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XXL · 03-21-2007, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by basketcase

I like the rounded ends that follow the form of the fenders. Is this pan available commercially or did you make it. The filler panels on the fender bottoms look cool too.

Are you talking about my truck or 67chevemall's?

**Hart_Rod** · 08-07-2006, 06:30 PM

GoodMark sells them. It might cost more, but will save you time cutting a door down.

camaro__thunder · 08-08-2006, 12:55 AM

If you were closer I would give you some door skins..

XXL · 08-09-2006, 05:02 PM

q&d of a door skin in place. I _think_ the scale is about right... I don't have measurements handy.

XXL · 08-09-2006, 05:16 PM

complete...

SCOTI · 08-09-2006, 07:21 PM

Very cool idea. Get to work.....

XXL · 08-09-2006, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

Very cool idea. Get to work.....

Didn't you see? I'm done! Now if I can just figure out a way to do pshops directly on the truck

longnlow72 · 08-22-2006, 03:22 PM

kinda like this fleetside

XXL · 08-22-2006, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by longnlow72

kinda like this fleetside

Well... not really. That one is just a shaved and welded tailgate. No change in overall styling cues.

68shortstep · 08-22-2006, 06:13 PM

This might be an insult to somebody who did that much work.........

But the tail-end on that early 60's one sure does remind me of a Corvair van I'm somewhat ashamed to say I once drove.

basketcase · 08-26-2006, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by 68shortstep

This might be an insult to somebody who did that much work.........

But the tail-end on that early 60's one sure does remind me of a Corvair van I'm somewhat ashamed to say I once drove.

I saw that resemblance too. It does look cool though.

Tom

XXL · 08-25-2006, 02:51 PM

Found a place that has some door skins at a reasonable price (I'm a little worried that the price was "too reasonable"... we'll see when they arrive).

Frizzle Fry · 08-31-2006, 12:02 AM

Looking good XXL!

XXL · 09-10-2006, 11:09 AM

Got my hands on some half door skins. These are shorter than the full skins, and so don't have the roll nearer to the top that I was trying to work in. However, I think these might work with a little modification of the original plan.

**Hart_Rod** · 09-10-2006, 11:12 AM

It should be easy enough to bend a piece to tie the door skins together. Can't wait to see the end result.

Frizzle Fry · 09-10-2006, 11:46 AM

I like the Belair emblem idea. I'd say definitely ditch the pan though. Doesn't look right hanging down in the PS and the door skins are long enough. I've always thought the rollpans that hang down below the fenders on 67-72 stepsides make it look like it's got a load in it's pants anyway... Looks like the door skins will line right up as far as the lower line in concerned. Sweet idea!

basketcase · 09-10-2006, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

I like the Belair emblem idea. I'd say definitely ditch the pan though. Doesn't look right hanging down in the PS and the door skins are long enough. I've always thought the rollpans that hang down below the fenders on 67-72 stepsides make it look like it's got a load in it's pants anyway... Looks like the door skins will line right up as far as the lower line in concerned. Sweet idea!

I sure agree there. I've been looking at roll pans to find something that is even with the fender bottoms. The longer ones are easy to modify though. I'm undecided on tail lights. Saw some '50 Pontiacs frenched into the fenders and '46 Chevys frenched into the pan. I have a neat idea for a different tail gate emblem on a flat panel. I also like the idea of putting something tasteful on there instead of leaving it a large plain area.

Tom

XXL · 09-13-2006, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

I like the Belair emblem idea.

I agree it breaks up that large open space, but an emblem (or any sharp visual cue) is antithetical to the whole theme of the vehicle... being very shaved. I'm thinking that if I roll a piece of sheetmetal to fill the gap in the pics above that has a curve similar to the top roll in the door, it will give me more shape there to break up the space.

XXL · 10-02-2006, 01:43 PM

Some small progress made, but the digicam is dead.

I need some input on taillight ideas. I like the 12 x .75 slits that are in the rolled pan... and they match the 4 x .75 ambers in the front bumper, but I'm wondering what other taillight options might look good. If you've got suggestions (and pics), please post. Note: late model 'Vette or Caddy are out of the question!

1LoC10 · 10-02-2006, 02:29 PM

Thats awesome... what if after you get the door skins all molded in you cut out the "Chevrolet" from a fleetside and mold that in the middle of the gate? heres a eral quick paint chop

1LoC10 · 10-02-2006, 02:32 PM

as for tails, Ive always liked the clear caddy lights.. sink them into the fenders or bedsides

1LoC10 · 10-02-2006, 03:46 PM

gringoloco · 10-02-2006, 04:48 PM

Keep it smoooooth... and the cab corner patches are cheap. That would finish it off.

I saw a pic somewhere of 70-71 Camaro tails frenched in the rear of the fenders. Can't seem to find it now. Best I've seen on a stepper. Don't think it really fits your theme though.

XXL · 10-04-2006, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by gringoloco

Don't think it really fits your theme though.

I think you're right. I think I need to French in a license plate (as tight as possible, like the yellow truck above), and then just transplant the 12" x .75" taillights I have in the rolled pan now.

RicksTrucks · 10-16-2006, 01:06 AM

Don't know if you have seen this one

http://www.truckinweb.com/features/0...chevrolet_c10/

08-07-2006, 06:30 PM	#2
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08-08-2006, 12:55 AM	#3
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08-09-2006, 07:21 PM	#6
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08-22-2006, 03:22 PM	#8
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08-22-2006, 06:13 PM	#10
68shortstep Looks good at 20-ft ..... Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mtn Home, AR Posts: 707	Re: Idea on cleaning up the back end... This might be an insult to somebody who did that much work......... But the tail-end on that early 60's one sure does remind me of a Corvair van I'm somewhat ashamed to say I once drove.

08-25-2006, 02:51 PM	#12
XXL Señor Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edge of the world Posts: 5,367	Re: Idea on cleaning up the back end... Found a place that has some door skins at a reasonable price (I'm a little worried that the price was "too reasonable"... we'll see when they arrive). __________________ Craigslist \| ebay \| Engrishtees \| www.myattitudesucks.com \| Follow me on Twitter

08-31-2006, 12:02 AM	#13
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Idea on cleaning up the back end... Looking good XXL!

09-10-2006, 11:09 AM	#14
XXL Señor Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edge of the world Posts: 5,367	Re: Idea on cleaning up the back end... Got my hands on some half door skins. These are shorter than the full skins, and so don't have the roll nearer to the top that I was trying to work in. However, I think these might work with a little modification of the original plan. Attached Images __________________ Craigslist \| ebay \| Engrishtees \| www.myattitudesucks.com \| Follow me on Twitter

09-10-2006, 11:12 AM	#15
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,837	Re: Idea on cleaning up the back end... It should be easy enough to bend a piece to tie the door skins together. Can't wait to see the end result. __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

09-10-2006, 11:46 AM	#16
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Idea on cleaning up the back end... I like the Belair emblem idea. I'd say definitely ditch the pan though. Doesn't look right hanging down in the PS and the door skins are long enough. I've always thought the rollpans that hang down below the fenders on 67-72 stepsides make it look like it's got a load in it's pants anyway... Looks like the door skins will line right up as far as the lower line in concerned. Sweet idea!

10-02-2006, 01:43 PM	#19
XXL Señor Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edge of the world Posts: 5,367	Taillight options?? Some small progress made, but the digicam is dead. I need some input on taillight ideas. I like the 12 x .75 slits that are in the rolled pan... and they match the 4 x .75 ambers in the front bumper, but I'm wondering what other taillight options might look good. If you've got suggestions (and pics), please post. Note: late model 'Vette or Caddy are out of the question! __________________ Craigslist \| ebay \| Engrishtees \| www.myattitudesucks.com \| Follow me on Twitter Last edited by XXL; 10-02-2006 at 01:44 PM.

10-02-2006, 02:29 PM	#20
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10-02-2006, 02:32 PM	#21
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