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85sierraclassic · 04-01-2011, 05:24 AM

hi, wondering if anyone has done any alterations to box sides or fenders like different tail lights or custom emblems or just something crazy cool

just looking for ideas got a couple myself but wanna see whats been done, so i can keep it simple but original. and i kno i pry should have put this in autobody and paint but mostly want to stick with 73-87's

thanks oh and pics of what you have done would be great!

RandyP · 04-01-2011, 07:41 AM

We put some "350" emblems on after paint. Bought them on ebay a while back, not sure what they were off of but looked brand new. For $10 I thought it would be a cool addition.

jrcaprai · 04-01-2011, 11:37 AM

Well Mine is all Shaved and Holes plugged and such

Low87 · 04-01-2011, 12:48 PM

Nothing crazy, just filled the stake holes, shaved the tailgate and a steel roll pan. Thought about Caddy lights but I think I like the stock lights better. I need to weld in the stock gas doors since they lead to nothing, but that will be next go-around.

jitteryguy · 04-01-2011, 01:52 PM

look at DV8CUSTONS biuld thread, some very subtle but cool bodys mods on his truck. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=324997

85sierraclassic · 04-01-2011, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by jitteryguy

look at DV8CUSTONS biuld thread, some very subtle but cool bodys mods on his truck. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=324997

wow thats crazy but really cool.

i like the 350 emblems on the shop truck and shaved lights and all on the others. I still got one up my sleeve i havent seen done i gottta get looking around more for what i need but it should be sweet if i ever get around to it.

jitteryguy · 04-01-2011, 02:18 PM

ya, he has done really cool thing's to that truck , and most people wont even reckonize most of em, they'll just know somethen's differant.

85sierraclassic · 04-01-2011, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by jitteryguy

ya, he has done really cool thing's to that truck , and most people wont even reckonize most of em, they'll just know somethen's differant.

yea i love the look of it were its primered i think and misted over with black or guide coat just looks sick.

Restrorob · 04-01-2011, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by 85sierraclassic

I still got one up my sleeve i havent seen done.

Sooo..... Your gonna leave us in limbo now ?

85sierraclassic · 04-01-2011, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Restrorob

Sooo..... Your gonna leave us in limbo now ?

yup

lol i gotta keep it my little secret for a little longer before i throw it out there

85sierraclassic · 06-23-2011, 04:04 AM

aliright so i decided im probably never going to get around to doing what i was planned on so i thawt i would go ahead and share my idea with you all. i was thinking about takeing a couple tailgates and cutting the GMC or CHEVROLET out as one peice and then putting them in the box sides either right in front of the tail lights or above the body line kinda like the big ten decals were on the big tens.... like this

DetroitDan · 06-23-2011, 04:24 AM

thats pretty neat.

I used to think about making a molded metal or fiberglass form that you could weld or bond onto a fender or trunk, maybe a few different versions. You know those decals that look like a fist or claws tearing through the metal? Well it would be like that only three dimensional. So, if you put it on the trunk it would look like some creature was trying to claw it's way out through the metal.

DetroitDan · 06-23-2011, 04:25 AM

I've also always wanted to get trim pieces for a 50s truck and adapt them to a square. Like those old V8 emblems.

80stepsideguy · 06-23-2011, 10:34 AM

On my 80 i removed the drip rails and smoothed out the place for the gas door and going to put the gas door in the bed of the truck.Also welded up the firewall seam, took the master cylinder support brace, removed it, trimmed all the excess junk and powdercoated it and used all chrome bolts to refasten it to the firewall.

thanks
pat

Gas door mod

Firewall mod

I was going to use this but the boles were to close n the lights didnt fit,

Drip railings removed n smoothed out:

Jonboy · 06-23-2011, 11:22 AM

The last couple of Squares I have had long enough to paint, I like to shave the cab seam above teh back glass. Using panelbond makes it really easy, too.

dv8customs · 06-23-2011, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by 85sierraclassic

aliright so i decided im probably never going to get around to doing what i was planned on so i thawt i would go ahead and share my idea with you all. i was thinking about takeing a couple tailgates and cutting the GMC or CHEVROLET out as one peice and then putting them in the box sides either right in front of the tail lights or above the body line kinda like the big ten decals were on the big tens.... like this

Good idea, it would probably work best below the body line as the bedside is a little flatter in that area.

Cherub · 06-23-2011, 03:13 PM

I see it above at the end of a stripe

04-01-2011, 05:24 AM	#1
85sierraclassic Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: auburn ne Posts: 230	body mods? hi, wondering if anyone has done any alterations to box sides or fenders like different tail lights or custom emblems or just something crazy cool just looking for ideas got a couple myself but wanna see whats been done, so i can keep it simple but original. and i kno i pry should have put this in autobody and paint but mostly want to stick with 73-87's thanks oh and pics of what you have done would be great! __________________ 85 GMC sierra classic : 350, 4spd, 205, 3.42s, 35s

04-01-2011, 07:41 AM	#2
RandyP Getting Old; Going Broke Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Owasso OK Posts: 2,764	Re: body mods? We put some "350" emblems on after paint. Bought them on ebay a while back, not sure what they were off of but looked brand new. For $10 I thought it would be a cool addition. Attached Images __________________ *Why is every used 350 sbc out of a corvette?* There's only two things that excite a man, expensive toys and real expensive toys. *VEGETARIAN: That's an old Indian word meaning "I don't hunt so good."* When the going gets tough, switch to power tools.

04-01-2011, 11:37 AM	#3
jrcaprai Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 365	Re: body mods? Well Mine is all Shaved and Holes plugged and such

04-01-2011, 12:48 PM	#4
Low87 been here longer than Liz Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 2,437	Re: body mods? Nothing crazy, just filled the stake holes, shaved the tailgate and a steel roll pan. Thought about Caddy lights but I think I like the stock lights better. I need to weld in the stock gas doors since they lead to nothing, but that will be next go-around. __________________ ~Greg~ Mac's Garage '87 SWB 6/8 drop "Piso" '08 CCSB Silverado DD the departed '89 GMC K5 Jimmy 4x4 "Rusty Nuts" '77 Chevy K5 Blazer 2wd '83 Chevy stepside "You get what you pay for" - Mike 'swervin ervin' Ervin

04-01-2011, 01:52 PM	#5
jitteryguy GoatLube Experss Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: clarksville, Tn. Posts: 1,337	Re: body mods? look at DV8CUSTONS biuld thread, some very subtle but cool bodys mods on his truck. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=324997 __________________ *Goat Lube Express*, locations in Qalat,Afghanistan & Clarksville, Tn. '87 R30 dually 454/TH400 '85 1/2 ton CCSB '92 S10 350/350 '84 MonteCarlo 383/PG/9"ford '78 Malibu wagon 350/350 '78 Cutlass (project family car) '96 S10 Jimmy (Moma's)

04-01-2011, 02:18 PM	#7
jitteryguy GoatLube Experss Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: clarksville, Tn. Posts: 1,337	Re: body mods? ya, he has done really cool thing's to that truck , and most people wont even reckonize most of em, they'll just know somethen's differant. __________________ *Goat Lube Express*, locations in Qalat,Afghanistan & Clarksville, Tn. '87 R30 dually 454/TH400 '85 1/2 ton CCSB '92 S10 350/350 '84 MonteCarlo 383/PG/9"ford '78 Malibu wagon 350/350 '78 Cutlass (project family car) '96 S10 Jimmy (Moma's)

06-23-2011, 04:04 AM	#11
85sierraclassic Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: auburn ne Posts: 230	Re: body mods? aliright so i decided im probably never going to get around to doing what i was planned on so i thawt i would go ahead and share my idea with you all. i was thinking about takeing a couple tailgates and cutting the GMC or CHEVROLET out as one peice and then putting them in the box sides either right in front of the tail lights or above the body line kinda like the big ten decals were on the big tens.... like this Attached Images __________________ 85 GMC sierra classic : 350, 4spd, 205, 3.42s, 35s Last edited by 85sierraclassic; 06-23-2011 at 04:13 AM.

06-23-2011, 04:24 AM	#12
DetroitDan Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Epping, NH Posts: 605	Re: body mods? thats pretty neat. I used to think about making a molded metal or fiberglass form that you could weld or bond onto a fender or trunk, maybe a few different versions. You know those decals that look like a fist or claws tearing through the metal? Well it would be like that only three dimensional. So, if you put it on the trunk it would look like some creature was trying to claw it's way out through the metal. __________________ 1982 Chevy K30 CCLB fleetside. Formerly a cab and chassis, now a fleetside dually with the rear wheels tucked underneath. 454/th400/np205/C14/D60, 6/4 inch LIFT, not drop.

06-23-2011, 04:25 AM	#13
DetroitDan Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Epping, NH Posts: 605	Re: body mods? I've also always wanted to get trim pieces for a 50s truck and adapt them to a square. Like those old V8 emblems. __________________ 1982 Chevy K30 CCLB fleetside. Formerly a cab and chassis, now a fleetside dually with the rear wheels tucked underneath. 454/th400/np205/C14/D60, 6/4 inch LIFT, not drop.

06-23-2011, 10:34 AM	#14
80stepsideguy Laid back freak Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: hastings florida Posts: 248	Re: body mods? On my 80 i removed the drip rails and smoothed out the place for the gas door and going to put the gas door in the bed of the truck.Also welded up the firewall seam, took the master cylinder support brace, removed it, trimmed all the excess junk and powdercoated it and used all chrome bolts to refasten it to the firewall. thanks pat Gas door mod Firewall mod I was going to use this but the boles were to close n the lights didnt fit, Drip railings removed n smoothed out: __________________ 1980 chevy c10 step side restomod, 1970 cougar convertible 1 OF 24 ever built: 2014 Hyundai Tucson limited (daily driver).

06-23-2011, 11:22 AM	#15
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: body mods? The last couple of Squares I have had long enough to paint, I like to shave the cab seam above teh back glass. Using panelbond makes it really easy, too. __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

06-23-2011, 03:13 PM	#17
Cherub Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 970	Re: body mods? I see it above at the end of a stripe __________________ 2014 LTZ Z71 Silverado 82 C15 LQ4/4L80E Conversion 78 Suburban build (SOLD) 83 4x4 Suburban(SOLD) 82 C15 (my first truck)



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