57 GMC, frame swap, 4wd, 454 big block, 4 speed

[Old57]

Yesterday was a perfect nice sunny day, so I sanded, prepped, masked, and sprayed the bed liner. I coated the bottom of the bed, the inside of the bed, the front header panel, over the side rails, and the inside of the tailgate. I also coated the transmission cover to match the previously coated cab floor. I really like this Liner X-treeme product, and it looks professionally done. I mounted the tailgate to the bed with new pivots and stainless chains, and installed the step braces. I'll install the bed steps today. I need to get some fuel filler hose and vent hose to clamp to the tank, then I can bolt the bed onto the frame.

[Old57]

More pics...

[Black_Sheep]

The box turned out really nice!

[Old57]

Originally Posted by Black_Sheep

The box turned out really nice!

Thanks Mark, I'm really happy with it. I think it looks great, and it'll be durable when I want to use it like a truck.

[mongocanfly]

That liner looks great!
I've never heard of that brand....what gun did you use?

[Old57]

Originally Posted by mongocanfly

That liner looks great!
I've never heard of that brand....what gun did you use?

Thanks! This is the same liner that I sprayed underneath and inside my cab. A 3 sprayable gallon kit on Ebay is about 200 bucks, and it comes with a cheap gun. I used the gun it came with, and just tossed it out when I was done. It screws onto the quart can of reducer, and it sprays out of that.

[vintovka]

I like it. Had less durable stuff put on my beds sides and wish i had used a line x product. Anyone done the entire vehicle in a similar product?

[Old57]

Originally Posted by vintovka

I like it. Had less durable stuff put on my beds sides and wish i had used a line x product. Anyone done the entire vehicle in a similar product?

I think on certain trucks, this would look really cool to coat the whole thing. Better make sure that it's what you want for good though... I'd hate to try to remove this stuff later. It is available in colors, and 2 textures. I used the regular, called light crumb. They have a heavy texture available, called heavy crumb. It looked very rough in the pictures.

http://linerxtreeme.com/

[OutlawDrifter]

Have you ever used Raptor Liner, if so how does this product compare?

[Old57]

Originally Posted by OutlawDrifter

Have you ever used Raptor Liner, if so how does this product compare?

I haven't used Raptor Liner. I know a few people that have used the Liner Xtreeme, and I liked it, so that's what i went with. It looks and feels heavy duty. I've had 3 trucks before that were professionally sprayed with Line-X, and this product looks pretty close to it.

[Black_Sheep]

Originally Posted by vintovka

I like it. Had less durable stuff put on my beds sides and wish i had used a line x product. Anyone done the entire vehicle in a similar product?

I have seen Jeeps and 4x4 mud trucks done entirely in bed liner, inside and out. I imagine it's durable, low maintenance and would easily camouflage less than perfect bodywork, but that look isn't for everyone.

That said, there's SEM brand bed liner all over my '58 but the only easily visible area is the cab step area. Hopefully it will provide a durable and attractive finish for years to come.

[Old57]

Originally Posted by Black_Sheep

I have seen Jeeps and 4x4 mud trucks done entirely in bed liner, inside and out. I imagine it's durable, low maintenance and would easily camouflage less than perfect bodywork, but that look isn't for everyone.

That said, there's SEM brand bed liner all over my '58 but the only easily visible area is the cab step area. Hopefully it will provide a durable and attractive finish for years to come.

That's what I'm hoping for... a nice durable finish that will last. I used it in the bed for when I haul things to protect it. I sprayed in underneath, on the firewall, and on the inside floor of my cab after all the rust was fixed, and it was media blasted and primed. It should last a lot longer than it did originally.

[Black_Sheep]

Originally Posted by Old57

Thanks Mark, I'm really happy with it. I think it looks great, and it'll be durable when I want to use it like a truck.

I totally understand. Unless you really abuse it, the bed liner will look good for a long time. My work truck has Line-X bed liner, I haul semi parts and leaky hydraulic cylinders but it still cleans up nice. 130K and counting...

[vintovka]

Originally Posted by Black_Sheep

I have seen Jeeps and 4x4 mud trucks done entirely in bed liner, inside and out. I imagine it's durable, low maintenance and would easily camouflage less than perfect bodywork, but that look isn't for everyone.

That said, there's SEM brand bed liner all over my '58 but the only easily visible area is the cab step area. Hopefully it will provide a durable and attractive finish for years to come.

After all my paint headaches and expense i definitely would have used a liner in Air Force blue on mine. Blue body and black on fender chip areas and bed. Being an old military vehicle i think it would have been great.

[joedoh]

jeeze that liner comes out nice!

[Old57]

I stopped by Bowtie Bits and ordered a new windshield, so it should be here soon. I got the receiver hitch installed, and got the fuel filler hose and vent hose connected to the 32 gallon suburban tank, then put the bed on the frame and bolted it down. I need to get the insides of the rear fenders coated so I can bolt them on. I'll finish my fuel filler neck and cap in the driver side fender after I get the fenders fit on the bed. I don't think it's going to get mistaken for being a low rider...

[mongocanfly]

Defiantly not a low rider!!!.....neither is mine....I may need a ladder to get in it....

[Old57]

Originally Posted by mongocanfly

Defiantly not a low rider!!!.....neither is mine....I may need a ladder to get in it....

Love it!!

[vintovka]

Very Nice and very tall. Why i put grab rails (inside and out) and power running boards on.

[Old57]

Originally Posted by vintovka

Very Nice and very tall. Why i put grab rails (inside and out) and power running boards on.

Thanks! I'll make some nice steps for it eventually

[vintovka]

Mine is 18" off the ground and at 70 both getting in and falling out is a little more than a just a nuisance.. Also getting wife and gran kids is and out safely w/o impacting clearance was a concern. Found that anything over 12-13" is great for sub step height to running board. The stance on yours looks really good BTW.

[Black_Sheep]

This makes me want a 4x4 TF so bad...

[jjzepplin]

Very nice trucks for sure! My wife loves to get in my truck as the view is spectacular versus her Toyota. The problem is I have to lift her up to get her in or out. I am probably gonna drop the body lift off and see where I am at. From there, the four inch lift may stay or my failing hips may dictate another change. I am about 50 now so I have to get all this wrenching out of my system before I cannot do it anymore. HAHA! Then again she complains that the Trans Am is too low for her. I don't listen anyway...

[Old57]

Originally Posted by vintovka

Mine is 18" off the ground and at 70 both getting in and falling out is a little more than a just a nuisance.. Also getting wife and gran kids is and out safely w/o impacting clearance was a concern. Found that anything over 12-13" is great for sub step height to running board. The stance on yours looks really good BTW.

I just measured mine, and it is 26" off the ground to the bottom of the rockers. I'll make a nice step off the frame to make it a little friendlier to get in.

[Old57]

Originally Posted by Black_Sheep

This makes me want a 4x4 TF so bad...

I have loved this look for a long time, and I'm finally getting it built to how I have it in my mind.