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Andy4639 · 11-07-2007, 04:43 PM

Well I got some pictures of my front bumper with the frenched in area done. I still have to get the body work done on it and repaint it. I think it will look good when done though.
I'm thinking about getting it chromed later. I may just have him prime it and leave it like that for awhile until I can have it chromed.

Piece of Work · 11-07-2007, 07:10 PM

Andy,

What tag do you plan on using?

-Mark

68 P.O.S. · 11-07-2007, 08:15 PM

Nice! Good work.

cdowns · 11-07-2007, 09:27 PM

did you get an estimate on how much to get it chromed b-4 doing all that work?

**Dieselwrencher** · 11-07-2007, 09:39 PM

Looks good!

Andy4639 · 11-07-2007, 10:59 PM

Not worried about chroming it. I have ran it now for 15 years painted. Just been thinking about it.

I had the DMV send me a new tag for the back so I repainted this one in the picture to run on the front to match.

**N2TRUX** · 11-07-2007, 11:15 PM

Are you aware that you will have to have it smooth as glass to have it chromed? It will show every grind mark and imperfection if you don't. You will probably need to paint the license plate pocket anyway as the chrome will come out yellow in the corners.

**special-K** · 11-07-2007, 11:56 PM

Looks good.I just realized you don`t even need a front tag,huh?Too bad the bumpers aren`t smooth there so you could just do nothing.I had a`63 Riviera from a 1 tag state.I never ran the front tag(MD has both),it never had a place for one and I wasn`t going to change that.

Andy4639 · 11-07-2007, 11:56 PM

If I have it chromed it will be handled by them to make sure it's right. I haven't found anybody local to do it so I doubt I even have it done.

Andy4639 · 11-08-2007, 12:05 AM

Don't have to have the front tag at all. I just hadn't seen a 71 truck with the tag frenched in before and thought since I had mine off I would do it a little defferant than most.

Andy4639 · 11-08-2007, 11:04 PM

Anybody recommend a chrome shop that is within driving distance of Liberty SC. I haven't found one local except for ones that do little parts nothing big.

Andy4639 · 11-12-2007, 06:38 AM

A little computer magic for ya". I put the tag in the bumper. I think it should look good once the bumper is finished. Oh by the way he has started back on it this week finally after 4 weeks of nothing being done. He had the front windsheild and side glass out and was working the area's for prepping them.

71tahoe · 11-12-2007, 10:56 AM

Another thing about plating is that if you didn't use cold rolled steel, it's probably going to look like it has a bad case of acne. The pits in hot rolled can be filled though.

**special-K** · 11-12-2007, 11:20 AM

I just got a new LMC catalog.They beat you to it.They have frenched tag front bumpers in show chrome for $175 with driving light holes.

Just kidding

Andy4639 · 11-12-2007, 11:45 AM

Mine is going to stay painted. To much trouble to change it.

*Shane* · 11-12-2007, 01:07 PM

I would chrome it.

WinDancer · 11-12-2007, 08:05 PM

That looks GREAT! Great idea, too. Chrome it, paint it, sand-blast it- whatever YOU want to do. I really like it whichever direction you go.
Good job!

**special-K** · 11-12-2007, 09:49 PM

Now you need to french a rear sport bumper.No,not that bolt-in pan.I`m talkin`custom to match the front.Now,about that chrome...

Andy4639 · 11-12-2007, 11:27 PM

I'm already working on something for the rear but it maybe awhile before I can tell if it's going to workout.
I sold my set of S-10 wheels today so I have $500.00 more to spend on it. special-K

11-07-2007, 04:43 PM	#1
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Frenched Tag Well I got some pictures of my front bumper with the frenched in area done. I still have to get the body work done on it and repaint it. I think it will look good when done though. I'm thinking about getting it chromed later. I may just have him prime it and leave it like that for awhile until I can have it chromed. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

11-07-2007, 07:10 PM	#2
Piece of Work Cultural Infidel Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 668	Re: Frenched Tag Andy, What tag do you plan on using? -Mark __________________ posted via La-Z-Boy -Mark 1972 C-10 Fleetside 350/TH350 PS PB A/C Cab Sadly....Sold 1968 Short Fleet 350/TH400 PS PB Delivered by Fine69 Also sadly Sold! It may be that your whole purpose in life is simply to serve as a warning to others. A man is not complete until he is married -- then he is finished.

11-07-2007, 08:15 PM	#3
68 P.O.S. Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Puyallup, WA Posts: 1,662	Re: Frenched Tag Nice! Good work. __________________ 72 C10 lwb fleetside -stock 350/350 combo

11-07-2007, 09:27 PM	#4
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Frenched Tag did you get an estimate on how much to get it chromed b-4 doing all that work? __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

11-07-2007, 09:39 PM	#5
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: Frenched Tag Looks good!

11-07-2007, 10:59 PM	#6
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Frenched Tag Not worried about chroming it. I have ran it now for 15 years painted. Just been thinking about it. I had the DMV send me a new tag for the back so I repainted this one in the picture to run on the front to match. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

11-07-2007, 11:15 PM	#7
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Frenched Tag Are you aware that you will have to have it smooth as glass to have it chromed? It will show every grind mark and imperfection if you don't. You will probably need to paint the license plate pocket anyway as the chrome will come out yellow in the corners. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

11-07-2007, 11:56 PM	#8
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Frenched Tag Looks good.I just realized you don`t even need a front tag,huh?Too bad the bumpers aren`t smooth there so you could just do nothing.I had a`63 Riviera from a 1 tag state.I never ran the front tag(MD has both),it never had a place for one and I wasn`t going to change that. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

11-07-2007, 11:56 PM	#9
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Frenched Tag If I have it chromed it will be handled by them to make sure it's right. I haven't found anybody local to do it so I doubt I even have it done. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

11-08-2007, 12:05 AM	#10
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Frenched Tag Don't have to have the front tag at all. I just hadn't seen a 71 truck with the tag frenched in before and thought since I had mine off I would do it a little defferant than most. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

11-08-2007, 11:04 PM	#11
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Frenched Tag Anybody recommend a chrome shop that is within driving distance of Liberty SC. I haven't found one local except for ones that do little parts nothing big. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

11-12-2007, 06:38 AM	#12
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Frenched Tag A little computer magic for ya". I put the tag in the bumper. I think it should look good once the bumper is finished. Oh by the way he has started back on it this week finally after 4 weeks of nothing being done. He had the front windsheild and side glass out and was working the area's for prepping them. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

11-12-2007, 10:56 AM	#13
71tahoe Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Jonesboro, AR Posts: 916	Re: Frenched Tag Another thing about plating is that if you didn't use cold rolled steel, it's probably going to look like it has a bad case of acne. The pits in hot rolled can be filled though.

11-12-2007, 11:20 AM	#14
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Frenched Tag I just got a new LMC catalog.They beat you to it.They have frenched tag front bumpers in show chrome for $175 with driving light holes. Just kidding __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

11-12-2007, 11:45 AM	#15
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Frenched Tag Mine is going to stay painted. To much trouble to change it. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.



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11-12-2007, 01:07 PM	#16
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: Frenched Tag I would chrome it.

11-12-2007, 08:05 PM	#17
WinDancer The Original HotRod KnifeMaker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tenino, Washington Posts: 811	Re: Frenched Tag That looks GREAT! Great idea, too. Chrome it, paint it, sand-blast it- whatever YOU want to do. I really like it whichever direction you go. Good job! __________________ Dave 69 GMC SWB 2WD 454 Turbo 400

11-12-2007, 09:49 PM	#18
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Frenched Tag Now you need to french a rear sport bumper.No,not that bolt-in pan.I`m talkin`custom to match the front.Now,about that chrome... __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

11-12-2007, 11:27 PM	#19
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Frenched Tag I'm already working on something for the rear but it maybe awhile before I can tell if it's going to workout. I sold my set of S-10 wheels today so I have $500.00 more to spend on it. special-K __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

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