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OKGMC4 · 01-28-2016, 05:57 PM

Also ordered the Dakota Digital VHX guages and a custom panel from Boese engineering. I requested no LED holes for indicator lights and no ball milling marks on the face. If you ever try to order this panel for VHX and the guy tells you they are the same size as VDO... They're not. Had to have the holes machined another .15" to get them in there. No polished aluminum? No problem. Was going to paint the gauge pod but now highly considering hydro dipping in a carbon fiber or machine turned finish.

OKGMC4 · 01-28-2016, 06:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcbassin

Mr. Green Jeans is coming right along!
I thought for a second, NO.... but as it turns out it's not a super chop top after all. I like the idea of the flush glass too. This puppy just keeps getting cooler.
Keep up the good work. More pictures please

Thanks! I'm not sure a lot of people get where I'm going. Sometimes subtle is better than a hammer to the face when it comes to mods. I wonder how many people will walk by this thing and never notice the chop OR the bed. Three new posts in a day enough pics for now?

OKGMC4 · 01-28-2016, 06:04 PM

Better close up of the wheel

flashed · 01-28-2016, 07:34 PM

Gauges and wheels look great as does the whole truck .

**Ol Blue K20** · 01-28-2016, 08:18 PM

I just found this thread! Simply amazing....I'm in to watch

FOSTER21 · 01-29-2016, 09:46 AM

I cant wait to see what these wheels look like on this truck. Awesome work!

Odaroloc · 01-29-2016, 07:27 PM

Very nice work!

OKGMC4 · 02-01-2016, 10:17 PM

My part time employer and pretty much best friend (after my dad) put new tires on his GTR and gave me the old ones so I could set the truck on the ground and check ride height. These tires are shorter than what most people use but I really like them. My problem right now is that the front is 3/4" higher than the back. I don't have the engine accessories, any interior or AC equipment, etc so I wonder if I'll have to get a hair shorter spring? Will wait until assembled.
255/40r20 front
285/35r20 rear

OKGMC4 · 02-01-2016, 10:22 PM

Mounted

**Ol Blue K20** · 02-01-2016, 10:30 PM

I think it'll settle down a little more than an inch after assembly. Wait before you play with the springs.

OKGMC4 · 02-15-2016, 08:32 PM

More side work has taken time from the truck but at least I had fun. Was supposed to come up with a cover to hide this ugly bed on a 59 Chevy. Bad news is he only gave me a week to do it.

OKGMC4 · 02-15-2016, 08:39 PM

Welded up a frame from square tubing. Cut and router some wood. One coat of conditioner, two coats of stain, and 3 coats of urethane clear. There's some dust in the clear that I wanted to sand and buff but ran out of time. He plans to have it in the Starbird show in a couple days.

OKGMC4 · 02-15-2016, 08:42 PM

At least it's fun to drive.

OKGMC4 · 06-06-2016, 07:00 AM

Skipping around here and there not really finished anything. Building inner bed panels using a bead roller.

OKGMC4 · 06-06-2016, 07:02 AM

Bed front

OKGMC4 · 06-06-2016, 07:04 AM

Going with a welded gate and a ridetech fuel filler in the middle.

OKGMC4 · 06-06-2016, 07:06 AM

Playing with the punch and die tool. Making filler panels that mimic the coil covers.

OKGMC4 · 06-08-2016, 07:39 AM

Bed front after bead roller.

mcbassin · 06-08-2016, 09:12 AM

Nice progress on the bed!

OKGMC4 · 06-10-2016, 04:29 PM

Getting there. Can anyone see the Ring Brothers influence?

**GAc10boy** · 06-10-2016, 05:18 PM

Wow! Amazing fab work. I'm in for this one. You've come a long way.

OKGMC4 · 07-06-2016, 05:59 AM

Coat of primer to see where I'm at.

OKGMC4 · 07-06-2016, 06:03 AM

Started working a weld seam. Anyone who whines about bodywork on a fender or hood needs to try straightening a 47 year old truck bed. Between the rust pitting, dents, and all the ribs this thing is a nightmare!

swamp rat · 07-07-2016, 07:33 PM

I don't envy you on the bed floor! Truck is looking nice!

B Myers · 12-20-2016, 10:06 AM

Awesome build, just found this. I'm following, really like your creativity.

01-28-2016, 05:57 PM	#76
OKGMC4 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 1,234	Re: Mr Green Jeans - the 69 (or not) chevy, er gmc, project Also ordered the Dakota Digital VHX guages and a custom panel from Boese engineering. I requested no LED holes for indicator lights and no ball milling marks on the face. If you ever try to order this panel for VHX and the guy tells you they are the same size as VDO... They're not. Had to have the holes machined another .15" to get them in there. No polished aluminum? No problem. Was going to paint the gauge pod but now highly considering hydro dipping in a carbon fiber or machine turned finish. Attached Images __________________ 56 GMC BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=368649 69 long bed Chevy turned 67 gmc jimmy roadster: https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=851167

01-28-2016, 06:04 PM	#78
OKGMC4 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 1,234	Re: Mr Green Jeans - the 69 (or not) chevy, er gmc, project Better close up of the wheel Attached Images __________________ 56 GMC BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=368649 69 long bed Chevy turned 67 gmc jimmy roadster: https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=851167

01-28-2016, 07:34 PM	#79
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,728	Re: Mr Green Jeans - the 69 (or not) chevy, er gmc, project Gauges and wheels look great as does the whole truck .

01-28-2016, 08:18 PM	#80
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,237	Re: Mr Green Jeans - the 69 (or not) chevy, er gmc, project I just found this thread! Simply amazing....I'm in to watch __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

01-29-2016, 09:46 AM	#81
FOSTER21 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Jonesboro Arkansas Posts: 155	Re: Mr Green Jeans - the 69 (or not) chevy, er gmc, project I cant wait to see what these wheels look like on this truck. Awesome work!

01-29-2016, 07:27 PM	#82
Odaroloc Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Wasilla, Alaska Posts: 168	Re: Mr Green Jeans - the 69 (or not) chevy, er gmc, project Very nice work! __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra Grande 2500 2wd "Sadiee" Caddy 472/TH400 Project "Sadiee" 1969 Chevy C/10 Build "Maisie" Thread coming soon

02-01-2016, 10:17 PM	#83
OKGMC4 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 1,234	Re: Mr Green Jeans - the 69 (or not) chevy, er gmc, project My part time employer and pretty much best friend (after my dad) put new tires on his GTR and gave me the old ones so I could set the truck on the ground and check ride height. These tires are shorter than what most people use but I really like them. My problem right now is that the front is 3/4" higher than the back. I don't have the engine accessories, any interior or AC equipment, etc so I wonder if I'll have to get a hair shorter spring? Will wait until assembled. 255/40r20 front 285/35r20 rear Attached Images __________________ 56 GMC BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=368649 69 long bed Chevy turned 67 gmc jimmy roadster: https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=851167

02-01-2016, 10:22 PM	#84
OKGMC4 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 1,234	Re: Mr Green Jeans - the 69 (or not) chevy, er gmc, project Mounted Attached Images __________________ 56 GMC BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=368649 69 long bed Chevy turned 67 gmc jimmy roadster: https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=851167

02-01-2016, 10:30 PM	#85
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,237	Re: Mr Green Jeans - the 69 (or not) chevy, er gmc, project I think it'll settle down a little more than an inch after assembly. Wait before you play with the springs. __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

02-15-2016, 08:32 PM	#86
OKGMC4 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 1,234	Re: Mr Green Jeans - the 69 (or not) chevy, er gmc, project More side work has taken time from the truck but at least I had fun. Was supposed to come up with a cover to hide this ugly bed on a 59 Chevy. Bad news is he only gave me a week to do it. Attached Images __________________ 56 GMC BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=368649 69 long bed Chevy turned 67 gmc jimmy roadster: https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=851167

02-15-2016, 08:39 PM	#87
OKGMC4 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 1,234	Re: Mr Green Jeans - the 69 (or not) chevy, er gmc, project Welded up a frame from square tubing. Cut and router some wood. One coat of conditioner, two coats of stain, and 3 coats of urethane clear. There's some dust in the clear that I wanted to sand and buff but ran out of time. He plans to have it in the Starbird show in a couple days. Attached Images __________________ 56 GMC BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=368649 69 long bed Chevy turned 67 gmc jimmy roadster: https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=851167 Last edited by OKGMC4; 02-15-2016 at 08:45 PM.

02-15-2016, 08:42 PM	#88
OKGMC4 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 1,234	Re: Mr Green Jeans - the 69 (or not) chevy, er gmc, project At least it's fun to drive. Attached Images __________________ 56 GMC BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=368649 69 long bed Chevy turned 67 gmc jimmy roadster: https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=851167

06-06-2016, 07:00 AM	#89
OKGMC4 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 1,234	Re: Mr Green Jeans - the 69 (or not) chevy, er gmc, project Skipping around here and there not really finished anything. Building inner bed panels using a bead roller. Attached Images __________________ 56 GMC BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=368649 69 long bed Chevy turned 67 gmc jimmy roadster: https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=851167

06-06-2016, 07:02 AM	#90
OKGMC4 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 1,234	Re: Mr Green Jeans - the 69 (or not) chevy, er gmc, project Bed front Attached Images __________________ 56 GMC BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=368649 69 long bed Chevy turned 67 gmc jimmy roadster: https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=851167

06-06-2016, 07:04 AM	#91
OKGMC4 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 1,234	Re: Mr Green Jeans - the 69 (or not) chevy, er gmc, project Going with a welded gate and a ridetech fuel filler in the middle. Attached Images __________________ 56 GMC BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=368649 69 long bed Chevy turned 67 gmc jimmy roadster: https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=851167



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06-06-2016, 07:06 AM	#92
OKGMC4 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 1,234	Re: Mr Green Jeans - the 69 (or not) chevy, er gmc, project Playing with the punch and die tool. Making filler panels that mimic the coil covers. Attached Images __________________ 56 GMC BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=368649 69 long bed Chevy turned 67 gmc jimmy roadster: https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=851167

06-08-2016, 07:39 AM	#93
OKGMC4 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 1,234	Re: Mr Green Jeans - the 69 (or not) chevy, er gmc, project Bed front after bead roller. Attached Images __________________ 56 GMC BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=368649 69 long bed Chevy turned 67 gmc jimmy roadster: https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=851167

06-08-2016, 09:12 AM	#94
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Mr Green Jeans - the 69 (or not) chevy, er gmc, project Nice progress on the bed! __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

06-10-2016, 04:29 PM	#95
OKGMC4 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 1,234	Re: Mr Green Jeans - the 69 (or not) chevy, er gmc, project Getting there. Can anyone see the Ring Brothers influence? Attached Images __________________ 56 GMC BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=368649 69 long bed Chevy turned 67 gmc jimmy roadster: https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=851167

06-10-2016, 05:18 PM	#96
GAc10boy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 1,642	Re: Mr Green Jeans - the 69 (or not) chevy, er gmc, project Wow! Amazing fab work. I'm in for this one. You've come a long way. __________________ - Robbie UNITED BY TRUCKS - classic truck video content YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/unitedbytrucks Instagram: @united_by_trucks Paw Paw '68 508 Dark Blue Custom C10 Teddy '68 GMC SWB 503 Light Green LS Build Mississippi Mud '75 Skyline Blue Patina SBC Build

07-06-2016, 05:59 AM	#97
OKGMC4 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 1,234	Re: Mr Green Jeans - the 69 (or not) chevy, er gmc, project Coat of primer to see where I'm at. Attached Images __________________ 56 GMC BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=368649 69 long bed Chevy turned 67 gmc jimmy roadster: https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=851167

07-06-2016, 06:03 AM	#98
OKGMC4 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 1,234	Re: Mr Green Jeans - the 69 (or not) chevy, er gmc, project Started working a weld seam. Anyone who whines about bodywork on a fender or hood needs to try straightening a 47 year old truck bed. Between the rust pitting, dents, and all the ribs this thing is a nightmare! Attached Images __________________ 56 GMC BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=368649 69 long bed Chevy turned 67 gmc jimmy roadster: https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=851167

07-07-2016, 07:33 PM	#99
swamp rat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Spanaway Posts: 8,451	Re: Mr Green Jeans - the 69 (or not) chevy, er gmc, project I don't envy you on the bed floor! Truck is looking nice! __________________ Mike. Swamp Rat build thread : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=595019 72 3/4T 4X4 4" BDS Lift 33" BFG's

12-20-2016, 10:06 AM	#100
B Myers Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Murphysboro Illinois Posts: 119	Re: Mr Green Jeans - the 69 (or not) chevy, er gmc, project Awesome build, just found this. I'm following, really like your creativity.

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