Originally Posted by Strodder (Post 3203490)

Just a thought Allan. Put the handle on the inside, and keep the tailgate smooth. Like they do on the newer trucks. They make a handle relocation kit for them. Like this one.
https://www.carolinaclassictrucks.co...relocator.html

Originally Posted by 502tripower (Post 3203611)

Allen your progress is looking good. Love the silver on the insterments and column. I did a similar deal on the tailgate using a wrecked late models S10 gate. I also thought about putting the handle on the inside but as you said it was to wide for the gate and would have had to build a panel to accommodate the depth of the handle. I cut down the strikes and latches and they nicely into the bedsides and gate. In order to attach them I drilled holes were they needed to attach and then drilled and tapped some 5/16" flat bar. Then pulled the flat bar up in form behind with a piece of tie wire welded to the end of some alltread that I had screwed into the mounting holes. Then plug welded it in. I decided to just weld some nuts onto the latches and use some nice chrome Pike nuts and made some stainless bezels for the pikes to slide on instead of messing with the latch. I also welded up the detent on the bedside. I will use the pike nuts on the outside of the tailgate were the cable attaches as well.

Originally Posted by jason65 (Post 3203674)

Example.

Originally Posted by neto (Post 3203773)

Alan I have been thinking of doing the same thing because I haven't seen it before either and would like the one handle tailgate. I can't wait to see how you do it. Hey is there enough room in the upper part of the tailgate to fit the linkage?

Originally Posted by tiggamonsta (Post 3205491)

What about using a couple door actuators attached directly to each latch. You could hide a button or make it remote activated. Then there is no handle or rods to deal with.

Originally Posted by Captainfab (Post 3205950)

Alan

For a handle/latch on your tailgate, you could possibly use a universal paddle latch like is used on toolboxes and comercial vehicles. I've used them on custom toolboxes and such that I've fabricated. I usually buy that type of hardware from these guys
http://www.austinhardware.com/catego...%20&%20Catches

They have ones that actuate rods or cables. You might have to search a little bit to find the one you want. I believe they have a warehouse in GA also. Just an idea ;)

Originally Posted by kizer (Post 3206026)

Say its not so..... Ford parts in your Chevy. ;)

Never mind I have ford parts in my Jeep so Who am I to talk. hahahaha

I posted this a while back when I found it, but here it is again. Just to give you more ideas to kick around.

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/c...ateParts-1.jpg

Some info on this page
http://www.cj-8.com/forum/showthread...=18796&page=12

Latches seem to be from a mazda.
Paddle handle from a Jeep TJ. Says he went with a TJ since its metal opposed to a YJ that uses plastic. YJ are the square headlight model just in case you don't know the difference.

Of course I'd center it on the inside of the bed, but using a Jeep handle it would give you a more narrow throw unless of course its to long. I didn't measure it or put any research into it. Just another idea. ;)

Originally Posted by daverod (Post 3206869)

:smoke::smoke:Damn; Allen you are the man. Nice work. I have a 66 I just bought. Picked me up a 59 dash on ebay today. My hero keep up the good work Later .

Originally Posted by aggie91 (Post 3208289)

This build keeps getting better and better...I like your idea for the flush handle that you posted. I have never seen that one used before so it would be real cool!

Spring starts today, what is your goal for getting her running?

Originally Posted by Alan's Classic (Post 3208842)

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I got an email from photobucket yesterday saying I have 5GB of bandwidth left for the month. I didn't upload anything yesterday and today I get locked down til the 26th. What the heck is the difference between bandwidth and storage. I get 25 GB monthly bandwidth. So my pix are locked down til the 26th. I'm not going to pay 39.95/yr just yet. I could just creat another account on photobucket if it comes down to storage. Don't know if it would be the right thing to do.;)

Originally Posted by Strodder (Post 3208874)

I use Smugmug.com. I had it for years and never had a problem with storage. I can download as much as I want. If you mention my name (Dennis LaRossa) as a reference I'm pretty sure you will get a discount. Last time I referred someone I got a discount for the next year, and so did the person I recommended. And I think it's cheaper than Photo Bucket.
Check out my Smug Mug gallery's at www.belair.smugmug.com

Originally Posted by kizer (Post 3209599)

That is why I have multiple photobucket accounts. ;)

Storage = The amount of stuff you have on their server.
Bandwidth = The amount of data they display in a given period.

For example. You upload an image that is 1meg. Now 100 people view that 1meg file you stored = 100meg in bandwidth.

Originally Posted by Strodder (Post 3209417)

I get lucky some times too. Nice bead. Looks like you need one of these.

http://www.eagleequip.com/Merchant2/...echanix_2p.jpg

Originally Posted by kizer (Post 3209599)

That is why I have multiple photobucket accounts. ;)

Storage = The amount of stuff you have on their server.
Bandwidth = The amount of data they display in a given period.

For example. You upload an image that is 1meg. Now 100 people view that 1meg file you stored = 100meg in bandwidth.

Originally Posted by Dinos63 (Post 3210286)

ALAN, NICE WORK:metal:

Originally Posted by ruffrida2005 (Post 3210483)

nice bead you put down Alan, I took the bed off my truck yesterday to start work. I'll have to post the welding skills my buddy did on it before I bought the truck. i lifted the back of the frame up and the c-notch cracked. He used C-channel for it. I'm thinking about doing a back half if I dont put a step notch in.

Originally Posted by Strodder (Post 3211976)

I found my 9,000 lb lift used for only $1,500.00, and it was only a year old. I lucked out finding it. When I started my shop, my wife said do you really need the lift. My son didn't have one in his shop, and he did OK with out it. I said I'm not going to lay on the floor you do what I do. I've been a mechanic for to many years to work on the floor. I always worked with a lift in all the shops I worked in. After she sees me working with the lift she says "I don't know how our son works with out one" I'm not trying to talk you into buying one, but once you have one you can't be with out it. Look for a used one when your ready. The mid rise is nice, but it's best for brakes, and tires. Like you said it would be nice to have both.

Originally Posted by jgh64pkup (Post 3219653)

a buddy of mine dug a eight foot hole in his shop and put an underfloor two post lift in his its pretty nice i think he said he got it for 500 used

Originally Posted by protrash64 (Post 3229800)

Hey Alan....have your wife tape off the kitchen, and just roll in there with the gun loaded up. Is it going to be flat black with pinstripes?:lol:

Originally Posted by 4dranch (Post 3230014)

Welcome back Alan..:lol:
I like your shop. So do you race the miata??

Originally Posted by Strodder (Post 3230248)

Nice cabinets Allan. When do you have time to use your Lap Top in the shop? :lol: I have a TV in my shop too. I watch the Speed Chanel most of the time while I'm working. Or should I say I listen to it. ;:lol:

Originally Posted by Alan's Classic (Post 3231264)

Thanks David, This will be the first time I have ever driven my own car on the track. It's just a race against the clock. I did the Richard Petty driving experience in Atlanta a while back and boy was that a rush. I want to put my car thru it's paces and see what I can do. :lol: Long as I keep the shinny side up.



Thanks Strodder, if you notice you can kind of make out what's on the lap top. Your starring at it right now.;) I don't have cable in the shop yet, but it is coming soon. Once I trench in a cable from the house. And believe it or not I have empty drawers in the new cabinets, so I have room to expand.:lol:

Originally Posted by Alan's Classic (Post 3231264)

Thanks David, This will be the first time I have ever driven my own car on the track. It's just a race against the clock. I did the Richard Petty driving experience in Atlanta a while back and boy was that a rush. I want to put my car thru it's paces and see what I can do. :lol: Long as I keep the shinny side up.



Thanks Strodder, if you notice you can kind of make out what's on the lap top. Your starring at it right now.;) I don't have cable in the shop yet, but it is coming soon. Once I trench in a cable from the house. And believe it or not I have empty drawers in the new cabinets, so I have room to expand.:lol:

Originally Posted by 4dranch (Post 3231637)

I need to stop drinking I'm seeing double post.........

or Someone else needs to stop drinking and double posting...

whats really sad is I read them both..:lol:

Originally Posted by 4dranch (Post 3231637)

I need to stop drinking I'm seeing double post.........

or Someone else needs to stop drinking and double posting...

whats really sad is I read them both..:lol:

Originally Posted by Strodder (Post 3232290)

I wasn't drinking. :lol: Must have been a computer glitch. Some times this forum works real slow, and I must have clicked on submit reply twice because it didn't post. That's my story and I'm sticking to it. :sumo::b69::haha:

Originally Posted by Strodder (Post 3232696)

I don't have a drinking problem. But my hands want a beer, and then pours it on my face. (Like in the movie Airplane) :haha::haha: