1981 Chevrolet C50 Pick-up Conversion - Page 15 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

68Timber · 09-09-2012, 08:39 PM

Just found this, awesome work!

Towstrap · 09-09-2012, 11:47 PM

nice build welcome too the big truck club
lol

UPNADM · 09-13-2012, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by superduty_59

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

They will probably appear now that I have finished all the wheels now... That seems to be how things are going on a day to day basis... lol.

A bit of a repeat in the photo department, but I got the front wheels and lugs painted tonight.

UPNADM · 09-10-2012, 09:30 PM

Got home tonight and did a little work on the front of the box. Got it shined up, primed and some paint on it.

Then I set it in place. Tomorrow I will get some carriage bolts and drill and fasten the box to the sub frame.

JRANGER · 09-10-2012, 09:35 PM

aww really no side shot? lol looks great

UPNADM · 09-10-2012, 09:36 PM

Some more pics of the bed on.

Also got some mufflers to tone down a bit of the noise. My neighbors and wife should be happy now... ha!

Question

How much gap is between a the back of the cab and the front of the box on a regular pick up? I am trying to determine my mounting point. Any insight would be appreciated.

JRANGER · 09-10-2012, 09:41 PM

ill go measure mine real quick

JRANGER · 09-10-2012, 09:44 PM

1 1/4" on side

UPNADM · 09-10-2012, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by JRANGER

1 1/4" on side

Thank you for doing that, much appreciated!!

JRANGER · 09-10-2012, 09:48 PM

no problem... How did the height turn out? Are your lines matching up?

UPNADM · 09-10-2012, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by JRANGER

no problem... How did the height turn out? Are your lines matching up?

I am close, looks like I will have to shim it up about 1/4 of an inch. I have something in my shop that will work.

While I wish it was dead on, I am glad I am not over...

JRANGER · 09-10-2012, 10:01 PM

haha isnt that the truth lol GJ man GJ

UPNADM · 09-11-2012, 11:21 PM

Got home and hung some exhaust tonight. I will finish up with the tail pipes tomorrow evening.

Took a video for sound, but it sucked... I will get my wife to do it with her video camera.

JRANGER · 09-11-2012, 11:24 PM

o yeah..so how do you like the sound so far?

UPNADM · 09-11-2012, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by JRANGER

o yeah..so how do you like the sound so far?

A lot quieter... ha.

I won't feel guilty about starting it up after dark now...

Should still have some rasp though.

JRANGER · 09-11-2012, 11:29 PM

nice....Im thinking about getting some thrush mufflers to get a better sound....plus the 2" pipe or whatever it is has to go lol

UPNADM · 09-11-2012, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by JRANGER

nice....Im thinking about getting some thrush mufflers to get a better sound....plus the 2" pipe or whatever it is has to go lol

I like them, they are inexpensive and they fit into my budget build. At the end of the day they make the noise we all want to hear.

Mufflers 35 each, straight stock of pipe 40, misc. clamps etc 20. Way less money then a custom exhaust shop around here.

UPNADM · 09-11-2012, 11:31 PM

These are 2 1/2 from the headers back...

MrBeast · 09-12-2012, 05:23 AM

It won't be long now.

I am waiting to see the paint done, I know that is coming any day.

bucannon · 09-12-2012, 05:45 AM

so after paint, any other big plans for the big truck?

UPNADM · 09-12-2012, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by bucannon

so after paint, any other big plans for the big truck?

Wreaking havoc on the streets of downtown Lindsay... ha.

No, I want to an interior in the truck, dash, door panels, new seat material (cover), carpet. I want to play around with some audio equipment and so on.

Would like to have the windows tinted and have my business logos put on the truck.

My good weather time is coming to an end, so the winter will give me some time to get everything ready for the spring.

I am trying to decide if I should go with a black interior, or brown.

68Timber · 09-12-2012, 08:27 AM

Brown is a good idea. Looking forward to the sunshine pic.

JRANGER · 09-12-2012, 09:13 AM

Yellow and brown go good together but personally I like black! lol

truckzilla · 09-12-2012, 11:03 AM

Good heavens, I am so digging this build! Now this is my kind of truck! I had to subscribe to see how it finishes out! Best of luck because it is awesome!

UPNADM · 09-12-2012, 06:12 PM

Got some tailpipes on, need to do some thinking on how I want to fasten the pipes at the back and how I want the finished product to be.

Here is how it sounds though...

http://youtu.be/apsEutEe9bg

09-09-2012, 08:39 PM	#1
68Timber I know the pieces fit Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MONTGOMERY, AL Posts: 5,523	Re: 1981 Chevrolet C50 Pick-up Conversion Just found this, awesome work! __________________ John 79 2wd Blazer (Bruiser) 85 M1009 Blazer (Sarge) build 74 Honda Z50 build

09-09-2012, 11:47 PM	#2
Towstrap Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: davison Mich Posts: 247	Re: 1981 Chevrolet C50 Pick-up Conversion nice build welcome too the big truck club lol

09-10-2012, 09:30 PM	#4
UPNADM Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lindsay, Ontario Canada Posts: 649	Re: 1981 Chevrolet C50 Pick-up Conversion Got home tonight and did a little work on the front of the box. Got it shined up, primed and some paint on it. Then I set it in place. Tomorrow I will get some carriage bolts and drill and fasten the box to the sub frame. 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

09-10-2012, 09:35 PM	#5
JRANGER Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 3,595	Re: 1981 Chevrolet C50 Pick-up Conversion aww really no side shot? lol looks great __________________ 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

09-10-2012, 09:36 PM	#6
UPNADM Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lindsay, Ontario Canada Posts: 649	Re: 1981 Chevrolet C50 Pick-up Conversion Some more pics of the bed on. Also got some mufflers to tone down a bit of the noise. My neighbors and wife should be happy now... ha! Question How much gap is between a the back of the cab and the front of the box on a regular pick up? I am trying to determine my mounting point. Any insight would be appreciated. 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

09-10-2012, 09:41 PM	#7
JRANGER Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 3,595	Re: 1981 Chevrolet C50 Pick-up Conversion ill go measure mine real quick __________________ 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

09-10-2012, 09:44 PM	#8
JRANGER Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 3,595	Re: 1981 Chevrolet C50 Pick-up Conversion 1 1/4" on side __________________ 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

09-10-2012, 09:48 PM	#10
JRANGER Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 3,595	Re: 1981 Chevrolet C50 Pick-up Conversion no problem... How did the height turn out? Are your lines matching up? __________________ 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

09-10-2012, 10:01 PM	#12
JRANGER Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 3,595	Re: 1981 Chevrolet C50 Pick-up Conversion haha isnt that the truth lol GJ man GJ __________________ 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

09-11-2012, 11:21 PM	#13
UPNADM Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lindsay, Ontario Canada Posts: 649	Re: 1981 Chevrolet C50 Pick-up Conversion Got home and hung some exhaust tonight. I will finish up with the tail pipes tomorrow evening. Took a video for sound, but it sucked... I will get my wife to do it with her video camera. 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

09-11-2012, 11:24 PM	#14
JRANGER Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 3,595	Re: 1981 Chevrolet C50 Pick-up Conversion o yeah..so how do you like the sound so far? __________________ 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

09-11-2012, 11:29 PM	#16
JRANGER Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 3,595	Re: 1981 Chevrolet C50 Pick-up Conversion nice....Im thinking about getting some thrush mufflers to get a better sound....plus the 2" pipe or whatever it is has to go lol __________________ 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

09-11-2012, 11:31 PM	#18
UPNADM Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lindsay, Ontario Canada Posts: 649	Re: 1981 Chevrolet C50 Pick-up Conversion These are 2 1/2 from the headers back... __________________ 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

09-12-2012, 05:23 AM	#19
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 It won't be long now. I am waiting to see the paint done, I know that is coming any day. __________________ "He used to be a pretty nice feller, now he's a welder!"

09-12-2012, 05:45 AM	#20
bucannon Salty Sailor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Savannah, Ga Posts: 603	Re: 1981 Chevrolet C50 Pick-up Conversion so after paint, any other big plans for the big truck? __________________ 86 c-10 Custom Deluxe Savannah, Georgia



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09-12-2012, 08:27 AM	#22
68Timber I know the pieces fit Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MONTGOMERY, AL Posts: 5,523	Re: 1981 Chevrolet C50 Pick-up Conversion Brown is a good idea. Looking forward to the sunshine pic. __________________ John 79 2wd Blazer (Bruiser) 85 M1009 Blazer (Sarge) build 74 Honda Z50 build

09-12-2012, 09:13 AM	#23
JRANGER Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 3,595	Re: 1981 Chevrolet C50 Pick-up Conversion Yellow and brown go good together but personally I like black! lol __________________ 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

09-12-2012, 11:03 AM	#24
truckzilla Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 468	Re: 1981 Chevrolet C50 Pick-up Conversion Good heavens, I am so digging this build! Now this is my kind of truck! I had to subscribe to see how it finishes out! Best of luck because it is awesome!

09-12-2012, 06:12 PM	#25
UPNADM Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lindsay, Ontario Canada Posts: 649	Re: 1981 Chevrolet C50 Pick-up Conversion Got some tailpipes on, need to do some thinking on how I want to fasten the pipes at the back and how I want the finished product to be. Here is how it sounds though... http://youtu.be/apsEutEe9bg __________________ 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 Last edited by UPNADM; 09-12-2012 at 06:13 PM. Reason: link did not work.

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