1971 Stepside LS Build - Page 32 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

beaterku · 02-19-2021, 01:26 PM

Hey hey, glad you figured it out.

Wiekser · 02-19-2021, 02:02 PM

I've had the exact same issue with my new horn switch.
Took me some time to figure out it was that tab

TA_C10 · 02-19-2021, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by 1971Stepside

Now to figure out why the steering wheel won't sit closer to the column.

Glad you got the horn issue fixed.

Question on your column. Is it an aftermarket or reman unit? It looks like it is an issue with the shaft. Too long. Check out this thread:.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=787782

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**1971Stepside** · 02-22-2021, 10:19 AM

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Question on your column. Is it an aftermarket or reman unit? It looks like it is an issue with the shaft. Too long.

It is a van tilt column that I purchased from a member here. I don't think it is the shaft, but I could be wrong. I will mess with it after the alignment since I'm sure the steering wheel will have to be adjusted after that.

**1971Stepside** · 02-22-2021, 10:27 AM

I did a lot of research on the fancy hood hinges, including talking to others at shows. I felt like $800 was just too high for hinges if they didn't really add something besides looks. I had one guy tell me that he wish he had purchased the CVF hinges instead of the Ringbrothers. I had never even heard of them until this point. After reading about them I felt much more comfortable taking a chance on a $575 hinge that I did and $800 one.

My first impression was that they looked well built and heavy enough to handle the metal hood. We got them bolted in this weekend and I was afraid they would take hours to get right due to all the adjustability that they have built in. I was wrong. They bolted right up and adjusters actually do adjust the hood with little input. Very happy with how the hood operates now. Goes full up and they also look nice. No raised hood in the back!! Hope this helps others on the fence about hinges.

Custom 68 · 02-22-2021, 01:12 PM

those do look great Shannon. They sure open up the engine bay. The stock ones are pretty bulky. Your truck is coming along nicely! Keep up the fine work.
Dave

**zicc1835** · 02-23-2021, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by 1971Stepside

I did a lot of research on the fancy hood hinges, including talking to others at shows. I felt like $800 was just too high for hinges if they didn't really add something besides looks. I had one guy tell me that he wish he had purchased the CVF hinges instead of the Ringbrothers. I had never even heard of them until this point. After reading about them I felt much more comfortable taking a chance on a $575 hinge that I did and $800 one.

My first impression was that they looked well built and heavy enough to handle the metal hood. We got them bolted in this weekend and I was afraid they would take hours to get right due to all the adjustability that they have built in. I was wrong. They bolted right up and adjusters actually do adjust the hood with little input. Very happy with how the hood operates now. Goes full up and they also look nice. No raised hood in the back!! Hope this helps others on the fence about hinges.

thanks for sharing that .....

**1971Stepside** · 03-01-2021, 09:55 AM

Got her all loaded up for her first trailer ride. We are headed to upholstery for carpet etc. As I was loading it I managed to get the horn to honk by getting the steering wheel in just the right spot...so, that issue isn't fully worked out yet...smh.

We went by a gas station for her first fill up too.

Qknf4u69 · 03-01-2021, 02:09 PM

Trailer looks great but the build looks better. Strong work on what you have done so far. The finish line is insight.

Inspired that it can be done. I am looking forward to be at that part of my build someday too.

**1971Stepside** · 03-03-2021, 10:08 AM

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Trailer looks great but the build looks better. Strong work on what you have done so far. The finish line is insight.

Thank you I appreciate that

**1971Stepside** · 03-03-2021, 10:11 AM

The carpet turned out really nice. They ended up putting some additional material up under the dash as the ACC carpet didn't go up high enough to cover all of the Dynomat. Of course, it cost more money to do so...

Waiting on them to finish up the speaker cabinet and kick panels and the interior will be finished....except the

horn!

**MDPotter** · 03-04-2021, 04:11 PM

Something about a red interior in a Chevy pickup that just works so well. I have some of my firewall showing because of the ACC carpet too...

**1971Stepside** · 03-11-2021, 10:24 AM

Have the speaker enclosures back from upholstery. Started installing them last night. Almost hate to cover it up with the seat.

**MDPotter** · 03-11-2021, 12:14 PM

Beautiful. Just beautiful. You're going to have to get those clear sheets that dealers use to put on the floor mats and also wear booties.

**1971Stepside** · 03-11-2021, 12:50 PM

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Beautiful. Just beautiful. You're going to have to get those clear sheets that dealers use to put on the floor mats and also wear booties.

I was thinking about a no shoe policy LOL

TA_C10 · 03-11-2021, 05:15 PM

No shoe policy LOL.

Those kicks man. Turned out awesome. And to think back, you almost put those tweeters in the dash.

Everything looks fantastic.

Low Elco · 03-11-2021, 05:59 PM

Great lookin' work!

Custom 68 · 03-12-2021, 10:57 AM

Looking great, I will kick my shoes off for a ride!
That red is poppin.
Dave

TexasLS1 · 03-12-2021, 11:40 AM

I’m blown away with how nicely this truck has come together. Freaking awesome job!!

**derotoreut** · 03-13-2021, 10:50 AM

The truck turned out great!! You took great care every step of the way. You located your ECM in the same place that I did, under the passenger seat. The only difference is that I came in through the side of the hump with my wiring. Is that bracket sitting near the ECM for bolting down the Snowden seats? I'm seriously considering those seats for my next build (71 C10 build). Again congrats on an awesome job!

**1971Stepside** · 03-15-2021, 11:11 AM

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Great lookin' work!

Thank you!

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Looking great, I will kick my shoes off for a ride!
That red is poppin.

You are welcome anytime after April 2nd...that is the tune date

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I’m blown away with how nicely this truck has come together. Freaking awesome job!!

Man, I appreciate it.

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The truck turned out great!! You took great care every step of the way. You located your ECM in the same place that I did, under the passenger seat. The only difference is that I came in through the side of the hump with my wiring. Is that bracket sitting near the ECM for bolting down the Snowden seats? I'm seriously considering those seats for my next build (71 C10 build). Again congrats on an awesome job!

The seat brackets clear with room to spare. I did find that removing the ECM is not as easy as I had thought. Turned out easier to take the three bolts out of the bracket than it was to get it out of the bracket itself due to the low clearance under the seat.

Putzer · 03-15-2021, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by 1971Stepside

Thank you!

You are welcome anytime after April 2nd...that is the tune date

Man, I appreciate it.

The seat brackets clear with room to spare. I did find that removing the ECM is not as easy as I had thought. Turned out easier to take the three bolts out of the bracket than it was to get it out of the bracket itself due to the low clearance under the seat.

What's drivability like now prior to being tuned?

**1971Stepside** · 03-15-2021, 02:38 PM

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What's drivability like now prior to being tuned?

It is just running super rich with the base tune. It idles fine. Driving it around the neighborhood it goes fine until you brake for a corner and then it wants to die if you don't keep the RPMs up. I'm afraid to go on a main road until it gets sorted out better and won't die on me. Also hoping it all holds together on they dyno

**72 tigger** · 03-15-2021, 03:01 PM

Some fine craftsmanship has went into this build- congrats on seeing it through

**1971Stepside** · 03-19-2021, 11:05 AM

Alignment Day! Also having them bleed the brakes one more time and do the state inspection. Tune is scheduled for April 2nd and then back to the paint shop for a couple touch up issues.

02-19-2021, 01:26 PM	#776
beaterku Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Lenexa, KS Posts: 547	Re: 1971 Stepside LS Build Hey hey, glad you figured it out. __________________ www.rustywrenches.com My 72 SWB build My YouTube channel

02-19-2021, 02:02 PM	#777
Wiekser Registered User Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Limburg, Netherlands Posts: 298	Re: 1971 Stepside LS Build I've had the exact same issue with my new horn switch. Took me some time to figure out it was that tab __________________ Sander All Ideas, advice, critisism is welcome. Nothing better to learn from. ______________ '72 C/20 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=809053

02-22-2021, 10:27 AM	#780
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,928	Re: 1971 Stepside LS Build I did a lot of research on the fancy hood hinges, including talking to others at shows. I felt like $800 was just too high for hinges if they didn't really add something besides looks. I had one guy tell me that he wish he had purchased the CVF hinges instead of the Ringbrothers. I had never even heard of them until this point. After reading about them I felt much more comfortable taking a chance on a $575 hinge that I did and $800 one. My first impression was that they looked well built and heavy enough to handle the metal hood. We got them bolted in this weekend and I was afraid they would take hours to get right due to all the adjustability that they have built in. I was wrong. They bolted right up and adjusters actually do adjust the hood with little input. Very happy with how the hood operates now. Goes full up and they also look nice. No raised hood in the back!! Hope this helps others on the fence about hinges. Attached Images __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."

02-22-2021, 01:12 PM	#781
Custom 68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,930	Re: 1971 Stepside LS Build those do look great Shannon. They sure open up the engine bay. The stock ones are pretty bulky. Your truck is coming along nicely! Keep up the fine work. Dave __________________ Dave 1968 Custom Chevy with turbo charged 5.3 gen III 4l80e swap 1967-71 GMC 3/4 ton long step 4x4 (not sure what year exactly?) "A good friend will bail you out of jail...but a true friend will be sitting next to you saying "that was frekin awesome". "If it doesn't fit force it...If it breaks then it needed to be replaced anyway!"

03-01-2021, 09:55 AM	#783
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,928	Re: 1971 Stepside LS Build Got her all loaded up for her first trailer ride. We are headed to upholstery for carpet etc. As I was loading it I managed to get the horn to honk by getting the steering wheel in just the right spot...so, that issue isn't fully worked out yet...smh. We went by a gas station for her first fill up too. Attached Images __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."

03-01-2021, 02:09 PM	#784
Qknf4u69 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Grants Pass, Oregon Posts: 43	Re: 1971 Stepside LS Build Trailer looks great but the build looks better. Strong work on what you have done so far. The finish line is insight. Inspired that it can be done. I am looking forward to be at that part of my build someday too. __________________ 'Hay Burner' 1969 C10 Long Bed, 454 BB, Hooker Headers, TH-400 w/3500 B & M Stall, 4.11 w/ Auburn-Pro Limited Slip. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=813448 "Wouldn't say I was missing it Bob"

03-03-2021, 10:11 AM	#786
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,928	Re: 1971 Stepside LS Build The carpet turned out really nice. They ended up putting some additional material up under the dash as the ACC carpet didn't go up high enough to cover all of the Dynomat. Of course, it cost more money to do so... Waiting on them to finish up the speaker cabinet and kick panels and the interior will be finished....except the horn! Attached Images __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."

03-04-2021, 04:11 PM	#787
MDPotter Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Western Colorado Posts: 1,165	Re: 1971 Stepside LS Build Something about a red interior in a Chevy pickup that just works so well. I have some of my firewall showing because of the ACC carpet too... __________________ 1964 Chevy C10 - Gen IV 5.3 Restomod http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=768632 1968 GMC C15 - Gen III 6.0 Restomod http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=772047 1969 Chevy C10 - Restoration http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=809184 1978 Chevy Scottsdale K20 1993 Chevy C1500 - 5.3/T56 swapped 2008 Silverado Duramax

03-11-2021, 10:24 AM	#788
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,928	Re: 1971 Stepside LS Build Have the speaker enclosures back from upholstery. Started installing them last night. Almost hate to cover it up with the seat. Attached Images __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."

03-11-2021, 12:14 PM	#789
MDPotter Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Western Colorado Posts: 1,165	Re: 1971 Stepside LS Build Beautiful. Just beautiful. You're going to have to get those clear sheets that dealers use to put on the floor mats and also wear booties. __________________ 1964 Chevy C10 - Gen IV 5.3 Restomod http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=768632 1968 GMC C15 - Gen III 6.0 Restomod http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=772047 1969 Chevy C10 - Restoration http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=809184 1978 Chevy Scottsdale K20 1993 Chevy C1500 - 5.3/T56 swapped 2008 Silverado Duramax

03-11-2021, 05:15 PM	#791
TA_C10 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Texas Posts: 1,353	Re: 1971 Stepside LS Build No shoe policy LOL. Those kicks man. Turned out awesome. And to think back, you almost put those tweeters in the dash. Everything looks fantastic. __________________ TA_C10 Stage 1 build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=8333444 "It's only money".

03-11-2021, 05:59 PM	#792
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: 1971 Stepside LS Build Great lookin' work! __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

03-12-2021, 10:57 AM	#793
Custom 68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,930	Re: 1971 Stepside LS Build Looking great, I will kick my shoes off for a ride! That red is poppin. Dave __________________ Dave 1968 Custom Chevy with turbo charged 5.3 gen III 4l80e swap 1967-71 GMC 3/4 ton long step 4x4 (not sure what year exactly?) "A good friend will bail you out of jail...but a true friend will be sitting next to you saying "that was frekin awesome". "If it doesn't fit force it...If it breaks then it needed to be replaced anyway!"

03-12-2021, 11:40 AM	#794
TexasLS1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Jonestown, TX Posts: 469	Re: 1971 Stepside LS Build I’m blown away with how nicely this truck has come together. Freaking awesome job!!

03-13-2021, 10:50 AM	#795
derotoreut Roto Reuter thats the name... Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Darien, NY Posts: 1,848	Re: 1971 Stepside LS Build The truck turned out great!! You took great care every step of the way. You located your ECM in the same place that I did, under the passenger seat. The only difference is that I came in through the side of the hump with my wiring. Is that bracket sitting near the ECM for bolting down the Snowden seats? I'm seriously considering those seats for my next build (71 C10 build). Again congrats on an awesome job! __________________ ~ Dan My 70 K10 SWB build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=782232 My 71 SWB build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651394 1970 SWB Fleet K10 4X4, 5.3L LM7, 4L60E, Dakota Digital RTX, Vintage Air, Ididit tilt 1971 SWB Fleet C10 - Original SWB Arizona truck, new custom restoration project "Kick out your motor and drive while you're still alive - kick it out!" - Heart 1977



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03-15-2021, 03:01 PM	#799
72 tigger Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Berne IN Posts: 3,206	Re: 1971 Stepside LS Build Some fine craftsmanship has went into this build- congrats on seeing it through __________________ 71 C10 72 K20 72 K10 Super Kirk

03-19-2021, 11:05 AM	#800
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,928	Re: 1971 Stepside LS Build Alignment Day! Also having them bleed the brakes one more time and do the state inspection. Tune is scheduled for April 2nd and then back to the paint shop for a couple touch up issues. Attached Images __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."

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