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fletch4x4 · 01-07-2006, 02:44 AM

I figured I should make a post here because I know everyone loves seeing stuff come togeather

Its a 70 GMC i actually found off the board, flew down to tenn with my dad and drove it back to CT.

There were more hacked togeather parts of this truck than I care to remember, one of the scariest was the lack of nuts on the rear springs.

Starting off the project with the rear

Removing cab

Rear notch and 4 link

Bed work

fletch4x4 · 01-07-2006, 02:44 AM

Center crossmember

Boxing the rear for some more room (aka gas tank)

Rear sittin low

Next up is the front crossmember.

questions, comments ?

krue · 01-07-2006, 05:19 AM

Looks like ya'll do good work. Please tell me you're gonna leave it a GMC?

lloyd k · 01-07-2006, 01:33 PM

man I like that, my truck is very similar in allot of ways, (cleaning up the numerious owners hacks), assuming thats a body drop, are you doing a body drop too? keep us posted , sweeet

sixty8c10 · 01-07-2006, 10:38 PM

nice

fletch4x4 · 01-07-2006, 11:46 PM

Definatly stayin a GMC, thats part of the reason i got it!

I considered a body drop, and it still might happen at some point, but since the truck sits pretty low without it i probally wont yet.

I want to get it back on the road by the time weather turns sunny here again. Being away at school makes it hard to find time to work on it so i get as much done when I am home.

Today I got a little more clearence in the rear fenders that I needed, also I cut out 1 3/4" of the front crossmember. Pics will come later

also does anyone know a good program to re-size pictures? photobucket ruins the quality with whatever they do

camaro__thunder · 01-08-2006, 12:44 AM

Bodydrop it.. cough cough Bodydrop it..
but seriously it looks great so far ! What size are the tires ?

muddpile · 01-08-2006, 01:01 AM

Wow that looks good! Keep us updated on this one.

Deuce · 01-08-2006, 01:03 AM

Looks AWSOME!!!!! Keep the pics comin'

fletch4x4 · 01-08-2006, 01:59 AM

Thanks for all the great comments guys!

rear tires are 285/50r18's

Here are a few more pics for your viewing pleasure (still lookin for a better way to resize)

if you cant tell, i made a bunch of cuts in whats left of the rear inner fender to get all the extra clearence i could.

Crossmember minus 1 3/4"

and a pic of the tranny xmember i whipped up the other day (may be adding more bracing to it)

edit* if you want to see better full size pic's click the link in my sig

K5KRAZIE · 01-08-2006, 07:52 AM

Nice bro! You planning on running the 18s? I'm going to be starting a simular project but want to run 22s.

OJOE · 01-08-2006, 08:52 AM

good job,looks great, i know this is a lot of hard work

FuelCellGuy · 01-08-2006, 10:00 AM

Cool!!

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 01-08-2006, 10:47 AM

Looks good....

**lolife99** · 01-08-2006, 08:14 PM

Cool project! You can resize with www.irfanview.com.

project76 · 01-08-2006, 10:07 PM

Looks great! I have been following your build pics in the suspension forums. How much time do you have the front cross member?

fletch4x4 · 01-08-2006, 11:43 PM

Got some more work done today, thanks for the comments again, its nice to finally see the truck with some noticable progress.

For now the 18's are staying on, ive kinda grown to like them (they came with the truck). I would like to do a 20/22 combo, but unless i come upon a bunch of money thats not gonna happen anytime soon.

Some more pics from today

Finished up the welding on the front crossmember, If I had to guess there is about an hour or two in the cleaning of the area to be cut (its getting sand blasted with the rest of the frame this week hopefully). The actual cutting and welding probally took about 3 hours. I havent even starting the grinding which will take some time. anyway here it is.

and in the frame

I also sand blasted and primed some of the steering parts, which may or may not be used. Also some parts for the suspension got done.

project76 · 01-08-2006, 11:51 PM

Are you thinking of going with a rack and pinion setup? Just curious as you stated the steering parts may or may not be used.

fletch4x4 · 01-09-2006, 02:21 AM

I am thinking about it, but if i can get it done and safe without switching im going to stay with some kind of modified stock set-up

**Yukon Jack** · 01-09-2006, 11:51 AM

Great to see all the progress. Keep on it!

project76 · 01-09-2006, 06:51 PM

Our setup is very similar, except i opted to buy my notch from KP. I want a rack on my front so bad, just thinking it may be out of my league.

**john** · 01-09-2006, 07:01 PM

here is a slick resizing program in here if you have windows xp. Just right click and resize to size you want. John

fletch4x4 · 01-23-2006, 10:50 PM

Well, im a little late on the up date, but I did some more work a week or so ago.

The Frame about to get sandblasted

Done

Than everything got painted with eastwood's rust encapsulator, I was suprised about how even it came out using a brush, but it did take a loooong time.

I also finished up some welding on the rear notch and threw some primer on it so it wont rust while it sits.

fletch4x4 · 01-23-2006, 10:53 PM

Some more...

How it sits right now so there is room in the rest of the garage while im not home

John- thanks for that link thats a pretty cool little tool.

matthufham · 01-23-2006, 10:59 PM

TOO COOL!!! can't wait to see the body back on!

01-07-2006, 02:44 AM	#1
fletch4x4 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Central CT Posts: 237	Bagged project progress I figured I should make a post here because I know everyone loves seeing stuff come togeather Its a 70 GMC i actually found off the board, flew down to tenn with my dad and drove it back to CT. There were more hacked togeather parts of this truck than I care to remember, one of the scariest was the lack of nuts on the rear springs. Starting off the project with the rear Removing cab Rear notch and 4 link Bed work __________________ Bagged/Turbo 1970 GMC C-10 Crew Cab 1984 Chevy R-20

01-07-2006, 02:44 AM	#2
fletch4x4 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Central CT Posts: 237	Re: Bagged project progress Center crossmember Boxing the rear for some more room (aka gas tank) Rear sittin low Next up is the front crossmember. questions, comments ? __________________ Bagged/Turbo 1970 GMC C-10 Crew Cab 1984 Chevy R-20

01-07-2006, 05:19 AM	#3
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: Bagged project progress Looks like ya'll do good work. Please tell me you're gonna leave it a GMC? __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

01-07-2006, 01:33 PM	#4
lloyd k Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: columbus,ohio Posts: 201	Re: Bagged project progress man I like that, my truck is very similar in allot of ways, (cleaning up the numerious owners hacks), assuming thats a body drop, are you doing a body drop too? keep us posted , sweeet __________________ 67 swb gmc,big block cadillac powered,400 turbo,2.73 ratio and disc brakes-basically a frankenstein of many parts-

01-07-2006, 10:38 PM	#5
sixty8c10 MY EX DRIVES A BROOM Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Herington, KS Posts: 869	Re: Bagged project progress nice __________________ They say nobody's perfect. I'm a nobody, so I must be perfect. Building Nemo -1968 C10 Long Bed FRED -1947 KB-2 International

01-07-2006, 11:46 PM	#6
fletch4x4 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Central CT Posts: 237	Re: Bagged project progress Definatly stayin a GMC, thats part of the reason i got it! I considered a body drop, and it still might happen at some point, but since the truck sits pretty low without it i probally wont yet. I want to get it back on the road by the time weather turns sunny here again. Being away at school makes it hard to find time to work on it so i get as much done when I am home. Today I got a little more clearence in the rear fenders that I needed, also I cut out 1 3/4" of the front crossmember. Pics will come later also does anyone know a good program to re-size pictures? photobucket ruins the quality with whatever they do __________________ Bagged/Turbo 1970 GMC C-10 Crew Cab 1984 Chevy R-20

01-08-2006, 12:44 AM	#7
camaro__thunder Epoxy Primer Friendly Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: South of Houston TEXXXAS Posts: 680	Re: Bagged project progress Bodydrop it.. cough cough Bodydrop it.. but seriously it looks great so far ! What size are the tires ? __________________ My Project 69 SWB SHAVED BAGGED DOORED

01-08-2006, 01:01 AM	#8
muddpile Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 1,371	Re: Bagged project progress Wow that looks good! Keep us updated on this one. __________________ 1964 Chevy Short Fleet: Tornado 1972 Chevy C10: Fast Orange Secondaries Wide Open

01-08-2006, 01:03 AM	#9
Deuce Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Calgary, Alberta,Canada Posts: 1,595	Re: Bagged project progress Looks AWSOME!!!!! Keep the pics comin' __________________ I know what your thinking.......I have ESPN. Sometimes it's easier to do things the hard way. Fesler Built 1968 Chevy C10....Must resist the urge to mess with it!!

01-08-2006, 01:59 AM	#10
fletch4x4 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Central CT Posts: 237	Re: Bagged project progress Thanks for all the great comments guys! rear tires are 285/50r18's Here are a few more pics for your viewing pleasure (still lookin for a better way to resize) if you cant tell, i made a bunch of cuts in whats left of the rear inner fender to get all the extra clearence i could. Crossmember minus 1 3/4" and a pic of the tranny xmember i whipped up the other day (may be adding more bracing to it) edit* if you want to see better full size pic's click the link in my sig __________________ Bagged/Turbo 1970 GMC C-10 Crew Cab 1984 Chevy R-20 Last edited by fletch4x4; 01-08-2006 at 02:12 AM.

01-08-2006, 07:52 AM	#11
K5KRAZIE Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Wa. State Posts: 352	Re: Bagged project progress Nice bro! You planning on running the 18s? I'm going to be starting a simular project but want to run 22s. __________________ TRUCKS '72 K5 '06 mega dually

01-08-2006, 08:52 AM	#12
OJOE Crew Cut Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: MONTGOMERY,AL Posts: 757	Re: Bagged project progress good job,looks great, i know this is a lot of hard work __________________ 85 SWB 1/2 TON CREWCAB/5.3 03 CHEV 3500 DURAMAX CREW CAB 85 CHEV SWB/TPI 06 CHEV TAHOE (WIFES) 30 MODEL A HOT ROD 07 HARLEY DAVIDSON BAGGER 09 STREET GLIDE AN D A LOT MORE JUNK

01-08-2006, 10:00 AM	#13
FuelCellGuy FUEL CELL GURU Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 993	Re: Bagged project progress Cool!!

01-08-2006, 10:47 AM	#14
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,590	Re: Bagged project progress Looks good.... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

01-08-2006, 08:14 PM	#15
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,685	Re: Bagged project progress Cool project! You can resize with www.irfanview.com. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823



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01-08-2006, 10:07 PM	#16
project76 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Cecil County Maryland Posts: 135	Re: Bagged project progress Looks great! I have been following your build pics in the suspension forums. How much time do you have the front cross member? __________________ Brandon project 67 swb bagged on 20" Coddingtons

01-08-2006, 11:43 PM	#17
fletch4x4 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Central CT Posts: 237	Re: Bagged project progress Got some more work done today, thanks for the comments again, its nice to finally see the truck with some noticable progress. For now the 18's are staying on, ive kinda grown to like them (they came with the truck). I would like to do a 20/22 combo, but unless i come upon a bunch of money thats not gonna happen anytime soon. Some more pics from today Finished up the welding on the front crossmember, If I had to guess there is about an hour or two in the cleaning of the area to be cut (its getting sand blasted with the rest of the frame this week hopefully). The actual cutting and welding probally took about 3 hours. I havent even starting the grinding which will take some time. anyway here it is. and in the frame I also sand blasted and primed some of the steering parts, which may or may not be used. Also some parts for the suspension got done. __________________ Bagged/Turbo 1970 GMC C-10 Crew Cab 1984 Chevy R-20

01-08-2006, 11:51 PM	#18
project76 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Cecil County Maryland Posts: 135	Re: Bagged project progress Are you thinking of going with a rack and pinion setup? Just curious as you stated the steering parts may or may not be used. __________________ Brandon project 67 swb bagged on 20" Coddingtons

01-09-2006, 02:21 AM	#19
fletch4x4 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Central CT Posts: 237	Re: Bagged project progress I am thinking about it, but if i can get it done and safe without switching im going to stay with some kind of modified stock set-up __________________ Bagged/Turbo 1970 GMC C-10 Crew Cab 1984 Chevy R-20

01-09-2006, 11:51 AM	#20
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,683	Re: Bagged project progress Great to see all the progress. Keep on it! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

01-09-2006, 06:51 PM	#21
project76 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Cecil County Maryland Posts: 135	Re: Bagged project progress Our setup is very similar, except i opted to buy my notch from KP. I want a rack on my front so bad, just thinking it may be out of my league. __________________ Brandon project 67 swb bagged on 20" Coddingtons

01-09-2006, 07:01 PM	#22
john member #16 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Yuba City Ca. Posts: 3,618	Re: Bagged project progress here is a slick resizing program in here if you have windows xp. Just right click and resize to size you want. John __________________ john http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showgroups.php board vendors http://www.flickr.com/photos/1745471...7602865984234/

01-23-2006, 10:50 PM	#23
fletch4x4 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Central CT Posts: 237	Re: Bagged project progress Well, im a little late on the up date, but I did some more work a week or so ago. The Frame about to get sandblasted Done Than everything got painted with eastwood's rust encapsulator, I was suprised about how even it came out using a brush, but it did take a loooong time. I also finished up some welding on the rear notch and threw some primer on it so it wont rust while it sits. __________________ Bagged/Turbo 1970 GMC C-10 Crew Cab 1984 Chevy R-20

01-23-2006, 10:53 PM	#24
fletch4x4 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Central CT Posts: 237	Re: Bagged project progress Some more... How it sits right now so there is room in the rest of the garage while im not home John- thanks for that link thats a pretty cool little tool. __________________ Bagged/Turbo 1970 GMC C-10 Crew Cab 1984 Chevy R-20

01-23-2006, 10:59 PM	#25
matthufham Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carl Junction, Missouri Posts: 2,061	Re: Bagged project progress TOO COOL!!! can't wait to see the body back on!

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