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vdubinsd · 07-01-2018, 10:32 AM

Had the opportunity to pick up a friends "old truck" that he had to move, and being who I am I had to look. 70 GMC 1/2 ton long bed 350 np465. Needs cab corners, been sitting since the late 90s, very solid and rust free. At a fool's bet price. So of course I drug it home.

Trying to do research on the best plan for it ( would really rather have a short bed) I stumbled across a 1962 short step close to home, once again at a come steal it price. Drove it 35 miles home ( at about 45 mph). 283 V8 another stupid np465 but again rust free.

Sell 70 and spend on 62? That's why I am here. Not going to do anything until I figure out what the hell I am going to do.

Will post pictures once I figure out how!

Hi!

vdubinsd · 07-01-2018, 10:34 AM

Pictures worked! Picked up a set of 15x10 old school slot mags and a set of mid 70s rally wheels for the 70 not sure which are the best yet. Or run the 8 spokes off the 62 on the 70. Have 3 of the factory 16 riveted wheels for the 62, searching for the 4th. Bought a 1983 c10 for parts, but was too nice to cut up so traded it for a daily. Did get a front suspension off another mid 80s c10 including brakes and steering. But seriously considering keeping the 62 torsion. Like I said, I dunno what I'm doing yet. But it will be fun!

And the parts truck that was lucky it was too nice

**mongocanfly** · 07-01-2018, 02:12 PM

Welcome..keep em all!!!haha...
but just to clarify ,your trans is sm465.....not nv465....

**Getter-Done** · 07-01-2018, 02:30 PM

Welcome.
Looks like your on the right track.
Nice trucks.

**68bowtie** · 07-01-2018, 03:44 PM

The 70 is by far your best truck. My opinion since you asked...

Lots of potential there. The body and paint look really good. If I was you I would dump the wagon wheels, sell the 62, install some factory steel wheels, white stripe tires, and hub caps on the 70 and make it a driver. Or if you are wanting a custom look there are tons of options, this board is by far your best resource for ideas. Good call on the disc brakes, that’s a great upgrade in any case.

vdubinsd · 07-07-2018, 08:46 AM

Thanks. Tons of info here, soaking it in and stacking up parts.

07-01-2018, 10:32 AM	#1
vdubinsd Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Carson Valley NV Posts: 3	Just jumped in w both feet Had the opportunity to pick up a friends "old truck" that he had to move, and being who I am I had to look. 70 GMC 1/2 ton long bed 350 np465. Needs cab corners, been sitting since the late 90s, very solid and rust free. At a fool's bet price. So of course I drug it home. Trying to do research on the best plan for it ( would really rather have a short bed) I stumbled across a 1962 short step close to home, once again at a come steal it price. Drove it 35 miles home ( at about 45 mph). 283 V8 another stupid np465 but again rust free. Sell 70 and spend on 62? That's why I am here. Not going to do anything until I figure out what the hell I am going to do. Will post pictures once I figure out how! Hi!

07-01-2018, 10:34 AM	#2
vdubinsd Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Carson Valley NV Posts: 3	Re: Just jumped in w both feet Pictures worked! Picked up a set of 15x10 old school slot mags and a set of mid 70s rally wheels for the 70 not sure which are the best yet. Or run the 8 spokes off the 62 on the 70. Have 3 of the factory 16 riveted wheels for the 62, searching for the 4th. Bought a 1983 c10 for parts, but was too nice to cut up so traded it for a daily. Did get a front suspension off another mid 80s c10 including brakes and steering. But seriously considering keeping the 62 torsion. Like I said, I dunno what I'm doing yet. But it will be fun! And the parts truck that was lucky it was too nice Attached Images Last edited by vdubinsd; 07-01-2018 at 10:43 AM.

07-01-2018, 02:12 PM	#3
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,579	Re: Just jumped in w both feet Welcome..keep em all!!!haha... but just to clarify ,your trans is sm465.....not nv465.... __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver

07-01-2018, 02:30 PM	#4
Getter-Done Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: TN. Posts: 7,700	Re: Just jumped in w both feet Welcome. Looks like your on the right track. Nice trucks. __________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________ 84 Chevy K-20 63 Impala (my high school car) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...Crew Cab Build

07-01-2018, 03:44 PM	#5
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,311	Re: Just jumped in w both feet The 70 is by far your best truck. My opinion since you asked... Lots of potential there. The body and paint look really good. If I was you I would dump the wagon wheels, sell the 62, install some factory steel wheels, white stripe tires, and hub caps on the 70 and make it a driver. Or if you are wanting a custom look there are tons of options, this board is by far your best resource for ideas. Good call on the disc brakes, that’s a great upgrade in any case. __________________ I live in California, but identify as a Texan "If a job's worth doing, it's worth doing well" Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh)

07-07-2018, 08:46 AM	#6
vdubinsd Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Carson Valley NV Posts: 3	Re: Just jumped in w both feet Thanks. Tons of info here, soaking it in and stacking up parts.



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