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matthew20061 · 06-07-2008, 04:02 AM

Hi,
Just had to show everyone my project that I've been working on since this last fall. Over the winter not much was accomplished except for sheet metal work to the cab. Currently I'm working on the truck every day, all day and plan to over the summer so it will be back on the road before winter. I got this project truck for free off craiglist completely disassembled. The people I got it from had it in their garage for 4 years and they were tired of looking at it, and wanted to move on to something new. So they gave it to me. I will keep this updated with pictures of everything I do to it.

This the condition of it when I got it late last fall....

More to come.....

matthew20061 · 06-07-2008, 04:37 AM

This is an update of what I have done to it since I first got it...

After I removed the old 250 straight six and granny gear 4 speed manual. They are going to be replaced with a 350 engine and a 700R4 4 speed automatic transmission.

New sheet metal to replace the rusted/missing and automatic floor hump welded in to replace the large manual one.

I converted it over from manual steering to power. It bolts in perfect but the bumper bracket doesn't fit (it hits the pump) so I have to modify the bumper bracket slightly.

The step side fender is finished with the body work. The fender was completely warped all down the top so it took a lot of bondo to shape it back to its original shape.

Started working on the door and I found that it had a very "thick" paint job. There is a ton of bondo build up on it and they bondoed over random holes like the factory mirror holes and other ones. I welded up the holes except for the mirror ones and ground them down. Now for tommarow more paint removal and bondo the dents on the door.

Blue'72 · 06-07-2008, 09:09 AM

Good work!! Looking forward to seeing progress!

bad6772 · 06-07-2008, 09:35 AM

Looks Great and keep doing it the Right way......Good luck..........

matthew20061 · 06-08-2008, 01:05 AM

Thanks for the comments on the project, I worked some more on the door today.

I removed all the paint off the door and welded all the holes....

I pulled out the dents and bondoed them and now the exterior of the drivers door is now ready to be primmed. The cab is also close to being ready for primer.

Unfortunately the radio area is in bad shape someone did a "redneck radio cutout" with a sawzall.

This is my fix for the radio "hole" a plastic cover that fits right in the out line of the hole. I cut it out of an old dell laptop screen case and then sanded the edges. I still need to cut a nice hole in it to fit the radio in.

matthew20061 · 06-10-2008, 04:14 AM

I need to decide what color I'm going to paint this thing..... I'm thinking blue with white top but the question is what color blue? Please give some ideas/pictures on what would look good. I've been working on the doors some more so I can prime them tomorrow.
Thanks,
Matthew

BACKYARD88 · 06-10-2008, 10:26 PM

Keep up the good work, it's looking better already!

matthew20061 · 06-11-2008, 03:59 AM

Thanks,
I'm going to try to get my priming done this week on the cab and doors if possible. Probably will go into next week though knowing the way things go. More pictures to come soon....

72BlckButy · 06-12-2008, 03:07 PM

Great looking project!

matthew20061 · 06-12-2008, 06:01 PM

Well I have made some progress I primed the drivers door. Its not perfect (theres still some small dents in the bottom inside of the door) but its good enough for me.

matthew20061 · 06-15-2008, 03:46 AM

I finished the passenger side door today so it is ready to be primed. I also finished the cab so it can be primed as well, finally the hard part of this project is over! There's still lots to do, I have to do the hood, the drivers side stepside fender, and get a tailgate (the one I have is for a GMC not Chevy). If I remember right the front fenders are replacement ones so they won't need much work, anyway here some pictures of the door and cab.

AJohn6 · 06-15-2008, 08:29 PM

Lookin good, keep up the hard work.

samwise68 · 06-15-2008, 10:00 PM

Man, you are just hauling on this thing!

At this pace, you should have no problem getting it done before summer ends.

I'll be watching this one, for sure.

-Sam.

BACKYARD88 · 06-15-2008, 10:38 PM

Well, you're moving right along aren't you

Looks god, you'll have it done in no time at this pace!

matthew20061 · 06-16-2008, 01:22 AM

Thanks,
Its great to hear positive response on this project I can't wait till its done. These are some more parts I need to strip of paint, weld up holes in the hood, and bondo/sand. This project sure has enough sanding bondo....

BACKYARD88 · 06-16-2008, 12:57 PM

I hear you on the sanding. I switch back and forth from body to suspensoin work to break up all of the sanding

toomanytoyz · 06-16-2008, 02:31 PM

Looking Good, Congrat's on Choosing a Stepper to work with.............

I like the Color Combo of Blue/White, Have you narrowed down the Blue Yet?

Rick

matthew20061 · 06-16-2008, 03:40 PM

Not sure on what color blue I'm going to paint it yet but I really need to decide that soon so I can buy some paint. I'm going to try and get the cab primed this week possibly. Any ideas on the color would be good...
-Matthew

BACKYARD88 · 06-16-2008, 04:25 PM

A friend of mine painted his truck the same blue as the new Nissan 300s. It's a BC/CC that almost looks like a candy. Here's a pic, it doesn't look near as good as in person but you get the idea.

toomanytoyz · 06-16-2008, 10:20 PM

Here are a Few Blue Stepper Pics...........

semperfidoordie · 06-16-2008, 10:26 PM

man those are some good looking trucks

toomanytoyz · 06-16-2008, 11:51 PM

A Few More To Look At................

RCbowtie69 · 06-17-2008, 09:10 PM

looking good, keep going it's taking shape

matthew20061 · 06-30-2008, 12:37 AM

Thanks for the comments and pictures!
I haven't had the time to work on it lately because I've been helping a friend with changing the engine in his car. I did manage to get the hood striped and bondoed. I can't paint/prime anything for awhile because the paint booth has a truck in it being repainted but that should be done soon.

matthew20061 · 07-08-2008, 09:02 PM

Well I got some more done on the 69'. I finished the drivers side step side fender and now it just needs to be primed. I'm almost done with body work and about ready to prime and paint everything. I also dug out two 69-72 replacement fenders out of the attic. They are in good shape except for some small dents and dings. After those are done its time to paint, even thought I haven't decided on what color blue yet but still.
Here are some pictures:

06-07-2008, 04:02 AM	#1
matthew20061 69' Chevy Stepside Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Anchorage, Ak Posts: 526	1969 Chevy Stepside Restoration/Build up Hi, Just had to show everyone my project that I've been working on since this last fall. Over the winter not much was accomplished except for sheet metal work to the cab. Currently I'm working on the truck every day, all day and plan to over the summer so it will be back on the road before winter. I got this project truck for free off craiglist completely disassembled. The people I got it from had it in their garage for 4 years and they were tired of looking at it, and wanted to move on to something new. So they gave it to me. I will keep this updated with pictures of everything I do to it. This the condition of it when I got it late last fall.... More to come..... Last edited by matthew20061; 06-07-2008 at 04:08 AM.

06-07-2008, 04:37 AM	#2
matthew20061 69' Chevy Stepside Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Anchorage, Ak Posts: 526	Re: 1969 Chevy Stepside Restoration/Build up This is an update of what I have done to it since I first got it... After I removed the old 250 straight six and granny gear 4 speed manual. They are going to be replaced with a 350 engine and a 700R4 4 speed automatic transmission. New sheet metal to replace the rusted/missing and automatic floor hump welded in to replace the large manual one. I converted it over from manual steering to power. It bolts in perfect but the bumper bracket doesn't fit (it hits the pump) so I have to modify the bumper bracket slightly. The step side fender is finished with the body work. The fender was completely warped all down the top so it took a lot of bondo to shape it back to its original shape. Started working on the door and I found that it had a very "thick" paint job. There is a ton of bondo build up on it and they bondoed over random holes like the factory mirror holes and other ones. I welded up the holes except for the mirror ones and ground them down. Now for tommarow more paint removal and bondo the dents on the door. Last edited by matthew20061; 06-07-2008 at 04:49 AM.

06-07-2008, 09:09 AM	#3
Blue'72 Skinned knuckles Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Longview, Washington Posts: 1,126	Re: 1969 Chevy Stepside Restoration/Build up Good work!! Looking forward to seeing progress! __________________ '72 C-10 longbox soon to be short step! '72 Chevelle (sold in January) '07 Sebring '01 Ranger (I've gotta long commute..) If you try to fail, and succeed, which have you done? My build thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=276904

06-07-2008, 09:35 AM	#4
bad6772 Official Site Guitar Shredder Join Date: May 2006 Location: Oz Posts: 3,952	Re: 1969 Chevy Stepside Restoration/Build up Looks Great and keep doing it the Right way......Good luck..........

06-08-2008, 01:05 AM	#5
matthew20061 69' Chevy Stepside Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Anchorage, Ak Posts: 526	Re: 1969 Chevy Stepside Restoration/Build up Thanks for the comments on the project, I worked some more on the door today. I removed all the paint off the door and welded all the holes.... I pulled out the dents and bondoed them and now the exterior of the drivers door is now ready to be primmed. The cab is also close to being ready for primer. Unfortunately the radio area is in bad shape someone did a "redneck radio cutout" with a sawzall. This is my fix for the radio "hole" a plastic cover that fits right in the out line of the hole. I cut it out of an old dell laptop screen case and then sanded the edges. I still need to cut a nice hole in it to fit the radio in.

06-10-2008, 04:14 AM	#6
matthew20061 69' Chevy Stepside Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Anchorage, Ak Posts: 526	Re: 1969 Chevy Stepside Restoration/Build up I need to decide what color I'm going to paint this thing..... I'm thinking blue with white top but the question is what color blue? Please give some ideas/pictures on what would look good. I've been working on the doors some more so I can prime them tomorrow. Thanks, Matthew

06-10-2008, 10:26 PM	#7
BACKYARD88 On the fast track to nowhere.. Join Date: May 2006 Location: Splendora, Texas Posts: 5,316	Re: 1969 Chevy Stepside Restoration/Build up Keep up the good work, it's looking better already! __________________ -Mike Owen- Support the board here! 71 Chevy short fleet build thread Double D Norwood, Houston, Cecilia, Jackson, Monroe and counting

06-11-2008, 03:59 AM	#8
matthew20061 69' Chevy Stepside Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Anchorage, Ak Posts: 526	Re: 1969 Chevy Stepside Restoration/Build up Thanks, I'm going to try to get my priming done this week on the cab and doors if possible. Probably will go into next week though knowing the way things go. More pictures to come soon.... Last edited by matthew20061; 06-11-2008 at 04:00 AM.

06-12-2008, 03:07 PM	#9
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: 1969 Chevy Stepside Restoration/Build up Great looking project! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

06-12-2008, 06:01 PM	#10
matthew20061 69' Chevy Stepside Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Anchorage, Ak Posts: 526	Re: 1969 Chevy Stepside Restoration/Build up Well I have made some progress I primed the drivers door. Its not perfect (theres still some small dents in the bottom inside of the door) but its good enough for me.

06-15-2008, 03:46 AM	#11
matthew20061 69' Chevy Stepside Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Anchorage, Ak Posts: 526	Update: 1969 Chevy Stepside Restoration/Build up I finished the passenger side door today so it is ready to be primed. I also finished the cab so it can be primed as well, finally the hard part of this project is over! There's still lots to do, I have to do the hood, the drivers side stepside fender, and get a tailgate (the one I have is for a GMC not Chevy). If I remember right the front fenders are replacement ones so they won't need much work, anyway here some pictures of the door and cab.

06-15-2008, 08:29 PM	#12
AJohn6 Knuckle head Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NC Posts: 283	Re: 1969 Chevy Stepside Restoration/Build up Lookin good, keep up the hard work. __________________ Adam '71 SWB/Step http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=291750 2017 Crew Cab Silverado LTZ with 6.2l, 8 Speed tuned by RPM in Garner, NC '00 Chevy 1500 6.0l Silverado Reg. Cab Short Bed '09 Chevy 1500 5.3l Silverado Crew Cab Short Bed (SOLD) 1971 LWB on 2014 1 ton chassis, L96 6.0LS / 6L90E http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=796785 1969 LWB C10- Future project, possible AWD C10 on a 2002 Escalade Chassis.

06-15-2008, 10:38 PM	#14
BACKYARD88 On the fast track to nowhere.. Join Date: May 2006 Location: Splendora, Texas Posts: 5,316	Re: 1969 Chevy Stepside Restoration/Build up Well, you're moving right along aren't you Looks god, you'll have it done in no time at this pace! __________________ -Mike Owen- Support the board here! 71 Chevy short fleet build thread Double D Norwood, Houston, Cecilia, Jackson, Monroe and counting

06-16-2008, 01:22 AM	#15
matthew20061 69' Chevy Stepside Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Anchorage, Ak Posts: 526	Update: 1969 Chevy Stepside Restoration/Build up Thanks, Its great to hear positive response on this project I can't wait till its done. These are some more parts I need to strip of paint, weld up holes in the hood, and bondo/sand. This project sure has enough sanding bondo....

06-16-2008, 12:57 PM	#16
BACKYARD88 On the fast track to nowhere.. Join Date: May 2006 Location: Splendora, Texas Posts: 5,316	Re: 1969 Chevy Stepside Restoration/Build up I hear you on the sanding. I switch back and forth from body to suspensoin work to break up all of the sanding __________________ -Mike Owen- Support the board here! 71 Chevy short fleet build thread Double D Norwood, Houston, Cecilia, Jackson, Monroe and counting



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06-16-2008, 02:31 PM	#17
toomanytoyz Luv the Crewcabs Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Andrews, In. 46702 Posts: 4,097	Re: 1969 Chevy Stepside Restoration/Build up Looking Good, Congrat's on Choosing a Stepper to work with............. I like the Color Combo of Blue/White, Have you narrowed down the Blue Yet? Rick __________________ 55 Nomad 52 Willys Truck 67 Stepper 67 Fleet 68 Wrecker 68 Suburban 76 Crewcab 79 Gmc Dumptruck 84 Blazer 86 Crewcab Stepside 87 Iroc 89 GMC Plow Truck 91 Camaro Vert 96 Z71 Stepsde

06-16-2008, 03:40 PM	#18
matthew20061 69' Chevy Stepside Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Anchorage, Ak Posts: 526	Re: 1969 Chevy Stepside Restoration/Build up Not sure on what color blue I'm going to paint it yet but I really need to decide that soon so I can buy some paint. I'm going to try and get the cab primed this week possibly. Any ideas on the color would be good... -Matthew

06-16-2008, 04:25 PM	#19
BACKYARD88 On the fast track to nowhere.. Join Date: May 2006 Location: Splendora, Texas Posts: 5,316	Re: 1969 Chevy Stepside Restoration/Build up A friend of mine painted his truck the same blue as the new Nissan 300s. It's a BC/CC that almost looks like a candy. Here's a pic, it doesn't look near as good as in person but you get the idea. __________________ -Mike Owen- Support the board here! 71 Chevy short fleet build thread Double D Norwood, Houston, Cecilia, Jackson, Monroe and counting

06-16-2008, 10:20 PM	#20
toomanytoyz Luv the Crewcabs Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Andrews, In. 46702 Posts: 4,097	Re: 1969 Chevy Stepside Restoration/Build up Here are a Few Blue Stepper Pics........... Attached Images __________________ 55 Nomad 52 Willys Truck 67 Stepper 67 Fleet 68 Wrecker 68 Suburban 76 Crewcab 79 Gmc Dumptruck 84 Blazer 86 Crewcab Stepside 87 Iroc 89 GMC Plow Truck 91 Camaro Vert 96 Z71 Stepsde

06-16-2008, 10:26 PM	#21
semperfidoordie Fix It Till It's Broke Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: 29 Palms, CA Posts: 1,616	Re: 1969 Chevy Stepside Restoration/Build up man those are some good looking trucks __________________ Tony Black Beauty: 85 C-10 SOLD! Great White: 69 LWB Custom Camper/20 SOLD! Blue Dragon: 72 K-10 SOLD! The Tank 77 K-10 KIA panhandler62: Just don't search for "trannys" no matter how hard yours shifts -- you just won't get what you are looking for. I Made The Official So Cal Board Meet

06-16-2008, 11:51 PM	#22
toomanytoyz Luv the Crewcabs Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Andrews, In. 46702 Posts: 4,097	Re: 1969 Chevy Stepside Restoration/Build up A Few More To Look At................ Attached Images __________________ 55 Nomad 52 Willys Truck 67 Stepper 67 Fleet 68 Wrecker 68 Suburban 76 Crewcab 79 Gmc Dumptruck 84 Blazer 86 Crewcab Stepside 87 Iroc 89 GMC Plow Truck 91 Camaro Vert 96 Z71 Stepsde

06-17-2008, 09:10 PM	#23
RCbowtie69 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Thomasville, NC Posts: 1,877	Re: 1969 Chevy Stepside Restoration/Build up looking good, keep going it's taking shape

06-30-2008, 12:37 AM	#24
matthew20061 69' Chevy Stepside Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Anchorage, Ak Posts: 526	Re: 1969 Chevy Stepside Restoration/Build up Thanks for the comments and pictures! I haven't had the time to work on it lately because I've been helping a friend with changing the engine in his car. I did manage to get the hood striped and bondoed. I can't paint/prime anything for awhile because the paint booth has a truck in it being repainted but that should be done soon. Last edited by matthew20061; 06-30-2008 at 12:38 AM.

07-08-2008, 09:02 PM	#25
matthew20061 69' Chevy Stepside Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Anchorage, Ak Posts: 526	Update: 1969 Chevy Stepside Restoration/Build up Well I got some more done on the 69'. I finished the drivers side step side fender and now it just needs to be primed. I'm almost done with body work and about ready to prime and paint everything. I also dug out two 69-72 replacement fenders out of the attic. They are in good shape except for some small dents and dings. After those are done its time to paint, even thought I haven't decided on what color blue yet but still. Here are some pictures:

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