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MrBeast · 09-05-2012, 01:18 AM

Man that thing is looking slick now.

you are in those stages where you are so close you can taste it, yet everything seems to take so long!

UPNADM · 09-05-2012, 09:02 PM

I am starting to get the rear of this truck back together... Got a few more licks of paint onto my frame.

I decided to start on the refinishing of my wheels. Started with the inner rear wheels, hope to start get the outer done tomorrow night.

This may not be everyone's cup of tea, but I think it is going to stand out... See attached...

UPNADM · 09-05-2012, 09:03 PM

I think the yellow will go with the black hubs... but that is just me.

To set everything off, today I ordered 30 of these.

motornut · 09-06-2012, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by UPNADM

I think the yellow will go with the black hubs... but that is just me.

To set everything off, today I ordered 30 of these.

nice!

exfordman · 09-05-2012, 09:26 PM

holy hell i love your idea!!!!!! this is such a great project!!!!!! subscribing

tylervalo · 09-05-2012, 10:41 PM

You've hooked me! I've started looking for converted C50 lol.
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JRANGER · 09-05-2012, 10:43 PM

i like the black hubs and those spikes...yeah buddy

Darkrider · 09-06-2012, 06:38 AM

Sick! I know where there are two of these trucks currently, I beleive they are 60s though....hmmmm
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**N2TRUX** · 09-06-2012, 08:57 AM

You had me hooked with the gray. I think you lost me with the yellow. Your truck, your call, but thats a bit to tangy for me.

MrBeast · 09-06-2012, 01:34 PM

Sweet, the wheels are looking great!

okndnx · 09-06-2012, 03:24 PM

Can you get those spikes in black

UPNADM · 09-06-2012, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by okndnx

Can you get those spikes in black

I honestly do not know. I never looked. I wanted chrome.

**LEEVON** · 09-06-2012, 03:41 PM

Holy smokes, this is a monstrous undertaking and cool too. How did I miss it? I better not keep reading, if I got a bug and came home with one of these Mrs. Leevon would have her bags packed before it was all the way in the garage (if I had one big enough for it). LOL

UPNADM · 09-06-2012, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by LEEVON

Holy smokes, this is a monstrous undertaking and cool too. How did I miss it? I better not keep reading, if I got a bug and came home with one of these Mrs. Leevon would have her bags packed before it was all the way in the garage (if I had one big enough for it). LOL

I think my wife is the opposite... She likes it when I have a project, keeps her free time and mine separate.

**truckfan** · 09-06-2012, 05:10 PM

Here you go dreamers..... Start with a C-60 with a 350 and a 5 and 2, with 7500 (not thousand) miles! you would be so far ahead on mechanicals and body work. It does not have Budd wheels, but it is so slick

http://www.govdeals.com/index.cfm?fa...=6&acctid=3544

Bigasstrux · 09-06-2012, 05:28 PM

I have in my shop a 1978 Chevy C65, powered by a Detroit Diesel 453T, Allison AT545 Transmission. It's an ex-firetruck with less than 3000 miles on it. A very rare truck with factory A/C.
Good trucks are out there, you just have to hunt them down.

JRANGER · 09-06-2012, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Bigasstrux

I have in my shop a 1978 Chevy C65, powered by a Detroit Diesel 453T, Allison AT545 Transmission. It's an ex-firetruck with less than 3000 miles on it. A very rare truck with factory A/C.
Good trucks are out there, you just have to hunt them down.

SHOWOFF!! lol

UPNADM · 09-06-2012, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Bigasstrux

I have in my shop a 1978 Chevy C65, powered by a Detroit Diesel 453T, Allison AT545 Transmission. It's an ex-firetruck with less than 3000 miles on it. A very rare truck with factory A/C.
Good trucks are out there, you just have to hunt them down.

Sweet ride!

UPNADM · 09-07-2012, 11:58 PM

Nothing too exciting tonight... Stripped, primed and painted the outer dual wheels.

Shined up my lugs and put some paint to them. Will get the rear wheels on tomorrow, and then hopefully get some progress done on the box. I would like to see it drilled and bolted to the sub frame this weekend.

I hope my lug covers come soon, looking forward to seeing them on the truck.

UPNADM · 09-09-2012, 09:49 AM

Got the wheels on yesterday, that is about it...

UPNADM · 09-09-2012, 09:52 AM

Shortly after getting my wheels on a bunch of loons showed up at the shop.... Not much got done after that... ha.

But we did get this photo of a dare to funnel a beer out using my shop funnel. I wonder how he feels today....

JRANGER · 09-09-2012, 10:09 AM

ROFL!!! That is cool but nasty....o lord the chemicals

UPNADM · 09-09-2012, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by JRANGER

ROFL!!! That is cool but nasty....o lord the chemicals

That it is... I just finished pouring fuel into the tank to start it up for the boys... That lad is daring individual.

There have been several dares and bets over the years with these guys.

UPNADM · 09-09-2012, 06:40 PM

Got a little afternoon motivation. Put some color to the back of the cab. Hoping to the the front of the box painted, possibly tomorrow night.

Getting closer...

superduty_59 · 09-09-2012, 07:35 PM

Some polished aluminum Alcoa's would look sweet on there!

09-05-2012, 01:18 AM	#1
MrBeast high-Tech Red Neck Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Livingston, MT/On my boat WA/BC/AK Posts: 2,294	Re: 1981 Chevrolet C50 Pick-up Conversion Man that thing is looking slick now. you are in those stages where you are so close you can taste it, yet everything seems to take so long! __________________ "He used to be a pretty nice feller, now he's a welder!"

09-05-2012, 09:02 PM	#2
UPNADM Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lindsay, Ontario Canada Posts: 649	Re: 1981 Chevrolet C50 Pick-up Conversion I am starting to get the rear of this truck back together... Got a few more licks of paint onto my frame. I decided to start on the refinishing of my wheels. Started with the inner rear wheels, hope to start get the outer done tomorrow night. This may not be everyone's cup of tea, but I think it is going to stand out... See attached... Attached Images __________________ 1981 C50 Conversion http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=503247 1962 Grumman Olson http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=613242

09-05-2012, 09:03 PM	#3
UPNADM Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lindsay, Ontario Canada Posts: 649	Re: 1981 Chevrolet C50 Pick-up Conversion I think the yellow will go with the black hubs... but that is just me. To set everything off, today I ordered 30 of these. Attached Images __________________ 1981 C50 Conversion http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=503247 1962 Grumman Olson http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=613242

09-05-2012, 09:26 PM	#5
exfordman Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Lincoln Nebraska Posts: 39	Re: 1981 Chevrolet C50 Pick-up Conversion holy hell i love your idea!!!!!! this is such a great project!!!!!! subscribing __________________ I used to be a ford man... then i learned a thing or two -81 K10 350, DD, will be mildly modified... eventually

09-05-2012, 10:41 PM	#6
tylervalo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Knoxville, Tn Posts: 408	Re: 1981 Chevrolet C50 Pick-up Conversion You've hooked me! I've started looking for converted C50 lol. Posted via Mobile Device

09-05-2012, 10:43 PM	#7
JRANGER Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 3,595	Re: 1981 Chevrolet C50 Pick-up Conversion i like the black hubs and those spikes...yeah buddy __________________ PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULIN http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=306320 Gemini - 1978 GMC C15 High Sierra - 305 c/e - Given to Mother Electra - 1967 Mustang Coupe - 302/w 3 speed Build Chyna - 1968 Chevy C20 Long Stepper

09-06-2012, 06:38 AM	#8
Darkrider Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 86	Re: 1981 Chevrolet C50 Pick-up Conversion Sick! I know where there are two of these trucks currently, I beleive they are 60s though....hmmmm Posted via Mobile Device __________________ '84 Chevy Custom Deluxe 10 "Frankenstein" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=690587 '69 Chevy C10

09-06-2012, 08:57 AM	#9
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: 1981 Chevrolet C50 Pick-up Conversion You had me hooked with the gray. I think you lost me with the yellow. Your truck, your call, but thats a bit to tangy for me. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

09-06-2012, 01:34 PM	#10
MrBeast high-Tech Red Neck Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Livingston, MT/On my boat WA/BC/AK Posts: 2,294	Re: 1981 Chevrolet C50 Pick-up Conversion Sweet, the wheels are looking great! __________________ "He used to be a pretty nice feller, now he's a welder!"

09-06-2012, 03:24 PM	#11
okndnx Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Skiatook Oklahoma Posts: 33	Re: 1981 Chevrolet C50 Pick-up Conversion Can you get those spikes in black

09-06-2012, 03:41 PM	#13
LEEVON Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,887	Re: 1981 Chevrolet C50 Pick-up Conversion Holy smokes, this is a monstrous undertaking and cool too. How did I miss it? I better not keep reading, if I got a bug and came home with one of these Mrs. Leevon would have her bags packed before it was all the way in the garage (if I had one big enough for it). LOL __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

09-06-2012, 05:10 PM	#15
truckfan Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lawrence KS Posts: 821	Re: 1981 Chevrolet C50 Pick-up Conversion Here you go dreamers..... Start with a C-60 with a 350 and a 5 and 2, with 7500 (not thousand) miles! you would be so far ahead on mechanicals and body work. It does not have Budd wheels, but it is so slick http://www.govdeals.com/index.cfm?fa...=6&acctid=3544 __________________ 1981 Chevy C30 440 Holmes 42K one owner miles

09-06-2012, 05:28 PM	#16
Bigasstrux Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Salvisa, Ky Posts: 131	Re: 1981 Chevrolet C50 Pick-up Conversion I have in my shop a 1978 Chevy C65, powered by a Detroit Diesel 453T, Allison AT545 Transmission. It's an ex-firetruck with less than 3000 miles on it. A very rare truck with factory A/C. Good trucks are out there, you just have to hunt them down. Attached Images

09-07-2012, 11:58 PM	#19
UPNADM Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lindsay, Ontario Canada Posts: 649	Re: 1981 Chevrolet C50 Pick-up Conversion Nothing too exciting tonight... Stripped, primed and painted the outer dual wheels. Shined up my lugs and put some paint to them. Will get the rear wheels on tomorrow, and then hopefully get some progress done on the box. I would like to see it drilled and bolted to the sub frame this weekend. I hope my lug covers come soon, looking forward to seeing them on the truck. Attached Images __________________ 1981 C50 Conversion http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=503247 1962 Grumman Olson http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=613242

09-09-2012, 09:49 AM	#20
UPNADM Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lindsay, Ontario Canada Posts: 649	Re: 1981 Chevrolet C50 Pick-up Conversion Got the wheels on yesterday, that is about it... Attached Images __________________ 1981 C50 Conversion http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=503247 1962 Grumman Olson http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=613242



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09-09-2012, 09:52 AM	#21
UPNADM Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lindsay, Ontario Canada Posts: 649	Re: 1981 Chevrolet C50 Pick-up Conversion Shortly after getting my wheels on a bunch of loons showed up at the shop.... Not much got done after that... ha. But we did get this photo of a dare to funnel a beer out using my shop funnel. I wonder how he feels today.... Attached Images __________________ 1981 C50 Conversion http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=503247 1962 Grumman Olson http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=613242

09-09-2012, 10:09 AM	#22
JRANGER Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 3,595	Re: 1981 Chevrolet C50 Pick-up Conversion ROFL!!! That is cool but nasty....o lord the chemicals __________________ PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULIN http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=306320 Gemini - 1978 GMC C15 High Sierra - 305 c/e - Given to Mother Electra - 1967 Mustang Coupe - 302/w 3 speed Build Chyna - 1968 Chevy C20 Long Stepper

09-09-2012, 06:40 PM	#24
UPNADM Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lindsay, Ontario Canada Posts: 649	Re: 1981 Chevrolet C50 Pick-up Conversion Got a little afternoon motivation. Put some color to the back of the cab. Hoping to the the front of the box painted, possibly tomorrow night. Getting closer... Attached Images __________________ 1981 C50 Conversion http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=503247 1962 Grumman Olson http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=613242

09-09-2012, 07:35 PM	#25
superduty_59 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Mount Victory, Ohio Posts: 101	Re: 1981 Chevrolet C50 Pick-up Conversion Some polished aluminum Alcoa's would look sweet on there!

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