I finnished the final assembly of the 72 Stepsides bed! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Classic Heartbeat** · 10-15-2012, 01:08 PM

Well after assembleing and dissasembleing 3 different times, (to be expected in either custom or stock) I am finaly done. What do you guys think? WES

**Classic Heartbeat** · 10-15-2012, 01:11 PM

I had over 14 hours into the final assembly... Who would have thought that the new finnish would change things so dramaticly...

WES

**Classic Heartbeat** · 10-15-2012, 01:17 PM

Who would have thought that adding a gas filler door would have been such a pain. This also shows the cross sill that I had to modify in order to mount the filler. I now have to figure out how to mount a lock or something that will allow the owner to open the door..

WES

Katrina/10 · 10-15-2012, 01:20 PM

That sure looks good, Wes. Nice engineering work!

**Classic Heartbeat** · 10-15-2012, 01:25 PM

Thanks guys. Now I have to lift the bed off in order to reinstall the gas tank my customer installed in this truck...

WES

**Stocker** · 10-15-2012, 02:50 PM

That looks fantastic! I'd hate to be the one fueling it up though.... I have visions of spilling gas all over your beautiful work!

**lolife99** · 10-15-2012, 01:13 PM

Very nice!

**mac808** · 10-15-2012, 10:58 PM

Awesome job! That is some quality design and craftsmanship!

As Andy4639 mentioned, I'd be terrified to spill any gas on that gorgeous finish!

Andy4639 · 10-16-2012, 01:11 AM

By the quality of work in the pictures I wouldn't like the gas hose laying on the tail gate either while filling it up!

CG · 10-16-2012, 01:14 AM

Looks great Wes. I cant eat anything without spilling on my shirt. I would destroy a pristine bed like that lol.

67_C-30 · 10-16-2012, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by CG

Looks great Wes. I cant eat anything without spilling on my shirt. I would destroy a pristine bed like that lol.

No doubt - me too! I just don't understand the hate for in-tank cab and cab filler. After 40 years out of production it seems people would treat them as novelty. Its not something you see anymore, and looks unique compared to fuel filler doors, etc.

The work looks great though, Wes!

**Classic Heartbeat** · 10-16-2012, 09:58 AM

Thank you guys. I don't think this was about the owner not liking the in the cab tank, to him it is about being custom. He has two other trucks with the gas tanks behind the seat. This truck has shaved door handles, single piece windows, power windows, power bucket seats, power doors, and etc. I wouldn't have gone with this tank either for the same reasons evertone else has given here. It just was my job to make what he had done to his truck look good and function well. WES

**RenoKeene** · 10-16-2012, 11:23 AM

Beautiful work Wes!

Steve Hafner · 10-16-2012, 12:18 PM

. . . .

It looks beautiful !!!

Wood beds ARE a lot of work though.

I worked on mine for about three months . . . and that was just FINISHING the wood !!!

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10-15-2012, 01:08 PM	#1
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,768	I finnished the final assembly of the 72 Stepsides bed! Well after assembleing and dissasembleing 3 different times, (to be expected in either custom or stock) I am finaly done. What do you guys think? WES Attached Images __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

10-15-2012, 01:11 PM	#2
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,768	Re: I finnished the final assembly of the 72 Stepsides bed! I had over 14 hours into the final assembly... Who would have thought that the new finnish would change things so dramaticly... WES Attached Images __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

10-15-2012, 01:17 PM	#3
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,768	Re: I finnished the final assembly of the 72 Stepsides bed! Who would have thought that adding a gas filler door would have been such a pain. This also shows the cross sill that I had to modify in order to mount the filler. I now have to figure out how to mount a lock or something that will allow the owner to open the door.. WES Attached Images __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

10-15-2012, 01:20 PM	#4
Katrina/10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Ocean Springs, MS Posts: 1,746	Re: I finnished the final assembly of the 72 Stepsides bed! That sure looks good, Wes. Nice engineering work! __________________ Gary 1971 Chevrolet C/10 1951 GMC 100 1977 GMC C15 1955 Chevrolet 3100

10-15-2012, 01:25 PM	#5
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,768	Re: I finnished the final assembly of the 72 Stepsides bed! Thanks guys. Now I have to lift the bed off in order to reinstall the gas tank my customer installed in this truck... WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

10-15-2012, 02:50 PM	#6
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,694	Re: I finnished the final assembly of the 72 Stepsides bed! That looks fantastic! I'd hate to be the one fueling it up though.... I have visions of spilling gas all over your beautiful work! __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

10-15-2012, 01:13 PM	#7
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: I finnished the final assembly of the 72 Stepsides bed! Very nice! __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

10-15-2012, 10:58 PM	#8
mac808 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Honolulu Hawaii Posts: 313	Re: I finnished the final assembly of the 72 Stepsides bed! Awesome job! That is some quality design and craftsmanship! As Andy4639 mentioned, I'd be terrified to spill any gas on that gorgeous finish!

10-16-2012, 01:11 AM	#9
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: I finnished the final assembly of the 72 Stepsides bed! By the quality of work in the pictures I wouldn't like the gas hose laying on the tail gate either while filling it up! __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

10-16-2012, 01:14 AM	#10
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10-16-2012, 09:58 AM	#12
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,768	Re: I finnished the final assembly of the 72 Stepsides bed! Thank you guys. I don't think this was about the owner not liking the in the cab tank, to him it is about being custom. He has two other trucks with the gas tanks behind the seat. This truck has shaved door handles, single piece windows, power windows, power bucket seats, power doors, and etc. I wouldn't have gone with this tank either for the same reasons evertone else has given here. It just was my job to make what he had done to his truck look good and function well. WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

10-16-2012, 11:23 AM	#13
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,028	Re: I finnished the final assembly of the 72 Stepsides bed! Beautiful work Wes! __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

10-16-2012, 12:18 PM	#14
Steve Hafner Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Northport, Alabama Posts: 1,353	Re: I finnished the final assembly of the 72 Stepsides bed! . . . . It looks beautiful !!! Wood beds ARE a lot of work though. I worked on mine for about three months . . . and that was just FINISHING the wood !!! . . . .



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