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[GR8-68]

I dig it too, if he wants a laugh just look at the first pic of my rotten rod

[cknfrmr]

thx. yall r to nice.

[GR8-68]

Do not let him fool you, his truck is in much better condition than he gives credit for.

[Lorne]

Larry I'm glad you snuck a couple of pics because it's definitely worth it. Robert it looks like you're well or your way to something great!! Larry I hope you finally got rid of that bug you had.

[GR8-68]

I tried to convince him he needed a build thread

I am feeling a whole lot better today, ready to get back at it

[zicc1835]

Originally Posted by GR8-68

I tried to convince him he needed a build thread

I am feeling a whole lot better today, ready to get back at it

thats great to hear ..look forward to seeing the progress ....i was trying to catch up a little while you were out of action.....

[GR8-68]

After looking at this bumper I had out back and Robert and I discussed I had to hold it up on there and I think I actually like it. It will allow me to build the trailer I have been wanting and an actual way to pull it, plus it goes along with my military theme I am doing. And is not real obtrusive. What is your opinion on it ?

[nlped]

Uggg!!! Robert, they thing is terrible! I'd gladly be a buddy and take that 'junk' off your hands.

JK... Another cool build.

[flashed]

I like it .

[GR8-68]

I will sand blast it and paint it the off white and patina the bumper to match the front

[Oregon 1967 GMC]

Not to sharpshoot you but it doesn't look level against the bed side there. Once you level it off and tuck it in there it should look fine. I'm wondering what to paint mine, the front bumper is chrome. I was thinking of combining the paint colors into the bumper and use Van Halen's guitar style. Probably too weird. I like your military theme, reminds me of the old Willys jeep.

[GR8-68]

Well not much progress today, sand blasted for about 5 minutes and the motor went out on the air compressor So tomorrow I will be working on the air compressor rather than the truck

[GR8-68]

So the rear brake system is coming in today, but instead of the work I was planning to do on my truck some of that time will be replacing the motor on the compressor, 646.00 for a new motor !!!

[zicc1835]

Originally Posted by GR8-68

So the rear brake system is coming in today, but instead of the work I was planning to do on my truck some of that time will be replacing the motor on the compressor, 646.00 for a new motor !!!

0uch!

[GR8-68]

This morning is shop clean up day The new motor is installed on the air compressor and Betty is out gathering some sunshine. It made her smile to see daylight

And plenty of new parts to install

[GR8-68]

Also closing in on time to install the 6.0 in the k10

It is also rolling once again

[MMcMasters]

Originally Posted by GR8-68

This morning is shop clean up day

I usually have done my Spring cleaning by now but with all of the welding, grinding, sanding and painting lately my shop is long overdue too!!

[GR8-68]

Its the little things that bite, sure doesn't look like 152.00

[67ChevyRedneck]

I always hated the wrap arounds a lot of those bumpers had.

Chop the ends off (It even looks like there was a line where they were added??) and its actually a pretty nice/clean looking bumper.

[GR8-68]

I am sure it is not level as the jack is the only thing holding it up there right now.

I have mixed feelings on the wrap around, there is a separation there where you marked the red cutline. I was originally going to use a sport bumper but the more I looked at this and the thoughts of my theme it just seemed to fit, plus it is different and I like to be set apart

[GR8-68]

I got it !!!! Where you marked that X is where I need to mount my whip antenna

[hewittca]

Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

I always hated the wrap arounds a lot of those bumpers had.

Chop the ends off (It even looks like there was a line where they were added??) and its actually a pretty nice/clean looking bumper.

I agree, thats a good looking step bumper without those add on wrap arounds. Perhaps I like it so much because it's the same bumper on my truck. I tucked mine up an additional 2" from the stock location and am really happy with it. I was originally going to swap to a sport bumper but I like the practicality and relative simplicity of this particular step bumper design.

[GR8-68]

I thought of yours earlier, I do really like the look myself to. Does this mean I am getting old !!!???

[zicc1835]

Originally Posted by GR8-68

I thought of yours earlier, I do really like the look myself to. Does this mean I am getting old !!!???

Yes it's not a bad club to be in

[67ChevyRedneck]

OMG, I had one on my truck back in my Clemson days... I had a small triangle shaped Clemson flag on the top. Don't ever talk **** to truckers on I-85... they can dish it out, but they can't take a joke... My top bed rail still has the big 1/2" hole I had to drill for it.