Bubba54's Build

[oldman3]

You are 100% correct on that seal holding moisture, 90% of doors just like yours, nice repair...Jim

[Bubba54]

Worked on the front cab mounts. Trying to get the cab mounted so i can go on to fitting front clip. Used the recessed washers that came with the floor kit. Made spacer bushings and welded it to the washers.

[Bubba54]

Working on the rear cab mounts. Im not going to use the original style shackle mounts, so I made solid mount.





I have removed the seat riser and the peice that goes across the back of the cab, so i added a peice on the bottom to tie the cab supports together.



Boxed the cab supports and added the same recess washers as the front mounts





Working to get the cab mounted solid, before doing any more cab repairs or door alignment.

[Bubba54]

Thought i would post something a little different for a change, something shiny.
Here is my dash insert. Its made out of a 1/2 inch aluminum jig plate. I did a kinda of random swirl with a rolloc disc. Im still playing around with what LED lights Ill use for the indicators, not sure wich ones Ill use yet.



Anyway, I think it will be a much better setup than this.

[Bubba54]

Just about done on my belt line repair. Still need to chase a few pin holes and do a little more blending. I Put on a coat of primer for now, its been very hot and humid lately.

Here are a few pics.










Shawn

[Bubba54]

Last year we took a trip to Classic Parts. I live in Missouri near ST. Louis, Classic Parts a few hours west straight across Missiouri. Picked up some new fenders, the shipping cost is crazy on there oversize items. Now that I have been on this site and have heard some of the horror stories on fenders fit, I think I should have tried to find some originals. Anyway, I have bolted the clip together but havent fitted to the cab yet, hoping for a good fit. All the patch panels Ive got from them have been a pretty good fit. Hope the fenders are the same.





Shawn

[focusedontheprize]

Looking real good Shawn. Really coming along on this.
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[oldman3]

Shawn, super nice repair job on the belt line. Biggest problem with fenders is getting them set at correct angle, not to high/or low in the front, so the lines match better to the hood. Leave everything loose, adjust, etc. then bolt down tight. Hope that helps....Jim

[Kabwe]

Everything is looking great. Nice work

[xpickup]

Shawn , everything looks great. Glad the beltline worked out. Keep up the great work.

Shannon

[Bubba54]

focusedontheprize, Jim, Bam, Shannon, Thanks guys, Appreciate the kudos and advice. Even though I've been welding for a long time, the sheetmetal work is a whole other deal. You guys have some great looking trucks, and the sheetmetal work in your builds have been a great help. Anyway, thanks again and keep the pics coming.

Shawn

[mknittle]

Looking good Shawn.

[Bubba54]

Time for an update, I’ve been working on the bed installation and running board mounts. I have owned the truck for about 20 years, and have never had the running boards on. Never drove it much so it didnt bother me. To me these trucks don’t look right without the boards. Here are a couple of pics of the running boards.

It’s finally looking like a truck.


The running board brackets are made from 1 x 2 x .120 wall steel. Right now they are just clamped to the frame. I will weld them on later after final fit. I may also add some gussets as needed.


Here is a little jewel I scored from work. It was a base plate for a proto type machine that was disassembled. It has a ¾ steel top and is on casters, works great for a welding table and a solid platform for my vise.




Sorry about poor quality pics, another thing i need to work on.

Shawn

[oldman3]

Moving along...Jim

[Bubba54]

Thanks Jim, slow but I'm gettin there. A little more detail on the running board installation. Slotted the running board mount brackets and cut pieces to weld to the bottom of the boards. Welded in pieces of bar stock to drill and tap for mounting the boards to the mounts.





Next I’ll be working on the raised bed floor, wheel tubs, and bed mounting.
Shawn

[xpickup]

Shawn, great fix on the running boards. Now you will have to deal with the carriage bolts. Nice looking running board brackets too. Keep up the great work.


Shannon

[oldman3]

Shawn, very similar to the way I did mine...Jim

[Bubba54]

Shannon, Thanks. I will be doing something with the carriage bolts, just have to think about it a little more. I’ve been working on the raised bed floor and mounting brackets. I’m using your design from the 1951 Chevy / C4 build. Thanks for the idea's. Ill post some pics, when I’m closer to being done.



Jim, Yeah I think it makes for a solid mount. Have you been doing anything with your truck lately ? Doesn’t look like it needs anything, just wondering if you had any future plans. In your build, you mentioned helping your son with a AD truck. How is that coming along, and has he posted anything on the build ?

Thanks Shawn

[oldman3]

^^^Haven't done anything with mine, but I will have to make a small repair to the front bumper, I ran into my sons frame and chipped the paint. Mark (my son) hasn't worked on his for awhile, he has a 68 GMC shortstep that he is doing for a customer. He has taken lots of pics, but hasn't posted anything yet...Jim

[Bubba54]

I haven’t posted in a while. I took a break from the truck to work on the house. Installed siding on the garage, installed soffit and fascia, and had gutters installed.

So back on the truck, here is a little update on the build. Finished the frame work for my bed mount. The bed has 8 attaching points. These are bolted down with 3/8 bolts through welded brackets on the frame. I’m using stock bed mount pads between bed mount and frame brackets. Got the design idea from Shannon, ( xpickup ). Thanks Shannon !!

Here’s some pics.




Thanks Shawn

[Flames97]

I really like the set up you used to mount the bed. Looks really clean. I have been pondering how I was gonna do mine, and this gives me some more ideas.

[oldman3]

Frame work looks great, Shannon has some cool ideals on the many trucks he as done, always an inspiration to others...Jim

[vht]

Great build, keep it up. Mine would go a lot faster if that 1 little thing kept getting in the way, money!

[xpickup]

Shawn, looks great, always glad for someone to use my ideas. Glad you are back on it. Keep up the great work.

Shannon

[Bubba54]

Well, its been a long time since I posted. I finally got the truck licensed.
Some of the things to get it to that point.
2 inch dropped spindles installed.

Changed the brake master cylinder.

The bed wood is 2x8 pine, ran them through the plainer. A little stain and some Tung oil.
No wheel tubs for now, I just raised the bed up to clear the tires.


Added EFI, Ill get the pics in the next post.
Thanks Shawn