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jamis · 11-19-2004, 10:42 AM

Winter is here and its time to go back to work on the project now that the heat is gone. Thinking of doing something completely diffrent, what do you think of this......

gr8scott51 · 11-19-2004, 10:49 AM

That would be perfect in your climate.

Mudder · 11-19-2004, 11:01 AM

I like the no top but dont care for the bed.........

sactoC10 · 11-19-2004, 11:35 AM

Don't really care for those beds in general, but for some reason, this looks rather good to me...like it (for something different and creative).

68LSS1 · 11-19-2004, 12:16 PM

I dare you

moodybo · 11-19-2004, 06:43 PM

a roadster on the east coast? it would be one of the few!

paintpyro · 11-19-2004, 06:47 PM

Thats my plan in the spring (minus the new style bed).

glock35ipsc · 11-19-2004, 06:58 PM

If I remember correctly, that is not a new bed style, but rather a heavily reworked original?

Edit: Yeah, I just found the article in the April issue of Classic Trucks. It is an original bed that was widened, then they added the steps up front and used cab corners to make the front lower part of the bed. Pretty cool idea!!

crazy longhorn · 11-19-2004, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by 68LSS1

I dare you

Ditto! my old longhorn is a 4 " chop top, with a 3/5 drop + 1 1/2" body drop(old school, we call that channelled

) Convert.....that looks very interesting......we get too much rain here in Illinois, but I say GO FOR IT! the lines look sweet stock or RAD on these old Chevs......& for the guys that rode a "HOG", we all know how sweet it is to have the sun on your head & the wind in your face.....d@mn I miss that!

Have fun, crazyL

LUV2XCLR8 · 11-19-2004, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by 68LSS1

I dare you

FLEET BED WOULD BE BETTER, IMO

Alexis · 11-19-2004, 10:20 PM

I SAY GO FOR IT!!!

weasel29gm · 11-19-2004, 11:25 PM

Yea do it!!!!!! If you go with a late model step, Big Orange has one I've seen it good buy!!

Brainchild · 11-20-2004, 04:15 AM

I like it,but it just wouldn't work around here.

Vince Putt · 11-20-2004, 05:38 AM

I like it but go two steps further and make it a unibody. And a removable hardtop.

MOTHERTRUCKERS · 11-20-2004, 08:55 AM

DO IT!!! I have some 16 gauge new custom rolled tube bedsides here i'd sell you for my cost to get you started. Maybe some stepside fenders i could donate also.

Bamm · 11-20-2004, 09:27 PM

Love the color, like the convert, but hate the bed..... Do it anyway for those of us too wimpy to throw the sawzall around. Just close your eyes and "use the force" ....

Jerry

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 11-20-2004, 10:07 PM

Looks good I would keep the step bed though as it may end up looking really long.... DO IT!!!!

71Longbed · 11-28-2004, 08:43 PM

dude the covertible thing is cool but the really ugly thing there is the damn chop

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looks good .......but will it work	12	22.64%
who cares about rain.....just do it	30	56.60%
your a dumb a** and should be driving a ford	10	18.87%
driving a ford is too harsh a punishment....just go away	1	1.89%
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11-19-2004, 10:42 AM	#1
jamis F.A.S.T. president Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Florida Posts: 1,883	need to get motivated again Winter is here and its time to go back to work on the project now that the heat is gone. Thinking of doing something completely diffrent, what do you think of this...... __________________ F.A.S.T. President and Founder Fabricators for the Advancement of Sawsall Technology "A fear of the Sawsall is a sign of retarded sexual and emotional maturity." ~Sigmund Freud, "General Introduction to Psychoanalysis" Last edited by jamis; 10-05-2007 at 07:11 AM.

11-19-2004, 10:49 AM	#2
gr8scott51 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bremerton, WA Posts: 1,839	That would be perfect in your climate. __________________ Silence is golden, duct tape is silver. - Scott

11-19-2004, 11:35 AM	#4
sactoC10 71 DELUX Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Northern CA / Sac Posts: 1,056	Don't really care for those beds in general, but for some reason, this looks rather good to me...like it (for something different and creative). __________________ 5/4 drop LWB wood bed - 15x8 front 235/60 - 15x10 rear 295/50 2003 FORD Escape 1998 Honda VTR1000

11-19-2004, 12:16 PM	#5
68LSS1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Tampa Posts: 1,191	I dare you __________________ '68 Short Step LS1/T56, Hydratech, Fatman Fabrications Stage III, Baer, Hot Rods to Hell, US Body, S&W, etc

11-19-2004, 11:01 AM	#3
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	I like the no top but dont care for the bed.........

11-19-2004, 06:43 PM	#6
moodybo Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 261	a roadster on the east coast? it would be one of the few!

11-19-2004, 06:47 PM	#7
paintpyro Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Santa Fe Springs, CA,USA Posts: 1,579	Thats my plan in the spring (minus the new style bed). __________________ 70 shortbed stepside "Schleprock" 350 w/TH400 rallys and BFGs -We can rebuild it, we have the technology-lower,shinier,faster

11-19-2004, 06:58 PM	#8
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,685	If I remember correctly, that is not a new bed style, but rather a heavily reworked original? Edit: Yeah, I just found the article in the April issue of Classic Trucks. It is an original bed that was widened, then they added the steps up front and used cab corners to make the front lower part of the bed. Pretty cool idea!! __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE Last edited by glock35ipsc; 11-19-2004 at 07:05 PM.

11-19-2004, 10:20 PM	#11
Alexis Member since 2000 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Mountain View Ca / Mexico Posts: 7,879	I SAY GO FOR IT!!!

11-19-2004, 11:25 PM	#12
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,093	Yea do it!!!!!! If you go with a late model step, Big Orange has one I've seen it good buy!! __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 35YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......

11-20-2004, 04:15 AM	#13
Brainchild Still drivin' a Rat Rod Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Monett Missouri Posts: 4,925	I like it,but it just wouldn't work around here. __________________ Rusty Member #13872 Instead of saying.....you are a discomfort in the back of my front.....one should be able to say...... you are a pain in the a$# 71 GMC LWB 49 Chevy 85 Chevy G20 Check out my website

11-20-2004, 05:38 AM	#14
Vince Putt Hippy Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: kaska, pa Posts: 95	I like it but go two steps further and make it a unibody. And a removable hardtop.

11-20-2004, 08:55 AM	#15
MOTHERTRUCKERS Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: BRADENTON FLA Posts: 3,269	DO IT!!! I have some 16 gauge new custom rolled tube bedsides here i'd sell you for my cost to get you started. Maybe some stepside fenders i could donate also. __________________ Rest in Peace Ed. Thanks for all the good times. Last edited by MOTHERTRUCKERS; 11-20-2004 at 08:59 AM.

11-20-2004, 09:27 PM	#16
Bamm Cowboy Fan for Life!!!!!! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Amelia, Virginia Posts: 2,921	Love the color, like the convert, but hate the bed..... Do it anyway for those of us too wimpy to throw the sawzall around. Just close your eyes and "use the force" .... Jerry __________________ 1967 ShortBed Fleetside 3/4 Drop 350/700R4 Tilt wheel 18 x 8 Torque Thrust II's Future mods: All new gauges & wood bed My Zip is 23002 I ship UPS, USPS



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11-20-2004, 10:07 PM	#17
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	Looks good I would keep the step bed though as it may end up looking really long.... DO IT!!!! __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

11-28-2004, 08:43 PM	#18
71Longbed Not Mine But A beauty Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Southern CaL Posts: 368	dude the covertible thing is cool but the really ugly thing there is the damn chop __________________ 68 Chevy Shortbed 454/400 2000 Chevrolet Camaro SS 6spd 2011 Silverado 5.3 6spd auto

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