Think I might have lost something today..... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Mickey_D · 01-15-2008, 07:44 AM

Think it might be important?

bluex · 01-15-2008, 08:51 AM

digging the tail light brackets

lighter=faster right, I dont think its very important then.

f.monroe · 01-15-2008, 09:01 AM

My boss uses Superglue for everything . You might give it a shot . If that doesnt work you might need a couple more brackets like the ones holding the tail lights in . I think that adds character to the truck . Frank

smashingchuck · 01-15-2008, 10:52 AM

I don't think I'd bother trying to re attach it, it would just make it looked rigged. If the rest of the bed is in that kind of shape it might be home made flat bed time.

Eyegore · 01-15-2008, 07:05 PM

Use duct tape, it will hold it on

MylilBowTie · 01-15-2008, 07:16 PM

Looked like a chunk of snow but then I seen it was the bedside.

Russell · 01-15-2008, 07:24 PM

lol, nice! Reminds me of ugly, the 79 K25 I used as a 4x4 donor...

I think I'd be looking into a new body, personally!

James McClure · 01-16-2008, 02:58 AM

Forget super glue, duct tape, brackets or any of that stuff. You gotta' add some REAL class to the old girl. Get hold of some bras and panties and tie it on OR, you could just rebuild the whole thing like I'm doing. LOLL. Have a great day and a good time explaining to your better half where all her undies went. jim

swb85 · 01-16-2008, 05:13 AM

bah....that'll buff right out.

knightlife · 01-16-2008, 11:18 AM

either double bubble (like what we use on the aircrafts), or a new bed... *shrugs* sheerly your option lol...

slug · 01-16-2008, 12:39 PM

just throw some bondo on it

**Zoomad75** · 01-16-2008, 01:07 PM

if the bed looks that bad what's the frame look like? That's nasty. I feel sorry for you guys in the rust belt.

As far as the fix goes, chicken wire and lots of bondo. Use rivits to attach the chicken wire to what's left, shape the wire to the general shape and slop on the mud. Shape with a file, sand, prep, prime and paint!!!

Mickey_D · 01-16-2008, 02:00 PM

Nah, I've got a 1986 GMC Sierra Grande lined up that's missing its drivetrain. As soon as the snow melts and I can get into the back 40 to retrieve it, I'm going to drag it home and yank the body off it. Then I'll do what little needs to be done to it and swap bodies, pitch the cab and front end and make the arse end (GMC's frame and axle, my bed) into a wood hauling trailer.

My engine, tranny, axles and frame are still top notch, so even though the body is rusting right off it before my eyes, the truck is worth keeping if I can get replacement sheet metal on it. And yes, my cab is almost as bad as the bed. I don't need to worry about the ashtray when I'm smoking, just flick it on the floor and it'll get sucked out one of the many rust holes.....

*78 Chevyrado* · 01-16-2008, 02:09 PM

Break the other side off to match... ya might start a trend, ya never know haha. Call it a mud-buildup-deterent.

01-15-2008, 07:44 AM	#1
Mickey_D Dirteh Kitteh Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mormon country Posts: 2,484	Think I might have lost something today..... Think it might be important? __________________ Darrin 1955 Willys CJ-5 all original and the oldest CJ-5 on the road. 2001 Dodge Neon (wife's car) 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited Edition SOLD 1981 K15 Custom Deluxe 4X4, rusty but trusty wood hauler. SOLD 1993 S-10 4X4 Tahoe SOLD Sign up with the Contact List RIP ESLL

01-15-2008, 08:51 AM	#2
bluex Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Spartanburg, SC Posts: 1,963	Re: Think I might have lost something today..... digging the tail light brackets lighter=faster right, I dont think its very important then. __________________ Paul '78 GMC Serria 15 Heavy Half. 361/NV3500/3.73. Former LWB NV3500 swap Trailing arm swap '98 ECSB Z71 daily driver -traded '03 burb. Family cruiser http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Last edited by bluex; 01-15-2008 at 08:52 AM.

01-15-2008, 09:01 AM	#3
f.monroe Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Caldwell,Tx. Posts: 3,648	Re: Think I might have lost something today..... My boss uses Superglue for everything . You might give it a shot . If that doesnt work you might need a couple more brackets like the ones holding the tail lights in . I think that adds character to the truck . Frank __________________ Born and proudly residing in a Red State !

01-15-2008, 10:52 AM	#4
smashingchuck It'd be alot cooler if you did Join Date: May 2003 Location: Three Rivers, MI Posts: 2,345	Re: Think I might have lost something today..... I don't think I'd bother trying to re attach it, it would just make it looked rigged. If the rest of the bed is in that kind of shape it might be home made flat bed time. __________________ 78 Build Thread 4Runner Build

01-15-2008, 07:05 PM	#5
Eyegore What Hump? Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: New River AZ Posts: 2,009	Re: Think I might have lost something today..... Use duct tape, it will hold it on __________________ Lil red 86 c-10 99 Sub 78 Camper Special w/ 454

01-15-2008, 07:16 PM	#6
MylilBowTie Right turn Clyde Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 2,911	Re: Think I might have lost something today..... Looked like a chunk of snow but then I seen it was the bedside.

01-15-2008, 07:24 PM	#7
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Re: Think I might have lost something today..... lol, nice! Reminds me of ugly, the 79 K25 I used as a 4x4 donor... I think I'd be looking into a new body, personally! __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

01-16-2008, 02:58 AM	#8
James McClure One shot, one kill. Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Saratoga Springs NY Posts: 859	Re: Think I might have lost something today..... Forget super glue, duct tape, brackets or any of that stuff. You gotta' add some REAL class to the old girl. Get hold of some bras and panties and tie it on OR, you could just rebuild the whole thing like I'm doing. LOLL. Have a great day and a good time explaining to your better half where all her undies went. jim __________________ 1984 K20 350M engine with 465,000 miles. Well, it's finally done!! Almost 2 years of work, but it was really worth the effort. Little stuff left to do is mount winch, wet sand & buff out and build belly pan\running boards. Body work takes lots and LOTS of beer!!!! God, Guts and Guns made America and God, Guts and Guns will preserve it! The worst thing you could do is get into my sights, but that don't matter, you'll never know it, cause you'll never hear the shotJim or Paladin whichever you choose.

01-16-2008, 05:13 AM	#9
swb85 On a budget like Fred Sanford Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Topeka, KS Posts: 2,031	Re: Think I might have lost something today..... bah....that'll buff right out. __________________ '85 Silverado swb: 383 stroker, 10.5:1, vortec heads, 232/238 roller cam, RPM air gap, performer 750 carb, stainless longtubes, 3" duals/super 44's, T56/4.11 383ci build / exterior refresh thread '98 Camaro z28: 370ci twin turbo 370ci build '01 Tahoe LT 4x4: 5.3, longtubes/ory, magnaflow duals, custom tune....wife's DD

01-16-2008, 11:18 AM	#10
knightlife Dark Heart Motorsports Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: 29404 DKFX Posts: 683	Re: Think I might have lost something today..... either double bubble (like what we use on the aircrafts), or a new bed... shrugs sheerly your option lol... __________________ How Deep Can YOU Bleed..? 1985 Chevy Blazer K5- 6.2 N/A, 400 turbo trans CUCV, 12v converted... a new chapter 2005 GMC Sierra Crew Cab 6.0 powwwaa!!! custom jumpseat install w/ captain seats, Hypertech tuner, MSD Blaster Coils, CB and twin antenna's, all electric interior, touch screen in dash. custom center console, with jump seat replacing original console. 1500 HD!

01-16-2008, 12:39 PM	#11
slug Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Groves,TX Posts: 483	Re: Think I might have lost something today..... just throw some bondo on it

01-16-2008, 01:07 PM	#12
Zoomad75 K5Camper Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Pueblo, CO Posts: 1,513	Re: Think I might have lost something today..... if the bed looks that bad what's the frame look like? That's nasty. I feel sorry for you guys in the rust belt. As far as the fix goes, chicken wire and lots of bondo. Use rivits to attach the chicken wire to what's left, shape the wire to the general shape and slop on the mud. Shape with a file, sand, prep, prime and paint!!! __________________ Rob Z. 1975 K5 350/465/205/D44/12b 4" lift on 35's- RIP 1991 K5 8.1L/NV4500/241/D44/14b FWC Camper

01-16-2008, 02:00 PM	#13
Mickey_D Dirteh Kitteh Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mormon country Posts: 2,484	Re: Think I might have lost something today..... Nah, I've got a 1986 GMC Sierra Grande lined up that's missing its drivetrain. As soon as the snow melts and I can get into the back 40 to retrieve it, I'm going to drag it home and yank the body off it. Then I'll do what little needs to be done to it and swap bodies, pitch the cab and front end and make the arse end (GMC's frame and axle, my bed) into a wood hauling trailer. My engine, tranny, axles and frame are still top notch, so even though the body is rusting right off it before my eyes, the truck is worth keeping if I can get replacement sheet metal on it. And yes, my cab is almost as bad as the bed. I don't need to worry about the ashtray when I'm smoking, just flick it on the floor and it'll get sucked out one of the many rust holes..... __________________ Darrin 1955 Willys CJ-5 all original and the oldest CJ-5 on the road. 2001 Dodge Neon (wife's car) 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited Edition SOLD 1981 K15 Custom Deluxe 4X4, rusty but trusty wood hauler. SOLD 1993 S-10 4X4 Tahoe SOLD Sign up with the Contact List RIP ESLL

01-16-2008, 02:09 PM	#14
78 Chevyrado Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Unnapreciative, Trollville Posts: 2,079	Re: Think I might have lost something today..... Break the other side off to match... ya might start a trend, ya never know haha. Call it a mud-buildup-deterent.



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