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OhioDan · 06-21-2008, 10:32 PM

Finally got the bed back on my truck.

Seems like a lifetime since I first took it off? Got the mounting bolts in, just have to tighten them up. Then start on the rear lights. Grandson was a great help with all the bedbolts. Hope he gets into these trucks sometime. Here's a few pics of putting it together and after it's in place. Enjoy.

Sport/Truck · 06-21-2008, 10:35 PM

Looking good, nice work.
s/t

Sequoyah · 06-21-2008, 11:29 PM

Very nice! Just keep him as a helper and he will always remember those times and will stay with it

GREASEMONKEY72 · 06-21-2008, 11:30 PM

looks really good, nice color to

72BlckButy · 06-21-2008, 11:30 PM

Keep him in the garage with you and you will definitely pass on the legacy!

The truck looks great, and I love the filler mod!

**LockDoc** · 06-21-2008, 11:32 PM

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That thing looks killer... Tell the grandson he did good!!

LockDoc

redhead69 · 06-21-2008, 11:44 PM

Man that color looks nearly identical to mine! Mazda paint code?

Riveted1 · 06-22-2008, 02:42 AM

Bravo sir! Looks good!

70LonghornCST · 06-22-2008, 03:32 AM

Wow! Very nice. You must be proud!

semperfidoordie · 06-22-2008, 04:31 AM

That's sweet looking. Making me want to go with a woodbed man that things cherry

OhioDan · 06-22-2008, 09:52 AM

Thanks for all the compliments. Been trying to work with the grandson(he's 16), but he goes at things at around 500 mph. If I could just get him to slowdown a little, there's a lot of potential in him. He's always wanting to help, but as you all know, there's somethings on these trucks ya just gotta take yer time with.

72BlckButy- the filler neck was the hardest part, and thank god for all the how to's in the help section.

LockDoc- Believe me, I've told him. If I could just slow him down a little.

redhead69- Paint is a 2002 GM Light Meadowmist Bronze.

70LonghornCST- Yes I am.

semperfidoordie- Woodbeds do look good. Wife's upset because I told her we'd have to borrow son's truck to haul anything. Gonna try and find a rubber mat to cover wood incase son isn't around.

Here's a couple more pics.

Longhorn Man · 06-22-2008, 10:01 AM

that old 78(?) ford on the curb looks pretty darn nice too. Those things actually rusted up a little worse than our GM trucks did in these parts.

big blue 72 · 06-22-2008, 10:25 AM

Dan , That truck sure is lookin purty!
I was up your way last week putting in a pool liner ,then went to Fairborn.
Been too busy to stop and shoot the bull though.
And I'm suppose to be semi-retired. Now I'm just plain tired.
Anyway, keep up the GREAT work!
Blue

ChevyDude · 06-22-2008, 10:34 AM

Looks REALLY good!!!!

70LonghornCST · 06-22-2008, 01:54 PM

OhioDan, I have, or will be installing a wood bed into my truck and have the same "hauling" issue. If you have a farm and feed supply near you, you might want to inquire about Horse Trailer matting. It's thick, tough, and has lots of cushioning. It comes in different size sheets. You'll need to purchase a slightly over sized piece and cut to fit. Just an idea. I'll be getting some for my truck bed.

06-21-2008, 10:32 PM	#1
OhioDan Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: New Carlisle, Ohio,USA Posts: 1,404	Gettin' there, slow but sure Finally got the bed back on my truck. Seems like a lifetime since I first took it off? Got the mounting bolts in, just have to tighten them up. Then start on the rear lights. Grandson was a great help with all the bedbolts. Hope he gets into these trucks sometime. Here's a few pics of putting it together and after it's in place. Enjoy. Attached Images __________________ LIFE AIN'T EASY WHEN YER FAT AND GREASY! GMC= Got More Class! 1970 GMC LWB, Fleetside, 350/4spd, Flowmaster "40's", 2002 GMC 16" Rallies, cowl hood,and added a bunch of options that weren't there when I started.

06-21-2008, 10:35 PM	#2
Sport/Truck Sierra Grande Club Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New Mexico USA Posts: 2,433	Re: Gettin' there, slow but sure Looking good, nice work. s/t __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra Grande, 1/2 ton short wide, original 4 bolt 010 020 block & heads. (matching #'s). 383 stroker, SMI q jet 750 cfm, Lunati Voodoo 60102 cam, Scorpion roller rockers, Spin Tech pro street mufflers with X pipe.

06-21-2008, 11:29 PM	#3
Sequoyah so easy a caveman can do it... Join Date: May 2006 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 419	Re: Gettin' there, slow but sure Very nice! Just keep him as a helper and he will always remember those times and will stay with it __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=242380

06-21-2008, 11:30 PM	#4
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	Re: Gettin' there, slow but sure looks really good, nice color to __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME

06-21-2008, 11:30 PM	#5
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Gettin' there, slow but sure Keep him in the garage with you and you will definitely pass on the legacy! The truck looks great, and I love the filler mod! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

06-21-2008, 11:32 PM	#6
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,818	Re: Gettin' there, slow but sure - That thing looks killer... Tell the grandson he did good!! LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

06-21-2008, 11:44 PM	#7
redhead69 fugedaboutit Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Gresham, OR Posts: 832	Re: Gettin' there, slow but sure Man that color looks nearly identical to mine! Mazda paint code? __________________ Currently truckless

06-22-2008, 02:42 AM	#8
Riveted1 Tasty Cakes! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 2,112	Re: Gettin' there, slow but sure Bravo sir! Looks good! __________________ I'm a little and a lot Ground beef: A cow with no legs. ---------------- '66 Chevy SWB "Penny" '67 Chevy Big Window SWB- aka "Pearl" '72 Burb- "Betty" "It's not a hearse dammit" '99 Chevy Ext. cab Silverado

06-22-2008, 03:32 AM	#9
70LonghornCST Moderator Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 5,775	Re: Gettin' there, slow but sure Wow! Very nice. You must be proud! __________________ 2018 Chevy Crew Cab 2006 Impala SS 1965 Plymouth Sport Fury 1970 Chevy Longhorn Bucket Seats Shoulder Belts Front Tow Hooks Factory Air Factory Speedwarning, Tach & Vaccum Factory Tilt CST Package AM/FM Radio Bumper Guards Richard 70 Longhorn CST Build Adding an AM/FM Decal

06-22-2008, 04:31 AM	#10
semperfidoordie Fix It Till It's Broke Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: 29 Palms, CA Posts: 1,616	Re: Gettin' there, slow but sure That's sweet looking. Making me want to go with a woodbed man that things cherry __________________ Tony Black Beauty: 85 C-10 SOLD! Great White: 69 LWB Custom Camper/20 SOLD! Blue Dragon: 72 K-10 SOLD! The Tank 77 K-10 KIA panhandler62: Just don't search for "trannys" no matter how hard yours shifts -- you just won't get what you are looking for. I Made The Official So Cal Board Meet

06-22-2008, 09:52 AM	#11
OhioDan Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: New Carlisle, Ohio,USA Posts: 1,404	Re: Gettin' there, slow but sure Thanks for all the compliments. Been trying to work with the grandson(he's 16), but he goes at things at around 500 mph. If I could just get him to slowdown a little, there's a lot of potential in him. He's always wanting to help, but as you all know, there's somethings on these trucks ya just gotta take yer time with. 72BlckButy- the filler neck was the hardest part, and thank god for all the how to's in the help section. LockDoc- Believe me, I've told him. If I could just slow him down a little. redhead69- Paint is a 2002 GM Light Meadowmist Bronze. 70LonghornCST- Yes I am. semperfidoordie- Woodbeds do look good. Wife's upset because I told her we'd have to borrow son's truck to haul anything. Gonna try and find a rubber mat to cover wood incase son isn't around. Here's a couple more pics. Attached Images __________________ LIFE AIN'T EASY WHEN YER FAT AND GREASY! GMC= Got More Class! 1970 GMC LWB, Fleetside, 350/4spd, Flowmaster "40's", 2002 GMC 16" Rallies, cowl hood,and added a bunch of options that weren't there when I started. Last edited by OhioDan; 06-22-2008 at 09:57 AM.

06-22-2008, 10:01 AM	#12
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Gettin' there, slow but sure that old 78(?) ford on the curb looks pretty darn nice too. Those things actually rusted up a little worse than our GM trucks did in these parts. Last edited by Longhorn Man; 06-22-2008 at 10:01 AM.

06-22-2008, 10:25 AM	#13
big blue 72 Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: hamilton,ohio,usa Posts: 1,499	Re: Gettin' there, slow but sure Dan , That truck sure is lookin purty! I was up your way last week putting in a pool liner ,then went to Fairborn. Been too busy to stop and shoot the bull though. And I'm suppose to be semi-retired. Now I'm just plain tired. Anyway, keep up the GREAT work! Blue __________________ Broken Back Club 72 Club GMC Club Panel truck Club 6 cylinder Club Unfinished Projects Club Outdoor Sportsmens Club

06-22-2008, 10:34 AM	#14
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Re: Gettin' there, slow but sure Looks REALLY good!!!! __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4

06-22-2008, 01:54 PM	#15
70LonghornCST Moderator Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 5,775	Re: Gettin' there, slow but sure OhioDan, I have, or will be installing a wood bed into my truck and have the same "hauling" issue. If you have a farm and feed supply near you, you might want to inquire about Horse Trailer matting. It's thick, tough, and has lots of cushioning. It comes in different size sheets. You'll need to purchase a slightly over sized piece and cut to fit. Just an idea. I'll be getting some for my truck bed. __________________ 2018 Chevy Crew Cab 2006 Impala SS 1965 Plymouth Sport Fury 1970 Chevy Longhorn Bucket Seats Shoulder Belts Front Tow Hooks Factory Air Factory Speedwarning, Tach & Vaccum Factory Tilt CST Package AM/FM Radio Bumper Guards Richard 70 Longhorn CST Build Adding an AM/FM Decal



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