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3r!c84 · 08-06-2009, 11:40 PM

oh cool.the guy that had mine tuck out all the under tire carryer holders
so its just laying in the bed

bumslie75 · 08-06-2009, 11:42 PM

That sucks i took mine off it just didnt look right lol hope i dont get a flat

JohnC · 08-07-2009, 07:40 AM

Looks great Keith.

Keith Seymore · 08-07-2009, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by bumslie75

It was an option on some trucks insted of having an under mount you could get it in the bed

Correct. I want to say it was RPO P13 or something like that (I meant to check the SPID label and forgot). We always put the tire up in the bed where it can stay clean, plus it allows some more room for my hidden trailer hitch....(did I mention I have a hidden trailer hitch on my truck?).

You can see the bracket in this picture:

I even retrofit a carrier into my stepside, even though it was not available as a production option (you might recall side mounted spares on stepsides, mounted on the outside of the fender):

K

79gmcc15 · 08-07-2009, 01:45 PM

I gots me one of those too. I just need to figure out how to mount the tire to the post and I will be golden! I think its a lot better then the under the bed kind.

Keith Seymore · 08-07-2009, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by 79gmcc15

I gots me one of those too. I just need to figure out how to mount the tire to the post and I will be golden! I think its a lot better then the under the bed kind.

Mine's a long stud with a rectangular block on one end, but I think it's homemade. It is threaded on both ends, the block end is coarse thread and the wheel lug end is fine thread (to match the lug nut). It would be pretty easy to make, if you were so inclined...

- or -

I seem to recall the production bolt was a carriage looking bolt, with a round head and a square underneath. In fact, I wonder if you could use a box bolt of the correct length (and just put a coarse thread nut on it rather than a lug nut). Hmm...

K

Keith Seymore · 08-07-2009, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by bumslie75

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What are your plans with the tail gate are you going to put the skin on it

Missed your question earlier:

Nope - what you see is what you get. I need to put the chrome trim back on, I was going to freshen up the original Fuel Injection badge (more on that later) and I have ordered the CHEVROLET decal set. I figured I could just install it over the smooth portion (where the embossed letters were originally) and nobody but you and I would notice...

K

Keith Seymore · 08-07-2009, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Keith Seymore

Correct. I want to say it was RPO P13 or something like that (I meant to check the SPID label and forgot).

K

Sometimes I surprise even myself! I checked the SPID label and it is, in fact, RPO P13 for the sidemounted spare.

If I keep this up I'm going to get a big head!

KQQL IT · 08-08-2009, 03:29 PM

My 73 was built at the fremont plant. Now i haul toyota's from that plant kinda of a bummer

Keith Seymore · 08-09-2009, 08:09 PM

With the addition of the molding across the tailgate, the exterior of the truck is essentially done (the exception being the inside of the pickup box).

Does this picture make my butt look big?

I was "full speed ahead" trimming out the tailgate as it was in production, with the Fuel Injection badge and the CHEVROLET lettering, but after seeing it smooth I think I might just leave it as is...

Keith Seymore · 08-09-2009, 08:10 PM

Dennis - the bed rack is no longer available. I've found a new use for it...

S10Fan · 08-09-2009, 08:24 PM

Looks really nice!

Hey, it's a "Born Again" C-10

smashingchuck · 08-09-2009, 08:55 PM

looks real nice!!

sjreno · 08-09-2009, 09:13 PM

Hi Keith, and welcome. That really was enjoyable to read. I too had a big smile on my face the whole time. What an amazing experience to watch your own vehicle be conceived from start to finish, and to still have the truck adds to the unique history. Well, I too have an '87, so ill be probing your expertise for advise in the coming days.

79gmcc15 · 08-09-2009, 11:34 PM

Looks Great Keith! hey, just something I noticed and I don't know if it suppose to be that way or not. but something about your molding on the rear does not look right. you can tell in pic one and two that at least on the driver side. as it wraps around the bed it looks like one side is slightly higher then the other. you can tell by following the gap of the light. and also, in the middle of the tale gate band looks like its sagging in the middle. again, just looking at the gaps of the molding to the body lines. maybe its the camera! Again, not raging just something I thought you would like to know. after all, that is what were here for.

I love this thread and all your knowledge too! I am going to take a lot of this info and get my truck fixed up. whenever I get a job. lol you have done a great job!

PRUNEDA · 08-10-2009, 12:12 AM

She's a beauty!

bumslie75 · 08-10-2009, 01:34 AM

Wow i love it

DBLSPRT68 · 08-10-2009, 05:47 AM

Looks great Keith!!

menace121978 · 08-10-2009, 06:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Keith Seymore

Dennis - the bed rack is no longer available. I've found a new use for it...

thats alright buddy... i'd rather see it going to good use for keeping the bikes away from the new paint/truck! looks great man... now lower that big butt about 3 more inches!!

Keith Seymore · 08-10-2009, 07:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 79gmcc15

Looks Great Keith! hey, just something I noticed and I don't know if it suppose to be that way or not. but something about your molding on the rear does not look right. you can tell in pic one and two that at least on the driver side. as it wraps around the bed it looks like one side is slightly higher then the other. you can tell by following the gap of the light. and also, in the middle of the tale gate band looks like its sagging in the middle. again, just looking at the gaps of the molding to the body lines. maybe its the camera! Again, not raging just something I thought you would like to know. after all, that is what were here for.

I love this thread and all your knowledge too! I am going to take a lot of this info and get my truck fixed up. whenever I get a job. lol you have done a great job!

Those are repop corner pieces and they don't fit quite right. They "kick" at an angle, so when viewed from the rear they are cocked a bit. Not sure what to do about it other than (a) grind the inside of the top radius a bit or (b) put the old grundgy ones back on.

As far as the tailgate molding - I think that might be the camera. I'll take a look at it in real life when I get outside.

K

Keith Seymore · 08-10-2009, 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 79gmcc15

...also, in the middle of the tale gate band looks like its sagging in the middle. again, just looking at the gaps of the molding to the body lines. maybe its the camera! ...

Nope - you're right....it's got a sag in the middle.

Not sure how that happened, since I used a straightedge. Either I (we, since the kids helped) didn't get it seated right or the straightedge has got a dip in it.

I think I'll wait and see if anybody else notices...

79gmcc15 · 08-10-2009, 01:54 PM

Its for sure the straight edge! lol

3r!c84 · 08-10-2009, 07:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Keith Seymore

Nope - you're right....it's got a sag in the middle.

Not sure how that happened, since I used a straightedge. Either I (we, since the kids helped) didn't get it seated right or the straightedge has got a dip in it.

I think I'll wait and see if anybody else notices...

hey it kinda sags in the middle hahahah

just bustin your balls

JohnC · 08-11-2009, 07:50 AM

Hey you young guys will understand in a few years that middle section sometimes sags.

KQQL IT · 08-11-2009, 10:16 PM

The spare would look neat with a center cap and trim ring?

08-06-2009, 11:40 PM	#201
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: Intro from an old Assembly Plant guy oh cool.the guy that had mine tuck out all the under tire carryer holders so its just laying in the bed __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

08-06-2009, 11:42 PM	#202
bumslie75 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Reedley Ca Posts: 360	Re: Intro from an old Assembly Plant guy That sucks i took mine off it just didnt look right lol hope i dont get a flat __________________ "There he goes. One of God's own prototypes. A high-powered mutant of some kind never even considered for mass production. Too weird to live, and too rare to die."

08-07-2009, 07:40 AM	#203
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: Intro from an old Assembly Plant guy Looks great Keith.

08-07-2009, 01:45 PM	#205
79gmcc15 Gettin It One Pice At A Time Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: everett, washington Posts: 2,688	Re: Intro from an old Assembly Plant guy I gots me one of those too. I just need to figure out how to mount the tire to the post and I will be golden! I think its a lot better then the under the bed kind. __________________ RIP ELJAY Work In Progress 1979 GMC C1500 Trailering Special. Getting the truck done, one piece at a time. “You can tell a lot about a fellow’s character by his way of eating jellybeans.”Ronald Reagan “I don’t know the key to success but I know the key to failure is trying to please everybody.” Bill Cosby

08-08-2009, 03:29 PM	#209
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,239	Re: Intro from an old Assembly Plant guy My 73 was built at the fremont plant. Now i haul toyota's from that plant kinda of a bummer __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

08-09-2009, 08:09 PM	#210
Keith Seymore Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Motor City Posts: 9,213	Re: Intro from an old Assembly Plant guy With the addition of the molding across the tailgate, the exterior of the truck is essentially done (the exception being the inside of the pickup box). Does this picture make my butt look big? I was "full speed ahead" trimming out the tailgate as it was in production, with the Fuel Injection badge and the CHEVROLET lettering, but after seeing it smooth I think I might just leave it as is... __________________ Chevrolet Flint Assembly 1979-1986 GM Full Size Truck Engineering 1986 - 2019 Intro from an Old Assembly Guy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342926 My Pontiac story: http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...d.php?t=560524 Chevelle intro: http://www.superchevy.com/features/s...hevy-chevelle/ Last edited by Keith Seymore; 02-19-2018 at 10:45 AM.

08-09-2009, 08:10 PM	#211
Keith Seymore Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Motor City Posts: 9,213	Re: Intro from an old Assembly Plant guy Dennis - the bed rack is no longer available. I've found a new use for it... __________________ Chevrolet Flint Assembly 1979-1986 GM Full Size Truck Engineering 1986 - 2019 Intro from an Old Assembly Guy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342926 My Pontiac story: http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...d.php?t=560524 Chevelle intro: http://www.superchevy.com/features/s...hevy-chevelle/ Last edited by Keith Seymore; 02-19-2018 at 10:45 AM.

08-09-2009, 08:24 PM	#212
S10Fan Old Heap Driver Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Newport News, Va Posts: 2,641	Re: Intro from an old Assembly Plant guy Looks really nice! Hey, it's a "Born Again" C-10 __________________ _____________________________ Bryan '99 Silverado 1500, 4.3, 5-speed, reg cab, short bed '50 Chevy 2DR Hard Top, 350/350, M2 Front End, 3:08 gear, cruiser. '40 F**d Sedan, all Chevy power, Heidt's front end, TCI rear, nice driver.

08-09-2009, 08:55 PM	#213
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08-09-2009, 09:13 PM	#214
sjreno Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: central jersey Posts: 55	Re: Intro from an old Assembly Plant guy Hi Keith, and welcome. That really was enjoyable to read. I too had a big smile on my face the whole time. What an amazing experience to watch your own vehicle be conceived from start to finish, and to still have the truck adds to the unique history. Well, I too have an '87, so ill be probing your expertise for advise in the coming days.

08-09-2009, 11:34 PM	#215
79gmcc15 Gettin It One Pice At A Time Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: everett, washington Posts: 2,688	Re: Intro from an old Assembly Plant guy Looks Great Keith! hey, just something I noticed and I don't know if it suppose to be that way or not. but something about your molding on the rear does not look right. you can tell in pic one and two that at least on the driver side. as it wraps around the bed it looks like one side is slightly higher then the other. you can tell by following the gap of the light. and also, in the middle of the tale gate band looks like its sagging in the middle. again, just looking at the gaps of the molding to the body lines. maybe its the camera! Again, not raging just something I thought you would like to know. after all, that is what were here for. I love this thread and all your knowledge too! I am going to take a lot of this info and get my truck fixed up. whenever I get a job. lol you have done a great job! __________________ RIP ELJAY Work In Progress 1979 GMC C1500 Trailering Special. Getting the truck done, one piece at a time. “You can tell a lot about a fellow’s character by his way of eating jellybeans.”Ronald Reagan “I don’t know the key to success but I know the key to failure is trying to please everybody.” Bill Cosby Last edited by 79gmcc15; 08-09-2009 at 11:36 PM.

08-10-2009, 12:12 AM	#216
PRUNEDA '87 Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Katy, TX Posts: 632	Re: Intro from an old Assembly Plant guy She's a beauty!

08-10-2009, 01:34 AM	#217
bumslie75 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Reedley Ca Posts: 360	Re: Intro from an old Assembly Plant guy Wow i love it __________________ "There he goes. One of God's own prototypes. A high-powered mutant of some kind never even considered for mass production. Too weird to live, and too rare to die."

08-10-2009, 05:47 AM	#218
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08-10-2009, 01:54 PM	#222
79gmcc15 Gettin It One Pice At A Time Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: everett, washington Posts: 2,688	Re: Intro from an old Assembly Plant guy Its for sure the straight edge! lol __________________ RIP ELJAY Work In Progress 1979 GMC C1500 Trailering Special. Getting the truck done, one piece at a time. “You can tell a lot about a fellow’s character by his way of eating jellybeans.”Ronald Reagan “I don’t know the key to success but I know the key to failure is trying to please everybody.” Bill Cosby Last edited by 79gmcc15; 08-10-2009 at 01:54 PM.



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08-11-2009, 07:50 AM	#224
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: Intro from an old Assembly Plant guy Hey you young guys will understand in a few years that middle section sometimes sags.

08-11-2009, 10:16 PM	#225
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,239	Re: Intro from an old Assembly Plant guy The spare would look neat with a center cap and trim ring?

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