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UPNADM · 01-15-2013, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Dalaigh

Lovin the build, can't wait to see it back together and on the road.

Thanks... I have until May to get it finished. Although with the crazy weather we have been have here some days have looked tempting to take it for a whirl down the street.

bohmankid · 01-15-2013, 08:05 PM

subscribin'. I love these trucks

UPNADM · 01-15-2013, 09:58 PM

Got some work done after dinner. Got my wiring hooked up and ready to be hooked up. I will order new tail lights tomorrow.

I also got my grill painted up. I think it turned out good. I will let it harden up and I may do some detail painting on it.

UPNADM · 01-15-2013, 10:02 PM

More grill...

JRANGER · 01-15-2013, 10:42 PM

What kind of wiring is that???? lol All new i see

UPNADM · 01-15-2013, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by JRANGER

What kind of wiring is that???? lol All new i see

It is trailer wire. It was a 4 wire on the dump setup, just replaced it with a protected wire.

UPNADM · 01-16-2013, 09:59 AM

Curiosity got the better of me this morning and I put my grill on to see how it looks. I do not know if I am sold on the colour yet.

If I keep I will be painting the bowtie either yellow, or possibly blue?

I also thought about doing the grill in yellow metal cast...

Or I may just keep it, I have been looking at yellow and black for so long that a new colour seems out of place...ha.

**truckfan** · 01-16-2013, 10:01 AM

Grill looks good. there was a chrome option for those. lost of wreckers and ambulances had them. don't know any are still around in salvage yards on on eBay

UPNADM · 01-16-2013, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by truckfan

Grill looks good. there was a chrome option for those. lost of wreckers and ambulances had them. don't know any are still around in salvage yards on on eBay

I hear ya, I have seen a lot of pictures of them, but have yet to find one. I have found a couple, but the owners will sell me the grill if I buy the entire truck... ha.

Thanks for the compliment.

**N2TRUX** · 01-16-2013, 10:06 AM

That color looks great on your grill. You should keep it, and add some more. Maybe paint the bumpers too.

JRANGER · 01-16-2013, 10:14 AM

I say black bowtie

68Timber · 01-16-2013, 10:25 AM

Paint the bowtie black and the raised border yellow or vice versa to make it pop a little more. It looks great.

MadManAndrew · 01-16-2013, 04:02 PM

I agree, grill looks great. Expands the color spectrum a little. Paint the bowtie black with yellow outline and it'll look great.
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texastruckjunky · 01-17-2013, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by n2trux

that color looks great on your grill. You should keep it, and add some more. Maybe paint the bumpers too.

x2

UPNADM · 01-18-2013, 12:16 PM

Just had some supplies show up to keep this project moving...

UPNADM · 01-18-2013, 01:31 PM

So I am getting closer to doing the interior, as you have all viewed the metal color inside is the same as the outside...

So I am looking at interior pieces and thinking either saddle or black. Quite frankly I like both colors a lot, however not sure if the saddle will look out of place with the yellow.

I do plan on tinting the windows and am wondering if a black interior will flow better.

On the other side of the coin, this is strictly a summer driver, and only has manual a/c, aka roll down the windows. Will the all black be a little hot on the backside?

Any thoughts?

Dalaigh · 01-18-2013, 02:19 PM

I think Saddle would be a better choice. I would go saddle and yellow with some black accent pieces. Having just Yellow and black would make the truck look to commercial IMO. I usually don't like yellow and black, or red and black, together with out another colour there to break up the contrast.

I like the way the grille turned out.

JRANGER · 01-18-2013, 02:21 PM

I like black...It would look perfect

MadManAndrew · 01-18-2013, 04:24 PM

I'm with saddle. I think it would set it off from the rest of the truck.
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Bigasstrux · 01-18-2013, 04:48 PM

Misc. grilles

**N2TRUX** · 01-19-2013, 10:11 AM

Yellow and black= Bumble bee. Yellow and saddle= Sweet...

Bigasstrux · 01-19-2013, 10:23 AM

Misc. Interiors

MadManAndrew · 01-19-2013, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Bigasstrux

Misc. Interiors

The door plaque on that yellow one says "All Wheel Drive"; they didn't make AWD medium duties back then, did they?
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Bigasstrux · 01-19-2013, 05:08 PM

Yes, they did. GM built the truck, then shipped it to Marmon-Herrington in Louisville to install the 4x4 drivetrain.

UPNADM · 01-22-2013, 10:34 PM

Well last week I got some box caps and weather strip and a few other miscellaneous pieces from a supplier of GM truck parts... Unfortunately the caps fit like ...., lets just say not how I wanted.

It was also bent and dinged up. Still waiting to see what their response will be.

01-15-2013, 08:05 PM	#577
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01-15-2013, 09:58 PM	#578
UPNADM Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lindsay, Ontario Canada Posts: 649	Re: 1981 Chevrolet C50 Pick-up Conversion Got some work done after dinner. Got my wiring hooked up and ready to be hooked up. I will order new tail lights tomorrow. I also got my grill painted up. I think it turned out good. I will let it harden up and I may do some detail painting on it. Attached Images __________________ 1981 C50 Conversion http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=503247 1962 Grumman Olson http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=613242

01-15-2013, 10:02 PM	#579
UPNADM Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lindsay, Ontario Canada Posts: 649	Re: 1981 Chevrolet C50 Pick-up Conversion More grill... Attached Images __________________ 1981 C50 Conversion http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=503247 1962 Grumman Olson http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=613242

01-15-2013, 10:42 PM	#580
JRANGER Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 3,595	Re: 1981 Chevrolet C50 Pick-up Conversion What kind of wiring is that???? lol All new i see __________________ PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULIN http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=306320 Gemini - 1978 GMC C15 High Sierra - 305 c/e - Given to Mother Electra - 1967 Mustang Coupe - 302/w 3 speed Build Chyna - 1968 Chevy C20 Long Stepper

01-16-2013, 09:59 AM	#582
UPNADM Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lindsay, Ontario Canada Posts: 649	Re: 1981 Chevrolet C50 Pick-up Conversion Curiosity got the better of me this morning and I put my grill on to see how it looks. I do not know if I am sold on the colour yet. If I keep I will be painting the bowtie either yellow, or possibly blue? I also thought about doing the grill in yellow metal cast... Or I may just keep it, I have been looking at yellow and black for so long that a new colour seems out of place...ha. Attached Images __________________ 1981 C50 Conversion http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=503247 1962 Grumman Olson http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=613242

01-16-2013, 10:01 AM	#583
truckfan Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lawrence KS Posts: 821	Re: 1981 Chevrolet C50 Pick-up Conversion Grill looks good. there was a chrome option for those. lost of wreckers and ambulances had them. don't know any are still around in salvage yards on on eBay __________________ 1981 Chevy C30 440 Holmes 42K one owner miles

01-16-2013, 10:06 AM	#585
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: 1981 Chevrolet C50 Pick-up Conversion That color looks great on your grill. You should keep it, and add some more. Maybe paint the bumpers too. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

01-16-2013, 10:14 AM	#586
JRANGER Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 3,595	Re: 1981 Chevrolet C50 Pick-up Conversion I say black bowtie __________________ PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULIN http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=306320 Gemini - 1978 GMC C15 High Sierra - 305 c/e - Given to Mother Electra - 1967 Mustang Coupe - 302/w 3 speed Build Chyna - 1968 Chevy C20 Long Stepper

01-16-2013, 10:25 AM	#587
68Timber I know the pieces fit Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MONTGOMERY, AL Posts: 5,523	Re: 1981 Chevrolet C50 Pick-up Conversion Paint the bowtie black and the raised border yellow or vice versa to make it pop a little more. It looks great. __________________ John 79 2wd Blazer (Bruiser) 85 M1009 Blazer (Sarge) build 74 Honda Z50 build

01-16-2013, 04:02 PM	#588
MadManAndrew Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 920	Re: 1981 Chevrolet C50 Pick-up Conversion I agree, grill looks great. Expands the color spectrum a little. Paint the bowtie black with yellow outline and it'll look great. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1955 Chevy 3600 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...61#post8589061

01-18-2013, 12:16 PM	#590
UPNADM Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lindsay, Ontario Canada Posts: 649	Re: 1981 Chevrolet C50 Pick-up Conversion Just had some supplies show up to keep this project moving... Attached Images __________________ 1981 C50 Conversion http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=503247 1962 Grumman Olson http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=613242

01-18-2013, 01:31 PM	#591
UPNADM Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lindsay, Ontario Canada Posts: 649	Re: 1981 Chevrolet C50 Pick-up Conversion So I am getting closer to doing the interior, as you have all viewed the metal color inside is the same as the outside... So I am looking at interior pieces and thinking either saddle or black. Quite frankly I like both colors a lot, however not sure if the saddle will look out of place with the yellow. I do plan on tinting the windows and am wondering if a black interior will flow better. On the other side of the coin, this is strictly a summer driver, and only has manual a/c, aka roll down the windows. Will the all black be a little hot on the backside? Any thoughts? __________________ 1981 C50 Conversion http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=503247 1962 Grumman Olson http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=613242

01-18-2013, 02:19 PM	#592
Dalaigh Canadian Trucker Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Sarnia, ont canada Posts: 648	Re: 1981 Chevrolet C50 Pick-up Conversion I think Saddle would be a better choice. I would go saddle and yellow with some black accent pieces. Having just Yellow and black would make the truck look to commercial IMO. I usually don't like yellow and black, or red and black, together with out another colour there to break up the contrast. I like the way the grille turned out. __________________ 2020 Silverado Trail Boss - 6.2/10spd

01-18-2013, 02:21 PM	#593
JRANGER Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 3,595	Re: 1981 Chevrolet C50 Pick-up Conversion I like black...It would look perfect __________________ PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULIN http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=306320 Gemini - 1978 GMC C15 High Sierra - 305 c/e - Given to Mother Electra - 1967 Mustang Coupe - 302/w 3 speed Build Chyna - 1968 Chevy C20 Long Stepper

01-18-2013, 04:24 PM	#594
MadManAndrew Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 920	Re: 1981 Chevrolet C50 Pick-up Conversion I'm with saddle. I think it would set it off from the rest of the truck. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1955 Chevy 3600 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...61#post8589061



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01-18-2013, 04:48 PM	#595
Bigasstrux Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Salvisa, Ky Posts: 131	Re: 1981 Chevrolet C50 Pick-up Conversion Misc. grilles Attached Images

01-19-2013, 10:11 AM	#596
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: 1981 Chevrolet C50 Pick-up Conversion Yellow and black= Bumble bee. Yellow and saddle= Sweet... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

01-19-2013, 10:23 AM	#597
Bigasstrux Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Salvisa, Ky Posts: 131	Re: 1981 Chevrolet C50 Pick-up Conversion Misc. Interiors Attached Images

01-19-2013, 05:08 PM	#599
Bigasstrux Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Salvisa, Ky Posts: 131	Re: 1981 Chevrolet C50 Pick-up Conversion Yes, they did. GM built the truck, then shipped it to Marmon-Herrington in Louisville to install the 4x4 drivetrain. Attached Images

01-22-2013, 10:34 PM	#600
UPNADM Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lindsay, Ontario Canada Posts: 649	Re: 1981 Chevrolet C50 Pick-up Conversion Well last week I got some box caps and weather strip and a few other miscellaneous pieces from a supplier of GM truck parts... Unfortunately the caps fit like ...., lets just say not how I wanted. It was also bent and dinged up. Still waiting to see what their response will be. Attached Images __________________ 1981 C50 Conversion http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=503247 1962 Grumman Olson http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=613242

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