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*Randy70C-10* · 04-03-2005, 09:34 AM

Here's a license recess that I'm doing for Wootdogs truck, I made the box with a piece of sheetmetal, two C-clamps, a 12 inch piece of 1x4 and a jigsaw. I got the straight bends by scoring the metal first with a die grinder. I still have to weld it to the tailgate, I set it in there just for proper fit and to see how it looks.

LUV2XCLR8 · 04-03-2005, 09:40 AM

HEY RANDY, WHAT KIND OF WHEELS ARE THOSE IN THE PIC

*Randy70C-10* · 04-03-2005, 09:46 AM

They are American Racing Baja's (but they are 16x8) ....I know that you wanted 15x10's, I have a set but I'm not sure I'm going to sell them yet. I bought them (the 15x10's) to use on the rebuild of my GMC that we rolled in November but now that I have the 72 dually I'm unsure if I'm going to try and salvage the 70 GMC. If I don't I'll let you know if you think you might be interested. Two of them have brand new (0 miles) 295/50's on them, the other two are still bare.

SCOTI · 04-03-2005, 11:29 AM

What brand of aftermarket gate is that?

*Randy70C-10* · 04-03-2005, 11:44 AM

Kerry will have to answer that, but it's coated with something (zinc maybe) that keeps it from getting rusty.

barn9 · 04-03-2005, 11:50 AM

Just curious as to the tag light situation, how are you going to light the tag? Maybe it is not a concern to you there, but around here, no tag light equals a ticket.

barn9 · 04-03-2005, 12:00 PM

Something else I noticed after the other post is this area circled. Looks like something could be improved here while you have the welder out. I could be wrong, but it looks like a good place for water to enter and have its' way.

SCOTI · 04-03-2005, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Randy70C-10

Kerry will have to answer that, but it's coated with something (zinc maybe) that keeps it from getting rusty.

If you talk to him, let him know about this post. I'm curious because it looks a lot like the fleetside one I'm using for my RestoRod which was much better quality wise than some of the 'shiny' black ones I've seen recently @ swapmeets.

I wouldn't mind getting a second one for my beater but I don't want the flimsy stuff & I can't remember what brand the one I currently have is. I'm wondering if they're Mar-K brand gates?

*Randy70C-10* · 04-03-2005, 12:04 PM

Larry- there's a billet frame that's going over the plate, it's lighted. They give tickets for that here too. I had noticed that spot as well but hadn't thought about welding it in, that's a great idea and will definately give it a smoother look. I'll mention that to Kerry, I already know he'll say go ahead and do it.

This tailgate will be modified anyhow, we're going to figure out how to use fleetside hinges instead of chains.

barn9 · 04-03-2005, 12:50 PM

The billet frame sounds cool, but that brings up another question, how are you going to run the wiring to it? Don't mean to be a pain in the posterior, but inquiring minds need to know these things, LOL!

70c10 · 04-03-2005, 02:46 PM

Nice work Randy!. I have a custom made 3 LED tag light that would work perfect for that. Mine was made by bagged72blaze.

*Randy70C-10* · 04-03-2005, 03:42 PM

Still working out the details on the wiring, it will all have to be hidden to look professional, I just have to figure out how to hide it.

SCOTI · 04-04-2005, 11:29 PM

Wootdog, where did the tailgate come from?

mocwon · 04-05-2005, 08:46 AM

You could use the hotrod style connectors that are like contacts that close the circuit and power the lights when the tailgate is closed.

Swbman · 04-05-2005, 07:03 PM

nice job on the tailgate, I like the recess license plate box..

*Randy70C-10* · 04-05-2005, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by mocwon

You could use the hotrod style connectors that are like contacts that close the circuit and power the lights when the tailgate is closed.

Hmmmm, like a ground switch? That's a great idea!

mocwon · 04-05-2005, 09:39 PM

Eastwood has these and so do a bunch of other companies. They are door jamb switches used mainly on hotrods...

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Originally Posted by Randy70C-10

Hmmmm, like a ground switch? That's a great idea!

**Palf70Step** · 04-05-2005, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Randy70C-10

Larry- there's a billet frame that's going over the plate, it's lighted. They give tickets for that here too. I had noticed that spot as well but hadn't thought about welding it in, that's a great idea and will definately give it a smoother look. I'll mention that to Kerry, I already know he'll say go ahead and do it.

This tailgate will be modified anyhow, we're going to figure out how to use fleetside hinges instead of chains.

Hey Randy, have you guys thought about using cables from the newer style pickups. Someone on the board did one with Ranger Pickup straps on their fleetside. You could probably fad up about the same thing as your trying with the fleetside stuff. I've been playing with the same idea. It appears you might have to shave the inside lip off the tailgate on the sides so the cable has a place to slip into. Just an idear (as the folks down here say)

*Randy70C-10* · 04-05-2005, 10:17 PM

We were already talking about shaving off the inside lip on the sides but I hadn't thought about using cables. That sounds like a great idea, I'll have to run that past him, I think he'll probably go for it.

mocwon · 04-05-2005, 11:07 PM

Here's what I did on my fleetside (someone apparently moved it to the FAQ page) but I don't know how well it will work on a stepside. I believe the hidden stepside latches that are available would work better.

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Originally Posted by Randy70C-10

We were already talking about shaving off the inside lip on the sides but I hadn't thought about using cables. That sounds like a great idea, I'll have to run that past him, I think he'll probably go for it.

69 Short Fleet · 04-06-2005, 01:37 AM

Randy, you could run the wiring directly through the trunion location on the drivers side. Just pop a hole through the middle of the trunion on the box and also on the cup on the tailgate, could use grommets also to protect the wiring. Just a thought, Doug

69 Short Fleet · 04-06-2005, 01:43 AM

Also, they make a billet licence plate frame with a built-in light. They are a pretty trick looking unit but if I remember right they were pricey, I think Billet Specialties make em and I think I've seen them on Cheese-bay also, Doug

*Randy70C-10* · 04-06-2005, 06:50 AM

Yeah, I had one of those on my Model A and really liked it. I'm just not sure if it would fit in the box that I made, I don't know if I gave enough room or not.

mocwon- That's awesome! I'm sure it's exactly what he's looking for, he just didn't want chains hanging on the outside and now that I see that I don't think I want chains on mine either. Great info, thanks!!

SCOTI · 04-06-2005, 07:37 PM

TTT . . .... Hoping to hear from Wootdog about what brand of gate that is.

72MARIO · 04-06-2005, 09:23 PM

Scoit,

I am willing to bet it's a Mar-K gate. I got a fleetside headboard for my box and it was coated the same and the fit was awesome ! Bolted right up. It was the only aftermaket part that did not need the reemer on the dremmel.

04-03-2005, 09:34 AM	#1
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	Progress on Wootdogs tailgate... Here's a license recess that I'm doing for Wootdogs truck, I made the box with a piece of sheetmetal, two C-clamps, a 12 inch piece of 1x4 and a jigsaw. I got the straight bends by scoring the metal first with a die grinder. I still have to weld it to the tailgate, I set it in there just for proper fit and to see how it looks.

04-03-2005, 09:40 AM	#2
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,476	HEY RANDY, WHAT KIND OF WHEELS ARE THOSE IN THE PIC __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

04-03-2005, 11:29 AM	#4
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,949	What brand of aftermarket gate is that? __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

04-03-2005, 11:50 AM	#6
barn9 Half a bubble off! Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Winfield, Ks, USA Posts: 5,588	Just curious as to the tag light situation, how are you going to light the tag? Maybe it is not a concern to you there, but around here, no tag light equals a ticket. __________________ Just call me LB. '71 Cheyenne, 402BB, hauls blondes, brunettes, or redheads.

04-03-2005, 12:00 PM	#7
barn9 Half a bubble off! Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Winfield, Ks, USA Posts: 5,588	Something else I noticed after the other post is this area circled. Looks like something could be improved here while you have the welder out. I could be wrong, but it looks like a good place for water to enter and have its' way. Attached Images __________________ Just call me LB. '71 Cheyenne, 402BB, hauls blondes, brunettes, or redheads.

04-03-2005, 09:46 AM	#3
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	They are American Racing Baja's (but they are 16x8) ....I know that you wanted 15x10's, I have a set but I'm not sure I'm going to sell them yet. I bought them (the 15x10's) to use on the rebuild of my GMC that we rolled in November but now that I have the 72 dually I'm unsure if I'm going to try and salvage the 70 GMC. If I don't I'll let you know if you think you might be interested. Two of them have brand new (0 miles) 295/50's on them, the other two are still bare.

04-03-2005, 11:44 AM	#5
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	Kerry will have to answer that, but it's coated with something (zinc maybe) that keeps it from getting rusty.

04-03-2005, 12:04 PM	#9
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	Larry- there's a billet frame that's going over the plate, it's lighted. They give tickets for that here too. I had noticed that spot as well but hadn't thought about welding it in, that's a great idea and will definately give it a smoother look. I'll mention that to Kerry, I already know he'll say go ahead and do it. This tailgate will be modified anyhow, we're going to figure out how to use fleetside hinges instead of chains. Last edited by Randy70C-10; 04-03-2005 at 12:06 PM.

04-03-2005, 12:50 PM	#10
barn9 Half a bubble off! Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Winfield, Ks, USA Posts: 5,588	The billet frame sounds cool, but that brings up another question, how are you going to run the wiring to it? Don't mean to be a pain in the posterior, but inquiring minds need to know these things, LOL! __________________ Just call me LB. '71 Cheyenne, 402BB, hauls blondes, brunettes, or redheads.

04-03-2005, 02:46 PM	#11
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,857	Nice work Randy!. I have a custom made 3 LED tag light that would work perfect for that. Mine was made by bagged72blaze. __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

04-03-2005, 03:42 PM	#12
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	Still working out the details on the wiring, it will all have to be hidden to look professional, I just have to figure out how to hide it.

04-04-2005, 11:29 PM	#13
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,949	ttt Wootdog, where did the tailgate come from? __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

04-05-2005, 08:46 AM	#14
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04-05-2005, 07:03 PM	#15
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04-05-2005, 10:17 PM	#19
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	We were already talking about shaving off the inside lip on the sides but I hadn't thought about using cables. That sounds like a great idea, I'll have to run that past him, I think he'll probably go for it.



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04-06-2005, 01:37 AM	#21
69 Short Fleet Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Kelowna B.C. Canada Posts: 1,086	Randy, you could run the wiring directly through the trunion location on the drivers side. Just pop a hole through the middle of the trunion on the box and also on the cup on the tailgate, could use grommets also to protect the wiring. Just a thought, Doug

04-06-2005, 01:43 AM	#22
69 Short Fleet Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Kelowna B.C. Canada Posts: 1,086	Also, they make a billet licence plate frame with a built-in light. They are a pretty trick looking unit but if I remember right they were pricey, I think Billet Specialties make em and I think I've seen them on Cheese-bay also, Doug

04-06-2005, 06:50 AM	#23
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	Yeah, I had one of those on my Model A and really liked it. I'm just not sure if it would fit in the box that I made, I don't know if I gave enough room or not. mocwon- That's awesome! I'm sure it's exactly what he's looking for, he just didn't want chains hanging on the outside and now that I see that I don't think I want chains on mine either. Great info, thanks!!

04-06-2005, 07:37 PM	#24
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,949	TTT . . .... Hoping to hear from Wootdog about what brand of gate that is. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

04-06-2005, 09:23 PM	#25
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,052	Scoit, I am willing to bet it's a Mar-K gate. I got a fleetside headboard for my box and it was coated the same and the fit was awesome ! Bolted right up. It was the only aftermaket part that did not need the reemer on the dremmel. __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

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