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mcbassin · 10-15-2009, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by aford78

I don't think that those would work either, The bed wood needs to go up tight to the sides and the head of those bolts will keep it away an 1/8" or so. What about drilling holes and using a rivet gun?

Are you sure about that? I am certain I used cap screws on mine last step side. Take a close look at this bed it is a fellow board members. I think he used stainless cap screws:

aford78 · 10-16-2009, 12:30 AM

Those will work great for holding the chrome wood spacers down. That isn't what I am having a problem with though. Underneath the wood on the sides of the box, that metal angle piece needs to be fastened to the outer bed side somehow.

Ridin Dirty · 10-18-2009, 09:56 AM

Damn man! You HAVE been busy on that thing. I need to get over there.

mcbassin · 10-18-2009, 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aford78

Those will work great for holding the chrome wood spacers down. That isn't what I am having a problem with though. Underneath the wood on the sides of the box, that metal angle piece needs to be fastened to the outer bed side somehow.

Yes, you will have to drill holes through the side of the rail and the bedside.
I'm pretty sure If you look at the pics above you will see 4 equally spaced capscrews through the side. I don't think it will be too easy to weld them in without a spot welder. If you have a mig welder you could drill holes along the length of it and weld it through the holes and grind it flat like a spot weld. Good luck

aford78 · 10-18-2009, 05:07 PM

Pics of the rear tail lights

aford78 · 10-19-2009, 02:41 AM

Tonight I finished the tail lights up, also got the rear stake pockets finished. Now I need help pulling the box off the truck so that I can cap off the front pockets.

aford78 · 10-20-2009, 02:42 AM

Well, I've been doing alot of thinking about the suspension on my truck, and I would like to put air baggs in it, but havn't ever done that before. This is my first 2wd low truck. The question I have is can I just put air bags in it without doing all that frame work and changing the control arms and spindles????? Also does anyone have pics of a truck like mine with just air bags on it??

aford78 · 10-22-2009, 12:09 AM

Looking for a little help!!!

aford78 · 10-23-2009, 02:39 AM

I did a little cab work today, till I ran out of gas for the welder

So here are a few pics of what I did get done.

0331grunt · 10-23-2009, 07:09 AM

Looking good. I like the tailight buckets you made. Keep it up!

Ridin Dirty · 10-23-2009, 07:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aford78

I did a little cab work today, till I ran out of gas for the welder

So here are a few pics of what I did get done.

Hack

aford78 · 10-24-2009, 01:29 AM

Along with some more gas for the welder

A package arrived at my door today. More new parts from LMC. Also piced up a couple new seats for the truck.

aford78 · 10-25-2009, 01:38 AM

Did some more cab repairs on the drivers side today. here is some pics.

aford78 · 10-25-2009, 01:43 AM

I am looking for a air bag setup, so if anyone has one or knows of someone who has one let me know please.

aford78 · 10-26-2009, 04:04 AM

Ok, tonight I got the passenger side floor finished, Hood hinges put on and the seat brackets made and mounted. Here are some progress pics.

0331grunt · 10-26-2009, 07:25 AM

Looking good

What did those seats come out of?

aford78 · 10-26-2009, 12:32 PM

Wide trac Grand Prix, not sure what year. I need to go back and get the seat belt assem.

aford78 · 10-27-2009, 02:44 AM

I decided on making my own rear roll pan tonight, so here are some pics of it, let me know what you think!!

aford78 · 10-27-2009, 02:46 AM

Pics on the truck

0331grunt · 10-27-2009, 07:17 AM

Roll pan looks good! Keep it up!

mcbassin · 10-27-2009, 09:23 AM

Wow! You got a genie in a bottle helping you there? I don't see a brake or roller in any pics. How are you fabbing the sheetmetal? Looks great!

aford78 · 10-27-2009, 02:28 PM

I have my own heating and coolin business and my sheet metal shop is on my other garage. I only have a 4' brake, so I had to cut the roll pan in half. And I don't have a roller, so I bent the curve free hand until it matched my template from the fender.

fxdxharley · 10-27-2009, 02:55 PM

Looking good! what color aare you going? Black?

aford78 · 10-27-2009, 04:05 PM

Not sure what color yet. I am thinking 2 tone silver and grey with a burgandy stripe?????

mcbassin · 10-27-2009, 04:07 PM

I like those seats. Do you know what model GP they are out of? How did you fab the brackets? I assume you sat in there behind the wheel? How does it feel in the seats? Those look like they may work for our project, I bet we can pick some up at the pull a part pretty cheap. thanks, keep up the good work!

10-16-2009, 12:30 AM	#52
aford78 Built not bought!!!! Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Lapeer, Michigan Posts: 113	Re: Project 1970 Step side C10 Those will work great for holding the chrome wood spacers down. That isn't what I am having a problem with though. Underneath the wood on the sides of the box, that metal angle piece needs to be fastened to the outer bed side somehow.

10-18-2009, 09:56 AM	#53
Ridin Dirty Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Metamora, Mi. Posts: 9	Re: Project 1970 Step side C10 Damn man! You HAVE been busy on that thing. I need to get over there.

10-18-2009, 05:07 PM	#55
aford78 Built not bought!!!! Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Lapeer, Michigan Posts: 113	Re: Project 1970 Step side C10 Pics of the rear tail lights Last edited by aford78; 10-19-2009 at 02:46 AM.

10-19-2009, 02:41 AM	#56
aford78 Built not bought!!!! Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Lapeer, Michigan Posts: 113	Re: Project 1970 Step side C10 Tonight I finished the tail lights up, also got the rear stake pockets finished. Now I need help pulling the box off the truck so that I can cap off the front pockets. Last edited by aford78; 10-19-2009 at 02:44 AM.

10-20-2009, 02:42 AM	#57
aford78 Built not bought!!!! Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Lapeer, Michigan Posts: 113	Re: Project 1970 Step side C10 Well, I've been doing alot of thinking about the suspension on my truck, and I would like to put air baggs in it, but havn't ever done that before. This is my first 2wd low truck. The question I have is can I just put air bags in it without doing all that frame work and changing the control arms and spindles????? Also does anyone have pics of a truck like mine with just air bags on it??

10-22-2009, 12:09 AM	#58
aford78 Built not bought!!!! Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Lapeer, Michigan Posts: 113	Re: Project 1970 Step side C10 Looking for a little help!!!

10-23-2009, 02:39 AM	#59
aford78 Built not bought!!!! Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Lapeer, Michigan Posts: 113	Re: Project 1970 Step side C10 I did a little cab work today, till I ran out of gas for the welder So here are a few pics of what I did get done. Last edited by aford78; 10-24-2009 at 01:30 AM.

10-23-2009, 07:09 AM	#60
0331grunt Now what?? Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Webbers Falls, OK Posts: 579	Re: Project 1970 Step side C10 Looking good. I like the tailight buckets you made. Keep it up! __________________ 69 Long Fleet - Project 06 Ram 1ton Cummins 4x4-DD 01 Tahoe- wifes "The quality of a persons life is in direct proportion to their commitment to excellence, regardless of their chosen field of endeavor." ~ Vince Lombardi "A dream doesn't become reality through magic, it takes sweat, determination and hard work." ~ Colin Powell my, um, build USMC OIF Veteran SEMPER FI!

10-24-2009, 01:29 AM	#62
aford78 Built not bought!!!! Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Lapeer, Michigan Posts: 113	Re: Project 1970 Step side C10 Along with some more gas for the welder A package arrived at my door today. More new parts from LMC. Also piced up a couple new seats for the truck.

10-25-2009, 01:38 AM	#63
aford78 Built not bought!!!! Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Lapeer, Michigan Posts: 113	Re: Project 1970 Step side C10 Did some more cab repairs on the drivers side today. here is some pics.

10-25-2009, 01:43 AM	#64
aford78 Built not bought!!!! Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Lapeer, Michigan Posts: 113	Re: Project 1970 Step side C10 I am looking for a air bag setup, so if anyone has one or knows of someone who has one let me know please.

10-26-2009, 04:04 AM	#65
aford78 Built not bought!!!! Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Lapeer, Michigan Posts: 113	Re: Project 1970 Step side C10 Ok, tonight I got the passenger side floor finished, Hood hinges put on and the seat brackets made and mounted. Here are some progress pics.

10-26-2009, 07:25 AM	#66
0331grunt Now what?? Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Webbers Falls, OK Posts: 579	Re: Project 1970 Step side C10 Looking good What did those seats come out of? __________________ 69 Long Fleet - Project 06 Ram 1ton Cummins 4x4-DD 01 Tahoe- wifes "The quality of a persons life is in direct proportion to their commitment to excellence, regardless of their chosen field of endeavor." ~ Vince Lombardi "A dream doesn't become reality through magic, it takes sweat, determination and hard work." ~ Colin Powell my, um, build USMC OIF Veteran SEMPER FI!

10-26-2009, 12:32 PM	#67
aford78 Built not bought!!!! Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Lapeer, Michigan Posts: 113	Re: Project 1970 Step side C10 Wide trac Grand Prix, not sure what year. I need to go back and get the seat belt assem.

10-27-2009, 02:44 AM	#68
aford78 Built not bought!!!! Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Lapeer, Michigan Posts: 113	Re: Project 1970 Step side C10 I decided on making my own rear roll pan tonight, so here are some pics of it, let me know what you think!!



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10-27-2009, 02:46 AM	#69
aford78 Built not bought!!!! Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Lapeer, Michigan Posts: 113	Re: Project 1970 Step side C10 Pics on the truck Last edited by aford78; 10-27-2009 at 02:54 AM.

10-27-2009, 07:17 AM	#70
0331grunt Now what?? Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Webbers Falls, OK Posts: 579	Re: Project 1970 Step side C10 Roll pan looks good! Keep it up! __________________ 69 Long Fleet - Project 06 Ram 1ton Cummins 4x4-DD 01 Tahoe- wifes "The quality of a persons life is in direct proportion to their commitment to excellence, regardless of their chosen field of endeavor." ~ Vince Lombardi "A dream doesn't become reality through magic, it takes sweat, determination and hard work." ~ Colin Powell my, um, build USMC OIF Veteran SEMPER FI!

10-27-2009, 09:23 AM	#71
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Project 1970 Step side C10 Wow! You got a genie in a bottle helping you there? I don't see a brake or roller in any pics. How are you fabbing the sheetmetal? Looks great! __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

10-27-2009, 02:28 PM	#72
aford78 Built not bought!!!! Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Lapeer, Michigan Posts: 113	Re: Project 1970 Step side C10 I have my own heating and coolin business and my sheet metal shop is on my other garage. I only have a 4' brake, so I had to cut the roll pan in half. And I don't have a roller, so I bent the curve free hand until it matched my template from the fender. Last edited by aford78; 10-27-2009 at 02:31 PM.

10-27-2009, 02:55 PM	#73
fxdxharley Just a nother gear head Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Barrington NH Posts: 501	Re: Project 1970 Step side C10 Looking good! what color aare you going? Black? __________________ 2013 HD FLHX 2000 chevy 2500 6.0l 4x4 3dr 2000 harley fxdx 71 Jimmy 4x4- future crawler/ woods rig 71 blazer (C4 2wd conv project) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=523589

10-27-2009, 04:05 PM	#74
aford78 Built not bought!!!! Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Lapeer, Michigan Posts: 113	Re: Project 1970 Step side C10 Not sure what color yet. I am thinking 2 tone silver and grey with a burgandy stripe?????

10-27-2009, 04:07 PM	#75
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Project 1970 Step side C10 I like those seats. Do you know what model GP they are out of? How did you fab the brackets? I assume you sat in there behind the wheel? How does it feel in the seats? Those look like they may work for our project, I bet we can pick some up at the pull a part pretty cheap. thanks, keep up the good work! __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

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