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*CWT* · 03-20-2010, 10:20 AM

Ive had that in mind over the winter to do a spare tire mount. Thats the cats ass. I also got a old army style gas can that I have thought about mounting on the other side just for looks.

JohnC · 03-20-2010, 09:03 PM

I think that would look cool CWT.

markeb01 · 03-20-2010, 11:53 PM

The spare bracket is cool, but the threaded lug wrench is the topper! Another in a long list of clever innovations. And I can't think of anything more inconvenient to try and store in a vehicle. Very cool.

LOW DOUGH · 03-22-2010, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Primered_69

we need a new side shot showing the spare tire

x2

Great work there! I really like the 4way idea. Very clever.

I think it needs a black (or stock color) powder coated wheel on there. Wheels aren't supposed to be rusty! Still looks good though.

Tx Firefighter · 03-22-2010, 06:20 PM

All right, pictures from the side showing the spare tire....

You fellas got to cut me some slack on the rusty spare wheel though. I'm working full time powdercoating parts, plus I just started restoring an antique wagon for my swap meet duties...

Bazooka · 03-22-2010, 06:48 PM

I love this truck.. I couldnt resist myself

Tx Firefighter · 03-22-2010, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Bazooka

I love this truck.. I couldnt resist myself

I'm thinking about it. Seriously. I've been doing the research on drop members and all of that. Only thing is I refuse to cut my bed floor. I might raise it some, but no monster bridges or any of that. This is a truck to me. I hauled 500 pounds of material from the steel yard to the shop today. I couldn't do that if I cut the bed.

ERASER5 · 03-22-2010, 08:09 PM

To me, the spare tire in the bed just adds to the shop truck effect. I also like CWT's idea of a gas can. Gives the impression that this is the truck that comes to the rescue.

Diggin' it.

Tx Firefighter · 03-22-2010, 08:14 PM

Wait till I build the overhead bed rack. I need to carry long lengths of steel without having to drag my trailer to the steel yard.

protrash64 · 03-22-2010, 09:15 PM

If you're gonna do it low, I'd love to see you do it ol' school and section a X-member. Always cool stuff and excellent work you do on this truck, either way.

JohnC · 03-23-2010, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Tx Firefighter

I'm thinking about it. Seriously. I've been doing the research on drop members and all of that. Only thing is I refuse to cut my bed floor. I might raise it some, but no monster bridges or any of that. This is a truck to me. I hauled 500 pounds of material from the steel yard to the shop today. I couldn't do that if I cut the bed.

I agree 100%. I like the look of the slammed trucks, but hate the look of the cut up bed with either the bridge, or just open. I like your truck where it sits. A little low, but still 100% functional. Keep up the great work. The truck is becoming very photogenic.

**aerotruk63** · 03-23-2010, 07:02 PM

Subscribed!

LOW DOUGH · 03-24-2010, 12:19 PM

That spare looks right at home in there. LOVE IT!

70k52wd · 03-24-2010, 01:06 PM

Photo chop looks good. I like the idea of your rack also.
I really really want one of these trucks one day, they're so cool looking.

**N2TRUX** · 03-25-2010, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Tx Firefighter

Wait till I build the overhead bed rack. I need to carry long lengths of steel without having to drag my trailer to the steel yard.

If you build it with the same look as the rest of the project it should look killer.

VA72C10 · 03-25-2010, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

If you build it with the same look as the rest of the project it should look killer.

and I know you'll be able to pull it off!

**N2TRUX** · 03-25-2010, 09:07 AM

BTW- If y'all haven't seen it yet, Kevin's truck is in competition for Truck of the Month- LINK

tasian · 03-25-2010, 10:09 AM

i just read through your thread gotta say perfect office space video and your truck has awesome style some Real class

Tx Firefighter · 03-25-2010, 10:39 AM

I'm trying to figure out Google Sketchup right now to start designing the overhead rack. I know racks aren't cool, but this truck is what I use to haul my steel home from the steel yard. I'm trying to make it look vintage though.

SCOTI · 03-25-2010, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Tx Firefighter

I'm trying to figure out Google Sketchup right now to start designing the overhead rack. I know racks aren't cool, but this truck is what I use to haul my steel home from the steel yard. I'm trying to make it look vintage though.

Fabricate it w/removal in mind? That way, if desired the rack can be removed. Just a thought....

protrash64 · 03-25-2010, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

Fabricate it w/removal in mind? That way, if desired the rack can be removed. Just a thought....

Maybe similar to the stake pocket ladder racks that can be removed??

Tx Firefighter · 03-25-2010, 12:53 PM

It will be fairly substantial. I'm taking blacksmith classes so I find myself buying and moving a lot more long lengths of steel. I will do something vintage though,no worry about that.

Google sketchup is hard to figure out though. I'm working on it.

aggie91 · 03-25-2010, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

BTW- If y'all haven't seen it yet, Kevin's truck is in competition for Truck of the Month- LINK

And he is currently leading...

*highperf4x4* · 03-26-2010, 10:25 PM

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63sbssbbw · 03-27-2010, 06:25 AM

Yes,very cool truck,Got my vote in for it
You never know Kevin,make that rack cool enough and it might become the next "have to have" item in the shop truck craze that we seemed to be blessed with lately.
Love it!
T

03-20-2010, 10:20 AM	#176
CWT Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: ARAB,ALABAMA Posts: 157	Re: My 63 farm truck build thread Ive had that in mind over the winter to do a spare tire mount. Thats the cats ass. I also got a old army style gas can that I have thought about mounting on the other side just for looks. Attached Images

03-20-2010, 09:03 PM	#177
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: My 63 farm truck build thread I think that would look cool CWT.

03-20-2010, 11:53 PM	#178
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: My 63 farm truck build thread The spare bracket is cool, but the threaded lug wrench is the topper! Another in a long list of clever innovations. And I can't think of anything more inconvenient to try and store in a vehicle. Very cool.

03-22-2010, 06:20 PM	#180
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: My 63 farm truck build thread All right, pictures from the side showing the spare tire.... You fellas got to cut me some slack on the rusty spare wheel though. I'm working full time powdercoating parts, plus I just started restoring an antique wagon for my swap meet duties... __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

03-22-2010, 06:48 PM	#181
Bazooka Keepin it old school Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ca Posts: 672	Re: My 63 farm truck build thread I love this truck.. I couldnt resist myself

03-22-2010, 08:09 PM	#183
ERASER5 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 4,859	Re: My 63 farm truck build thread To me, the spare tire in the bed just adds to the shop truck effect. I also like CWT's idea of a gas can. Gives the impression that this is the truck that comes to the rescue. Diggin' it. __________________ '70 GMC C1500 LWB Power disc brakes. WooHoo! Posi 6 Lug Dana 60

03-22-2010, 08:14 PM	#184
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: My 63 farm truck build thread Wait till I build the overhead bed rack. I need to carry long lengths of steel without having to drag my trailer to the steel yard. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

03-22-2010, 09:15 PM	#185
protrash64 Resistance is Futile Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mesa,Arizona Posts: 3,519	Re: My 63 farm truck build thread If you're gonna do it low, I'd love to see you do it ol' school and section a X-member. Always cool stuff and excellent work you do on this truck, either way. __________________ 64 CHEVY PICK-UP > http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...otrash+re-hash 64 CARRYALL >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1964+suburban 66 LB >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=427852 STRENGTH/DETERMINATION/MERCILESS/FOREVER .......posted via stationary device

03-23-2010, 07:02 PM	#187
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03-24-2010, 12:19 PM	#188
LOW DOUGH I'M TRUCK CRAZY! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sachse, TEXAS Posts: 1,737	Re: My 63 farm truck build thread That spare looks right at home in there. LOVE IT!

03-24-2010, 01:06 PM	#189
70k52wd Blaze-Air Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,117	Re: My 63 farm truck build thread Photo chop looks good. I like the idea of your rack also. I really really want one of these trucks one day, they're so cool looking.

03-25-2010, 09:07 AM	#192
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: My 63 farm truck build thread BTW- If y'all haven't seen it yet, Kevin's truck is in competition for Truck of the Month- LINK __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

03-25-2010, 10:09 AM	#193
tasian Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: hangtown, ca Posts: 244	Re: My 63 farm truck build thread i just read through your thread gotta say perfect office space video and your truck has awesome style some Real class __________________ Betsy's build 70 c20 4 speed 406sb

03-25-2010, 10:39 AM	#194
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: My 63 farm truck build thread I'm trying to figure out Google Sketchup right now to start designing the overhead rack. I know racks aren't cool, but this truck is what I use to haul my steel home from the steel yard. I'm trying to make it look vintage though. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

03-25-2010, 12:53 PM	#197
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: My 63 farm truck build thread It will be fairly substantial. I'm taking blacksmith classes so I find myself buying and moving a lot more long lengths of steel. I will do something vintage though,no worry about that. Google sketchup is hard to figure out though. I'm working on it. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin



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03-27-2010, 06:25 AM	#200
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