1981 Chevrolet C50 Pick-up Conversion

[MrBeast]

Man that thing is looking good.

[UPNADM]

Originally Posted by MrBeast

Man that thing is looking good.

Thanks, with the weather getting nicer up here, the itch is on for a few hot laps around the town.

[MrBeast]

Originally Posted by UPNADM

Thanks, with the weather getting nicer up here, the itch is on for a few hot laps around the town.

Funny how that works isn't it! lol

[brushybarry]

wow. I just read this build from the beginning! Amazing Job! One hell of a truck. I have officially got the bug, I sure hope I don't run up on one of these big ol trucks anytime soon or the wife is gonna be pissed

[JRANGER]

I got the itch too! But too paint!! How long do I have to let enamel dry before say driving the car?

[UPNADM]

Set the step on, picked up some stainless carriage bolts and will get it fastened this afternoon.

[chevybuilder18]

This is sweet man! been following the process and its just wow! i dont think any other big trucks will have any prowess over this lug

[UPNADM]

Well got my step bolted on.

Then put the lower fenders installed.

Truck is dusty!!! I need to get it washed up.

I need to do a few minute adjustments on fender lines... Nothing serious. In order to avoid a divorce, I wont ask the wife for help and wait for my Parents to return from their winter in South Texas and get my dad to assist.

Folks we are getting closer... loving it!

[UPNADM]

Originally Posted by UPNADM

Well got my step bolted on.

Then put the lower fenders installed.

Truck is dusty!!! I need to get it washed up.

I need to do a few minute adjustments on fender lines... Nothing serious. In order to avoid a divorce, I wont ask the wife for help and wait for my Parents to return from their winter in South Texas and get my dad to assist.

Folks we are getting closer... loving it!

One of these things is not like the other....

Just looking back at my photos, apparently different light in my shop gives different results on my cell camera. I have misplaced the charger to my regular camera.

Looks very different... But I assure you its all the same... ha!

[MrBeast]

It is looking great, what is the plan for the mirrors?

[MrBeast]

Also saw this and thought id share.



The chrome bumper looks pretty sharp.

[UPNADM]

Originally Posted by MrBeast

Also saw this and thought id share.



The chrome bumper looks pretty sharp.

I would love that front bumper... Hard to find around here...

As for the mirrors, some may like and some may not, but I am going with the pickup style "dumbo" mirrors.

I was originally going to go with the big truck mirrors, but I think it is better fitting with the pickup style, as this is a pickup conversion.

That is my thought at least.

On another topic, I ordered an entire interior today from Brothers... Hoping all goes well with the fit and finish.

[MrBeast]

Originally Posted by UPNADM

I would love that front bumper... Hard to find around here...

As for the mirrors, some may like and some may not, but I am going with the pickup style "dumbo" mirrors.

I was originally going to go with the big truck mirrors, but I think it is better fitting with the pickup style, as this is a pickup conversion.

That is my thought at least.

On another topic, I ordered an entire interior today from Brothers... Hoping all goes well with the fit and finish.

I think the dumbos will work just fine, you don't need door destroyers on it.

[truckfan]

Who is next? I'd love to have one of these.

http://www.govdeals.com/index.cfm?fa...36&acctid=1319

[UPNADM]

Originally Posted by truckfan

Who is next? I'd love to have one of these.

http://www.govdeals.com/index.cfm?fa...36&acctid=1319

I'd like that bumper and those wheels!!! ha...

[UPNADM]

Well this weekend has been a bit of a slow one for progress... The nice weather has a lot of pop ins.... Good thing my arm does not have to be twisted too hard to stop working and have a social visit.

However, I did manage to obtain a new to me rear bumper for the truck. I have things underway.

As you will see in the photos, I am stripping the frame and painting it black. As for the chrome covers, they are being buffed down and ready to be painted.

If anyone is wondering, they will be painted yellow... ha...

I have to rework the mounts to fit the frame. That will be done for the first of the week.

[rkn463]

Originally Posted by UPNADM

If anyone is wondering, they will be painted yellow... ha...

Ha indeed!

I love this build!
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[JRANGER]

And thats why i think the color yellow makes me sad.....lol
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eAdLruOIKmA

[UPNADM]

Got the main part of the rear bumper cleaned up, primed and painted...

[UPNADM]

Got a little work done on the bumper this evening...

In primer, the rest will be in yellow tomorrow!

Hopefully hanging on the truck before the weekend.

[UPNADM]

Not an overly exciting update, but my rear bumper is now completed.

Hopefully my cousin will have the mounts bent for me for the weekend. And then we can get it attached.

[chevybuilder18]

looking good! i hope to see it all done lol. do you still have that small block in it ?

[UPNADM]

Found my next conversion.... ha.

Actually I picked some parts off this relic.

Got a bench seat (will be recovering), black lap belts and some odds and ends.

[kwin]

Originally Posted by UPNADM

Found my next conversion.... ha.

Actually I picked some parts off this relic.

Got a bench seat (will be recovering), black lap belts and some odds and ends.

Are you using those old seat belts? Please say no!

[1tonchevy]

Originally Posted by UPNADM

Found my next conversion.... ha.

Actually I picked some parts off this relic.

Got a bench seat (will be recovering), black lap belts and some odds and ends.

what shape are the mirrors in? i want a set of west coasts.