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UPNADM · 04-02-2013, 10:29 PM

Got a little work done on the bumper this evening...

In primer, the rest will be in yellow tomorrow!

Hopefully hanging on the truck before the weekend.

UPNADM · 04-03-2013, 09:06 PM

Not an overly exciting update, but my rear bumper is now completed.

Hopefully my cousin will have the mounts bent for me for the weekend. And then we can get it attached.

chevybuilder18 · 04-04-2013, 06:10 PM

looking good! i hope to see it all done lol. do you still have that small block in it ?

UPNADM · 04-06-2013, 10:58 AM

Found my next conversion.... ha.

Actually I picked some parts off this relic.

Got a bench seat (will be recovering), black lap belts and some odds and ends.

kwin · 04-06-2013, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UPNADM

Found my next conversion.... ha.

Actually I picked some parts off this relic.

Got a bench seat (will be recovering), black lap belts and some odds and ends.

Are you using those old seat belts? Please say no!

UPNADM · 04-06-2013, 03:01 PM

I was planning on it. Is there a reason I should not?

Just asking.
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1985-GMC · 04-06-2013, 03:32 PM

You could use the buckles and retractors and replace the webbing, look up "seat belt webbing".

UPNADM · 04-06-2013, 05:21 PM

It has been a long day. My cousin got my rear bumper mounts bent and ready to go. He came over this afternoon and welded them up for me.

In my opinion, it all looks good.

JRANGER · 04-06-2013, 05:23 PM

Wow looks great!

bucannon · 04-08-2013, 02:26 PM

looks good! but the exhaust pipes dont look even

UPNADM · 04-08-2013, 02:30 PM

Good eyes! They are just hanging for now.

Now with the bumper on, I need to bring the pipes/tips out a little.

I have some hangers that I need to install.

68Timber · 04-08-2013, 02:51 PM

Looks great! I hope we get a virtual ride when it's done.

UPNADM · 04-08-2013, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by BRUISER

Looks great! I hope we get a virtual ride when it's done.

Will do. I will get by brother in law to get his Go-Pro hooked up for an official run.

Getting closer.

MrBeast · 04-08-2013, 05:21 PM

Man that thing is looking good, but damn it is going to need some wider tires on it! lol

MadManAndrew · 04-08-2013, 05:32 PM

I like it. Keep doing what you're doing.
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UPNADM · 04-08-2013, 07:05 PM

Thought I would share a photo of my lap belts and seat I picked up over the weekend.

The belts cleaned up well. I know it was mention that I should discard the belts, but I do not see anything about them to not use them.

I am going to take the feet off the seat and blast and paint them up. I have a flip back seat that I am going to use and recover.

My interior should be here this week.

This old truck may be ready for a hot lap this weekend...

1tonchevy · 04-08-2013, 08:05 PM

great work! trucks a beast! could use a tail gate and cab band to set it off a bit but that's just me i love those on a truck. either way Great truck

1tonchevy · 04-08-2013, 08:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UPNADM

Found my next conversion.... ha.

Actually I picked some parts off this relic.

Got a bench seat (will be recovering), black lap belts and some odds and ends.

what shape are the mirrors in? i want a set of west coasts.

UPNADM · 04-08-2013, 08:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1tonchevy

what shape are the mirrors in? i want a set of west coasts.

The mirrors on the parts truck are kife... however, I do have a paintable set and a stainless set.

1tonchevy · 04-08-2013, 08:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UPNADM

The mirrors on the parts truck are kife... however, I do have a paintable set and a stainless set.

P/m'd

MalibuSSwagon · 04-08-2013, 08:53 PM

The only down side I see to using the original belts is the retractors are usually not working, any old chevy truck I've been in the retractors do not lock when pulled. I just bought new belts from LMC to correct this issue.

1985-GMC · 04-08-2013, 10:05 PM

Mine always lock fine, sometimes too much. If anything the retractors are sometimes a little weak but a good cleaning and greasing should fix that.

UPNADM · 04-08-2013, 10:17 PM

These belts have no retractors. They are old school lap belts. Click them together and pull it tight.
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rkn463 · 04-08-2013, 11:10 PM

Is that a Sidekick/Tracker that your seat belts were hanging over in the picture?

Great work on the build, can't wait to see it finished!
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UPNADM · 04-09-2013, 08:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rkn463

Is that a Sidekick/Tracker that your seat belts were hanging over in the picture?

Great work on the build, can't wait to see it finished!
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It is a Tracker indeed. In progress to be finished for a tow vehicle for my MCI.

04-02-2013, 10:29 PM	#676
UPNADM Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lindsay, Ontario Canada Posts: 649	Re: 1981 Chevrolet C50 Pick-up Conversion Got a little work done on the bumper this evening... In primer, the rest will be in yellow tomorrow! Hopefully hanging on the truck before the weekend. 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

04-03-2013, 09:06 PM	#677
UPNADM Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lindsay, Ontario Canada Posts: 649	Re: 1981 Chevrolet C50 Pick-up Conversion Not an overly exciting update, but my rear bumper is now completed. Hopefully my cousin will have the mounts bent for me for the weekend. And then we can get it attached. 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

04-04-2013, 06:10 PM	#678
chevybuilder18 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Lincoln, IL Posts: 880	Re: 1981 Chevrolet C50 Pick-up Conversion looking good! i hope to see it all done lol. do you still have that small block in it ? __________________ *Her name is Quicksilver* 1978 Chevrolet silverado, shortbox stepside currently being swapped IN is a LM7 5300 vortec, 4l80E, factory 4.11s, slammed, a dream ride and coined QUICKSILVER gotta pay $$ if you wanna play

04-06-2013, 10:58 AM	#679
UPNADM Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lindsay, Ontario Canada Posts: 649	Re: 1981 Chevrolet C50 Pick-up Conversion Found my next conversion.... ha. Actually I picked some parts off this relic. Got a bench seat (will be recovering), black lap belts and some odds and ends. 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

04-06-2013, 03:01 PM	#681
UPNADM Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lindsay, Ontario Canada Posts: 649	Re: 1981 Chevrolet C50 Pick-up Conversion I was planning on it. Is there a reason I should not? Just asking. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 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

04-06-2013, 03:32 PM	#682
1985-GMC Chevy Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canyon Lake Texas Posts: 2,024	Re: 1981 Chevrolet C50 Pick-up Conversion You could use the buckles and retractors and replace the webbing, look up "seat belt webbing". __________________ Tony 1985 GMC K2500 restoration Project: Rust, White & Blue 1989 Chevy R3500 CC Cummins & 4X4 swap some day... 1989 Burb (D60, 14BFF, 12V, NV4500, NP205, 37" tires in progress)

04-06-2013, 05:21 PM	#683
UPNADM Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lindsay, Ontario Canada Posts: 649	Re: 1981 Chevrolet C50 Pick-up Conversion It has been a long day. My cousin got my rear bumper mounts bent and ready to go. He came over this afternoon and welded them up for me. In my opinion, it all looks good. 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

04-06-2013, 05:23 PM	#684
JRANGER Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 3,595	Re: 1981 Chevrolet C50 Pick-up Conversion Wow looks great! __________________ 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

04-08-2013, 02:26 PM	#685
bucannon Salty Sailor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Savannah, Ga Posts: 603	Re: 1981 Chevrolet C50 Pick-up Conversion looks good! but the exhaust pipes dont look even __________________ 86 c-10 Custom Deluxe Savannah, Georgia

04-08-2013, 02:30 PM	#686
UPNADM Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lindsay, Ontario Canada Posts: 649	Re: 1981 Chevrolet C50 Pick-up Conversion Good eyes! They are just hanging for now. Now with the bumper on, I need to bring the pipes/tips out a little. I have some hangers that I need to install. __________________ 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

04-08-2013, 02:51 PM	#687
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! I hope we get a virtual ride when it's done. __________________ John 79 2wd Blazer (Bruiser) 85 M1009 Blazer (Sarge) build 74 Honda Z50 build

04-08-2013, 05:21 PM	#689
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 Man that thing is looking good, but damn it is going to need some wider tires on it! lol __________________ "He used to be a pretty nice feller, now he's a welder!"

04-08-2013, 05:32 PM	#690
MadManAndrew Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 920	Re: 1981 Chevrolet C50 Pick-up Conversion I like it. Keep doing what you're doing. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1955 Chevy 3600 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...61#post8589061

04-08-2013, 07:05 PM	#691
UPNADM Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lindsay, Ontario Canada Posts: 649	Re: 1981 Chevrolet C50 Pick-up Conversion Thought I would share a photo of my lap belts and seat I picked up over the weekend. The belts cleaned up well. I know it was mention that I should discard the belts, but I do not see anything about them to not use them. I am going to take the feet off the seat and blast and paint them up. I have a flip back seat that I am going to use and recover. My interior should be here this week. This old truck may be ready for a hot lap this weekend... 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

04-08-2013, 08:05 PM	#692
1tonchevy C35 Crew Dually Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Belleville Ontario Posts: 1,116	Re: 1981 Chevrolet C50 Pick-up Conversion great work! trucks a beast! could use a tail gate and cab band to set it off a bit but that's just me i love those on a truck. either way Great truck __________________ If it aint square, I don't care. 84 C35 CC Dually Project log... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=414892



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04-08-2013, 08:53 PM	#696
MalibuSSwagon Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Weare,NH Posts: 1,592	Re: 1981 Chevrolet C50 Pick-up Conversion The only down side I see to using the original belts is the retractors are usually not working, any old chevy truck I've been in the retractors do not lock when pulled. I just bought new belts from LMC to correct this issue. __________________ Eric 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser 1986 Chevrolet C10\|5.3L\|TKO600\|Shortbed\|Custom Deluxe 1983 Malibu Wagon\|TPI 305\|T5 5 speed\|3.73 non-posi

04-08-2013, 10:05 PM	#697
1985-GMC Chevy Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canyon Lake Texas Posts: 2,024	Re: 1981 Chevrolet C50 Pick-up Conversion Mine always lock fine, sometimes too much. If anything the retractors are sometimes a little weak but a good cleaning and greasing should fix that. __________________ Tony 1985 GMC K2500 restoration Project: Rust, White & Blue 1989 Chevy R3500 CC Cummins & 4X4 swap some day... 1989 Burb (D60, 14BFF, 12V, NV4500, NP205, 37" tires in progress) Last edited by 1985-GMC; 04-08-2013 at 10:29 PM.

04-08-2013, 10:17 PM	#698
UPNADM Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lindsay, Ontario Canada Posts: 649	Re: 1981 Chevrolet C50 Pick-up Conversion These belts have no retractors. They are old school lap belts. Click them together and pull it tight. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 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

04-08-2013, 11:10 PM	#699
rkn463 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Iredell, Texas Posts: 582	Re: 1981 Chevrolet C50 Pick-up Conversion Is that a Sidekick/Tracker that your seat belts were hanging over in the picture? Great work on the build, can't wait to see it finished! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ I may have too many Chevys... Is that possible? 68 c50 pickup build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=704713

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