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Iceburgh · 01-30-2014, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by MARTINSR

Is this a joke or did or was that tailgate really wrong and you didn't find it until after painting? Enquiring minds want to know.

I dig it what ever the case.

Brian

Not a joke....was trying to make a show so I needed a tailgate. I ordered a new re-pop. Looked at did the body work but never mounted it.
Get everything ready to assemble the day before the trip. Had 8 guys working on different areas. I told my FIL to assemble the bed but dont scratch it. He said I wont but I will hang your tailgate upside down as a joke....sure enough go to mount it and it is stamped upside down.

Got lots of question at the show. Now it hangs on the wall of he shop as a reminder slow down and pay attention

DieselRat · 01-30-2014, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by daveshilling

can we see more of this? I want the backstory

I actually have a build thread here. Took a couple months off this winter with the cold but I'm back at it now. Theres a video of it running near the end. Feel free to post with any questions or comments!

Link to my build
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=588827

davecarney2 · 01-30-2014, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by stewdecky

laugh if you want. Dekalb side boards and purina feed box.

love it!!!!!!

Kim57 · 01-30-2014, 07:34 PM

This has turned into a really cool thread. So many things to get inspiration from.
Kim

47 Fasttoys · 01-30-2014, 07:59 PM

Well when people ask "which old,rusty, beat up truck is yours?" my answer is simple...it's the horny one.

daveshilling · 01-31-2014, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by 47 Fasttoys

Well when people ask "which old,rusty, beat up truck is yours?" my answer is simple...it's the horny one.

hahaha!! that's awesome. I've ridden in a Caddy with horns, but never an old pickup. "Me So Horny" bumper sticker might be in your future.

MARTINSR · 01-31-2014, 02:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Iceburgh

Not a joke....was trying to make a show so I needed a tailgate. I ordered a new re-pop. Looked at did the body work but never mounted it.
Get everything ready to assemble the day before the trip. Had 8 guys working on different areas. I told my FIL to assemble the bed but dont scratch it. He said I wont but I will hang your tailgate upside down as a joke....sure enough go to mount it and it is stamped upside down.

Got lots of question at the show. Now it hangs on the wall of he shop as a reminder slow down and pay attention

I think I would leave it on the truck, I think it's cool.

Brian

mechanixman · 02-01-2014, 11:19 AM

Nowhere near finished, (barely started actually). But this will be the front of my bed

MARTINSR · 02-01-2014, 11:34 AM

And then you plan on a glass tailgate so you see it from the rear? That would be kinda cool.

Brian

mechanixman · 02-01-2014, 11:41 AM

Actually, I was planning on using a stock tailgate. (I've got a rusted out tailgate that's where I'm pulling the letters from.) That way you see the lettering at both the front and back of the bed.

But now that you mention it, a clear gate would be pretty cool....

But a little more on it, I'm hooking up an air compressor and that lower part of the box that will sit between the frame rails will either hold the air tank or the battery. I'm going to plumb up and be able to hook up air tools to that tank mounted either in the box or under the bed.

MARTINSR · 02-01-2014, 11:50 AM

I really believe in a "theme" with a truck or car build. If it's basically a stock appearing truck like I see in your build than I don't think it would fit the "theme". You it makes no sense to have a piece of modern art hanging on the wall of a victorian home full of antiques, you know what I mean? I dig the modern home with all modern furniture and art but I also dig the 50's home full of fifties art and furniture, but mixing them just makes it "ho hum".

Brian

ChuckDriver · 02-01-2014, 06:16 PM

Does an Impala dash swap count?

Speedbumpauto · 02-01-2014, 08:37 PM

Too Cool!

Red Foreman · 02-01-2014, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by ChuckDriver

Does an Impala dash swap count?

There it is again, Killer!!!

MARTINSR · 02-01-2014, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by ChuckDriver

Does an Impala dash swap count?

Heck yeah!

Brian

Kim57 · 02-02-2014, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by ChuckDriver

Does an Impala dash swap count?

Love it.
Kim

ChuckDriver · 02-02-2014, 03:49 AM

Thanks guys!!!

daveshilling · 02-03-2014, 03:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChuckDriver

Does an Impala dash swap count?

heck yeah!!! That is so sweet...dash swaps are my favorite visual modification.

solidaxel · 02-04-2014, 08:46 AM

Not mine but it is from the G G show in Scottsdale

speesh · 02-04-2014, 04:03 PM

This is my new favorite thread!

D-man313 · 02-04-2014, 06:33 PM

The AAA sticker was on the corner window i found under the seat. And custom taillight brackets. Nobody knows how i put gas in my truck. (hose running through sinclair can.)

Atommik · 02-04-2014, 11:32 PM

Xenon headlights (from a BMW) retro fit into the original headlight buckets, with Lexan lens covers.

chip46wis · 02-05-2014, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by stewdecky

Laugh if you want. Dekalb side boards and Purina feed box.

Friend that hit home with me---my late father was a Dekalb district manager for 41 years---thanks for the memories

chip46wis · 02-05-2014, 12:55 AM

The owner of course!!!!

daveshilling · 01-28-2018, 03:55 PM

Yall have some really cool custom ideas for your trucks. I dig it!

01-30-2014, 07:34 PM	#54
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: What is unique about your truck? This has turned into a really cool thread. So many things to get inspiration from. Kim __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283107

01-30-2014, 07:59 PM	#55
47 Fasttoys Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Westminster, SC Posts: 933	Re: What is unique about your truck? Well when people ask "which old,rusty, beat up truck is yours?" my answer is simple...it's the horny one. __________________ My '47 C.O.E build

02-01-2014, 11:19 AM	#58
mechanixman Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Mt. Prospect, ILL Posts: 820	Re: What is unique about your truck? Nowhere near finished, (barely started actually). But this will be the front of my bed Attached Images __________________ -Nick Projects: 1952 Chevy 1 ton = The Build page

02-01-2014, 11:34 AM	#59
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: What is unique about your truck? And then you plan on a glass tailgate so you see it from the rear? That would be kinda cool. Brian __________________ 1948 Chevy pickup Chopped, Sectioned, 1953 Corvette 235 powered. Once was even 401 Buick mid engined with the carburetor right between the seats! Bought with paper route money in 1973 when I was 15. "Fan of most anything that moves human beings"

02-01-2014, 11:41 AM	#60
mechanixman Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Mt. Prospect, ILL Posts: 820	Re: What is unique about your truck? Actually, I was planning on using a stock tailgate. (I've got a rusted out tailgate that's where I'm pulling the letters from.) That way you see the lettering at both the front and back of the bed. But now that you mention it, a clear gate would be pretty cool.... But a little more on it, I'm hooking up an air compressor and that lower part of the box that will sit between the frame rails will either hold the air tank or the battery. I'm going to plumb up and be able to hook up air tools to that tank mounted either in the box or under the bed. __________________ -Nick Projects: 1952 Chevy 1 ton = The Build page Last edited by mechanixman; 02-01-2014 at 12:00 PM.

02-01-2014, 11:50 AM	#61
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: What is unique about your truck? I really believe in a "theme" with a truck or car build. If it's basically a stock appearing truck like I see in your build than I don't think it would fit the "theme". You it makes no sense to have a piece of modern art hanging on the wall of a victorian home full of antiques, you know what I mean? I dig the modern home with all modern furniture and art but I also dig the 50's home full of fifties art and furniture, but mixing them just makes it "ho hum". Brian __________________ 1948 Chevy pickup Chopped, Sectioned, 1953 Corvette 235 powered. Once was even 401 Buick mid engined with the carburetor right between the seats! Bought with paper route money in 1973 when I was 15. "Fan of most anything that moves human beings"

02-01-2014, 06:16 PM	#62
ChuckDriver A320 Pilot/USAF Retired Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 2,629	Re: What is unique about your truck? Does an Impala dash swap count? Attached Images __________________ JJ My 1957 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=334552 http://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22037 Instagram - Chuckdriver57

02-01-2014, 08:37 PM	#63
Speedbumpauto Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 917	Re: What is unique about your truck? Too Cool!

02-02-2014, 03:49 AM	#67
ChuckDriver A320 Pilot/USAF Retired Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 2,629	Re: What is unique about your truck? Thanks guys!!! __________________ JJ My 1957 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=334552 http://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22037 Instagram - Chuckdriver57

02-04-2014, 08:46 AM	#69
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	Re: What is unique about your truck? Not mine but it is from the G G show in Scottsdale Attached Images __________________ 53 TuTone Extended Cab 350 4-Spd 3:08 (SOLD) 53 Chevy Moldy pearl green ZZ-4 4L60E 9" 3:25 55 GMC 1st Black Mll (ZZ4) ZZ6 TKO 600 5 sp 3:73 62 Solidaxle Corvette Roman Red (327 340hp 4spd 3:36) C4 & C5 suspension tube chassis LS 3 4L70E 65 Corvette Coupe 327 350hp 4spd 4:11 78 Black Silverado SWB (350/350) 5.3 & 4L60E 3:42 2000 S-Type 3.0 (wife cruiser) 2003 GMC SCSB 5.3 4L60E 3:42

02-04-2014, 04:03 PM	#70
speesh Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Ridgecrest, CA Posts: 318	Re: What is unique about your truck? This is my new favorite thread! __________________ 57 suburban(sitting in the driveway), 2 69 C20 longbeds (sitting in the field ) and a 2003 8.1 Suburban Endeavor to persevere. "All of a sudden, I'm the old timer!" Some old timer on American Pickers.

02-04-2014, 06:33 PM	#71
D-man313 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Hebron, IN Posts: 194	Re: What is unique about your truck? The AAA sticker was on the corner window i found under the seat. And custom taillight brackets. Nobody knows how i put gas in my truck. (hose running through sinclair can.) Attached Images __________________ Mom, I think I may have broke something. My tires keep spinning and leaving black marks every where

02-04-2014, 11:32 PM	#72
Atommik Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Golden Valley,MN Posts: 639	Re: What is unique about your truck? Xenon headlights (from a BMW) retro fit into the original headlight buckets, with Lexan lens covers. Attached Images __________________ My build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=495795

02-05-2014, 12:55 AM	#74
chip46wis Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Central Wisconsin Posts: 1,317	Re: What is unique about your truck? The owner of course!!!!

01-28-2018, 03:55 PM	#75
daveshilling Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: roseville Posts: 823	Re: What is unique about your truck? Yall have some really cool custom ideas for your trucks. I dig it! __________________ My Current Trucks: 1958 Apache BBW 4.8LS/4l60 "Lucky" Built By Me 1958 GMC BBW LS1/4l60 "The Kraken" Built By Delmo



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