Project orange 468 bigblock 1970 gmc to 1972 chevy
 

I have been around here for several years and been collecting parts for this build. i bought a 1970 gmc short wide non a/c truck that was completely frame on restored in 2001 but they restored it putting in a 403 olds engine in the thing. they put in a 73-80 disc brake crossmember. a 1972 3.08 open 5 hole rear end. the grille was really fadded. i bought super slick 72 chevy front to replace the gmc front with. the clear coat is starting to peel on the hood,doors and roof. it has a aftermarket plain tailgate that is bent and dont fit or open very well.i will be changing it out with super nice chevy gate. puting in a 468 roller motor,turbo 400, 12 bolt 3.73 posi,rear disc, vintage air also adding a factory tilt wheel that i hoarded up over 20 years ago.:chevy:

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Sounds like it's going to be a good build, looks like a good starting point. I'll have to keep my eye on this build.

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a really nice truck to start with .the cab corners and rockers were replaced as well as poly cab bushings.they left the speaker holes in the doors. i will be filling those in. here is a pic of the front cap that i will be using. :chevy:

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a pic of the tailgate that i got off another truck it is a nice one.

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That will be a sweet truck when you get done!

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Looking forward to this build!

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here is a pic of the engine i had it in a 1988 swb that i sold so i will be doing a little work to it before i put it in the 1970, it is a 468 cubic inch with a rpm air gap intake. and that is my 1972 small block nova in the background. i also have 1969 427 yenko clone nova.

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the headman htc big block headers just came in here is a pic.:chevy:

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I got in my hood hinges today. they are powder coated in almost chrome. they really do look like they are chrome plated.:chevy:

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and a few boxes of vintage air came in as well. thanks to justin at scotts hot rods.;)

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That is a super clean front clip and tailgate you have. It's gonna be a killer truck when you're finished. In my eyes, a big block and a 67-72 swb is where its at!

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it took along time to find that front clip. the grille is super nice.i have had the tailgate for 15 years waiting for a truck to put it on.:chevy:

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Great looking project , nice to see another fellow Arkansawyer !

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This is going to be good.

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I just got in my vintage air compressor. and i picked up a really nice USED dash pad. prolly going to pull the right door tonite and repair the rust hole and speaker hole.:chevy:

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I got the drivers side door holes welded up and bondo on it last nite.:chevy:

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Killer looking truck
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a pic of the brake booster that i will be using for mock up. and the 400 turbo tranny that i will be using for mock up. :chevy:

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and a pic of the tilt column. i have had it hoarded up for years!! i pulled it out of a 72 sierra grande :gmc2:

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i got the firewall smoothed over filled all of the unwanted holes, finished metal over where the heater box was. and getting ready to mock up the evap. for the vintage air. and put on the engine stands they are the 73-80 big block stands and mounts.

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and a few progress pics. i installed the big block for mock up. 468 bigblock,turbo 400 trans. and 73-80 454 engine stands used hedman htc coated headers.

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and mocking mocking up the vintage air. and finishing smoothing the firewall.

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a few pics of the right door. i had to patch a little bit of rust, and a speaker hole.

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firewall ready to paint.

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i had to fix a dents in the right rocker panel.