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*rage'nrat638* · 11-30-2003, 02:14 PM

WELL CUT IT UP ....reinforced it....welded it....drilled it....painted it..
rewired the rear of the truck....
about...10 hours invested......

what do you think

*rage'nrat638* · 11-30-2003, 02:16 PM

trailer she's pulling..........WITH THE 85 PRO-STREETER ON IT

TO THE BOARD MEET AT INDY......U GUY'S READY??????

dinnut · 11-30-2003, 03:35 PM

i like it. its pretty nice and very clean

SCOTI · 11-30-2003, 03:39 PM

I only see 1 problem.....

You now have every possible connection known for hooking up trailer lights on that bumper..... sooooooooo, you can't use that as an excuse when someone wants to borrow the truck to pull a trailer

. Looks like a clean install.

*67Fleetsidedream* · 11-30-2003, 03:48 PM

Very clean install

**Canadian694x4** · 11-30-2003, 06:40 PM

Looks wicked man nice work!

**Palf70Step** · 11-30-2003, 07:33 PM

Nice work! Very clean setup.

*rage'nrat638* · 11-30-2003, 07:52 PM

just waiting for the brake controller to get here.....

you know if i hook every thing up with the trailer and the 85 on it...i will want to drive it.....69 with drum brakes all the way around......might not be such a GREAT idea

YOU CAN BET I WILL TAKING A PICTURE OF THE WHOLE RIG SOON....

THANKS GUY'S

lukecp · 11-30-2003, 07:56 PM

Looks very nice....i would have guessed that bumper to be un-modified....good welding skills!

72shadetree · 11-30-2003, 08:37 PM

looks good

TP from Cntl PA · 11-30-2003, 10:30 PM

Beautiful work!!!!!!!! May I ask what brake controller you are using? How many axles is it rated for?

I gotta get the gooseneck ball put in my '71...............My buddy just bought a tri-axle gooseneck, never know when I might need to haul a toy home..............Along with moving cows

*rage'nrat638* · 11-30-2003, 10:43 PM

well the controller in my ZR2 is a hoppy....200.00

the controller i have on order for my 69 now is a powerstop...
got it ordered from northern tool....a heck of a lot cheaper
i figure if i don't like it ,,,i will switch it w/ the ZR2....

link....
http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w...4&storeId=6970

Electronic Trailer Brake Controller
Automatic POWERSTOP™ works with the touch of your foot or fingertip. Gives you stopping power for all electric-brake trailers up to 18,000 lbs. Lighted control bar lets you vary your trailer's braking action. Works with or without braking your tow vehicle. Red LED light indicates amount of power you are applying. Also blinks if a short circuit occurs in the braking system. POWERSTOP™ does not require tapping into your tow vehicle's hydraulic brake system and will not violate your tow vehicle manufacturer's warranty. Easy to install. Works with one, two and three-axle systems and with regular and ABS anti-lock brakes. Mounts anywhere under the dash.
In Stock
Ship Wt. 2.0 lbs
Item# 12494
Discount Price... $59.99
Sale Price... $49.99
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Additional Specifications
Dimensions: 5in. x 4 3/4in. x 1 5/8in. without the mounting bracket
Bracket adds 1/8in. to the length and 1/4in. to the height.

*rage'nrat638* · 12-06-2003, 07:16 PM

got the controller hooked up today ....hooked up the trailer for a little test beat

**Palf70Step** · 12-06-2003, 07:29 PM

Nice looking combo.. That 69 just looks ready to haul!!

Rod · 12-06-2003, 08:18 PM

Looks good,... sure will cut down on bashing the shin into the hitch receiver.

**old Rusty C10** · 12-06-2003, 08:25 PM

nice setup i wish i could have something like that over here!

11-30-2003, 02:14 PM	#1
rage'nrat638 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: THE FALL GUY CHICAGO IL Posts: 5,883	New Tow Bumper For 18' Trailer WELL CUT IT UP ....reinforced it....welded it....drilled it....painted it.. rewired the rear of the truck.... about...10 hours invested...... what do you think Last edited by rage'nrat638; 07-12-2007 at 07:09 AM.

11-30-2003, 02:16 PM	#2
rage'nrat638 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: THE FALL GUY CHICAGO IL Posts: 5,883	trailer she's pulling..........WITH THE 85 PRO-STREETER ON IT TO THE BOARD MEET AT INDY......U GUY'S READY?????? Last edited by rage'nrat638; 07-12-2007 at 07:09 AM.

11-30-2003, 03:35 PM	#3
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	i like it. its pretty nice and very clean __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9"

11-30-2003, 03:39 PM	#4
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,940	I only see 1 problem..... You now have every possible connection known for hooking up trailer lights on that bumper..... sooooooooo, you can't use that as an excuse when someone wants to borrow the truck to pull a trailer . Looks like a clean install. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

11-30-2003, 06:40 PM	#6
Canadian694x4 Born To Lose Club Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta/Oxenden, Ontario, Great White North Posts: 13,306	Looks wicked man nice work! __________________ Brian Smith - "Born To Lose" 1969 Chevrolet K10 LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 20 Yrs - 1 of 208 Built & Sold In Canada! - 283 V8/350TH/NP208, 2" All Spring Lift, 32" Good Year MT/R's. 1972 GMC K2500 Custom LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 2 Yrs - 1 of 571 Built & Sold In Canada! - 350 V8/SM465/NP205, 4” Rough Country Lift, 33” Interco TSL Thornbirds 2007.5 GMC Sierra SLE 2500HD 4x4 - Proud Owner For 15 Yrs - 6.6L V8 Duramax Diesel/Allison 1000, 2" Lift, 33" Mickey Thompson MTZ's. 2008 Yamaha Raptor 700r - Proud Owner For 13 Yrs - ITP Mud Lites. 2015 John Deere 1025R - Proud Owner For 6 Yrs - 24HP Diesel/H120/54D/260B/SB1154.

11-30-2003, 03:48 PM	#5
67Fleetsidedream Wiseass secured himself a BAN Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: MOON!!! Posts: 2,282	Very clean install

11-30-2003, 07:33 PM	#7
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,762	Nice work! Very clean setup. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

11-30-2003, 07:52 PM	#8
rage'nrat638 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: THE FALL GUY CHICAGO IL Posts: 5,883	just waiting for the brake controller to get here..... you know if i hook every thing up with the trailer and the 85 on it...i will want to drive it.....69 with drum brakes all the way around......might not be such a GREAT idea YOU CAN BET I WILL TAKING A PICTURE OF THE WHOLE RIG SOON.... THANKS GUY'S

11-30-2003, 07:56 PM	#9
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	Looks very nice....i would have guessed that bumper to be un-modified....good welding skills! __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

11-30-2003, 08:37 PM	#10
72shadetree KEEP ON TRUCKING Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: martinsville va Posts: 2,563	looks good __________________ 72 cheyenne 2wd lwb 71 k20 sons bassett va

11-30-2003, 10:30 PM	#11
TP from Cntl PA Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Central PA....In the Berg of Nisbet Posts: 790	Beautiful work!!!!!!!! May I ask what brake controller you are using? How many axles is it rated for? I gotta get the gooseneck ball put in my '71...............My buddy just bought a tri-axle gooseneck, never know when I might need to haul a toy home..............Along with moving cows __________________ '72 K-20 EFI'ed 250 Inline/4spd stake body, Farm Truck '71 C-20 Cummins Diesel Powered, In storage thanks to $5.00 diesel! '69 3500 GMC 305V-6/4spd, Still under reconstruction.......... Inlines Rule! 6 soldiers standing is better than 8 laying down!!!!!!!!

11-30-2003, 10:43 PM	#12
rage'nrat638 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: THE FALL GUY CHICAGO IL Posts: 5,883	well the controller in my ZR2 is a hoppy....200.00 the controller i have on order for my 69 now is a powerstop... got it ordered from northern tool....a heck of a lot cheaper i figure if i don't like it ,,,i will switch it w/ the ZR2.... link.... http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w...4&storeId=6970 Electronic Trailer Brake Controller Automatic POWERSTOP™ works with the touch of your foot or fingertip. Gives you stopping power for all electric-brake trailers up to 18,000 lbs. Lighted control bar lets you vary your trailer's braking action. Works with or without braking your tow vehicle. Red LED light indicates amount of power you are applying. Also blinks if a short circuit occurs in the braking system. POWERSTOP™ does not require tapping into your tow vehicle's hydraulic brake system and will not violate your tow vehicle manufacturer's warranty. Easy to install. Works with one, two and three-axle systems and with regular and ABS anti-lock brakes. Mounts anywhere under the dash. In Stock Ship Wt. 2.0 lbs Item# 12494 Discount Price... $59.99 Sale Price... $49.99 110% Guaranteed Lowest Price! Qty Additional Specifications Dimensions: 5in. x 4 3/4in. x 1 5/8in. without the mounting bracket Bracket adds 1/8in. to the length and 1/4in. to the height.

12-06-2003, 07:16 PM	#13
rage'nrat638 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: THE FALL GUY CHICAGO IL Posts: 5,883	got the controller hooked up today ....hooked up the trailer for a little test beat Last edited by rage'nrat638; 07-12-2007 at 07:09 AM.

12-06-2003, 07:29 PM	#14
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,762	Nice looking combo.. That 69 just looks ready to haul!! __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

12-06-2003, 08:18 PM	#15
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	Looks good,... sure will cut down on bashing the shin into the hitch receiver. __________________ Senior active founding member. 70 3/4 ton GMC Suburban 4x4 250/4 spd. 71 1/2 ton Suburban Chevy 4x4, 350/350 72 Chev 1 ton tow truck 402BB w/Holmes 440 wrecker on propane 2005 FLSTSCI Harley Springer 85 FXSB Harley Lowrider 72 Triumph 650 Bonneville 5spd "Poor people don't have hobbies" Quote from wife.



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12-06-2003, 08:25 PM	#16
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,277	nice setup i wish i could have something like that over here! __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

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