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**N2TRUX** · 05-09-2004, 10:32 PM

It looks like upping the pressure worked. I was just reading the other thread, and agreed with everything they said. The pressure was low, your fan was too narrow, and you weren't moving fast enough. Looks like you got it now....

dubie · 05-10-2004, 09:07 AM

Yeah I gotter now, but I also ran out of paint. I gotta make a trip to my friendly neighbourhood body shop today and see if I can buy a quart of paint to finish up some touch ups.

dubie · 05-10-2004, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Gee_Emm

Looks good, what are you laying down on the bed?

I haven't decided on that yet Greg. It will either be painted checker plate or wood strips. I am going to focus on getting it running this week and after I have it running and driving, then I will tackle the flatbed

bpmcgee · 05-10-2004, 12:46 PM

...And they all beheld it and said that it was good!

Brian

67chevemall · 05-10-2004, 01:32 PM

Looks great!

That flat deck looks solid as he11!
Any pics of the deck?

**Yukon Jack** · 05-10-2004, 02:01 PM

Big thumbs up!!!

dubie · 05-10-2004, 02:36 PM

hmm i thought I had some close ups pics of the flatbed being constructed on this computer but I guess I don't. The frame is made from 1/8 " X 3 1/4" hand bent C channel. All the corners were coped and welded together. The frame itself weighs about 200 lbs, so by the time I build the front rack, install the rear bumper, and sheet the floor, it should be pushing 400 lbs or so

**Canadian694x4** · 05-10-2004, 04:42 PM

Hey Dubie you still looking for some "helper" springs for coil rear trucks?

dubie · 05-10-2004, 04:45 PM

actually, fellow member "passthebuck" was up here from Winnipeg this past weekend to pick up his free bedsides and dropped off a cherry set of coil overloads for me. So I am no longer searching for a set.

**Canadian694x4** · 05-10-2004, 04:50 PM

Good Deal...was out "junkyarding" and found a set but they were fairly rusty. I suppose could have been blasted clean again. When I saw 'em thought I should ask you if you wanted me to get 'em for ya if you were still looking.

Stanford · 05-10-2004, 04:52 PM

Dubie, do you wet sand that type of paint or just leave it the way it is. Im not to familar with the flats, all I've painted is glossy ppg base/clear.

dubie · 05-10-2004, 04:52 PM

I can hardly wait till it warms up so I can get out junk yarding again. Still sittin around 2 - 4 Celcius with high winds during the day. I have a bunch of old crap to send to the crusher and then look around for new treasures

dubie · 05-10-2004, 04:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stanford

Dubie, do you wet sand that type of paint or just leave it the way it is. Im not to familar with the flats, all I've painted is glossy ppg base/clear.

I have wetsanded some flaws out between coats but the final coat you leave and it dries with a nice suede finish.

Stanford · 05-10-2004, 04:59 PM

I'll have to keep that suede black in mind when I decide what color Im going to pain my flatbed truck. Im also kicking around John Deere green.

Stanford

Bowtie67 · 05-10-2004, 05:54 PM

Good going Dube, looks good. I personally hate doing body work, just don't have the patience for it. I'll do just about anything except body and paint work..

68C15 · 05-10-2004, 08:44 PM

that is some damn good body work, seeing as how black shows every little flaw. I dont see any flaws.

I hope I can do the same .

*Slams_58* · 05-10-2004, 10:13 PM

oh trust me guys ...it's got it's oooooooogly spots too!

The suede kinda hides them a little better tho!

This was my first time doing body work...I hate it and will never do it again..I'm glad I learned on his truck tho!

ChrisK10 · 05-10-2004, 10:40 PM

Looks great! It better be a done deal in a month though!! I'll be up for a "professional" look (yeea right :p)... Oh and I'll need to test drive it as well. Thanks.

*Slams_58* · 05-10-2004, 11:09 PM

ARe you old enought to drive yet Little Boy?

gr8scott51 · 05-10-2004, 11:50 PM

Glad your feeling better about your progress Tim. Looks good. Scott

3100 special · 05-14-2004, 11:14 PM

Looking good. What happened to the "Dancing Fool" avitar?

lux hauler · 05-14-2004, 11:27 PM

Dubie.......looks good!!
You gunna lower it and run some wide whites?

05-09-2004, 10:32 PM	#26
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	It looks like upping the pressure worked. I was just reading the other thread, and agreed with everything they said. The pressure was low, your fan was too narrow, and you weren't moving fast enough. Looks like you got it now.... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

05-10-2004, 09:07 AM	#27
dubie Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 8,855	Yeah I gotter now, but I also ran out of paint. I gotta make a trip to my friendly neighbourhood body shop today and see if I can buy a quart of paint to finish up some touch ups. __________________ My name's Tim and I'm a truckaholic My 56 Chevy shop truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=562795

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67chevemall Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NB Posts: 3,367	Looks great! That flat deck looks solid as he11! Any pics of the deck? __________________ 1968 Chevy C10 307 3ott fleetside 1967 Chevy C/10 V8, 3spd, fleetside lwb.Sold 1967 Chev C/10 step, 383, M21. SOLD

05-10-2004, 02:01 PM	#31
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05-10-2004, 02:36 PM	#32
dubie Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 8,855	hmm i thought I had some close ups pics of the flatbed being constructed on this computer but I guess I don't. The frame is made from 1/8 " X 3 1/4" hand bent C channel. All the corners were coped and welded together. The frame itself weighs about 200 lbs, so by the time I build the front rack, install the rear bumper, and sheet the floor, it should be pushing 400 lbs or so __________________ My name's Tim and I'm a truckaholic My 56 Chevy shop truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=562795

05-10-2004, 12:46 PM	#29
bpmcgee Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 2,181	...And they all beheld it and said that it was good! Brian

05-10-2004, 04:42 PM	#33
Canadian694x4 Born To Lose Club Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta/Oxenden, Ontario, Great White North Posts: 13,308	Hey Dubie you still looking for some "helper" springs for coil rear trucks? __________________ Brian Smith - "Born To Lose" 1969 Chevrolet K10 LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 22 Yrs - 1 of 208 Built & Sold In Canada!- 283 V8/350TH/NP208, 2" All Spring Lift, 32" Good Year MT/R's. 1972 GMC K2500 Custom LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 3 Yrs - 1 of 571 Built & Sold In Canada! - 350 V8/SM465/NP205, 4” Rough Country Lift, 33” Interco TSL Thornbirds 2007.5 GMC Sierra SLE 2500HD 4x4 - Proud Owner For 17 Yrs- 6.6L V8 Duramax Diesel/Allison 1000, 2" Lift, 33" Mickey Thompson MTZ's. 2008 Yamaha Raptor 700r - Proud Owner For 15 Yrs - ITP Mud Lites. 2015 John Deere 1025R - Proud Owner For 8 Yrs - 24HP Diesel/H120/54D/260B/SB1154.

05-10-2004, 04:45 PM	#34
dubie Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 8,855	actually, fellow member "passthebuck" was up here from Winnipeg this past weekend to pick up his free bedsides and dropped off a cherry set of coil overloads for me. So I am no longer searching for a set. __________________ My name's Tim and I'm a truckaholic My 56 Chevy shop truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=562795

05-10-2004, 04:50 PM	#35
Canadian694x4 Born To Lose Club Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta/Oxenden, Ontario, Great White North Posts: 13,308	Good Deal...was out "junkyarding" and found a set but they were fairly rusty. I suppose could have been blasted clean again. When I saw 'em thought I should ask you if you wanted me to get 'em for ya if you were still looking. __________________ Brian Smith - "Born To Lose" 1969 Chevrolet K10 LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 22 Yrs - 1 of 208 Built & Sold In Canada!- 283 V8/350TH/NP208, 2" All Spring Lift, 32" Good Year MT/R's. 1972 GMC K2500 Custom LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 3 Yrs - 1 of 571 Built & Sold In Canada! - 350 V8/SM465/NP205, 4” Rough Country Lift, 33” Interco TSL Thornbirds 2007.5 GMC Sierra SLE 2500HD 4x4 - Proud Owner For 17 Yrs- 6.6L V8 Duramax Diesel/Allison 1000, 2" Lift, 33" Mickey Thompson MTZ's. 2008 Yamaha Raptor 700r - Proud Owner For 15 Yrs - ITP Mud Lites. 2015 John Deere 1025R - Proud Owner For 8 Yrs - 24HP Diesel/H120/54D/260B/SB1154.

05-10-2004, 04:52 PM	#36
Stanford WILLY FOR PRESIDENT!! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Wichita, Kansas Posts: 190	Dubie, do you wet sand that type of paint or just leave it the way it is. Im not to familar with the flats, all I've painted is glossy ppg base/clear. __________________ *"He's a high tech REDNECK."* George Jones '67 C/10 FOR SALE!! $600, runs, strait grill, good parts, or beater truck '68 GMC K25, 4x4, current project '71 Custom/10, Crate 350, My Baby!! '97 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP

05-10-2004, 04:59 PM	#39
Stanford WILLY FOR PRESIDENT!! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Wichita, Kansas Posts: 190	I'll have to keep that suede black in mind when I decide what color Im going to pain my flatbed truck. Im also kicking around John Deere green. Stanford __________________ *"He's a high tech REDNECK."* George Jones '67 C/10 FOR SALE!! $600, runs, strait grill, good parts, or beater truck '68 GMC K25, 4x4, current project '71 Custom/10, Crate 350, My Baby!! '97 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP

05-10-2004, 05:54 PM	#40
Bowtie67 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: NH Posts: 2,266	Good going Dube, looks good. I personally hate doing body work, just don't have the patience for it. I'll do just about anything except body and paint work.. __________________ 1967 C10 - SWBSS Pro Street 427sbc, 700R4 & 4.10 Gears 1948 Chevy FleetMaster Coupe, LS1, (almost done) 1950 Chevy StyleLine Coupe 250/6 3x2 Dueces 2009 Toyota Tundra 1996 Harley RoadKing "I maybe getting old, but I can still burn rubber with the best of them"

05-10-2004, 08:44 PM	#41
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	Smooooth that is some damn good body work, seeing as how black shows every little flaw. I dont see any flaws. I hope I can do the same . __________________ Man rule #77...if you own a 67 stepside with a caddy 472 you will never be in danger of loosing you man card

05-10-2004, 10:13 PM	#42
Slams_58 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2002 Location: I let ya know as soon as I know Posts: 3,593	oh trust me guys ...it's got it's oooooooogly spots too! The suede kinda hides them a little better tho! This was my first time doing body work...I hate it and will never do it again..I'm glad I learned on his truck tho!

05-10-2004, 10:40 PM	#43
ChrisK10 1971 C20 Custom Camper Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Ames/Shenandoah, IA Posts: 1,435	Looks great! It better be a done deal in a month though!! I'll be up for a "professional" look (yeea right :p)... Oh and I'll need to test drive it as well. Thanks. __________________ '71 Chevy C20 Custom Camper, 454, TH400 '97 GMC K1500 5.7L Last edited by ChrisK10; 05-10-2004 at 10:42 PM.



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05-10-2004, 11:09 PM	#44
Slams_58 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2002 Location: I let ya know as soon as I know Posts: 3,593	ARe you old enought to drive yet Little Boy?

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05-14-2004, 11:14 PM	#46
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05-14-2004, 11:27 PM	#47
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