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Title: 1974 GMC Sierra restomod
Post by: 74_squared on August 02, 2022, 07:35:54 AM

I have inherited my Grandfathers 74 Sierra, he bought the truck brand new. I am in the process of a complete restoration with the plans for a lot of custom work as well. I am pretty far into the tear down phase and just starting to get things going into initial build/assembly to get everything fitted. I have a ton of pictures on an instagram account dedicated to this build so there won't be any photos of cats, what I'm eating for dinner and all that other stuff people post.

Check out on IG @74_Squared

Title: Re: 1974 GMC Sierra restomod
Post by: Ben_Olddermin on October 13, 2022, 07:55:55 AM

Any updates? I'm also creating a resto mod. Slowly over time. But mine with be stealth. Nearly all of the "mod" part will be hidden if it can be.

Title: Re: 1974 GMC Sierra restomod
Post by: Shifty on October 13, 2022, 09:04:31 AM

I'm just here for the pics... :)

Title: Re: 1974 GMC Sierra restomod
Post by: 74_squared on April 07, 2023, 07:21:19 AM

Here's a few pics of some of the work done so far.

Truck was completely torn down. Most of panels were removed from cab, sandblasted and epoxied. Many were replaced including entire floor with supports, back panel, roof skin, and doors and rockers. Still working on fitment on some pieces. Zero rust inside and out at this point.

Title: Re: 1974 GMC Sierra restomod
Post by: 74_squared on April 07, 2023, 07:23:06 AM

Frame got the same treatment. Stripped, blasted, epoxied and fitted with a PB Fab stage 3 air ride.

Title: Re: 1974 GMC Sierra restomod
Post by: JohnnyPopper on April 07, 2023, 10:23:53 AM

That's a nice way to treat an inheritance!!! Big $$$... 8)

Title: Re: 1974 GMC Sierra restomod
Post by: Shifty on April 07, 2023, 10:24:42 AM

heck yeah!  8)

Title: Re: 1974 GMC Sierra restomod
Post by: Swampyankee74 on April 07, 2023, 01:29:47 PM

That thing is beautiful! Very nice work!!

Title: Re: 1974 GMC Sierra restomod
Post by: 74_squared on June 03, 2023, 05:58:37 PM

Moving forward with some more sheet metal work. Rockers are on and done. Cowl section is all spot welded back together. The firewall will be shaved with some bead rolling.

Title: Re: 1974 GMC Sierra restomod
Post by: 74_squared on June 03, 2023, 06:02:18 PM

Picked up a van at auction for an LQ4 and 4l80E. Need to finish pulling motor apart for a full rebuild.

Title: Re: 1974 GMC Sierra restomod
Post by: 74_squared on June 03, 2023, 06:08:33 PM

Got the brakes assembled. 14 inch wilwood all around. Started plumbing the air ride. One big puzzle at this point.

Title: Re: 1974 GMC Sierra restomod
Post by: VileZambonie on June 03, 2023, 06:43:11 PM

Nice progress!

Title: Re: 1974 GMC Sierra restomod
Post by: JohnnyPopper on June 03, 2023, 09:09:01 PM

Wow Nice Work!!!

Going the distance... ;)

Title: Re: 1974 GMC Sierra restomod
Post by: Shifty on June 05, 2023, 09:39:10 AM

Awesome!   ;)