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06-18-2011, 12:16 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: harrisonville mo
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New project starting this weekend on a 69 Chevy Stepside
We are starting a new project for my 15 year old son. We are buying him a 69 Chevy Stepside. Does anyone have any suggestions on were to start? This truck has a 6 cyclinder and we want to change to a v8.
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06-18-2011, 12:43 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Midlothian, VA
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Re: New project starting this weekend on a 69 Chevy Stepside
First, welcome to the board and cool that you're doing a project for your son. Is he helping or a surprise?
pictures of the truck, a description of the condition, and the intended usage/how you want it to look in the end will help here  Until we have more details I always recommend getting the brakes in order. Then the electrical (checking for good grounds and no loose wires. Check for old rubber hoses or glass elements for the fuel supply, then get it mechanically running good. Then tackle the bodywork/rust repairs. If it's a frame off restoration planned....start tearing it apart but save all the bolts in itemized bags and take lots of pictures because it'll make it easier to put back together....and plus, we all like pictures here 
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06-18-2011, 12:44 AM
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VA72C10
Join Date: Mar 2008
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Re: New project starting this weekend on a 69 Chevy Stepside
And on the v6 to v8 swap, you will need different motor mounts (readily available relatively cheap)
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06-18-2011, 01:05 AM
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Join Date: May 2011
Location: Everett,Washington
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Re: New project starting this weekend on a 69 Chevy Stepside
I just bought one myself two months ago myself with a v-8 in it already im 18 and its my first project also.
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06-18-2011, 08:22 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Thomasville, NC
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Re: New project starting this weekend on a 69 Chevy Stepside
Cool,welcome to the best truck site there is,hey from N.C.hope to see pictures of your project,nice buy & keep on truckin''
 
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My Truck: 2.5 drop front, 4 & 5/8 in rear, 350cubic in. been bored .60 over, 700r4 (soon), 3 speed (on tree for now).rims & tires size,15x8 ralleys 5 on 5,P275/60R15. Members I have met: Pickupman, 1972 Super Cheyenne, Stepside,Chis Mc Bride. tsnow67,joel.e,
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06-18-2011, 09:12 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Redmond, OR
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Re: New project starting this weekend on a 69 Chevy Stepside
My suggestion is to get it safe and running/driving first, then make mods as time allows. It is easy to get overwhelmed if you try to do too much, too fast.
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06-24-2011, 02:16 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: harrisonville mo
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Re: New project starting this weekend on a 69 Chevy Stepside
ADDING PICTURES QUOTE=jturner;4741585]We are starting a new project for my 15 year old son. We are buying him a 69 Chevy Stepside. Does anyone have any suggestions on were to start? This truck has a 6 cyclinder and we want to change to a v8.[/QUOTE]
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