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**youngrodder** · 12-01-2020, 09:54 AM

Looks good.....I also used an automotive clear to seal the stained bed wood on my old 48 truck. It held up great for years.

Marc

_Ogre · 12-01-2020, 01:47 PM

seat looks great! but that hood looks down right sexy

BAM55 · 12-02-2020, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Oldtruckwelder

Thank you for the tips for sure.
Back to lowes for more pine. Lol
Also like the hidden fastener strips that you are using. I'm planning on using them also, still need to plug weld some (thinking ) 3/8 x 3 bolts in the cross members to eliminate the bed through frame washer bolts.
Bam thanks for documenting your outstanding truck build. Your craftsmanship is top notch !!!
Thanks
JT from SC

No problem man thats why we are here to share. Thanks for the compliments I really appreciate it.

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Originally Posted by Kim57

Bed wood looks great Bam.
Kim

Thanks Kim, I hope you are still working on the truck but I know how life can get in the way.

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Originally Posted by youngrodder

Looks good.....I also used an automotive clear to seal the stained bed wood on my old 48 truck. It held up great for years.

Marc

Yeah I'm Leaning towards it, I doing my research it looks like automotive clear or Marine Varnish.

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Originally Posted by _Ogre

seat looks great! but that hood looks down right sexy

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Thanks man, but its not like you are bias or anything.lol

Black_Sheep · 12-05-2020, 02:59 PM

Beautiful work Bam, amazing craftsmanship and attention to detail ��

BAM55 · 12-08-2020, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Black_Sheep

Beautiful work Bam, amazing craftsmanship and attention to detail ��

Thanks man

MP&C · 12-11-2020, 12:16 PM

Looking good Bam! Nice work on the bed wood...

**Dieselwrencher** · 12-15-2020, 06:56 AM

Great work on the metal work on the bed and the wood for the floor Bam! Where did you source the hidden fastener strips? I got some from a place and they were no Bueno.

MARTINSR · 12-15-2020, 10:14 AM

That is one awesome truck for sure! I love the color too.

Brian

BAM55 · 12-16-2020, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by MP&C

Looking good Bam! Nice work on the bed wood...

Thanks man I really appreciate that.

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Great work on the metal work on the bed and the wood for the floor Bam! Where did you source the hidden fastener strips? I got some from a place and they were no Bueno.

Thanks for the compliments. As far as the hidden bed strips I got them from Speedway Motors. This is the Universal Kit 7 80 inches long strips with hidden fasteners. I like them because I knew I was doping fab bed wood and I had to cut them any way.

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Originally Posted by MARTINSR

That is one awesome truck for sure! I love the color too.

Brian

Thanks man, I hope its going to be nice.

BAM55 · 01-04-2021, 03:18 PM

I uploaded two youtube videos here is a link if you would like to see them.
Walk around
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WgjYz8efcMM

Fleetside bed mods
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5MOOQkGlx-M

Kim57 · 01-05-2021, 09:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BAM55

I uploaded two youtube videos here is a link if you would like to see them.
Walk around
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WgjYz8efcMM

Fleetside bed mods
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5MOOQkGlx-M

Looks great Bam.
Fantastic work.
Kim

dsraven · 01-05-2021, 09:10 PM

hey bam, thanks for the videos. awesome work. man, I see that bed and think you couldda just started from scratch, maybe less work. haha.
awesome skills man. keep posting up as you go along.

BAM55 · 01-05-2021, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Kim57

Looks great Bam.
Fantastic work.
Kim

Thanks Kim, are you getting any work in on you project? Inquiring minds.

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Originally Posted by dsraven

hey bam, thanks for the videos. awesome work. man, I see that bed and think you couldda just started from scratch, maybe less work. haha.
awesome skills man. keep posting up as you go along.

Thanks man and no way would it have be less work.lol I put all that work in and most will not notice it anyway.lol Well I will and in my humble opinion it need to be done. Well that is what I keep telling myself.

dsraven · 01-06-2021, 01:51 AM

I hear ya Bam. I just spent a whack of time and effort getting my truck box modified for the new use, raised the floor etc. etc. I am pretty sure in my case I COULD have built a new one quicker. lol. spent lots of time fixing and figuring out how to incorporate all the stuff I wanted to have. that's probably the problem right there actually. but next time...….
yours looks great though. nice to be down to the last coat of primer isn't it?

Kim57 · 01-06-2021, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by BAM55

Thanks Kim, are you getting any work in on you project? Inquiring minds.

Not as much as I would like.
Getting my left shoulder replaced on the 22nd so that will slow it down for a bit.
Kim

58CameoAZ · 01-06-2021, 11:25 AM

Hey Bam, Looking GOOD! you are in the home stretch it looks like to being close to done?
I've got to tell ya Buddy, Because of you, i have my cab off the frame again and Tig welding
all my Seams up on My Cab! I really liked the look of yours and thought well Why not
do that to mine? Allot of work but the effort in the end will be worth it to me!
Buddy, i am really Happy that you have shared the ride with your build and got to say really going to Miss your build post's when it is finally done, But hope you share the Car build with us because i know that will be an over the Top Build also!!!
Awesome Work Buddy!
Allen

BAM55 · 01-06-2021, 01:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dsraven

I hear ya Bam. I just spent a whack of time and effort getting my truck box modified for the new use, raised the floor etc. etc. I am pretty sure in my case I COULD have built a new one quicker. lol. spent lots of time fixing and figuring out how to incorporate all the stuff I wanted to have. that's probably the problem right there actually. but next time...….
yours looks great though. nice to be down to the last coat of primer isn't it?

Thanks and yeah its nice to be at this point. But man it is a lot of work thats for sure.

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Originally Posted by Kim57

Not as much as I would like.
Getting my left shoulder replaced on the 22nd so that will slow it down for a bit.
Kim

Sorry to hear that Kim I wish you a speedy recovery.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 58CameoAZ

Hey Bam, Looking GOOD! you are in the home stretch it looks like to being close to done?
I've got to tell ya Buddy, Because of you, i have my cab off the frame again and Tig welding
all my Seams up on My Cab! I really liked the look of yours and thought well Why not
do that to mine? Allot of work but the effort in the end will be worth it to me!
Buddy, i am really Happy that you have shared the ride with your build and got to say really going to Miss your build post's when it is finally done, But hope you share the Car build with us because i know that will be an over the Top Build also!!!
Awesome Work Buddy!
Allen

Thanks for all the kind words man but lets not get ahead of ourselves I'm not finished yet..lol

I think I'm going to take a year break and just enjoy the truck before I start on the car.

87Lowrider · 01-09-2021, 07:41 PM

Catching up ... been away for a while.

Nice work BAM... love the Green and all the work. /Ken

Jason7121 · 01-10-2021, 02:08 AM

Beautiful truck your metal work is amazing.

BAM55 · 01-11-2021, 04:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 87Lowrider

Catching up ... been away for a while.

Nice work BAM... love the Green and all the work. /Ken

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jason7121

Beautiful truck your metal work is amazing.

Thanks guys

BAM55 · 02-07-2021, 10:27 PM

Finally got the bed painted

dsraven · 02-07-2021, 10:39 PM

Nice. Looks straight and crisp.

BAM55 · 02-07-2021, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by dsraven

Nice. Looks straight and crisp.

Thanks

BAM55 · 02-07-2021, 11:05 PM

I also decided to make a center console. I will have it upholstered to match the seat.

greystoke · 02-07-2021, 11:22 PM

Very nice!!!

12-01-2020, 09:54 AM	#2301
youngrodder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotts, Michigan Posts: 3,773	Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build Looks good.....I also used an automotive clear to seal the stained bed wood on my old 48 truck. It held up great for years. Marc __________________ …………...........__________ .................. ((__\|__\|\|___\____ ..;.;;.:;:;.,;..;((_(O))____ (_(O)) 1948 Chevy Truck - Finished SOLD!! 1953 Chevy Suburban "Family Truckster" Completed: Spring of 2021 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=605484 1994 4x4 Blazer - "Field Find" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...ferrerid=30857 Last edited by youngrodder; 12-02-2020 at 10:09 AM.

12-01-2020, 01:47 PM	#2302
_Ogre Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Motown Posts: 7,680	Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build seat looks great! but that hood looks down right sexy __________________ cool, an ogre smiley Ogre's 58 Truk build how to put your truck year and build thread into your signature shop air compressor timer

12-05-2020, 02:59 PM	#2304
Black_Sheep Registered User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: upper midwest Posts: 1,129	Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build Beautiful work Bam, amazing craftsmanship and attention to detail �� __________________ Mark Brother's keeper - '58 Stepside build

12-11-2020, 12:16 PM	#2306
MP&C Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Leonardtown, MD Posts: 1,647	Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build Looking good Bam! Nice work on the bed wood... __________________ Robert

12-15-2020, 06:56 AM	#2307
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build Great work on the metal work on the bed and the wood for the floor Bam! Where did you source the hidden fastener strips? I got some from a place and they were no Bueno. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

12-15-2020, 10:14 AM	#2308
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build That is one awesome truck for sure! I love the color too. Brian __________________ 1948 Chevy pickup Chopped, Sectioned, 1953 Corvette 235 powered. Once was even 401 Buick mid engined with the carburetor right between the seats! Bought with paper route money in 1973 when I was 15. "Fan of most anything that moves human beings"

01-04-2021, 03:18 PM	#2310
BAM55 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Inglewood, CA Posts: 324	Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build I uploaded two youtube videos here is a link if you would like to see them. Walk around https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WgjYz8efcMM Fleetside bed mods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5MOOQkGlx-M __________________ BAM 55/58 Chevy Truck Project Fixing a mess of a clip installation Last edited by BAM55; 01-04-2021 at 10:53 PM.

01-05-2021, 09:10 PM	#2312
dsraven Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: calgary alberta Posts: 8,220	Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build hey bam, thanks for the videos. awesome work. man, I see that bed and think you couldda just started from scratch, maybe less work. haha. awesome skills man. keep posting up as you go along.

01-06-2021, 01:51 AM	#2314
dsraven Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: calgary alberta Posts: 8,220	Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build I hear ya Bam. I just spent a whack of time and effort getting my truck box modified for the new use, raised the floor etc. etc. I am pretty sure in my case I COULD have built a new one quicker. lol. spent lots of time fixing and figuring out how to incorporate all the stuff I wanted to have. that's probably the problem right there actually. but next time...…. yours looks great though. nice to be down to the last coat of primer isn't it?

01-06-2021, 11:25 AM	#2316
58CameoAZ Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Payson Posts: 430	Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build Hey Bam, Looking GOOD! you are in the home stretch it looks like to being close to done? I've got to tell ya Buddy, Because of you, i have my cab off the frame again and Tig welding all my Seams up on My Cab! I really liked the look of yours and thought well Why not do that to mine? Allot of work but the effort in the end will be worth it to me! Buddy, i am really Happy that you have shared the ride with your build and got to say really going to Miss your build post's when it is finally done, But hope you share the Car build with us because i know that will be an over the Top Build also!!! Awesome Work Buddy! Allen

01-09-2021, 07:41 PM	#2318
87Lowrider Navy Radioman Veteran Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Western Kentucky Posts: 1,350	Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build Catching up ... been away for a while. Nice work BAM... love the Green and all the work. /Ken __________________ 1987 Chevrolet R10 Silverado BBC Build thread - SOLD 1986 GMC Sierra Classic - SOLD 1957 Chevy Step Side - At the Body Shop Daily Driver; 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 4x4 Z71 Stepside

01-10-2021, 02:08 AM	#2319
Jason7121 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Visalia California Posts: 891	Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build Beautiful truck your metal work is amazing.

02-07-2021, 10:27 PM	#2321
BAM55 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Inglewood, CA Posts: 324	Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build Finally got the bed painted __________________ BAM 55/58 Chevy Truck Project Fixing a mess of a clip installation

02-07-2021, 10:39 PM	#2322
dsraven Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: calgary alberta Posts: 8,220	Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build Nice. Looks straight and crisp.

02-07-2021, 11:05 PM	#2324
BAM55 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Inglewood, CA Posts: 324	Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build I also decided to make a center console. I will have it upholstered to match the seat. __________________ BAM 55/58 Chevy Truck Project Fixing a mess of a clip installation



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02-07-2021, 11:22 PM	#2325
greystoke Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Buckeye, Arizona Posts: 694	Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build Very nice!!! __________________ "Fear makes the wolf look bigger" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=305629

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