In our first installment of our GMC Stepside we showcased the installation of a Morrison “Bikini” Front Clip and 4-Bar Rear Suspension System.

As promised the next “phase” of our GMC Stepside project took a unique turn for the better, or shall we say “got re-bodied”. Shortly after leaving our shop at Ron Pircey Enterprises the truck landed at the body shop. It was here that we discovered that the original cab was too rusty to be used. A new plan, which involved finding a new cab to replace the badly rusted original; along with the mounting of the new cab to our new “modernized chassis”.

The plot began to thicken because 50s era GMC trucks are hard to find and a suitable GMC replacement cab could not be located. A Chevrolet cab was found in relatively rust free condition. The only problem is that the Chevrolet dash is completely different than the GMC it replaced; the Chevrolet cab was not the rare “big window” version like the GMC. So, part of the body and paint process included exchanging the Chevrolet dash with the GMC version and using the “big window” framework from the GMC on the Chevrolet cab!

Once the bodywork and “rebody” was complete the truck once again arrived at Ron Pircey’s shop so that the steering column and linkage could be fitted along with new Wilwood Disk Brakes.

Also part of this phase is the installation of the “EROD LS GM Crate Motor and Transmission”

The next group of photos shows the LS Motor nestled in the frame rails of the truck.

Part of the drive line install was a complete Vintage Air “Front Runner” Pulley System.

The third installment on the Stepside will include Fuel Tank and Fuel System fabrication, Electrical/Wiring and Brake Line Installation.

Stay Tuned….