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bucannon · 10-02-2012, 05:33 AM

looks like you could put a roll pan on there and a bumper would mount on the frame rails with just the right spacing

Bigasstrux · 10-02-2012, 10:49 AM

Here's a few of mine. There are metal or fiberglass roll pans available. I usually don't put bumpers or hitches on my trucks since different buyers want their own design and each state has their own unique requirements regarding height & width.

JRANGER · 10-02-2012, 10:53 AM

I think a nice metal bumper might hide the frame a little better but im sure whatever you do will look good

UPNADM · 10-02-2012, 10:55 AM

I think I will likely go with the roll pan. I have been doing some looking and a company I used to work for will sell me a metal ones for under a hundred.

JRANGER · 10-02-2012, 11:04 AM

FYI...You need to update your sig with this thread in stead of you un-updated photobucket lol

UPNADM · 10-02-2012, 11:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JRANGER

FYI...You need to update your sig with this thread in stead of you un-updated photobucket lol

Note taken... Ha. I guess that is why some of my far away friends keep asking me when I am getting this truck done...

I then send them to this site.

truckzilla · 10-02-2012, 02:50 PM

Wow! Thanks for all of the other BAT (big ass truck) pictures! I promise I'll stop drooling later today! That yellow will not be missed that's for sure!

UPNADM · 10-02-2012, 04:44 PM

Slow day at my office, so I came home and got some color on the doors and lower fenders...

Upper fenders done, front valance done.

Need to get the gas doors, hood and inside box done. Hope to start hanging doors and fenders tomorrow.

Ordered some window rubbers and felts today from LMC... Have to buy some door weather strip as well. Cheaper here...

I am also on the hunt for a tailgate. I have a GMC tailgate and a Chevrolet grill. Have to see what is easier to find, I am thinking the tailgate.

UPNADM · 10-02-2012, 04:45 PM

More photos...

JRANGER · 10-02-2012, 04:46 PM

glorious...

6772owner · 10-03-2012, 09:30 AM

The paint work looks awesome! Love these big boys.

UPNADM · 10-04-2012, 06:31 PM

Moving along... please disregard the blue tape, waiting until both sides are aligned to remove...

Starting to shape up a little more.

MrBeast · 10-04-2012, 07:39 PM

Oh man she looks great. Really coming together now.

JRANGER · 10-04-2012, 10:09 PM

dayum thats sweet...So close

UPNADM · 10-05-2012, 08:52 PM

So with it being Thanksgiving long weekend here in Canada, and knowing I have to leave tomorrow morning to hang out with in-laws I could not bare the thought of not seeing what the truck looks like without the front valance.

Called my Dad and he was more than happy to assist. We got it on and everything aligned.

Worked at cleaning up some of the fender and rad support items. With all this done up I should be able to run this up the road and hopefully through some gears...

I have a few things to blast up and paint, like the lower fender support (See picture). A lot of little things I have been procrastinating on....

UPNADM · 10-05-2012, 08:56 PM

I hate shining up and painting bolts... ha...

UPNADM · 10-05-2012, 09:14 PM

So I am thinking about bumpers.... I have a couple ideas.

I may take the less expensive route and paint my existing bumper for the time being...

However, I am thinking about going with these two bumpers on the front and back...

JRANGER · 10-05-2012, 09:26 PM

i like that second bumper but both are night

UPNADM · 10-05-2012, 09:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JRANGER

i like that second bumper but both are night

First bumper for the front. Second for the rear.
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JRANGER · 10-05-2012, 09:57 PM

Rockstar then lol...Gonna add a winch on front?

matchstick321 · 10-05-2012, 10:37 PM

Lookin' good man!

Can't wait to see it when it's done. I'm awaiting the day when I can afford a project like this and when I can I will use you as a inspiration!

matchstick321 · 10-06-2012, 02:36 PM

Question. Did these old farm trucks ever come with 4 wheel drive? I would that be something you'd have to modify if you wanted it?

MrBeast · 10-06-2012, 03:59 PM

I am thinking the chrome bumpers would look great on it.

superduty_59 · 10-06-2012, 04:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by matchstick321

Question. Did these old farm trucks ever come with 4 wheel drive? I would that be something you'd have to modify if you wanted it?

I don't think they ever came from the factory like 4wd but I have seen them converted for utility companies. Our local electric company had some around the same year several years ago. I think it would be fairly simple. Add a front axle and transfer case. It sure would be cool!

68Timber · 10-06-2012, 09:03 PM

Looks great!

In the home stretch now. Love the bumper choice.

10-02-2012, 05:33 AM	#451
bucannon Salty Sailor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Savannah, Ga Posts: 603	Re: 1981 Chevrolet C50 Pick-up Conversion looks like you could put a roll pan on there and a bumper would mount on the frame rails with just the right spacing __________________ 86 c-10 Custom Deluxe Savannah, Georgia

10-02-2012, 10:49 AM	#452
Bigasstrux Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Salvisa, Ky Posts: 131	Re: 1981 Chevrolet C50 Pick-up Conversion Here's a few of mine. There are metal or fiberglass roll pans available. I usually don't put bumpers or hitches on my trucks since different buyers want their own design and each state has their own unique requirements regarding height & width. Attached Images

10-02-2012, 10:53 AM	#453
JRANGER Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 3,595	Re: 1981 Chevrolet C50 Pick-up Conversion I think a nice metal bumper might hide the frame a little better but im sure whatever you do will look good __________________ PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULIN http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=306320 Gemini - 1978 GMC C15 High Sierra - 305 c/e - Given to Mother Electra - 1967 Mustang Coupe - 302/w 3 speed Build Chyna - 1968 Chevy C20 Long Stepper

10-02-2012, 10:55 AM	#454
UPNADM Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lindsay, Ontario Canada Posts: 649	Re: 1981 Chevrolet C50 Pick-up Conversion I think I will likely go with the roll pan. I have been doing some looking and a company I used to work for will sell me a metal ones for under a hundred. __________________ 1981 C50 Conversion http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=503247 1962 Grumman Olson http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=613242

10-02-2012, 11:04 AM	#455
JRANGER Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 3,595	Re: 1981 Chevrolet C50 Pick-up Conversion FYI...You need to update your sig with this thread in stead of you un-updated photobucket lol __________________ PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULIN http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=306320 Gemini - 1978 GMC C15 High Sierra - 305 c/e - Given to Mother Electra - 1967 Mustang Coupe - 302/w 3 speed Build Chyna - 1968 Chevy C20 Long Stepper

10-02-2012, 02:50 PM	#457
truckzilla Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 468	Re: 1981 Chevrolet C50 Pick-up Conversion Wow! Thanks for all of the other BAT (big ass truck) pictures! I promise I'll stop drooling later today! That yellow will not be missed that's for sure!

10-02-2012, 04:44 PM	#458
UPNADM Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lindsay, Ontario Canada Posts: 649	Re: 1981 Chevrolet C50 Pick-up Conversion Slow day at my office, so I came home and got some color on the doors and lower fenders... Upper fenders done, front valance done. Need to get the gas doors, hood and inside box done. Hope to start hanging doors and fenders tomorrow. Ordered some window rubbers and felts today from LMC... Have to buy some door weather strip as well. Cheaper here... I am also on the hunt for a tailgate. I have a GMC tailgate and a Chevrolet grill. Have to see what is easier to find, I am thinking the tailgate. Attached Images __________________ 1981 C50 Conversion http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=503247 1962 Grumman Olson http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=613242

10-02-2012, 04:45 PM	#459
UPNADM Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lindsay, Ontario Canada Posts: 649	Re: 1981 Chevrolet C50 Pick-up Conversion More photos... Attached Images __________________ 1981 C50 Conversion http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=503247 1962 Grumman Olson http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=613242

10-02-2012, 04:46 PM	#460
JRANGER Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 3,595	Re: 1981 Chevrolet C50 Pick-up Conversion glorious... __________________ PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULIN http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=306320 Gemini - 1978 GMC C15 High Sierra - 305 c/e - Given to Mother Electra - 1967 Mustang Coupe - 302/w 3 speed Build Chyna - 1968 Chevy C20 Long Stepper

10-03-2012, 09:30 AM	#461
6772owner Gearhead Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,193	Re: 1981 Chevrolet C50 Pick-up Conversion The paint work looks awesome! Love these big boys. __________________ 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

10-04-2012, 06:31 PM	#462
UPNADM Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lindsay, Ontario Canada Posts: 649	Re: 1981 Chevrolet C50 Pick-up Conversion Moving along... please disregard the blue tape, waiting until both sides are aligned to remove... Starting to shape up a little more. Attached Images __________________ 1981 C50 Conversion http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=503247 1962 Grumman Olson http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=613242

10-04-2012, 07:39 PM	#463
MrBeast high-Tech Red Neck Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Livingston, MT/On my boat WA/BC/AK Posts: 2,294	Re: 1981 Chevrolet C50 Pick-up Conversion Oh man she looks great. Really coming together now. __________________ "He used to be a pretty nice feller, now he's a welder!"

10-04-2012, 10:09 PM	#464
JRANGER Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 3,595	Re: 1981 Chevrolet C50 Pick-up Conversion dayum thats sweet...So close __________________ PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULIN http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=306320 Gemini - 1978 GMC C15 High Sierra - 305 c/e - Given to Mother Electra - 1967 Mustang Coupe - 302/w 3 speed Build Chyna - 1968 Chevy C20 Long Stepper

10-05-2012, 08:52 PM	#465
UPNADM Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lindsay, Ontario Canada Posts: 649	Re: 1981 Chevrolet C50 Pick-up Conversion So with it being Thanksgiving long weekend here in Canada, and knowing I have to leave tomorrow morning to hang out with in-laws I could not bare the thought of not seeing what the truck looks like without the front valance. Called my Dad and he was more than happy to assist. We got it on and everything aligned. Worked at cleaning up some of the fender and rad support items. With all this done up I should be able to run this up the road and hopefully through some gears... I have a few things to blast up and paint, like the lower fender support (See picture). A lot of little things I have been procrastinating on.... Attached Images __________________ 1981 C50 Conversion http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=503247 1962 Grumman Olson http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=613242

10-05-2012, 08:56 PM	#466
UPNADM Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lindsay, Ontario Canada Posts: 649	Re: 1981 Chevrolet C50 Pick-up Conversion I hate shining up and painting bolts... ha... Attached Images __________________ 1981 C50 Conversion http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=503247 1962 Grumman Olson http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=613242



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10-05-2012, 09:14 PM	#467
UPNADM Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lindsay, Ontario Canada Posts: 649	Re: 1981 Chevrolet C50 Pick-up Conversion So I am thinking about bumpers.... I have a couple ideas. I may take the less expensive route and paint my existing bumper for the time being... However, I am thinking about going with these two bumpers on the front and back... Attached Images __________________ 1981 C50 Conversion http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=503247 1962 Grumman Olson http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=613242

10-05-2012, 09:26 PM	#468
JRANGER Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 3,595	Re: 1981 Chevrolet C50 Pick-up Conversion i like that second bumper but both are night __________________ PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULIN http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=306320 Gemini - 1978 GMC C15 High Sierra - 305 c/e - Given to Mother Electra - 1967 Mustang Coupe - 302/w 3 speed Build Chyna - 1968 Chevy C20 Long Stepper

10-05-2012, 09:57 PM	#470
JRANGER Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 3,595	Re: 1981 Chevrolet C50 Pick-up Conversion Rockstar then lol...Gonna add a winch on front? __________________ PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULIN http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=306320 Gemini - 1978 GMC C15 High Sierra - 305 c/e - Given to Mother Electra - 1967 Mustang Coupe - 302/w 3 speed Build Chyna - 1968 Chevy C20 Long Stepper

10-05-2012, 10:37 PM	#471
matchstick321 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Lapwai idaho Posts: 63	Re: 1981 Chevrolet C50 Pick-up Conversion Lookin' good man! Can't wait to see it when it's done. I'm awaiting the day when I can afford a project like this and when I can I will use you as a inspiration! __________________ 1979 chevrolet k-20 "O'l Blue" 350 muncie 465. Project in process.

10-06-2012, 02:36 PM	#472
matchstick321 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Lapwai idaho Posts: 63	Re: 1981 Chevrolet C50 Pick-up Conversion Question. Did these old farm trucks ever come with 4 wheel drive? I would that be something you'd have to modify if you wanted it? __________________ 1979 chevrolet k-20 "O'l Blue" 350 muncie 465. Project in process.

10-06-2012, 03:59 PM	#473
MrBeast high-Tech Red Neck Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Livingston, MT/On my boat WA/BC/AK Posts: 2,294	Re: 1981 Chevrolet C50 Pick-up Conversion I am thinking the chrome bumpers would look great on it. __________________ "He used to be a pretty nice feller, now he's a welder!"

10-06-2012, 09:03 PM	#475
68Timber I know the pieces fit Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MONTGOMERY, AL Posts: 5,523	Re: 1981 Chevrolet C50 Pick-up Conversion Looks great! In the home stretch now. Love the bumper choice. __________________ John 79 2wd Blazer (Bruiser) 85 M1009 Blazer (Sarge) build 74 Honda Z50 build

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