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NSANE68!!! · 10-17-2002, 01:36 PM

Here is th pics as promised, sorry it has been a while back. Don't remember who requested them. Anyway here it is, It's ALOT OF WORK, but the payoff is deffinatly worth it. The lines all look sooooooooo much smoother now without those drip rails sticking out 1/4 to 1/2".

**COBALT** · 10-17-2002, 01:39 PM

Looks like some good results, but I'm just not crazy about shaved drip rails. To me they do a good job adding some structure to the cab. Kind of makes it look a little more tough or something...just me.

Smooth68 · 10-17-2002, 01:49 PM

- I'm sick because those shaved drip rails look awesome and mine aren't done yet!

XXL · 10-17-2002, 01:53 PM

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Originally posted by COBALT
Looks like some good results, but I'm just not crazy about shaved drip rails. To me they do a good job adding some structure to the cab. Kind of makes it look a little more tough or something...just me.

I'm Mister Shave but I plan on keeping my drip rails. I agree with what you're saying about their presence...

Otherwise, the truck is looking good. I'm interested to see how the bed-to-cab match up is going to look once NSANE68's truck is done.

Kenneth

Cyco Path · 10-17-2002, 01:58 PM

How do you remove the drip rails?
I mean, do you start with a recipsaw and cut the large majority of the rail off, then use a side grinder to remove what's left?

Smooth68 · 10-17-2002, 02:10 PM

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Originally posted by XXL

I'm interested to see how the bed-to-cab match up is going to look once NSANE68's truck is done.

Kenneth

Check out the original post for a profile - looks ok to me. You might be thinking of the post where someone used a 88-98 fleetside bed on a 67-72. Those body lines do have problems but with the stepside there doesn't appear to be problem.

NSANE68!!! · 10-17-2002, 02:34 PM

Cyco Path, The drips are done in small portions at a time 3-6" at a time. Just like you said sawzall, grind, and tack, grind again and so on. ALWAYS keep the metal cool to prevent warping. Be careful at the corners, there is actually 3 portions of the roof all comming together there.

On the bed, I shaved all the lines I thought didn't line up to help it flow. I don't know who's pic this is but I used it as a demo. I shaved everywhere there is an X, or am in the process of shaving it. After fully shaved it should flow very well.

Refer to my other post Shaved Bedside befor and after.

XXL · 10-17-2002, 07:25 PM

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Originally posted by ProSt68Trk

Check out the original post for a profile - looks ok to me. You might be thinking of the post where someone used a 88-98 fleetside bed on a 67-72. Those body lines do have problems but with the stepside there doesn't appear to be problem.

Nah, I was thinking stepside. But NSANE's pic of the yellow truck helps clarify a bit. The big issues I saw were the top bed line (which I saw was shaved already) and the step alignment with the bottom body line on the cab.

Kenneth

justin · 10-17-2002, 09:00 PM

Your truck is definately looking tough NSANE! Personally I do not care for the new beds on these trucks but just my O!!
Those 20's are looking sweet! I'm not sure if I want 18's all the way around or 18's in the front and dubs in the back!
What color are you going to paint that thing?
Justin

lotik · 10-17-2002, 10:50 PM

what did you fill those lines on the bed with? i know that is a stress point for those fiberglass bed sides. seems like it would crack sooner or later. just like it will when you mold the roll pan. i have the drip rails shaved on my '67. i wouldnt have it any other way. they are hideous.

NSANE68!!! · 10-18-2002, 01:03 AM

I used that 2 part patch weld. Kinda like an epoxy weld. Then long strand KITTY HAIR. That stuff sets up like a rock. Long fiber reinforced filler.

jay6891 · 10-18-2002, 09:56 AM

Man, I'm glad you guy brought this up. The past two days I have been working on my bed. Fixing what lokit said, cracks in the molded roll pan. The first time I used mat and resin. Cracked out. Going back and v-eeing out deep and using kitty hair. Will this bust out too? Any comments welcome.

chevy2racr · 10-18-2002, 09:59 AM

whose yellow truck is that? anyone know???? If I had money I would build a 67-72 step box that was built in conparison to the 88-98steps. how part it like a fleet...... but I'm poor, anyone wanna give me money to try?

???

70 Jimmy · 10-18-2002, 04:35 PM

NSANE!! very nice work. Have you thought about changing the wheel openings to match? You definetly have the talent. Personally, I like the rounded 67-72 openings rather than the square late model.

10-17-2002, 01:36 PM	#1
NSANE68!!! SLICER AND DICIER Join Date: May 2001 Location: Quuen Creek Posts: 1,383	Pics of SHAVED DRIP RAILS!!! Here is th pics as promised, sorry it has been a while back. Don't remember who requested them. Anyway here it is, It's ALOT OF WORK, but the payoff is deffinatly worth it. The lines all look sooooooooo much smoother now without those drip rails sticking out 1/4 to 1/2". Attached Images __________________ 01 Tahoe 22's 2/4 drop and tv's 68 chevy money pit 51 chevy belair 95 Honda 900RR 05 GMC Siearra (company truck)

10-17-2002, 01:39 PM	#2
COBALT Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Seattle, WA, USA Posts: 5,817	Looks like some good results, but I'm just not crazy about shaved drip rails. To me they do a good job adding some structure to the cab. Kind of makes it look a little more tough or something...just me. __________________ '69 3/4 ton C20 2wd-350ci/TH400 '69 3/4 ton Custom 20 2wd-350ci/4sp Manual '99 2wd 5.7 Chevy Tahoe Seattle, WA.

10-17-2002, 01:49 PM	#3
Smooth68 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: West Fork, Arkansas - Razorback Country Posts: 1,826	- I'm sick because those shaved drip rails look awesome and mine aren't done yet! __________________ Smooth68's Web Site WTB 64-66 project or frame/cab, SWB or LWB...I have the fever! Whatcha got?? '68 Short Step - Shaved Body, Soon Bagged - *SOLD* Driver-2004 GMC Z-71 Ext-cab

10-17-2002, 01:58 PM	#5
Cyco Path Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Robertsdale, AL, USA Posts: 77	How do you remove the drip rails? I mean, do you start with a recipsaw and cut the large majority of the rail off, then use a side grinder to remove what's left? __________________ Looking for '67 to replace the '68 I sold. Robertsdale, AL

10-17-2002, 02:34 PM	#7
NSANE68!!! SLICER AND DICIER Join Date: May 2001 Location: Quuen Creek Posts: 1,383	Cyco Path, The drips are done in small portions at a time 3-6" at a time. Just like you said sawzall, grind, and tack, grind again and so on. ALWAYS keep the metal cool to prevent warping. Be careful at the corners, there is actually 3 portions of the roof all comming together there. On the bed, I shaved all the lines I thought didn't line up to help it flow. I don't know who's pic this is but I used it as a demo. I shaved everywhere there is an X, or am in the process of shaving it. After fully shaved it should flow very well. Refer to my other post Shaved Bedside befor and after. Attached Images __________________ 01 Tahoe 22's 2/4 drop and tv's 68 chevy money pit 51 chevy belair 95 Honda 900RR 05 GMC Siearra (company truck)

10-17-2002, 09:00 PM	#9
justin PROJECT LO-LYF Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: MO. Posts: 285	Your truck is definately looking tough NSANE! Personally I do not care for the new beds on these trucks but just my O!! Those 20's are looking sweet! I'm not sure if I want 18's all the way around or 18's in the front and dubs in the back! What color are you going to paint that thing? Justin __________________ FOUNDING MEMBER OF THE "O-SH*T, THAT TRUCK IS LOW" CLUB PROJECT: LO-LYF Bagged 68 Shorty home.att.net/~justin.lewis

10-17-2002, 10:50 PM	#10
lotik drag it like you stole it Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Louisiana Posts: 542	what did you fill those lines on the bed with? i know that is a stress point for those fiberglass bed sides. seems like it would crack sooner or later. just like it will when you mold the roll pan. i have the drip rails shaved on my '67. i wouldnt have it any other way. they are hideous. __________________ negative camber //LA\\

10-18-2002, 01:03 AM	#11
NSANE68!!! SLICER AND DICIER Join Date: May 2001 Location: Quuen Creek Posts: 1,383	I used that 2 part patch weld. Kinda like an epoxy weld. Then long strand KITTY HAIR. That stuff sets up like a rock. Long fiber reinforced filler. __________________ 01 Tahoe 22's 2/4 drop and tv's 68 chevy money pit 51 chevy belair 95 Honda 900RR 05 GMC Siearra (company truck)

10-18-2002, 09:56 AM	#12
jay6891 Car Knocker Join Date: May 2001 Location: jefferson,arkansas Posts: 664	Man, I'm glad you guy brought this up. The past two days I have been working on my bed. Fixing what lokit said, cracks in the molded roll pan. The first time I used mat and resin. Cracked out. Going back and v-eeing out deep and using kitty hair. Will this bust out too? Any comments welcome. __________________ 68 c-10,91 sportside bed,350 .030 over,4 bolt,10-1 comp,2.05 intake/1.94 exhaust,1.6 Harland Sharp roller rockers,edelbrock rpm cam and intake w/750 carb, 700r4, 3.73 gears,Jacabbs Electronic Igntion w/Accel HEI distributer and super coil. ZR-1 roll pan, filled tailights. Blazer tank. Hidden hitch. 2 1/2" Flowmaster 40's. Parts bought but not installed>> ford 9" posi with disc. CCP front and rear lowering kit 4/5. Cab corners,foor boards,rockers, cab braces, Phatom grill, Painless wiring kit.

10-18-2002, 09:59 AM	#13
chevy2racr So Many Ideas, So Little Money Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Marshalltown, IA Posts: 1,610	whose yellow truck is that? anyone know???? If I had money I would build a 67-72 step box that was built in conparison to the 88-98steps. how part it like a fleet...... but I'm poor, anyone wanna give me money to try? ??? __________________ 72 Blazer 3/4 ton running gear 4.10s NP205/TH350 350 4in lift half doors 71 C10 with 454 99 S-10 5.1L SBC 700R4 09 Malibu Marshalltown, Iowa

10-18-2002, 04:35 PM	#14
70 Jimmy aka Crusher, Crushergmc Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,834	NSANE!! very nice work. Have you thought about changing the wheel openings to match? You definetly have the talent. Personally, I like the rounded 67-72 openings rather than the square late model. __________________ "KEEP IT DOWN!" 70 Jimmy 454 2wd 56 GMC Big Window "It's funny till someone gets hurt, then it's freakin' hilarious"



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