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1970 GMC Truck - The Silver Medal
One day Jason was cruising around when the engine started missing. It was at this point Jason decided it was time for an extreme makeover. The old, tired motor was pulled and subsequently replaced with a rebuilt Chevy small-block 383 stroker engine built by Alex McClelland.
The next project was working on the interior of the cab. As Jason started pulling out the carpet inside he found out that the cab corners were almost rusted through as well as parts along the floorboard. He then realized this project was going to be a lot harder than anticipated as most of the sheetmetal needed to be replaced. Luckily for Jason he recorded all the episodes of "Trucks" where they replaced the rusty sheetmetal components on their build with aftermarket sheetmetal, inspiring Jason to do the same. As he tore the truck down to the bare frame and welded up all the unnecessary holes, he also had it powdercoated. Luckily for Jason he had a good friend, Robert Anderson, who is a body man/painter, show him the ropes and together they fixed all the rust problems on the cab. In the meantime Robert got the truck cab in primer as Jason test fit all the new sheetmetal, before applying the Brite Silver custom paint.
After nearly 10 years, Jason’s GMC has been transformed from a "purple beater" to a true Silver Medal winner.
1970 GMC Truck
Written by Charlie Lewis on March 13, 2015 Jason Fessler Takes His GMC From Purple Beater to Show Quality
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Ever since Jason Fessler could remember, he always wanted a 1967-1972 Chevy pickup. So the whole family was on the local hunt for one of these trucks, six months before Jason turned 16. But one day Jason got lucky when his dad found a 1971 Chevy ½-ton longbed for sale not far from their house and purchased the truck. Just like any other 16-year-old, Jason was anxious to work on his new truck with his dad. They shortly fixed it up into a nice daily driver allowing Jason to drive this 1971 Chevy C10 truck through his high school years. But shortly after Jason’s graduation in 1995 he found a Toyota 4x4 and traded in his C10 truck for it.
Jason always told himself he would find another truck someday, and in 2003 he was watching a TV show called "Trucks" and was inspired with their "Copperhead" build. After Jason looked for a solid six months straight he ran across a 1970 GMC located just a couple of hours away in Camas, Washington. For the most part his mind was set; he went to look at the truck and ended up buying it for $4,000. The truck still needed a lot of work, but it was a solid project. Being that it was a shortbed was also a plus.
Jason always told himself he would find another truck someday, and in 2003 he was watching a TV show called "Trucks" and was inspired with their "Copperhead" build. After Jason looked for a solid six months straight he ran across a 1970 GMC located just a couple of hours away in Camas, Washington. For the most part his mind was set; he went to look at the truck and ended up buying it for $4,000. The truck still needed a lot of work, but it was a solid project. Being that it was a shortbed was also a plus.
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One day Jason was cruising around when the engine started missing. It was at this point Jason decided it was time for an extreme makeover. The old, tired motor was pulled and subsequently replaced with a rebuilt Chevy small-block 383 stroker engine built by Alex McClelland.
The next project was working on the interior of the cab. As Jason started pulling out the carpet inside he found out that the cab corners were almost rusted through as well as parts along the floorboard. He then realized this project was going to be a lot harder than anticipated as most of the sheetmetal needed to be replaced. Luckily for Jason he recorded all the episodes of "Trucks" where they replaced the rusty sheetmetal components on their build with aftermarket sheetmetal, inspiring Jason to do the same. As he tore the truck down to the bare frame and welded up all the unnecessary holes, he also had it powdercoated. Luckily for Jason he had a good friend, Robert Anderson, who is a body man/painter, show him the ropes and together they fixed all the rust problems on the cab. In the meantime Robert got the truck cab in primer as Jason test fit all the new sheetmetal, before applying the Brite Silver custom paint.
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Once the color was applied, the truck was sent over to Creative Design, where they wrapped the interior of the truck in gray leather and charcoal carpet. A Glide Engineering split bench seat supplies the creature comforts, helped by a Vintage Air A/C unit. An ididit steering column topped with a Billet Specialties steering wheel sends the driver’s input to the road, while Auto Meter gauges keep a close eye on the drivetrain.
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After nearly 10 years, Jason’s GMC has been transformed from a "purple beater" to a true Silver Medal winner.
One day Jason was cruising around when the engine started missing. It was at this point Jason decided it was time for an extreme makeover.
Jason Fessler
Chassis
Frame: C-notched rear frame and powdercoated
Frame: C-notched rear frame and powdercoated
Rearend / Ratio: 12-bolt Detroit Locker 3.73
Rear Suspension: KYB Shocks, Early Classics 3-inch drop springs
Rear Brakes: Wilwood two-piston 12-inch
Front Suspension: Early Classic lowering spindles
Front Brakes: Wilwood two-piston 12-inch
Steering Box: Early Classic Quick Ratio
Front Wheels: 18x8 Billet Specialties SLG 02
Rear Wheels: 20x12 Billet Specialties SLG 02
Front Tires: Mickey Thompson Sportsman S/R 26/10/18
Rear Tires: Mickey Thompson Sportsman S/R 29/15.5/20
Gas Tank: 19-gallon under bed
Rear Suspension: KYB Shocks, Early Classics 3-inch drop springs
Rear Brakes: Wilwood two-piston 12-inch
Front Suspension: Early Classic lowering spindles
Front Brakes: Wilwood two-piston 12-inch
Steering Box: Early Classic Quick Ratio
Front Wheels: 18x8 Billet Specialties SLG 02
Rear Wheels: 20x12 Billet Specialties SLG 02
Front Tires: Mickey Thompson Sportsman S/R 26/10/18
Rear Tires: Mickey Thompson Sportsman S/R 29/15.5/20
Gas Tank: 19-gallon under bed
Drivetrain
Engine: 1970 Chevy small-block 383
Heads: Edelbrock Performer RPM
Valve Covers: Chevrolet Performance
Manifold / Induction: Edelbrock Air Gap
Ignition: MSD Electronic
Headers: Hooker 1¾ inch
Exhaust / Mufflers: 3-inch with QTP 3-inch Electric Cutouts
Transmission: Chevy TH-350
Shifter: B&M Truck Mega Shifter
Body
Style: GMC
Modifications: All-steel bed, Unnecessary holes filled in, seams across back of cab filled in, wheel tubes widened 5 inches, bed filled in, firewall completely smoothed
Fenders front / Rear: Goodmark
Hood: Goodmark
Grille: Early Classics
Body Work and paint by: Robert Anderson, Traditional Autobody
Paint type / Color: R+M Brite Silver custom mix
Headlights / Taillights: LMC Truck
Outside mirrors: Custom
Bumper: LMC Truck
Interior
Dashboard: LMC Truck
Gauges: Auto Meter C2
Air Conditioning: Vintage Air Gen 2
Stereo: Alpine head unit
Steering wheel: Billet Specialties Alien
Steering Column: Ididit
Seats: Bench
Upholstery by: Creative Design
Material/ Color: Leather and suede dark gray and light gray
Carpet: Charcoal
Valve Covers: Chevrolet Performance
Manifold / Induction: Edelbrock Air Gap
Ignition: MSD Electronic
Headers: Hooker 1¾ inch
Exhaust / Mufflers: 3-inch with QTP 3-inch Electric Cutouts
Transmission: Chevy TH-350
Shifter: B&M Truck Mega Shifter
Body
Style: GMC
Modifications: All-steel bed, Unnecessary holes filled in, seams across back of cab filled in, wheel tubes widened 5 inches, bed filled in, firewall completely smoothed
Fenders front / Rear: Goodmark
Hood: Goodmark
Grille: Early Classics
Body Work and paint by: Robert Anderson, Traditional Autobody
Paint type / Color: R+M Brite Silver custom mix
Headlights / Taillights: LMC Truck
Outside mirrors: Custom
Bumper: LMC Truck
Interior
Dashboard: LMC Truck
Gauges: Auto Meter C2
Air Conditioning: Vintage Air Gen 2
Stereo: Alpine head unit
Steering wheel: Billet Specialties Alien
Steering Column: Ididit
Seats: Bench
Upholstery by: Creative Design
Material/ Color: Leather and suede dark gray and light gray
Carpet: Charcoal
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