55/58 Chevy Truck Project.
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Joined: Tue Sep 16, 2008 1:17 pm Location: Pahrump NV. Country: USA |
Very Nice! Looking really good
Dennis B.
A&P Mechanic, FCC General radio Telephone Operator Line Maintenance A&P Mechanic and MOC Tech specialist. |
I thought maybe you had retired!
Looking fantastic! You definitely have the ability to see a plan and follow it through. 1968 Coronet R/T
ACTS 16:31 |
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Thanks guys |
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I had to move the truck the garage to start work on the bed so I drove it around the block first and took some more pics.
Here are some pics of the work I've done to the bed. I completely welded the bed and added a inner panel to smooth everything out. I installed tubs and did a little metal fab to make a smooth transition to the angle strips. I also smooth the tailgate and installed a 57 Chevy third brake light. Now to grind more welds and start block sanding. |
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LOVE! this build.
Sent by the random thoughts from the voices in my head...
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Thanks man |
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Well I been covered in dust lately but the blocking sessions is going great. This is what it looks like after the first blocking session and second coat of primer. I think I only have one more blocking of the complete bed in and out if I use a sealer, the panels will dictate that.
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You are not a body man - you're an artist!
When I get to blocking my GTX I will use these pictures for inspiration! 1968 Coronet R/T
ACTS 16:31 |
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Thanks man, much appreciated. I don't know about this artist stuff I just try my best and hope for the best ya know. |
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I decided to make my own bed wood because I don’t care for how busy the fleetside kits are with all those boards. I like the simplicity of how it looks with wider boards, so I talked to a couple of buddies of mine who done this years ago and they told me they had no issues going with wider board and their beds floors looks as good now as it did when they done it.
Use a router with a rabbet bit to create the notch for the strips. I have not decided on a stain as of yet, but I’m leaning towards automotive clear to protect it. |
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