bellflowers and shaved tailgate - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**slepysal** · 06-16-2007, 02:01 PM

I just got the bell flowers put on. I dig these things ,and they sound sweet.
I also shaved the tailgate chains , and installed a "el cheepo" latch set up.
So I guess my truck will be called project "EL CHEEPO"

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Yea I know the latch aint prerty, but it beats the chains.

Kurt L · 06-16-2007, 02:18 PM

seat belts latches work great too.nice truck you've got there.

**slepysal** · 06-16-2007, 02:25 PM

Thanks . Yea I know the seatbelt trick, but I found the latches in my shed, and I figured hey why not .

62 short step · 06-16-2007, 04:30 PM

Nothing wrong with el cheapo! I like it!!

62 short step · 06-16-2007, 04:31 PM

Did the same with my tailgate.

**slepysal** · 06-16-2007, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by 62 short step

Did the same with my tailgate.

nice!!! any pics ?

salazar44 · 06-16-2007, 10:30 PM

I was thinking of the seatbelt option but I cant figure how they mounted the latch part onto the tailgate. I can see the push button buckle part, but not where the clip thing would go onto the tailgate. Seems like if it mounts on the side the stake gets in the way???

Anyone know please let me know.

By the way.. the option you choose looks fine!

19GMC63 · 06-16-2007, 11:11 PM

your makin some progress slepysal! looks great.
those turn signals look even cooler in that full rear pic.

hewlett2002000 · 06-17-2007, 02:50 AM

that looks great!! i like it alot, if you dont mind im gonna copy your tailgate latches.
thanks,
John

L0WRIDE · 06-17-2007, 03:47 AM

awesome slepysal!

62 short step · 06-17-2007, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by slepysal

nice!!! any pics ?

I'll have to take some. They are cheaper than the ones you put on your truck!

The ones on your truck look alot better!

**ChiefRocka** · 06-17-2007, 09:36 AM

I like those pipes man...those are SICK !!! I bet they sound awesome with the 'packs !!!!

Your truck looks sweet !!!

Mabey I'll get to here them if we ever get together for a BBQ....

John

**ChiefRocka** · 06-17-2007, 09:37 AM

By the way....which company put that garage door in ??

John

RojoLoco · 06-17-2007, 02:37 PM

Looks cool to me. Are the latches spring loaded?

**slepysal** · 06-17-2007, 03:39 PM

thanks John. I got my garage door from Campbel overhead, they used to be a customer of ours when I worked at ATD.
You work off of Dela cruz right? Maybe I'll drop by some time.
Hewlett200200: copy away !! Install was easy : I marked the location, drilled pilot holes and used some self taping screws. on the bed side I used a step drill to make the hole for the slide. I also used some selfstick weather striping foam to "snug" the tailgate, so as not to rattle.
The lathes are padlockable springbolts made by stanley part # 81-9045
The knob has to be pressed in to slide it back. I got them at Home depot a while back for a gate, but never used them I think they cost about 11.00 each.thanks Rojoloco

gulfcoast66 · 06-17-2007, 06:01 PM

Hey Slepysal man them bellflowers look bad a** , Your truck is coming along nicely bro.

**slepysal** · 06-18-2007, 04:37 PM

THANKS gulfcoast66 I'll post some more pics with the spot putty primered.

Ratrod60apache · 06-18-2007, 05:05 PM

Those pipes look KILLER!!!!

BeerForBreakfast · 06-18-2007, 11:49 PM

Looks good. So what size Bellflower did you end up using, 18"?

**slepysal** · 06-19-2007, 01:07 AM

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Originally Posted by BeerForBreakfast

Looks good. So what size Bellflower did you end up using, 18"?

Thanks ,hey man nice truck ! how about some more pics ? Yea I went with 18's

19GMC63 · 06-19-2007, 01:36 AM

we want pics.

GREASEMONKEY72 · 06-19-2007, 04:15 AM

slepysal - love the pipes and love the latches

BeerForBreakfast - i 3rd the pics

BeerForBreakfast · 06-19-2007, 09:31 AM

Thank you. Here's a few pics.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/mugsys54poncho/

**ChiefRocka** · 06-19-2007, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by slepysal

thanks John. I got my garage door from Campbel overhead, they used to be a customer of ours when I worked at ATD.
You work off of Dela cruz right? Maybe I'll drop by some time.
Hewlett200200: copy away !! Install was easy : I marked the location, drilled pilot holes and used some self taping screws. on the bed side I used a step drill to make the hole for the slide. I also used some selfstick weather striping foam to "snug" the tailgate, so as not to rattle.
The lathes are padlockable springbolts made by stanley part # 81-9045
The knob has to be pressed in to slide it back. I got them at Home depot a while back for a gate, but never used them I think they cost about 11.00 each.thanks Rojoloco

I knew that door looked familar...I wonder if I put it in ??

Do you remember the name of the installer ?? We used to be a customer of yours?? Cool.... Whats ATD ?? Did you mean ADT ??

John

**slepysal** · 06-19-2007, 10:50 AM

Hey Chief! Hows it going ? No I cant remeber the name of the installer.
ATD is American Tire Distributors, ( not American Tire co.) It used to be CPW . They used to own Speed Merchants That is how I know Rich.

06-16-2007, 02:01 PM	#1
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	bellflowers and shaved tailgate I just got the bell flowers put on. I dig these things ,and they sound sweet. I also shaved the tailgate chains , and installed a "el cheepo" latch set up. So I guess my truck will be called project "EL CHEEPO" Yea I know the latch aint prerty, but it beats the chains. Last edited by slepysal; 06-16-2007 at 04:38 PM.

06-16-2007, 02:18 PM	#2
Kurt L Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: ne florida Posts: 2,665	Re: bellflowers and shaved tailgate seat belts latches work great too.nice truck you've got there.

06-16-2007, 02:25 PM	#3
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: bellflowers and shaved tailgate Thanks . Yea I know the seatbelt trick, but I found the latches in my shed, and I figured hey why not . __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... "

06-16-2007, 04:30 PM	#4
62 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Greenwell Springs, Louisiana Posts: 2,882	Re: bellflowers and shaved tailgate Nothing wrong with el cheapo! I like it!!

06-16-2007, 04:31 PM	#5
62 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Greenwell Springs, Louisiana Posts: 2,882	Re: bellflowers and shaved tailgate Did the same with my tailgate.

06-16-2007, 10:30 PM	#7
salazar44 65 - Chevy C10 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 625	Re: bellflowers and shaved tailgate I was thinking of the seatbelt option but I cant figure how they mounted the latch part onto the tailgate. I can see the push button buckle part, but not where the clip thing would go onto the tailgate. Seems like if it mounts on the side the stake gets in the way??? Anyone know please let me know. By the way.. the option you choose looks fine! __________________ VIC One Repair Leads to Another! http://vix65chevyc10.blogspot.com

06-16-2007, 11:11 PM	#8
19GMC63 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1,510	Re: bellflowers and shaved tailgate your makin some progress slepysal! looks great. those turn signals look even cooler in that full rear pic.

06-17-2007, 02:50 AM	#9
hewlett2002000 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Cleveland, Tx Posts: 1,619	Re: bellflowers and shaved tailgate that looks great!! i like it alot, if you dont mind im gonna copy your tailgate latches. thanks, John __________________ Respect: 1. A feeling of appreciative, often deferential regard; esteem. 2. The state of being regarded with honor or esteem. 3. Willingness to show consideration or appreciation. When you fail to show consideration to others values you are showing disrespect.

06-17-2007, 03:47 AM	#10
L0WRIDE Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND Posts: 2,166	Re: bellflowers and shaved tailgate awesome slepysal! __________________ 49 CHEVROLET 1/2 TON, 52 CHEVROLET SEDAN 62 HARDTOP NOVA 65 CHEVROLET BB LWB FLEETSIDE 90 CHEVROLET EXTRA CAB CHEVY ONLY - NZ Chapter http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=137984

06-17-2007, 09:36 AM	#12
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,150	Re: bellflowers and shaved tailgate I like those pipes man...those are SICK !!! I bet they sound awesome with the 'packs !!!! Your truck looks sweet !!! Mabey I'll get to here them if we ever get together for a BBQ.... John __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

06-17-2007, 09:37 AM	#13
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,150	Re: bellflowers and shaved tailgate By the way....which company put that garage door in ?? John __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

06-17-2007, 02:37 PM	#14
RojoLoco Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Pueblo, Colorado Posts: 36	Re: bellflowers and shaved tailgate Looks cool to me. Are the latches spring loaded? __________________ Project: 1966 Chevy C-10 short step-side. 512 Caddy, 10:1 pistons, 76cc heads with oversize valves, Shaft rocker system, MT-10 cam, Edelbrock intake, BBC headers with fabbed Cad flanges.

06-17-2007, 03:39 PM	#15
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: bellflowers and shaved tailgate thanks John. I got my garage door from Campbel overhead, they used to be a customer of ours when I worked at ATD. You work off of Dela cruz right? Maybe I'll drop by some time. Hewlett200200: copy away !! Install was easy : I marked the location, drilled pilot holes and used some self taping screws. on the bed side I used a step drill to make the hole for the slide. I also used some selfstick weather striping foam to "snug" the tailgate, so as not to rattle. The lathes are padlockable springbolts made by stanley part # 81-9045 The knob has to be pressed in to slide it back. I got them at Home depot a while back for a gate, but never used them I think they cost about 11.00 each.thanks Rojoloco __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... " Last edited by slepysal; 06-17-2007 at 03:41 PM.

06-17-2007, 06:01 PM	#16
gulfcoast66 64-66 CHEVY JUNKIE Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cypress ,Texas Posts: 1,516	Re: bellflowers and shaved tailgate Hey Slepysal man them bellflowers look bad a** , Your truck is coming along nicely bro.

06-18-2007, 04:37 PM	#17
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: bellflowers and shaved tailgate THANKS gulfcoast66 I'll post some more pics with the spot putty primered. __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... "



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06-18-2007, 05:05 PM	#18
Ratrod60apache Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico Posts: 108	Re: bellflowers and shaved tailgate Those pipes look KILLER!!!! __________________ '66 C10 Longbed Stepside, 350, 4-speed

06-18-2007, 11:49 PM	#19
BeerForBreakfast Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Anywhere's Better Than Here Posts: 9	Re: bellflowers and shaved tailgate Looks good. So what size Bellflower did you end up using, 18"?

06-19-2007, 01:36 AM	#21
19GMC63 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1,510	Re: bellflowers and shaved tailgate we want pics.

06-19-2007, 04:15 AM	#22
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	Re: bellflowers and shaved tailgate slepysal - love the pipes and love the latches BeerForBreakfast - i 3rd the pics __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME

06-19-2007, 09:31 AM	#23
BeerForBreakfast Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Anywhere's Better Than Here Posts: 9	Re: bellflowers and shaved tailgate Thank you. Here's a few pics. http://www.flickr.com/photos/mugsys54poncho/

06-19-2007, 10:50 AM	#25
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: bellflowers and shaved tailgate Hey Chief! Hows it going ? No I cant remeber the name of the installer. ATD is American Tire Distributors, ( not American Tire co.) It used to be CPW . They used to own Speed Merchants That is how I know Rich. __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... "

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