05-21-2012, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by 67chevy1series

nice truck! has beautiful patina!... too bad i think its going to be repainted? love the colors of the exterior and the fawn interior, steering wheel and horn cap are cool to keep us posted and keep the pics a comin!

I'm actually wanting to keep it like it is, except the rust repair, and dent's etc. so unfortunately it will need primer here and there.

sgaylord · 05-21-2012, 02:16 PM

Looks like a cool build. I love the look of patina.

Steve

RINC · 05-21-2012, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by naphtali5725

I'm actually wanting to keep it like it is, except the rust repair, and dent's etc. so unfortunately it will need primer here and there.

Replace as little as you can. Paint can be matched on the repaired places. Though cost is sometime a major problem.

**CC69Rat** · 05-21-2012, 03:03 PM

Sweet looking truck.

You might be able to dolly out a lof of that pass front fender. Some people may laugh, but it looks really solid in the cup from the pics anyway. Try finding another 'one year' specific 67 pass fender and I really think i might be worth saving. you just have to think like the dent. How was it put in there in the first place? Just massage it out in the reverse of how it got there and 80-85% of that would pop right out. The upper edge might be tough but a stud welder would help too

Either way man, I'd save every bit you can. I love the old steppers.

67chevy1series · 05-22-2012, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by naphtali5725

I'm actually wanting to keep it like it is, except the rust repair, and dent's etc. so unfortunately it will need primer here and there.

well after awhile the reproduction rockers and cab corners will blend in witht he rest of the truck... but the floor pans dont matter i would undercoat the bottom and paint the top up real nice again.

naphtali5725 · 05-22-2012, 12:17 PM

more teardown pics...

I assume that crossmember is supposed to be at an angle...right?

fastcam1 · 05-22-2012, 02:08 PM

Yup crossmember is at an angle from the factory
Posted via Mobile Device

naphtali5725 · 05-22-2012, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by fastcam1

Yup crossmember is at an angle from the factory
Posted via Mobile Device

I figured that was the case...thanks for verifying

naphtali5725 · 05-22-2012, 09:44 PM

Did some more dis-assembly tonite, made some progress inside, dash out, heater core, etc.

naphtali5725 · 05-22-2012, 09:46 PM

more...

05-20-2012, 05:05 PM	#1
naphtali5725 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NC Posts: 1,101	My first build - 67 GMC small window stepper Hey guys, this will be my first build - I acquired this 67 GMC small window stepper from X-cabsquarebody on c10forum, and will be doing a frame off. Not sure what the exact plan for suspension is (suggestions welcome), but it will have a nicely built Oldsmobile 455 with 450+ HP. I am undecided on what manual tranny will go behind the 455 (suggestions welcome). There will be lots of pics. Wish me luck Attached Images __________________ My build thread... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=515829 Disabled Veteran 82nd Airborne Division Operations: Desert Shield, Desert Storm, and Uphold Democracy

05-20-2012, 05:06 PM	#2
naphtali5725 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NC Posts: 1,101	Re: My first build - 67 GMC small window stepper More... Attached Images __________________ My build thread... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=515829 Disabled Veteran 82nd Airborne Division Operations: Desert Shield, Desert Storm, and Uphold Democracy

05-20-2012, 05:07 PM	#3
naphtali5725 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NC Posts: 1,101	Re: My first build - 67 GMC small window stepper More dis-assembly... Attached Images __________________ My build thread... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=515829 Disabled Veteran 82nd Airborne Division Operations: Desert Shield, Desert Storm, and Uphold Democracy

05-20-2012, 05:32 PM	#4
thelonerife Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Clarksville TN 37043 Posts: 8,702	Re: My first build - 67 GMC small window stepper YES!!! Cool truck! The patina gods have blessed you my friend.. __________________ Chuck 68swb Fleetside build ''Choncho'' http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374892 My trailer redo http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...69#post5893869 Chuy my 59 bug http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653798 Putnam 87 GMC Shop truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707687

05-20-2012, 06:38 PM	#5
67c10rustbuket Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Mustang, Oklahoma Posts: 2,806	Re: My first build - 67 GMC small window stepper Cool truck, congrats! For a tranny I would suggest a Muncie M22 preferably but a M20 or M21 would be fine as well. They came in some Pontiacs and ? as well as Chevys so there are BOP bellhousings out there. Or if your looking to spend more money and get some overdrive a T56 6 speed would also handle the power. __________________ Dan <---(my name) 67 SWB C10 project "GEORGIA"-59 Brookwood 2dr wag...Next project-03 Tahoe 4x4 5.3 family ride-07 Hondur Accord, commuter car

05-20-2012, 06:41 PM	#6
JamesRKing72 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Posts: 73	Re: My first build - 67 GMC small window stepper Nice truck indeed. :-) I like the inline 6 though, would love to find a step-side myself like this to rebuild. __________________ 1971 Cheyenne, The Blue Jay. The Blue Jay build thread- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=516989

05-20-2012, 11:49 PM	#10
tsali39 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Yadkin Valley North Carolina Posts: 238	Re: My first build - 67 GMC small window stepper Love this truck!

05-21-2012, 01:07 AM	#12
RINC Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: A Sunny Place For Shady People Posts: 468	Re: My first build - 67 GMC small window stepper I fear the baby jesus will cry if you paint that purdy truck ! __________________ Chris '69 C-20 '04 Jeep TJ

05-21-2012, 11:14 AM	#13
naphtali5725 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NC Posts: 1,101	Re: My first build - 67 GMC small window stepper more pics... Attached Images __________________ My build thread... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=515829 Disabled Veteran 82nd Airborne Division Operations: Desert Shield, Desert Storm, and Uphold Democracy

05-21-2012, 11:15 AM	#14
naphtali5725 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NC Posts: 1,101	Re: My first build - 67 GMC small window stepper more... Attached Images __________________ My build thread... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=515829 Disabled Veteran 82nd Airborne Division Operations: Desert Shield, Desert Storm, and Uphold Democracy

05-21-2012, 11:27 AM	#15
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: My first build - 67 GMC small window stepper nice truck! has beautiful patina!... too bad i think its going to be repainted? love the colors of the exterior and the fawn interior, steering wheel and horn cap are cool to keep us posted and keep the pics a comin!

05-21-2012, 02:16 PM	#17
sgaylord Project collector Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sanderson, Fl Posts: 700	Re: My first build - 67 GMC small window stepper Looks like a cool build. I love the look of patina. Steve __________________ 69 CST-10 SWB (disguised as a 67) 383/700r4 Jezebel Jezebel 3.0 NEW!!! 2020 GMC 3500 Denali Duramax 2016 Harley Street Glide CVO Roll Tide!

05-21-2012, 03:03 PM	#19
CC69Rat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,205	Re: My first build - 67 GMC small window stepper Sweet looking truck. You might be able to dolly out a lof of that pass front fender. Some people may laugh, but it looks really solid in the cup from the pics anyway. Try finding another 'one year' specific 67 pass fender and I really think i might be worth saving. you just have to think like the dent. How was it put in there in the first place? Just massage it out in the reverse of how it got there and 80-85% of that would pop right out. The upper edge might be tough but a stud welder would help too Either way man, I'd save every bit you can. I love the old steppers. __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

05-22-2012, 12:17 PM	#21
naphtali5725 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NC Posts: 1,101	Re: My first build - 67 GMC small window stepper more teardown pics... I assume that crossmember is supposed to be at an angle...right? Attached Images __________________ My build thread... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=515829 Disabled Veteran 82nd Airborne Division Operations: Desert Shield, Desert Storm, and Uphold Democracy

05-22-2012, 02:08 PM	#22
fastcam1 Young gun Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Spanaway WA Posts: 631	Re: My first build - 67 GMC small window stepper Yup crossmember is at an angle from the factory Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 67 SWB Custom "JANE" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554024 Northwest C10's http://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/Norhtwestc10s/ Cameron sparks



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05-22-2012, 09:44 PM	#24
naphtali5725 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NC Posts: 1,101	Re: My first build - 67 GMC small window stepper Did some more dis-assembly tonite, made some progress inside, dash out, heater core, etc. Attached Images __________________ My build thread... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=515829 Disabled Veteran 82nd Airborne Division Operations: Desert Shield, Desert Storm, and Uphold Democracy

05-22-2012, 09:46 PM	#25
naphtali5725 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NC Posts: 1,101	Re: My first build - 67 GMC small window stepper more... Attached Images __________________ My build thread... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=515829 Disabled Veteran 82nd Airborne Division Operations: Desert Shield, Desert Storm, and Uphold Democracy

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