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Old 03-07-2010, 01:47 PM   #176
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Re: My Crew Cab Short Bed Project, AKA "Project Destiny"

I like the bumper idea.
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Old 03-07-2010, 03:51 PM   #177
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well I have a minor update....

really just wanted to show off my new serp brackets
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Old 03-07-2010, 07:40 PM   #178
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Cool how did you do it to make them come out that good? Can you do mine too?
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Old 03-07-2010, 08:16 PM   #179
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You could kinda french them into the fenders in a way like Foose does on some of his rides that they built on Overhaulin...?
sounds cool

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Just keep rubbing it in why don't ya!

Those turned out great. Even better looking on here than in the text you sent.
thanks, same pics though

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it is a secret.....I can hook you up though
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Old 03-07-2010, 09:07 PM   #180
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Cool how did you do it to make them come out that good? Can you do mine too?
What do you mean?


Actually I was referring to the fact that I gave him the one bracket.

I see you did a fine job of cleaning it up. I guess you don't really need my help with that huh?


Actually though my brother in law takes care of that stuff for me. He works for AAR over at Will rogers and they have all kinds of blasting cabinets and media.

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Old 03-07-2010, 11:20 PM   #181
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What do you mean?

Actually I was referring to the fact that I gave him the one bracket.

I see you did a fine job of cleaning it up. I guess you don't really need my help with that huh?

Actually though my brother in law takes care of that stuff for me. He works for AAR over at Will rogers and they have all kinds of blasting cabinets and media.
Yeah was just messing with ya, if i would have left them in for a full day i bet they would have came out polished but they look good as is.
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Old 03-07-2010, 11:22 PM   #182
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They look freakin sweet! I'd like to see the machine and the media sometime. Sounds interesting!!!
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Old 03-08-2010, 08:42 AM   #183
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Swing on by

Like one of those shakers for nuts and bolts only almost big enough to crawl in
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Old 03-08-2010, 09:54 AM   #184
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.....thanks, same pics though .....
Yeah but the computer screen is much larger than my cell phone.
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Old 03-08-2010, 11:00 AM   #185
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Re: My Crew Cab Short Bed Project, AKA "Project Destiny"

The Green Blazer that Hill's built has the front bumper narrowed and frenched into the fenders. I personally don't like the look overall. It is kind of distracting. But I might consider narrowing & welding my bumper to the fenders and smooth it all out. I think that would be cool.
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Old 03-08-2010, 12:33 PM   #186
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I don't really care for them being frenched into the fenders, as much as just tucked close to the body.
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Old 03-25-2010, 12:19 PM   #187
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Whats your wheel base center of hub to center of hub?
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Old 03-25-2010, 09:25 PM   #188
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Whats your wheel base center of hub to center of hub?
I'll have to measure the wheelbase.
It is 14" shorter than a long bed crew cab.
The long bed crew is 164.5", so my wheelbase should be @ 150.5"
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Old 03-25-2010, 09:26 PM   #189
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You got anything else done?
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Old 03-25-2010, 09:36 PM   #190
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You got anything else done?
I finally got the seatbelt bolts out. I tried grinding and drilling them out, I broke 2 torx sockets, finally I was able to weld nuts to them and got them out. I should have turned to the welder first!!
Torx head seatbelt bolts are the DEVIL!!!



I have big plans for this weekend though
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Old 03-25-2010, 10:03 PM   #191
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I have big plans for this weekend though
Well spill the beans!


That nut trick is pretty cool. I'll have to remember that.
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Old 03-25-2010, 10:10 PM   #192
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Just planning on spending some quality time with the crew!

I had the welded on nuts glowing bright orange while I was welding them. I put lots of heat into the bolts. I am pretty sure that helped get them un-siezed.
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Old 03-25-2010, 10:22 PM   #193
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Hey Joe i have a torx bolt that has your name on it!!! I cant get it out for anything!! Think its going to get junked with the truck
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Hey Joe i have a torx bolt that has your name on it!!! I cant get it out for anything!! Think its going to get junked with the truck


I can get it out....but the carpet and seatbelt might not survive
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yeah if anyone wants it it comes with the passenger side floor pan!!
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Before I wrecked my yukon I start pulling the rear seats so I could put in a full console front to rear. I had the same problem with the seatbelt bolts. I do like your fix.
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I've had good luck heating up the threaded plate on the underside of the floor... if there is access to it of course.
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I'll have to measure the wheelbase.
It is 14" shorter than a long bed crew cab.
The long bed crew is 164.5", so my wheelbase should be @ 150.5"
Thanks, I think my next truck project will be a swb crew or a double cab VW Transporter.
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Before I wrecked my yukon I start pulling the rear seats so I could put in a full console front to rear. I had the same problem with the seatbelt bolts. I do like your fix.
it would be hard to do if you are re-using the carpet and seatbelts though. luckily I was swapping belts and there wasn't any carpet in the truck when i got it.

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Very true, I need to get a torch. Did you use a regular Oxy-Acetylene torch or just a small propane torch when doing it?

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Cool!
Hey JohnC how about you post some pics of your cousin's VW crew??
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