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st1 · 05-30-2007, 03:05 AM

Well I finally got my pictures in the correct size to post, here. I have been building a truck from two trucks. Here are the details thus far: Got the first truck a 79 GMC Stepside in really bad shape. I could see the ground from inside the cab type really bad shape. But I used it as a daily driver, since I was making runs for Toys For Tots. Then I got orders to Hawaii. I bought the second truck off EBay, had is shipped to my builder in North Carolina and then the long distance project starts. Here are the pictures of the truck so far. I had the builder use the frame from the 2wd (first truck) and the cab from the second truck since it was from Arizona. The cab fromt he first truck cam off in 3 pieces (straight to the scrap metal pile).

I will try to post pictures of the wheels, that will be on it once completed. I also went with a Edelbrock Pro Flow EFI Manifold from Jegs. Should be a good smooth runner with that overdrive transmission.

TELL me what you think.....

st1 · 05-30-2007, 03:26 AM

before picture.... and that is the gentlman I purchased the truck from in Portsmouth, VA.

68c-10 · 05-30-2007, 07:57 AM

Nice truck so far. I like the color and the fact that you painted the motor blue, many people don't realize that chevy had blue motors along with the more comon orange.

Malo83 · 05-30-2007, 03:10 PM

She's looking nice

John

st1 · 06-01-2007, 02:30 AM

Thanks for the kind words... The truck will be painted Smoke (nissan color). with red accents in the interior.

st1 · 06-02-2007, 02:48 PM

These are the wheels I have for the truck. I think these will look pretty nice and they did not cost me an arm and leg. I just need to get some bands and center cap.

knightlife · 06-03-2007, 08:35 AM

I like that manifold setup you are intending on using bro...where by chance are you acquiring it...for those looking at picking one up..

truck looks awesome so far! keep up the great work!

st1 · 06-06-2007, 01:21 AM

Thanks again. The manifold you can get from Jegs.com (as I did). Its not my handy work just my hard earned dollars talking. I am in Hawaii and the truck is in North Carolina being built.

st1 · 11-13-2007, 01:17 AM

Well I know that this is well overdue, but here are the pictures from Aug timeframe.

st1 · 11-13-2007, 01:26 AM

more pictures from August...

st1 · 11-13-2007, 01:56 AM

Happy Birthday Marines, 232 years young.

spudz · 11-13-2007, 08:48 AM

looks good!! And I like the blue motor, GM Corporate blue.....me likes!

**old Rusty C10** · 11-13-2007, 11:27 AM

looks great! who are you using as a builder in NC?
when do you figure you will be out there tearing up the streets?

st1 · 11-14-2007, 01:34 AM

Thanks spudz.

The truck is in Providence NC at Tommy Meadows home garage. He is actually a retired mechinist working on his own time. Hard to tell when I will be driving. I am guessing in another 6 to 9 months. Then I got to figure out how to get it out here.

st1 · 05-16-2009, 01:47 PM

Okay I know its been almost 2 years, but I been busy. I am in Afghanistan and my truck should be completed by the end of this month. I dont have any pictures to post right now, but when I do I will post them for all to see. Its been a long time coming, but I should be driving the truck in July. More to come but first I got to get out of Afghanistan.....

**old Rusty C10** · 05-16-2009, 02:19 PM

look forward to seeing the finished product and your return. Im going to assume youre in the military and just a heartfelt thank you for what youre doing for the rest of us here stateside

79Silv4x4 · 05-16-2009, 06:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by old Rusty C10

I'm going to assume youre in the military and just a heartfelt thank you for what youre doing for the rest of us here stateside

Ditto, thanks for your service.

tvblazer78 · 05-17-2009, 10:42 AM

Yep I am with them man, Thank you!

st1 · 05-17-2009, 02:57 PM

Yes, I am a Marine doing a short 6 months here in Afghanistan. I say short because the Army is doing a year or 15 months. They hate it that we dont stay so long, but there are units or sections of Marines that stay for a year at a time. THANK YOU for standing behind those that serve (if you agree with the politics or not WE need your support). I had hoped to get more pictures before I leave here, but honestly my builder is a low-tech type of guy (not sure if he owns a computer), he knows his way around a tool box, though. Eitherway, when I get them I will post them. Until then, I will decide if I want to put in a posi-tract rearend or leave it as is and see if I am going to my next duty station just to come right back out here again. Life is full of choices... make good choices.

st1 · 08-25-2009, 10:56 PM

Okay, I have the truck. I picked it up from NC and drove it to West Va. Then from West Va to Atlanta. Then from Atlanta to Oceanside, Ca. I have had a blast driving it even though it does not have A/C or a radio (windows down with the flowmasters blasting sound so good!!!!). the only issue I have had so far is when I got some bad gas somewhere in Texas and that thing was spitting and backfiring and I actually had to pull over and let it sit for a few minutes. It does burn oil, I checked it at every fill up and I was putting oil in it almost every other fill up. I will post pictures once I get it cleaned and find a nice background. That 350 with the Eldelbrock Pro Flow EFI manifold throws people for a curve with I pop the hood and people love how it sounds (flowmaster mufflers exit right infront of the rear wheels).

I am happy with the truck but like most of you I have a few things I want to change/upgrade already.

Looking for a good mechanic, suspension man, a paint/body shop in the Oceanside, Ca area.

Driveway Dreams · 05-16-2009, 04:24 PM

First things first: THANK YOU!
Secondly: Truck looks like it is coming along nicely. Great progress it seems.

dan76 · 08-25-2009, 11:12 PM

Welcome back.

If you're ever in Utah, give a shout and we'll find a beer or two.

st1 · 08-28-2009, 11:16 PM

Thank you. It feels good to be back on US soil!!!!

Curly86 · 08-29-2009, 10:10 AM

And a big thanks for your service to the US and have fun with the truck hope to get mine fixed and painted soon.

manimal · 08-29-2009, 12:32 AM

Welcome HOME. And as said above THANK YOU

Your truck looks great.Keep those pics rollin!
-Lance

05-30-2007, 03:05 AM	#1
st1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Jacksonville, NC Posts: 224	Pics of the long distance project... Well I finally got my pictures in the correct size to post, here. I have been building a truck from two trucks. Here are the details thus far: Got the first truck a 79 GMC Stepside in really bad shape. I could see the ground from inside the cab type really bad shape. But I used it as a daily driver, since I was making runs for Toys For Tots. Then I got orders to Hawaii. I bought the second truck off EBay, had is shipped to my builder in North Carolina and then the long distance project starts. Here are the pictures of the truck so far. I had the builder use the frame from the 2wd (first truck) and the cab from the second truck since it was from Arizona. The cab fromt he first truck cam off in 3 pieces (straight to the scrap metal pile). I will try to post pictures of the wheels, that will be on it once completed. I also went with a Edelbrock Pro Flow EFI Manifold from Jegs. Should be a good smooth runner with that overdrive transmission. TELL me what you think..... Attached Images __________________ stone sends... 78 GMC Stepside (http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=243201) 06 Dodge Charger Daytona R/T 05 Suzuki GSX-R 1000

05-30-2007, 03:26 AM	#2
st1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Jacksonville, NC Posts: 224	Re: Pics of the long distance project... before picture.... and that is the gentlman I purchased the truck from in Portsmouth, VA. Attached Images __________________ stone sends... 78 GMC Stepside (http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=243201) 06 Dodge Charger Daytona R/T 05 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Last edited by st1; 05-30-2007 at 03:28 AM.

05-30-2007, 07:57 AM	#3
68c-10 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Ashtabula, Ohio Posts: 105	Re: Pics of the long distance project... Nice truck so far. I like the color and the fact that you painted the motor blue, many people don't realize that chevy had blue motors along with the more comon orange. __________________ 68 Chevy C-10 custom, 350,4bbl, serp belt swap, th400, 5 lug disk conversion, added honda seats and factory tach. 71 Gremlin X, 360, t-5, 8 3/4 rear, and dodge dakota seats. 82 Spirit, 4.0,ax-15, 8.8 rear and sti bucket seats

05-30-2007, 03:10 PM	#4
Malo83 Cruzzzn' Vet Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Porterville,Ca. Posts: 1,918	Re: Pics of the long distance project... She's looking nice John

06-01-2007, 02:30 AM	#5
st1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Jacksonville, NC Posts: 224	Re: Pics of the long distance project... Thanks for the kind words... The truck will be painted Smoke (nissan color). with red accents in the interior. __________________ stone sends... 78 GMC Stepside (http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=243201) 06 Dodge Charger Daytona R/T 05 Suzuki GSX-R 1000

06-02-2007, 02:48 PM	#6
st1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Jacksonville, NC Posts: 224	Re: Pics of the long distance project... These are the wheels I have for the truck. I think these will look pretty nice and they did not cost me an arm and leg. I just need to get some bands and center cap. Attached Images __________________ stone sends... 78 GMC Stepside (http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=243201) 06 Dodge Charger Daytona R/T 05 Suzuki GSX-R 1000

06-03-2007, 08:35 AM	#7
knightlife Dark Heart Motorsports Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: 29404 DKFX Posts: 683	Re: Pics of the long distance project... I like that manifold setup you are intending on using bro...where by chance are you acquiring it...for those looking at picking one up.. truck looks awesome so far! keep up the great work! __________________ How Deep Can YOU Bleed..? 1985 Chevy Blazer K5- 6.2 N/A, 400 turbo trans CUCV, 12v converted... a new chapter 2005 GMC Sierra Crew Cab 6.0 powwwaa!!! custom jumpseat install w/ captain seats, Hypertech tuner, MSD Blaster Coils, CB and twin antenna's, all electric interior, touch screen in dash. custom center console, with jump seat replacing original console. 1500 HD!

06-06-2007, 01:21 AM	#8
st1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Jacksonville, NC Posts: 224	Re: Pics of the long distance project... Thanks again. The manifold you can get from Jegs.com (as I did). Its not my handy work just my hard earned dollars talking. I am in Hawaii and the truck is in North Carolina being built. __________________ stone sends... 78 GMC Stepside (http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=243201) 06 Dodge Charger Daytona R/T 05 Suzuki GSX-R 1000

11-13-2007, 01:17 AM	#9
st1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Jacksonville, NC Posts: 224	Re: Pics of the long distance project... Well I know that this is well overdue, but here are the pictures from Aug timeframe. Attached Images __________________ stone sends... 78 GMC Stepside (http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=243201) 06 Dodge Charger Daytona R/T 05 Suzuki GSX-R 1000

11-13-2007, 01:26 AM	#10
st1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Jacksonville, NC Posts: 224	Re: Pics of the long distance project... more pictures from August... Attached Images __________________ stone sends... 78 GMC Stepside (http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=243201) 06 Dodge Charger Daytona R/T 05 Suzuki GSX-R 1000

11-13-2007, 01:56 AM	#11
st1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Jacksonville, NC Posts: 224	Re: Pics of the long distance project... Happy Birthday Marines, 232 years young. __________________ stone sends... 78 GMC Stepside (http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=243201) 06 Dodge Charger Daytona R/T 05 Suzuki GSX-R 1000

11-13-2007, 08:48 AM	#12
spudz Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Branchville SC Posts: 1,647	Re: Pics of the long distance project... looks good!! And I like the blue motor, GM Corporate blue.....me likes! __________________ 2004 z71, 96 z71 on 38s, 88 Chevy k5 blazer, 4in lift. 84 swb project, 82 SWB project , 84 chevy 4x4 lwb project, 88 Jimmy beater/highschool ride. 79 c30. 99 tahoe 4x4 project. and a bunch of parts trucks..

11-13-2007, 11:27 AM	#13
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,310	Re: Pics of the long distance project... looks great! who are you using as a builder in NC? when do you figure you will be out there tearing up the streets? __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

11-14-2007, 01:34 AM	#14
st1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Jacksonville, NC Posts: 224	Re: Pics of the long distance project... Thanks spudz. The truck is in Providence NC at Tommy Meadows home garage. He is actually a retired mechinist working on his own time. Hard to tell when I will be driving. I am guessing in another 6 to 9 months. Then I got to figure out how to get it out here. __________________ stone sends... 78 GMC Stepside (http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=243201) 06 Dodge Charger Daytona R/T 05 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Last edited by st1; 11-14-2007 at 01:36 AM. Reason: not enough info....

05-16-2009, 01:47 PM	#15
st1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Jacksonville, NC Posts: 224	Re: Pics of the long distance project... Okay I know its been almost 2 years, but I been busy. I am in Afghanistan and my truck should be completed by the end of this month. I dont have any pictures to post right now, but when I do I will post them for all to see. Its been a long time coming, but I should be driving the truck in July. More to come but first I got to get out of Afghanistan..... __________________ stone sends... 78 GMC Stepside (http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=243201) 06 Dodge Charger Daytona R/T 05 Suzuki GSX-R 1000



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05-16-2009, 02:19 PM	#16
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,310	Re: Pics of the long distance project... look forward to seeing the finished product and your return. Im going to assume youre in the military and just a heartfelt thank you for what youre doing for the rest of us here stateside __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

05-17-2009, 10:42 AM	#18
tvblazer78 Low & Fast! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 3,110	Re: Pics of the long distance project... Yep I am with them man, Thank you! __________________ Southeastern Mini Truckin' Nationals April 27 and 28, 2012

05-17-2009, 02:57 PM	#19
st1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Jacksonville, NC Posts: 224	Re: Pics of the long distance project... Yes, I am a Marine doing a short 6 months here in Afghanistan. I say short because the Army is doing a year or 15 months. They hate it that we dont stay so long, but there are units or sections of Marines that stay for a year at a time. THANK YOU for standing behind those that serve (if you agree with the politics or not WE need your support). I had hoped to get more pictures before I leave here, but honestly my builder is a low-tech type of guy (not sure if he owns a computer), he knows his way around a tool box, though. Eitherway, when I get them I will post them. Until then, I will decide if I want to put in a posi-tract rearend or leave it as is and see if I am going to my next duty station just to come right back out here again. Life is full of choices... make good choices. __________________ stone sends... 78 GMC Stepside (http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=243201) 06 Dodge Charger Daytona R/T 05 Suzuki GSX-R 1000

08-25-2009, 10:56 PM	#20
st1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Jacksonville, NC Posts: 224	Re: Pics of the long distance project... Okay, I have the truck. I picked it up from NC and drove it to West Va. Then from West Va to Atlanta. Then from Atlanta to Oceanside, Ca. I have had a blast driving it even though it does not have A/C or a radio (windows down with the flowmasters blasting sound so good!!!!). the only issue I have had so far is when I got some bad gas somewhere in Texas and that thing was spitting and backfiring and I actually had to pull over and let it sit for a few minutes. It does burn oil, I checked it at every fill up and I was putting oil in it almost every other fill up. I will post pictures once I get it cleaned and find a nice background. That 350 with the Eldelbrock Pro Flow EFI manifold throws people for a curve with I pop the hood and people love how it sounds (flowmaster mufflers exit right infront of the rear wheels). I am happy with the truck but like most of you I have a few things I want to change/upgrade already. Looking for a good mechanic, suspension man, a paint/body shop in the Oceanside, Ca area. __________________ stone sends... 78 GMC Stepside (http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=243201) 06 Dodge Charger Daytona R/T 05 Suzuki GSX-R 1000

05-16-2009, 04:24 PM	#21
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: Pics of the long distance project... First things first: THANK YOU! Secondly: Truck looks like it is coming along nicely. Great progress it seems. __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here.

08-25-2009, 11:12 PM	#22
dan76 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Salt Lake City UT Posts: 441	Re: Pics of the long distance project... Welcome back. If you're ever in Utah, give a shout and we'll find a beer or two.

08-28-2009, 11:16 PM	#23
st1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Jacksonville, NC Posts: 224	Re: Pics of the long distance project... Thank you. It feels good to be back on US soil!!!! __________________ stone sends... 78 GMC Stepside (http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=243201) 06 Dodge Charger Daytona R/T 05 Suzuki GSX-R 1000

08-29-2009, 10:10 AM	#24
Curly86 You want it there when??? Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Lewisburg Ky Posts: 393	Re: Pics of the long distance project... And a big thanks for your service to the US and have fun with the truck hope to get mine fixed and painted soon. __________________ 1986 Silverado Flatbed 400 SB with 350 turbo 1997 Ford Explorer with 302 mydrive to work ride 1978 Gmc Midas RV 21ft with 46,000 actual miles 2003 Chevy Avalanche 5.3 327 and Tweety Bird Yellow Big Sandy Survivor 09 Trucks in the Blue Grass Survivor 09 TNCTC Streetcruzin

08-29-2009, 12:32 AM	#25
manimal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southern Kalifornia Posts: 3,066	Re: Pics of the long distance project... Welcome HOME. And as said above THANK YOU Your truck looks great.Keep those pics rollin! -Lance __________________ ------------------------------------------------------ -Lance 2000 Chevy C2500, 5.7, 4L80e 1999 Suburban K2500, 7.4, 4L80e 1980 Camaro..son's car...PROJECT

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