1981 Chevrolet C50 Pick-up Conversion

[UPNADM]

Originally Posted by 1tonchevy

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

The mirrors on the parts truck are kife... however, I do have a paintable set and a stainless set.

[1tonchevy]

Originally Posted by UPNADM

The mirrors on the parts truck are kife... however, I do have a paintable set and a stainless set.

P/m'd

[MalibuSSwagon]

The only down side I see to using the original belts is the retractors are usually not working, any old chevy truck I've been in the retractors do not lock when pulled. I just bought new belts from LMC to correct this issue.

[UPNADM]

I was planning on it. Is there a reason I should not?

Just asking.
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[kwin]

Originally Posted by UPNADM

I was planning on it. Is there a reason I should not?

Just asking.
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Webbing detoriates in time and it isnt recomended to re-use it. Go to Seatbeltplanet.com Super high quality and excellent pricing.
I wouldnt want you to get hurt.
Sorry I took so long to relpy.

[1985-GMC]

You could use the buckles and retractors and replace the webbing, look up "seat belt webbing".

[UPNADM]

It has been a long day. My cousin got my rear bumper mounts bent and ready to go. He came over this afternoon and welded them up for me.

In my opinion, it all looks good.

[JRANGER]

Wow looks great!

[bucannon]

looks good! but the exhaust pipes dont look even

[UPNADM]

Good eyes! They are just hanging for now.

Now with the bumper on, I need to bring the pipes/tips out a little.

I have some hangers that I need to install.

[68Timber]

Looks great! I hope we get a virtual ride when it's done.

[UPNADM]

Originally Posted by BRUISER

Looks great! I hope we get a virtual ride when it's done.

Will do. I will get by brother in law to get his Go-Pro hooked up for an official run.

Getting closer.

[MrBeast]

Man that thing is looking good, but damn it is going to need some wider tires on it! lol

[MadManAndrew]

I like it. Keep doing what you're doing.
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[UPNADM]

Thought I would share a photo of my lap belts and seat I picked up over the weekend.

The belts cleaned up well. I know it was mention that I should discard the belts, but I do not see anything about them to not use them.

I am going to take the feet off the seat and blast and paint them up. I have a flip back seat that I am going to use and recover.

My interior should be here this week.

This old truck may be ready for a hot lap this weekend...

[1tonchevy]

great work! trucks a beast! could use a tail gate and cab band to set it off a bit but that's just me i love those on a truck. either way Great truck

[1985-GMC]

Mine always lock fine, sometimes too much. If anything the retractors are sometimes a little weak but a good cleaning and greasing should fix that.

[UPNADM]

These belts have no retractors. They are old school lap belts. Click them together and pull it tight.
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[MalibuSSwagon]

Originally Posted by UPNADM

These belts have no retractors. They are old school lap belts. Click them together and pull it tight.
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Then carry on! Love this project.

[rkn463]

Is that a Sidekick/Tracker that your seat belts were hanging over in the picture?

Great work on the build, can't wait to see it finished!
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[UPNADM]

Originally Posted by rkn463

Is that a Sidekick/Tracker that your seat belts were hanging over in the picture?

Great work on the build, can't wait to see it finished!
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It is a Tracker indeed. In progress to be finished for a tow vehicle for my MCI.

[UPNADM]

Started the job I was dreading... Inner fenders.

So far so good. Easier then expected.

Hit the topside with some paint stripper and gave it a quick going over with my orbital. Need to spend some time on it tomorrow to give it the finishing touch before some paint and primer...

[68Timber]

Originally Posted by UPNADM

Started the job I was dreading... Inner fenders.

After all you've done to it that is what you've been dreading?

[UPNADM]

Originally Posted by BRUISER

After all you've done to it that is what you've been dreading?

Actually it went better than anticipated. I was dreading stripping the undercoating, but after heating it up a little it scraped off pretty easy.

[68Timber]

Originally Posted by UPNADM

Actually it went better than anticipated. I was dreading stripping the undercoating, but after heating it up a little it scraped off pretty easy.

I'm not laughing at you, just kidding with you. After all you've done blowing apart a project this big it was a little funny that you were dreading doing the inner fenders, that's all. Beautiful work, as always.