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XXL · 04-06-2007, 10:40 AM

and these...

Flames are gratuitous grinder fun, but you never know what may show up during paint.

**Hart_Rod** · 04-06-2007, 07:56 PM

Nice job!! Are you going to weld the studs in for the steps for a totally smooth look? Flames rock!!!

XXL · 04-06-2007, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

Nice job!! Are you going to weld the studs in for the steps for a totally smooth look? Flames rock!!!

Si, knock the heads off the carriage bolts, then weld them into the top plate. That'll allow me to unbolt from the braces if I ever need to remove the bed.

*Shane* · 04-06-2007, 09:51 PM

'bout time ...

XXL · 04-07-2007, 10:32 AM

License plate pocket. I wanted it to be as tight as possible around the license, rather than the typical squared-corner. It's pretty shallow, and will have a high-brightness white LED on the top to cover the required lighting.

BigSky71 · 04-08-2007, 01:08 AM

Very nice work! Now that I am in the reassembly stage your picts make me miss the metal work stage.

Keep 'it coming!

XXL · 04-08-2007, 01:13 PM

A few more pics. Still having lots of trouble getting these back corners right. While it'd be nice to do a huge roll on them, it's not completely feasible because of the taillight mounting requirements. So I'm trying to get some major curvature on the corner area to mimic the like corner of the step fender. Time for the sandbag and mallet

XXL · 04-08-2007, 01:15 PM

This shows a rough representation of the taillights location. Since they're so low (as is the license box), it's not a simple matter to just roll the bottom edge around.

**Hart_Rod** · 04-08-2007, 02:02 PM

If you had an extra set of rear fenders, you could cut the corners off of them and use to make the edge.

Frizzle Fry · 04-08-2007, 02:21 PM

Rob.

Are you stuck on having them that low? I think they look good there or centered. Either way. Nice work as usual

XXL · 04-08-2007, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

Rob.

Are you stuck on having them that low? I think they look good there or centered. Either way. Nice work as usual

I could move the lights up, but the plate really won't fit anywhere else and still look right. If I moved the lights up, I could do a long bend up on the sides of the tail end, but I don't want it looking like this...

Frizzle Fry · 04-08-2007, 03:07 PM

No, you definitely don't...

gringoloco · 04-09-2007, 04:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

If you had an extra set of rear fenders, you could cut the corners off of them and use to make the edge.

Agreed. Fenders or cab corners...

XXL · 04-21-2007, 01:08 AM

mini-progress... got the corners rounded out a bit more to my liking. I suppose I could pontificate this forever. Or... bust out the Bondo

XXL · 04-21-2007, 01:10 AM

a few more

jay-dawg · 04-21-2007, 01:21 AM

looks better mang!

PBFAB.COM · 04-21-2007, 01:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XXL

mini-progress... got the corners rounded out a bit more to my liking. I suppose I could pontificate this forever. Or... bust out the Bondo

"pontificate"... nice range on the vocab!

SCOTI · 04-21-2007, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by porterbuilt

"pontificate"... nice range on the vocab!

It's not as truck related as stanchions.... but I give him an A for still frequently using that public school education

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XXL, the lines look to be identical to the fender corners which makes a huge difference. Nice vision as always!

Frizzle Fry · 04-21-2007, 03:40 PM

Much better

fourty1 · 04-21-2007, 03:52 PM

what I'd like to do:

The top edge of bed side/ ends will have chrome cap found on 57 chevs.( kindof looking like fins from the side.
* each end of side bed will look like a fin treatment found on the 57's,
i should have added a roll pan to my illustration.
-67-

XXL · 04-21-2007, 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SCOTI

Nice vision as always!

I had the Spectacles of Prescience* on... which always helps

* +2 hit points

XXL · 04-26-2007, 11:17 PM

femto-progress...

XXL · 04-26-2007, 11:18 PM

and...

Note: The camera trickery is driving me nuts. It is NOT as flat as these pics makes it look.

*72CSTC5* · 04-27-2007, 01:03 AM

It is taking shape. Looking good. Put some mud on it.

RACINJASON22 · 04-27-2007, 01:28 AM

I like this build alot, that coming from a fleetside guy.

Very nice work.

RJ22

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XXL Señor Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edge of the world Posts: 5,367	Re: Idea on cleaning up the back end... License plate pocket. I wanted it to be as tight as possible around the license, rather than the typical squared-corner. It's pretty shallow, and will have a high-brightness white LED on the top to cover the required lighting. Attached Images __________________ Craigslist \| ebay \| Engrishtees \| www.myattitudesucks.com \| Follow me on Twitter

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XXL Señor Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edge of the world Posts: 5,367	Re: Idea on cleaning up the back end... A few more pics. Still having lots of trouble getting these back corners right. While it'd be nice to do a huge roll on them, it's not completely feasible because of the taillight mounting requirements. So I'm trying to get some major curvature on the corner area to mimic the like corner of the step fender. Time for the sandbag and mallet Attached Images __________________ Craigslist \| ebay \| Engrishtees \| www.myattitudesucks.com \| Follow me on Twitter

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XXL Señor Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edge of the world Posts: 5,367	Re: Idea on cleaning up the back end... This shows a rough representation of the taillights location. Since they're so low (as is the license box), it's not a simple matter to just roll the bottom edge around. Attached Images __________________ Craigslist \| ebay \| Engrishtees \| www.myattitudesucks.com \| Follow me on Twitter

04-08-2007, 02:02 PM	#109
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,862	Re: Idea on cleaning up the back end... If you had an extra set of rear fenders, you could cut the corners off of them and use to make the edge. __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

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Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Idea on cleaning up the back end... Rob. Are you stuck on having them that low? I think they look good there or centered. Either way. Nice work as usual Last edited by Frizzle Fry; 04-08-2007 at 02:21 PM.

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04-21-2007, 01:08 AM	#114
XXL Señor Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edge of the world Posts: 5,367	Re: Idea on cleaning up the back end... mini-progress... got the corners rounded out a bit more to my liking. I suppose I could pontificate this forever. Or... bust out the Bondo Attached Images __________________ Craigslist \| ebay \| Engrishtees \| www.myattitudesucks.com \| Follow me on Twitter

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04-21-2007, 03:40 PM	#119
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