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akpackfan · 12-28-2010, 02:54 AM

Figured I'd post some pics of my work in progress. Getting parts up here is EXPENSIVE! It sounds great (glass packs) and obviously needs paint....

67chevylongbed · 12-28-2010, 03:03 AM

Looks great! Now you need to post a vid of it running

**Ironangel** · 12-28-2010, 05:30 AM

That is one FINE looking truck! It warms my soul to see those "period correct" Crager SS wheels with the also "period correct" BFGoodrich TA Radials! That is one sweet "Hot Rod"

**70cst** · 12-28-2010, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Ironangel

That is one FINE looking truck! It warms my soul to see those "period correct" Crager SS wheels with the also "period correct" BFGoodrich TA Radials! That is one sweet "Hot Rod"

I agree those shoes look really good. Nice truck.

bif · 12-28-2010, 09:52 AM

Did that truck come with 5 or6 lugs?
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akpackfan · 12-28-2010, 10:09 AM

5 lug.

71sierragrande · 12-28-2010, 01:06 PM

That looks great, cragars are the king! What is the ride height? Is that stock? Looks perfect.

akpackfan · 12-28-2010, 01:45 PM

Truck height is stock. BTW its a '71.

71sierragrande · 12-28-2010, 02:20 PM

Nice stance. I like that no rear bumper look, too. Did you make those inner door panels? How about some interior pics?

akpackfan · 12-28-2010, 02:47 PM

It doesn't have a rear bumper because the one that was on it from the PO was a nicely custom made large, wide one but is badly surface rusted. I can't decide if I should leave it without a bumper (I like the look, too) or get this one cleaned up and powdercoated.

The PO had some custom door panels made and headliner and seat cover. They all match and are like a diamond pattern blue cloth.

akpackfan · 12-28-2010, 02:53 PM

No one has said anything about my bed. Bummer. It is a pine kit from MAR-K in OKC with stainless hardware. I sanded the boards, put two coats of a product called Zero Rust on them then two coats of Rustoleum do-it-yourself bedliner. Since its a driver and will be in rain and snow I didn't want a bed that just looked nice, I need one that will stand up to weather. Plus, I can recoat any scratching in the wood or sides with the same bedliner in a can. Lowes sells it.

**Ironangel** · 12-28-2010, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by akpackfan

No one has said anything about my bed. Bummer.

"The bed speaks for itself!"

71sierragrande · 12-28-2010, 03:07 PM

I am now thinking about a rear roll pan instead of a bumper, but I will weld in a beefy hunk of steel behind it for crash protection. I noticed the awesome bed, but was just mad at you for making me look bad! Mine is rusted out and I am considering bolting down some plate aluminum and bedcoating the whole thing, if I cant find a replacement bed soon. Yours looks great with the wood, and now I have something else to consider.

ARTISTIC · 12-28-2010, 06:41 PM

I also live north in the Yukon and understand shipping to be about equal with that of Alaska.
Curious what you have shipped so far and what its cost?
Havent started on my truck yet (lost access to a garage) and intend to start this spring if I havent found somewhere else to work before that.
Its frustrating because I cant get shipping prices unless Im actually ordering parts since everything will be freight and has to be sent out for quotes and I dont want to waste someones time putting together a 'psuedo' order.

RCbowtie69 · 12-28-2010, 09:16 PM

nice truck

VA72C10 · 12-28-2010, 10:27 PM

very nice! Love the bed!

12-28-2010, 02:54 AM	#1
akpackfan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Wasilla, Alaska Posts: 38	Decided to post some pics.... Figured I'd post some pics of my work in progress. Getting parts up here is EXPENSIVE! It sounds great (glass packs) and obviously needs paint.... Attached Images

12-28-2010, 03:03 AM	#2
67chevylongbed Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Carmichael, California Posts: 576	Re: Decided to post some pics.... Looks great! Now you need to post a vid of it running __________________ Eric 1967 C10 LWB SOLD.... 1995 Ford F-250 4x4 Powerstroke, 342k "Each generation goes further than the generation preceding it because it stands on the shoulders of that generation. You will have opportunities beyond anything we've ever known." -Ronald Reagan

12-28-2010, 05:30 AM	#3
Ironangel Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Falls City, Nebraska "100 Miles From Nowhere" Posts: 2,219	Re: Decided to post some pics.... That is one FINE looking truck! It warms my soul to see those "period correct" Crager SS wheels with the also "period correct" BFGoodrich TA Radials! That is one sweet "Hot Rod" __________________ Michael of the clan Hill, "Two Seventy Two's" 71 1-ton Dually 350 4-Speed 71 C/50 Grain Truck, 350 Split-Axle 4-Speed 02 3/4 ton Express 14 Indian Chief Vintage 1952 Ford 8N, "Only Ford Allowed On The Property" "Be American, Buy American"

12-28-2010, 09:52 AM	#5
bif Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: las cruces nm Posts: 34	Re: Decided to post some pics.... Did that truck come with 5 or6 lugs? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1969 chevy custom 10 lwb 350 3on the floor

12-28-2010, 10:09 AM	#6
akpackfan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Wasilla, Alaska Posts: 38	Re: Decided to post some pics.... 5 lug.

12-28-2010, 01:06 PM	#7
71sierragrande Petroleum User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 928	Re: Decided to post some pics.... That looks great, cragars are the king! What is the ride height? Is that stock? Looks perfect. Last edited by 71sierragrande; 12-28-2010 at 01:08 PM.

12-28-2010, 01:45 PM	#8
akpackfan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Wasilla, Alaska Posts: 38	Re: Decided to post some pics.... Truck height is stock. BTW its a '71.

12-28-2010, 02:20 PM	#9
71sierragrande Petroleum User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 928	Re: Decided to post some pics.... Nice stance. I like that no rear bumper look, too. Did you make those inner door panels? How about some interior pics?

12-28-2010, 02:47 PM	#10
akpackfan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Wasilla, Alaska Posts: 38	Re: Decided to post some pics.... It doesn't have a rear bumper because the one that was on it from the PO was a nicely custom made large, wide one but is badly surface rusted. I can't decide if I should leave it without a bumper (I like the look, too) or get this one cleaned up and powdercoated. The PO had some custom door panels made and headliner and seat cover. They all match and are like a diamond pattern blue cloth.

12-28-2010, 02:53 PM	#11
akpackfan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Wasilla, Alaska Posts: 38	Re: Decided to post some pics.... No one has said anything about my bed. Bummer. It is a pine kit from MAR-K in OKC with stainless hardware. I sanded the boards, put two coats of a product called Zero Rust on them then two coats of Rustoleum do-it-yourself bedliner. Since its a driver and will be in rain and snow I didn't want a bed that just looked nice, I need one that will stand up to weather. Plus, I can recoat any scratching in the wood or sides with the same bedliner in a can. Lowes sells it.

12-28-2010, 03:07 PM	#13
71sierragrande Petroleum User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 928	Re: Decided to post some pics.... I am now thinking about a rear roll pan instead of a bumper, but I will weld in a beefy hunk of steel behind it for crash protection. I noticed the awesome bed, but was just mad at you for making me look bad! Mine is rusted out and I am considering bolting down some plate aluminum and bedcoating the whole thing, if I cant find a replacement bed soon. Yours looks great with the wood, and now I have something else to consider.

12-28-2010, 06:41 PM	#14
ARTISTIC Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Yukon Territories Posts: 58	Re: Decided to post some pics.... I also live north in the Yukon and understand shipping to be about equal with that of Alaska. Curious what you have shipped so far and what its cost? Havent started on my truck yet (lost access to a garage) and intend to start this spring if I havent found somewhere else to work before that. Its frustrating because I cant get shipping prices unless Im actually ordering parts since everything will be freight and has to be sent out for quotes and I dont want to waste someones time putting together a 'psuedo' order.

12-28-2010, 09:16 PM	#15
RCbowtie69 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Thomasville, NC Posts: 1,877	Re: Decided to post some pics.... nice truck

12-28-2010, 10:27 PM	#16
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: Decided to post some pics.... very nice! Love the bed! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.



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