70 GMC "helping a vet"

[Bhelton]

So...been speaking to a gentleman in SC about his truck after he bought my Camaro gas tank setup. Found out he isn't able to install himself so I told him I'd be glad to help, well that turned into a list of request and after hearing his story of being a disabled veteran I felt the urge to take on his truck.

The start up is replacing the core support and right fender and painting to match as well as fixing all other paint mistakes. Doors do not function correctly, interior is a little jacked up due to improper installation on a lot of parts and shop using improper fasteners. Doors have 4 bolts holding them to hinges and they are so cross threaded they aren't even tight. Door latches have been destroyed due to slamming doors to get them to latch. The list goes on and on!!!
For now here is a pic of truck as when I brought

[low&slow]

One hero to another hero. He fights for us and you save his truck. You're living my dreams. I'm in on this.

[Bhelton]

Originally Posted by low&slow

One hero to another hero. He fights for us and you save his truck. You're living my dreams. I'm in on this.

Thanks! This will be slow due to money for parts, but i plan on helping all i can. I have spoke to a couple vendors and they are willing to help....so we shall see

[low&slow]

What all does it need?

[Bhelton]

Core support and RH fender, carb is being rebuilt, new gas tank going under it, full interior, steering column, bolt and screw kit(has mix and match in it now), electrical repair for wipers to work, door latches, doors need to be properly hung and nuts in doors to be repaired, heat and air, and a lot of paint repair. As for now that's a start and will probably find more issues once I get more in depth with it. Picked up fender and core support this morning before work and hoping carb is done real soon

[low&slow]

I got a lot of that stuff just layin around. PM me a list and I'll see if I can help out in one way or another. In the mean time, post more pics of the truck. Looks good.

[Bhelton]

Originally Posted by low&slow

I got a lot of that stuff just layin around. PM me a list and I'll see if I can help out in one way or another. In the mean time, post more pics of the truck. Looks good.

Sent you a pm, thanks for your help.

I will get some pics up ASAP of truck over all and issues as well

[Ghostryder79]

In. Very awesome of you. Send my thanks to that Veteran.

[hot trux]

priceless!! keep us posted on parts needed.thank you!

[mx289]

What kind of column is needed.? I have a couple 3ott's and might have a manual one, laying around that i would donate to the cause if needed.

[Bhelton]

Originally Posted by Ghostryder79

In. Very awesome of you. Send my thanks to that Veteran.

Originally Posted by hot trux

priceless!! keep us posted on parts needed.thank you!

Originally Posted by mx289

What kind of column is needed.? I have a couple 3ott's and might have a manual one, laying around that i would donate to the cause if needed.

Guys sorry for delayed response, been busy today. I will give all the thanks in the world to this Gentleman. We actually scored a tilt column today local so there is one more piece to add to the parts pile. As of right now i have to get the bolts and a few little things such as the shim for the latch. I will keep everyone up to date as thing progress. Thank you everyone for your support on this build

[NC_John]

Originally Posted by Bhelton

Guys sorry for delayed response, been busy today. I will give all the thanks in the world to this Gentleman. We actually scored a tilt column today local so there is one more piece to add to the parts pile. As of right now i have to get the bolts and a few little things such as the shim for the latch. I will keep everyone up to date as thing progress. Thank you everyone for your support on this build

If we lived closer together I'd lend a hand! That's a great gesture and definitely some payin' it forward....

[Bhelton]

Originally Posted by NC_John

If we lived closer together I'd lend a hand! That's a great gesture and definitely some payin' it forward....

John I appriciate the gesture, maybe one day we can get together and chew the fat! Lol

[Vova]

Post a parts list. I'm sure we can all help out.

[Bhelton]

Originally Posted by Vova

Post a parts list. I'm sure we can all help out.

Thanks Vova


As of right now here are needed parts until i really start to take truck apart to fix issues

1. Bolts Stainless cab set it what the body shop misplaced or borrowed for themselves

2. Shims for striker plate in jambs

3. Mirror backing plates for doors

4. door panels, his are mismatched and have considered speaking to truckseats about new upholstery

will update more

[Bhelton]

Got bushing kit today from Pro Performance

[Bhelton]

here are some pics of the hack job, missing bolts, loose bolts, seats are cock eyed, no shims in strikers and only stainless bolts i found were these 3 in pic

[Bhelton]

more, If you'll notice fender is buckled and core support is rusted out and bent. All of this was to be replaced....Also notice the new molding has been destroyed to make it fit the fender and rear tail light trim has been bent as well. OH YEAH, these guys told him this was vintage air

[Bhelton]

final pics for now, hood was supposed been blasted and repaired but these guys just spray bombed the under side. I didnt get pics of hinges but they were supposed to have been replaced and were just sand blasted and a bad powder coat job was done

[Graham57a]

What a cool thing to do!! If you need a hand turning wrenches let me know, I'd be more then happy to help out

[Bhelton]

Originally Posted by Graham57a

What a cool thing to do!! If you need a hand turning wrenches let me know, I'd be more then happy to help out

Will do, I'm really trying to focus on gathering parts right now. My cab is so close to being ready for paint and hoping i can shoot it next week, but in the mean while im gathering parts for this gem and finding more shotty work and parts.
Thanks so much for offer and i'll send ya a message one day soon hopefully

[Graham57a]

Originally Posted by Bhelton

Will do, I'm really trying to focus on gathering parts right now. My cab is so close to being ready for paint and hoping i can shoot it next week, but in the mean while im gathering parts for this gem and finding more shotty work and parts.
Thanks so much for offer and i'll send ya a message one day soon hopefully

Sounds good. I have a powdercoated hood latch and grill support from a gmc that I won't use if you think this truck could use them. I also have some other random parts, if you need something just let me know

[Bhelton]

Originally Posted by Graham57a

Sounds good. I have a powdercoated hood latch and grill support from a gmc that I won't use if you think this truck could use them. I also have some other random parts, if you need something just let me know

will do! i'll check those parts out and get back to you

[Bhelton]

Thinking of changing the look drastically!

[Bhelton]

Update

20s on the way, front and rear disc brakes, vintage air AC, new steering shaft and u joints, and more from Pro performance!
Also new brake lines, chevy performance serpentine, 3:42 gears and limited slip, diff cover and last but not least gmc Paul hooked us up on stainless bolt kit