Got it one piece at a time... 51 chev

[LOW A D]

Originally Posted by Jason 56

Great looking build. Can relate to the custom box as I am just finishing mine as well. Did something very similar. Wish I saw your grooved pipe idea before I did mine. I’ll be following

Can you post a pic of your box? Just curious how you built yours. Yes, groving the pipe worked out great

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Today's project, I got the box pieces in place and all tacked together. I went with a new, stock tailgate, just trying to figure out how i will hinge and latch the tailgate now

[Jason 56]

Here’s a couple of pictures. I welded a stud in place for my lower gate hinge. I’m going with the hidden latches from classic auto industries as well. Hope this helps

[LOW A D]

Your box is looking good! I'm curious how your tailgate hinges look. I really like how you curved your pipe to meet top of the tailgate!

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Got some work done at both ends of the truck today. My friend came over and installed my new intake manifold and my new Holley Sniper fuel injection system. The engine i'm using had TBI but it was old and I dont know much about wiring it up so this Sniper kit seemed like a good way to go. Seems like a simple install, it comes with all the wiring, fuel pump, filters and fuel lines,etc.I hear good things about these systems, hope it will work well!

[LOW A D]

At the back end of the truck I made myself some hinges for the tailgate. I wanted to keep it simple and clean looking, I think it worked out good.

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I also played around with some ideas for the stake pockets. I always think the stock ones look a bit unfinished the way they just end with a straight cut at the bottom. I'm trying different ideas, Not sure yet if this is the final version, but I'll do something similar. Im making a few different patterns out of wood to see which I like best

[joedoh]

i like it!

[Jason 56]

Nice work! If you click on the link on the bottom of this post you will go to my build. That way you can see all the pictures of what I’ve done.

[LOW A D]

I spent the day yesterday building my stake pockets. I tried a few different designs and came up with one I like. I started off with bending up an"L" shaped piece for the sides of the stake pocket

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Next I used my wooden pattern to cut out a left and right side piece with my plasma cutter

[8man]

Wow! That is nice.

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Then I welded a strap to join the two pieces

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Here is the finished stake pocket, all welded and smoothed off

[99 to Life]

doing killer work.

[LOW A D]

So I bought some teardrop shaped tailights at least 6 years ago because I liked the shape of them. I wasn't sure where or how i would mount them on this truck, but after trying a bunch of different things, I think I have figured out a look I like! What do you think, Good or bad idea?

[Bigdually]

Definitely a good look!

[edgeleycanuck]

What's wrong with that.....Nothing! I think it looks great! Thanks for sharing.

[Jason 56]

I like it!

[dsraven]

Curious what size is the lens on that torpedo tail light. Is it a sealed beam style?

[LOW A D]

Originally Posted by dsraven

Curious what size is the lens on that torpedo tail light. Is it a sealed beam style?

I can measure it next time i go to the shop. It is an LED light, A new reproduction for a 37ish ford I believe

[dsraven]

Ok. Thanks. I assume the light is a sealed beam replacement style. Wondering if there is a dimension for the actual sealed beam.

[Tempest67]

very nice work, well done

[LOW A D]

Originally Posted by dsraven

Ok. Thanks. I assume the light is a sealed beam replacement style. Wondering if there is a dimension for the actual sealed beam.

Thanks for all the positive comments guys! I'm having a blast being more or less confined to my shop these days!

Dsraven, this is what the light itself looks like, about 3 1/2 inches diameter

[57tailgater]

Originally Posted by LOW A D

So I bought some teardrop shaped tailights at least 6 years ago because I liked the shape of them. I wasn't sure where or how i would mount them on this truck, but after trying a bunch of different things, I think I have figured out a look I like! What do you think, Good or bad idea?

I like those lights frenched into the stake pockets. Looks like maybe '37 Ford taillights. I have thought of this idea too but maybe lower and closer to the tock position - but that's my preference. Looks great and nice fab skills! Keep it up!