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Vic1970 · 09-07-2002, 10:47 PM

Today we got it finished... it is ready to go. Once I save up some more pennies ... will take on the cab interior... but the engine ready to go...

I do need an exhaust system too... any recommendation on where I can find a system for a 1970 307 short bed...??

toms68cst · 09-07-2002, 11:26 PM

Wow- That engine bay is drop-dead georgous! Nice stock treatment. I hope to do the same to mine next spring if the wife lets loose with the $$$

Nice work.

Vic1970 · 09-08-2002, 08:43 AM

Thanks for the kind words... the goal was to return it to stock... and I have done that except for a couple of areas.

I'm missing the hose from the charcoal cannister to the carb and the transmission spark control system... but I will have those on soon.

And I fully understand the fundage issue..... Have been saving for a while to take it on and it took more than I thought it would... but loads of fun.

Vic 1970

toms68cst · 09-08-2002, 01:57 PM

VIC, Did you paint the engine yourself? What kit-technique did you end up using if you did?

Vic1970 · 09-08-2002, 11:30 PM

Used cans of chev orange spray cans. The key is prep (I was told as this was my first engine). A local restoration shop recommended -- degrease, wire brush, degrease, degrease, degrese and then several thin coats of paint. So time will tell... the exhaust manifold has eastwood high temp coating (gray) on them. The black was the same process as the orange...

I like the way it turned out and only time will tell. So far all the paint is holding... I will let you know in a few months. I looked at all the fancy stuff (POR, high temp special paint, etc) but again the local restoration shop said that they had about even results doing the process I used and a whole lot cheaper... again time will tell...

Vic 1970

**ThreeQuarter** · 09-09-2002, 12:05 AM

Wow! Looking good. There's just something about a truck that looks like it did when it rolled off the line back in '70 (or '67, whatever). It's an even bigger challenge to do that under the hood.

That blue GMC makes me green!

*Gee_Emm* · 09-09-2002, 10:17 AM

Good to see a nice stock restoration for a change

Project1970 · 09-09-2002, 02:24 PM

*drool*

'69/'70 GMCs are my favorite.

(Having one helps. Hehe.)

**MikeB** · 09-09-2002, 02:53 PM

Absolutely beautiful truck! Try Walker for those stock exhaust pipes. Here's their web page: http://www.walkerexhaust.com/ Select Catalog>Light Duty Truck>Chevrolet/GMC to get the P/Ns for your truck. Other sourcees might be Maremount or JC Whitney.

**Yukon Jack** · 09-09-2002, 03:23 PM

I would like to see that in person. Looks incredible!

Eddie H. · 09-09-2002, 08:01 PM

That's a sweet looking truck.
I have a complete stock single exhaust system off my 71 GMC
long bed. ( it looks like it had been recently replaced when I got it. new muffler, etc) It would probably work on a short bed if you modified it a little. You can have it if you happen to be coming through the Dallas/Ft Worth area anytime in the near future.
It would probably cost more to ship than it's worth, though.

Vic1970 · 09-10-2002, 12:22 AM

Eddie H. I solved my exhaust system challenge today... but you never know when I might stop by to look at what you have... and appreciate the offer... and good words.

Mike B. Found it today at Maremount ... it was a challenge... Part America web page was the only place I could find that sold it. No one locally could get the y-pipe or would try. WOW. And in a few days it will even sound good. Thanks for the heading and the good part numbers for my files.

All others -- thanks for the words on the truck... helps sell the whole deal to my better half... AKA around this house as the boss... the one who controls the money and most everything else... but I would not have it anyother way...

Vic 1970

oleblue72 · 09-10-2002, 01:06 AM

Good job Vic! Looks great! I'm proud for you.

09-07-2002, 10:47 PM	#1
Vic1970 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Holden MO Posts: 82	1970 GMC ready for the Road!!! Today we got it finished... it is ready to go. Once I save up some more pennies ... will take on the cab interior... but the engine ready to go... I do need an exhaust system too... any recommendation on where I can find a system for a 1970 307 short bed...?? Attached Images

09-07-2002, 11:26 PM	#2
toms68cst Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 4,277	Wow- That engine bay is drop-dead georgous! Nice stock treatment. I hope to do the same to mine next spring if the wife lets loose with the $$$ Nice work. __________________ Unrestored 68 C-10 CST. Original 327. 4-Speed CH465. 50k or so miles. TREASURER, Drum Brake Club.

09-08-2002, 01:57 PM	#4
toms68cst Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 4,277	VIC, Did you paint the engine yourself? What kit-technique did you end up using if you did? __________________ Unrestored 68 C-10 CST. Original 327. 4-Speed CH465. 50k or so miles. TREASURER, Drum Brake Club.

09-09-2002, 12:05 AM	#6
ThreeQuarter Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Texan in Iowa Posts: 2,517	Wow! Looking good. There's just something about a truck that looks like it did when it rolled off the line back in '70 (or '67, whatever). It's an even bigger challenge to do that under the hood. That blue GMC makes me green! __________________ Ben '68 Chevy C10 Custom LWB 327/TH400 2nd owner '16 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE Dblcab 4wd 5.3

09-09-2002, 02:24 PM	#8
Project1970 14.1 @ 96MPH Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 2,811	drool '69/'70 GMCs are my favorite. (Having one helps. Hehe.) __________________ Project1970 - LS1 Swap Complete!

09-08-2002, 08:43 AM	#3
Vic1970 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Holden MO Posts: 82	Thanks for the kind words... the goal was to return it to stock... and I have done that except for a couple of areas. I'm missing the hose from the charcoal cannister to the carb and the transmission spark control system... but I will have those on soon. And I fully understand the fundage issue..... Have been saving for a while to take it on and it took more than I thought it would... but loads of fun. Vic 1970

09-08-2002, 11:30 PM	#5
Vic1970 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Holden MO Posts: 82	Used cans of chev orange spray cans. The key is prep (I was told as this was my first engine). A local restoration shop recommended -- degrease, wire brush, degrease, degrease, degrese and then several thin coats of paint. So time will tell... the exhaust manifold has eastwood high temp coating (gray) on them. The black was the same process as the orange... I like the way it turned out and only time will tell. So far all the paint is holding... I will let you know in a few months. I looked at all the fancy stuff (POR, high temp special paint, etc) but again the local restoration shop said that they had about even results doing the process I used and a whole lot cheaper... again time will tell... Vic 1970

09-09-2002, 10:17 AM	#7
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 4,002	Good to see a nice stock restoration for a change

09-09-2002, 02:53 PM	#9
MikeB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: North Texas Posts: 3,425	Absolutely beautiful truck! Try Walker for those stock exhaust pipes. Here's their web page: http://www.walkerexhaust.com/ Select Catalog>Light Duty Truck>Chevrolet/GMC to get the P/Ns for your truck. Other sourcees might be Maremount or JC Whitney. __________________ Mike 1969 C10 LWB -- owned for 34 years. 350/TH350, 3.08 posi, 1st Gen Vintage Air, AAW wiring harness, 5-lug conversion, 1985 spindles and brakes. 1982 C10 SWB -- sold 1981 C10 Silverado LWB -- sold, but wish I still had it! 1969 C10 (not the current one) that I bought in the early 1980s. Paid $1200; sold for $1500 a few years later. Just a hint at the appreciation that was coming. Retired as a factory automation products salesman. Worked part-time over the years for an engine builder and a classic car repair shop. Member here for 23 years! This is the very first car/truck Internet forum I joined. I still used a dial-up modem back then!

09-09-2002, 03:23 PM	#10
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,683	I would like to see that in person. Looks incredible! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

09-09-2002, 08:01 PM	#11
Eddie H. Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Paradise TX USA Posts: 1,200	That's a sweet looking truck. I have a complete stock single exhaust system off my 71 GMC long bed. ( it looks like it had been recently replaced when I got it. new muffler, etc) It would probably work on a short bed if you modified it a little. You can have it if you happen to be coming through the Dallas/Ft Worth area anytime in the near future. It would probably cost more to ship than it's worth, though. __________________ "Negative people always seem to have a problem for every solution" Last edited by Eddie H.; 09-09-2002 at 08:07 PM.

09-10-2002, 12:22 AM	#12
Vic1970 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Holden MO Posts: 82	Eddie H. I solved my exhaust system challenge today... but you never know when I might stop by to look at what you have... and appreciate the offer... and good words. Mike B. Found it today at Maremount ... it was a challenge... Part America web page was the only place I could find that sold it. No one locally could get the y-pipe or would try. WOW. And in a few days it will even sound good. Thanks for the heading and the good part numbers for my files. All others -- thanks for the words on the truck... helps sell the whole deal to my better half... AKA around this house as the boss... the one who controls the money and most everything else... but I would not have it anyother way... Vic 1970

09-10-2002, 01:06 AM	#13
oleblue72 No, U Da Man! Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Southaven, MS Posts: 284	Good job Vic! Looks great! I'm proud for you. __________________ (sold ole blue 1972) 1997 Dodge 1500 5.9L 1996 Saturn SL2 1.9L 2002 Mitsubishi Montero 3.0L 2005 Ford Escape 3.0L *1967 Olds Vista Cruiser 330-320HP*



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