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theyammieguy · 02-18-2009, 08:06 PM

When I bag my 68 I plan on using a c-notch. This should mean my pumpkin will hit the bed before my axle hits the notch, right?

How about cutting a hole in the bed for the pumpkin to fit through but use the piece of metal you cut out, weld on a hinge and put it back on the hole.

That way the bed looks solid when at ride height but when slammed the pumpkin can hit that patch and just lift it up.

Any thoughts on this??

6772owner · 02-18-2009, 10:59 PM

Sounds like it could work to me, hadnt ever really thought about that. I would think you just need a lip or a few tabs to hold the piece at bed floor level when its not being pushed up. Also might have to put something on the axle to push it up and not catch the brakeline or axle breather on anything. Sounds cool to me....

Twisted Minis · 02-18-2009, 11:09 PM

If you choose to do this, I would put some kind of rubber insulation underneath it. I think it would rattle while driving, and that really drives me nuts.

**N2TRUX** · 02-19-2009, 12:07 AM

It depends on the size of your notch. With a mild notch and bump stops your pumpkin won't hit the bed.

smashingchuck · 02-19-2009, 03:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Twisted Minis

If you choose to do this, I would put some kind of rubber insulation underneath it. I think it would rattle while driving, and that really drives me nuts.

but I think it would work just fine...

IvelDesigns · 02-19-2009, 03:53 AM

not a bad idea at all. Even the wood bed guys could do something like this if they really wanted.

theyammieguy · 02-19-2009, 07:35 AM

I figured I would add some sort of reinforcement underneath to prevent the patch from collapsing when there is something in the bed. I'm just knocking around ideas to try and get the truck as low as possible without major mods.

**N2TRUX** · 02-19-2009, 09:15 AM

As a point of reference, the bed is not cut on this truck.

theyammieguy · 02-19-2009, 09:43 AM

Yeah someone has showed me that truck before. Looks awesome.

c10addict · 02-19-2009, 12:08 PM

Great idea Bro... With the right tweaking it would be pretty bad a$$... I would use the thinest cutting tool possible so the gap was tight when closed..

theyammieguy · 02-19-2009, 01:02 PM

Well someone is going to have to try it before me. Its going to be a LONG time until I'm bagged.

IvelDesigns · 02-19-2009, 01:18 PM

It'll be a month of two, but when i get around to replacing my bed floor i might just do this.

I agree with using the thinnest blade possible.

theyammieguy · 02-19-2009, 02:08 PM

I look forward to pictures

chevyrestoguy · 02-19-2009, 04:22 PM

Use magnets to keep the hinged panel secured when you're going down the road. You can find a strong magnet that will hold the panel, but release when the center section comes up through it.

theyammieguy · 02-19-2009, 05:18 PM

Good idea.

el curioso · 02-19-2009, 07:39 PM

spring loaded like fuel doors

oldblue1968chevy · 02-19-2009, 08:49 PM

boy lol put a good idea up its gets 10x better wtih every post lol yall good thinkers

**67 cst swb** · 02-20-2009, 02:31 AM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

As a point of reference, the bed is not cut on this truck.

How many times can you post that D*&% truck? I love that thing, and I get more pissed everytime I see it that mines not even close to being drivable, much less done...
Thats it, I'm headed to Texas,... just to drool on that thing and get it out of my system....
By far my fav truck.....

.... now,... back to your regularly scheduled program...............

.

ruffrida2005 · 02-20-2009, 08:18 AM

It's a good Idea if you dont plan to lay real close to the ground. I've seen it done before, gives the bed a clean look when at ride hight. But think about how far down you want to go down. It's a good Idea to have some type of bumpstop in your C-notch.

ibad57 · 02-20-2009, 09:00 AM

thought I would build you a flip up lid with Photo-shop as I had the same idea!
I will post it here when it done.

theyammieguy · 02-20-2009, 09:01 AM

Right on.

ibad57 · 02-20-2009, 10:32 AM

Eather metal painted or plexaglass henged at bottom neion light for plexaglass
by the way how much notch requires hole in bed on stepside bed?

JELLY · 02-20-2009, 09:38 PM

Thread title should be "THE PUMPKIN PATCH"

*Shane* · 02-20-2009, 10:30 PM

if you're only gonna do a bolt in C notch then there is no need to cut the bed floor.

IvelDesigns · 02-20-2009, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Shane

if you're only gonna do a bolt in C notch then there is no need to cut the bed floor.

I don't agree. I did a bolt on notch and my pumpkin definitely hit the floor. so much so that it would cause the wood to bulge up. after cutting a hole in the floor the pumpkin comes up right above the top of the floor.

Now, someone with a steel bed may not have an issue as wood is thicker. Also, I'm running no bump stops. If a person ran even a 1" bump stop, they would probably be fine.

02-18-2009, 08:06 PM	#1
theyammieguy accepting donations Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: houston tx Posts: 521	Had an idea When I bag my 68 I plan on using a c-notch. This should mean my pumpkin will hit the bed before my axle hits the notch, right? How about cutting a hole in the bed for the pumpkin to fit through but use the piece of metal you cut out, weld on a hinge and put it back on the hole. That way the bed looks solid when at ride height but when slammed the pumpkin can hit that patch and just lift it up. Any thoughts on this?? __________________ 1999 Yamaha roadstar 1600 chop. (in progress.) See my builds here>http://s113.photobucket.com/albums/n238/nickrp_2006/ "Ya'll can go to hell, I'm going to Texas." David Crockett

02-18-2009, 10:59 PM	#2
6772owner Gearhead Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,193	Re: Had an idea Sounds like it could work to me, hadnt ever really thought about that. I would think you just need a lip or a few tabs to hold the piece at bed floor level when its not being pushed up. Also might have to put something on the axle to push it up and not catch the brakeline or axle breather on anything. Sounds cool to me.... __________________ 2002 Saturn SL2, My D/D 2019 Ford Fusion SE, Ecoboost - Wife's D/D 1993 Camaro Z28, A4, CAI, Cat-Back Exhaust Project C10 (my 72' C10 w/96' LT1, 700R4, bagged F&R, 18's (for now), Short/Fleet) -- SOLD! Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=313644

02-18-2009, 11:09 PM	#3
Twisted Minis Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Windsor, CA Posts: 500	Re: Had an idea If you choose to do this, I would put some kind of rubber insulation underneath it. I think it would rattle while driving, and that really drives me nuts. __________________ If you can find it cheaper, I can fix it!

02-19-2009, 12:07 AM	#4
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Had an idea It depends on the size of your notch. With a mild notch and bump stops your pumpkin won't hit the bed. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

02-19-2009, 03:53 AM	#6
IvelDesigns Commander Taco Bello Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 2,232	Re: Had an idea not a bad idea at all. Even the wood bed guys could do something like this if they really wanted. __________________ Bagged '50 3600 - Bumper punchin' road kill since 2009... Bagged '69 C10 Longbed - Bumper punchin' road kill since 2007...

02-19-2009, 07:35 AM	#7
theyammieguy accepting donations Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: houston tx Posts: 521	Re: Had an idea I figured I would add some sort of reinforcement underneath to prevent the patch from collapsing when there is something in the bed. I'm just knocking around ideas to try and get the truck as low as possible without major mods. __________________ 1999 Yamaha roadstar 1600 chop. (in progress.) See my builds here>http://s113.photobucket.com/albums/n238/nickrp_2006/ "Ya'll can go to hell, I'm going to Texas." David Crockett

02-19-2009, 09:15 AM	#8
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Had an idea As a point of reference, the bed is not cut on this truck. Attached Images __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

02-19-2009, 09:43 AM	#9
theyammieguy accepting donations Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: houston tx Posts: 521	Re: Had an idea Yeah someone has showed me that truck before. Looks awesome. __________________ 1999 Yamaha roadstar 1600 chop. (in progress.) See my builds here>http://s113.photobucket.com/albums/n238/nickrp_2006/ "Ya'll can go to hell, I'm going to Texas." David Crockett

02-19-2009, 12:08 PM	#10
c10addict Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: pittsburgh pa Posts: 1,970	Re: Had an idea Great idea Bro... With the right tweaking it would be pretty bad a$$... I would use the thinest cutting tool possible so the gap was tight when closed.. __________________ 68 C10 Shorty TPI,Bagged, and all the good stuff. Classic trucks feature June 06, On the cover of Jegs Christmas Catalog 08 67 C10 Shorty Shop truck project Bagged and Z'd under destruction and getting nowhere fast. 64 C10 Shop Truck/Daily driver, Bagged, Dropmember, SOLD!!!! Gone but not forgotten.. 54 GMC under the knife getting a S10 chassis swap and bagged. See my build thread... 07 GMC Sierra 5/7 drop, 22's and 24's Air ride on my mind.. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=339340 See pics of my trucks in my profile

02-19-2009, 01:02 PM	#11
theyammieguy accepting donations Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: houston tx Posts: 521	Re: Had an idea Well someone is going to have to try it before me. Its going to be a LONG time until I'm bagged. __________________ 1999 Yamaha roadstar 1600 chop. (in progress.) See my builds here>http://s113.photobucket.com/albums/n238/nickrp_2006/ "Ya'll can go to hell, I'm going to Texas." David Crockett

02-19-2009, 01:18 PM	#12
IvelDesigns Commander Taco Bello Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 2,232	Re: Had an idea It'll be a month of two, but when i get around to replacing my bed floor i might just do this. I agree with using the thinnest blade possible. __________________ Bagged '50 3600 - Bumper punchin' road kill since 2009... Bagged '69 C10 Longbed - Bumper punchin' road kill since 2007...

02-19-2009, 02:08 PM	#13
theyammieguy accepting donations Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: houston tx Posts: 521	Re: Had an idea I look forward to pictures __________________ 1999 Yamaha roadstar 1600 chop. (in progress.) See my builds here>http://s113.photobucket.com/albums/n238/nickrp_2006/ "Ya'll can go to hell, I'm going to Texas." David Crockett

02-19-2009, 04:22 PM	#14
chevyrestoguy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: apple valley, ca Posts: 2,670	Re: Had an idea Use magnets to keep the hinged panel secured when you're going down the road. You can find a strong magnet that will hold the panel, but release when the center section comes up through it.

02-19-2009, 05:18 PM	#15
theyammieguy accepting donations Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: houston tx Posts: 521	Re: Had an idea Good idea. __________________ 1999 Yamaha roadstar 1600 chop. (in progress.) See my builds here>http://s113.photobucket.com/albums/n238/nickrp_2006/ "Ya'll can go to hell, I'm going to Texas." David Crockett

02-19-2009, 07:39 PM	#16
el curioso Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: El paso, Tx. Posts: 428	Re: Had an idea spring loaded like fuel doors __________________ 1969 Chevy C-10 350/700r4



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02-19-2009, 08:49 PM	#17
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Had an idea boy lol put a good idea up its gets 10x better wtih every post lol yall good thinkers __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

02-20-2009, 08:18 AM	#19
ruffrida2005 Member of the longbed union. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Killeen, Tx Posts: 2,158	Re: Had an idea It's a good Idea if you dont plan to lay real close to the ground. I've seen it done before, gives the bed a clean look when at ride hight. But think about how far down you want to go down. It's a good Idea to have some type of bumpstop in your C-notch. __________________ Paul 88 GMC Crew Cab dually, 454/T400 64 LWB 400 HP 350/350T Bagged, under construction! Sold most of it! 92 S10 Iron Duke 5 speed, 5/7 drop for now. soon to be bagged. Sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post4637759

02-20-2009, 09:00 AM	#20
ibad57 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Owensboro KENTUCKY Posts: 262	Re: Had an idea thought I would build you a flip up lid with Photo-shop as I had the same idea! I will post it here when it done. __________________ My Project Old Glory trike visit here http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/...48577705162172

02-20-2009, 09:01 AM	#21
theyammieguy accepting donations Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: houston tx Posts: 521	Re: Had an idea Right on. __________________ 1999 Yamaha roadstar 1600 chop. (in progress.) See my builds here>http://s113.photobucket.com/albums/n238/nickrp_2006/ "Ya'll can go to hell, I'm going to Texas." David Crockett

02-20-2009, 10:32 AM	#22
ibad57 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Owensboro KENTUCKY Posts: 262	Re: Had an idea Eather metal painted or plexaglass henged at bottom neion light for plexaglass by the way how much notch requires hole in bed on stepside bed? Attached Images __________________ My Project Old Glory trike visit here http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/...48577705162172

02-20-2009, 09:38 PM	#23
JELLY Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 28	Re: Had an idea Thread title should be "THE PUMPKIN PATCH"

02-20-2009, 10:30 PM	#24
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: Had an idea if you're only gonna do a bolt in C notch then there is no need to cut the bed floor.

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