Re: 70 GMC 4wd version
 

Yes it is a short pump.

Like i said in 2wd form i had about another 3/4 of inch at the firewall of clearence and it seemed like i had more at the front of the motor. But im not about to swap everything back over to verify.

I moved on i think all is good.

Re: 70 GMC 4wd version
 

Alot of progress, finished all wiring, all lights works everything has good grounds.

Also installed my front diff cover from chassis unlimites to match the rear, these things are pure beef.


http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n...psdki3gacx.jpg


http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n...psdki3gacx.jpg


Got the bed and front clip swapped over, front tire is a 35 rear a 33, im pretty sure im going 35s


http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n...psmyrfw7cb.jpg

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n...psoxjlvike.jpg

Also started working on my fuel filler.

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n...ps3mw42mfo.jpg

Re: 70 GMC 4wd version
 

Fuel filler looks good, the 33's look small and the 35's just right.

Re: 70 GMC 4wd version
 

Your build looks great, If you haven't found a drive shaft any 1/2 ton with slip yoke should work 208 or 241 tc, if you can find one longer should be around 35.00 to have shortened. On your bumpers with the body lift back just weld a piece of angle on top of your frame and relocate holes for bumper, this way you don't loose any strength if you still want to tow a trailer, the front just cut your frame horns off and move them up an inch or whatever your body lift is. I have an 85 blazer I did it with a 3 inch body lift, bumper looks stock now.
Good luck and great work can't wait to see it finished.

Re: 70 GMC 4wd version
 

Nice transformation. Are you going white now on body color? Those big blocks are tight in there. I put one in a 69 k20 I pulled with and it was a sob to get the tall valve covers off it.

Re: 70 GMC 4wd version
 

Thanks diesel, yes its going to be white. Figured easiest to paint behind the cab now so i dont have tl pull the bed again.

Didnt realize its been this long on the build, my wife and i bought our first home march 18th and its been a month of no sleep, new carpet, close a few doors just to open another one, paint all rooms, new bathroom flooring, etc. But we moved in this weekend so in a few weeks i should be back at it.

Re: 70 GMC 4wd version
 

In my opinion you may have turning problems with the 35's. I think they will hit the back of the front fenders. You want to try your turning radius before buying tires.

Re: 70 GMC 4wd version
 

I agree on the tires hitting, my last 71 had 35's but needed min of 5"s of lift and were still close, but the 35's sure look better than the 33's.

Re: 70 GMC 4wd version
 

Could always look for the stock Hummer size tires, they were a 34.5" tire in the size of 315/70/17.

Re: 70 GMC 4wd version
 

Turning radius combined with hitting some bumps, rocks curbs or what have you..

I'd like 35's also but am concerned about hitting the fenders as well, my BDS 4" springs give me 12" from the top of the front tire to the top of the fender well with BFG 33's, just not sure its gonna clear the rear of the opening and would hate to spend the coin and find out i have a problem

Re: 70 GMC 4wd version
 

Appreciate all the concerns, i already bought the 35s before i even put one on. 500 for like new 35 bfgs wouldnt be hard to sell.

But they clear 100 percent fine, i drove the truck the 22 miles to my new house with no rubbing at all.

35s and 4 inches clear fine fore street driving, now that is with factory rallies so i dont have to worry about offset of aftermarket wheels.

I would never go bigger then a 16 on a old 4x4 so 315 70 17 where out of the question.

Re: 70 GMC 4wd version
 

Not sure what lift you have?

I'd like to know the lift size and if you get a chance can you post a pic of the wheel turned and showing a shot of the clearance to the rear of the fender opening?

This is for my information to help me decide if i should buy 35's next for my other set of rims.

Re: 70 GMC 4wd version
 

looking good. Great progress!

Chris

Re: 70 GMC 4wd version
 

Not truck related, but got a new trailer.

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n...ps4o7cuhki.jpg


http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n...ps3ibb7rfr.jpg

Re: 70 GMC 4wd version
 

That's a very nice trailer!

Re: 70 GMC 4wd version
 

nice build, any new progress?

Re: 70 GMC 4wd version
 

Truck is basically done, got interior in, everything underneath checked and tightened, painted (which i did a paint job most will hate on here), drove it around town about 300 miles so far.

Really need front inner wheel wells before i throw a rock into the hood, and need radio antenna cable, bed line bed, and turn signal lense.

Thanks for the interest

Re: 70 GMC 4wd version
 

Curious to know what the paint job is...

Re: 70 GMC 4wd version
 

Like i said alot wont like it.

Heres the most recent pics it wasnt done in these
http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n...pscbuk545g.jpg

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n...psfciigti3.jpg

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n...pskxgjiigd.jpg


Aux reverse lights

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n...pshss86ztf.jpg

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n...pse5pcyzbq.jpg


http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n...pshez76qbh.jpg


Hidheadlights


http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n...pszlzeb4zb.jpg

Re: 70 GMC 4wd version
 

I got to thinking about thisnpost the other nighg, never did grt pics, but i have a 4 inch rough country lift, which everyone says wont clear, but i alsp have off road design shackles which are slightly longer then stock so i think thatmight be the difference.

Re: 70 GMC 4wd version
 

That is different, but I like it.
And I have to ask, what are you using for headlights?

Re: 70 GMC 4wd version
 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/H5001-H5006-...NSqPFw&vxp=mtr

I wanted to use the truck and not be afraid of scratchimg a nice paint job, and i wsnted all the trim which i dont have and csnt afford. So I figure over time ill buy trim piece by piece and when i have it i will do a proper paint job.

Re: 70 GMC 4wd version
 

I just bought some headlight housings very similar to those. Im going to try them with HIDs.

Re: 70 GMC 4wd version
 

In need of some help guys. My front turn signals wont work unless i hold thr bulb in (loose socket). So i am looking for the turn signal pigtail that runs from my light in the grill to the core support. I can find it in lmc or anywhere else, its a 1157 bulb.
http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n...pshcrg1pa5.jpg

I may have a new one I can send you. Let me check. I'll get send you a pm later today.
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