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Man, I love the Vette yellow, that''s the "if my truck was straight..." color of my dreams.

I think the lighter yellow for this project will be sweet, though! Some day my sheet metal might be in good enough shape to justify the Vette yellow, but I doubt it.

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I have only five words "I LIKE IT, IT'S PERFECT"

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So...
since you filled the firewall, is it safe to assume this vehicle will not have a heater?

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No it is safe to assume you will not see a heater;) But it will have both heat and A/C.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

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I started the bed today and spentt a few hours getting the shell done. I installed the new gate latches and they seem nice but I don't care for teh rubber O-ring they supply for the catch. I thing a piece of delron (sp?) would be nicer. These tend to pop out of place if you are not lined up just right.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

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Rok,

I've had the rubber o-rings on mine for 3 years and never had a problem with them. Here's what I did on my tailgate.

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Very nice! Give some more info on your gate holder open thingy's:hm: The owner wants rods like that but I have not even looked into it yet. Are they just fleet side bars that you installed and notched out the inner gate edge? Thanks for any info you might be willing to part with.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

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Now the fun begins. Roll pan does not fit as is due to the lic. plate holder and the lights are also not going to clear due to the rear bed mount as well. Then is the common problem of a rear tank in a pickup and the second to rear mount (masking tape) hitting. So once I get the steps and start on the rear tail gate openers I will start to slice and dice this bed apart and make it all fit:whine:

I am also thinking about welding up the bed so it does not need the bolts to hold it together. I think this will make the paint stage and reassembly alot easier with les chances of damage. And since this bed is electro coated rust should not be a problem. What do you step side guys have to say about this? Good/Bad or what, this is the first step bed I have delt with from this point of being brand new.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

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I will called Mar K about the license plate box problem. They said the according to the instructions for the roll pan the rear cross sill has to be modified so the license box will fit.

Note. Kevin they said the instruction for the roll pan should be taped behind a piece of foam inside the roll pan box?


These tail lights are looking like they may be a better option.

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Here are some other pics of the tail gate support hinge thingy. I can't remember where I got them or who they belong too.

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They belong to Putter. I "stole" his idea too....

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1154313262

I used the same latches too....

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1157930666

Lookin great so far.... :D

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What Truck did you get yours from?

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Putter actually sent me the set off of his truck! So not really sure, all I can recall is something about a late model nissan truck (the smaller ones).

I really like how they clean up the back of the truck!

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You also have to notch out the tailgate.... also, measure TWICE drill ONCE :lol: (It took me some time to fill that extra hole back in!)

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Check this out:

http://mar-k.com/54-87TAILGATEWHANDLEORIGBS.pdf

http://mar-k.com/41-53TAILGATEWHANDLEORIGINALBS.pdf

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Rod, Thanks...I was looking for that for my stepside.

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I built mine for my 48 about 4-5 years ago. Not to long after that, Mar-K came out with their kit:whine: . So, I bought one for my 52. Actually I bought the complete bed kit with reversed tailgate. Very high quality, Mar-K does it right.

Rob

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Yep it is always fun what you run accross. Thanks for all the info, I went out side after this mornings post and played with my fleet side gate abit and figuresd it all out. But hect if K-mark makes a full kit for this than that sounds like the way to go. So have any of you guys welded your step side bed together? Pro's or Con's?

Kevin
LFD Inc.

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"So have any of you guys welded your step side bed together? Pro's or Con's?"

Kevin, I welded the one together in my 48. I really like the way it came out, a very clean look and extremely sturdy. I put a steel floor in it also, which made my decision easier. The only con I see, is if you had an accident to one of the panels, it would be harder to fix. I also welded studs on for the fenders so you don't see any bolts in the bed. Check out this link and you can click on the bed pictures:

http://www.stripmasterspor15.com/car015.html

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Here's a picture of the Mar-K setup (minus the tubs:metal: ):

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Nice Job! The main reason I am thinking about doing it is not so much to eliminate the bolts but to hold it all together while it is being painted. Jugernot has all SS hardware and he wants it this way for some added contrast to the yellow but I am worried about pulling the whole bed apart, painting everything and then getting it all back together without and damage. Plus it would make it real sturdy and rigid. I hear you on if it got in a wreck but that is what Ins. is for and damage is damage so what ever it takes to fix it is what they need to pay for. I would only stich weld it in a few not to visible areas, I am not trying to smooth it out or anything like that.

Jugernot what are your thoughts?

Kevin
LFD Inc.

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That will not effect the installation of the wood floor, will it? If it won't welding it up is okay with me.

I will call Mar K about the tail gate check links.

Can anyone tell me what year tail light these are?

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That will not effect the installation of the wood floor, will it? If it won't welding it up is okay with me.

I called Mar K and ordered the tail gate check links.

Can anyone tell me what year tail light these are?

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the owner of that trucks board name is firstgen try sending him a pm

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IIRC, they are 55-59 chevy truck lights. Tim Christian has them also.

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Tim's?

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That is one nice 67! I just never got used to the look of the small back window. They also made back window's in 67 right? But I love that color and the stance looks great as well.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

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Yep, same lights just mounted lower.

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:phat: me like a lot so far!

keep the pictures coming...
that way i can round up some ideas to do to my 69.....after i`m done with my current project

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Thanks for all the input with the lights. I received more parts in the mail today. Should be nice cold in the cab now. My daughter was a great help she was very egar to open the boxes.

Things are moving right along, hopefully soon it will be done. HOPEFULLY!!!!!!!

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Just a quick up date. I have all the front sheet metal back from blasting and sealing, it has been rough fit to the front end and now just needs shims and tweaking. I have been working on the mounts for the Vintage Air under dash unit on my truck before I build the ones for this cab. Since the fire wall is shaved I have to be able to mount the unit with out thru bolting it. I finished my mounts tonight so now that I know they work I will make a second set for this truck. I should have some new pics up in a few days.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

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From my experience with mounting my Vintage Air evaporator, the thing I wished I had done was weld in bolt studs for the three mounting brackets. As it was, we did one just to the left of the glove box opening (backside of dash face), and with all the other holes drilled through the cowl, I wish we had done the same with the others.

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I welded studs to the firewall and it worked great.

Rob

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Here is one of the brackets I put in my truck last night!

Kevin
LFD Inc.

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They are from any year Nissan HARDBODY....NOT FRONTIER.....HARDBODY.

Get the bolts, too.
Here is a link to my Photobucket with some measurements.
**NOTE all measurements are from the center of the pivot bolt at the tailgate hinge....
Putter's Chainless tailgate

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Much fancier than mine, I just welded a bolt to the firewall.:lol:

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It was pushed out so I could do a good shop cleaning and get ready to get back on this project. Work on the house is done for now and I finished the Forward Tilt Hood on my 71 so back on lemon drop! This is th efirst time it has seen day light as a full truck and last week was the first time the owner has seen it all on one frame. Now that the front sheet metal is all back in place I have some fine tunning to do. Then it is back apart for some replacement sections and body work.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

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Wow that will be one sweet ride when its finished-you do great work:cong:

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Hey Rokcrln, When You Did The Firewall, What Guage Of Sheet Metal Did You Use On The Part You Shaved Where The Harness Used To Run? And On The Heater Part Was That All Spot Welds Or Was It 1/4 Or 1/2 Inch Long Welds?

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18ga and once it was done it was fully welded but I start with spot welds then conect the dots in alternite stages.

Kevin
LFD Inc.