55.2-59 PHOTO THREAD - The Little Details You Love. Whether You Used Them or Not - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Dan in Pasadena** · 08-21-2019, 01:07 AM

As the title says, even if you didn't use them post the pics because others of us may be inspired by them.

Here's a few of my faves.

I like the motorcycle signals used as reverse lights to fill the spaces next to the stock license holder on the TF trucks. Mine are going in soon.

The CHEVROLET valve cover script welded into the cab is way cool too. I'd have done it if I'd seen it before my truck was too far along.

The storage in the door panel is neat. Might be a catch all but if you keep it organized it would be helpful. I like the stainless in the step except it'll get scratched just like the paint would

I'll post more as I find them in my photo stash. Maybe this will become a "sticky"

**oldman3** · 08-21-2019, 09:33 AM

Dan, cool ideal, I'll check my stash...Jim

**Dan in Pasadena** · 08-21-2019, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by oldman3

Dan, cool ideal, I'll check my stash...Jim

Thanks Jim.

I was organizing some car/truck photos the other night and realized I'd taken a lot that were only of details I liked and wanted to remember.

Here's another I saw on a TF truck at a car show in Lake Tahoe a few years ago. It's a way to failsafe lock the hood on our trucks using readily available desk or cabinet drawer locks:

Black_Sheep · 08-21-2019, 10:53 PM

cosmetic details

**Dan in Pasadena** · 08-22-2019, 02:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Black_Sheep

cosmetic details

Hmmm, now WHAT is it that first pictures reminds me of? I know it’s something.

b-mac · 08-22-2019, 11:40 AM

Is the above pic the original inspiration for Madonna's cone-bra that made me feel funny as a young man?

Several little details I like about this truck: The Mini-Cooper-esq Exhaust, the frenched taillights, and I like the door handles too. Looks like a '90s bed maybe?

Black_Sheep · 08-22-2019, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan in Pasadena

Hmmm, now WHAT is it that first pictures reminds me of? I know it’s something.

Thanks Dan, I just shot soda out of my nose...

DransportGarage · 08-23-2019, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Dan in Pasadena

Hmmm, now WHAT is it that first pictures reminds me of? I know it’s something.

Snow cones! (...and the fact that I flunked that Rorschack ink blot test the psychiatrist gave me years ago.)

**Dan in Pasadena** · 08-22-2019, 12:44 AM

Mark,

Can't tell you how much I like the '55 car badge on the otherwise plain tailgate. A very nice touch....and one I've seen on no other Task Force....so far! lol

cameo · 08-23-2019, 12:08 PM

I really like the script in the cab.
I just may try that

Johns327 · 09-25-2019, 07:08 PM

Dan, those door pockets are trick. I’m getting my door panels done with those, great idea thanks for sharing.
John

**Dan in Pasadena** · 09-26-2019, 02:28 PM

John, you're welcome.

Yeah, I'm thinking of doing the door panel pockets too. There is so little storage in these trucks especially if you put Vintage Air in them like I did. The glove box is so small now the only thing that will fit in them is...well, gloves! ha ha!

I might add 1 or 2 dividers in them though to keep stuff from sliding around. I'll usually carry a couple folded microfiber towels, my little dog's leash, sunglasses, etc.

Black_Sheep · 09-26-2019, 08:31 PM

TOP: Kick panel speaker grilles with machined aluminum "bullets".
Middle: Hand fabbed tach mount
Bottom: To match the holes in the steering wheel spokes, the door handles, window cranks, brake pedal and throttle pedal are all Lokar "Lakester" series

Black_Sheep · 09-26-2019, 08:50 PM

Top: Impala fender badge on lower right dash

Middle: Chrome "bullets" in center of front turn signal lenses

Bottom: The gold clips holding the loom are commonly used on semi trailers for hose tender springs but they are an easy way to secure stuff to the frame without drilling. In the photo it secures the wiring loom, on the passenger side they secure the fuel line along the frame.

Johns327 · 10-01-2019, 06:59 PM

Went to a car show locally and saw this on a vent window, it was a VW bus, but it was pretty trick.

**Rickysnickers** · 10-02-2019, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Black_Sheep

Bottom: The gold clips holding the loom are commonly used on semi trailers for hose tender springs but they are an easy way to secure stuff to the frame without drilling. In the photo it secures the wiring loom, on the passenger side they secure the fuel line along the frame.

Those are cool. Where can you get them?

NorCalGal · 10-02-2019, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Rickysnickers

Those are cool. Where can you get them?

I liked them also, when I looked them up they only came with the kit.

vintovka · 10-01-2019, 10:36 PM

While i love to look at these wonderful pics i know Perfection and I will never be in the same room,

GreasyLikeaBurger · 10-02-2019, 01:27 AM

Saw this at a local show over the Labor Day Weekend. Guy added the hood emblem to the radiator support, so it showed up when he had the hood open showing off all his chrome.
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Untitled by Andrew Bushnell, on Flickr[/IMG]

MARTINSR · 10-02-2019, 08:19 AM

What a bunch of awesome touches these "little" things make!

Brian

**Dan in Pasadena** · 10-02-2019, 09:36 PM

Nice stuff, guys. I like nearly all of them!

NorCalGal · 10-02-2019, 11:49 PM

Thanks Black Sheep

**Rickysnickers** · 10-03-2019, 11:16 AM

Yes, thank you!!

08-21-2019, 01:07 AM	#1
Dan in Pasadena Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 6,341	PHOTO THREAD - The Little Details You Love. Whether You Used Them or Not As the title says, even if you didn't use them post the pics because others of us may be inspired by them. Here's a few of my faves. I like the motorcycle signals used as reverse lights to fill the spaces next to the stock license holder on the TF trucks. Mine are going in soon. The CHEVROLET valve cover script welded into the cab is way cool too. I'd have done it if I'd seen it before my truck was too far along. The storage in the door panel is neat. Might be a catch all but if you keep it organized it would be helpful. I like the stainless in the step except it'll get scratched just like the paint would I'll post more as I find them in my photo stash. Maybe this will become a "sticky" Attached Images __________________ '55 Big Window Shortbed, Drive-It-&-Work-On-It slid down the "slippery slope" to a Frame-Off Rodstoration! LQ4/4l85e/C4 IFS/Mustang 8.8 rearend w/3.73's Dan's '55 Big Window "Build" - Well, Kinda!

08-21-2019, 09:33 AM	#2
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,559	Re: PHOTO THREAD - The Little Details You Love. Whether You Used Them or Not Dan, cool ideal, I'll check my stash...Jim __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

08-21-2019, 10:53 PM	#4
Black_Sheep Registered User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: upper midwest Posts: 1,129	Re: PHOTO THREAD - The Little Details You Love. Whether You Used Them or Not cosmetic details Attached Images __________________ Mark Brother's keeper - '58 Stepside build

08-22-2019, 11:40 AM	#6
b-mac Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Wichita Posts: 519	Re: PHOTO THREAD - The Little Details You Love. Whether You Used Them or Not Is the above pic the original inspiration for Madonna's cone-bra that made me feel funny as a young man? Several little details I like about this truck: The Mini-Cooper-esq Exhaust, the frenched taillights, and I like the door handles too. Looks like a '90s bed maybe? Attached Images

08-22-2019, 12:44 AM	#9
Dan in Pasadena Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 6,341	Re: PHOTO THREAD - The Little Details You Love. Whether You Used Them or Not Mark, Can't tell you how much I like the '55 car badge on the otherwise plain tailgate. A very nice touch....and one I've seen on no other Task Force....so far! lol __________________ '55 Big Window Shortbed, Drive-It-&-Work-On-It slid down the "slippery slope" to a Frame-Off Rodstoration! LQ4/4l85e/C4 IFS/Mustang 8.8 rearend w/3.73's Dan's '55 Big Window "Build" - Well, Kinda!

08-23-2019, 12:08 PM	#10
cameo Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Ardrossan Alberta Posts: 67	Re: PHOTO THREAD - The Little Details You Love. Whether You Used Them or Not I really like the script in the cab. I just may try that

09-25-2019, 07:08 PM	#11
Johns327 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Bonsall, CA Posts: 104	Re: PHOTO THREAD - The Little Details You Love. Whether You Used Them or Not Dan, those door pockets are trick. I’m getting my door panels done with those, great idea thanks for sharing. John __________________ 1955 second series, 3200 standard bed, big window. Owned since 1975, decided it was time to do a frame off. 327, 4L80e, Ford 9 inch.

09-26-2019, 02:28 PM	#12
Dan in Pasadena Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 6,341	Re: PHOTO THREAD - The Little Details You Love. Whether You Used Them or Not John, you're welcome. Yeah, I'm thinking of doing the door panel pockets too. There is so little storage in these trucks especially if you put Vintage Air in them like I did. The glove box is so small now the only thing that will fit in them is...well, gloves! ha ha! I might add 1 or 2 dividers in them though to keep stuff from sliding around. I'll usually carry a couple folded microfiber towels, my little dog's leash, sunglasses, etc. __________________ '55 Big Window Shortbed, Drive-It-&-Work-On-It slid down the "slippery slope" to a Frame-Off Rodstoration! LQ4/4l85e/C4 IFS/Mustang 8.8 rearend w/3.73's Dan's '55 Big Window "Build" - Well, Kinda!

09-26-2019, 08:31 PM	#13
Black_Sheep Registered User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: upper midwest Posts: 1,129	Re: PHOTO THREAD - The Little Details You Love. Whether You Used Them or Not TOP: Kick panel speaker grilles with machined aluminum "bullets". Middle: Hand fabbed tach mount Bottom: To match the holes in the steering wheel spokes, the door handles, window cranks, brake pedal and throttle pedal are all Lokar "Lakester" series Attached Images __________________ Mark Brother's keeper - '58 Stepside build Last edited by Black_Sheep; 09-26-2019 at 08:37 PM.

09-26-2019, 08:50 PM	#14
Black_Sheep Registered User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: upper midwest Posts: 1,129	Re: PHOTO THREAD - The Little Details You Love. Whether You Used Them or Not Top: Impala fender badge on lower right dash Middle: Chrome "bullets" in center of front turn signal lenses Bottom: The gold clips holding the loom are commonly used on semi trailers for hose tender springs but they are an easy way to secure stuff to the frame without drilling. In the photo it secures the wiring loom, on the passenger side they secure the fuel line along the frame. Attached Images __________________ Mark Brother's keeper - '58 Stepside build

10-01-2019, 06:59 PM	#15
Johns327 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Bonsall, CA Posts: 104	Re: PHOTO THREAD - The Little Details You Love. Whether You Used Them or Not Went to a car show locally and saw this on a vent window, it was a VW bus, but it was pretty trick. Attached Images __________________ 1955 second series, 3200 standard bed, big window. Owned since 1975, decided it was time to do a frame off. 327, 4L80e, Ford 9 inch.

10-01-2019, 10:36 PM	#18
vintovka Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Hunkered Down Posts: 1,895	Re: PHOTO THREAD - The Little Details You Love. Whether You Used Them or Not While i love to look at these wonderful pics i know Perfection and I will never be in the same room, __________________ 1954 USAF 3100 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=714917

10-02-2019, 01:27 AM	#19
GreasyLikeaBurger Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Costa Mesa, CA Posts: 190	Re: PHOTO THREAD - The Little Details You Love. Whether You Used Them or Not Saw this at a local show over the Labor Day Weekend. Guy added the hood emblem to the radiator support, so it showed up when he had the hood open showing off all his chrome. [IMG]Untitled by Andrew Bushnell, on Flickr[/IMG]

10-02-2019, 08:19 AM	#20
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: PHOTO THREAD - The Little Details You Love. Whether You Used Them or Not What a bunch of awesome touches these "little" things make! Brian __________________ 1948 Chevy pickup Chopped, Sectioned, 1953 Corvette 235 powered. Once was even 401 Buick mid engined with the carburetor right between the seats! Bought with paper route money in 1973 when I was 15. "Fan of most anything that moves human beings"

10-02-2019, 09:36 PM	#21
Dan in Pasadena Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 6,341	Re: PHOTO THREAD - The Little Details You Love. Whether You Used Them or Not Nice stuff, guys. I like nearly all of them! __________________ '55 Big Window Shortbed, Drive-It-&-Work-On-It slid down the "slippery slope" to a Frame-Off Rodstoration! LQ4/4l85e/C4 IFS/Mustang 8.8 rearend w/3.73's Dan's '55 Big Window "Build" - Well, Kinda!



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10-02-2019, 11:49 PM	#22
NorCalGal Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Yuba City, CA. Posts: 678	Re: PHOTO THREAD - The Little Details You Love. Whether You Used Them or Not Thanks Black Sheep __________________ Jan's 53

10-03-2019, 11:16 AM	#23
Rickysnickers Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Eagle, ID Posts: 3,058	Re: PHOTO THREAD - The Little Details You Love. Whether You Used Them or Not Yes, thank you!!

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