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**Dieselwrencher** · 11-20-2013, 11:31 PM

It sure would be nice to have a mil and a lathe in the shop. A guy could make all kinds of things with those 2 (expensive) tools.

mcbassin · 11-21-2013, 01:30 AM

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Originally Posted by jlsanborn

I'm almost sure I did, but if I didn't comment back when you posted them exhaust fab photos - stellar work!

Thanks. Good to see those pictures again.

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Originally Posted by knomadd

Awesome exhaust mounting idea! Wanna come to the Houston area and do mine?

Thanks and Sure I like the Houston area.

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Originally Posted by swamp rat

X2 to that, i have unground and also my good ones.

Thanks. I have some big ones 6" I think, those would bend some longer parts.

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

It sure would be nice to have a mil and a lathe in the shop. A guy could make all kinds of things with those 2 (expensive) tools.

I have a nice little lathe in my shop still looking for a bridgeport or copy to stick in there. No where to put it right now even I did find one. But I have access to about any kind of machining center at work

litew8 · 11-21-2013, 02:01 AM

Those custom hangers are nice

looks super

mcbassin · 11-30-2013, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by litew8

Those custom hangers are nice

looks super

Thanks.

mcbassin · 12-01-2013, 12:04 AM

Finally got past the backward steps.

Had to touch up some more sand through and re-clear on the bedside.
Warning: don't sand through your clear coat, it's a pain to fix.....

Bed assembly begins:

Fitting the tailgate:

Prepping the tailgate for paint:

**screaminchevypickup** · 12-01-2013, 12:06 AM

Great work mike!

Zoomin · 12-01-2013, 12:58 AM

Lots of little things add up to a lot. Love seeing it come together.

Jahloha · 12-01-2013, 01:01 AM

I am loving that bed!!!

swamp rat · 12-01-2013, 01:31 AM

I guess a lot of these paints can be sprayed right over the clear and then be re cleared again, so i hear anyway.. Your doing great work!

Bennett68C10 · 12-01-2013, 09:29 AM

Looks awesome Mike

Crash_OK · 12-01-2013, 09:43 AM

Dang... Looking really good Mike.. If you are working this week on it I will come out and help you/hang out...

mcbassin · 12-01-2013, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by screaminchevypickup

Great work mike!

Thanks Kyle.

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Originally Posted by Zoomin

Lots of little things add up to a lot. Love seeing it come together.

Thanks Steve. It's good to put things together instead taking them apart.

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Originally Posted by Jahloha

I am loving that bed!!!

Thanks.

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Originally Posted by swamp rat

I guess a lot of these paints can be sprayed right over the clear and then be re cleared again, so i hear anyway.. Your doing great work!

Thanks. Keep in mind I'm only touching up the sand through area with base coat and then spraying the whole area with clear. I stopped at the edge on this panel but normally you re-clear the whole panel. I didn't because it's the inside of the bed and didn't want to re do the whole thing.

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Originally Posted by Bennett68C10

Looks awesome Mike

Thanks Keith.

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Originally Posted by Crash_OK

Dang... Looking really good Mike.. If you are working this week on it I will come out and help you/hang out...

I should be working out there all week.

jlsanborn · 12-01-2013, 01:58 PM

Soo nice! The tinted liner is killer! Great job!

nasqar · 12-01-2013, 07:14 PM

Nice paint bro! The reflection on the inside of the bed is awesome....

**68 Four on the Floor** · 12-01-2013, 07:31 PM

Lookin good Mike

JD'S 69 · 12-01-2013, 08:22 PM

Looks good, I'm going to use that raptor coating too.

mcbassin · 12-02-2013, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by jlsanborn

Soo nice! The tinted liner is killer! Great job!

Thanks.

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Originally Posted by nasqar

Nice paint bro! The reflection on the inside of the bed is awesome....

Thanks Eddie.

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Originally Posted by 68 Four on the Floor

Lookin good Mike

Thanks, how you coming on your project? You make a build thread yet?

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Originally Posted by JD'S 69

Looks good, I'm going to use that raptor coating too.

Thanks, the Raptor is really easy to use. Two warnings though, welding spatter makes ugly black marks and you don't want to use paint reducer to remove the black marks. Ask me how I know......
Notice the factory style welds in the corners. I have to go back paint and touch up the Raptor now.
It's definitely better to assemble the bed before paint if possible. I wanted to color sand and buff my panels
which is much easier with it all apart.

**68 Four on the Floor** · 12-06-2013, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

Thanks, how you coming on your project? You make a build thread yet?

Cab is on the frame for mockup with the 5.3 and set door gaps. No build thread yet no one wants to see my pile lol

nasqar · 12-07-2013, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by 68 Four on the Floor

Cab is on the frame for mockup with the 5.3 and set door gaps. No build thread yet no one wants to see my pile lol

Talking about a pile? Look at my thread....man this thing is about camaraderie and having fun...my truck isnt close to being top notch, but it is fun to share things and get input from others. Make a thread and let us see what your doing...maybe we can learn from it.

**Hart_Rod** · 12-02-2013, 10:58 AM

Love the color!!!

Low Elco · 12-02-2013, 11:13 AM

Awwwwww, Duuuuude... I hate tearing into done stuff! Can you blend Raptor? I wound up doing Al's in 3 rounds, but it blends well.

mcbassin · 12-02-2013, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

Love the color!!!

Thanks Rob, I figured you would like it.

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Originally Posted by Low Elco

Awwwwww, Duuuuude... I hate tearing into done stuff! Can you blend Raptor? I wound up doing Al's in 3 rounds, but it blends well.

I'm not sure about blending the raptor. It is a urethane product so it should be fine. I'm not too worried about it, the damage is done, I expect to screw up some part of everything I do on this truck. Par for the course. Maybe my next one will go smoother.

sduckworth13 · 12-06-2013, 01:49 PM

Mike, I agree with everyone else on the bed. You did a great job taking your time to line below the bed floor with the Raptor. The bed looks outstanding.

mcbassin · 12-06-2013, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by sduckworth13

Mike, I agree with everyone else on the bed. You did a great job taking your time to line below the bed floor with the Raptor. The bed looks outstanding.

Thanks Scott for checking out my humble build.
Honestly I have way too much time tied up in this old pile of bolts. (notice I didn't say rusty pile of bolts). I'm so glad to be past all the rust repair

But, I think in the end it will be worth all my effort

mcbassin · 12-06-2013, 02:49 PM

Did a little work the other night, mounted my cab and started trying to figure out the rat's nest of wiring

It needs a bunch of help.
I did manage to hook a battery up to the engine and it started right up

Love those Magnaflows...

Hope we can get a break in the weather soon so I can get back on it.

11-20-2013, 11:31 PM	#1
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: 1969 Short Wide It sure would be nice to have a mil and a lathe in the shop. A guy could make all kinds of things with those 2 (expensive) tools. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

11-21-2013, 02:01 AM	#3
litew8 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 3,016	Re: 1969 Short Wide Those custom hangers are nice looks super __________________ project: "my happy mess"

12-01-2013, 12:04 AM	#5
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: 1969 Short Wide Finally got past the backward steps. Had to touch up some more sand through and re-clear on the bedside. Warning: don't sand through your clear coat, it's a pain to fix..... Bed assembly begins: Fitting the tailgate: Prepping the tailgate for paint: __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

12-01-2013, 12:06 AM	#6
screaminchevypickup Laid Back Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: mcloud ok Posts: 2,658	Re: 1969 Short Wide Great work mike! __________________ 72 chevy swb Direct dealers for.. Vintage Air, Porterbuilt, Billet Specialties,Budnik wheels ,eddie motorsports, raceline wheels, intro wheels, Dakota Digital, precision, unisteer, Trimparts, and many many more... Laid Back Recreations.. Full restoration shop and full paint and body.. Kyle http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=574629

12-01-2013, 12:58 AM	#7
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: 1969 Short Wide Lots of little things add up to a lot. Love seeing it come together. __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

12-01-2013, 01:01 AM	#8
Jahloha Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 526	Re: 1969 Short Wide I am loving that bed!!! __________________ -JASON My grandpa, Gramps, won a 1970 C20 in 1969 for $1. I'm on a mission to restore it before he passes. My 1970 C20 Build Thread

12-01-2013, 01:31 AM	#9
swamp rat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Spanaway Posts: 8,451	Re: 1969 Short Wide I guess a lot of these paints can be sprayed right over the clear and then be re cleared again, so i hear anyway.. Your doing great work! __________________ 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

12-01-2013, 09:29 AM	#10
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: 1969 Short Wide Looks awesome Mike __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

12-01-2013, 09:43 AM	#11
Crash_OK Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Edmond, OK. Posts: 1,362	Re: 1969 Short Wide Dang... Looking really good Mike.. If you are working this week on it I will come out and help you/hang out... __________________ Mark ----------------------- Crash's 69 4x4 SWB Crash's Roof over Lake Home Crash's 1988 Land Cruiser Build

12-01-2013, 01:58 PM	#13
jlsanborn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 2,367	Re: 1969 Short Wide Soo nice! The tinted liner is killer! Great job! __________________ '77 K30 3+3 - "The Crummy" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=640134 '67 C10 L/SWB - Soon to be daily driver! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=471776

12-01-2013, 07:14 PM	#14
nasqar Here kitty kitty kitty Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Perrysville, IN Posts: 548	Re: 1969 Short Wide Nice paint bro! The reflection on the inside of the bed is awesome....

12-01-2013, 07:31 PM	#15
68 Four on the Floor Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Washburn, IA Posts: 600	Re: 1969 Short Wide Lookin good Mike

12-01-2013, 08:22 PM	#16
JD'S 69 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Baker city Oregon Posts: 268	Re: 1969 Short Wide Looks good, I'm going to use that raptor coating too. __________________ When I stand before god at the at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and I could say," I used everything you gave me" My 69 stepper http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=601095

12-02-2013, 10:58 AM	#20
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12-02-2013, 11:13 AM	#21
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: 1969 Short Wide Awwwwww, Duuuuude... I hate tearing into done stuff! Can you blend Raptor? I wound up doing Al's in 3 rounds, but it blends well. __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!



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12-06-2013, 01:49 PM	#23
sduckworth13 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Kansas City, Missouri Posts: 3,541	Re: 1969 Short Wide Mike, I agree with everyone else on the bed. You did a great job taking your time to line below the bed floor with the Raptor. The bed looks outstanding. __________________ Scott

12-06-2013, 02:49 PM	#25
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: 1969 Short Wide Did a little work the other night, mounted my cab and started trying to figure out the rat's nest of wiring It needs a bunch of help. I did manage to hook a battery up to the engine and it started right up Love those Magnaflows... Hope we can get a break in the weather soon so I can get back on it. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

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