Finally got me a donor truck for the 69 stepside - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

casterbuster · 07-01-2009, 09:53 PM

It's a 1992 Short step GMC with factory 350 and four speed auto, runs great looks pretty good. I plan on taking every usable part and putting it in the 69, right now I am thinking engine, trans, tbi, fuel tank and bed, maybe even rearend and leaf spring setup, also probably the newer stepside bed. The best part is it only cost me a grand.

**GruntMoanCough** · 07-01-2009, 09:56 PM

Good deal and good idea. I really like those new step beds on the older trucks

casterbuster · 07-03-2009, 11:58 PM

Sorry about the title I fat fingered it.. The truck is a 69 not 67.

What else would you guys do with the donor. Could I possibly use the a/c stuff.

Where do I start?

The donor is in good shape although there is 160000 miles on it, it still runs strong.

What all do I need to off the donor to make it work?

Longhorn Man · 07-04-2009, 12:00 AM

fixed the title

casterbuster · 07-04-2009, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

fixed the title

Yep got it all taken care of

OARNGESI · 07-04-2009, 01:51 AM

The seat would be a nice upgrade too

Jacfourteen · 07-04-2009, 02:02 AM

those engines are tough, my mom had a 90 sub with a 350 tbi and it had 230,000 miles on it and it still passed Ca emissions no problem, and comped out good too. Good score!

Tx Firefighter · 07-04-2009, 09:48 AM

Those late model steering wheels look nice too.

casterbuster · 07-04-2009, 02:08 PM

Does anyone have any pictures of our trucks with one of the newer step beds

OARNGESI · 07-04-2009, 02:35 PM

Heres a really nice one

heavy71chevy · 07-04-2009, 06:36 PM

IS there one of the newer model beds that will work on a longbed?

big mike71 · 07-04-2009, 07:35 PM

Old trucks look better with old beds imo.

ashx2 · 07-05-2009, 12:45 AM

Older trucks with newer beds......that's just plain sinful.

But to each his own.....that's just my opinion.

Greg

bigblazerboy · 07-05-2009, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by ashx2

Older trucks with newer beds......that's just plain sinful.

But to each his own.....that's just my opinion.

Greg

same idea as new makin old. if you want a old truck buy one not make a new truck into a wanna be old truck

casterbuster · 07-05-2009, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by OARNGESI

Heres a really nice one

Man that is nice, there was one on here similar to that awhile back, had a big block in it. It was someone project build they had there thread on here can't remember who's it was.

myfirstcarwasa73trk · 07-05-2009, 10:28 PM

body lines are darn close off by inch at front step there are a few here in dfw

BossHogg69 · 07-05-2009, 11:38 PM

PLEEEEEEASE don't ruin that '69 by putting that '92 bed on it!!!

jbristo67 · 07-06-2009, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by BossHogg69

PLEEEEEEASE don't ruin that '69 by putting that '92 bed on it!!!

Hey its not my cup of tea either but it is his truck. I am sure you dont build your truck to make anyone else happy

casterbuster · 07-06-2009, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by BossHogg69

PLEEEEEEASE don't ruin that '69 by putting that '92 bed on it!!!

Please look at post #10 of this thread that truck looks great it is far from ruined, besides it is my truck and I happen to like the idea of the newer bed, besides I have it already it's not going to cost me anymore to put it on, and if I used my bed over, I would need new wood and bed hardware, also a non spare tire fender, and the list goes on I don't like my current bumper, I don't like the lights on the old bed, should I keep going.

casterbuster · 07-06-2009, 09:00 AM

What I need to know is what I need to make the tbi swap complete and work. What have others done, any special things I need to be aware of, and just assume I know nothing. I am a professional mechanic but I don't work on automobiles I work on industrial oil field equipment.

woodman13 · 07-06-2009, 09:01 AM

I like the 90's beds on the 67-72 trucks, but only if they are lowered with the right wheel/tires like the orange one posted. I like them better than the older step side beds.

BossHogg69 · 07-06-2009, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by casterbuster

Please look at post #10 of this thread that truck looks great it is far from ruined, besides it is my truck and I happen to like the idea of the newer bed, besides I have it already it's not going to cost me anymore to put it on, and if I used my bed over, I would need new wood and bed hardware, also a non spare tire fender, and the list goes on I don't like my current bumper, I don't like the lights on the old bed, should I keep going.

You're right, it's your truck, do what you like.

And yes, that truck in the pic is nice as far as quality goes, but that doesn't make up for the fact that the wheelwells don't come close to matching up, and neither does the body line that's missing from the newer step bed.

you like the looks, I don't. we're both entitled to our opinions.

07-01-2009, 09:56 PM	#2
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07-03-2009, 11:58 PM	#3
casterbuster Mejor Que Nada Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: texas Posts: 232	Re: Finally got me a donor truck for the 67 stepside Sorry about the title I fat fingered it.. The truck is a 69 not 67. What else would you guys do with the donor. Could I possibly use the a/c stuff. Where do I start? The donor is in good shape although there is 160000 miles on it, it still runs strong. What all do I need to off the donor to make it work? __________________ The only thing that separates "Dreams" from "Reality" is TIME and MONEY!!!

07-04-2009, 12:00 AM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Finally got me a donor truck for the 69 stepside fixed the title

07-04-2009, 01:51 AM	#6
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: Finally got me a donor truck for the 69 stepside The seat would be a nice upgrade too __________________ 70 SWB STEPSIDE 70 BLAZER 09 challenger

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Jacfourteen Big Red - Now its a SWB! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oroville, Ca Posts: 1,624	Re: Finally got me a donor truck for the 69 stepside those engines are tough, my mom had a 90 sub with a 350 tbi and it had 230,000 miles on it and it still passed Ca emissions no problem, and comped out good too. Good score! __________________ 68 3/4 ton (Project)-350 Small Block, .030 over, 10:1 comp, 3998993 heads, C3BX edelbrock intake, comp cams XE268, Holley 670 SA, long tube headers, dual flow 40's, E-fan, Alum rad, currently under the knife getting shortened and bagged build thread 41 3/4 ton (wife's)-flatbed, fully restored to original 01 Tahoe LT 4WD (my daily driver)-Magnaflow Muffler, Rollin on 22's 02 Ford Mustang Convertable (Wife's Car)-Flowmaster 50, Clear corners, Intake, sittin on 18's

07-01-2009, 09:53 PM	#1
casterbuster Mejor Que Nada Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: texas Posts: 232	Finally got me a donor truck for the 69 stepside It's a 1992 Short step GMC with factory 350 and four speed auto, runs great looks pretty good. I plan on taking every usable part and putting it in the 69, right now I am thinking engine, trans, tbi, fuel tank and bed, maybe even rearend and leaf spring setup, also probably the newer stepside bed. The best part is it only cost me a grand. __________________ The only thing that separates "Dreams" from "Reality" is TIME and MONEY!!!

07-04-2009, 09:48 AM	#8
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Finally got me a donor truck for the 69 stepside Those late model steering wheels look nice too. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

07-04-2009, 02:08 PM	#9
casterbuster Mejor Que Nada Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: texas Posts: 232	Re: Finally got me a donor truck for the 69 stepside Does anyone have any pictures of our trucks with one of the newer step beds __________________ The only thing that separates "Dreams" from "Reality" is TIME and MONEY!!!

07-04-2009, 02:35 PM	#10
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: Finally got me a donor truck for the 69 stepside Heres a really nice one Attached Images __________________ 70 SWB STEPSIDE 70 BLAZER 09 challenger

07-04-2009, 06:36 PM	#11
heavy71chevy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: antreville, south carolina Posts: 873	Re: Finally got me a donor truck for the 69 stepside IS there one of the newer model beds that will work on a longbed? __________________ "Dixie Destroyer" 71 C10 LWB Fleet Future Blown Prostreet Monster

07-04-2009, 07:35 PM	#12
big mike71 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: independence mo Posts: 2,111	Re: Finally got me a donor truck for the 69 stepside Old trucks look better with old beds imo.

07-05-2009, 12:45 AM	#13
ashx2 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Graham, Texas Posts: 239	Re: Finally got me a donor truck for the 69 stepside Older trucks with newer beds......that's just plain sinful. But to each his own.....that's just my opinion. Greg

07-05-2009, 10:28 PM	#16
myfirstcarwasa73trk Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: TEXAS scurry Posts: 183	Re: Finally got me a donor truck for the 69 stepside body lines are darn close off by inch at front step there are a few here in dfw

07-05-2009, 11:38 PM	#17
BossHogg69 motor exploder Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 2,346	Re: Finally got me a donor truck for the 69 stepside PLEEEEEEASE don't ruin that '69 by putting that '92 bed on it!!! __________________ Adam 1969 Chevy CST/10 stepside, DART Big M/TREMEC Magnum Extreme/3.73's w/Detroit Truetrac 1965 Chevy Bel Air Wagon (daily driver), 327/TH350,10 bolt w/3.08's 1961 Chevy Bel Air Sport Coupe, ZZ454/M21/9" rear w/3.50's & Detroit Truetrac 2005 GMC 1500 ccsb 2wd, 6.0L/4L65e/3.73 G80 2006 GMC 2500HD ccsb 4x4, DMax LBZ/Allison 6spd/4.56's w/Detroit TrueTrac Use the SEARCH function on this forum - it is your friend!!

07-06-2009, 09:00 AM	#20
casterbuster Mejor Que Nada Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: texas Posts: 232	Re: Finally got me a donor truck for the 69 stepside What I need to know is what I need to make the tbi swap complete and work. What have others done, any special things I need to be aware of, and just assume I know nothing. I am a professional mechanic but I don't work on automobiles I work on industrial oil field equipment. __________________ The only thing that separates "Dreams" from "Reality" is TIME and MONEY!!!



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07-06-2009, 09:01 AM	#21
woodman13 woodman13 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Moody, Tx Posts: 261	Re: Finally got me a donor truck for the 69 stepside I like the 90's beds on the 67-72 trucks, but only if they are lowered with the right wheel/tires like the orange one posted. I like them better than the older step side beds. __________________ Woodman13 2007 Dodge Ram 3500 5.9 rolling coal! 1994 Caprice 9C1 88K miles, LT-1, dropped/shaved 1967 C-30 350 4 sp dually 1971 C10 SWB BBC, auto; good driver

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