Mr Green Jeans - the 69 (or not) chevy, er gmc, project

[OKGMC4]

Leaning the pillars into each other. Going to flush fit the glass. 3/4 inch isn't a lot but I don't want it to look chopped, I want it to look proportional since I'm already 3 inches shorter than a short bed truck.

[flashed]

Dont know how I missed this build but Im in to see the rest ,very impressive .

[flashed]

Gauges and wheels look great as does the whole truck .

[Ol Blue K20]

I just found this thread! Simply amazing....I'm in to watch

[FOSTER21]

I cant wait to see what these wheels look like on this truck. Awesome work!

[Odaroloc]

Very nice work!

[OKGMC4]

My part time employer and pretty much best friend (after my dad) put new tires on his GTR and gave me the old ones so I could set the truck on the ground and check ride height. These tires are shorter than what most people use but I really like them. My problem right now is that the front is 3/4" higher than the back. I don't have the engine accessories, any interior or AC equipment, etc so I wonder if I'll have to get a hair shorter spring? Will wait until assembled.
255/40r20 front
285/35r20 rear

[OKGMC4]

Mounted

[Ol Blue K20]

I think it'll settle down a little more than an inch after assembly. Wait before you play with the springs.

[OKGMC4]

More side work has taken time from the truck but at least I had fun. Was supposed to come up with a cover to hide this ugly bed on a 59 Chevy. Bad news is he only gave me a week to do it.

[OKGMC4]

Welded up a frame from square tubing. Cut and router some wood. One coat of conditioner, two coats of stain, and 3 coats of urethane clear. There's some dust in the clear that I wanted to sand and buff but ran out of time. He plans to have it in the Starbird show in a couple days.

[OKGMC4]

At least it's fun to drive.

[OKGMC4]

Skipping around here and there not really finished anything. Building inner bed panels using a bead roller.

[regan wilson]

Originally Posted by OKGMC4

Welded up a frame from square tubing. Cut and router some wood. One coat of conditioner, two coats of stain, and 3 coats of urethane clear. There's some dust in the clear that I wanted to sand and buff but ran out of time. He plans to have it in the Starbird show in a couple days.

I really like that bed cover. Could you build a multi piece one that would be easily removeable and work around roll cage struts?

[SuperBuickGuy]

really cool build.

[OKGMC4]

Originally Posted by regan wilson

I really like that bed cover. Could you build a multi piece one that would be easily removeable and work around roll cage struts?

I bet with enough time it could be done. Making it multi piece would be the easy part, EASILY REMOVABLE would be the trick. Steel and wood could make for some weight. The one I did on the 56 that is on a hinge is a little heavy to lift up when it's time to fill the gas tank. That's why the one I did on the 59 is solid mounted and the fuel fill goes through the floor.

[mcbassin]

Nice progress on the bed!

[OKGMC4]

Getting there. Can anyone see the Ring Brothers influence?

[GAc10boy]

Wow! Amazing fab work. I'm in for this one. You've come a long way.

[OKGMC4]

Coat of primer to see where I'm at.

[OKGMC4]

Started working a weld seam. Anyone who whines about bodywork on a fender or hood needs to try straightening a 47 year old truck bed. Between the rust pitting, dents, and all the ribs this thing is a nightmare!

[swamp rat]

I don't envy you on the bed floor! Truck is looking nice!

[B Myers]

Awesome build, just found this. I'm following, really like your creativity.

[riddinlow99]

great looking build looking forward to what else you will do to it.

[webberjames95]

wild