Seventy Faux GMC

[cory d]

I have a 1980 c15 I am turning into a 74. I bought a 74 base model guage bezel and I have a 73-74 chevy grille on it and I think thats what got me going on this. I need a 73-78 hood, 73-75 doors, ditch the fuel doors (thats 79+) and maybe something else i forgot.

the day i got it home. starter solenoid died after i got gas, didnt even get it home yet.


lowered it on christmas. 73-78 light bezels and rubbed off the purple hue. it was that purplegreenblue pearlecent paint


cut down a front bumper for the rear. and messing with other junk


as it sit now, 73-74 chevy grille (will soon be replaced with a gmc) and a bit lower. bumper guards too, those are fun

[Scotty-D]

Looking good man, love that stance!

Gotta admit, the 73/74 trucks are my favorites. That grille is just sexy. Push bumpers look great on there too!
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[Jonboy]

Looks good, Cory. Just a thought- I would keep the fuel doors. Having had a few pre-79 trucks, they are a complete PITA to put gas in, especially with the vapor nozzles we have here. I would keep them. The fuel neck is actually larger.

[cory d]

im going to keep the lines, i want to shave the doors and relocate the filler, maybe just inside the bed

[rusty76]

So I've got a dumb guestion what's the difference in the doors between years? I've had a '74 and a '87. I know the door panels are different and some other things but what makes'em different? Good looking truck by the way. How much did you lower it and what did you do to get it to that height? Thanks.

[Jonboy]

Originally Posted by rusty76

So I've got a dumb guestion what's the difference in the doors between years? I've had a '74 and a '87. I know the door panels are different and some other things but what makes'em different? Good looking truck by the way. How much did you lower it and what did you do to get it to that height? Thanks.

The raised area for the door panels is completely different. 73-76 doors do not have any provisions for power windows or locks. The newer doors do, and the door panel is larger to cover the mounting areas for these.

[cory d]

2 cut coils, flip kit drop shackles and removed 2 small leafs, its about a 5/9 from what it was stock. the only difference is the panel. my cab it from oshawa ontario, the 74 doors i put on are from freemont california. the 74 doors are 3/16" longer so i am fighting to get them to work, got the 74 grille on, i need to update the pictures tomorrow

[Greenlee]

Nice truck.

If you re-locate the gas tank, I would love to buy your stock fuel filler necks and fuel filler hoses. They are impossible to find now for stepsides. I rigged something up for the driver side tank, but still don't have the passenger side.
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[hotrodred]

I like it!

[cory d]

first things first, patch the passenger door and roof. the door looks like it was hit with a axe a couple times. a tree or something fell on the roof

[cory d]

only pictures i have so far, i'll get more tomorrow

[cory d]

this is the side of the bed ha

[INSIDIOUS '86]

You put a c-notch on the rear?
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[cory d]

a little one, about 2.5"

[cory d]

there is a door and fender in teh bed so its a little lower in teh back

[INSIDIOUS '86]

Need to do a notch on mine for sure. You should lower it an inch more all around. Woul look sick
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[cory d]

im toying around with the idea of making fiber glass inner wheel wells. i rub at this height. i would have to do that before going lower and get headers that dont hang down so far. i drag them over most speed bumps unless i am crawling over them

[EasySteve]

Get some interior pics.

[cory d]

interior eh?

notice the post modern soft center console. you can also put a mountain dew, wallet and spray one emergency doederant under it. I also have a holding device for my helmet for when i ride my bmx bike. oh you can even put a rusty washer under the center console



the rolling passenger floor mat offer entertainment for the other people in the vehical


dont let the blonde hair fool you, my father is native alaskan so the head dress works for me

[EasySteve]

MMM

[INSIDIOUS '86]

Mmm like a bunch of payday bars on the door lol.
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[cory d]

chicks see that and get weak at the knees

[cory d]

UPDATE! next step BUSHINGS

[cory d]

1 1/4" bar and energy suspension polyurethane bushings

[trout]

Love the look of this truck makes me want to get my 76 going
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