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12-05-2013, 07:25 AM | #1 | |
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12-21-2013, 03:30 PM | #2 |
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Re: 1981 Chevrolet C50 Pick-up Conversion
WOW was that a loooong trip. Just spent a couple hours looking through your ENTIRE build thread. Why you ask?? Does this guy have or want to build one of these Goliath s? NO. I Started a build thread on Rustoleum paint jobs over on the 47-59 thread and was wanting opinions. Somebody pointed me in this direction because you had some experience with it. I Just couldn't pull myself
away. Very nice work. I saw a F&%D done up this way and always thought it was a cool idea. My hat is off to you. I was really impressed with the paint on your blue truck and I'm probably going that rout as well. I subscribed here as well as your YouTube channel.
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12-25-2013, 09:06 AM | #3 |
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Re: 1981 Chevrolet C50 Pick-up Conversion
Here's some rear end info.
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12-04-2013, 03:26 AM | #4 |
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Again, you are most welcome. That looks GREAT on your truck, I am glad I could help you.
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12-04-2013, 03:36 PM | #5 |
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Re: 1981 Chevrolet C50 Pick-up Conversion
Hey, this build is awesome! Im in Ontario too.... definitely looking into the tremclad resto! Can you tell me what you use for a primer? i am just starting to begin my paint removal, and am unsure what to use. Yours looks great!
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12-04-2013, 09:22 PM | #6 | |
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The primer was from mar hyde.
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01-21-2014, 09:31 PM | #7 |
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Good evening All,
While I have not finished my C50, I really only have the interior and a few small things to do on it to bring it to completion for me. I planned on doing the interior near the spring. In the mean time, I was searching through the classifieds and found my new winter project... A 1962 Grumman Olson. Here is a link to the build thread... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6484014 And a couple of photos of it.
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01-21-2014, 10:20 PM | #8 |
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Can't wait to see where this goes.
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01-29-2014, 10:50 AM | #9 |
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How did you paint everything?
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02-09-2014, 11:17 AM | #10 |
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Some rolled, some sprayed, some brushed... feel free to pm me with anything specific you would like to know.
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02-09-2014, 12:20 AM | #11 |
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Based upon your project Im thinking of starting one of my own similar except mine has dire department history . Can you give a newbie some advice as to any tips or tricks you learned as you went along? and have you ever done this kind of work on a truck that has air brakes?
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02-09-2014, 11:27 AM | #12 | |
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I had a few things along the way that I had to overcome: Tools I had to update my impact gun to remove the lugs, I ended up getting a 1 inch impact gun from Harbour Freight. My parents winter in South Texas and got me a good deal on it. I had to update my air chisel to something more powerful then what I had, got a sufficient CP for about a 100 bucks. Had to buy a new 1/2 inch drill to re do the cut shackles. I also invested in a industrial drill bit. New drill under 100, drill bit about 25. That was my biggest hurdle throughout the build. My inability to wait for help and extra hands made things harder. But a little ingenuity with my engine hoist went a long way. I really cant give you any advice on the air brakes, as I have never been involved with that type of system. Hope this gives you a little insight.
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02-09-2014, 11:46 AM | #13 |
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It helps a lot the truck im starting with is a lot longer than yours but im assuming the size doesn't matter> they guy im buying it from is kind of hedging as he is trying to sell it to someone who will preserve the fire department aspect of it.. I wanted that truck because its in excellent shape already and the work would be limited to the rear half of the truck I would even keep the orange and white color scheme.. I was also thinking of making my bed dump..
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02-09-2014, 11:49 AM | #14 | |
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And potential to offset some of the build costs with either the sale/parting out/scrap of the back half.
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someone get this!!! 9900 miles Allison Auto and air!!!
http://www.govdeals.com/index.cfm?fa...=6&acctid=5689
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First i say ,respect! For a great and inspiring build.love the color btw ��
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Sorry
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06-10-2014, 10:55 AM | #18 |
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Do you know if the brake/clutch pedal assembly is the same as the K10/20/30's?
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07-06-2014, 05:17 PM | #19 | |
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Sorry for the delay in response....
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07-06-2014, 05:21 PM | #20 |
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So its been a while since I last posted... I have been enjoying my truck any chance I can drive it.
The other week I picked up a 20" LED light bar. Mounted it, I think it looks good. I have not really got a chance to use it in the dark.
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Very nice..I used some light bars as taillights on my c20. They are sweet
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07-06-2014, 11:34 PM | #22 |
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these light bars are the new thing now. I see them on a lot of rigs now, interesting to see how much difference it makes
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07-07-2014, 05:27 PM | #23 |
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Did you get a chance to work on the gearing?
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07-08-2014, 05:15 PM | #24 |
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Still running the 6:17'... Its fast to 50!
I would like to locate something more streetable, but have not found it yet.
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