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watahyahknow · 03-02-2011, 12:24 AM

before you mentioned the bullets i was thinking a vertical grille from soda straw thick pieces of chromed roundbar welded in a flatbar "windowframe" the same way they usually make the grilles for a 40s rod
it would look simulair to the vette grill but a lot finer and closer together , could give them a litle bend out too ..... but again you can only see how that would work when the hood is on the car

Strodder · 03-16-2011, 10:16 PM

I'm thinking of a metal bed floor from a doner newer truck bed with inner fenders. What do you guys think? Remember "Cheap Build". I just saw one at a Wrecking Yard. It was crushed on top of the bed, but the floor looked good. It might be cheap.

Alan's Classic · 03-16-2011, 10:28 PM

Why not? You've done all the other mods, why stop now.

Strodder · 03-16-2011, 10:38 PM

It should be a hell of a lot cheaper than a wood floor.

I'll have to measure it and see what they want for it.

trevrolet65 · 03-16-2011, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Strodder

I'm thinking of a metal bed floor from a doner newer truck bed with inner fenders. What do you guys think? Remember "Cheap Build". I just saw one at a Wrecking Yard. It was crushed on top of the bed, but the floor looked good. It might be cheap.

Yes sir, nice build. I'm gonna do the same thing with my sons truck, it's a stepper though. I've seen a few different year trucks done, and I like it.

Strodder · 03-16-2011, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by trevrolet65

Yes sir, nice build. I'm gonna do the same thing with my sons truck, it's a stepper though. I've seen a few different year trucks done, and I like it.

Thanks Trev. Mines a Stepper also, but from a 73.

bubba327 · 03-16-2011, 10:54 PM

I think the start of the fender openings is a little farther back, but if the donor truck is a long bed , then it could be cut down to fit a short bed easily . Then Rhino coat the darn thing and no one will know.......

Strodder · 03-16-2011, 11:02 PM

Yes it's a short bed. I have to measure the junk yard bed. Rhino lining is like a rubber coating, not as tough as Line-X. But that was my thought, or a bed mat. Again CHEAP.

198plus · 03-16-2011, 11:15 PM

I like the grill without the bowtie.

bubba327 · 03-16-2011, 11:14 PM

I have thought about just using diamond plate with line-X over it. If you had access to cheap diamond plate. Shiny aluminum diamond plate would look neat , but probably not cheap!

Strodder · 03-16-2011, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by bubba327

I have thought about just using diamond plate with line-X over it. If you had access to cheap diamond plate. Shiny aluminum diamond plate would look neat , but probably not cheap!

Diamond plate's a thought. If a marine plywood was laid down, a thinner diamond plate would be a lot more affordable. I did a M/C trailer that way. And another one I made with outdoor carpet.

watahyahknow · 03-16-2011, 11:28 PM

i always surprised they don't use marine ply for the bed floor you Can make grooves in it with a router and lay polished aluminum strips in it with lock bolts trough it to mount it to the frame and then lacquered to a shine one sheet of ply should be pretty close to the size of the bed floor and most likely sheaper that a floorkit

that outdoor carpet looks nice too it might be a bice option if you have a top on the bed

bubba327 · 03-16-2011, 11:36 PM

forgot it was a stepper too.. my bad... No fender openings to mess with.. On a 60-66 short Fleet, the start of the fender openings are a little different from the newer models.
marine plywood would be really easy.

Grille is better without the Bowtie

Strodder · 03-17-2011, 08:53 PM

I painted the 57 Chevys frame that I'm working on today. I used Gloss Black KBS Coatings. I sprayed it on, and came out 100% better than POR-15.

watahyahknow · 03-17-2011, 09:12 PM

thats impressive you wouls allmost use it to paint a T ford body with it

Strodder · 03-17-2011, 10:04 PM

Looks like powder coated. It is supposed to be very durable, and is good to stop rust. Like POR-15. I've used POR-15 a few times, and this is much better in my opinion. It sprayed on real nice. and didn't want to run, plus it flowed out just like POR-15

ruffrida2005 · 03-17-2011, 10:10 PM

what's the cost diffrence between the two? POR and this?

Strodder · 03-17-2011, 10:15 PM

Same price. $44.95 a QT

likaroc13 · 03-17-2011, 11:15 PM

that looks great!

Strodder · 03-17-2011, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by likaroc13

that looks great!

Thanks likaroc. I wish it my truck being done that far.

daverod · 03-17-2011, 11:59 PM

I'll have to try that. I wasn't to impressed with pr stuff. Plus I like to spray stuff. Did you have to thin it? What size tip? Hope they have it here.

Looks nice.

shrunken66stroker · 03-18-2011, 12:14 AM

Does it come in satin or something less glossy?

Strodder · 03-18-2011, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by daverod

I'll have to try that. I wasn't to impressed with pr stuff. Plus I like to spray stuff. Did you have to thin it? What size tip? Hope they have it here.

Looks nice.

I didn't have to thin it, and don't know what size tip I sprayed it with. What ever came in the gun.

Strodder · 03-18-2011, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by shrunken66stroker

Does it come in satin or something less glossy?

Check out the web site. I want to get more.

http://www.kbs-coatings.com/topcoats.html

watahyahknow · 03-18-2011, 10:56 AM

i think its stamped somewhere in the nozzlehead but its pretty small lettering

03-02-2011, 12:24 AM	#1
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up before you mentioned the bullets i was thinking a vertical grille from soda straw thick pieces of chromed roundbar welded in a flatbar "windowframe" the same way they usually make the grilles for a 40s rod it would look simulair to the vette grill but a lot finer and closer together , could give them a litle bend out too ..... but again you can only see how that would work when the hood is on the car __________________ i got a job again and having fun at it too idea's for the trucks and the order of things to do are taking shape and get closer to being realized , a few more months and i be able to start building for real i complete 2 of the trucks intoo running fashion one custom and one basicly stock the thirth will be sacrificed for parts

03-16-2011, 10:16 PM	#2
Strodder Daring to be Different Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 4,499	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up I'm thinking of a metal bed floor from a doner newer truck bed with inner fenders. What do you guys think? Remember "Cheap Build". I just saw one at a Wrecking Yard. It was crushed on top of the bed, but the floor looked good. It might be cheap. __________________ *Dennis* Check out my 65/73 Cheap Build Thread. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=327644 *KUSTOM RIDES* FACE BOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/291198124258863/ 1965 C-10 Short Bed 350/700r4 2012 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab 2016 Honda Accord w/ 18" rims 2007 Honda Goldwing Trike w/ NAVI 2001 Yamaha Roadstar Indian look alike "Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "...WOW!...what an amazing ride!" Live Life Passionately!!! [/COLOR] *I AM WE TODD IT, I AM SOFA KING WE TODD IT*

03-16-2011, 10:28 PM	#3
Alan's Classic 1 thing at a time is progress. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground GA Posts: 5,511	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up Why not? You've done all the other mods, why stop now. __________________ Alan Philippians 2:14-16 Alan's Classic Facebook page. North Georgia Group Project 1965 Vitamin C-10 1995 GMC Sierra K1500 The "Wrecker"

03-16-2011, 10:38 PM	#4
Strodder Daring to be Different Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 4,499	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up It should be a hell of a lot cheaper than a wood floor. I'll have to measure it and see what they want for it. __________________ *Dennis* Check out my 65/73 Cheap Build Thread. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=327644 *KUSTOM RIDES* FACE BOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/291198124258863/ 1965 C-10 Short Bed 350/700r4 2012 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab 2016 Honda Accord w/ 18" rims 2007 Honda Goldwing Trike w/ NAVI 2001 Yamaha Roadstar Indian look alike "Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "...WOW!...what an amazing ride!" Live Life Passionately!!! [/COLOR] *I AM WE TODD IT, I AM SOFA KING WE TODD IT* Last edited by Strodder; 03-16-2011 at 10:39 PM.

03-16-2011, 10:54 PM	#7
bubba327 HOW long until spring?? Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Star Idaho Posts: 1,413	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up I think the start of the fender openings is a little farther back, but if the donor truck is a long bed , then it could be cut down to fit a short bed easily . Then Rhino coat the darn thing and no one will know....... __________________ 69 chevelle convertible 71-C-10 short-wide and low 64 C-10 custom shortbox "Bubba"s Recycling project"

03-16-2011, 11:02 PM	#8
Strodder Daring to be Different Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 4,499	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up Yes it's a short bed. I have to measure the junk yard bed. Rhino lining is like a rubber coating, not as tough as Line-X. But that was my thought, or a bed mat. Again CHEAP. __________________ *Dennis* Check out my 65/73 Cheap Build Thread. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=327644 *KUSTOM RIDES* FACE BOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/291198124258863/ 1965 C-10 Short Bed 350/700r4 2012 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab 2016 Honda Accord w/ 18" rims 2007 Honda Goldwing Trike w/ NAVI 2001 Yamaha Roadstar Indian look alike "Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "...WOW!...what an amazing ride!" Live Life Passionately!!! [/COLOR] *I AM WE TODD IT, I AM SOFA KING WE TODD IT*

03-16-2011, 11:15 PM	#9
198plus Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Loganville, Ga. Posts: 1,408	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up I like the grill without the bowtie. __________________ My Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=346597 https://www.facebook.com/pages/198-C...1434001?ref=hl

03-16-2011, 11:14 PM	#10
bubba327 HOW long until spring?? Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Star Idaho Posts: 1,413	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up I have thought about just using diamond plate with line-X over it. If you had access to cheap diamond plate. Shiny aluminum diamond plate would look neat , but probably not cheap! __________________ 69 chevelle convertible 71-C-10 short-wide and low 64 C-10 custom shortbox "Bubba"s Recycling project"

03-16-2011, 11:28 PM	#12
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up i always surprised they don't use marine ply for the bed floor you Can make grooves in it with a router and lay polished aluminum strips in it with lock bolts trough it to mount it to the frame and then lacquered to a shine one sheet of ply should be pretty close to the size of the bed floor and most likely sheaper that a floorkit that outdoor carpet looks nice too it might be a bice option if you have a top on the bed __________________ i got a job again and having fun at it too idea's for the trucks and the order of things to do are taking shape and get closer to being realized , a few more months and i be able to start building for real i complete 2 of the trucks intoo running fashion one custom and one basicly stock the thirth will be sacrificed for parts Last edited by watahyahknow; 03-16-2011 at 11:36 PM.

03-16-2011, 11:36 PM	#13
bubba327 HOW long until spring?? Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Star Idaho Posts: 1,413	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up forgot it was a stepper too.. my bad... No fender openings to mess with.. On a 60-66 short Fleet, the start of the fender openings are a little different from the newer models. marine plywood would be really easy. Grille is better without the Bowtie __________________ 69 chevelle convertible 71-C-10 short-wide and low 64 C-10 custom shortbox "Bubba"s Recycling project"

03-17-2011, 08:53 PM	#14
Strodder Daring to be Different Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 4,499	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up I painted the 57 Chevys frame that I'm working on today. I used Gloss Black KBS Coatings. I sprayed it on, and came out 100% better than POR-15. __________________ *Dennis* Check out my 65/73 Cheap Build Thread. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=327644 *KUSTOM RIDES* FACE BOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/291198124258863/ 1965 C-10 Short Bed 350/700r4 2012 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab 2016 Honda Accord w/ 18" rims 2007 Honda Goldwing Trike w/ NAVI 2001 Yamaha Roadstar Indian look alike "Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "...WOW!...what an amazing ride!" Live Life Passionately!!! [/COLOR] *I AM WE TODD IT, I AM SOFA KING WE TODD IT*

03-17-2011, 09:12 PM	#15
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up thats impressive you wouls allmost use it to paint a T ford body with it __________________ i got a job again and having fun at it too idea's for the trucks and the order of things to do are taking shape and get closer to being realized , a few more months and i be able to start building for real i complete 2 of the trucks intoo running fashion one custom and one basicly stock the thirth will be sacrificed for parts

03-17-2011, 10:04 PM	#16
Strodder Daring to be Different Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 4,499	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up Looks like powder coated. It is supposed to be very durable, and is good to stop rust. Like POR-15. I've used POR-15 a few times, and this is much better in my opinion. It sprayed on real nice. and didn't want to run, plus it flowed out just like POR-15 __________________ *Dennis* Check out my 65/73 Cheap Build Thread. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=327644 *KUSTOM RIDES* FACE BOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/291198124258863/ 1965 C-10 Short Bed 350/700r4 2012 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab 2016 Honda Accord w/ 18" rims 2007 Honda Goldwing Trike w/ NAVI 2001 Yamaha Roadstar Indian look alike "Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "...WOW!...what an amazing ride!" Live Life Passionately!!! [/COLOR] *I AM WE TODD IT, I AM SOFA KING WE TODD IT* Last edited by Strodder; 03-17-2011 at 10:05 PM.

03-17-2011, 10:10 PM	#17
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03-17-2011, 10:15 PM	#18
Strodder Daring to be Different Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 4,499	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up Same price. $44.95 a QT __________________ *Dennis* Check out my 65/73 Cheap Build Thread. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=327644 *KUSTOM RIDES* FACE BOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/291198124258863/ 1965 C-10 Short Bed 350/700r4 2012 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab 2016 Honda Accord w/ 18" rims 2007 Honda Goldwing Trike w/ NAVI 2001 Yamaha Roadstar Indian look alike "Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "...WOW!...what an amazing ride!" Live Life Passionately!!! [/COLOR] *I AM WE TODD IT, I AM SOFA KING WE TODD IT*



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03-17-2011, 11:15 PM	#19
likaroc13 Rollin' Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 5,371	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up that looks great!

03-17-2011, 11:59 PM	#21
daverod SSN 706 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pocatello Idaho Posts: 3,821	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up I'll have to try that. I wasn't to impressed with pr stuff. Plus I like to spray stuff. Did you have to thin it? What size tip? Hope they have it here. Looks nice. __________________ Daverods 64 C10 Daily driver 292 3 speed "Driver" Daverods 66 Build C10 Bags 350/350(On Hold) Daverods 52 Build 3100 S10 chassis,Bags, 350/700r4 "Click it"

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03-18-2011, 10:56 AM	#25
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up i think its stamped somewhere in the nozzlehead but its pretty small lettering __________________ i got a job again and having fun at it too idea's for the trucks and the order of things to do are taking shape and get closer to being realized , a few more months and i be able to start building for real i complete 2 of the trucks intoo running fashion one custom and one basicly stock the thirth will be sacrificed for parts

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