1970 VA Longbed Project - Page 18 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Slick67 · 10-28-2009, 10:07 PM

I dunno, maybe a motorcycle mirror might be a cheaper option, according to how they could be installed. $68.27 each. From motoleather.com.
Name: motorcycle-accessories_2066_635112564.gif
Views: 769
Size: 12.8 KB

Name: motorcycle-accessories_2066_635112564.gif
Views: 769
Size: 12.8 KB

gcburdic · 10-28-2009, 09:40 AM

Good luck with those one-piece windows!!!...Heard they were a PITA!!!
Shaved drip rail....whew...you are touturing yourself!!!

Check these mirrors out http://www.billetspecialties.com/ite...id=190&pid=796
They were used on Project copperhead with a striaght arm and the one-piece windows...I think they look awesome!!!

VA72C10 · 10-28-2009, 07:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gcburdic

Good luck with those one-piece windows!!!...Heard they were a PITA!!!
Shaved drip rail....whew...you are touturing yourself!!!

Check these mirrors out http://www.billetspecialties.com/ite...id=190&pid=796
They were used on Project copperhead with a striaght arm and the one-piece windows...I think they look awesome!!!

Those mirrors are nice...now gotta find a cheaper version of them

Good thing is Jason will be doing the majority of the work on the drip rail...bad thing is he won't work for free for some reason

*vegaschevy* · 10-28-2009, 09:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VA72C10

Those mirrors are nice...now gotta find a cheaper version of them

Good thing is Jason will be doing the majority of the work on the drip rail...bad thing is he won't work for free for some reason

Those are very nice mirrors!!

**kev2809** · 10-28-2009, 09:33 PM

those mirrors are nice, but thats a lot of dough!

my67chevytruck · 10-29-2009, 11:24 AM

Who need's Mirrors anyway!

VA72C10 · 10-29-2009, 08:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by my67chevytruck

Who need's Mirrors anyway!

Exactly

Quote:

Originally Posted by gcburdic

OH...you wanted cheaper mirrors...I almost forgot who's build I was following

....j/k.....Yeah...they are expensive, but they looked AWESOME on Project Copperhead w/ one-piece windows!!!(heck they were probably donated....Jonathan, why not try getting Billet Specilities to donate some to the project

)

by the way...I can't let that last comment go either without saying.....psssst...

Okay, okay, I deserved it...

Here's the panel...it will go from right under the angled part of the tailgate to the bottom and end to end....basically looking like one of the flush covers but have the lettering in it.

sourkraut · 10-29-2009, 08:54 PM

that looks awesome I really like it!

VA72C10 · 10-29-2009, 08:58 PM

Here's the concept for the tailgate panel...all molded into the gate of course...not applied to it like it looks in the picture...
I'm not going to paint the lettering a different color...I want it there, but want it to be somewhat subtle as well...

sourkraut · 10-29-2009, 09:17 PM

I really like it

**Hart_Rod** · 11-10-2009, 01:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VA72C10

Exactly

Okay, okay, I deserved it...

Here's the panel...it will go from right under the angled part of the tailgate to the bottom and end to end....basically looking like one of the flush covers but have the lettering in it.

Who built the panel for you, it looks great.

VA72C10 · 11-10-2009, 01:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

Who built the panel for you, it looks great.

It's from the shop Mekdad works at Wayment Mfg. He's not a vendor but I had his card from the radio plate and they were very reasonable for this.
pm me if you want the contact info.

VA72C10 · 10-29-2009, 08:54 PM

Got the last part of the support welded in....a little grinding and it'll be good as new

And the money shot of the rockers w/ the pinch weld shaved.

VA72C10 · 10-29-2009, 08:55 PM

You'll note the upper cab support slightly shows....it will be ground down so that it won't be seen if someone leans down level with the truck at a show

**kev2809** · 10-29-2009, 09:39 PM

awesome idea for the tailgate, thats a really one off piece! i think its gonna go perfect back there

VA72C10 · 10-29-2009, 10:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sourkraut

I really like it

Quote:

Originally Posted by kev2809

awesome idea for the tailgate, thats a really one off piece! i think its gonna go perfect back there

Thanks guys. I've seen similar ideas, but not taken to this level... I have a few other ideas I'm working on right now as well....

Alot of what I'm doing are things that people have done before but I am trying to do some things differently and come up with a clean overall look for the truck that is smooth without being completely shaved...and simple with a little bling and detail here and there

mcbassin · 10-29-2009, 10:13 PM

I love the tailgate insert! I have been known to do a "govament" job in my time too. I have built countless custom chevy parts on vertical machines similar to what you used to cut yours. We just ordered a new 5 axis machining center. I can't wait to see what fun parts we can make on it. (when production slows of course). I really like your project.

0331grunt · 10-30-2009, 07:13 AM

Looking good! I think the insert will look awesome.. keep it up!

VA72C10 · 11-02-2009, 11:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcbassin

I love the tailgate insert! I have been known to do a "govament" job in my time too. I have built countless custom chevy parts on vertical machines similar to what you used to cut yours. We just ordered a new 5 axis machining center. I can't wait to see what fun parts we can make on it. (when production slows of course). I really like your project.

Thanks. I't be nice to have that as a toy...I'd get into trouble though spending all my time playing on it and thinking up ideas...

Quote:

Originally Posted by 0331grunt

Looking good! I think the insert will look awesome.. keep it up!

Thanks...I'm excited to see it painted...I have a good picture of how it's going to look in my head and it's gonna be sweet

my67chevytruck · 11-03-2009, 12:06 AM

looking good. I like the TG insert, looking forward to seeing the finished product. the rockers look good as well....

**lks dcvn** · 11-03-2009, 12:02 PM

Interesting idea on the tailgate insert - should set it off pretty well from the others that you see everyday.

Slick67 · 11-03-2009, 10:35 PM

That tailgate insert is awesome! Really original!

VA72C10 · 11-04-2009, 05:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by my67chevytruck

looking good. I like the TG insert, looking forward to seeing the finished product. the rockers look good as well....

thanks

Quote:

Originally Posted by lks dcvn

Interesting idea on the tailgate insert - should set it off pretty well from the others that you see everyday.

that's what I'm hoping

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slick67

That tailgate insert is awesome! Really original!

Thanks!

brian69longbed · 11-04-2009, 11:23 PM

dang man look at all this tail gate attention your getting ha ha. cool idea. gonna be sweet. how thick is the insert?

VA72C10 · 11-05-2009, 12:00 AM

It is going to replace the entire area from under the angled part of the upper gate to the bottom and from the left to the right side totally. Will be welded flush with the face and the extra will sit inside the gate and not be noticed of course. Had to be that thick for detail to show up and still have good thickness to the panel.

If you look at the blazer picture where I threw the insert in imagine the lettering in the middle w/out being the metal color...the gate will look like that gate w/out the handle and smoothed out....just the lettering in it.

10-28-2009, 10:07 PM	#1
Slick67 Sofa King Crazy!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,090	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project I dunno, maybe a motorcycle mirror might be a cheaper option, according to how they could be installed. $68.27 each. From motoleather.com. __________________ You found the Tater. *My Blazer Build (New)* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654650 *My 67 Build* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335650 67 Chevy LWB big window a/c AKA TOTALLED BY A JACKASS. 1972 2wd Blazer "Porterbuilt and Sloshed"

10-28-2009, 09:40 AM	#2
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project Good luck with those one-piece windows!!!...Heard they were a PITA!!! Shaved drip rail....whew...you are touturing yourself!!! Check these mirrors out http://www.billetspecialties.com/ite...id=190&pid=796 They were used on Project copperhead with a striaght arm and the one-piece windows...I think they look awesome!!! __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present Last edited by gcburdic; 10-28-2009 at 09:42 AM.

10-28-2009, 09:33 PM	#5
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,149	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project those mirrors are nice, but thats a lot of dough! __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]

10-29-2009, 11:24 AM	#6
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project Who need's Mirrors anyway! __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470

10-29-2009, 08:54 PM	#8
sourkraut Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: WI Posts: 1,243	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project that looks awesome I really like it! __________________ "The way it is" truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=359200

10-29-2009, 08:58 PM	#9
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project Here's the concept for the tailgate panel...all molded into the gate of course...not applied to it like it looks in the picture... I'm not going to paint the lettering a different color...I want it there, but want it to be somewhat subtle as well... Attached Images __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA. Last edited by VA72C10; 10-29-2009 at 10:05 PM.

10-29-2009, 09:17 PM	#10
sourkraut Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: WI Posts: 1,243	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project I really like it __________________ "The way it is" truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=359200

10-29-2009, 08:54 PM	#13
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project Got the last part of the support welded in....a little grinding and it'll be good as new And the money shot of the rockers w/ the pinch weld shaved. __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

10-29-2009, 08:55 PM	#14
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project You'll note the upper cab support slightly shows....it will be ground down so that it won't be seen if someone leans down level with the truck at a show __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

10-29-2009, 09:39 PM	#15
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,149	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project awesome idea for the tailgate, thats a really one off piece! i think its gonna go perfect back there __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]

10-29-2009, 10:13 PM	#17
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project I love the tailgate insert! I have been known to do a "govament" job in my time too. I have built countless custom chevy parts on vertical machines similar to what you used to cut yours. We just ordered a new 5 axis machining center. I can't wait to see what fun parts we can make on it. (when production slows of course). I really like your project. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

10-30-2009, 07:13 AM	#18
0331grunt Now what?? Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Webbers Falls, OK Posts: 579	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project Looking good! I think the insert will look awesome.. keep it up! __________________ 69 Long Fleet - Project 06 Ram 1ton Cummins 4x4-DD 01 Tahoe- wifes "The quality of a persons life is in direct proportion to their commitment to excellence, regardless of their chosen field of endeavor." ~ Vince Lombardi "A dream doesn't become reality through magic, it takes sweat, determination and hard work." ~ Colin Powell my, um, build USMC OIF Veteran SEMPER FI!

11-03-2009, 12:06 AM	#20
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project looking good. I like the TG insert, looking forward to seeing the finished product. the rockers look good as well.... __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470

11-03-2009, 12:02 PM	#21
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,339	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project Interesting idea on the tailgate insert - should set it off pretty well from the others that you see everyday.

11-03-2009, 10:35 PM	#22
Slick67 Sofa King Crazy!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,090	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project That tailgate insert is awesome! Really original! __________________ You found the Tater. *My Blazer Build (New)* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654650 *My 67 Build* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335650 67 Chevy LWB big window a/c AKA TOTALLED BY A JACKASS. 1972 2wd Blazer "Porterbuilt and Sloshed"



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

11-04-2009, 11:23 PM	#24
brian69longbed Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: chino ca Posts: 215	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project dang man look at all this tail gate attention your getting ha ha. cool idea. gonna be sweet. how thick is the insert? __________________ 69' 1/2 ton LONGBED__ _______ \|__\__ \|__(O)______(O)] My build thread: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=354115

11-05-2009, 12:00 AM	#25
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project It is going to replace the entire area from under the angled part of the upper gate to the bottom and from the left to the right side totally. Will be welded flush with the face and the extra will sit inside the gate and not be noticed of course. Had to be that thick for detail to show up and still have good thickness to the panel. If you look at the blazer picture where I threw the insert in imagine the lettering in the middle w/out being the metal color...the gate will look like that gate w/out the handle and smoothed out....just the lettering in it. __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.