68 Long Stepper Build - Chyna

[thelonerife]

any updates? Wheres that big bumper?

[JRANGER]

Have been out of town until today Trying to figure out how i want to modify it

[JRANGER]

Originally Posted by thelonerife

any updates? Wheres that big bumper?

Well i was all set to put that big bumper on Shot the sides off so it didnt extend out and then went to grease up the installed bumper and then my luck hit. That mother TRUCKER is welded on!!!!! Not a couple welds but full bead about a foot on top and bottom to the frame... So i got pissed and decided ill make my own GD bumper. I chopped the steps of it then cut the straight piece. Notched it out, welded it to the sides of the bumper, and grinned on it some. Now i need to wire wheel it and hit it with some hammered finish

Also burnt myself doing so. Short sleeves and shorts as usual and i grab my sawzaw blade too soon to remove it and burnt my finger. That hurt like a mutha

[JRANGER]

Ordered some trailer taillights to replace the stockers and need to go look at spring loaded latches to mount on the inside of the tailgate

[JRANGER]

Was able to get the passenger side installed before the storm hit. They look and work great. 2nd pic is of just running light granted it was stormy so kinda darkened out

[Rusbuilt]

That's interesting!

[JRANGER]

Got both installed now and put a brick on the brakes..Actually wired the driving lights to the brakes originally but i fixed it now.

[thelonerife]

Nice.. Me like.. Looks much better back there imo.

[JRANGER]

I really like how it turned out. Just smoother to me. Would of never though of this if it wasnt for your old thread. Plus i couldnt find lights that would fit the bumper the way i wanted. Now i just need to wire wheel the bumper and put a hammered finish on it

[flashed]

I like it ,cant wait to see the hammer finish on the bumper .

[JRANGER]

Originally Posted by flashed

I like it ,cant wait to see the hammer finish on the bumper .

Me either!! I might do it this weekend depending on if i get paid friday or not. I hate Being paid on the last day of the month. Its always a toss up when its on a monday. ERG!!!!!!

[JRANGER]

Got these in the mail yesterday. Hopefully ill get them installed tomorrow

[JRANGER]

and of course the tail gate is slanted on one side and a pain in my ass but i drilled holes and welded the latches on. No MORE CHAINS!!! Aint pretty but beats the $100 MAR-K price... I paid $5.99 each plus shipping for these

[thelonerife]

Glad you got it done. Lets see it from the outside w/out chains.

[JRANGER]

it looks burnt lol....I still have to cut off the chain locations and fix everything but i may end up eventually buying a new tail gate. Its all sorts of messed up

[thelonerife]

Looks good tho.

[JRANGER]

Thanks Bud!

[JRANGER]

Dide some research and this is what people have put in there trucks for modern comfort
97 GMC Denali - Middle seat
99-'06 Chevy/GMC seats
99 Dodge Ram Seats

A few options to look at in the future

[thelonerife]

Bring it to White House Saturday.

[JRANGER]

Will do, wont be there to late afternoon though...MMA goes til 12ish

[JRANGER]

Well i had kind of decided i wanted the truck in the original patina if it was the darker blue i thought it was.. So i took easy off oven cleaner and hit it. Let it sit for awhile and took a razor blade to it... The cab is the nice blue....the bed is a pastel aqua...BLAH! Eventually i will just paint the truck

[71GMCLongbedStepside]

Subbed. Nice to see another long step project.

[JRANGER]

Well the neighbor has been using the truck to haul stuff for the last couple weeks. Come to find out the starter solenoid seems to be going out and the trans is leaking pretty good. BLAH! BLAH BLAH!!! Dude let this truck sit too long lol

[flashed]

The old stuff dont like to sit and be ignored ,I think that is how they get us back .I have a couple of other projects that are going to work me to death getting all the sitting too long bugs out .

[JRANGER]

Attached the new driver side spray nozzle and hooked up the blazer resevoir/electronic pump to it. Works great, just need a T and some hose to hook up the other side

Painted the rear bumper black

and the area above the windshield is nice and smooth now