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I am going to add in my opinion, but like belly buttons, everyone has one. Have you purchased that smaller box already, and are you committed to it? My personal take would be to have one custom folded, welded and then painted to match the arches. Possibly to take up more of the space across the rear. Make it s a "quick release" type of floor mount, make sure you can open it fully without making contact with the rear of the bed. Then tuck in the actual bin section toward the cab, to maximise the space, otherwise you end up with "dead space" where you compensate for the lid opening. I personally do not care for the diamond plate ally look. Rather flat steel or ally, folded and welded appropriately. Two locks like the example, for added security. I would also add in a cigarette lighter type power socket to the inside, in case you want to power something like a small cooler box in there..... OK, now I am going overboard. Anyway, personal opinion...... You have put so much into the truck that a custom designed safe box would make a lot of sense, and look great. Good luck figuring it all out.
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Thanks a lot Martin. I knew someone would put that idea out there. I looked for a steel box that I could paint gray to match but could not find one I liked. Not to sure if the paint will stick that well to tread plate aluminum.
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Re: Newbie with a 65 Chevy
Beautiful truck! All of your hard work is really paying off!!!
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Thanks for looking in. I got the bed all bolted down, fuel door installed, fuel tank mounted back in and the rear wheels put on. I hope to take it and have the frontend aligned this week and finish the exhaust.
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Thanks DKO. Yes it is. I am about ready for a cruise maybe next week. Also decided to use this box for now as it was not to expensive.
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Lookin really good!!
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Man I haven't checked your build in a while. It looks awesome. I love the way the paint brings it together.
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Thanks Eric. I got the bumper installed. Still need to fab some outer brackets. I modified the inside ones so the bumper would sit closer to the truck.
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Re: Newbie with a 65 Chevy
Dude...
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Uh...yeah.....DUDE!!!! LOL!
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truck looks beautiful Donny... I think the diamond plate accents the polished strips and looks good until you figure out a permanent solution. Did you secure it to the floor somehow, sure wouldn't want it moving around.
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Sweet looking truck, great that all the hard work is paying off!
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Thanks guys for all the positive comments. And all the help that I have received on this forum. I can't tell you how many questions I have had answered on here that helped with my build. It is slowly coming to and end
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A few more pics.
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Re: Newbie with a 65 Chevy
Donnie are you going to paint the inside of the tailgate the darker silver ?
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Thanks Clem. And yes I just ran bolts thorough the bottom where some bolts held down the strips. And put rudder strips between box and stainless strips.
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I am going to paint the GMC letters and the border circle gray. Then the rest silver. I still have a lot to do on the gate. It had just been sand blasted so I need to weld up some holes and body work.
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It will be like this with silver and dark gray.
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Can't wait to see it . The truck looks awesome . I think anyone looking out of the window and seeing it on there drive would be very happy . The best part is its your own work .
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Thanks Martin. It might not be the best body work and paint but like you said it is very satisfying knowing that I did it myself.
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Not sure about you brother, but I am my own worst critic...
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Man its looking good brother!
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