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casey · 08-24-2003, 06:25 PM

wow this is different http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...&category=5348

toms68cst · 08-24-2003, 06:37 PM

Hmmm, The grill is not a correct 55 grill.

Bondo should be outlawed.

JadeEmperor · 08-24-2003, 06:53 PM

Horrible!

The seller should have to "secure" something before thinking he could sell that.

lukecp · 08-24-2003, 07:40 PM

I think it would look pretty cool if it was painted up (hugger orange would be nice).......

*rickspickuppart* · 08-24-2003, 08:08 PM

the grill is correct for a 1st series

**Palf70Step** · 08-24-2003, 08:58 PM

I know it is definitely not my cup of tea. Just looking at it reminds me of some of the old cars I had in Pennsylvania, like if I hit a bump to hard I would loose a gallon of bondo. It has potential for some one, just not me though.

Jwill41 · 08-24-2003, 09:24 PM

SSR full size

**MJN** · 08-24-2003, 10:20 PM

That grille is only for '48-'53 trucks, '54-'55 1st series have different grilles that look much better.

Class of 69 · 08-24-2003, 10:25 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Palf70Step
It has potential for some one, just not me though.

Yeah, Bill!!! Where's Ludwig?? Seems it would be right up his alley in Hot Pink!! LOL!!

*Shane* · 08-24-2003, 10:30 PM

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the grill is correct for a 1st series

i always thought the grill of a 1955 First Series looks like this ...

krazy_texan · 08-24-2003, 11:32 PM

i hate the way it has the one piece body and the back bumper, if you are going to go do something like that to a truck you should atleast put a roll pan on it

Longhorn Man · 08-25-2003, 12:41 AM

Looks like something the p/o of my gmc would have done in a drunken fit. He is a frikken moron.

smokekiki · 08-25-2003, 09:19 AM

As far as the grill goes,it is popular to switch the grills,just like running a 67-8 on a 69-72.For my taste it would need a rollpan with flush lights and 3" out of the roof.The sides look good.It is hard to tell in a pic how much bondo was used.

VTKidder · 08-25-2003, 09:20 AM

dubie · 08-25-2003, 09:40 AM

That's the proper grill for that year

dubie · 08-25-2003, 09:45 AM

Just a couple quick pics

55 first series

55 second series

boraxman · 08-25-2003, 09:52 AM

9,000 starting bid

I wish him luck!

VTKidder · 08-25-2003, 09:58 AM

One man's trash is another man's treasure. Actually in this case, one man's treasure is every other man's trash....

How many gallons of Bondo do you think are in that thing? I say at least 3.

dubie · 08-25-2003, 10:04 AM

Ooops

I never clicke don the link, I thought the black flamed truck was the one we were commenting on. I just checked the linked truck and I would say a good 5 gallon pail on Bondo was need for a Unibody??? what the hell is wrong with people. Don't get me wrong, it's cool to see what kind of imagination some people have, but some people thoughts, like what he was thinking when he built this truck, should be kept to themselves

smokekiki · 08-25-2003, 10:45 AM

There was a peach colored one in classic trucks a while back that was a unibody.Looked good other than the color.Did the same as this truck,made the bedsides.A local body shop has done at least 2.One is a 70c10.It was a longbed.The front of the bed was removed.The side was trimmed so the outerskin was left.The outer skin on the cab was trimmed and the bed was slid forward so the outer bed skin became the new cab skin.It fit right to the door pillar.The back of the bed was shortened .When done it was 6.5 foot bed.Of course the frame was shortened.No more filler than you would use for any paint prep.Of course I can't speak for the one on e-bay.The only time I saw the 70 was at a show in wilmington De.

VTKidder · 08-25-2003, 10:55 AM

I'd be interested to see how that thing holds up the first time they hit a pothole, speed bump or pulled into a driveway that would flex the frame. I bet it'd fall to pieces.

smokekiki · 08-25-2003, 11:08 AM

If it was built right it wouldn't.Ford built unibodys in the early 60's.Looked cool and didn't break apart.

rambler · 08-25-2003, 01:00 PM

Dang... First I start on this site (addictive) now I follow the link to ebay.. I'll never get any work done.. LOL,,, but its only Monday,, I'll work tomorrow...

mcmlxix · 08-25-2003, 03:34 PM

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Porkchop · 08-25-2003, 05:59 PM

The add does not say if bondo was used or if it was welded, but either way (if the welds are poor) that thing will fall apart if the frame ever flexes. he better not go over any bumps at an angle.

. I wonder if he shortened the width of a newer bed and and then attached the early wheel wells; otherwise that would take more bondo than autozone could possible have in stock.

08-24-2003, 06:25 PM	#1
casey Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kelowna B.C. Canada Posts: 2,048	look at this animal wow this is different http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...&category=5348

08-24-2003, 06:37 PM	#2
toms68cst Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 4,282	Hmmm, The grill is not a correct 55 grill. Bondo should be outlawed. __________________ Unrestored 68 C-10 CST. Original 327. 4-Speed CH465. 50k or so miles. TREASURER, Drum Brake Club.

08-24-2003, 06:53 PM	#3
JadeEmperor Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Phoenix, AZ 85018 Posts: 102	Horrible! The seller should have to "secure" something before thinking he could sell that. __________________ Jimmie Modern Vintage Autoworks - '70 Chevy C10 - '74 Chevy C30 3+3 Dually - '04 Chevy Colorado Built, NOT, Bought. If you build it...they will ENVY! Drive Slow, Scrape Hard, or Take Your Truck and GO HOME!

08-24-2003, 07:40 PM	#4
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	I think it would look pretty cool if it was painted up (hugger orange would be nice)....... __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

08-24-2003, 08:58 PM	#6
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,819	I know it is definitely not my cup of tea. Just looking at it reminds me of some of the old cars I had in Pennsylvania, like if I hit a bump to hard I would loose a gallon of bondo. It has potential for some one, just not me though. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

08-24-2003, 08:08 PM	#5
rickspickuppart Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,284	the grill is correct for a 1st series

08-24-2003, 09:24 PM	#7
Jwill41 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Farmers Branch, Tx Posts: 1,009	SSR full size __________________ http://www.picturetrail.com/jwill41 67 1/2 ton GMC short step side 68 1/2 ton Chevy long fleet side 72 1/2 ton Chevy Suburban 99 1/2 ton Chevy Suburban founder (and only member) of the primer/clearcoat club

08-24-2003, 10:20 PM	#8
MJN Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Maquoketa, Ia/ Orr, Mn Posts: 2,999	That grille is only for '48-'53 trucks, '54-'55 1st series have different grilles that look much better.

08-24-2003, 11:32 PM	#11
krazy_texan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: West Des Moines, Ia Posts: 3,233	i hate the way it has the one piece body and the back bumper, if you are going to go do something like that to a truck you should atleast put a roll pan on it __________________ Krazy Texan My Trucks are made with Wrenches not Chop Sticks 1967 GMC 3/4 ton "Johnny Cash" 1990 v1500 suburban 1967 Ford f100 Swb 4x4 "green bean" GOD BLESS JESUS, JOHN WAYNE, AND THE ALAMO

08-25-2003, 12:41 AM	#12
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Looks like something the p/o of my gmc would have done in a drunken fit. He is a frikken moron.

08-25-2003, 09:19 AM	#13
smokekiki Mike Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: west chester pa Posts: 2,474	As far as the grill goes,it is popular to switch the grills,just like running a 67-8 on a 69-72.For my taste it would need a rollpan with flush lights and 3" out of the roof.The sides look good.It is hard to tell in a pic how much bondo was used. __________________ 70'c/10, 71 suburban4x4 402bb, 72suburban 4/6 drop, 72k/5 4x4 blazer 4" lift 35 tires

08-25-2003, 09:20 AM	#14
VTKidder Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Vermont Posts: 996	Attached Images

08-25-2003, 09:40 AM	#15
dubie Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 8,855	That's the proper grill for that year __________________ My name's Tim and I'm a truckaholic My 56 Chevy shop truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=562795 Last edited by dubie; 08-25-2003 at 09:45 AM.

08-25-2003, 09:45 AM	#16
dubie Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 8,855	Just a couple quick pics 55 first series 55 second series __________________ My name's Tim and I'm a truckaholic My 56 Chevy shop truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=562795

08-25-2003, 09:52 AM	#17
boraxman Keepin an eye out Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: So.Cal Posts: 3,921	9,000 starting bid I wish him luck!



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08-25-2003, 09:58 AM	#18
VTKidder Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Vermont Posts: 996	One man's trash is another man's treasure. Actually in this case, one man's treasure is every other man's trash.... How many gallons of Bondo do you think are in that thing? I say at least 3.

08-25-2003, 10:04 AM	#19
dubie Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 8,855	Ooops I never clicke don the link, I thought the black flamed truck was the one we were commenting on. I just checked the linked truck and I would say a good 5 gallon pail on Bondo was need for a Unibody??? what the hell is wrong with people. Don't get me wrong, it's cool to see what kind of imagination some people have, but some people thoughts, like what he was thinking when he built this truck, should be kept to themselves __________________ My name's Tim and I'm a truckaholic My 56 Chevy shop truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=562795

08-25-2003, 10:45 AM	#20
smokekiki Mike Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: west chester pa Posts: 2,474	There was a peach colored one in classic trucks a while back that was a unibody.Looked good other than the color.Did the same as this truck,made the bedsides.A local body shop has done at least 2.One is a 70c10.It was a longbed.The front of the bed was removed.The side was trimmed so the outerskin was left.The outer skin on the cab was trimmed and the bed was slid forward so the outer bed skin became the new cab skin.It fit right to the door pillar.The back of the bed was shortened .When done it was 6.5 foot bed.Of course the frame was shortened.No more filler than you would use for any paint prep.Of course I can't speak for the one on e-bay.The only time I saw the 70 was at a show in wilmington De. __________________ 70'c/10, 71 suburban4x4 402bb, 72suburban 4/6 drop, 72k/5 4x4 blazer 4" lift 35 tires

08-25-2003, 10:55 AM	#21
VTKidder Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Vermont Posts: 996	I'd be interested to see how that thing holds up the first time they hit a pothole, speed bump or pulled into a driveway that would flex the frame. I bet it'd fall to pieces.

08-25-2003, 11:08 AM	#22
smokekiki Mike Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: west chester pa Posts: 2,474	If it was built right it wouldn't.Ford built unibodys in the early 60's.Looked cool and didn't break apart. __________________ 70'c/10, 71 suburban4x4 402bb, 72suburban 4/6 drop, 72k/5 4x4 blazer 4" lift 35 tires

08-25-2003, 01:00 PM	#23
rambler MOVE OVER Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Warrensburg, MO Posts: 5,470	Dang... First I start on this site (addictive) now I follow the link to ebay.. I'll never get any work done.. LOL,,, but its only Monday,, I'll work tomorrow... __________________ No matter where you are..... There you are... Buckaroo Banzi

08-25-2003, 03:34 PM	#24
mcmlxix Collector of Projects Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 3,106	Work .. What's that .. I come to the office to get a better connection to the internet ... they pay me here, but for what I'm not sure .. I shuffle a few papers ... surt the internet all day .. and go home to sign back on ... HI, My name is Rich. I'm an addict. __________________ Rich 1972 K5 Blazer CST Click HERE D60 BIG BRAKE UPGRADE Click HERE

08-25-2003, 05:59 PM	#25
Porkchop Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Dowagiac, MI US Posts: 579	The add does not say if bondo was used or if it was welded, but either way (if the welds are poor) that thing will fall apart if the frame ever flexes. he better not go over any bumps at an angle. . I wonder if he shortened the width of a newer bed and and then attached the early wheel wells; otherwise that would take more bondo than autozone could possible have in stock.

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