Torchered

[67c10rustbuket]

Sweet, what's the specs on the gas filler hinge you used on the tail light? Do you have a better pic of how you installed it?

[RustenPaines]

Originally Posted by 67c10rustbuket

Sweet, what's the specs on the gas filler hinge you used on the tail light? Do you have a better pic of how you installed it?

To be honest it looks like a kitchen cabnet hinge mounted on the bed with an arm. then the arm has a hinge on it where it meets the tail light. Soome rubber stoppers will be added so it does not sit metal on a chropme bumper and some siuper dupoer magnets to hold the light in place when its closed.

[pickup67man]

Nice shop truck. Hello from the tire shop in Tacoma. Now we need an update.
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[RustenPaines]

Originally Posted by pickup67man

Nice shop truck. Hello from the tire shop in Tacoma. Now we need an update.
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God has it been that long since I was up there? Another year and its not done. This is getting expensive.

Metal work is done, headed to blast cab then body work.

[RustenPaines]

A rare day on the Oregon Coast

Can you see what was done? come on its not that tough. Or is it?

[RustenPaines]

Moving the company this week. Needed to drop some parts off at Karolina Kustoms and get them out of my ware house.
The roof had a huge dent in it, sort of resembling a by branch falling on it. Now it looks great.

The rear seam is welded up, just waiting for some led seam sealer.

Lonnie hinted towards getting it in paint about April or May. He even hinted towards a trip to SEMA in November. I'm just shooting for the Portland Roadster show for an attempt to be invited to the Salem Roadster show. Probably the only two shows it will ever be in.

[mud.man.rj]

Man that is one crowded shop.

[RustenPaines]

Received an email from Bonspeeed as well as an email from UPS about 4 parcels shipping. Yahoo some medusa's are heading my way!

[RustenPaines]

Finally and well worth the wait.



Best part of your friends knowing your garage is missing its piece of art.
My BFF is in between homes and he's left his two prize vehicles in my pocesion.

2000.5 Aprilia RSVR

[RustenPaines]

It only took 4 plus years to see what they would look like. Merry Christmas

[67cheby]

Looking great man, nice sheet metal work !

[67cheby]

nice job on the front bumper , i am doing the same thing on my 87 K5 project

[RustenPaines]

Originally Posted by 67cheby

nice job on the front bumper , i am doing the same thing on my 87 K5 project

you know what they say about great minds.

[RustenPaines]

There you go, cabs headed to be blasted and then off to body work.

[RustenPaines]

[oldman3]

Bumper mod looks good...Jim

[67cheby]

narrowed , tucked and frenched !! Totally dig it ! yes great minds ! LOL

[mud.man.rj]

What a totally different bumper, tucks in so nice. Cool custom touch, slow work doing that but well worth it.

[jasonhall]

Looks very nice !!!!
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[RustenPaines]

Thanks for the comments guys. I keep looking at the bumper from the side it it looks like it turns down. Not fully happy with it but I do not know how that could be corrected as it naturaly turns down a bit to clear the lower gill section. What do you guys think?

[c10Dream'n]

Originally Posted by RustenPaines

Thanks for the comments guys. I keep looking at the bumper from the side it it looks like it turns down. Not fully happy with it but I do not know how that could be corrected as it naturaly turns down a bit to clear the lower gill section. What do you guys think?

I don't think it is that big of a deal, and especially to others that won't even notice without being told that there is a slight imperfection. But the imperfection only comes from the builder. LOOKS GREAT!!!!!!

[RustenPaines]

Originally Posted by c10Dream'n

I don't think it is that big of a deal, and especially to others that won't even notice without being told that there is a slight imperfection. But the imperfection only comes from the builder. LOOKS GREAT!!!!!!

I suppose your right. I spoke with the shop he said they had tweeked it after I took the picture and when it get back from being blasted and panels aligned they will revisit it at that time.
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At this point most items have been addressed. One of the last items is the interior. Going for a leather interior with center console. The shifter will no longer be on the steering colum and now will reside on the floor. A 70 chevelle U shifter was choosen to keep it chevy and a stock look.

[RustenPaines]

Spoke with Brad at Bonspeed mid April about the wheels. He said they were in production and should be shipped in a month.

[builtbyKane]

I love the bumper like that. Makes me want to do that to mine.
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[RustenPaines]

Originally Posted by builtbyKane

I love the bumper like that. Makes me want to do that to mine.
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Thank you. It does take a lot of work. Should have seen my eyes bulge when the bill arrived! Well worth it though.
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