Newbie with a 65 Chevy

[Grizz1963]

Originally Posted by dwcardfan

Ok guys I need your honest opinion. My truck has bucket seats and a console. No room for anything but 2 people. I plan on driving this thing a lot and all over so I need some storage. How does this look for storage?

Donny, your truck is soooo gorgeous.

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.

[dwcardfan]

Originally Posted by oldarky66

Outstanding work, looks great. And I think the smaller box for storage is a good choice because it takes less away from all the hard work you've put in it.

I was wondering, did your drop kit include spindles or was it just springs and shocks?

Also do you have any parts left from your donor trucks you want to sell. I'm looking for bumper brackets (front & back). thanks.

Wade

Thanks Wade. I just used springs and shocks to lower it. I will look for the brackets. I might have some.

[dwcardfan]

Originally Posted by mjh1965

I like the smaller box , as it looks less intrusive . But just to mess with your head , what about painting it the same colour as the arches .

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.

[dwcardfan]

Originally Posted by Grizz1963

Donny, your truck is soooo gorgeous.

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.

Thanks for your honest opinion RIan. Just was not wanting to put that much work into it now. But that does sound like a really good idea.

[DKO]

Beautiful truck! All of your hard work is really paying off!!!

[dwcardfan]

Originally Posted by 65truckowner

Looking very good. I really like the color

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.

[dwcardfan]

Originally Posted by DKO

Beautiful truck! All of your hard work is really paying off!!!

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.

[NevEno]

Lookin really good!!

[Eric15chevys]

Man I haven't checked your build in a while. It looks awesome. I love the way the paint brings it together.

[dwcardfan]

Originally Posted by NevEno

Lookin really good!!

Thanks Paul.

[dwcardfan]

Originally Posted by Eric15chevys

Man I haven't checked your build in a while. It looks awesome. I love the way the paint brings it together.

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.

[Ta2Don]

Dude...

[TJ's Chevy]

Uh...yeah.....DUDE!!!! LOL!

[clemdaddy]

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.

nice job, time to enjoy the fruits...

[66ChevyMax]

Sweet looking truck, great that all the hard work is paying off!

[dwcardfan]

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 I am taking in in the morning for a frontend alignment and finish the exhaust. Then it will get a small road trip to see how everything works.

[dwcardfan]

A few more pics.

[mjh1965]

Donnie are you going to paint the inside of the tailgate the darker silver ?

[dwcardfan]

Originally Posted by clemdaddy

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.

nice job, time to enjoy the fruits...

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.

[dwcardfan]

Originally Posted by mjh1965

Donnie are you going to paint the inside of the tailgate the darker silver ?

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.

[dwcardfan]

It will be like this with silver and dark gray.

[mjh1965]

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 .

[dwcardfan]

Originally Posted by mjh1965

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 .

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.

[Ta2Don]

Not sure about you brother, but I am my own worst critic...
You are doing an amazing job and the Tailgate will be the icing on the cake...

[TJ's Chevy]

Man its looking good brother! Hope to see it in person one day. I need to get a GMC tailgate for mine. haha