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Old 10-02-2012, 05:33 AM   #451
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Re: 1981 Chevrolet C50 Pick-up Conversion
looks like you could put a roll pan on there and a bumper would mount on the frame rails with just the right spacing
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Old 10-02-2012, 10:49 AM   #452
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Re: 1981 Chevrolet C50 Pick-up Conversion
Here's a few of mine. There are metal or fiberglass roll pans available. I usually don't put bumpers or hitches on my trucks since different buyers want their own design and each state has their own unique requirements regarding height & width.
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Old 10-02-2012, 10:53 AM   #453
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I think a nice metal bumper might hide the frame a little better but im sure whatever you do will look good
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Old 10-02-2012, 10:55 AM   #454
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I think I will likely go with the roll pan. I have been doing some looking and a company I used to work for will sell me a metal ones for under a hundred.
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Old 10-02-2012, 11:04 AM   #455
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FYI...You need to update your sig with this thread in stead of you un-updated photobucket lol
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Old 10-02-2012, 11:20 AM   #456
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FYI...You need to update your sig with this thread in stead of you un-updated photobucket lol
Note taken... Ha. I guess that is why some of my far away friends keep asking me when I am getting this truck done...

I then send them to this site.
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Old 10-02-2012, 02:50 PM   #457
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Wow! Thanks for all of the other BAT (big ass truck) pictures! I promise I'll stop drooling later today! That yellow will not be missed that's for sure!
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Old 10-02-2012, 04:44 PM   #458
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Slow day at my office, so I came home and got some color on the doors and lower fenders...

Upper fenders done, front valance done.

Need to get the gas doors, hood and inside box done. Hope to start hanging doors and fenders tomorrow.

Ordered some window rubbers and felts today from LMC... Have to buy some door weather strip as well. Cheaper here...

I am also on the hunt for a tailgate. I have a GMC tailgate and a Chevrolet grill. Have to see what is easier to find, I am thinking the tailgate.
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Old 10-02-2012, 04:45 PM   #459
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Old 10-02-2012, 04:46 PM   #460
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Old 10-03-2012, 09:30 AM   #461
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The paint work looks awesome! Love these big boys.
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Old 10-04-2012, 06:31 PM   #462
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Moving along... please disregard the blue tape, waiting until both sides are aligned to remove...

Starting to shape up a little more.
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Old 10-04-2012, 07:39 PM   #463
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Oh man she looks great. Really coming together now.
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Old 10-04-2012, 10:09 PM   #464
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dayum thats sweet...So close
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Old 10-05-2012, 08:52 PM   #465
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So with it being Thanksgiving long weekend here in Canada, and knowing I have to leave tomorrow morning to hang out with in-laws I could not bare the thought of not seeing what the truck looks like without the front valance.

Called my Dad and he was more than happy to assist. We got it on and everything aligned.

Worked at cleaning up some of the fender and rad support items. With all this done up I should be able to run this up the road and hopefully through some gears...

I have a few things to blast up and paint, like the lower fender support (See picture). A lot of little things I have been procrastinating on....
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Old 10-05-2012, 08:56 PM   #466
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I hate shining up and painting bolts... ha...
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Old 10-05-2012, 09:14 PM   #467
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So I am thinking about bumpers.... I have a couple ideas.

I may take the less expensive route and paint my existing bumper for the time being...

However, I am thinking about going with these two bumpers on the front and back...
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Old 10-05-2012, 09:26 PM   #468
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i like that second bumper but both are night
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Old 10-05-2012, 09:31 PM   #469
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i like that second bumper but both are night
First bumper for the front. Second for the rear.
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Old 10-05-2012, 09:57 PM   #470
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Rockstar then lol...Gonna add a winch on front?
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Old 10-05-2012, 10:37 PM   #471
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Lookin' good man! Can't wait to see it when it's done. I'm awaiting the day when I can afford a project like this and when I can I will use you as a inspiration!
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Old 10-06-2012, 02:36 PM   #472
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Question. Did these old farm trucks ever come with 4 wheel drive? I would that be something you'd have to modify if you wanted it?
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Old 10-06-2012, 03:59 PM   #473
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I am thinking the chrome bumpers would look great on it.
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Old 10-06-2012, 04:16 PM   #474
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Question. Did these old farm trucks ever come with 4 wheel drive? I would that be something you'd have to modify if you wanted it?
I don't think they ever came from the factory like 4wd but I have seen them converted for utility companies. Our local electric company had some around the same year several years ago. I think it would be fairly simple. Add a front axle and transfer case. It sure would be cool!
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Old 10-06-2012, 09:03 PM   #475
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Looks great! In the home stretch now. Love the bumper choice.
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