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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Members Rides => Topic started by: mattevandavis on January 09, 2009, 10:19:20 PM

Title: 73 Shortbed Stepside Complete Rebuild (LOTS OF PHOTOS)
Post by: mattevandavis on January 09, 2009, 10:19:20 PM
This is a project I have been working on for about a year now.  It is a complete rebuild.  We took it down to the frame, sand blasted everything, replaced all of the rubber and interior.  There will be nothing untouched on this truck when we are done.  Having said that I did not want an OEM restoration.  Close, but I made some changes.  First off is the color.  We went with Atomic orange off the new Corvette.  Second every grommet is poly.  Third if I wasn't sure we guessed.  No research here.  Finally I went with what I thought might make the interior a bit more appealing instead of the factory setup.

I bought the truck from its original owner who is a relative.  He is also the one doing the majority of the labor since the truck is about 70 miles away.  He restores Chevy's on the side, and owns a sandblasting booth, so it seemed logical to let him at it.

HISTORY
Originally purchased by my wife’s uncle, Dave, in 1973.  He worked at the local dealer and special ordered the truck with a 350 V8, the heavy duty suspension and transmission, and not much else. 
It did change hands once.  When Dave went through a divorce he sold it for $1 to his best friend to keep his ex from getting the truck.  It was later sold back to him for the same amount.  The bill of sale for this transaction is with the trucks records but the title was never signed. 
It has been painted three times brown, blue, and brown again, but now has been sandblasted and repainted Atomic Orange.

MODIFICATIONS
Engine:
Long tube headers, HEI distributor, Edelbrock performance intake, Edelbrock performance 600 cfm carburetor, truck cam
Interior:
Polyvinyl mat, firewall pad, sanded smooth door panels, new black upholstered seats, black dash cover
Exterior:
Atomic Orange paint, AT Tires, blacked out grill, black bed wood, poly bushings, spray bed liner, drop hitch

A WORD
I apologize for any over exposed or dull pictures.  The majority were taken with my blackberry.  While it is an adequate camera; it was never intended to replace a real camera.  I think you will get the idea.

Also I will post more as more comes available.

PICS

Day One:
So Photobucket has ruined the photos on the post.  Its an old post, but I thought i'd restore some of the pictures.  I'n not sure that i have all of the photos in the right spot, but at least the basic idea will be there.
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The Work Begins:
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Getting Ready For Sandblasting:
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After The Blast:
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Title: Re: 73 Shortbed Stepside Complete Rebuild (LOTS OF PHOTOS)
Post by: 78 Chevyrado on January 09, 2009, 10:23:29 PM
Great progress!  Looks immaculate!  Beautiful color, I've never seen anything that color didn't look great on.  Keep 'em comin!
Title: Re: 73 Shortbed Stepside Complete Rebuild (LOTS OF PHOTOS)
Post by: bigblue09 on January 09, 2009, 10:27:10 PM
great job! you started with nothing.
Title: Re: 73 Shortbed Stepside Complete Rebuild (LOTS OF PHOTOS)
Post by: 69byrd on January 09, 2009, 10:29:50 PM
Great job! I love that orange it is sexy!!! 8) What are your plans for the suspension and wheels? Keep up the work and keep us posted.
Title: Re: 73 Shortbed Stepside Complete Rebuild (LOTS OF PHOTOS)
Post by: oldyeller on January 09, 2009, 10:34:15 PM
Looks good.  Can't wait to see it put together.
Title: Re: 73 Shortbed Stepside Complete Rebuild (LOTS OF PHOTOS)
Post by: JRConnieK10 on January 09, 2009, 10:48:15 PM
Love it, great project.
Title: Re: 73 Shortbed Stepside Complete Rebuild (LOTS OF PHOTOS)
Post by: cubicdollars on January 09, 2009, 11:26:49 PM
Great looking project  ;D Keep up the good work !!!
Title: Re: 73 Shortbed Stepside Complete Rebuild (LOTS OF PHOTOS)
Post by: DnStClr on January 10, 2009, 12:22:28 AM
What a transformation already! Lookin great!
Title: Re: 73 Shortbed Stepside Complete Rebuild (LOTS OF PHOTOS)
Post by: mattevandavis on January 10, 2009, 08:10:13 AM
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Title: Re: 73 Shortbed Stepside Complete Rebuild (LOTS OF PHOTOS)
Post by: oldwhity on January 10, 2009, 11:17:49 AM
That looks awesome ;D. Well documented and definitely alot of work went in to it. Personally I think if your going to use a ralley wheel that a stock color(argent silver I think) or body colored with the chrome rings and center cap could finish it off.
Title: Re: 73 Shortbed Stepside Complete Rebuild (LOTS OF PHOTOS)
Post by: mattevandavis on January 10, 2009, 08:06:55 PM
That looks awesome ;D. Well documented and definitely alot of work went in to it. Personally I think if your going to use a ralley wheel that a stock color(argent silver I think) or body colored with the chrome rings and center cap could finish it off.

Thanks for the feed back!!

Alot of people have suggested the body color rims.  I did want to stick to powder coat.  Silver is the easiest to come by.  The bumpers will be black powder coat.
Title: Re: 73 Shortbed Stepside Complete Rebuild (LOTS OF PHOTOS)
Post by: oldwhity on January 10, 2009, 09:05:23 PM
That looks awesome ;D. Well documented and definitely alot of work went in to it. Personally I think if your going to use a ralley wheel that a stock color(argent silver I think) or body colored with the chrome rings and center cap could finish it off.

Thanks for the feed back!!

Alot of people have suggested the body color rims.  I did want to stick to powder coat.  Silver is the easiest to come by.  The bumpers will be black powder coat.
Oh, then maybe black wheels will compliment the bumpers. I gotcha. Either way it's going to look sharp!
Title: Re: 73 Shortbed Stepside Complete Rebuild (LOTS OF PHOTOS)
Post by: mattevandavis on January 11, 2009, 12:31:17 PM

Oh, then maybe black wheels will compliment the bumpers. I gotcha. Either way it's going to look sharp!
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I may try the silver and do the black later.  I just want something a bit different.
Title: Re: 73 Shortbed Stepside Complete Rebuild (LOTS OF PHOTOS)
Post by: osofast on January 12, 2009, 03:29:59 PM
Dang, I wish I had half your skill and all your patience! ;)
Title: Re: 73 Shortbed Stepside Complete Rebuild (LOTS OF PHOTOS)
Post by: mattevandavis on January 12, 2009, 10:52:28 PM
Dang, I wish I had half your skill and all your patience! ;)

I wish I had half of a skill.  Dont be mislead, I have never restored a vehicle before, nor would I no what to do or how to get it done.  All the restoration is being done by Dave (my wifes uncle).  I am just doing what ever tasks he doesnt want to do or that I can do with my limited skill set (go-for).  He is the brains and means in the operation.

I have learned a ton working on this project.  I thought i was a car guy before, but doing something like this makes you realize what you can really learn about a vehicle.

I am glad I found this forum, since i have learned a lot about what im doing here so I dont sound like a complete moron talking to Dave about the project.

Its also great to see what others are doing and have done.  Any and all input is welcome since this is a seat of the pants operation.

THANKS for checking it out!
Title: Re: 73 Shortbed Stepside Complete Rebuild (LOTS OF PHOTOS)
Post by: VileZambonie on January 13, 2009, 09:09:39 AM
Hey the best way to learn is to do something first hand. It's going to be an awesome truck!
Title: Re: 73 Shortbed Stepside Complete Rebuild (LOTS OF PHOTOS)
Post by: mattevandavis on January 15, 2009, 04:55:50 PM
Ok still working on what to do about rims.  I have found rally rims new at Summit for about $70 ea. rim only.  Bout 430 for the whole setup.  Or I could throw some alloys on there.  I was hoping for feed back.

As it stands I need 15x8 rims that will be fitted with Pirelli Scorpion ATR's.  It is tall tire 235/75R15
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Title: Re: 73 Shortbed Stepside Complete Rebuild (LOTS OF PHOTOS)
Post by: VileZambonie on January 15, 2009, 04:59:40 PM
I would get rid of the tall tires and no offense to anyone with Ralley's but they are as dull and boring as it gets.
Title: Re: 73 Shortbed Stepside Complete Rebuild (LOTS OF PHOTOS)
Post by: mattevandavis on January 15, 2009, 08:53:24 PM
Tall tires unfortunately will stay.  They are at the right price.  ::) 

The rims are up for debate.  I have always liked the rally wheels on almost all old chevy products, but I am worried it wont look right with tall ATR's.

Any links to suggestions would be appreciated!
Title: Re: 73 Shortbed Stepside Complete Rebuild (LOTS OF PHOTOS)
Post by: 1983stepside on February 16, 2009, 03:41:37 PM
thats one nice truck keep us posted with what your doing with it id love to see it finished 8)
Title: Re: 73 Shortbed Stepside Complete Rebuild (LOTS OF PHOTOS)
Post by: rockable on February 16, 2009, 06:52:27 PM
I like it.  What's the name of that color?
Title: Re: 73 Shortbed Stepside Complete Rebuild (LOTS OF PHOTOS)
Post by: muddnutz on February 16, 2009, 08:32:53 PM
beautiful truck love the color
Title: Re: 73 Shortbed Stepside Complete Rebuild (LOTS OF PHOTOS)
Post by: HEAVY N2 CHEVY on February 17, 2009, 08:14:28 PM
AWESOME JOB BUT I THINK THE BLACK BUMPERS WILL KILL THE BRITE PAINT. CHROME IS THE WAY TO GO. ;)
Title: Re: 73 Shortbed Stepside Complete Rebuild (LOTS OF PHOTOS)
Post by: Flamingbig10 on February 17, 2009, 10:24:14 PM
nice project
Title: Re: 73 Shortbed Stepside Complete Rebuild (LOTS OF PHOTOS)
Post by: mattevandavis on February 19, 2009, 09:49:12 PM
I like it.  What's the name of that color?

I asked the guy at the body shop to match the atomic orange that is used on the new vettes.  its not exact im sure but its still sexy in my opinion.

Thanks for the feed back!
Title: Re: 73 Shortbed Stepside Complete Rebuild (LOTS OF PHOTOS)
Post by: mattevandavis on February 19, 2009, 09:53:25 PM
AWESOME JOB BUT I THINK THE BLACK BUMPERS WILL KILL THE BRITE PAINT. CHROME IS THE WAY TO GO. ;)

I agree, but chrome is $$  I have a bit more in this project than the wife was planning on.  It will be a future addition.

I have done some figures and it looks like i can bring in the whole project in under 10K!  That is only 8k over the original budget! :)
Title: Re: 73 Shortbed Stepside Complete Rebuild (LOTS OF PHOTOS)
Post by: mattevandavis on April 13, 2009, 10:38:01 PM
Getting there.  Got the bed wood done.  Got the seat done.  Need to get a few more holes drilled in the bed and it will start to come together.

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Title: Re: 73 Shortbed Stepside Complete Rebuild (LOTS OF PHOTOS)
Post by: oldredtruck on April 14, 2009, 09:01:00 AM
incredibly sweet!!!!
Title: Re: 73 Shortbed Stepside Complete Rebuild (LOTS OF PHOTOS)
Post by: mattevandavis on August 13, 2009, 07:59:47 AM
Not much progress.  The glass is in, the back fenders are on. All other progress has been in the wiring harness, brakes, cables, etc.  A lot of work just not visible
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Title: Re: 73 Shortbed Stepside Complete Rebuild (LOTS OF PHOTOS)
Post by: Flamingbig10 on August 13, 2009, 09:51:50 AM
235/75 should look ok since it a stock tire size, but 255/70 would look a little better though but since the price was wright on the 235 its ok, and it was also look good with non factory looking chrome wheels, but since it a project you could all way change parts later
Title: Re: 73 Shortbed Stepside Complete Rebuild (LOTS OF PHOTOS)
Post by: cowboy63645 on August 13, 2009, 10:22:14 AM
The truck looks incediable!!!!  I am diggin the old school steel wheels with the trail boss tires  8)
Title: Re: 73 Shortbed Stepside Complete Rebuild (LOTS OF PHOTOS)
Post by: Captkaos on August 13, 2009, 03:08:41 PM
Looking good?!
Title: Re: 73 Shortbed Stepside Complete Rebuild (LOTS OF PHOTOS)
Post by: team39763 on August 14, 2009, 11:54:08 AM
That color really grabs your attention...it's real nice.
Title: Re: 73 Shortbed Stepside Complete Rebuild (LOTS OF PHOTOS)
Post by: BigHemi353 on August 15, 2009, 07:51:04 PM
awesome looking truck! glad to see your doing it right. How did you get your tranny so clean?  I've been working for hours on mine and cant get it that clean!

great job
andy
Title: Re: 73 Shortbed Stepside Complete Rebuild (LOTS OF PHOTOS)
Post by: mattevandavis on August 16, 2009, 10:02:14 PM
awesome looking truck! glad to see your doing it right. How did you get your tranny so clean?  I've been working for hours on mine and cant get it that clean!

great job
andy

Mineral spirits, green scour pad.  Just kept it wet. It took hours to get off all the dirt and grime, but the mineral spirits worked in.
Title: Re: 73 Shortbed Stepside Complete Rebuild (LOTS OF PHOTOS)
Post by: mattevandavis on August 16, 2009, 10:07:31 PM
Bit more progress.  Got the steps on.  got the tail gate on. Several other misc. parts.  The dash is in Horrible condition.  Got a cover for it, but it needs repair.  The cover apparently got damaged during shipping.  It needs repair too! ???

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Title: Re: 73 Shortbed Stepside Complete Rebuild (LOTS OF PHOTOS)
Post by: BigHemi353 on August 18, 2009, 02:18:10 PM
Thanks, I'll try the mineral spirits tonight. Great progress!
Title: Re: 73 Shortbed Stepside Complete Rebuild (LOTS OF PHOTOS)
Post by: 77chevystepside on August 26, 2009, 09:21:16 AM
You really have a gem of a truck. The color is outstanding.
Title: Re: 73 Shortbed Stepside Complete Rebuild (LOTS OF PHOTOS)
Post by: mattevandavis on November 12, 2015, 02:58:43 PM
It has been quite some time since i last posted to this page.  I have not made a bunch of progress as my wife's grandmother had some health difficulties leading to her passing this year.  Over the last few years we have mounted the doors, basted the vent window frames and refinished them, and a few odds and ends.  If all goes well wor will resume in full swing in 2016.  I'm ready for this GEM to hit the road!
Title: Re: 73 Shortbed Stepside Complete Rebuild (LOTS OF PHOTOS)
Post by: Jr. on November 12, 2015, 09:58:43 PM
It has been quite some time since i last posted to this page.  I have not made a bunch of progress as my wife's grandmother had some health difficulties leading to her passing this year.  Over the last few years we have mounted the doors, basted the vent window frames and refinished them, and a few odds and ends.  If all goes well wor will resume in full swing in 2016.  I'm ready for this GEM to hit the road!
Your truck is awesome!!  How much did you pay for the truck initially? Also I'm a fan of the steel wheels Part# (12-5005042) from Summit Racing. I just purchased  (2) 15x10 smoothies to go on my rear and I'll keep the 15x8s up front. I'll run 295/50r15 in the rear and 255/50r15s in the front.

Ok still working on what to do about rims.  I have found rally rims new at Summit for about $70 ea. rim only.  Bout 430 for the whole setup.  Or I could throw some alloys on there.  I was hoping for feed back.

As it stands I need 15x8 rims that will be fitted with Pirelli Scorpion ATR's.  It is tall tire 235/75R15
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Title: Re: 73 Shortbed Stepside Complete Rebuild (LOTS OF PHOTOS)
Post by: mattevandavis on January 24, 2018, 06:34:34 PM
It has been quite some time since I have worked on this truck.  Light progress has been made in the years since I last put in a full day.  Mostly family related events with health related issues and then the death of an uncle and a grandmother.  Both of them are significant people in my and Dave's life; a brother-in-law / uncle to me and his mother / grandmother to me.  Dave is the original owner and brains of the restoration.  While both are still missed daily working on the truck hopefully will give us more bonding time and a source of positive energy.

We were able to put in a full day last week.   After Atlanta was shutdown for a snow storm during the week the weekend was sunny and BEAUTIFUL.  We decided to install the core support and fenders.  The painter foolishly decided to use gloss paint for the core support and inner fenders.  I do not want to repaint them at this stage as i doubt it will be the first thing most will notice.  Also there are a number of not stock decisions I have made with the truck so we can say it was intentional.  ;D.

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Title: Re: 73 Shortbed Stepside Complete Rebuild (LOTS OF PHOTOS)
Post by: mattevandavis on January 28, 2018, 11:17:35 AM
Some light progress this weekend.  We planned to mount the hood, but it was raining and the hood was in storage in another part of the property.  Rather than get it and us wet we decided to focus on some smaller projects and take an inventory of a few items for upcoming projects.

Dave had already mounted the hinges loosely to the fenders, and mounted the new battery tray.  The hinges were stuck open from being painted.  We removed the springs and bolted some u channel an carefully worked the hinges until they finally started to move.  After they started moving we applied some anti-seize and now they move with ease.
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We also mounted the fender side markers, and installed the new stainless tailgate chains.  Oddly the chains had a standard thread but a 12mm nut.  We opted to use a rubber backed washer and a SAE nylon locknut instead instead of the metric nut and lock washer. 
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Sadly that is the best of 2 blurry shots of the tailgate.
Title: Re: 73 Shortbed Stepside Complete Rebuild (LOTS OF PHOTOS)
Post by: mattevandavis on February 11, 2018, 01:57:30 PM
Another work day yesterday.  It was raining hard, so we again chose to focus on several smaller projects rather than move the hood from the basement.  We are still rebuilding the vent windows, which has been one of the more complex tasks.  The hardest thing we have found is seating some of the rivets. We have a few different rivet tools, but some just need an extra love tap from a "bfh" to seat.  We also routed some of the wiring harness in mounts on the fender.  Finally we tackeled installing a new regulator and window on the drivers side.  This also proved to be a task.  Dave has not done this in years, and I have never done it.

The regulator was easy for Dave to install.  He had it ready to go in less than 10 minutes.  The glass proved to be a bit harder.  First we taped the door and then tried a test fit.  W quickly found that the rear regulator roller would not go into the track as it was too tight event with ample Lubriplate.  We pulled the glass back out and used some duckbilled pliers to open up the rear of the track.  After testing the fit with the passenger side regulator we Tried again to fit the glass.  This time the roller went into place with out issue, but we found we could not see the cutout for the front wheel.  We resolved the issue by removing the glass and adding some green painters tape in the location of the cutout  to the glass.  The final issue we found is with the glass on the bumper and in the forward most position the front roller was too far forward unless we rolled the window regulator past where the bumper was.  It took a while but we were able to angle the glass past the bumper and use a block to push the roller into place.  I am not looking forward to installing the passenger side glass.

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Title: Re: 73 Shortbed Stepside Complete Rebuild (LOTS OF PHOTOS)
Post by: mattevandavis on February 28, 2018, 12:57:40 PM
More work completed. We installed the hood this weekend  With new rubber and bumpers it was hard to tell what was preventing us from getting the hood where we wanted it, but we kept at it.  Still a bit higher in the rear than I'd like but at some point I'm just being picky.  We did decide that the new springs are a bit stiff.  The hinges moved with little effort before the spring install, and now we only move the hood from the sides to prevent bending it.
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Title: Re: 73 Shortbed Stepside Complete Rebuild (LOTS OF PHOTOS)
Post by: mattevandavis on March 04, 2018, 04:50:37 PM
Some more progress today.  Mostly smaller projects so not many photos.  We did some test fitting of the lower part of the grill where the marker lights go.  We would have installed it, but the 5/16" body bolts that we ordered have not come in.  You will see some old rusty bolts used for the test. I am glad that we did the mock up.  We found that the replacement core support is universal  for 73-87 but the 73-74 had different grill mounting hardware.  This is the link i found;  http://forum.73-87chevytrucks.com/smforum/index.php?topic=29462.0 (http://forum.73-87chevytrucks.com/smforum/index.php?topic=29462.0) Thanks Captkaos for the great info.

I also blasted the old washer nozzles and the old ash tray.  The nozzles are copper, but they are soldered to brackets that had significant pitting. The rest of the day was mostly locating all of the needed pieces for the next few projects; passenger side door glass, front bumper, etc.

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Title: Re: 73 Shortbed Stepside Complete Rebuild (LOTS OF PHOTOS)
Post by: mattevandavis on March 12, 2018, 09:56:36 AM
This week we focused on the front clip.  The new body bolts came in and we replaced all of the old rusty ones.  We mounted the grill and fabricated some brackets to use the stock holes.  We still have not finished the brackets for the top holes, but it is coming along nicely.  We also mounted the bumper.  It is still covered in dust from storage.

The grill brackets are simple 90 brackets from the hardware store.  We used sheet metal screws to mount them to the core support and longer 1.5" automotive finish screws to reach the additional distance.  A spacer was made of metal brake line and flared at the ends to provide more surface area.  It's not shown in the photos but it was all painted black after fitting it.
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We had a very special guest mechanic to assist with installing random bolts and a bumper.  This is my daughter Maisie.  She was not very excited when we told her a real mechanic needed a grease rag.
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Title: Re: 73 Shortbed Stepside Complete Rebuild (LOTS OF PHOTOS)
Post by: VileZambonie on March 12, 2018, 10:19:43 AM
Cute. I'm looking forward to putting my daughters to work in the near future :)
Title: Re: 73 Shortbed Stepside Complete Rebuild (LOTS OF PHOTOS)
Post by: Irish_Alley on March 15, 2018, 07:57:14 PM
im not so sure i can put my daughter to work, shes too evil  ::)
Title: Re: 73 Shortbed Stepside Complete Rebuild (LOTS OF PHOTOS)
Post by: mattevandavis on March 18, 2018, 08:58:19 AM
Another Saturday: more progress.  After fitting the grill and the headlight bezels we realized that we needed to install the horn still.  There was some debate and question about where and how.  None of the literature that we had showed any drawings of the horn install.  We saw several on the internet that were newer and had the horn in a different location.  We finally determined the one we had mounted over the top of an exposed cage nut just behind the driver side of the grill.  There were several other smaller projects, but I did not take photos.

I had my special guest helper again.  It was hard to pin her down for more than about 5 minutes at a time, but she would get in there and help just the same.
Video:
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Title: Re: 73 Shortbed Stepside Complete Rebuild (LOTS OF PHOTOS)
Post by: mattevandavis on May 21, 2018, 10:06:37 AM
It has bee a while since I have posted.  Took some time off for Mother'd Day and NHRA Southern Nationals.

To start things off I have had a time with the headlights.  I purchased new "Euro" lights from   that would not quite fit.  The rear of the light hits the bucket before the light seats. 
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You can install them still, but it puts a lot of stress on the tabs on the retaining rings.  I do not trust it.
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The supplier. that I apparently can not name  :o, did make efforts to assist including sending me assembled lights, but with the same issue.  I opted to use the sealed beams that seat completely and do not stress the tabs.

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We also installed the door glass and vent windows on both sides.  The vent windows were a bit tricky, but ample Sil-Glyde and a little maneuvering and they will slide right in.
This video was useful to me: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JGMKPuS1NJQ (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JGMKPuS1NJQ)

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The steering shaft needed to be cleaned up and I was hoping to replace the rubber boot.  I never was able to find an adequate replacement so the old boot went back on.  It was in good condition, but I'd prefer new condition.

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Title: Re: 73 Shortbed Stepside Complete Rebuild (LOTS OF PHOTOS)
Post by: mattevandavis on May 21, 2018, 10:21:36 AM
The steering shaft is all cleaned up:
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We also installed the filler neck
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A test fit of a new metal radiator.  Dave picked this up from a vendor before everything became plastic caps.  It was new in box.  It is made to fit multiple years and configurations, but it fit perfectly.
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Next was to install the drip rails.  This was a hard task - not in complexity, but the truck has never had drip rails.  It was an option in 73 not standard equipment.  So we had to find the  place to install them and drill fresh holes in my baby. 
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Installing the stainless trim is not overly complex, but it needs a little motivation.  We kept working it until it went on.
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On the drivers side I was not so lucky.
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The trim was twisting too much on on the frame.  Pretty sure i need to close the gap on the frame to prevent this the next time.  New drip rail in on the way.
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This last one is a pic of the 57 2 door wagon.  Just cool.
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Title: Re: 73 Shortbed Stepside Complete Rebuild (LOTS OF PHOTOS)
Post by: VileZambonie on May 21, 2018, 07:38:11 PM
Assembling the drip rails is never fun
Title: Re: 73 Shortbed Stepside Complete Rebuild (LOTS OF PHOTOS)
Post by: mattevandavis on May 29, 2018, 10:44:33 AM
We finished the drip rail on the driver's side.  I installed the rail close to the edge of the door.  There should probably be more gap.  The door clears it, but only by about .1 inch. 
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We also installed the remaining door hardware.  It took a few minutes to sort out how all of the door lock rods went in.  One of the few items Dave did not have through instruction on.  We were short a few rod retaining clips, but nothing another order to   will not fix.
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We also did several other follow up items like install our ground wires, run the wiring harness to the passenger side, install the breather for the gas tank, and more.
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We started to put the door panels on, but realized we still needed to install the side view mirrors.  These doors were NIB GM doors and have never had any hardware on them.  Looks like we wll be drilling more holes...  :'(

Going to go with convex stainless  mirrors.  If any one has any advise on installing it is welcome.  We have 2 salvage doors that we can use for reference and hopefully a template.  I have also researched and found I need to purchase the mirror braces.
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Title: Re: 73 Shortbed Stepside Complete Rebuild (LOTS OF PHOTOS)
Post by: VileZambonie on June 02, 2018, 06:29:47 AM
Use a paper trace and mask the area with tape. Use 1/4-20 insulated jack nuts if it's already painted, use non-insulated if you still have to paint it. The bottom braces will keep the mirrors from bouncing around.
Title: Re: 73 Shortbed Stepside Complete Rebuild (LOTS OF PHOTOS)
Post by: mattevandavis on June 11, 2018, 09:17:29 AM
We have a mirror installed!  We studied how to install the mirror a good portion of the day; bouncing ideas back and forth about how to get the holes in the right spot.  We decided that the bracket hole at the bottom of the mirror was the most important since the bracket dictated where that would go.  Luckily someone had given Dave a set of doors that had old mirrors on them. 

The old doors had been retrofit with the door mirrors and had no brackets, but when we installed the support bracket it lined up perfectly.  We used a piece of non-corrugated cardboard to mark the lower hole on the door.  We lined the cardboard up on the edge of the door and the body line; the old door had a piece of trim that we used to rest the cardboard on.  Then we used a punch to make a hole.  On the new door I taped the body line and then taped a ruler to the door to rest the cardboard on.  Finally we drilled a 3/8" hole.

I measured from the body line to the existing holes on the old door and marked approximately were they would be on the new door. With bottom hole located and drilled on the new door we were able to use the mirror bracket as a template for the top holes.  The top holes aligned with the marks on the door so we started drilling the holes.  We started with the non slotted hole on the bracket and test fit it and then did the slotted hole and test fit.

I painted the bare metal with chassis black, and we used 1/4-20 nutserts in the top holes.  I finished the nutserts of with a bit of chassis black as well.  Not really worried about them rusting, but I wanted to make sure any exposed body metal was covered.

Everything came together very well.  We will do the drivers side door in a month or so.  Next wee we head to Beachbend raceway for the NHRA Holley Hot Rod Reunion, and the following week I will have surgery on my foot which will put me out of commission for about a month.

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Title: Re: 73 Shortbed Stepside Complete Rebuild (LOTS OF PHOTOS)
Post by: mattevandavis on July 25, 2018, 07:51:17 AM
It has been over a month, but we got back to it this past week.  We hit several snags but nothing we cant work though. 
First thing we started to work on is putting on the driver's side mirror.  This turned out to be a bit more involved than we expected it to be.  We used the template that we made for the passenger side, and quickly found out that the bracket for the driver's side is actually a bit shorter (moving the hole closer to the front of the vehicle).  We decided to order a second passenger side bracket and compare before moving forward.  I have seen other posts that suggest it wont work, but the geometry seems similar so we are going to see.

After that setback we decided to put on the door panel on the passenger side.  This too turned out to be more complex than planned.  The door lock knob rod came off post install 2 times.  The rod was connected correctly but the clip was not holding.  It would lock in and stay for endless testing, but 5 minutes after we installed the door panel it would pop off.  On the third attempt we used a new retaining clip and so far everything has stayed in place.  We were also not happy with the new window roller handles.  They fit and look nice, but the fit is very loose with a ton of wobble.  On closer inspection we notice the OEM handles seat much deeper and do not wobble.  We will more than likely try to clean up the OEM handles.
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We also tried to install the new washer bottle.  Again thwarted.  The 73 correct washer bottle mounts in the fender in a cutout, which is what I purchased for a replacement.  The problem is the fender had the marking but not the cutout.  It does have the threads to accept a newer 76-84 washer bottle.  We did not discuss cutting out the location for the OEM style bottle.  I'm thinking it may be better to use the 76 bottle rather than do that big of a modification post paint.
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Title: Re: 73 Shortbed Stepside Complete Rebuild (LOTS OF PHOTOS)
Post by: mattevandavis on July 25, 2018, 08:04:44 AM
After stalling out on several smaller projects we decided to focus on a new project the transmission.  I cleaned the outside up many years ago, and it has sat since.  The plan is to replace all of the seals and give it a coat of engine paint.

A pic Mr.Peabody and I took on a trip in the Wayback machine.
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We started tithe the output shaft removing the yoke nut, output shaft, speed sensor, and back plate.  We thoroughly cleaned all of the removed parts and gave them a coat of Duplicolor cast iron engine paint.  It matches quite well.  We replaced output shaft seal, and rear case seal.  This is a pic of the final product.
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While it doesnt seem like much it takes a lot of time to clean and prep all of the parts, and constantly going back to the drawing board due to setbacks, and I am still not at 100% mobility.  That said we actually got a lot done.
Title: Re: 73 Shortbed Stepside Complete Rebuild (LOTS OF PHOTOS)
Post by: mattevandavis on August 06, 2018, 04:39:07 PM
We revisited the driver's side mirror today.  The brackets are about an inch different.  The passenger side mirror bracket will work on either side if you do not already have a hole.  I assume they made the driver side closer to the front of the truck for a better angle to the driver.

That said we drilled the holes and installed the mirror:
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We also installed the new grill emblem.  The test fit it fit fine, but it is a bit off when i pressed it flat.  Nothing that prevented it from fitting, but if you get close the upper left corner of the bow-tie is a bit bent.
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The new washer bottle also went in.
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Today's big project was honing and blasting the front brake calipers.  We also blasted a few odds and ends that are not shown like the spare tire retaining bolt, tire iron, etc.
Dave is no longer in the sandblasting business, but he still has a sizable cabinet for smaller jobs.
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Before:
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After:
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I painted the calipers with G2 paint as well.  Both of the sprayers I ordered to spay the paint with were shot so I had to brush the paint on.  If you're not familiar with G2 it is a true 2 part epoxy and once mixed you must use the paint.  The good news is it self levels so brushing the paint will turn out good.  Maybe not as clean as a spray, but good.  I will post pics of the finished product soon.

Title: Re: 73 Shortbed Stepside Complete Rebuild (LOTS OF PHOTOS)
Post by: mattevandavis on August 19, 2018, 06:39:03 PM
This weekend we finished the brake rebuild and then shifted gears to put an engine back in a GMC Sonoma. 

As promised pics of the painted calipers.  You cant see brush strokes, but the spray method is both easier and better looking.
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I had a little helper again today.  Today she was more focused and assisted first by removing the old rubber caliper pin gaskets.  Then she sat with a pic and scraped paint build up out of the journals where they sit.  She also reinstalled all of the caliper pin gaskets.  Dave and I put in the piston seal and dust boot.
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Maisie also assisted in sanding a part that I did a horrible job of painting.  When we have a less humid day I will spray this black; again.
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Title: Re: 73 Shortbed Stepside Complete Rebuild (LOTS OF PHOTOS)
Post by: mattevandavis on May 28, 2019, 09:45:24 PM
The engine arrived last week.  It is an ATK HP94. 
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We installed a few of the bolt on items like the balancer, fuel pump, etc.  We quickly found that the water pump bolts would not fit the new Stewart aluminum water pump, and we needed several gaskets that we thought we had.  A lot of the day was spent locating the bolts, cleaning them up, and painting them. 
We will swap out the valve covers for aluminum ones, and we will do a few other dress up items along the way.

We also found out that the balancer that ATK suggests for this engine does not fit the timing bracket they included, and the dipstick that they recommended does not appear to fit in the dipstick hole either.  We had another timing bracket that fit nicely, but needed a bit of paint.  The dipstick is an ongoing search.

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The truck did not come with power brakes, but we have retrofitted a booster to the truck.  This meant that the brake lines did not go to the correct locations and we had to do some creative bending to make everything fit.  Not bad for guess work.  They will get cleaned up and fresh paint when we bench bleed the master cylinder.

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We took on a side project of taking the windshield out of Dave's 57 wagon too.  The glass is cracked and will be replaced, but neither of us had taken glass out of a 57 before.  It went pretty smoothly considering.
Title: Re: 73 Shortbed Stepside Complete Rebuild (LOTS OF PHOTOS)
Post by: mattevandavis on June 02, 2019, 10:54:11 PM
More fun this weekend.
We mocked up the accessories and cleand up more parts.  The stamped valve covers got swapped for aluminum ones.
The bracets need a good blasting and a coat of paint.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190603/75bed6e0d32a2d65bc7a6e23d63325f7.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190603/71e0a260efe10c4a11fbda38925dafe2.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190603/9e55caa51f073f80830e18ac8c92ca20.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190603/7694a0329b2bcd3b02302766e69453ef.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190603/3c4351ddfade9b7a97cf8a77ef32d01e.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190603/6286dd168e1d2299f1477ea9fced38a5.jpg)

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Title: Re: 73 Shortbed Stepside Complete Rebuild (LOTS OF PHOTOS)
Post by: mattevandavis on July 06, 2019, 08:59:45 PM
We got the engine in today.  We hit a few snags.  The new engine mounts we had ended up not working.  They were gm brand mounts that were listed to fit the c10, and they bolted up where they should.  The hole for the through bolt did not line up as expedted.  After fighting with it for some time we dug out the original mounts which were much different.  The holes still ligned up but the through bolt holes were in different spots. 

The rubber on the old mounts was old and the mounts were in desperate need of cleaning up.  We decided to use Energy Suspension inserts so we drilled out the rivits and blasted the mounts.  We hit them with a quick coat of paint and they were ready to install. 

This time the install went very smoothly.  A bit of time to get the engine in position and it dropped right in and the bolts practically installed themselves.

I still need to put a fresh coat of paint on the transmission, but then we can install the rest of the drive train.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190707/2c26fb81949d58760a257643c644ab7e.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190707/ef95612ae026e611f6b406497470e2f0.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190707/c6eb46bd40212c7e2d3d972412308fcd.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190707/6edb57b73b81579bbcb3e9d013965b28.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190707/e6ce729b13f4d69c5bbb8256c7c89a65.jpg)

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Title: Re: 73 Shortbed Stepside Complete Rebuild (LOTS OF PHOTOS)
Post by: JohnnyPopper on July 07, 2019, 04:56:12 PM
Beautiful Truck man!

Do you know the color code? Looks like a dark Camel w/metal flake.

They did make a medium too.

Thanks!
Title: Re: 73 Shortbed Stepside Complete Rebuild (LOTS OF PHOTOS)
Post by: mattevandavis on July 07, 2019, 06:49:45 PM
Beautiful Truck man!

Do you know the color code? Looks like a dark Camel w/metal flake.

They did make a medium too.

Thanks!
Thanks.  Cant wait until it's done, but i will miss the project when it is.  I think there will be another vehicle to restore in my future.

It is corvette atomic orange.  Specifically from around 2007.  It has a tinted clear.

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Title: Re: 73 Shortbed Stepside Complete Rebuild (LOTS OF PHOTOS)
Post by: mattevandavis on July 15, 2019, 11:01:20 AM
Inching closer and closer.
Got the flywheel, headers, and radiator installed.  It was raining so i couldnt finish up the paint on the transmission.    We did spend  part of the day looking for a power steering pump bracket with no luck. 

I have ordered the bracket linked below.  Hopefully it will work.
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Title: Re: 73 Shortbed Stepside Complete Rebuild (LOTS OF PHOTOS)
Post by: mattevandavis on August 17, 2019, 09:53:29 PM
More progress today.
We connected the oil pressure gauge, the coolant lines, installed the fan and shroud, finished the power steering pump install, installed the belts, and got the transmission in. 

Most of it went well, but we hit a snag installing the transmission cross member.  It fits inside the frame and does not rotate in easily.  Finally we found that if one corner went in the hole in the frame it would rotate in place.

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Title: Re: 73 Shortbed Stepside Complete Rebuild (LOTS OF PHOTOS)
Post by: mattevandavis on September 19, 2019, 01:04:40 PM
I did not snag any photos, but we did a bunch of smaller projects this past week.  The drive line was blasted, painted, and new u-joints installed.  We installed a new center support bearing and got everything mounted.  We found and installed a starter support bracket - I realize many people throw them out, but I'd rather have it and not need it than the inverse.  Power steering lines were fitted and installed.  Finally we got the clutch linkage installed and adjusted.

We decided to add a circuit for the new HEI.  Again some source of debate depending on who you ask, but I'd rather give it a properly sized wire from the battery to feed it instead of hope that the factory circuit can handle the load on a circuit that was designed for a points system.  Mark at madelectrical.com is sending all of the stuff I need to make sure the new systems have the power source they need.

Title: Re: 73 Shortbed Stepside Complete Rebuild (LOTS OF PHOTOS)
Post by: JohnnyPopper on September 19, 2019, 07:07:13 PM
Keeps getting nicer and...

Q: Why go with a super noisy flex fan when an electric is sooo much better?
Title: Re: 73 Shortbed Stepside Complete Rebuild (LOTS OF PHOTOS)
Post by: mattevandavis on September 20, 2019, 09:17:01 PM
Keeps getting nicer and...

Q: Why go with a super noisy flex fan when an electric is sooo much better?
While a lot of the truck is not original, im trying to keep the original feel.  If i dont like the fan i can change it later.  That said we did consider electric.

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Title: Re: 73 Shortbed Stepside Complete Rebuild (LOTS OF PHOTOS)
Post by: JohnnyPopper on September 21, 2019, 06:09:51 AM
I get it, don't blame you at all.

When I bought my K-10 it had a flex fan. I didn't like the howling noise, so I went back to a stock fan/clutch and it was really quiet.

When that failed, I went electric, it's really quiet, AND I  picked up mad power, feels like 20 hp or more. It takes a lot to move all that air I guess.

Only thing is the fan I bought from Summit developed a vibration that I can feel, so I have an advanced replacement that still needs to be swapped out.

I think that if you want to stay with mechanical, a combo of flex fan/clutch would be the bomb, but I doubt it exists.
Title: Re: 73 Shortbed Stepside Complete Rebuild (LOTS OF PHOTOS)
Post by: mattevandavis on September 23, 2019, 09:57:59 PM
I get it, don't blame you at all.

When I bought my K-10 it had a flex fan. I didn't like the howling noise, so I went back to a stock fan/clutch and it was really quiet.

When that failed, I went electric, it's really quiet, AND I  picked up mad power, feels like 20 hp or more. It takes a lot to move all that air I guess.

Only thing is the fan I bought from Summit developed a vibration that I can feel, so I have an advanced replacement that still needs to be swapped out.

I think that if you want to stay with mechanical, a combo of flex fan/clutch would be the bomb, but I doubt it exists.
Somewhere along the way the stock fan went awol.  I know i can purchas a new or ised one, but thought id try the flex fan.  I was not aware og the noise the flex makes. I may end up electric if that is the case.

Spal makes awesome fans.  Its worth the cost if you are going to change.

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Title: Re: 73 Shortbed Stepside Complete Rebuild (LOTS OF PHOTOS)
Post by: mattevandavis on September 23, 2019, 10:04:22 PM
So some driveshaft pics from last week to start.

We had to figure out how to install the red top Optima. The factory battery mount did not fit.  We looked at several options and found that the holes in the battery for the adapters would take a 1/4" bolt.  It holds great.
We also added some ground straps and did some electrical planning.  Next go we should be able to install some new circuits. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190924/7c6d7592774a14acffaa9a40458dd717.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190924/16398f11964b5f8248f5e8d5e7ce3b8f.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190924/d2cd07446f777a314c8022f884ec02be.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190924/6df48f545ef4aa8d74182b50dbb73770.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190924/dc9cac26e34fa8bfd23e2fca96e79205.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190924/f9554267db0c9eebb23957843705023e.jpg)

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Title: Re: 73 Shortbed Stepside Complete Rebuild (LOTS OF PHOTOS)
Post by: ehjorten on September 24, 2019, 08:42:14 AM
I have an Optima battery and the stock hold-down worked just fine!  It didn't for you?
Title: Re: 73 Shortbed Stepside Complete Rebuild (LOTS OF PHOTOS)
Post by: mattevandavis on September 24, 2019, 08:50:35 AM
I have an Optima battery and the stock hold-down worked just fine!  It didn't for you?
No.  It hit the side of the battery.  What year?  The battery hold down is different on the earlier ones.

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Title: Re: 73 Shortbed Stepside Complete Rebuild (LOTS OF PHOTOS)
Post by: bd on September 24, 2019, 09:31:15 AM
Optima batteries are shipped with specially configured hold-downs (pucks) that conform to the circular cell shape.  From the Optima website...

"All new REDTOP batteries (except the 6-volt battery) and all new YELLOWTOP batteries (except the H6, Group 51, DS46B24R, 27 & 31) come with a variety of trays, pucks and other fitment adapters. If your battery did not come with this set of adapters, please contact our customer service team at info@optimabatteries.com and be sure to have your original retailer's contact information handy."

Are you saying the puck supplied by Optima didn't fit correctly?
Title: Re: 73 Shortbed Stepside Complete Rebuild (LOTS OF PHOTOS)
Post by: mattevandavis on September 24, 2019, 12:40:37 PM
Optima batteries are shipped with specially configured hold-downs (pucks) that conform to the circular cell shape.  From the Optima website...

"All new REDTOP batteries (except the 6-volt battery) and all new YELLOWTOP batteries (except the H6, Group 51, DS46B24R, 27 & 31) come with a variety of trays, pucks and other fitment adapters. If your battery did not come with this set of adapters, please contact our customer service team at info@optimabatteries.com and be sure to have your original retailer's contact information handy."

Are you saying the puck supplied by Optima didn't fit correctly?

Using a optima d34/78 the puck will make the battery to large for the factory style tray.  With out the puck the battery sits in the correct location, but the factory mount will hit the side of the battery before the bolt hole will align.  It is possible that I need a smaller battery.  Optima lists several under their battery finder including a 75/25 which has a smaller footprint.  Summit Racing suggested the 34/78 which is what I purchased. 
Title: Re: 73 Shortbed Stepside Complete Rebuild (LOTS OF PHOTOS)
Post by: mattevandavis on October 08, 2019, 09:39:54 AM
More work, and not a lot of photos.  Mostly because it was a bunch of small projects, partly because we were moving all day.

First we looked at how the hitch (which allegedly fits) would mount.  Looks like it only fits 8' beds and definitely not trucks with HD springs; it hits the spring perch.
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Even if I had the shorter standard springs it looks like it would extend past the frame.  We discused making a space or bracket that it could mount to, but ultimately we did not feel it would add that much capacity to the truck.  The most I'd ever haul with the truck would be about 4000 lbs (Car trailer and a Miata)  A bumper mount receiver can more than accommodate that load.  I will install a Curt 19030 that is good for 500lbs TW and a 5000lb trailer.

Several smaller tasks:
We installed the radiator overflow tank and hose, and some oil pan harness clips.  The harness clips and oe correct overflow hose came from Ground Up (ss396). 
We routed the ignition wire, mounted the relay for the HEI, routed the main power lead for the HEI.
We installed the parking brake cables, blasted and painted the the brackets, and adjusted the parking brake
We saw that the transmission was leaking from the PTO covers.  Apparently the OE gaskets were not up to the task.  We removed them and used Grey RTV as a gasket instead.  Not OE, but less likely to leak.
We noticed the replacement hood hinges were a bit loose (left to right play), so we dug out the old ones.  They had very little play, and moved freely so they went to the blast cabinet and got a fresh coat of paint.
We started looking at the mounting location of the vapor canister.  I found a bunch of photos online of various brackets, but only one link (from this forum) that matched mine.  We will have to drill holes since this is not the oe core support, but at least I have reference.

Title: Re: 73 Shortbed Stepside Complete Rebuild (LOTS OF PHOTOS)
Post by: VileZambonie on October 10, 2019, 06:09:13 AM
Wrong hitch. It should have a cut out or bump out. Check out this site https://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Hitch/GMC/C%2FK+Series+Pickup/1973/75034-011.html?VehicleID=197363182
Title: Re: 73 Shortbed Stepside Complete Rebuild (LOTS OF PHOTOS)
Post by: mattevandavis on October 10, 2019, 06:12:23 AM
Wrong hitch. It should have a cut out or bump out. Check out this site https://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Hitch/GMC/C%2FK+Series+Pickup/1973/75034-011.html?VehicleID=197363182
We tried that already.   The cutout fits where standard springs would fit.  The rest goes past the end of the frame

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Title: Re: 73 Shortbed Stepside Complete Rebuild (LOTS OF PHOTOS)
Post by: VileZambonie on October 13, 2019, 07:23:41 AM
Sounds like you were sent the wrong hitch then. You can see the three holes in your picture where the correct hitch will match up.
Title: Re: 73 Shortbed Stepside Complete Rebuild (LOTS OF PHOTOS)
Post by: mattevandavis on October 14, 2019, 11:28:26 AM
More work and some photos of last weeks work.

We installed the bumper mount hitch. I finished the Relay install for the HEI.  We installed the last bit of fuel line, installed the washer lines installed the original hinges, bench bled the master cylinder, refilled the transmission.  Items not shown are the test fitting of the carb and distributor.  We found that we needed to change some of the heater core plumbing to prevent interference with the fuel line.  We will move the line from the manifold to the top plug of the water pump.  From what I have read this will man it will circulate coolant to the heater core before it is up to temp.  Should not be an issue.

Last Weeks Pics:
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This Weeks Pics:
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Title: Re: 73 Shortbed Stepside Complete Rebuild (LOTS OF PHOTOS)
Post by: JohnnyPopper on October 14, 2019, 12:51:40 PM
Nice Work man!

I see you suffer from 'firewall divots' too!

Yours are not that bad though.

I'm going the extra mile and filling them in, can't stand how bad mine look.
 
Title: Re: 73 Shortbed Stepside Complete Rebuild (LOTS OF PHOTOS)
Post by: roundhouse on October 18, 2019, 09:22:37 AM
Wow
Nice work !
Title: Re: 73 Shortbed Stepside Complete Rebuild (LOTS OF PHOTOS)
Post by: Shifty on October 18, 2019, 09:35:12 AM
Nice!
Title: Re: 73 Shortbed Stepside Complete Rebuild (LOTS OF PHOTOS)
Post by: mattevandavis on October 21, 2019, 08:19:14 AM
Inching closer.

We finished up some wiring (adding a diode to the alternator), and adding in the ground to the battery. Re-primed the oil to check the in cab pressure gauge and make sure we had no leaks.  Then we put in the distributor and set the initial timing.  Added in the spark plugs - not the cleanest install i have ever done, but out of the box plugs never seem to be short enough or long enough.  The good news is the starter works and the engine turns over.

We also tested the other electrical systems while the battery was connected.  All of the lights worked.  We had an issue with the emergency flashers.  They did not blink while the running lights were on.  We pulled the flasher module - even though it is new it has sat for several years.  We will replace both the emergency and signal modules.

We took a brief break to move the 57 210 wagon to the lift and my truck where the wagon was.  The 57 has a 327 at the engine shop, and the shell is being prepped for the metal man.  The tin woody in the back will more than likely be finding a new home.

After the move we installed the carb and ran the fuel lines.  I needed a molded 90 fuel line and ended up with a cut your own that had several elbows.  The brake booster got a vapor filter - not stock, but I'd rather reduce the chance i need a new booster any time soon.  The vac line for the advance will get tidied up when we set the timing.

We tried several options for an accelerator cable, but all of them were too long.  Dave will use the shortest one as a reference and see if we can find one with the appropriate bracket.

We spent the rest of the afternoon finding a spot for the rev-limiter.  Again a better safe than sorry.  Not a race truck, but the driver has been known to have a lead foot.  ATK  states a 6k redline, but I will set it to 5200.  I wanted it to be accessible but not conspicuous.  It is an MSD circle track limiter.  I chose this for the ease of install and adjustment.  With the detachable pig tale i can run it through an unuesed hole in the fire wall  and hide it under the dash.
https://www.holley.com/products/ignition/rpm_and_timing_controls/rpm_controls/parts/8727CT (https://www.holley.com/products/ignition/rpm_and_timing_controls/rpm_controls/parts/8727CT)

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Title: Re: 73 Shortbed Stepside Complete Rebuild (LOTS OF PHOTOS)
Post by: mattevandavis on December 04, 2019, 02:32:16 PM
Again progress has been made, but I have not been doing a good job of posting.  It is hard to document some of the changes that we have been working on, as it is many small things.

We have a new combi valve installed. and bleed the brakes.  We have a brake pressure gauge on the way to check the rear pressure just to make sure.  I installed the rev limiter above the accelerator pedal; made a bracket for the brake pressure switch; diagnosed ground issues causing the marker lights to blink with the turn signals and not work at all if the lights were on.  We also installed a new accelerator cable.  We tried several OE style option but could not find one short enough.  Lokar makes a great factory ish cable that can be cut to size.  We installed the evap canister and ran the vac lines for it.

We ran into an issue when I added the coolant to the radiator.  We had a relatively large leak after i finished off the 3rd gallon.  Turns out it was coming from the water pump.  It hit part of the timing cover preventing the pump from sealing.  Good news is it is a simple fix.  Installing the pump was my project, and I did not think to check clearances before installing.

I also decided to replace the dash instead of use a dash cover.  the one I had ordered several years ago was cracked, in a very inconspicuous spot, but I never really liked the idea of the dash cover.  It looks good but feels wrong.  The abs cover just is too rough and firm to feel 'factory'.  As it turns out I have a dash pad that is apparently not very common and not available as a reproduction.  My pad does not have vent holes or a center molding.  It was all dash foam. 
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I have ordered a 74 OE dash molding from ebay to go with my replacement pad that has vent holes.  The faux wood has faided and it is in need of referb.  I have ordered several samples of 3m DiNoc wood finishes that I will take with me to Summit Racing to i can find a wood steering wheel to match.  Thinking about the camaro / corvette 3 spoke style.  It is that or order an OE reproduction.  Still debating this.

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Ever so close to getting it fired up.  I'll be sure to post pics and video when we get there.

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Title: Re: 73 Shortbed Stepside Complete Rebuild (LOTS OF PHOTOS)
Post by: Shifty on December 05, 2019, 08:30:23 AM
Looking good!  8)
Title: Re: 73 Shortbed Stepside Complete Rebuild (LOTS OF PHOTOS)
Post by: mattevandavis on March 20, 2020, 11:15:33 AM
So more progress!  The last month or 2 has been very busy at work, and we have added even more with the recent Covid19 events.  That said I have still found a day or 2 to sneek out and work on my truck. 

I installed the radio, and dash speaker.  Refinished the old crusty dash insert and emblem.  Refinished the shiftier knob, and finally got to start my truck!

My daughter has assisted the last 2 trips and my wife came out to see the truck fire off.

We ran into a few issues when we started it; the fuel line going to the carb was pouring fuel, and we had issues with the coolant funnel cap.  We replaced the chrome fuel line with a new one that sealed correctly, and ultimately removed funnel cap and just added fluid the old fashioned way.  Bit of splatter, but nothing a light rinse wont remedy. 

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Title: Re: 73 Shortbed Stepside Complete Rebuild (LOTS OF PHOTOS)
Post by: mattevandavis on March 20, 2020, 11:35:32 AM
Videos from previous post

Truck First Start
https://youtu.be/8Fb-OFNuw_k (https://youtu.be/8Fb-OFNuw_k)

Truck Running
https://youtu.be/ANPW9TXfJxQ (https://youtu.be/ANPW9TXfJxQ)
Title: Re: 73 Shortbed Stepside Complete Rebuild (LOTS OF PHOTOS)
Post by: mattevandavis on June 08, 2020, 09:37:54 AM
Well it's been awhile again, but I got back at it this weekend.  Buttoned up a lot of small projects.  Installed the passenger vent window latch, radio knobs, ash tray, shifter knob, hood, air cleaner, vinyl letters, etc.

I ran into issues with the glove box.  The   box of course did not fit.  The plastic hinge is shorter than oem and the holes were too tall.  The factory box fits fine, but someone cut it to get the lock out.  I'm going to try and repair the OEM with some careful cutting and addition of a washer.

Berry little left.  I need to paint the wheels, install tires, get the new steering wheel, and an exhaust.  There are also missing fender emblems that have been "arriving soon" for 2 years, but I'm not holding my breath.

Anyone put a stainless works exhaust on their trucks.  It's a good grade of stainless and mandrel bent.  Only other potential option looks to be pypes.

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Title: Re: 73 Shortbed Stepside Complete Rebuild (LOTS OF PHOTOS)
Post by: bd on June 08, 2020, 11:03:48 AM
Very nice with wonderful attention to details.  Truly, a proud endeavor that is clearly evident in your workmanship!

Have you considered the stainless dual exhaust (http://store.73-87chevytrucks.com/merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=7&Product_Code=SGT80&Category_Code=73-87UHood) sold through the site store?
Title: Re: 73 Shortbed Stepside Complete Rebuild (LOTS OF PHOTOS)
Post by: mattevandavis on June 08, 2020, 01:15:21 PM
THanks for the reply!

I have looked at the ones in the store.  They are made by Pypes.  I'm nit picking a bit but they are 409 stainless instead of 304.  I plan on giving this truck to my daughter one day (if she wants it) and the 304 should live as long as the truck.  The 409 will last for at least 10 years, but more surface rust and discoloration.  If I dont go with Stainless Works i'll buy from the page store for sure!  I do like the X pipe configuration of the Pypes over 2 separate pipes of the Stainless Works, but in a perfect world I'd get the H pipe for the low end torque.

https://stainlessworks.net/chevy-silverado-gmc-sierra-1-2-ton-1967-87-exhausts (https://stainlessworks.net/chevy-silverado-gmc-sierra-1-2-ton-1967-87-exhausts)

https://help.summitracing.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/3932/~/what-is-the-difference-between-304-and-409-stainless-steel%3F (https://help.summitracing.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/3932/~/what-is-the-difference-between-304-and-409-stainless-steel%3F)
Title: Re: 73 Shortbed Stepside Complete Rebuild (LOTS OF PHOTOS)
Post by: macr0w on June 08, 2020, 03:50:40 PM
That thing is sick brother.   8)
Title: Re: 73 Shortbed Stepside Complete Rebuild (LOTS OF PHOTOS)
Post by: mattevandavis on June 25, 2020, 08:23:14 PM
Tires and a new steering wheel are inbound.  After that it will just be a matter of finding the exhaust.  Going to do some street tuning with the Purple Hornies for the time being.  Not what i want long term, but gets it on the street sooner.
Title: Re: 73 Shortbed Stepside Complete Rebuild (LOTS OF PHOTOS)
Post by: mattevandavis on July 18, 2020, 09:55:53 PM
Tires are installed.  Installed a new washer motor as the old one lost home position and we could not source the home switch.  I pulled the trigger on the Blackheart exhaust after talking to a Holley rep.  The exhaust will fit but the hangers have to be moved to fit the HD springs.  We did a mock up and made brackets that moved the brackets about 7" back.  It worked fine on the driver's side but hit a bracket for the brakes on the passenger side.  The bracket extensions will need to be shortened 3" to fit.  That will be next time....(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200719/791178b9cea5fcc17976902451a83190.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200719/dae1e58c45be086476a562e6ce42a9d4.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200719/f232ed4a9b590828d59876573b9dd643.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200719/30fb69fee1f76963220091cb97fff8d3.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200719/bb99d8eb30b2377a642d374c0e8b598e.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200719/5d7c5e8da4dbe2f56ae2db7fc8076b0c.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200719/40d9731e508a29160ddd815d8165094f.jpg)

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Title: Re: 73 Shortbed Stepside Complete Rebuild (LOTS OF PHOTOS)
Post by: mattevandavis on August 10, 2020, 08:55:52 AM
Went out and worked on the truck this weekend.  We made progress on the exhaust, but there is more to be done.  the brakets being moved back 3" prevented the exhaust from hitting the brake line bracket, but also puts it fairly close to the suspension. 
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We did a test fit of the full kit and aside from hw close the rear springs are everything else looks good.   With the exhaust in the center of the truck and everything hanging as it should it does not line up with the headers.  The headers are about 2-3 inches off center to the passenger side.  Not sure if this is a design flaw, intentional, or some manufacturing issue, but it will need to be compensated for.  It will go to an exhaust shop to get the custom collectors made.

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We will also have to install the heat sheilds, and bend the middle brackets down a bit; it seems to be about an 1" off.

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I also put the wheels on this weekend.  in preparation for some road test and tuning.  Next visit will be a light bath and it will get driven for the first time in over 20 years!

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Title: Re: 73 Shortbed Stepside Complete Rebuild (LOTS OF PHOTOS)
Post by: Shifty on August 10, 2020, 10:25:30 AM
 8)
Title: Re: 73 Shortbed Stepside Complete Rebuild (LOTS OF PHOTOS)
Post by: JohnnyPopper on December 10, 2020, 06:49:46 PM
Nice job, is that a stock color or custom?
Title: Re: 73 Shortbed Stepside Complete Rebuild (LOTS OF PHOTOS)
Post by: mattevandavis on December 10, 2020, 08:00:59 PM
It is atomic orange from the Corvette

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Title: Re: 73 Shortbed Stepside Complete Rebuild (LOTS OF PHOTOS)
Post by: mattevandavis on December 10, 2020, 08:05:00 PM
We did finish up the exhaust.  Also got the fender emblems in from Classic Industries.  Still waiting on the new (replica) steering wheel.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201211/427d3ed526162fe1383131544e618772.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201211/f9deab93db946d4290b6bdda5271c8ad.jpg)

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Title: Re: 73 Shortbed Stepside Complete Rebuild (LOTS OF PHOTOS)
Post by: 805.K10 on December 20, 2020, 03:10:46 PM
Gorgeous truck, love the color, well done! I bet it sounds good too..!
Title: Re: 73 Shortbed Stepside Complete Rebuild (LOTS OF PHOTOS)
Post by: JohnnyPopper on December 20, 2020, 09:25:22 PM
Is it for sale.....?  8)
Title: Re: 73 Shortbed Stepside Complete Rebuild (LOTS OF PHOTOS)
Post by: Shifty on December 21, 2020, 08:34:29 AM
Fine lookin' machine!