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**scotts62** · 11-19-2008, 01:13 PM

Thanks for the info, i have a RCI and made it to sit on top of the frame and it has a piece under for suport too so hopefully its all good but we'll find out.

By the way good job on the mods can't wait to see more pics!

SCOTI · 11-19-2008, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by nhtc33d

Thanks for the compliments everyone. I was going to do the blazer tank but i think its too deep. I guess i will start looking at fuel cells. Does anyone know of a set of headers that fit a z'd frame w/angle plug heads? Thanks again for the help and compliments

You're going to tweak your floor anyway so you could still use that blazer tank. Instead of pulling it up to the bottom of the frame rail, try pulling it up to the bottom of the top frame rail. It's worth 4".

nhtc33d · 11-19-2008, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

You're going to tweak your floor anyway so you could still use that blazer tank. Instead of pulling it up to the bottom of the frame rail, try pulling it up to the bottom of the top frame rail. It's worth 4".

I never even gave that a thought!!!!

I think the blazer tanks are 10" deep so that should work if i mount to the top of the frame rail like you suggested. Thanks!!

nhtc33d · 02-01-2009, 06:30 PM

Made some more progress to the cheapskate mobile! Got the floor done in the bed and a mustang gas tank mounted. Still need to figure out the sending unit issue and a filler neck. The tank fits nicely between my widened frame rails.
I will stain the boards and brush the aluminum strips when i disassemble for painting.

smashingchuck · 02-01-2009, 07:58 PM

Do you have any "in progress" shot of how you did the floor? That's pretty much exactly how I want to do mine, but hopefully I can get away without the raised bridge cover. Where did you get the metal strips? I assuming you did the work on the wood yourself.

Also, did you leave the factory floor in place?

One more thing... how much did you raise the floor, and how far above the floor does the notch actually go with the cover off?

***edit ***

oh yeah, looking good man!

***edit #2****

have you considered putting a fuel door behind the tailgate in the sheet metal panel that fills the gap created by the raised floor? Thats what I had in mind, along with an access panel to get to my battery.

nhtc33d · 02-01-2009, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by smashingchuck

Do you have any "in progress" shot of how you did the floor? That's pretty much exactly how I want to do mine, but hopefully I can get away without the raised bridge cover. Where did you get the metal strips? I assuming you did the work on the wood yourself.

Sorry but i don't have any "in progress" pics of the bed but will be happy to post some of the wood removed for you if your not it a big hurry.

The strips are pieces of 1" wide 1/4 " thick aluminum i had cut.

Also, did you leave the factory floor in place?

I removed the factory floor and welded 1"x1" box around the perimeter of the bed.
One more thing... how much did you raise the floor, and how far above the floor does the notch actually go with the cover off?

I think i raised the floor about 7" The cover is 1" above the actual notch.

***edit ***

oh yeah, looking good man!

***edit #2****

have you considered putting a fuel door behind the tailgate in the sheet metal panel that fills the gap created by the raised floor? Thats what I had in mind, along with an access panel to get to my battery.

Thats my first choice along as there is enough room a bend the filler tube as it will be a very tight bend.

If you need any more pictures or anything just ask!

smashingchuck · 02-01-2009, 10:27 PM

so are the planks counter sunk on the edges so the aluminum strips just drop in? That's a pretty slick alternative to the kits they make. And any pics of the frame work would be nice, but I get the general idea.

Rokcrln · 02-02-2009, 12:29 AM

Very nice fab work. Your truck is going to be sweet when you get it driving!

Kevin
LFD Inc.

nhtc33d · 02-02-2009, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by smashingchuck

so are the planks counter sunk on the edges so the aluminum strips just drop in? That's a pretty slick alternative to the kits they make. And any pics of the frame work would be nice, but I get the general idea.

Yes, The strips are flush with the top of the boards. I cut a 1/4" dado on the edges of the boards.
I should be tearing the wood back out this week so i will get some pictures for you of the bed frame.

nhtc33d · 02-02-2009, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Rokcrln

Very nice fab work. Your truck is going to be sweet when you get it driving!

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Thanks for the compliments! I am looking foward to being able to drive this clunker!

nhtc33d · 10-12-2010, 08:43 PM

Well its been awhile since i have had anything worth posting. Finally got my paint done!! This was the first time i have painted anything so it was quite a eye opener for me. I can see now why professional paint and body work costs so much. I Still need to get the rims blasted so i can paint them and the door panels.
They will be the same color as the roof and dash. Hopefully they will be done this week and i can start reassembly!

lilpoindexter · 10-12-2010, 09:46 PM

Paint the rims to match the cab.

nhtc33d · 10-13-2010, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by lilpoindexter

Paint the rims to match the cab.

Yeah that is my plan. I think it will tie everything together really well.

Mike J · 10-13-2010, 07:35 PM

I like the flake, man! Looks really good.

nhtc33d · 10-13-2010, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike J

I like the flake, man! Looks really good.

Thanks for the compliment! That was the first time ever spraying flake other than
my test panels. It was stressful and fun all at the same time!

narx66gmc · 10-13-2010, 10:59 PM

it looks really good, you are making it very hard for me not to z the front of mine. i like how you did the rear rails too, it makes it way easier. thanks for the info and keep up the good work.

jmedero · 10-13-2010, 11:29 PM

you want to know what makes me upset..... HOW CLEAN YOUR GARAGE IS IN EVERY PICTURE!!! Its not fair.... LOL>

Sweet truck man keep it up.

nhtc33d · 10-14-2010, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by narx66gmc

it looks really good, you are making it very hard for me not to z the front of mine. i like how you did the rear rails too, it makes it way easier. thanks for the info and keep up the good work.

Thanks for the compliment!
The z was not as hard as i had myself thinking it would be. Measured and leveled a million times before i cut! The rear was done like that for two reasons. #1 to be able to build my own notch(cheaper than buying one!!) #2 to give me room to put the gas tank.

nhtc33d · 10-14-2010, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by jmedero

you want to know what makes me upset..... HOW CLEAN YOUR GARAGE IS IN EVERY PICTURE!!! Its not fair.... LOL>

Sweet truck man keep it up.

Thanks! Its my OCD that helps me keep it clean

I always take the pictures after i clean up for the day so believe me it gets plenty messy!

6772owner · 10-14-2010, 05:55 PM

Love all the fab work, looks really good, keep up the great work!

nhtc33d · 10-15-2010, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by 6772owner

Love all the fab work, looks really good, keep up the great work!

Thanks! Now that i finally got it painted i am really motivated to get this thing done! I missed my goal to have it done before the Carlisle all truck nationals but i will make it next year!

**LEEVON** · 10-15-2010, 08:45 AM

Wow, that metal flake looks great. I'm digging where you went with this truck. What flake and gun did you use?

nhtc33d · 10-15-2010, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by LEEVON

Wow, that metal flake looks great. I'm digging where you went with this truck. What flake and gun did you use?

Thanks. I am not a very good photographer so looks much more vivid and flashy in person. The gun I used was a cheap hvlp from TCP global with a 1.8 tip to spray the clear/flake mix. The flake is Lil daddy roths agent orange in the standard
size .015.

TylerHuff · 10-15-2010, 08:07 PM

diggin the truck. your top looks great i have a 62 and was going to do a teal flake top yours just shows me how good its going to look

nhtc33d · 10-15-2010, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by TylerHuff

diggin the truck. your top looks great i have a 62 and was going to do a teal flake top yours just shows me how good its going to look

I was thinking about using a teal color too! What color is the body of your 62 now?

11-19-2008, 01:13 PM	#51
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,243	Re: Project "cheapskate 65" Thanks for the info, i have a RCI and made it to sit on top of the frame and it has a piece under for suport too so hopefully its all good but we'll find out. By the way good job on the mods can't wait to see more pics! __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62 Last edited by scotts62; 11-19-2008 at 01:14 PM. Reason: oops

02-01-2009, 06:30 PM	#54
nhtc33d Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: PA Posts: 326	Re: Project "cheapskate 65" Made some more progress to the cheapskate mobile! Got the floor done in the bed and a mustang gas tank mounted. Still need to figure out the sending unit issue and a filler neck. The tank fits nicely between my widened frame rails. I will stain the boards and brush the aluminum strips when i disassemble for painting. Attached Images

02-01-2009, 07:58 PM	#55
smashingchuck It'd be alot cooler if you did Join Date: May 2003 Location: Three Rivers, MI Posts: 2,345	Re: Project "cheapskate 65" Do you have any "in progress" shot of how you did the floor? That's pretty much exactly how I want to do mine, but hopefully I can get away without the raised bridge cover. Where did you get the metal strips? I assuming you did the work on the wood yourself. Also, did you leave the factory floor in place? One more thing... how much did you raise the floor, and how far above the floor does the notch actually go with the cover off? *edit * oh yeah, looking good man! *edit #2** have you considered putting a fuel door behind the tailgate in the sheet metal panel that fills the gap created by the raised floor? Thats what I had in mind, along with an access panel to get to my battery. __________________ 78 Build Thread 4Runner Build Last edited by smashingchuck; 02-01-2009 at 08:17 PM.

02-01-2009, 10:27 PM	#57
smashingchuck It'd be alot cooler if you did Join Date: May 2003 Location: Three Rivers, MI Posts: 2,345	Re: Project "cheapskate 65" so are the planks counter sunk on the edges so the aluminum strips just drop in? That's a pretty slick alternative to the kits they make. And any pics of the frame work would be nice, but I get the general idea. __________________ 78 Build Thread 4Runner Build

02-02-2009, 12:29 AM	#58
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: Project "cheapskate 65" Very nice fab work. Your truck is going to be sweet when you get it driving! Kevin LFD Inc.

10-12-2010, 08:43 PM	#61
nhtc33d Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: PA Posts: 326	Re: Project "cheapskate 65" Well its been awhile since i have had anything worth posting. Finally got my paint done!! This was the first time i have painted anything so it was quite a eye opener for me. I can see now why professional paint and body work costs so much. I Still need to get the rims blasted so i can paint them and the door panels. They will be the same color as the roof and dash. Hopefully they will be done this week and i can start reassembly! Attached Images

10-12-2010, 09:46 PM	#62
lilpoindexter Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: los angeles Posts: 1,134	Re: Project "cheapskate 65" Paint the rims to match the cab.

10-13-2010, 07:35 PM	#64
Mike J vw guy & now c-10 guy Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Louisville,KY Posts: 483	Re: Project "cheapskate 65" I like the flake, man! Looks really good. __________________ '68 long fleet Finally made some progress on the build!!! My Build Thread

10-13-2010, 10:59 PM	#66
narx66gmc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Bentonville, AR Posts: 190	Re: Project "cheapskate 65" it looks really good, you are making it very hard for me not to z the front of mine. i like how you did the rear rails too, it makes it way easier. thanks for the info and keep up the good work. __________________ Build Thread - Papa's truck build up

10-13-2010, 11:29 PM	#67
jmedero Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: pensacola fl Posts: 3,073	Re: Project "cheapskate 65" you want to know what makes me upset..... HOW CLEAN YOUR GARAGE IS IN EVERY PICTURE!!! Its not fair.... LOL> Sweet truck man keep it up. __________________ 68 BB burb build thread Scott's super slam front/rear http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=378084

10-14-2010, 05:55 PM	#70
6772owner Gearhead Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,193	Re: Project "cheapskate 65" Love all the fab work, looks really good, keep up the great work! __________________ 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

10-15-2010, 08:45 AM	#72
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,888	Re: Project "cheapskate 65" Wow, that metal flake looks great. I'm digging where you went with this truck. What flake and gun did you use? __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

10-15-2010, 08:07 PM	#74
TylerHuff Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Blue Springs, MO Posts: 168	Re: Project "cheapskate 65" diggin the truck. your top looks great i have a 62 and was going to do a teal flake top yours just shows me how good its going to look __________________ 1987 Gmc sierra 1962 Apache 10

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