Finished the 70 Short Bed - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

murguia · 12-30-2023, 06:47 PM

Well, she’s coke along ways in 2 months. Just need to figure out a transmission leak and then it’s good to go. Leaks a little when being filled and leaks a little when I park and the truck is slanted to the right a bit. I’m thinking fill tube ao ring.

What I did:

3/4 drop coo coils all around with drop shocks
Converted with a new turbo 350
Tilt column
Automatic pedal setup
Power brakes
Power steering
Brakes all around
New fluids all around
Rebuilt the carb
Rubbed out the original paint
Fixed the tailgate dents
New tires
Full hub caps
Chrome front bumper
Painted the rear bumper
Original set of seat belts
Cut the drive shaft down
Relocated the alternator to fit the power steering setup
New exhaust/muffler setup
Fixed all the lights

Not bad for an all original paint truck. Thinking this will be a keeper.

Love that I have the original bill of sale

Still need to detail the engine compartment

murguia · 12-30-2023, 06:49 PM

More pics

**68bowtie** · 12-30-2023, 08:10 PM

Very nice! Well done, I would be proud to drive that too.

yuccales · 12-30-2023, 09:05 PM

Darn good looking truck!

**LockDoc** · 12-30-2023, 09:34 PM

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It does look like a keeper for sure!

LockDoc

**Getter-Done** · 12-30-2023, 09:45 PM

I like it.

The original receipt Wow.

Is the SPID still on the glovebox door?

Someone was ready for a Ride.

murguia · 12-30-2023, 10:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Getter-Done

I like it.

The original receipt Wow.

Is the SPID still on the glovebox door?

Someone was ready for a Ride.

Yup, original spid and bill of sale. All of the ordinal option on it march up too. Love that it’s all documented.

Sicklajoie · 12-30-2023, 10:01 PM

Awesome job.
Still can't believe how good that tailgate came out.

Casper42 · 12-30-2023, 10:16 PM

awesome and beautiful! what do you mean by "automatic pedal set-up" and what is the purpose of "Cut the drive shaft down"?

murguia · 12-30-2023, 10:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Casper42

awesome and beautiful! what do you mean by "automatic pedal set-up" and what is the purpose of "Cut the drive shaft down"?

It was originally a 3 speed so the driveshaft was too long when I put the automatic turbo 350 with a new mount setup. Had to cut it down so it fit. Also had the carrier bearings… all replaced at the same time

**special-K** · 12-31-2023, 11:12 AM

Everything you could want and nothing more. Just a great example of one of these trucks people have loved since they came out. Built just right from the start

**BIG ORANGE** · 12-31-2023, 07:40 PM

Beautifully done, now enjoy the fruit's of your labor.....

**Steeveedee** · 12-31-2023, 08:23 PM

Nice! That's a lot of work! I remember when I had that much energy...

Mike C · 01-03-2024, 10:27 PM

Awesome truck, and great work. What’s up with the alternator mount?

murguia · 01-05-2024, 10:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike C

Awesome truck, and great work. What’s up with the alternator mount?

Hideous, I know. Bought a cpp 500 series power steering kit and my belt was hitting one of the ps pump bracket bolts. Of course they had a $120 bracket to fix it but what a weird looking placement.

It works at least.

**raggedjim** · 01-05-2024, 11:21 AM

Very nice truck.

Rg

12-30-2023, 06:47 PM	#1
murguia Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: la Posts: 369	Finished the 70 Short Bed Well, she’s coke along ways in 2 months. Just need to figure out a transmission leak and then it’s good to go. Leaks a little when being filled and leaks a little when I park and the truck is slanted to the right a bit. I’m thinking fill tube ao ring. What I did: 3/4 drop coo coils all around with drop shocks Converted with a new turbo 350 Tilt column Automatic pedal setup Power brakes Power steering Brakes all around New fluids all around Rebuilt the carb Rubbed out the original paint Fixed the tailgate dents New tires Full hub caps Chrome front bumper Painted the rear bumper Original set of seat belts Cut the drive shaft down Relocated the alternator to fit the power steering setup New exhaust/muffler setup Fixed all the lights Not bad for an all original paint truck. Thinking this will be a keeper. Love that I have the original bill of sale Still need to detail the engine compartment Attached Images Last edited by murguia; 12-30-2023 at 09:17 PM.

12-30-2023, 06:49 PM	#2
murguia Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: la Posts: 369	Re: Finished the 70 Short Bed More pics Attached Images

12-30-2023, 08:10 PM	#3
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,803	Re: Finished the 70 Short Bed Very nice! Well done, I would be proud to drive that too. __________________ Please help my sister in law with her battle with cancer https://gofund.me/902f6fce Thank you all so far you are angels!! Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) SOLD Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh) SOLD

12-30-2023, 09:05 PM	#4
yuccales Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Northern Calif. Posts: 3,782	Re: Finished the 70 Short Bed Darn good looking truck!

12-30-2023, 09:34 PM	#5
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,849	Re: Finished the 70 Short Bed - It does look like a keeper for sure! LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

12-30-2023, 09:45 PM	#6
Getter-Done Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: TN. Posts: 8,454	Re: Finished the 70 Short Bed I like it. The original receipt Wow. Is the SPID still on the glovebox door? Someone was ready for a Ride. __________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________ 84 Chevy K-20 63 Impala (my high school car) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...Crew Cab Build

12-30-2023, 10:01 PM	#8
Sicklajoie The Niner Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Broad Brook, CT Posts: 2,503	Re: Finished the 70 Short Bed Awesome job. Still can't believe how good that tailgate came out. __________________ "A good racer is one whose head is in communication with his balls." - Richie Evans 1970 C/20 - 402/TH400/3.54s - 74K miles 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 - Wheatland Yellow Niner Progression Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697183 Classic Trucks article: https://www.motortrend.com/features/...et-c20-driven/

12-30-2023, 10:16 PM	#9
Casper42 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 333	Re: Finished the 70 Short Bed awesome and beautiful! what do you mean by "automatic pedal set-up" and what is the purpose of "Cut the drive shaft down"? __________________ '72 C10 Cheyenne SWB North Carolina truck for 50 years, 72k original miles, Medium/Hawaiian Blue, 3 owners - one for 40 years, garaged kept, original: sheetmetal, undercarriage, moldings, glass * * * New - engine rebuild at 65k in 2015, one repaint in 2010, new front bumper, houndstooth seat, carpet, 8 inch rally wheels on 275-60R-15, LED lighting. - Semper Paratus!

12-31-2023, 11:12 AM	#11
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Finished the 70 Short Bed Everything you could want and nothing more. Just a great example of one of these trucks people have loved since they came out. Built just right from the start __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

12-31-2023, 07:40 PM	#12
BIG ORANGE Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Lancaster S.C. Posts: 4,767	Re: Finished the 70 Short Bed Beautifully done, now enjoy the fruit's of your labor..... __________________ Things happen for a reason!

12-31-2023, 08:23 PM	#13
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,746	Re: Finished the 70 Short Bed Nice! That's a lot of work! I remember when I had that much energy... __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

01-03-2024, 10:27 PM	#14
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,728	Re: Finished the 70 Short Bed Awesome truck, and great work. What’s up with the alternator mount? __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax

01-05-2024, 11:21 AM	#16
raggedjim Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Murray, Kentucky Posts: 3,541	Re: Finished the 70 Short Bed Very nice truck. Rg __________________ Roger '68 Short step - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849675 '69 ('70?) 2wd Blazer - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=856475 '70 GMC Jimmy 2wd '73 Firebird - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=853203 Ideas - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=851743

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