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**67cheby** · 10-13-2011, 10:11 AM

alright guys...since i cant ever keep a secret here it is ....what i have been working on, i havent seen this done before (i am sure someone has) Well i couldnt bring myself to cut up my take off tailgate that i gave $800 for years ago and when i raised my bedfloor i didnt like the look of the indentions in the tailgate and the back of the bed being straight....so in my process of trying to figure out what to do i decided to cut up another tailgate and weld that panel in so it would contour to the gate, i think this will be a really cool touch that will set it apart from the crowd (much thanks to RODSTORED-72 for having a patch panel gate in great condition) well enough talk here it is !! keep in mind it is just all tacked together at the moment !

**67cheby** · 10-13-2011, 10:04 AM

oh...that would be sweet

wicky · 10-13-2011, 10:48 AM

I likey

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gringoloco · 10-13-2011, 10:49 AM

Nice detail work

**67cheby** · 10-13-2011, 10:54 AM

thanks guys..i am pretty excited about it

1stchevy · 10-13-2011, 10:55 AM

Very nice detail work! It's attention to detail that will set you apart, that lined up perfect too.

**67cheby** · 10-13-2011, 10:56 AM

THANK YOU, the gate patch panel i got from RodStored-72 was the key !! perfect fit , in great shape !!

Slick67 · 10-13-2011, 11:01 AM

That is a really great idea.......you sir are a trendsetter!!!

**67cheby** · 10-13-2011, 11:17 AM

LOL..dont know about that but...

watahyahknow · 10-13-2011, 12:33 PM

its a lot of work , the other thing you couldve done is cut the bottom of the inner part of the gate and raise the flat part up untill its level with the top of the floor , you dont need the fancy ribs at the end of the floor anymore

Dinos63 · 10-13-2011, 12:43 PM

Slick idea!!

**67cheby** · 10-13-2011, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Dinos63

Slick idea!!

thanks !

**67cheby** · 10-13-2011, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by watahyahknow

its a lot of work , the other thing you couldve done is cut the bottom of the inner part of the gate and raise the flat part up untill its level with the top of the floor , you dont need the fancy ribs at the end of the floor anymore

yes but like i said ....i dont want to cut a perfect take off gate i gave 800 bucks for !! that is why i did it this way and not that way

tantrumpipeline · 10-13-2011, 12:50 PM

looks cool, I've missed a bit now, keep at it and spring you'll be peelin rubber

**67cheby** · 10-13-2011, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by tantrumpipeline

looks cool, I've missed a bit now, keep at it and spring you'll be peelin rubber

thats the plan even if i only get 1 hour a day to work on it ...i am still making progress everyday !!

longbed67 · 10-13-2011, 01:06 PM

I must say strong work! Looking good.

**67cheby** · 10-13-2011, 04:01 PM

thanks longbed, i really like this shot, cant wait to get it welded up solid and smoothed off !!

VA72C10 · 10-13-2011, 04:09 PM

Very nice! Glad to see ya spilled the beans...it'll motivate you to finish it before someone borrows the idea

Looks great and is a very cool idea!

**67cheby** · 10-13-2011, 04:15 PM

i knew that if i put it out there someone else would do it to , were one big happy family i guess we can just all share !! maybe i can get mine done first at least !! did you get the extra gate parts yet ?

tubbedII · 10-13-2011, 04:40 PM

Looks very clean and gives that awesome added detail!

I don't know much about metal work, but would this easily bend? I would just hate to see those tabs get whacked by a ice chest since the bed floor is raised and bent/cracked after paint. If that is a concern, could you make some simple gussets to make that not happen?

jtp67-72 · 10-13-2011, 08:32 PM

Hey Mike, do the ribs end up flush with the square tube at top? I think that's why the above question-I know wood will flush behind sq tube-......jim

**67cheby** · 10-13-2011, 10:36 PM

the cross brace is 1x3 rectangle tubing , the step out are 1/2 inch angle and yes the tailgate patch panel piece will all be welded together solid....nothing will be able to get bent

**67cheby** · 10-13-2011, 10:37 PM

yes the ribs are flush at the top and the wood butts up to the other side just like it would have in a stock bed floor

jtp67-72 · 10-13-2011, 10:58 PM

that's what I thought---didn't realize the tubing was 1by3...........jim

**67cheby** · 10-13-2011, 11:02 PM

and it will be welded solid to the factory rear brace , it will all be one big piece

10-13-2011, 10:11 AM	#1
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: 67 cheby's Dropmember build thread alright guys...since i cant ever keep a secret here it is ....what i have been working on, i havent seen this done before (i am sure someone has) Well i couldnt bring myself to cut up my take off tailgate that i gave $800 for years ago and when i raised my bedfloor i didnt like the look of the indentions in the tailgate and the back of the bed being straight....so in my process of trying to figure out what to do i decided to cut up another tailgate and weld that panel in so it would contour to the gate, i think this will be a really cool touch that will set it apart from the crowd (much thanks to RODSTORED-72 for having a patch panel gate in great condition) well enough talk here it is !! keep in mind it is just all tacked together at the moment ! Attached Images __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

10-13-2011, 10:04 AM	#2
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: 67 cheby's Dropmember build thread oh...that would be sweet __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

10-13-2011, 10:48 AM	#3
wicky Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: knkxville iowa Posts: 186	Re: 67 cheby's Dropmember build thread I likey Posted via Mobile Device

10-13-2011, 10:49 AM	#4
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,920	Re: 67 cheby's Dropmember build thread Nice detail work __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

10-13-2011, 10:54 AM	#5
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: 67 cheby's Dropmember build thread thanks guys..i am pretty excited about it __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

10-13-2011, 10:55 AM	#6
1stchevy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Randleman, NC Posts: 785	Re: 67 cheby's Dropmember build thread Very nice detail work! It's attention to detail that will set you apart, that lined up perfect too.

10-13-2011, 10:56 AM	#7
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: 67 cheby's Dropmember build thread THANK YOU, the gate patch panel i got from RodStored-72 was the key !! perfect fit , in great shape !! __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

10-13-2011, 11:01 AM	#8
Slick67 Sofa King Crazy!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,090	Re: 67 cheby's Dropmember build thread That is a really great idea.......you sir are a trendsetter!!! __________________ You found the Tater. *My Blazer Build (New)* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654650 *My 67 Build* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335650 67 Chevy LWB big window a/c AKA TOTALLED BY A JACKASS. 1972 2wd Blazer "Porterbuilt and Sloshed"

10-13-2011, 11:17 AM	#9
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: 67 cheby's Dropmember build thread LOL..dont know about that but... __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

10-13-2011, 12:33 PM	#10
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: 67 cheby's Dropmember build thread its a lot of work , the other thing you couldve done is cut the bottom of the inner part of the gate and raise the flat part up untill its level with the top of the floor , you dont need the fancy ribs at the end of the floor anymore __________________ i got a job again and having fun at it too idea's for the trucks and the order of things to do are taking shape and get closer to being realized , a few more months and i be able to start building for real i complete 2 of the trucks intoo running fashion one custom and one basicly stock the thirth will be sacrificed for parts

10-13-2011, 12:43 PM	#11
Dinos63 chevy only Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,619	Re: 67 cheby's Dropmember build thread Slick idea!! __________________ CHEVY ONLY... Nothin Else !

10-13-2011, 12:50 PM	#14
tantrumpipeline Master Procrastinator Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Grande Prairie AB Canada Posts: 1,128	Re: 67 cheby's Dropmember build thread looks cool, I've missed a bit now, keep at it and spring you'll be peelin rubber __________________ My Buildhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=395506 20 Duramax tow pig 68 2wd short stepper project 77 2wd short fleet beater 52 short project

10-13-2011, 01:06 PM	#16
longbed67 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Monroe, WI Posts: 1,415	Re: 67 cheby's Dropmember build thread I must say strong work! Looking good. __________________ *Adam* My 1967 C10 - Turbo 250 Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=485843 (608) 214-8706

10-13-2011, 04:01 PM	#17
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: 67 cheby's Dropmember build thread thanks longbed, i really like this shot, cant wait to get it welded up solid and smoothed off !! Attached Images __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

10-13-2011, 04:09 PM	#18
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 67 cheby's Dropmember build thread Very nice! Glad to see ya spilled the beans...it'll motivate you to finish it before someone borrows the idea Looks great and is a very cool idea! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.



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10-13-2011, 04:15 PM	#19
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: 67 cheby's Dropmember build thread i knew that if i put it out there someone else would do it to , were one big happy family i guess we can just all share !! maybe i can get mine done first at least !! did you get the extra gate parts yet ? __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

10-13-2011, 04:40 PM	#20
tubbedII needs more $$$ Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 1,936	Re: 67 cheby's Dropmember build thread Looks very clean and gives that awesome added detail! I don't know much about metal work, but would this easily bend? I would just hate to see those tabs get whacked by a ice chest since the bed floor is raised and bent/cracked after paint. If that is a concern, could you make some simple gussets to make that not happen? __________________ 1970 2wd Blazer

10-13-2011, 08:32 PM	#21
jtp67-72 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: dequincy la. Posts: 1,465	Re: 67 cheby's Dropmember build thread Hey Mike, do the ribs end up flush with the square tube at top? I think that's why the above question-I know wood will flush behind sq tube-......jim __________________ Build thread at http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=475791

10-13-2011, 10:36 PM	#22
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: 67 cheby's Dropmember build thread the cross brace is 1x3 rectangle tubing , the step out are 1/2 inch angle and yes the tailgate patch panel piece will all be welded together solid....nothing will be able to get bent __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

10-13-2011, 10:37 PM	#23
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: 67 cheby's Dropmember build thread yes the ribs are flush at the top and the wood butts up to the other side just like it would have in a stock bed floor __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

10-13-2011, 10:58 PM	#24
jtp67-72 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: dequincy la. Posts: 1,465	Re: 67 cheby's Dropmember build thread that's what I thought---didn't realize the tubing was 1by3...........jim __________________ Build thread at http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=475791

10-13-2011, 11:02 PM	#25
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: 67 cheby's Dropmember build thread and it will be welded solid to the factory rear brace , it will all be one big piece __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

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