Re: 1961 Crew Max
 

Quick update. Got both inner rear tubs made and sorta mocked up for now. Cut the inner chevrolet panel out of a tailgate for the raised bed filler at the back tailgate. Then we made a fuel filler in the same panel. DIESEL FUEL ONLY. Thanks CHIZZLER. Happy 4th everyone.

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:metal:

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Nice are you putting a door over the cap?

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No fuel door. It will be hidden behind the tailgate.

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Good progress man I need to get me some more vise grips..

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Very nice work! That fill tube is cheating in a way. :lol:

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Nice progress.Good thought out idea's.:metal:

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You're killing it Chizzler!

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Worked on the tailgate area yesterday. Went to my local junk yard and got some hardware from a couple tailgates to get some straps figured out. What we did was cut some 1 1/2" round bar and tapped them for spacers for the the top mounts. We then took the Bracket out of the tailgate that the chain would hold onto in the open position and re-tapped it for the new size that was bigger. Cables were purchased new and measure 21". We cut the flanges down on both sides of the tailgate. Next will be some sorta hidden latch in the tailgate. CHIZZLER

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That is a good idea. Truck is coming along really well Chizzler.

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Looks good! Are the cables universal or from a ___ truck?

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I just googled the length of cables I was looking for. It spit out 2000+furd.

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Thanks doug.

Thanks.

I was lucky that my buddy had a fill tube with cap from a swap he did. Worked out well for me.

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looking Good Chizzler. I dig the gas hole..he he
I need figure out something similar for my Suburban...

Keep at it.

Marc

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Little update. Had to fix the drivers side tail light panel. Cut a piece out of A donor and made it fit. Also noticed about 16" of bedside was separated at the pinch weld between the top and bottom area. Got my new Ridetech f9100 bags for the rear and looking at what's needed to make them fit. The firestone 9000's just didn't have the lift this truck needs. You can see the difference from the pic. We may consider putting A bridge on the rear end and triangulating the rear. Don't like how much the axle shifts over with the pan hard bar. Here is a pic I found of my truck photoshopped before I got it. Thanks CHISELER.

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Holly cow those are wicked air bags!

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Nice repair and yes, those bags should work...they look frickin huge.

Marc

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Those bags are sweet, loving this truck. Congrats on TOTM!!

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Congrats glad to see this thing getting done

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Ya the new bags should work, with about 10" of travel should be lots.

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ha! that photo chop was one I did when I was dreaming about getting a crew..if you look closely you can see that the top is chopped about 2 inches as well.

looks like I better get busy on mine and catch up with you!:lol:

lookin good!

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This is one sweet project man I love it and making memories with your son he will never forget. I see you are in sherwood. I live in longview so I hope to see this truck around sometime .
I am building a daily driver 65 right now and have a few others. Keep up the good work.

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I thought you might have something to do with that pic.

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Thanks everyone for checking in. My work load has been crazy lately. Trying to get away for one day on the weekend is difficult. My business is really getting in the way of building this truck. LOL CHIZZLER.

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That is great news.

Looking good on progress.