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11-07-2007, 04:43 PM
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Frenched Tag
Well I got some pictures of my front bumper with the frenched in area done. I still have to get the body work done on it and repaint it. I think it will look good when done though.
I'm thinking about getting it chromed later. I may just have him prime it and leave it like that for awhile until I can have it chromed.   
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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. |
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11-07-2007, 07:10 PM
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Re: Frenched Tag
Andy,
What tag do you plan on using? -Mark
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11-07-2007, 08:15 PM
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Re: Frenched Tag
Nice! Good work.
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11-07-2007, 09:27 PM
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Re: Frenched Tag
did you get an estimate on how much to get it chromed b-4 doing all that work?
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11-07-2007, 09:39 PM
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Re: Frenched Tag
Looks good!
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11-07-2007, 10:59 PM
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Re: Frenched Tag
Not worried about chroming it. I have ran it now for 15 years painted. Just been thinking about it.
I had the DMV send me a new tag for the back so I repainted this one in the picture to run on the front to match. 
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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. |
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11-07-2007, 11:15 PM
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Re: Frenched Tag
Are you aware that you will have to have it smooth as glass to have it chromed? It will show every grind mark and imperfection if you don't. You will probably need to paint the license plate pocket anyway as the chrome will come out yellow in the corners.
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11-07-2007, 11:56 PM
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Re: Frenched Tag
Looks good.I just realized you don`t even need a front tag,huh?Too bad the bumpers aren`t smooth there so you could just do nothing.I had a`63 Riviera from a 1 tag state.I never ran the front tag(MD has both),it never had a place for one and I wasn`t going to change that.
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11-07-2007, 11:56 PM
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Re: Frenched Tag
If I have it chromed it will be handled by them to make sure it's right. I haven't found anybody local to do it so I doubt I even have it done.
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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. |
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11-08-2007, 12:05 AM
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Re: Frenched Tag
Don't have to have the front tag at all. I just hadn't seen a 71 truck with the tag frenched in before and thought since I had mine off I would do it a little defferant than most.
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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. |
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11-08-2007, 11:04 PM
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Re: Frenched Tag
Anybody recommend a chrome shop that is within driving distance of Liberty SC. I haven't found one local except for ones that do little parts nothing big.
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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. |
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11-12-2007, 06:38 AM
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Re: Frenched Tag
A little computer magic for ya". I put the tag in the bumper. I think it should look good once the bumper is finished. Oh by the way he has started back on it this week finally after 4 weeks of nothing being done. He had the front windsheild and side glass out and was working the area's for prepping them.
 
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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. |
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11-12-2007, 10:56 AM
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Re: Frenched Tag
Another thing about plating is that if you didn't use cold rolled steel, it's probably going to look like it has a bad case of acne. The pits in hot rolled can be filled though.
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11-12-2007, 11:20 AM
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Re: Frenched Tag
I just got a new LMC catalog.They beat you to it.They have frenched tag front bumpers in show chrome for $175 with driving light holes.
Just kidding 
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11-12-2007, 11:45 AM
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Re: Frenched Tag
Mine is going to stay painted. To much trouble to change it.
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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. |
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11-12-2007, 01:07 PM
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Re: Frenched Tag
I would chrome it.
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11-12-2007, 08:05 PM
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Re: Frenched Tag
That looks GREAT! Great idea, too. Chrome it, paint it, sand-blast it- whatever YOU want to do. I really like it whichever direction you go.
Good job!
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11-12-2007, 09:49 PM
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Re: Frenched Tag
Now you need to french a rear sport bumper.No,not that bolt-in pan.I`m talkin`custom to match the front.Now,about that chrome...
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11-12-2007, 11:27 PM
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Re: Frenched Tag
I'm already working on something for the rear but it maybe awhile before I can tell if it's going to workout.
I sold my set of S-10 wheels today so I have $500.00 more to spend on it.   special-K
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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. |
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