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jdmaffeo · 03-22-2008, 10:39 PM

I received some of the parts that I ordered from Mar-K! I will be taking the old stuff off and start the conversion to the new tailgate this weekend! I hope that everyting goes well!

Blackstone · 03-22-2008, 11:00 PM

That's some fine looking packaging their using.

jdmaffeo · 03-24-2008, 02:07 AM

I had some fun today! I started the tailgate swap and repair work to my stepside. It was a lot of work but I made some good progress. I still have some welding to do and then fit up the roll pan when it arrives on Monday. Then I wil dismantle it all and start the paint and bodywork process. Here are a few pctures from todays progress.

jdmaffeo · 03-24-2008, 02:09 AM

A few more...

jdmaffeo · 03-24-2008, 02:10 AM

and a couple more....

1979 Chevy stepside · 03-24-2008, 07:04 AM

Looking good so far i really like the not having the chains with the cheezy coverings rattling around back there, i think that same idea might be going on my stepside also !! Im just doing all the bodywork on my box right now i ordered up both fenders for mine as they were beyond repair, also picked up a 2" cowl hood some cab corners and that will cover the areas i cant repair myself with my son.

boxrodz · 03-24-2008, 10:19 AM

Good job, jd.
It looks good.

Are you planning on extending the area around the locking mechanism on each side to give it the smooth, finished look.

BTW, I'm too use to seeing the top rails with light (or billet) inserts.

andresco50 · 03-24-2008, 12:15 PM

Looks good

S10Fan · 03-24-2008, 01:23 PM

Looks Good!

Mar-K offers very good quality products. I've sent them a few dollars over the years.

jdmaffeo · 03-24-2008, 07:27 PM

Thanks guys!

Thanks boxrodz, I have to cut up some shet metal to fill in the areas around the supplied fill plates. The ones that they supplied don't fill it all. I ran out of time yesterday and today is Easter, so I don't know if I will have time today to finish it up. I am wanting to put some brake lights in that area right above the latch area.

72BlckButy · 03-25-2008, 04:05 AM

Nice!!! I'm planning on ordering parts for my bed from them.

jdmaffeo · 04-04-2008, 11:02 PM

I finally had some time to get back to work on this tailgate project over the last 2 nights. I ended up re-doing some of the metal work and I have just a few more things to finish up. I will then re-check the fitment of the tailgate and then start some bodywork. I am still waiting on a rollpan from Sir Michael's as I had to send back the first one for not having enough room for the hidden hitch. Here are a few pics of my progress....

bigblock73 · 04-04-2008, 11:35 PM

That looks soo damn cool, love it!

Rooster's82 · 04-05-2008, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1979 Chevy stepside

Looking good so far i really like the not having the chains with the cheezy coverings rattling around back there, i think that same idea might be going on my stepside also !! Im just doing all the bodywork on my box right now i ordered up both fenders for mine as they were beyond repair, also picked up a 2" cowl hood some cab corners and that will cover the areas i cant repair myself with my son.

I CAN'T stand hearing things rattle around when im driving...what a great solution, and man does it look slick! You have got a beautiful steed.

boxrodz · 04-07-2008, 08:58 AM

jd...
That looks really good.

Attention to detail.

But, I think those overalls gotta get dirty too.

Good progress.

jdmaffeo · 04-17-2008, 08:37 PM

It has been forever and I am still dealing with Sir Michael's and the roll pan/hidden hitch issues. I received the second roll pan only to get the same design as the first on and not the one Michael designed for me. Grrrrr..... It was a mistake by their shipping guy. Yesterday I received the third and what I hoped to be the final one! And GRRRRRR...... This one won't work for me either! What do you guys think? LOL.... I am getting ready to turn into the

!!!

jdmaffeo · 04-17-2008, 08:39 PM

The gap between the tailgate and the roll pan I was hoping to be about a half inch to 3/4ths of an inch not 3 inches.

jdmaffeo · 04-18-2008, 11:03 PM

I had a long talk with Michael last night at Sir Michael's. He is going to make a new pan for me with a couple of modifications from the one above. First, it will be made fo go all the way up to the tailgate on the outside edge within about a half inch. Second I am having him raise the bottom of the pan to be flush with the bottom of the fenders instead of hanging below the fenders by an inch. Third he is going to raise the license plate box about 1/2 inch for the clearance of the hitch. I hope that makes sense. I will have to modify my rear cross sill so that the license plate box can be raised. It will be in production next week. That gives me 2 more weeks of junk yarding and smaller projects. I hope to have the bodywork started on it as soon as it gets here.

spr85gmc · 04-20-2008, 01:32 AM

looooooooooooooove it except for th gap but thats going to b fixd

03-22-2008, 10:39 PM	#1
jdmaffeo Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 241	Let the fun begin I received some of the parts that I ordered from Mar-K! I will be taking the old stuff off and start the conversion to the new tailgate this weekend! I hope that everyting goes well! Attached Images __________________ 1984 Chevy Stepside, 4spd granny, 4 1/2 front/6 inch rear drop.

03-22-2008, 11:00 PM	#2
Blackstone Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Central Maine Posts: 210	Re: Let the fun begin That's some fine looking packaging their using.

03-24-2008, 02:07 AM	#3
jdmaffeo Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 241	Re: Let the fun begin I had some fun today! I started the tailgate swap and repair work to my stepside. It was a lot of work but I made some good progress. I still have some welding to do and then fit up the roll pan when it arrives on Monday. Then I wil dismantle it all and start the paint and bodywork process. Here are a few pctures from todays progress. Attached Images __________________ 1984 Chevy Stepside, 4spd granny, 4 1/2 front/6 inch rear drop.

03-24-2008, 02:09 AM	#4
jdmaffeo Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 241	Re: Let the fun begin A few more... Attached Images __________________ 1984 Chevy Stepside, 4spd granny, 4 1/2 front/6 inch rear drop.

03-24-2008, 02:10 AM	#5
jdmaffeo Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 241	Re: Let the fun begin and a couple more.... Attached Images __________________ 1984 Chevy Stepside, 4spd granny, 4 1/2 front/6 inch rear drop.

03-24-2008, 07:04 AM	#6
1979 Chevy stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Edmonton Alberta Posts: 14	Re: Let the fun begin Looking good so far i really like the not having the chains with the cheezy coverings rattling around back there, i think that same idea might be going on my stepside also !! Im just doing all the bodywork on my box right now i ordered up both fenders for mine as they were beyond repair, also picked up a 2" cowl hood some cab corners and that will cover the areas i cant repair myself with my son.

03-24-2008, 10:19 AM	#7
boxrodz Until Seventy Times Seven Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Rocky Mountain Front Range Posts: 1,301	Re: Let the fun begin Good job, jd. It looks good. Are you planning on extending the area around the locking mechanism on each side to give it the smooth, finished look. BTW, I'm too use to seeing the top rails with light (or billet) inserts. Attached Images __________________ boxRODz 1983 C10 SWB Fleetside When two halves is gone, there's nuthin left. Two nothings is nuthin. That's mathematics son. You can argue with me but you can't argue with figures. Two half nothings is a whole nuthin...

03-24-2008, 12:15 PM	#8
andresco50 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Lakeworth, Fl Posts: 633	Re: Let the fun begin Looks good __________________ 2001 silverado 2wd 2003 silverado 4wd 1975 scottsdale c10 (project)

03-24-2008, 01:23 PM	#9
S10Fan Old Heap Driver Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Newport News, Va Posts: 2,642	Re: Let the fun begin Looks Good! Mar-K offers very good quality products. I've sent them a few dollars over the years. Last edited by S10Fan; 03-24-2008 at 01:36 PM. Reason: Spelling, what else? LOL

03-24-2008, 07:27 PM	#10
jdmaffeo Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 241	Re: Let the fun begin Thanks guys! Thanks boxrodz, I have to cut up some shet metal to fill in the areas around the supplied fill plates. The ones that they supplied don't fill it all. I ran out of time yesterday and today is Easter, so I don't know if I will have time today to finish it up. I am wanting to put some brake lights in that area right above the latch area. __________________ 1984 Chevy Stepside, 4spd granny, 4 1/2 front/6 inch rear drop.

03-25-2008, 04:05 AM	#11
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Let the fun begin Nice!!! I'm planning on ordering parts for my bed from them. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

04-04-2008, 11:02 PM	#12
jdmaffeo Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 241	Re: Let the fun begin I finally had some time to get back to work on this tailgate project over the last 2 nights. I ended up re-doing some of the metal work and I have just a few more things to finish up. I will then re-check the fitment of the tailgate and then start some bodywork. I am still waiting on a rollpan from Sir Michael's as I had to send back the first one for not having enough room for the hidden hitch. Here are a few pics of my progress.... Attached Images __________________ 1984 Chevy Stepside, 4spd granny, 4 1/2 front/6 inch rear drop.

04-04-2008, 11:35 PM	#13
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Re: Let the fun begin That looks soo damn cool, love it! __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

04-07-2008, 08:58 AM	#15
boxrodz Until Seventy Times Seven Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Rocky Mountain Front Range Posts: 1,301	Re: Let the fun begin jd... That looks really good. Attention to detail. But, I think those overalls gotta get dirty too. Good progress. __________________ boxRODz 1983 C10 SWB Fleetside When two halves is gone, there's nuthin left. Two nothings is nuthin. That's mathematics son. You can argue with me but you can't argue with figures. Two half nothings is a whole nuthin...

04-17-2008, 08:37 PM	#16
jdmaffeo Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 241	Re: Let the fun begin It has been forever and I am still dealing with Sir Michael's and the roll pan/hidden hitch issues. I received the second roll pan only to get the same design as the first on and not the one Michael designed for me. Grrrrr..... It was a mistake by their shipping guy. Yesterday I received the third and what I hoped to be the final one! And GRRRRRR...... This one won't work for me either! What do you guys think? LOL.... I am getting ready to turn into the !!! Attached Images __________________ 1984 Chevy Stepside, 4spd granny, 4 1/2 front/6 inch rear drop.



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04-17-2008, 08:39 PM	#17
jdmaffeo Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 241	Re: Let the fun begin The gap between the tailgate and the roll pan I was hoping to be about a half inch to 3/4ths of an inch not 3 inches. __________________ 1984 Chevy Stepside, 4spd granny, 4 1/2 front/6 inch rear drop.

04-18-2008, 11:03 PM	#18
jdmaffeo Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 241	Re: Let the fun begin I had a long talk with Michael last night at Sir Michael's. He is going to make a new pan for me with a couple of modifications from the one above. First, it will be made fo go all the way up to the tailgate on the outside edge within about a half inch. Second I am having him raise the bottom of the pan to be flush with the bottom of the fenders instead of hanging below the fenders by an inch. Third he is going to raise the license plate box about 1/2 inch for the clearance of the hitch. I hope that makes sense. I will have to modify my rear cross sill so that the license plate box can be raised. It will be in production next week. That gives me 2 more weeks of junk yarding and smaller projects. I hope to have the bodywork started on it as soon as it gets here. __________________ 1984 Chevy Stepside, 4spd granny, 4 1/2 front/6 inch rear drop.

04-20-2008, 01:32 AM	#19
spr85gmc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: san antonio Posts: 648	Re: Let the fun begin looooooooooooooove it except for th gap but thats going to b fixd

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