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Old 08-29-2012, 09:10 AM   #326
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Re: 1981 Chevrolet C50 Pick-up Conversion
Got up early this morning, got a little wire wheeling done on the frame.

Also drained the fuel tank... a nice shade of dirty brown mixed with that stale varnishy smell. 10 gallons later it was empty.

I will bring home some fresh fuel tonight.

Never ask for permission, just do it!
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Old 08-29-2012, 09:12 AM   #327
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I like how you think....Good job with the early morning work
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Old 08-29-2012, 11:51 AM   #328
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Just booked my annual trip to the 2012 SEMA show. Anyone else going? Let me know, would love to meet up in person.
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Old 08-30-2012, 10:15 AM   #329
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Its easier to ask for forgiveness then to ask for permission
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Old 08-31-2012, 01:11 AM   #330
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Removed some excess cargo...
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Old 08-31-2012, 01:18 AM   #331
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SWEET! Getting close now isn't it.
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Old 08-31-2012, 01:23 AM   #332
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SWEET! Getting close now isn't it.
Lets just hope I measured right... ha!!!
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Old 08-31-2012, 01:52 AM   #333
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Lets just hope I measured right... ha!!!
I think you need to throw the bed on, do a test fit and give us pictures. If you start now you should be able to do so by the time I wake up...
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Old 08-31-2012, 07:36 AM   #334
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I think you need to throw the bed on, do a test fit and give us pictures. If you start now you should be able to do so by the time I wake up...

hahahaahah!!!!!!

Yeah for real..>Stop slacking...lol

Good Job
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Old 09-04-2012, 11:55 PM   #335
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After a long weekend of thinking about everything I would like to be doing on my truck, I finally got to it tonight.

Before....
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Old 09-05-2012, 12:01 AM   #336
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After...

Painted with Tremclad (Rustoleum), thinned out with paint thinner and brushed...

Got a couple coats on, need to touch up I am sure in the daylight.
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Old 09-05-2012, 12:03 AM   #337
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Old 09-05-2012, 12:05 AM   #338
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Old 09-05-2012, 01:18 AM   #339
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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!
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Old 09-05-2012, 09:02 PM   #340
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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...
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Old 09-05-2012, 09:03 PM   #341
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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.
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Old 09-05-2012, 09:26 PM   #342
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holy hell i love your idea!!!!!! this is such a great project!!!!!! subscribing
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Old 09-05-2012, 10:41 PM   #343
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You've hooked me! I've started looking for converted C50 lol.
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Old 09-05-2012, 10:43 PM   #344
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i like the black hubs and those spikes...yeah buddy
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Old 09-06-2012, 06:38 AM   #345
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Sick! I know where there are two of these trucks currently, I beleive they are 60s though....hmmmm
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Old 09-06-2012, 08:57 AM   #346
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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.
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Old 09-06-2012, 09:05 AM   #347
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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.
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Old 09-06-2012, 01:34 PM   #348
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Sweet, the wheels are looking great!
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Old 09-06-2012, 03:24 PM   #349
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Can you get those spikes in black
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Old 09-06-2012, 03:26 PM   #350
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Can you get those spikes in black
I honestly do not know. I never looked. I wanted chrome.
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