1981 Chevrolet C50 Pick-up Conversion

[UPNADM]

Originally Posted by truckfan

i had a C-60 in the 80's with a chrome grill. none around?

I have only found a few, and I had to buy the entire truck... ha. Same thing with a chrome front bumper...

[Flatlandsurfer]

Originally Posted by UPNADM

I keep looking at the grill and I am not 100 percent sure I like what I have...

I have had a few ideas in my head.

I think I like the look of metal cast paint by dupli color. I have been thinking either blue or yellow. Or perhaps I just need to finish what I have with my proposed grill additions.

Any thoughts?

My thoughts are black inserts around the light and yellow bowtie. I don't think I'd go with the blue... just my opinion.

[truckfan]

i understand

found these snooping around

[77ChevySharkBite]

here's what i think would look good, do the whole grille blue, headlight bezels black with a yellow bowtie.

[MalibuSSwagon]

Thats weird, is the dual headlight one factory?

[UPNADM]

I think the blue is out. Mentioned it to the co-pilot and I got the barn yard gawk sideways. Ha.

[83GMCK2500]

Originally Posted by MalibuSSwagon

Thats weird, is the dual headlight one factory?

I have never seen a Steel Conventional with the larger rectangular lamps, unless that is some odd European thing, I think it's a nicely done custom setup.

This is the only factory dual lamp setup that I know of, on C60/C70 Kodiak/TopKick (92 BBC) chassis trucks:




UPNADM, if you want to try a dealer the part number for the chrome Chevrolet grille is 02001142.

[UPNADM]

UPNADM, if you want to try a dealer the part number for the chrome Chevrolet grille is 02001142.[/QUOTE]

Thanks for the number, tried it locally and appears to be no stock/unavailable.

[SamsAutoParts73-87]

Keep an eye on eBay, sometimes I see NOS medium duty truck parts pop up, and often the prices are reasonable, not sure the shipping would cheap, but it may be worth a look.
-Sam

[UPNADM]

Originally Posted by SamsAutoParts73-87

Keep an eye on eBay, sometimes I see NOS medium duty truck parts pop up, and often the prices are reasonable, not sure the shipping would cheap, but it may be worth a look.
-Sam

Will do, would be a nice find for sure.

[UPNADM]

A little off topic, is anyone going to be at the SEMA Show next week?

[77ChevySharkBite]

Originally Posted by UPNADM

A little off topic, is anyone going to be at the SEMA Show next week?

I was planning on going but money issues kind of stopped that.

Mike Losh who's here on the forum is going to be there with his truck Square Peg, and I've heard of a couple other forum memebers are going to be there. I've heard it's a one of a kind show.

Would love to go no doubt!

[motornut]

Originally Posted by UPNADM

Will do, would be a nice find for sure.

so which one do i watch for....

[UPNADM]

Originally Posted by motornut

so which one do i watch for....

I would love to find a nice Chevrolet Chrome Grill for my truck. If anyone can point me in right direction that would be awesome!

Motornut, much appreciated you keeping your eyes open.

[UPNADM]

So I am in Vegas for SEMA and I am killing time yesterday drivng around the back streets and saw a lot of things that caught my eye.

But this was truely bad ass. Its got me thinking. I wish we had solid metal like this in the north.

[SamsAutoParts73-87]

Wow.....that would make a great project. Living in the rust belt myself I'm really jealous of all the rust free trucks in the south west
-Sam

[UPNADM]

Originally Posted by UPNADM

Good morning Folks,

Well I have a bit of the itch to get working on the C50 and finish the loose ends.

The weather is getting crappier, and pushing me inside the shop.

With all that in mind, I am ready to get back at it.

I have been driving around all summer without inner fenders, and the fact that they are taking up floor space, I decided to go at them. I had a start in the spring, but never finished.

Well, I will hopefully have them in before the weekend is done.

30 Days later... Finally got a chance to get my inners in. My dad gave me an extra set of hands and we got them in. The little things... ha!

[UPNADM]

As previously mentioned, I am pulling my Son's school Christmas Float in the Santa Clause Parade. With that in mind, I had to get a hitch for the truck. My cousin was kind enough to give me a hand to fab up a new hitch.

He filled, welded and smoothed my hitch as well as a hole that was previously in the bumper.

Looks great!

[UPNADM]

A little grinding and some paint, and a great finished product!

Now to put the bumper back together...

[UPNADM]

Our local parade was today.

The C50 was able to pull my son's float, and add to the theme of "Toyland".

A first place float for Queen Victoria Public School.

I did not have the only eye catching square in the parade... check out the photos.

[truckfan]

i KNOW EVERYONE LOVES THESE BIG BOYS. HERE IS ONE CLOSE TO ME. I HAVE NOT SEEN IT IN PERSON. http://kansascity.craigslist.org/cto/4121809990.html

[77ChevySharkBite]

That is sweet man!!!! If I remember when I get off today I'll snap a picture theres one that's close to my house that they use for construction but I think it needs to be in my driveway

[Darkrider]

Just got another quick question. What size are the wheels and tires on your truck?

[UPNADM]

8.00 - 20.

[83GMCK2500]

Found something that you might appreciate UPNADM... Check out what's on ebay...