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hill64step · 10-23-2009, 12:35 PM

Lookin good!!

joe231 · 10-23-2009, 02:59 PM

Oh man!!!!
I don't usually like light blue, but I might be in love with your truck

DaddyMack · 10-23-2009, 07:03 PM

Thanks guys! It's finally coming together...

CSoliz · 10-23-2009, 11:56 PM

Very cool truck. How do you plain on modifying your rear bumper brackets? Two more, your tow hitch, How far down from the top of the frame rails is the top of your receiver and how far away from the frames edge does it go out horizontally? I want to do this same thing and would love some info on how you did yours. Thanks.

**Captainfab** · 10-24-2009, 01:17 AM

X2.....there's something about this blue. It looks great!

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Originally Posted by joe231

Oh man!!!!
I don't usually like light blue, but I might be in love with your truck

1964C10 · 10-24-2009, 11:17 AM

Did I read in the beginning of this thread you weren't making this into a show truck?? Man it looks awesome! I have no doubt you could win a number of throphies with that!

198plus · 10-24-2009, 01:41 PM

Looking good...........very nice job !!!!!!!!!!!

DaddyMack · 10-24-2009, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by CSoliz

Very cool truck. How do you plain on modifying your rear bumper brackets? Two more, your tow hitch, How far down from the top of the frame rails is the top of your receiver and how far away from the frames edge does it go out horizontally? I want to do this same thing and would love some info on how you did yours. Thanks.

Thank you!

you notice that the bumper mount is going to be a mod? lol.. I liked only one hole coming through the role pan.. so just going to modify the brackets to be an "L" shape with a small cross brace at the corner of the L and that way only one leg of the brace goes through the pan.

As far as the to hitch.. it is mounted to the bottom of the frame and welded so that it acts as a cross brace as well. I just lined it up with the roll pan so that it will hide behine the license plate. I thought of modifying the bumper so I could use a spring license plate holder, but I like the bumper as is.. so I figured I would just unscrew the plate (2 screws) when I use the hitch.

DaddyMack · 10-24-2009, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Captainfab

X2.....there's something about this blue. It looks great!

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1964C10

Did I read in the beginning of this thread you weren't making this into a show truck?? Man it looks awesome! I have no doubt you could win a number of throphies with that!

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Originally Posted by 198plus

Looking good...........very nice job !!!!!!!!!!!

Its Carolina Blue - Special flat paint.... the white accents that go on it when it's done (and scalloped hood) is also flat but with a bit of a kick... it has pearl in it

Thanks again! I really appreciate the kudos especially given all the great trucks on here!! And I might enter it in some local stuff.. but this is going to be a daily driver. I would sa it will be a nice 10 footer when it gets done..lol

And it will be my son's to boot... my next project is a 30's to early 40 p/u.. that one will be mine.

1964C10 · 10-25-2009, 01:28 AM

You realize I am your long lost son right? hahahaha

TimE · 10-25-2009, 02:32 AM

Lookin' sharp!! Like that blue...

JRBECK64 · 10-25-2009, 03:23 AM

That is going to be one beautiful truck. Looking forward to seeing the finished product.

JRBECK64

DaddyMack · 10-25-2009, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by 1964C10

You realize I am your long lost son right? hahahaha

You're the one!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by TimE

Lookin' sharp!! Like that blue...

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Originally Posted by JRBECK64

That is going to be one beautiful truck. Looking forward to seeing the finished product.

JRBECK64

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Thanks! Me too!! lol..

joe231 · 10-25-2009, 10:06 PM

lucky boy!
he ought to enjoy it....how old is he?

DaddyMack · 10-25-2009, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by joe231

lucky boy!
he ought to enjoy it....how old is he?

He is 15... I am trying to get it done so that I at least get 6 months of it before he drives it!! lol...

joe231 · 10-25-2009, 10:14 PM

jgh64pkup · 10-25-2009, 10:27 PM

wow that is awesome i wish my truck was that close to being painted
im 15 and im not even close

CSoliz · 10-26-2009, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by DaddyMack

Thank you!

I thought of modifying the bumper so I could use a spring license plate holder, but I like the bumper as is.. so I figured I would just unscrew the plate (2 screws) when I use the hitch.

I was wondering what you were going to do about that. I also wonder how hard it would be to fab up a sliding (down) type license plate holder with a spring return. Sure would be cool. Probably not to hard to do with a little thought.

Any plans on mounting any safety loops for the chains when pulling stuff? I was thinking about having someone weld them to the back of the bumper before I get i chromed.

DaddyMack · 10-27-2009, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by CSoliz

I was wondering what you were going to do about that. I also wonder how hard it would be to fab up a sliding (down) type license plate holder with a spring return. Sure would be cool. Probably not to hard to do with a little thought.

Any plans on mounting any safety loops for the chains when pulling stuff? I was thinking about having someone weld them to the back of the bumper before I get i chromed.

Interesting idea for the plate.. have to think about that one!

Yup.. either loops on the brace that holds the hitch... not on the bumper, I dont think it would be storng enough.. or wrap a coated chain around the brace... Im still tossing that one up...

tiggamonsta · 10-27-2009, 11:17 PM

You could also slot the bumper on one side and have the plate slide behind the bumper to access the hitch. Then add an actuator and have it remote activated. Makes it easier to hide the plate when the cops are chasing you.

WHAMMYBAR66 · 10-28-2009, 08:52 PM

sweet !!!

DaddyMack · 10-30-2009, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by tiggamonsta

You could also slot the bumper on one side and have the plate slide behind the bumper to access the hitch. Then add an actuator and have it remote activated. Makes it easier to hide the plate when the cops are chasing you.

That was actually discussed.. lol except.. Im a part time Judge..lol

DaddyMack · 10-30-2009, 11:47 AM

Wiring it up!! got the panels and doors painted... hood and then the bed are being painted and finished.

DaddyMack · 10-30-2009, 05:33 PM

I just ordered a bunch of of stuff from Brothers (supporting this site

) to help finish this up...

Bolt kit
Weatherstipping kit
parking and tail light fixtures...

Should have by Wednesday! so..... maybe I will have a running truck in about a week

chris6499 · 10-31-2009, 09:37 PM

truck is looking good

10-23-2009, 12:35 PM	#51
hill64step Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Mooresville, NC Posts: 46	Re: Old Blue eyeS updates with pics! Lookin good!! __________________ 64 Stepside.. A work in progress..

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10-23-2009, 07:03 PM	#53
DaddyMack Wide Eyed User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 261	Re: Old Blue eyeS updates with pics! Thanks guys! It's finally coming together... __________________ 1962 Chevy P/U SB Fleetside 350/350 2.5/5 static drop My Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=294723 Final (as final can be ) Pics: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=393441 Last edited by DaddyMack; 10-23-2009 at 07:03 PM.

10-23-2009, 11:56 PM	#54
CSoliz Torn between 66 and 78 Join Date: May 2008 Location: So. Cal. Posts: 253	Re: Old Blue eyeS updates with pics! Very cool truck. How do you plain on modifying your rear bumper brackets? Two more, your tow hitch, How far down from the top of the frame rails is the top of your receiver and how far away from the frames edge does it go out horizontally? I want to do this same thing and would love some info on how you did yours. Thanks.

10-24-2009, 11:17 AM	#56
1964C10 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San Marcos, CA Posts: 578	Re: Old Blue eyeS updates with pics! Did I read in the beginning of this thread you weren't making this into a show truck?? Man it looks awesome! I have no doubt you could win a number of throphies with that! __________________ 1964 Fleetside LWB 1995 Yellow Mustang convertible 1996 Camaro Z28 My build thread Looking for help on completing the Disc Brake Upgrade Reference Thread If you didn't build it, you don't really own it

10-24-2009, 01:41 PM	#57
198plus Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Loganville, Ga. Posts: 1,408	Re: Old Blue eyeS updates with pics! Looking good...........very nice job !!!!!!!!!!!

10-25-2009, 01:28 AM	#60
1964C10 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San Marcos, CA Posts: 578	Re: Old Blue eyeS updates with pics! You realize I am your long lost son right? hahahaha __________________ 1964 Fleetside LWB 1995 Yellow Mustang convertible 1996 Camaro Z28 My build thread Looking for help on completing the Disc Brake Upgrade Reference Thread If you didn't build it, you don't really own it

10-25-2009, 02:32 AM	#61
TimE Hey Y'all!! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay Minette, Alabama Posts: 1,755	Re: Old Blue eyeS updates with pics! Lookin' sharp!! Like that blue... __________________ Just hopin' I live long enough to finish something!!!

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joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Old Blue eyeS updates with pics! lucky boy! he ought to enjoy it....how old is he? __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

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10-25-2009, 10:27 PM	#67
jgh64pkup Sunburst C10!!! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 2,560	Re: Old Blue eyeS updates with pics! wow that is awesome i wish my truck was that close to being painted im 15 and im not even close __________________ Gage 1967 C10 Shortbed Stepside

10-27-2009, 11:17 PM	#70
tiggamonsta Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cedar Creek, TX Posts: 167	Re: Old Blue eyeS updates with pics! You could also slot the bumper on one side and have the plate slide behind the bumper to access the hitch. Then add an actuator and have it remote activated. Makes it easier to hide the plate when the cops are chasing you. Last edited by tiggamonsta; 10-27-2009 at 11:17 PM.

10-28-2009, 08:52 PM	#71
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10-30-2009, 11:47 AM	#73
DaddyMack Wide Eyed User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 261	Re: Old Blue eyeS updates with pics! Wiring it up!! got the panels and doors painted... hood and then the bed are being painted and finished. __________________ 1962 Chevy P/U SB Fleetside 350/350 2.5/5 static drop My Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=294723 Final (as final can be ) Pics: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=393441



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10-30-2009, 05:33 PM	#74
DaddyMack Wide Eyed User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 261	Re: Old Blue eyeS updates with pics! I just ordered a bunch of of stuff from Brothers (supporting this site ) to help finish this up... Bolt kit Weatherstipping kit parking and tail light fixtures... Should have by Wednesday! so..... maybe I will have a running truck in about a week __________________ 1962 Chevy P/U SB Fleetside 350/350 2.5/5 static drop My Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=294723 Final (as final can be ) Pics: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=393441

10-31-2009, 09:37 PM	#75
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