Updated Project Pics - '61 Vette Pick Up - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Frizzle Fry · 11-07-2005, 02:23 AM

I've uploaded some new pics to my photobucket account. The rear suspension relocation is complete (7" strech) and I'm mocking up the bed. The jury is still out on the tailgate positioning. I'll be grafting in the new rear wheel arches soon thanks to stllookin's contribution.

Here it is...

Jebb1978 · 11-07-2005, 05:59 AM

That thing is sooooooooooo crazy! You are a mad man!

AesC10s · 11-07-2005, 04:55 PM

Its looking better every time i look at it! i like how the tailgate is slanted in the picture it looks awesome! Keep up the good work man. we should get together some time and check out each others rides.
Aaron

Joe67 · 11-07-2005, 05:00 PM

Still a favorite project on this board

Deuce · 11-08-2005, 01:18 AM

That is one of the coolest thing I have seen on this board!!! Keep up the awsome work!!

Frizzle Fry · 11-08-2005, 09:59 PM

Considering the great projects I've seen on this board, that's a huge complement! Thanks guys. A little positive feedback keeps these long term projects on track. I should have more progress to add this weekend

Aes: Definately, just let me know when.

Deuce · 11-09-2005, 12:08 AM

If that was a 67-72 there would be 1000 posts BUT thats what I like about it....................................................Its not a 67-72!! Something original.

roj2323 · 11-09-2005, 11:47 PM

i'm one of those dreaded 67-72 guys but man that's a sweet looking truck. i'm glad to see that i'm not the only one who is anal about the little details.

nice work,
ondrew

70short/step · 11-09-2005, 11:51 PM

Radical and Sweet! I like the tailgate the way you have it pictured! Totally Awsome! It will turn heads wherever you go!

Frizzle Fry · 11-10-2005, 12:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roj2323

i'm one of those dreaded 67-72 guys but man that's a sweet looking truck. i'm glad to see that i'm not the only one who is anal about the little details.

nice work,
ondrew

Dreaded

My daily driver is a '69 Burb! I think the 67-72 were better looking out of the factory than the 60-66, but I'm fixing that

Thanks for the good word!

Quote:

Originally Posted by 70short/step

Radical and Sweet! I like the tailgate the way you have it pictured! Totally Awsome! It will turn heads wherever you go!

Ya, its definitely going to be laid back like that. It's just a matter of how much now. I'm glad I'm not the only one who likes it

I've done a LOT of custom body work on it. Some is so subtle most people don't notice. Most of the changes I've made are my original ideas, but some are common like shaving etc.

I added a couple pics of what I'm doing to the rear fenders. What do you think?

El Caballo · 11-10-2005, 02:55 PM

sweet

70short/step · 11-10-2005, 04:47 PM

I like the wheel openings too. Dont wanna hide those Wheels! Looks like the front and rear wells match now. Kinda hard to see in pics. Just like all the pics of my truck over in the suspension thread, Pics dont do it justice! Ya need to see it in person! Maybe we need to get a Northern Cal/Oregon get together going sometime.

Frizzle Fry · 11-10-2005, 05:48 PM

They will match. I might have to widen the rear fenders 1/2" so the front arches don't stick out more than the rear. I'm pretty happy with the look. Those are stock C5 wheels. They will be replaced by something bigger and shinier

In some of the earlier pics I had the back wheels turned 180 to simulate a deeeeeep dish look (A-arms were off). Now they are supporting the rear weight so they're on right. There's definitely some room for offset though.

I was born and raised in Sonoma Ca so I still have friends/family there. When it's done I'll probably bring it down there for a visit. Valley Custom is doing some nice work on your truck and the full custom frame he's building. It's just reinforces the concept of no limits.

Frizzle Fry · 11-10-2005, 05:59 PM

Here's what the near complete front right fender looks like. You can also see the rounded door corners, shaved driprail, shaved handle, filled hood seam, streached bumper (not filled in yet), and flipped grille center section.

DTerry · 11-10-2005, 06:08 PM

WOW. not a big fan of these trucks, but yours is amazing. Can wait to see the finished project. Keep updating us all.

Hilandr451 · 11-13-2005, 02:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DTerry

WOW. not a big fan of these trucks, but yours is amazing. Can wait to see the finished project. Keep updating us all.

Well, I AM a big fan of these trucks and I really appreciate what you're doing with the whole project. From the concept of marrying a Vett with a classic Chevy truck to the execution and creative problem solving. I absolutely love artistically manipulating sheet metal to express your dream while at the same time, keeping the destinctive look of the '61 Chevy Stepside recognisable. You don't have to be a '60-'66 Chevy truck fan to love this one! Personally I like the stock look for my taste (the REAL "Old School"), but my hat is off to you my friend! What a great job!!! I guess what the grabber for me was: All this in your garage at your house!!! That's my kind of guy! here's to ya!!

Woogeroo · 11-10-2005, 07:39 PM

crazy.

-W

Custom 68 · 11-11-2005, 11:52 AM

Wow that is amazing you are making a true work of art. Keep it up!
Dave

Frizzle Fry · 11-13-2005, 02:16 PM

Thanks guys

It's been a long term project, but the momentum is building. I plan to mock everything up to the point where I can run it up and down the street to work all the bugs out. Then I'll take it apart and finish everything with powdercoating, chrome, paint, polish, etc.

I've added a few more pics of the rear fender slicing and dicing... here.

Iron-Butt · 11-22-2005, 05:46 PM

Great job!

Frizzle Fry · 12-05-2005, 03:43 AM

A little more progress...

XXL · 06-11-2006, 08:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

A little more progress...

Yowza! Must steal this idea. I've been trying to figure out how to clean up this part of my bed, and was contemplating some kind of bullet shape like this (only pointing rearward, of course...)

But I felt it was way too early '60's. I like the rounding effect you've done, and the way it doesn't fight the rolled top edge of the tailgate like my bullet idea would have.

Frizzle Fry · 06-11-2006, 10:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XXL

Yowza! Must steal this idea.

Go for it. It's one of the few things on this truck that's not my original idea. Saw it in a mag a few years ago. I did it to a '69 stepside I used to have too. Never finished the bed, and it got kinda beat up before these pics, but you'll get the idea:

XXL · 06-11-2006, 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

Go for it. It's one of the few things on this truck that's not my original idea. Saw it in a mag a few years ago. I did it to a '69 stepside I used to have too. Never finished the bed, and it got kinda beat up before these pics, but you'll get the idea:

Thanks for the extra pics. What did you use for that preformed piece? Just a chunk of exhaust pipe bend? Or??? Looks like it's got the perfect bend radius.

LuckyLightning · 12-05-2005, 11:29 AM

Looking good man, looking good.

11-07-2005, 02:23 AM	#1
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Updated Project Pics - '61 Vette Pick Up I've uploaded some new pics to my photobucket account. The rear suspension relocation is complete (7" strech) and I'm mocking up the bed. The jury is still out on the tailgate positioning. I'll be grafting in the new rear wheel arches soon thanks to stllookin's contribution. Here it is...

11-07-2005, 05:59 AM	#2
Jebb1978 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,713	Re: Updated Project Pics - '61 Vette Pick Up That thing is sooooooooooo crazy! You are a mad man! __________________ 1959 GMC project

11-07-2005, 04:55 PM	#3
AesC10s Chevy truck addict Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Thornton Colorado Posts: 825	Re: Updated Project Pics - '61 Vette Pick Up Its looking better every time i look at it! i like how the tailgate is slanted in the picture it looks awesome! Keep up the good work man. we should get together some time and check out each others rides. Aaron

11-07-2005, 05:00 PM	#4
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,738	Re: Updated Project Pics - '61 Vette Pick Up Still a favorite project on this board __________________ Joe - Formerly 67c10step ------------------------------- 1967 Chevy Stepside - ECE 4/6, fuelcell, 5lug - SOLD gr8lakes - My ebay auctions Click here to order forum apparel :: Click here to become a subscribing member

11-08-2005, 01:18 AM	#5
Deuce Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Calgary, Alberta,Canada Posts: 1,595	Re: Updated Project Pics - '61 Vette Pick Up That is one of the coolest thing I have seen on this board!!! Keep up the awsome work!! __________________ I know what your thinking.......I have ESPN. Sometimes it's easier to do things the hard way. Fesler Built 1968 Chevy C10....Must resist the urge to mess with it!!

11-08-2005, 09:59 PM	#6
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Updated Project Pics - '61 Vette Pick Up Considering the great projects I've seen on this board, that's a huge complement! Thanks guys. A little positive feedback keeps these long term projects on track. I should have more progress to add this weekend Aes: Definately, just let me know when. Last edited by Frizzle Fry; 11-08-2005 at 10:00 PM.

11-09-2005, 12:08 AM	#7
Deuce Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Calgary, Alberta,Canada Posts: 1,595	Re: Updated Project Pics - '61 Vette Pick Up If that was a 67-72 there would be 1000 posts BUT thats what I like about it....................................................Its not a 67-72!! Something original. __________________ I know what your thinking.......I have ESPN. Sometimes it's easier to do things the hard way. Fesler Built 1968 Chevy C10....Must resist the urge to mess with it!!

11-09-2005, 11:47 PM	#8
roj2323 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Somewhere Posts: 985	Re: Updated Project Pics - '61 Vette Pick Up i'm one of those dreaded 67-72 guys but man that's a sweet looking truck. i'm glad to see that i'm not the only one who is anal about the little details. nice work, ondrew

11-09-2005, 11:51 PM	#9
70short/step Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Stockton, CA Posts: 1,579	Re: Updated Project Pics - '61 Vette Pick Up Radical and Sweet! I like the tailgate the way you have it pictured! Totally Awsome! It will turn heads wherever you go! __________________ For every person with a spark of genius, There are a hundred with ignition trouble. 70 Short/Step

11-10-2005, 02:55 PM	#11
El Caballo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Borger, Republic of Texas Posts: 65	Re: Updated Project Pics - '61 Vette Pick Up sweet

11-10-2005, 04:47 PM	#12
70short/step Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Stockton, CA Posts: 1,579	Re: Updated Project Pics - '61 Vette Pick Up I like the wheel openings too. Dont wanna hide those Wheels! Looks like the front and rear wells match now. Kinda hard to see in pics. Just like all the pics of my truck over in the suspension thread, Pics dont do it justice! Ya need to see it in person! Maybe we need to get a Northern Cal/Oregon get together going sometime. __________________ For every person with a spark of genius, There are a hundred with ignition trouble. 70 Short/Step

11-10-2005, 05:48 PM	#13
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Updated Project Pics - '61 Vette Pick Up They will match. I might have to widen the rear fenders 1/2" so the front arches don't stick out more than the rear. I'm pretty happy with the look. Those are stock C5 wheels. They will be replaced by something bigger and shinier In some of the earlier pics I had the back wheels turned 180 to simulate a deeeeeep dish look (A-arms were off). Now they are supporting the rear weight so they're on right. There's definitely some room for offset though. I was born and raised in Sonoma Ca so I still have friends/family there. When it's done I'll probably bring it down there for a visit. Valley Custom is doing some nice work on your truck and the full custom frame he's building. It's just reinforces the concept of no limits.

11-10-2005, 05:59 PM	#14
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Updated Project Pics - '61 Vette Pick Up Here's what the near complete front right fender looks like. You can also see the rounded door corners, shaved driprail, shaved handle, filled hood seam, streached bumper (not filled in yet), and flipped grille center section. Attached Images

11-10-2005, 06:08 PM	#15
DTerry '70 GMC C-25 LWB Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Binghamton, N.Y. Posts: 273	Re: Updated Project Pics - '61 Vette Pick Up WOW. not a big fan of these trucks, but yours is amazing. Can wait to see the finished project. Keep updating us all. __________________ 1970 GMC C-25 LWB (middle of frame up) 5-7 drop with 3in drop spindles, flip kit with blocks and still keeping the 3/4 ton. Shaved drip rails and marker lights, rear roll pan, cowl induction hood. 1987 Camaro z28 350, vortec 305 heads. 10:1 comp, t5 trans. Street terrrorizer. 1988 Monte Carlo (Super Stock ashpalt race car) My Truck

11-10-2005, 07:39 PM	#17
Woogeroo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: tool box Posts: 3,115	Re: Updated Project Pics - '61 Vette Pick Up crazy. -W



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

11-11-2005, 11:52 AM	#18
Custom 68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,938	Re: Updated Project Pics - '61 Vette Pick Up Wow that is amazing you are making a true work of art. Keep it up! Dave __________________ Dave 1968 Custom Chevy with turbo charged 5.3 gen III 4l80e swap 1967-71 GMC 3/4 ton long step 4x4 (not sure what year exactly?) "A good friend will bail you out of jail...but a true friend will be sitting next to you saying "that was frekin awesome". "If it doesn't fit force it...If it breaks then it needed to be replaced anyway!"

11-13-2005, 02:16 PM	#19
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Updated Project Pics - '61 Vette Pick Up Thanks guys It's been a long term project, but the momentum is building. I plan to mock everything up to the point where I can run it up and down the street to work all the bugs out. Then I'll take it apart and finish everything with powdercoating, chrome, paint, polish, etc. I've added a few more pics of the rear fender slicing and dicing... here.

11-22-2005, 05:46 PM	#20
Iron-Butt 454 club Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,348	Re: Updated Project Pics - '61 Vette Pick Up Great job! __________________ David 1965 Chevrolet c-10 454 automatic Custom bbw swb. 1965 Chevrolet C-10 swb (Sold) 1963 Chevrolet C-10 6 Cyl automatic with dual exhaust, pb, ps and 17's. R.I.P "I will miss you. 1967 Chevrolet C-10 6 Cyl Custom lwb 1939 Chevrolet Coupe, 350 v8 automatic. 1935 Chevrolet 2 Dr Standard in the works. 2015 Harley Davidson Street Glide. 2023 Chevrolet Stingray Z51 Convertible. I never want to grow up.

12-05-2005, 03:43 AM	#21
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Updated Project Pics - '61 Vette Pick Up A little more progress... Attached Images Last edited by Frizzle Fry; 12-05-2005 at 03:47 AM.

12-05-2005, 11:29 AM	#25
LuckyLightning Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Round Rock, TX Posts: 348	Re: Updated Project Pics - '61 Vette Pick Up Looking good man, looking good. __________________ Michael - 1962 C20 LB stepside (project thread) - sold - 1963 Chevy C10 LB stepside (donor) - 1963 Chevy C10 LB Custom flatbed (project thread) - sold - 1979 K20 LB fleetside (project thread) Favorite exchange on the board so far: ol_Curt: "Jason, do you have power steering?" jason65: "No, but I lift weights."

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.