Blake's 67 GMC stepside build

[swamp rat]

Looks nice and clean!

[reaper71]

Thank's Mike.

[reaper71]

Today's Update...


Well Guy's the Car God's have shined down upon us today and the GMC Is alive!!!
Had just a few small leaks here and there no big thing. will have my guy who does my harnesses come by on Monday and give her a little tune.

Mark...

[RockinKees]

Good to year it runs!!
I'm waiting for an update in video with sound

Truck looks really great!!

[reaper71]

Thank's Kees!!

Will have video today after it gets checked out.
I did take it down the road Friday real quick (riding on a milk crate!) seamed to be ok will take it out for a drive once the seats are back in (and a bit safer)

Mark...

[reaper71]

Was able to get a few mores things wrapped up today. I had it tuned and ended up having 1 bad O2 sensor and replaced it and then got back to work on the interior.

Pic #1. Console finished with shift boot.

Pic #2. The door panels finally done and the seats installed.

Pic #3. another shot of the seats.

I also shot a couple videos but am having issues with computer not reading things or something.. anyways will try with the phone.

Mark...

[Advanced Design]

Congratulations on the start Mark. The interior looks very very good...kinda luxurious!

[reaper71]

Thanks Doug, still trying the whole video thing...


Mark...

[reaper71]

Pic #1. This was my first attempt at welding aluminum with the new TIG unit. (not my best welds but it came out ok.

Pic #2. All mocked up, will remove all pieces and get them prepped for paint.

Pic #3. The remaining pieces of Interior are wrapped up.

Pic #4. Shot of it after another test drive.

Pic #5. The GMC made it's debut last night at our local cruise in.
The remaining project is the wood and then it is ready to go home...

Mark...

[reaper71]

Small update from over the weekend, On Saturday I finally got started on the bed wood.
Should be able to have it finished up this week so it can be picked up.

Pic #1. The wood in mockup stage. Once the fit is how I want then I will remove so it can be stained. (the color is called bombay mahogany) it is a dark stain with a cherry-ish hue to it. Should really pop in the sun with the blue.

Mark...

[hotrodchevy1999]

nice work read over the build today for the first time really dig all the work you have put into this truck

[Advanced Design]

I would say you rocked it with the aluminum welding! Truck looks awesome Mark.

[reaper71]

HRC99 Thank you!!
And thanks for checking out the build.

Doug, appreciate the compliment on the welding, of coarse we are our own worst critic!
It's rounding 3rd and ready for home...

Mark...

[reaper71]

The last item on the list was the bed wood and tailgate.

Pic #1. The wood stained and strips installed. It did come out darker than I really wanted. I sprayed 2 coats the night before and came in yesterday morning and sanded to make it nice and smooth followed by it's 3rd coat making it a shade darker. In the sun it's does show through.

Pic #2. A different angle.

Pic #3. The tailgate was installed and ready to go...

Mark...

[knomadd]

That looks pretty good. I like it!

[jim-bob]

Mark.. Where did you decide to put the gear selector?

[RockinKees]

This truck turned out a showwinner!

You only don't know it yet
It's a beauty Mark, the owner would be very proud of it!!

[GR8-68]

Looking very good, must feel good to be almost there

[reaper71]

Knomadd Thank you..

Jim Bob I put it in the center console I made.

Kees.. Thank's again my friend, Yes Blake came and picked it up this morning and was Super Happy with the turn out.

GR8-68 Thank you and yes she went home today!!

Pic #1. shot of the wood in the sun.

Pic #2. Getting it ready to take it to have the A/C charged.

Pic #3. Another view.

Pic #4. Shot of engine bay with the intake all painted.

Pic #5. Last shot before it went home to Arkansas>

It's kinda bitter sweet with the truck leaving I have grown attached to it
It's been along time coming and very rewarding!!
And I would like to give a BIG thank's to Blake and his family for giving me the opportunity to build this truck for them and I know his Dad is looking down and smiling!

Thank's again and enjoy!!

Mark...

[Advanced Design]

Congratulations for finishing the build on a spectacular looking truck! No wonder Blake is happy.

So, what's next?

[yj4000]

The truck looks fantastic!!! Very nice work.

Ryan.

[oldman3]

Nice job son, very proud of your work...Dad

[swamp rat]

Awesome! All in the family!

[reaper71]

Thank you everyone for checking out this build, and for the compliments!

The current builds as of today are the FJ40 (in progress) and the 38 chevy
both are in the shop and will get back to them.
I would also like to get Orangepeel back in the shop but would like to get one of the others done and out first!

Dad..A big thank's to you allowing me to utilize the shop and being there when I need you. And setting the bar on building cars!

Mark...

[jim-bob]

...Mark, I misspoke ..I should have said where did you put the shift INDICATOR showing what gear it's in...I've gotta do the same. Thanks!!