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Tow Me · 10-12-2009, 10:37 PM

I did snag up a tailgate bevel, rear cab trim, overhead console and a roof rack. I think I'm gonna shorten a Suburban roof rack and put it on my crew cab. Ill post some pics before I drill any holes. I think it will look good!

Unfortunately no actual progress. I got married 2 weeks ago and up until then I was working on my kitchen and painted my house. I'm hoping to get some done on Crewella in the next week. Thanks for the the poke... I needed it!

Tow Me · 10-12-2009, 10:38 PM

I did snag up a tailgate bevel, rear cab trim, overhead console and a roof rack. I think I'm gonna shorten a Suburban roof rack and put it on my crew cab. Ill post some pics before I drill any holes. I think it will look good!

Unfortunately no actual progress. I got married 2 weeks ago and up until then I was working on my kitchen and painted my house. I'm hoping to get some done on Crewella in the next week. Thanks for the the poke... I needed it!

*BGRAFX* · 10-12-2009, 11:05 PM

Man Congrats on getting married and the house. The truck looks awesome!

Tow Me · 10-13-2009, 01:23 AM

Thanks Bradbury!

**Dads79GMC** · 10-14-2009, 09:15 PM

Your mirrors?

Amazing, you learn something everyday. I never knew those mirrors existed on 91 suburbans. Went to google and searched for images of 1991 suburbans and saw several with those style mirrors.

I was just wondering how those would look color coded to match the body color on a something like a square body SWB.

May be interesting.

jgh64pkup · 10-14-2009, 11:25 PM

cool build

Tow Me · 10-15-2009, 11:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dads79GMC

Your mirrors?

Amazing, you learn something everyday. I never knew those mirrors existed on 91 suburbans. Went to google and searched for images of 1991 suburbans and saw several with those style mirrors.

I was just wondering how those would look color coded to match the body color on a something like a square body SWB.

May be interesting.

I think they look much better color matched. I have a photo on my home computer of a green dually that has them and it looks good. It was my inspiration to buy the mirrors.

This one is color matched to the flames....

This is an old show coverage photo but the mirrors are red.

Tow Me · 10-15-2009, 11:32 AM

I think I saw them on a SWB a while back... not I can't remember where. I have a SWB too but my mirrors are shaved.

*BGRAFX* · 10-15-2009, 01:29 PM

If I ever find time to work on my suburban I want to change the mirrors too.
I wonder where to find a grill like the white flamed crewcab???? anyone know the owner?

Tow Me · 10-15-2009, 01:44 PM

I see the truck at shows in the NW but I'm not sure who he is. I bet he made that grill.... if he didn't it would be easy.

Tow Me · 10-15-2009, 02:29 PM

I figured out he is from one of the California chapters of Freaks of Nature. I assume his last name is Perez.

flamingbig10 · 10-18-2009, 12:14 AM

cool project

Driveway Dreams · 10-18-2009, 11:58 AM

Your truck is coming along nice. When the body was sitting on tires and boards, I thought..."that is where it should sit."

The grill on that white truck looks to be a tight mesh by that front picture. The front of the truck looked ok, but the back

I just don't like those tails at all.

Tow Me · 10-18-2009, 12:43 PM

Ya, im not a big fan of the Alteza taillights on anything.

Tow Me · 11-01-2009, 10:34 PM

I shortened down a Suburban roof rack and I 99% sure I'm gonna add it. Any opinions?

okndnx · 11-01-2009, 11:01 PM

I'm not sure about the roof rack I would probly like it better if it were black or even better I would like maybe a 30x40 ragtop

joe231 · 11-01-2009, 11:13 PM

I'm not feeling the rack unless you are going for a TIKI/Surfer kinda theme.
I do like the rack itself, just depends on the style you are going for....
It's yours so you have to make the choice

Tow Me · 11-01-2009, 11:36 PM

I'm going for a factory but dropped look. I'm adding all the factory trim like it came from the factory. Eventually it will be bagged with big wheels.

Rag top would be cool... but it rains in Oregon too much for that. I sought out a stainless steel rack to compliment the drip rails, tailgate bezel, cab trim, etc.

Thanks for the input!

Driveway Dreams · 11-02-2009, 12:37 AM

I think it looks pretty good. When you mentioned it before, I thought I liked the idea. I think you would have to get the rest of the truck put together before you mount it just to get a better look at it all. But I think I like it.

LiveAnimals · 11-02-2009, 08:05 PM

Rack it

*JCampbell* · 11-03-2009, 08:16 PM

Myeah.

I dunno, Man...

low80c10 · 11-03-2009, 09:57 PM

what size tire are you running?

low80c10 · 11-11-2009, 12:28 AM

bump

joe231 · 11-11-2009, 12:30 AM

what's up?

menace121978 · 11-11-2009, 12:34 AM

you guys didnt like the rack so he said the hell with you.

10-12-2009, 10:37 PM	#26
Tow Me Glen Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Roseburg, Oregon Posts: 331	Re: Crewella - My '81 crew cab, short bed 1/2 ton I did snag up a tailgate bevel, rear cab trim, overhead console and a roof rack. I think I'm gonna shorten a Suburban roof rack and put it on my crew cab. Ill post some pics before I drill any holes. I think it will look good! Unfortunately no actual progress. I got married 2 weeks ago and up until then I was working on my kitchen and painted my house. I'm hoping to get some done on Crewella in the next week. Thanks for the the poke... I needed it! __________________ Glen Simpson Severed Ties - Oregon Roseburg, Oregon 1983 Chevrolet C10 - Ginger Photos 1970 Chevrolet C10 Suburban Build Page: 1970 Pale Shade of Brown Past Trucks 1981 GMC Crew Cab Short Bed Project Crewella: 1981 CCSB 1999 Chevrolet K2500 CCSB Photos

10-12-2009, 10:38 PM	#27
Tow Me Glen Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Roseburg, Oregon Posts: 331	Re: Crewella - My '81 crew cab, short bed 1/2 ton I did snag up a tailgate bevel, rear cab trim, overhead console and a roof rack. I think I'm gonna shorten a Suburban roof rack and put it on my crew cab. Ill post some pics before I drill any holes. I think it will look good! Unfortunately no actual progress. I got married 2 weeks ago and up until then I was working on my kitchen and painted my house. I'm hoping to get some done on Crewella in the next week. Thanks for the the poke... I needed it! __________________ Glen Simpson Severed Ties - Oregon Roseburg, Oregon 1983 Chevrolet C10 - Ginger Photos 1970 Chevrolet C10 Suburban Build Page: 1970 Pale Shade of Brown Past Trucks 1981 GMC Crew Cab Short Bed Project Crewella: 1981 CCSB 1999 Chevrolet K2500 CCSB Photos

10-12-2009, 11:05 PM	#28
BGRAFX Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: kansas city Ks Posts: 1,970	Re: Crewella - My '81 crew cab, short bed 1/2 ton Man Congrats on getting married and the house. The truck looks awesome!

10-13-2009, 01:23 AM	#29
Tow Me Glen Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Roseburg, Oregon Posts: 331	Re: Crewella - My '81 crew cab, short bed 1/2 ton Thanks Bradbury! __________________ Glen Simpson Severed Ties - Oregon Roseburg, Oregon 1983 Chevrolet C10 - Ginger Photos 1970 Chevrolet C10 Suburban Build Page: 1970 Pale Shade of Brown Past Trucks 1981 GMC Crew Cab Short Bed Project Crewella: 1981 CCSB 1999 Chevrolet K2500 CCSB Photos

10-14-2009, 09:15 PM	#30
Dads79GMC Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 1,238	Re: Crewella - My '81 crew cab, short bed 1/2 ton Your mirrors? Amazing, you learn something everyday. I never knew those mirrors existed on 91 suburbans. Went to google and searched for images of 1991 suburbans and saw several with those style mirrors. I was just wondering how those would look color coded to match the body color on a something like a square body SWB. May be interesting. __________________ Instagram @HomeBuiltC10s Dads 79 GMC Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=642929 1978 Silverado Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=756016

10-14-2009, 11:25 PM	#31
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10-15-2009, 11:32 AM	#33
Tow Me Glen Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Roseburg, Oregon Posts: 331	Re: Crewella - My '81 crew cab, short bed 1/2 ton I think I saw them on a SWB a while back... not I can't remember where. I have a SWB too but my mirrors are shaved. __________________ Glen Simpson Severed Ties - Oregon Roseburg, Oregon 1983 Chevrolet C10 - Ginger Photos 1970 Chevrolet C10 Suburban Build Page: 1970 Pale Shade of Brown Past Trucks 1981 GMC Crew Cab Short Bed Project Crewella: 1981 CCSB 1999 Chevrolet K2500 CCSB Photos

10-15-2009, 01:29 PM	#34
BGRAFX Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: kansas city Ks Posts: 1,970	Re: Crewella - My '81 crew cab, short bed 1/2 ton If I ever find time to work on my suburban I want to change the mirrors too. I wonder where to find a grill like the white flamed crewcab???? anyone know the owner?

10-15-2009, 01:44 PM	#35
Tow Me Glen Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Roseburg, Oregon Posts: 331	Re: Crewella - My '81 crew cab, short bed 1/2 ton I see the truck at shows in the NW but I'm not sure who he is. I bet he made that grill.... if he didn't it would be easy. __________________ Glen Simpson Severed Ties - Oregon Roseburg, Oregon 1983 Chevrolet C10 - Ginger Photos 1970 Chevrolet C10 Suburban Build Page: 1970 Pale Shade of Brown Past Trucks 1981 GMC Crew Cab Short Bed Project Crewella: 1981 CCSB 1999 Chevrolet K2500 CCSB Photos

10-15-2009, 02:29 PM	#36
Tow Me Glen Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Roseburg, Oregon Posts: 331	Re: Crewella - My '81 crew cab, short bed 1/2 ton I figured out he is from one of the California chapters of Freaks of Nature. I assume his last name is Perez. __________________ Glen Simpson Severed Ties - Oregon Roseburg, Oregon 1983 Chevrolet C10 - Ginger Photos 1970 Chevrolet C10 Suburban Build Page: 1970 Pale Shade of Brown Past Trucks 1981 GMC Crew Cab Short Bed Project Crewella: 1981 CCSB 1999 Chevrolet K2500 CCSB Photos

10-18-2009, 12:14 AM	#37
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10-18-2009, 11:58 AM	#38
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: Crewella - My '81 crew cab, short bed 1/2 ton Your truck is coming along nice. When the body was sitting on tires and boards, I thought..."that is where it should sit." The grill on that white truck looks to be a tight mesh by that front picture. The front of the truck looked ok, but the back I just don't like those tails at all. __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here. Last edited by Driveway Dreams; 10-18-2009 at 12:01 PM. Reason: truck

10-18-2009, 12:43 PM	#39
Tow Me Glen Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Roseburg, Oregon Posts: 331	Re: Crewella - My '81 crew cab, short bed 1/2 ton Ya, im not a big fan of the Alteza taillights on anything. __________________ Glen Simpson Severed Ties - Oregon Roseburg, Oregon 1983 Chevrolet C10 - Ginger Photos 1970 Chevrolet C10 Suburban Build Page: 1970 Pale Shade of Brown Past Trucks 1981 GMC Crew Cab Short Bed Project Crewella: 1981 CCSB 1999 Chevrolet K2500 CCSB Photos

11-01-2009, 10:34 PM	#40
Tow Me Glen Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Roseburg, Oregon Posts: 331	Re: Crewella - My '81 crew cab, short bed 1/2 ton I shortened down a Suburban roof rack and I 99% sure I'm gonna add it. Any opinions? __________________ Glen Simpson Severed Ties - Oregon Roseburg, Oregon 1983 Chevrolet C10 - Ginger Photos 1970 Chevrolet C10 Suburban Build Page: 1970 Pale Shade of Brown Past Trucks 1981 GMC Crew Cab Short Bed Project Crewella: 1981 CCSB 1999 Chevrolet K2500 CCSB Photos

11-01-2009, 11:01 PM	#41
okndnx Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Skiatook Oklahoma Posts: 33	Re: Crewella - My '81 crew cab, short bed 1/2 ton I'm not sure about the roof rack I would probly like it better if it were black or even better I would like maybe a 30x40 ragtop



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11-01-2009, 11:13 PM	#42
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Crewella - My '81 crew cab, short bed 1/2 ton I'm not feeling the rack unless you are going for a TIKI/Surfer kinda theme. I do like the rack itself, just depends on the style you are going for.... It's yours so you have to make the choice __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

11-01-2009, 11:36 PM	#43
Tow Me Glen Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Roseburg, Oregon Posts: 331	Re: Crewella - My '81 crew cab, short bed 1/2 ton I'm going for a factory but dropped look. I'm adding all the factory trim like it came from the factory. Eventually it will be bagged with big wheels. Rag top would be cool... but it rains in Oregon too much for that. I sought out a stainless steel rack to compliment the drip rails, tailgate bezel, cab trim, etc. Thanks for the input! __________________ Glen Simpson Severed Ties - Oregon Roseburg, Oregon 1983 Chevrolet C10 - Ginger Photos 1970 Chevrolet C10 Suburban Build Page: 1970 Pale Shade of Brown Past Trucks 1981 GMC Crew Cab Short Bed Project Crewella: 1981 CCSB 1999 Chevrolet K2500 CCSB Photos

11-02-2009, 12:37 AM	#44
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: Crewella - My '81 crew cab, short bed 1/2 ton I think it looks pretty good. When you mentioned it before, I thought I liked the idea. I think you would have to get the rest of the truck put together before you mount it just to get a better look at it all. But I think I like it. __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here.

11-02-2009, 08:05 PM	#45
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11-03-2009, 08:16 PM	#46
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11-03-2009, 09:57 PM	#47
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11-11-2009, 12:30 AM	#49
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11-11-2009, 12:34 AM	#50
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