This thread will be updated as progress continues so stay tuned :cool:

This started out as a '67 Stepside driver we bought in 1991.

http://mywebpages.comcast.net/joelopez/67c10/67c10_bfgs.jpg

We kept it a nice driver until April 2004 when it was hit and caused the damage below.

http://mywebpages.comcast.net/joelopez/67c10/wreck/DSC00023.JPG

http://mywebpages.comcast.net/joelopez/67c10/wreck/DSC00039.JPG

This is the current state of the project. It was in the 70s today in Michigan so I gave my chassis a bath and layed out some of the body parts :D

I was fortunate to score some nice sheet metal this past summer. I still need to decide on a powertrain :burnout:

Chassis is a 1972 1/2 ton 5 lug, front disc, dual exhaust, Big Block mounts, front sway bar setup. Powdercoated gloss black from front to rear.

Rear fuel tank is from FuelCellGuy - www.aluminumfuelcellcom
Moog pitman and idler arms with local rebuilt power steering gear
PST Front end rebuild kit (rubber) - www.p-s-t.com
PST Trailing arm bushings (Poly)
Early Classic 4/6 drop kit - www.EarlyClassic.com
Rear end is a GM 12 Bolt, DTS 3.73, Posi, Moser axles - www.drivetrainspecialists.com
Stainless Steel Brake lines & hoses - www.InlineTube.com

Next up is the parking brake cables. Once that is done, Everything gets torqued down and the chassis is complete :burn:

Cab is currently awaiting some rust repair on the frame mounts, floors and corners along with some minor mods.

A HUGE thank you to my father, this fourm as well as www.FullsizeChevy.com. Without it I would never have taken this project on :cool:

http://mywebpages.comcast.net/joelopez/67c10/rebuild/complete_800.jpg

http://mywebpages.comcast.net/joelopez/67c10/rebuild/fesm_800.jpg

http://mywebpages.comcast.net/joelopez/67c10/rebuild/bed_metal_800.jpg

http://mywebpages.comcast.net/joelopez/67c10/rebuild/chassis_side_800.jpg

http://mywebpages.comcast.net/joelopez/67c10/rebuild/chassis_rear_800.jpg

Sweet!

wow, another michigander! I didn't see any follow up on the potential michigan get together in the spring......will your project be together by then?

Looks great.....is that a new frame, or is the the old one repaired?

Thanks :D

Not driving by next summer, unless some cash finds its way into my bank account :lol:

I bought the rolling chassis from a board member, Jmanz69 last fall. The Frame and most parts bolted to it were already powdercoated. I just added to it :cool:

SWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEET :c2:

Good start. Can't wait to see your truck whole again.

Real nice so far. I'm only a little farther along on the chassis since I've rebuilt the tranny and am almost finished with the 383 SBC stroker. I take it you're considering a BBC?:c2:

sweet truck :metal: i also have a 67 short step.

Goes to show. GOOD TRUCKS NEVER DIE!!!!!!

That's gonna be a great truck, you sure don't spare any expense do you?:D

Nothing wrong with 67 Stepsides.......:)

Sorry to hear about your accident but looks like in the end you will be coming out far ahead and will have fun doing it to. So far looks great. Look forward to update pictures. Doing this yourself (what you can) will make you even more proud. Good luck with your project.

How much fuel does your tank hold? I was thinking of going with one of these since my Blazer will sit really low.

very nice!

Thanks Guys :cool:

My fuel tank is 16 gallons / 7" deep if memory serves.

That's gonna be a great truck, you sure don't spare any expense do you?:D
honestly, the most expensive items have been the ECE drop kit and the fuel tank. the coated chassis saved me quite a bit of time and $$. I was very fortunate to find it so close to home :cool:

Other threads:

Rear End Rebuild:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=173413

ECE rear brace & Cab Floors Blasted:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=150910


ECE 6" Rear Drop installed:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=120971

Disassembly Progress:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=115727

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=113450

Pre-wreck pics:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=68974

Joe, what did you get the 12 bolt from? How was the install? Thanks

Looking Good!

Thanks Smitty!
Joe, what did you get the 12 bolt from? How was the install? Thanks
My '67 originally had a 12 bolt. I used the powdercoated empty housing from my '72 C10 chassis and had it built up from there :D

Slow but sure, I installed the Stainless Steel brakelines from www.inlinetube.com this week :cool:

Here are the pics of my brakelines.
I need to tweak the lines where they will meet up with the lines coming down from the master cylinder once I get the cab back on. I also need to install the clips, but you get the idea.

And yes, I do have some touchup work to do on the finish of my frame :cool:

Left side from the front view

http://mywebpages.comcast.net/joelopez/67c10/rebuild/lhfront_640.jpg

Right side from the front view

http://mywebpages.comcast.net/joelopez/67c10/rebuild/rhfront2_640.jpg

Right side rear view
http://mywebpages.comcast.net/joelopez/67c10/rebuild/rhfront_640.jpg

Front crossmember

http://mywebpages.comcast.net/joelopez/67c10/rebuild/crossmember_640.jpg

Rear Hose to frame hard line

http://mywebpages.comcast.net/joelopez/67c10/rebuild/rearhose_640.jpg

rear end Tfitting

http://mywebpages.comcast.net/joelopez/67c10/rebuild/rearend_640.jpg

http://mywebpages.comcast.net/joelopez/67c10/rebuild/brakelines2.jpg

http://mywebpages.comcast.net/joelopez/67c10/rebuild/brakelines3.jpg

Lookin good man, keep the progress up and the pics coming!!!

That is going to be one nice truck! Good job!

nice progress Joe how much did you spend on the brake lines.

I know how it feels to have that happen. I have a 1968 short step that was originally my grandfathers. He bought it brand new from a local dealership in the fall of 67. My dad learned how to drive in it and he eventually got the truck. When I became old enough to drive he started fixing it up for me. Well, back in Dec. 02 someone hit it in the exact same spot yours was hit and destroyed the front end. It bent the frame on both sides and tore the frame on the driver's side. I have been wanting to fix it up so bad but just don't have the money right now so it is just sitting under a tarp until I can get the money. A friend of mine found me a 67 SWB frame for $250 a few months after it happened but it has been sitting like the truck waiting until I can afford to start working on it. I'm glad to see you have started fixing up yours. I hope to one day have mine on the road again. If you don't mind me asking, what kind of car/truck hit you?

nice progress Joe how much did you spend on the brake lines.

Thanks :D
I think the whole setup ran about $370 or so. Not much more progress after that, been a busy summer

I know how it feels to have that happen. I have a 1968 short step that was originally my grandfathers. He bought it brand new from a local dealership in the fall of 67. My dad learned how to drive in it and he eventually got the truck. When I became old enough to drive he started fixing it up for me. Well, back in Dec. 02 someone hit it in the exact same spot yours was hit and destroyed the front end. It bent the frame on both sides and tore the frame on the driver's side. I have been wanting to fix it up so bad but just don't have the money right now so it is just sitting under a tarp until I can get the money. A friend of mine found me a 67 SWB frame for $250 a few months after it happened but it has been sitting like the truck waiting until I can afford to start working on it. I'm glad to see you have started fixing up yours. I hope to one day have mine on the road again. If you don't mind me asking, what kind of car/truck hit you?

Sounds like a familiar story :(

She was driving a black Saturn coupe. The front end looked like a tent.

It was an Integra that did that to mine. It's amazing how much damage these little plastic cars can do to an old steel vehicle. I guess when they're going 60-75mph that will happen.

Well, I cleaned up my garage today. I put the cab back on the rolling chassis.
It doesn't look like I'll get much more progress on it this year.

My buddy is working 6 days with his new job helping run a local hot rod company. Next up is still motor work and the cab, but that may have to wait until Spring...

I must say, even that old beat up cab looks pretty good on the lowered chassis :D

Better late then never :metal:

hey Joe if you ever need a hand give me a shout maybe i can help.

hey Joe if you ever need a hand give me a shout maybe i can help.

Thanks :D

Where are you at on your project now? Any new pictures to post?

Nothing new :(
I'll get back to it by Spring I'm sure :D

looking good....... keepup the harrrrrrrrrd work

whare did u get your rear mount gass tank

whare did u get your rear mount gass tank

It was made by board member FuelCellGuy - Mark Fowler in Texas - very nice piece :D

any updates

any updates
Just a little update, I am presently making arrangements to have the metal work done on my cab sometime in April, moving forward from there :D

Coming along great! Check my 67 chevy out. www.67chevyrider.com

Where you takin it too?

Coming along great! Check my 67 chevy out. www.67chevyrider.com

Thanks, no more progress to report however :D

Nice progress on your truck :burnout:

Where you takin it too?

Hey Oscar. When I get around to it my buddy at Detroit Muscle in Holly will be doing the metal work.

Cool when I finish my motor swap I'm also going to do a frame up.

Moved to the new area.

No progress, but I am in the process of moving the project to storage this week :but:

Moved to the new area.

No progress, but I am in the process of moving the project to storage this week :but:

Say it aint so...storage?...Not for long I hope.

If you ever find yourself heading about 45 minutes to an hour north, stop in...there's always cold beer here.

Any updates Joe?

Update: This project is no for sale - see link in my sig below :cool: