Slosh Tubz SEMA 2015 Build "BOOSTED BERTHA" - Page 12 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Elliot949** · 12-02-2014, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by 67cheby

Now here is a GREAT day !!! A HUGE thanks to our friends at LMC Truck ! I can not wait to start unpacking ! BOOSTED BERTHA's first motherload of parts !

is LMC trucks on board as a sponsor???

UKNOWME · 12-28-2014, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Elliot949

is LMC trucks on board as a sponsor???

I'm curious to know the answer to that question as well.

**67cheby** · 12-17-2014, 01:51 PM

Finally its done...I hate that point where I am waiting on everything !!! Just got all of Boosted Berthas parts back from glass bead blasting ! There were a few extra spots of rust that I didn't anticitpate but all in all she is pretty good !

**clemdaddy** · 12-17-2014, 01:57 PM

your stuff looks a lot better than most that we start out with around here. i hope you get it in primer pretty quick. see you did some steel wheels... hmmmm, makes me wonder what you're up to... guess i better get up there and check it out.

**Elliot949** · 12-17-2014, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by 67cheby

Finally its done...I hate that point where I am waiting on everything !!! Just got all of Boosted Berthas parts back from glass bead blasting ! There were a few extra spots of rust that I didn't anticitpate but all in all she is pretty good !

Very nice....

mooseknuckles · 12-17-2014, 06:21 PM

there goes all that nice patina...

**67cheby** · 12-17-2014, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by watahyahknow

you could use some thin stainless steel cables that feed through some metal pipes intoo the bodywork

That's an idea

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Originally Posted by oldman3

Hey Mike, sheet metal looks real good. I used stuff from WOW products for my latch and tailgate props. Here's a link to their site Here's a couple pics showing how it looks in my truck...Jim http://www.wow-products.com/images/latch_schematic.gif

cool , thanks !

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Originally Posted by oldman3

Forget to mention that I used the same set-up on Jimbo's step-side, let me know if you want to see the pics...Jim

I will do !

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Originally Posted by mooseknuckles

there goes all that nice patina...

LOL... I thought about calling this build Patina X !

CheyenneShop · 12-23-2014, 06:48 PM

Keep up the great work Mike!!

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**67cheby** · 12-23-2014, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by CheyenneShop

Keep up the great work Mike!!

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Thanks man, that was a lot of fun ! Thanks for having us !

Low Elco · 12-17-2014, 02:02 PM

Dontcha just love that fresh clean metal feeling? For me, that's where it turns the corner from rusty pos to decent project, ready to move forward. Eagerly await the next installment!

**67cheby** · 12-17-2014, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by clemdaddy

your stuff looks a lot better than most that we start out with around here. i hope you get it in primer pretty quick. see you did some steel wheels... hmmmm, makes me wonder what you're up to... guess i better get up there and check it out.

You had better I might need a few things from you ! LOL

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Originally Posted by Low Elco

Dontcha just love that fresh clean metal feeling? For me, that's where it turns the corner from rusty pos to decent project, ready to move forward. Eagerly await the next installment!

I do, I do, and this glass bead left it so much smoother then the sand that I have done in the past ! I cant wait to start welding in all those LMC Truck patch panels !

**67cheby** · 12-17-2014, 02:04 PM

Next stop is Street Driven Customs where Gary Angel will be laying down some Epoxy primer

**67cheby** · 12-17-2014, 03:22 PM

What is everyone using to latch their tailgates after you shave the chains ? I want something that is super clean, any ideas ?

jkeating1 · 01-01-2015, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by 67cheby

What is everyone using to latch their tailgates after you shave the chains ? I want something that is super clean, any ideas ?

Linear actuators mounted parallel to the frame, inside the frame channel. With remotes!

Modges'66 · 01-02-2015, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by jkeating1

Linear actuators mounted parallel to the frame, inside the frame channel. With remotes!

That is a great idea, and would be very slick, and I also thought along those same lines for my truck for a long time!
But, until you start trying to fab something like this up while trying to maintain a deadline, and then realize that unless you have the tailgate continuously going up & down all day long, 95% of the public will never notice, or care.
That is when I focused on mods that 95% of the public WOULD notice, like shaved door handles, and filled seams...
Just my .02 cents worth.

**67cheby** · 01-03-2015, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Elliot949

Well... that does seem a little high but I sent 2 "Custom Camper" emblems that Advanced Plating that you see all the time on TV and paid 400.00 to have them done and I have to say on a 1-10 scale I would give it a 8...
I see !
What I have seen of this companies work they are worth the extra couple hundred you would spend...

it just seems like a lot to spend on plating a grill......

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Originally Posted by duallyjams

http://www.advancedplating.com/site/
when I called they asked what I was building and what it was going to be used for, after talking to them they actually refer me to another chrome plating shop as the mostly do high end builds.

WOW, I know I cant afford their prices !

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Originally Posted by clemdaddy

thats just who i was gonna recommend. steve whitney at whitworx, great guy and great work, i use them all the time. call me first... i think he's about 2 months out right now.

and no worries... i'll find you a decent fender.

I am sure they would do a great job, I just cant stomach that much for a grill .

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Originally Posted by jlsanborn

Holy smokes, CHA-CHING on the plating buiz! Sponsorship? Tubz has lots of reach man! Sell it!

LOL, no luck so far !

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Originally Posted by jtp67-72

this was gone to advanced for 22 wks....sat in line for 20 of those....their the #1 plater in country......and u pay for it......$875 but its flawless.....if u find another plater let me know.....the waiting nearly killed me with this...jim

It looks AMAZING !

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Originally Posted by Elliot949

I will NEVER use Advanced again...

ooops....that doesn't sound good !

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Originally Posted by ksbrktracer

I have used John Wright's Custom Chrome Plating , Grafton Ohio. 440-926-3116.

They did the chrome on the 57 Chevy Truck Quicksilver also. Finished in the Great 8 and won Barrett-Jackson Hot August Nights.

I have been very happy with the work they have done for me ..... Highly recommend them.

Thanks , I will check them out !

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Originally Posted by jkeating1

Linear actuators mounted parallel to the frame, inside the frame channel. With remotes!

well , that would be pretty cool !

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Originally Posted by watahyahknow

yeah you could hide the arms for those behind the rearbumper or inside the rear bodywork of the bed

great ideas

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Originally Posted by rmvlt1100

Very nice build will be watching.

Thanks man !

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Originally Posted by Modges'66

That is a great idea, and would be very slick, and I also thought along those same lines for my truck for a long time!
But, until you start trying to fab something like this up while trying to maintain a deadline, and then realize that unless you have the tailgate continuously going up & down all day long, 95% of the public will never notice, or care.
That is when I focused on mods that 95% of the public WOULD notice, like shaved door handles, and filled seams...
Just my .02 cents worth.

I agree

Modges'66 · 12-17-2014, 03:52 PM

Posts 93-104 of my build shows what I am using!
I think it is pretty nice anyways!

**67cheby** · 12-17-2014, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Modges'66

Posts 93-104 of my build shows what I am using!
I think it is pretty nice anyways!

Thanks, I checked it out ! NICE WORK !

**oldman3** · 12-17-2014, 05:27 PM

Hey Mike, sheet metal looks real good. I used stuff from WOW products for my latch and tailgate props. Here's a link to their site Here's a couple pics showing how it looks in my truck...Jim http://www.wow-products.com/images/latch_schematic.gif

watahyahknow · 12-17-2014, 04:13 PM

you could use some thin stainless steel cables that feed through some metal pipes intoo the bodywork

**oldman3** · 12-17-2014, 05:48 PM

Forget to mention that I used the same set-up on Jimbo's step-side, let me know if you want to see the pics...Jim

BigDaddyV · 12-24-2014, 01:26 PM

Lookin good Mike! Wish I could come help out! Can't wait to see more

**67cheby** · 12-28-2014, 07:24 PM

Yes , LMC Truck has been a part of our last couple builds ! great people with great parts !

**Elliot949** · 12-28-2014, 07:26 PM

Kewl...

**clemdaddy** · 12-28-2014, 07:37 PM

welcome home... salvaging' next weekend? i know you need stuff...

12-17-2014, 01:51 PM	#3
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: Slosh Tubz SEMA 2015 Build "BOOSTED BERTHA" Finally its done...I hate that point where I am waiting on everything !!! Just got all of Boosted Berthas parts back from glass bead blasting ! There were a few extra spots of rust that I didn't anticitpate but all in all she is pretty good ! Attached Images __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

12-17-2014, 01:57 PM	#4
clemdaddy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Fayetteville, Arkansas Posts: 1,923	Re: Slosh Tubz SEMA 2015 Build "BOOSTED BERTHA" your stuff looks a lot better than most that we start out with around here. i hope you get it in primer pretty quick. see you did some steel wheels... hmmmm, makes me wonder what you're up to... guess i better get up there and check it out.

12-17-2014, 06:21 PM	#6
mooseknuckles Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: ottawa,canada Posts: 4,550	Re: Slosh Tubz SEMA 2015 Build "BOOSTED BERTHA" there goes all that nice patina... __________________ my build threads '86 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415628 '67 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=635078 '63 GMC http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=674682

12-23-2014, 06:48 PM	#8
CheyenneShop Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 638	Re: Slosh Tubz SEMA 2015 Build "BOOSTED BERTHA" Keep up the great work Mike!! __________________ 72 Cheyenne shorty "*CheyLow" 72 3/4 long 4X4 69 SWB "Prospector" 68 C/10 shorty - "Picacho"* http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428379 *sold to "93redsled"* Have you heard about *C10 Talk? C10 Talk* is a podcast all about C10 Trucks, the builders, the vendors, and most importantly the C10 Community. Check us out online at www.c10talk.com

12-17-2014, 02:02 PM	#10
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: Slosh Tubz SEMA 2015 Build "BOOSTED BERTHA" Dontcha just love that fresh clean metal feeling? For me, that's where it turns the corner from rusty pos to decent project, ready to move forward. Eagerly await the next installment! __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

12-17-2014, 02:04 PM	#12
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: Slosh Tubz SEMA 2015 Build "BOOSTED BERTHA" Next stop is Street Driven Customs where Gary Angel will be laying down some Epoxy primer Attached Images __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

12-17-2014, 03:22 PM	#13
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: Slosh Tubz SEMA 2015 Build "BOOSTED BERTHA" What is everyone using to latch their tailgates after you shave the chains ? I want something that is super clean, any ideas ? __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

12-17-2014, 03:52 PM	#17
Modges'66 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan, otherwise known as Beer City U.S.A. Posts: 1,081	Re: Slosh Tubz SEMA 2015 Build "BOOSTED BERTHA" Posts 93-104 of my build shows what I am using! I think it is pretty nice anyways! __________________ My Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=512904

12-17-2014, 05:27 PM	#19
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,559	Re: Slosh Tubz SEMA 2015 Build "BOOSTED BERTHA" Hey Mike, sheet metal looks real good. I used stuff from WOW products for my latch and tailgate props. Here's a link to their site Here's a couple pics showing how it looks in my truck...Jim http://www.wow-products.com/images/latch_schematic.gif Attached Images __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

12-17-2014, 04:13 PM	#20
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: Slosh Tubz SEMA 2015 Build "BOOSTED BERTHA" you could use some thin stainless steel cables that feed through some metal pipes intoo the bodywork __________________ i got a job again and having fun at it too idea's for the trucks and the order of things to do are taking shape and get closer to being realized , a few more months and i be able to start building for real i complete 2 of the trucks intoo running fashion one custom and one basicly stock the thirth will be sacrificed for parts

12-17-2014, 05:48 PM	#21
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,559	Re: Slosh Tubz SEMA 2015 Build "BOOSTED BERTHA" Forget to mention that I used the same set-up on Jimbo's step-side, let me know if you want to see the pics...Jim __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

12-24-2014, 01:26 PM	#22
BigDaddyV Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Grand Island, Ne. Posts: 1,110	Re: Slosh Tubz SEMA 2015 Build "BOOSTED BERTHA" Lookin good Mike! Wish I could come help out! Can't wait to see more __________________ *J. Vess, 6'6", Gearhead, Welder, Fabricator, Nutcase* 1955 Chevy Stepside "Dudley" My daily http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=760288 1972 Chevy C10, Project "Chevro~Layed out" Nether Storm Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...23#post6007523

12-28-2014, 07:24 PM	#23
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: Slosh Tubz SEMA 2015 Build "BOOSTED BERTHA" Yes , LMC Truck has been a part of our last couple builds ! great people with great parts ! __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

12-28-2014, 07:26 PM	#24
Elliot949 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Winfield, Ks. Posts: 4,162	Re: Slosh Tubz SEMA 2015 Build "BOOSTED BERTHA" Kewl... __________________ Dan Johnston... Owner of My Dad's- '67 Chevy C-20 Custom Camper Short Fleetside Pickup PAPA J And our newest addition a- '71 Chevy CST/10 Short Fleetside Pickup Haulin' SOLD Papa J's Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=612847 Haulin's Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=671130SOLD B Bears Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=744210

12-28-2014, 07:37 PM	#25
clemdaddy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Fayetteville, Arkansas Posts: 1,923	Re: Slosh Tubz SEMA 2015 Build "BOOSTED BERTHA" welcome home... salvaging' next weekend? i know you need stuff...



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