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79widestep · 06-14-2009, 06:43 PM

well i'm like 3 weeks into my bed work and i'm not likin wheres its headin and i'm at the point of say forget this and save some money and buy a fleet side to put on it but i'm not totally sure this is where im at so what do yall think keep goin at it or get a fleet side bed
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dammitmitchell · 06-14-2009, 06:59 PM

in my opinon it could potientially look really good..
but.. it depends on where your heart is and whatyou want to do with it...
i just dontknow what i would do.. i wouldnt haverounded it.. maby trimmed but not rounded..

just my opinion..

81BLAZE · 06-14-2009, 07:05 PM

Keep going with it. All good projects give you a few fits. Stay the course!!

J

pokethesmot · 06-14-2009, 07:08 PM

i wouldnt have rounded it

1984 swb chevy · 06-14-2009, 07:21 PM

That looks good but i'm with everyone else i wouldn't of rounded it either. I had a 1978 tubbed stepside and wish i still had it.

**old Rusty C10** · 06-14-2009, 07:42 PM

im not a fan of the rounding either if you want to swap those fenders onto a bed with solid sides it will look ok otherwise id go with the fleet side

silvereagle07 · 06-14-2009, 08:55 PM

The progress looks good but go with what you like.

81K5Blazer · 06-14-2009, 08:57 PM

I say keep it. I want to see what one looks like with the back bobbed off.

babyJay · 06-14-2009, 08:58 PM

Stay the course, and if you don't like it when it's done, sell it and buy another. Let the next owner worry about what to do with it. I cringe when I hear the word "scrap" used in context with these trucks.

79widestep · 06-14-2009, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by babyJay

Stay the course, and if you don't like it when it's done, sell it and buy another. Let the next owner worry about what to do with it. I cringe when I hear the word "scrap" used in context with these trucks.

when i say scrap i mean the bed only i always wanted a fleet side but i had the money and this truck was avabile to i decide to take it .......

85Bowtie · 06-14-2009, 09:47 PM

I would see if I could sell that parts you were thinking of doing away with, or just find someone that has a fleetside bed and wants a stepside and trade them.

The truck looks like a good project.

79widestep · 06-14-2009, 09:51 PM

the truck is a great project in the intioer is in great shape just need new door panels and has one small crack in the dash and the drive train works smoothly and the engine has zero probs so its mainly body work now

trenchwarfare · 06-15-2009, 01:54 AM

I'd roll with it. It looks like it could be cool and unique. If you don't like it when you're finished, maybe you can sell it and help pay for a new bed?

dan76 · 06-15-2009, 02:20 PM

stay the course and after it's done you don't like it...swap for a fleetside.

*78 Chevyrado* · 06-15-2009, 06:23 PM

I'd say keep going with it. You can always get a fleetside later, no loss. There's something I like about it and something I don't but I don't know what they are and would like to see it all finished. I do like the caddy lights. Keep going man.

Prerunner1982 · 06-15-2009, 06:27 PM

I think you should keep it. I have never seen another done like it. I think it has the potential to be wicked.

*79 silverado* · 06-15-2009, 10:37 PM

finding a good straight short fleet with the dual tanks wouldnt be the easiest thing either I dont think..... If you dont like it, then get another box and swap your fenders onto it...

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06-14-2009, 06:43 PM	#1
79widestep Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: sherman,tx Posts: 347	keep it or scrap it well i'm like 3 weeks into my bed work and i'm not likin wheres its headin and i'm at the point of say forget this and save some money and buy a fleet side to put on it but i'm not totally sure this is where im at so what do yall think keep goin at it or get a fleet side bed Last edited by 79widestep; 06-14-2009 at 06:45 PM.

06-14-2009, 06:59 PM	#2
dammitmitchell the pollock Join Date: May 2008 Location: abilene, texas Posts: 4,423	Re: keep it or scrap it in my opinon it could potientially look really good.. but.. it depends on where your heart is and whatyou want to do with it... i just dontknow what i would do.. i wouldnt haverounded it.. maby trimmed but not rounded.. just my opinion.. __________________ Jack of ALL trades, Master of none.. (but one... procrastination) Army vet 02-08 RIP El Jay! Miss you brother! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=343538 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=386042

06-14-2009, 07:05 PM	#3
81BLAZE Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 42	Re: keep it or scrap it Keep going with it. All good projects give you a few fits. Stay the course!! J

06-14-2009, 07:08 PM	#4
pokethesmot profeshinaly unimployed Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: hazlehurst, GA Posts: 1,232	Re: keep it or scrap it i wouldnt have rounded it __________________ my ride click here my myspace "having mud flaps is like asking for a smaller trophy"

06-14-2009, 07:21 PM	#5
1984 swb chevy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 466	Re: keep it or scrap it That looks good but i'm with everyone else i wouldn't of rounded it either. I had a 1978 tubbed stepside and wish i still had it. __________________ 2010 Tahoe 1984 C10 2005 Harley FLH 1941 Willys Pickup (will never get it done) not for sale

06-14-2009, 07:42 PM	#6
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,313	Re: keep it or scrap it im not a fan of the rounding either if you want to swap those fenders onto a bed with solid sides it will look ok otherwise id go with the fleet side __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

06-14-2009, 08:55 PM	#7
silvereagle07 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bailey, NC Posts: 2,462	Re: keep it or scrap it The progress looks good but go with what you like. __________________ Jeramy '84 GMC project truck '85 Chevy 4X4 SOLD '07 Chevy Trailblazer SS 5th Annual SHPHC Car/Truck Show Pics http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543605 UPDATED PICS! CHECK 'EM OUT

06-14-2009, 08:57 PM	#8
81K5Blazer The pool guy Join Date: May 2009 Location: Independence MO Posts: 70	Re: keep it or scrap it I say keep it. I want to see what one looks like with the back bobbed off.

06-14-2009, 08:58 PM	#9
babyJay Arrived on a Pale Horse Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SnagTown Indiana Posts: 2,524	Re: keep it or scrap it Stay the course, and if you don't like it when it's done, sell it and buy another. Let the next owner worry about what to do with it. I cringe when I hear the word "scrap" used in context with these trucks. __________________ Jason 87 V30 350TBI/400 White w/Boss V-plow 89 R3500 CC SRW

06-14-2009, 09:47 PM	#11
85Bowtie Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: TN Posts: 410	Re: keep it or scrap it I would see if I could sell that parts you were thinking of doing away with, or just find someone that has a fleetside bed and wants a stepside and trade them. The truck looks like a good project. __________________ '69 Dodge Charger R/T 440, 727, 3.55 Sure Grip '68 Plymouth Road Runner 383, 727, 3.23 Sure Grip '89 Dodge Diplomat ex cop car 408, 727, 3.55 Sure Grip '77 Dodge Monaco ex cop car 440, 727, 2.71 '79 Dodge 'Lil Red Express pickup 360, 727, 3.55 Sure Grip '12 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392, M6, 3.92 '85 Chevrolet C-10 SWB 2wd 305, TH350, 2.73

06-14-2009, 09:51 PM	#12
79widestep Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: sherman,tx Posts: 347	Re: keep it or scrap it the truck is a great project in the intioer is in great shape just need new door panels and has one small crack in the dash and the drive train works smoothly and the engine has zero probs so its mainly body work now

06-15-2009, 01:54 AM	#13
trenchwarfare Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: WNY Posts: 313	Re: keep it or scrap it I'd roll with it. It looks like it could be cool and unique. If you don't like it when you're finished, maybe you can sell it and help pay for a new bed? __________________ ____________________________________

06-15-2009, 02:20 PM	#14
dan76 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Salt Lake City UT Posts: 441	Re: keep it or scrap it stay the course and after it's done you don't like it...swap for a fleetside.

06-15-2009, 06:23 PM	#15
78 Chevyrado Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Unnapreciative, Trollville Posts: 2,079	Re: keep it or scrap it I'd say keep going with it. You can always get a fleetside later, no loss. There's something I like about it and something I don't but I don't know what they are and would like to see it all finished. I do like the caddy lights. Keep going man.



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06-15-2009, 06:27 PM	#16
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,904	Re: keep it or scrap it I think you should keep it. I have never seen another done like it. I think it has the potential to be wicked. __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call

06-15-2009, 10:37 PM	#17
79 silverado Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Rhode Island/Vermont Posts: 583	Re: keep it or scrap it finding a good straight short fleet with the dual tanks wouldnt be the easiest thing either I dont think..... If you dont like it, then get another box and swap your fenders onto it...

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