My Crew Cab Short Bed Project, AKA "Project Destiny" - Page 8 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

joe231 · 03-07-2010, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Driveway Dreams

Joe, the older bumpers will look great. Tuck them in tight when you do them, just to clean it up some more.

thanks Gerald!
I was thinking the same thing, there is quite a gap on the '80.
So I'm gonna tuck them as tight as i can

scotts62 · 03-07-2010, 12:20 PM

You could kinda french them into the fenders in a way like Foose does on some of his rides that they built on Overhaulin...?

*highperf4x4* · 03-07-2010, 11:22 PM

They look freakin sweet! I'd like to see the machine and the media sometime. Sounds interesting!!!

scotts62 · 03-08-2010, 08:42 AM

Swing on by

Like one of those shakers for nuts and bolts only almost big enough to crawl in

Driveway Dreams · 03-08-2010, 11:00 AM

The Green Blazer that Hill's built has the front bumper narrowed and frenched into the fenders. I personally don't like the look overall. It is kind of distracting. But I might consider narrowing & welding my bumper to the fenders and smooth it all out. I think that would be cool.

JohnC · 03-08-2010, 12:33 PM

I don't really care for them being frenched into the fenders, as much as just tucked close to the body.

TyKby2 · 03-25-2010, 12:19 PM

Whats your wheel base center of hub to center of hub?

joe231 · 03-25-2010, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by TyKby2

Whats your wheel base center of hub to center of hub?

I'll have to measure the wheelbase.
It is 14" shorter than a long bed crew cab.
The long bed crew is 164.5", so my wheelbase should be @ 150.5"

bjcaldwe · 03-25-2010, 09:26 PM

You got anything else done?

joe231 · 03-25-2010, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by bjcaldwe

You got anything else done?

I finally got the seatbelt bolts out. I tried grinding and drilling them out, I broke 2 torx sockets, finally I was able to weld nuts to them and got them out. I should have turned to the welder first!!
Torx head seatbelt bolts are the DEVIL!!!

I have big plans for this weekend though

*highperf4x4* · 03-25-2010, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by joe231

I have big plans for this weekend though

Well spill the beans!

That nut trick is pretty cool. I'll have to remember that.

TyKby2 · 03-25-2010, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by joe231

I'll have to measure the wheelbase.
It is 14" shorter than a long bed crew cab.
The long bed crew is 164.5", so my wheelbase should be @ 150.5"

Thanks, I think my next truck project will be a swb crew or a double cab VW Transporter.

joe231 · 03-25-2010, 10:10 PM

Just planning on spending some quality time with the crew!

I had the welded on nuts glowing bright orange while I was welding them. I put lots of heat into the bolts. I am pretty sure that helped get them un-siezed.

scotts62 · 03-25-2010, 10:22 PM

Hey Joe i have a torx bolt that has your name on it!!! I cant get it out for anything!! Think its going to get junked with the truck

joe231 · 03-25-2010, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by scotts62

Hey Joe i have a torx bolt that has your name on it!!! I cant get it out for anything!! Think its going to get junked with the truck

I can get it out....but the carpet and seatbelt might not survive

scotts62 · 03-25-2010, 10:29 PM

yeah if anyone wants it it comes with the passenger side floor pan!!

*highperf4x4* · 03-25-2010, 10:42 PM

bjcaldwe · 03-25-2010, 11:41 PM

Before I wrecked my yukon I start pulling the rear seats so I could put in a full console front to rear. I had the same problem with the seatbelt bolts. I do like your fix.

USSkoval · 03-25-2010, 11:42 PM

I've had good luck heating up the threaded plate on the underside of the floor... if there is access to it of course.

joe231 · 03-26-2010, 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by bjcaldwe

Before I wrecked my yukon I start pulling the rear seats so I could put in a full console front to rear. I had the same problem with the seatbelt bolts. I do like your fix.

it would be hard to do if you are re-using the carpet and seatbelts though. luckily I was swapping belts and there wasn't any carpet in the truck when i got it.

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Originally Posted by USSkoval

I've had good luck heating up the threaded plate on the underside of the floor... if there is access to it of course.

Very true, I need to get a torch. Did you use a regular Oxy-Acetylene torch or just a small propane torch when doing it?

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Originally Posted by TyKby2

Thanks, I think my next truck project will be a swb crew or a double cab VW Transporter.

Cool!
Hey JohnC how about you post some pics of your cousin's VW crew??

*BGRAFX* · 03-26-2010, 10:34 AM

Joe- Be careful using a torch on your Nutz!!!!

JohnC · 03-27-2010, 10:10 PM

OK OK here are a couple from my gallery.

I'll get some more Tuesday. Also if you check out my gallery in my profile you can check out some of his Camaro's.

Scott - The blue 70 is the one that the driveshaft is for.

scotts62 · 03-27-2010, 10:15 PM

What in the reflection of the VW??

the only blue thing i see is a guys jeans and the sky!!

*highperf4x4* · 03-26-2010, 10:54 PM

Yeah or let me do it for you!!!!

joe231 · 03-26-2010, 11:44 PM

Travis......um no!

03-07-2010, 12:20 PM	#2
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,240	Re: My Crew Cab Short Bed Project, AKA "Project Destiny" You could kinda french them into the fenders in a way like Foose does on some of his rides that they built on Overhaulin...? __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

03-07-2010, 11:22 PM	#3
highperf4x4 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 4,709	Re: My Crew Cab Short Bed Project, AKA "Project Destiny" They look freakin sweet! I'd like to see the machine and the media sometime. Sounds interesting!!!

03-08-2010, 08:42 AM	#4
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,240	Re: My Crew Cab Short Bed Project, AKA "Project Destiny" Swing on by Like one of those shakers for nuts and bolts only almost big enough to crawl in __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

03-08-2010, 11:00 AM	#5
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: My Crew Cab Short Bed Project, AKA "Project Destiny" The Green Blazer that Hill's built has the front bumper narrowed and frenched into the fenders. I personally don't like the look overall. It is kind of distracting. But I might consider narrowing & welding my bumper to the fenders and smooth it all out. I think that would be cool. __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here.

03-08-2010, 12:33 PM	#6
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: My Crew Cab Short Bed Project, AKA "Project Destiny" I don't really care for them being frenched into the fenders, as much as just tucked close to the body.

03-25-2010, 12:19 PM	#7
TyKby2 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Cumming, GA Posts: 108	Re: My Crew Cab Short Bed Project, AKA "Project Destiny" Whats your wheel base center of hub to center of hub? __________________ Kevin 1974 Chevy C-10 (The Mistress) 1971 VW Bus 1973 VW Super Beetle 1996 Jeep Cherokee

03-25-2010, 09:26 PM	#9
bjcaldwe Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 1,169	Re: My Crew Cab Short Bed Project, AKA "Project Destiny" You got anything else done? __________________ My AD Truck Build Thread 52 GMC one day laying on the running boards 2004 Chevy Crewcab. 3/5 and notched

03-25-2010, 10:10 PM	#13
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: My Crew Cab Short Bed Project, AKA "Project Destiny" Just planning on spending some quality time with the crew! I had the welded on nuts glowing bright orange while I was welding them. I put lots of heat into the bolts. I am pretty sure that helped get them un-siezed. __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

03-25-2010, 10:22 PM	#14
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,240	Re: My Crew Cab Short Bed Project, AKA "Project Destiny" Hey Joe i have a torx bolt that has your name on it!!! I cant get it out for anything!! Think its going to get junked with the truck __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

03-25-2010, 10:29 PM	#16
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,240	Re: My Crew Cab Short Bed Project, AKA "Project Destiny" yeah if anyone wants it it comes with the passenger side floor pan!! __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

03-25-2010, 10:42 PM	#17
highperf4x4 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 4,709	Re: My Crew Cab Short Bed Project, AKA "Project Destiny"

03-25-2010, 11:41 PM	#18
bjcaldwe Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 1,169	Re: My Crew Cab Short Bed Project, AKA "Project Destiny" Before I wrecked my yukon I start pulling the rear seats so I could put in a full console front to rear. I had the same problem with the seatbelt bolts. I do like your fix. __________________ My AD Truck Build Thread 52 GMC one day laying on the running boards 2004 Chevy Crewcab. 3/5 and notched

03-25-2010, 11:42 PM	#19
USSkoval Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: West Jefferson, OH Posts: 999	Re: My Crew Cab Short Bed Project, AKA "Project Destiny" I've had good luck heating up the threaded plate on the underside of the floor... if there is access to it of course.

03-26-2010, 10:34 AM	#21
BGRAFX Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: kansas city Ks Posts: 1,970	Re: My Crew Cab Short Bed Project, AKA "Project Destiny" Joe- Be careful using a torch on your Nutz!!!!

03-27-2010, 10:10 PM	#22
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: My Crew Cab Short Bed Project, AKA "Project Destiny" OK OK here are a couple from my gallery. I'll get some more Tuesday. Also if you check out my gallery in my profile you can check out some of his Camaro's. Scott - The blue 70 is the one that the driveshaft is for.



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03-27-2010, 10:15 PM	#23
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,240	Re: My Crew Cab Short Bed Project, AKA "Project Destiny" What in the reflection of the VW?? the only blue thing i see is a guys jeans and the sky!! __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

03-26-2010, 10:54 PM	#24
highperf4x4 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 4,709	Re: My Crew Cab Short Bed Project, AKA "Project Destiny" Yeah or let me do it for you!!!!

03-26-2010, 11:44 PM	#25
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: My Crew Cab Short Bed Project, AKA "Project Destiny" Travis......um no! __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

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