The Bob: 1956 Chevy 3600 [Archive]

85cj7

06-05-2013, 09:36 AM

Started work on a weekend cruiser. Goal is to have something that I can roll down the windows and enjoy a Sunday afternoon in or putter around town while running errands. I want to bring it back to 1956 stock conditions; not a show truck but very clean. This truck was born the same year as my father and has spent it's entire life in Texas (3 owner truck) so for that, it is named after him.

Specs are:
1956 Chevy 3600 (model 3604)
Original everything (minus wheel/tires/paint and steel plate in bed)
235.5-cubic inch in-line 6-cylinder
Regular Production Option 4 speed trans with granny low and driveline e-brake
2wd full floating rear axle with 4.57:1 gears
12" manual drum brakes front and rear

I have a little bit of rust to deal with in the driver/passenger floor panel and toe panel but it's not bad at all. No rust in any other part of the cab or frame.

Over the past two weeks I have been cleaning it up.
I tuned up the engine (new plugs/cap/rotor/wires/coil pack).
Gutted the interior and prepped the floors for metal work.
Changed the transmission and rear axle fluid.
Removed all 4 original shocks.
Removed the rusted original exhaust.

Deadline to get it back on the road is July 4th for a neighborhood parade and car show.

To do:
Patch floor panels
Install new stock exhaust
Install new custom shocks
Change oil
Install new drag link
Build custom tie rod using 1956 Chevy 3800 tie rod ends
Install Regular Production Option lap belts
Insurance
Title transfer and Antique Registration

It should be a fun little project.

19472

KrazyKarl02

06-05-2013, 10:07 AM

Whats the top speed on that thing like 60 mph?

85cj7

06-05-2013, 10:15 AM

Whats the top speed on that thing like 60 mph?

I haven't gotten it above second gear yet. I'll let you know after it is street legal and road worthy.

A quick crunch of the numbers shows a 32:1 crawl ratio and 3200 rpms at 60mph. However, it has slightly undersized tires now. With the stock tire size it would be at 3000 rpms at 60mph.

KrazyKarl02

06-05-2013, 01:13 PM

85cj7

06-22-2013, 04:26 PM

New tires.
235/80R16 in the back and 235/75R15 in the front.
http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/rkblankenship/IMG_0167_zps917dfb23.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/rkblankenship/media/IMG_0167_zps917dfb23.jpg.html)

Slowly working on fixing the rust in the floor pans
http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/rkblankenship/IMG_0168_zps7bf7a457.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/rkblankenship/media/IMG_0168_zps7bf7a457.jpg.html)

Front is all new rebuilt
http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/rkblankenship/IMG_0170_zpsa48737cd.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/rkblankenship/media/IMG_0170_zpsa48737cd.jpg.html)

All new cooling system and refurbished radiator
http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/rkblankenship/IMG_0171_zps8d8a5e32.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/rkblankenship/media/IMG_0171_zps8d8a5e32.jpg.html)

New hoses, belt, water pump, thermostat. Everything flushed, washed and painted.
http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/rkblankenship/IMG_0172_zpsfbdc904c.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/rkblankenship/media/IMG_0172_zpsfbdc904c.jpg.html)

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/rkblankenship/IMG_0175_zps66eed73c.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/rkblankenship/media/IMG_0175_zps66eed73c.jpg.html)

New plugs, wires, cap, rotor, points, distributor clips, coil.
http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/rkblankenship/IMG_0173_zps3cb047be.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/rkblankenship/media/IMG_0173_zps3cb047be.jpg.html)

New exhaust. 2" into muffler and 1 7/8" out back. New oil pan and gasket
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New centerlink, brake hoses, custom built shocks, custom built tie rod with standard moog tie rod ends.
http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/rkblankenship/IMG_0177_zps7f33366c.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/rkblankenship/media/IMG_0177_zps7f33366c.jpg.html)
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DRAGOONRANCH

06-22-2013, 05:15 PM

Cleaning up nice. Plans to fix the oil leak at the head (I think that's what I'm seeing.)?

What was custom about the shocks?

85cj7

06-22-2013, 07:25 PM

I don't believe there are any leaks just shakey hands when filling the steering gear box and a leaking 1 barrel carb. I'm getting a new rochester carb in on wednesday so I can start fresh.

The shocks are custom made by http://www.shocks2springs.com/ . They are a custom length and larger piston diameter for the heavier longbed. I could find shocks for the 1/2 ton 3100 model but not for the 3/4 ton 3600 model. The lengths that are in all the books for shocks specs are not correct so I had to get them custom made. They were surprisingly affordable.

DRAGOONRANCH

06-22-2013, 07:55 PM

cool beans

85cj7

07-08-2013, 03:28 PM

Got it registered, title transfered and road worthy after a nearly 30 year hiatus from the road.

I couldn't be happier to be driving it around. . . although it rides, brakes and turns like a tank.

Drove it nearly 100-miles around Dallas this weekend and up to Wylie for a Fourth of July Car show.

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/rkblankenship/IMG_0062_zps44c019b1.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/rkblankenship/media/IMG_0062_zps44c019b1.jpg.html)

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http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/rkblankenship/IMG_0070_zps20c2c04a.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/rkblankenship/media/IMG_0070_zps20c2c04a.jpg.html)

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I ordered a new steering gear box for it this weekend. The seals are screwed and the worm gear is very worn.

85cj7

07-08-2013, 03:33 PM

You should look at re-gearing that rear end to something that won't have the engine screaming at 55mph. I bet you could find a used set of gears pretty cheap, like for $22, just make sure you count the teeth. :flipoff2:

Top speed is about 40-45mph. I don't trust the steering and brakes beyond that right now. A new steering gear box and disk brakes will go a long way.

AggieTJ2007

07-08-2013, 04:10 PM

Why don't you paint the hood in brown primer so it matches, or at least paint the whole truck the same color.

85cj7

07-08-2013, 04:40 PM

I'm gonna paint the cab cap and cowl black so that it has a two-tone theme, just ran out of time. The hood had a large dent in the nose, broken emblem and was very wavy from years of use. I spent a few days smoothing out the steel with a hammer and dolly and then filling in the imperfections with glaze, fillable primer and some flat black enamel. Gotta do a section at a time. The cowl and cab cap has its fair share of dents and dings that will need to be addressed as well.

FJAggie07

07-08-2013, 04:48 PM

Why don't you paint the hood in brown primer so it matches, or at least paint the whole truck the same color.

I say no hood!

http://images3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20091230024247/worldofcars/images/f/f0/Mater_800x600.jpg

85cj7

07-08-2013, 04:59 PM

http://dallas.craigslist.org/ndf/cto/3913468552.html

I say no hood!

http://images3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20091230024247/worldofcars/images/f/f0/Mater_800x600.jpg

FJAggie07

07-08-2013, 05:20 PM

http://dallas.craigslist.org/ndf/cto/3913468552.html

Wow, just wow...

and It is sad that the ad tempts me so...

colman

07-08-2013, 10:36 PM

do matching front hubcaps come eventually? glad to see its making progress

85cj7

07-09-2013, 07:42 AM

do matching front hubcaps come eventually? glad to see its making progress

Thanks.
Yes, one of the hubcaps is Chevy the other GMC. Also the front wheels and tires are original (15" two piece wheels and tubed tires). The rears must have been damaged at some time and swapped out for 16" one piece steel wheels with tubeless tires.

Eventually it will get new 16" steel wheels on all 4 corners and white wall coker radial tires with chrome Chevy era hubcaps.

85cj7

08-19-2013, 08:07 PM

I've been slowly taking it apart and putting it back together.

The door latches were replaced so now it only takes one try to latch the door instead of 20.
http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/rkblankenship/20130819_193603_zps3197e13b.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/rkblankenship/media/20130819_193603_zps3197e13b.jpg.html)
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The steering gear box was pulled and rebuilt. The one that was in my truck had a broken steering shaft (splined and threaded portion near the steering wheel). So I pieced together one good box and shaft assembly from 3 junkers I got off CL. Also refurbished the steering wheel and all the interior firewall rubber.
http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/rkblankenship/20130819_193641_zpsdec3fc01.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/rkblankenship/media/20130819_193641_zpsdec3fc01.jpg.html)
http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/rkblankenship/20130819_193629_zpse86b5645.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/rkblankenship/media/20130819_193629_zpse86b5645.jpg.html)

The steering gear box takes a special grease (leveling grease) which I could only find through John-Deere and which is basically a mix of chassis grease and 80w gear lube. It's strange stuff.
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The rubber brake hoses were replaced and all the bearing/hub/brake assemblies were taken apart.
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The front passenger side bearings were screwed.
http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/rkblankenship/20130819_194135_zpsfcb9775e.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/rkblankenship/media/20130819_194135_zpsfcb9775e.jpg.html)
http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/rkblankenship/20130819_194121_zpsdebac563.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/rkblankenship/media/20130819_194121_zpsdebac563.jpg.html)
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Both front drums and both rear drums were screwed.
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85cj7

08-19-2013, 08:07 PM

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Both front wheel cylinders were screwed.
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Everything got soaked in industrial degreaser for a day or two. Then into a 10% vinegar bath of two to three days which stripped all the rust off. Then everything got a fresh coat of paint.
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The brake drum hardware was screwed.
http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/rkblankenship/20130819_193857_zpsdcb92bf5.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/rkblankenship/media/20130819_193857_zpsdcb92bf5.jpg.html)

The front steering kingpins were screwed and rusted into the spindles. A 20-ton press and an oxy-acetylene torch got them moving.
http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/rkblankenship/20130819_193713_zps73504edd.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/rkblankenship/media/20130819_193713_zps73504edd.jpg.html)

Cleaned and painted front I-beam. New u-bolts and new king pin bushings and thrust bearings.
http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/rkblankenship/20130819_193458_zps9d5420c4.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/rkblankenship/media/20130819_193458_zps9d5420c4.jpg.html)

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DRAGOONRANCH

08-20-2013, 06:49 AM

Looking good.

85cj7

11-09-2013, 08:23 PM

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/rkblankenship/20131109_183618_zps9b389cbe.jpg

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/rkblankenship/20131109_183558_zpse7fa8c50.jpg

I pulled the tank and found rust and old epoxy from a ****ty fix. I'm gonna replace it.
http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/rkblankenship/20131109_183728_zps25aa4f13.jpg

That's an interesting fix for a broken float.
http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/rkblankenship/20131109_183533_zps4ec857a6.jpg

85cj7

11-18-2013, 10:44 PM

All new fuel system. New flex lines. Cleaned hard lines. New tank. New sending unit. New filler neck. New sending unit wiring harness to gauge. Dealer option fuel filter installed. Rebuilt fuel pump.

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/rkblankenship/20131118_213755_zpsb443d3ba.jpg

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/rkblankenship/20131118_213715_zps4662968d.jpg

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/rkblankenship/20131118_213622_zps48765d68.jpg

85cj7

12-23-2013, 06:42 PM

Front worn suspension compenents.

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/rkblankenship/20131223_135436_zpscwndrkf7.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/rkblankenship/media/20131223_135436_zpscwndrkf7.jpg.html)

New.

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/rkblankenship/20131223_135719_zpsrh72fscy.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/rkblankenship/media/20131223_135719_zpsrh72fscy.jpg.html)

Disassembled spring pack.

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/rkblankenship/20131223_162618_zpsbw3en5d0.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/rkblankenship/media/20131223_162618_zpsbw3en5d0.jpg.html)

After a 48-hour vinegar soak and degreasor.

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Put back together.

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/rkblankenship/20131223_161354_zpspzm9mfem.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/rkblankenship/media/20131223_161354_zpspzm9mfem.jpg.html)

85cj7

01-02-2014, 12:15 AM

New wheels. 16"x6" with 0.5" backspacing.

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/rkblankenship/20140101_150409_zpsamsefixm.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/rkblankenship/media/20140101_150409_zpsamsefixm.jpg.html)

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85cj7

01-19-2014, 06:35 PM

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85cj7

01-28-2014, 02:53 PM

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DRAGOONRANCH

01-28-2014, 05:58 PM

It'll do wicked burnouts now!!!

85cj7

02-01-2014, 09:36 PM

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http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/rkblankenship/20140131_160115_zpspr6cljmh.jpg

Sparling

02-01-2014, 10:43 PM

What color are you going to go with when you get that far?

85cj7

02-02-2014, 10:00 PM

What color are you going to go with when you get that far?

I want to stick close to an original '56 color scheme. I'm not going back to the original golden yellow though (first offered for trucks in 1956).

Some other original options I'm thinking of are. . .

forest green - http://vehicle.images.autoferret.s3.amazonaws.com/H255K016968_1.jpg

dusk rose - http://imgc.classistatic.com/cps/poc/130328/080r1/0004j15_27.jpeg

TexTJ209

02-03-2014, 10:11 AM

Dusk Rose. Yes.

DRAGOONRANCH

02-05-2014, 10:26 AM

davido

02-13-2014, 02:15 AM

Silver is what I'm looking for. Or white. Make it happen. :)

robertf03

02-13-2014, 02:23 AM

Silver? I don't think that was a color in the 1956 box of crayolas

85cj7

02-24-2014, 09:00 PM

Rebuilt 35amp generator.

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/rkblankenship/IMG_0084_zps0bac5316.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/rkblankenship/media/IMG_0084_zps0bac5316.jpg.html)

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/rkblankenship/20140224_193810_zpsvszcqura.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/rkblankenship/media/20140224_193810_zpsvszcqura.jpg.html)

Fredo

02-25-2014, 12:04 AM

Silver? I don't think that was a color in the 1956 box of crayolas

Chevrolet had a silver paint code in 1930.

It was a stove enamel, so I doubt the metallics looked anything like modern silver paints. In 1956 Chevy came out with Inca Silver in the cars, but the trucks didn't get that color. Granite Grey was the color code available in 56, but I don't think it had any metallics in it. The trucks didn't get a silver color until 66.

I'm thinking something like this. Maroon, possibly flat, and take about a foot out of the height, and then throw some whitewalls at it.

19532

85cj7

02-25-2014, 06:03 PM

Awesome photoshop skills Fred, Thanks!

I already lowered the front 1.5" and the rear 2". White wall radials are the eventual plan. I think I want to go with the chrome grill and chrome headlight bezels though.

I'm not convinced on the maroon though. Any chance you could make a few clicks and change it to forest green?:D

85cj7

02-25-2014, 06:07 PM

19533

19534

Fredo

02-25-2014, 09:13 PM

I halfass added some chrome hubcaps to go with the green.

19535

AggieTJ2007

02-25-2014, 10:59 PM

http://www.droppedaxles.com/CHEVY_AXLES.html#TXTOBJ7D8154322312261

sam_hodnett

02-26-2014, 09:16 AM

I like the maroon, but the green looks pretty good too.

Hellbent

02-26-2014, 12:50 PM

wouldnt a flat maroon look a lot like primer?

Fredo

02-26-2014, 07:22 PM

No.

85cj7

03-08-2014, 07:52 PM

Rebuilt the instrument cluster.

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/rkblankenship/odometerpanel_zps117d32cf.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/rkblankenship/media/odometerpanel_zps117d32cf.jpg.html)

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/rkblankenship/20140308_184548_zpshnmxewdu.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/rkblankenship/media/20140308_184548_zpshnmxewdu.jpg.html)

85cj7

03-10-2014, 09:20 AM

New bed side angles strips.

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/rkblankenship/20140309_165833_zpskshpjuxs.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/rkblankenship/media/20140309_165833_zpskshpjuxs.jpg.html)

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/rkblankenship/20140309_165758_zpspzg8rvie.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/rkblankenship/media/20140309_165758_zpspzg8rvie.jpg.html)

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/rkblankenship/20140309_165916_zpsbgekonmd.jpg

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/rkblankenship/20140309_165848_zpsqcvcvks5.jpg

tommy53002

03-10-2014, 10:13 AM

Did you rebuild the cluster yourself? It turned out good.

85cj7

03-10-2014, 10:18 AM

Did you rebuild the cluster yourself? It turned out good.

Thanks. Ya, I did it myself. Everything but the chrome bezel is original. The aftermarket support for these trucks is great. . .maybe better then Jeeps. The gauge faces and dial rings are replacement decals and the speed increments were touched up with model paint.

85cj7

03-10-2014, 05:00 PM

The bed is getting closer. New sheet metal and the body work has begun.

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/rkblankenship/20140310_155354_zps3iae7xgd.jpg

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/rkblankenship/20140310_155331_zps2nybyyzx.jpg

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/rkblankenship/20140310_155302_zpsiixsmunt.jpg

85cj7

03-22-2014, 06:45 PM

I have a running/driving truck again, well kinda.

Rebuilt rear suspension, rear Eaton HO72 axle, and 2 piece driveshaft (new u-joints and center support bearing).
http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/rkblankenship/20140322_182547_zpsdzwu1zf0.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/rkblankenship/media/20140322_182547_zpsdzwu1zf0.jpg.html)

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/rkblankenship/20140322_182559_zpsol4wfi8m.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/rkblankenship/media/20140322_182559_zpsol4wfi8m.jpg.html)

Repainted the upper dash black and the dash face a matching interior grey. Also replaced the light switch, dimmer floor switch, ignition switch, cigarette lighter and the rebuilt instrument cluster with working lights.

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/rkblankenship/20140322_182615_zps6k5vqmob.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/rkblankenship/media/20140322_182615_zps6k5vqmob.jpg.html)

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/rkblankenship/20140322_182639_zpscft7i4h9.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/rkblankenship/media/20140322_182639_zpscft7i4h9.jpg.html)

New battery box and hold down. All new wiring harness for the entire truck. New battery cables and grounds. New voltage regulator and resistor. New paper element air filter.

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/rkblankenship/20140322_182706_zpsqpd0xcfu.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/rkblankenship/media/20140322_182706_zpsqpd0xcfu.jpg.html)

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/rkblankenship/20140322_182733_zpsbwlek15x.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/rkblankenship/media/20140322_182733_zpsbwlek15x.jpg.html)

DRAGOONRANCH

03-24-2014, 08:54 PM

1. Wire you up an inverter.

2. Plug in Hairdryer and duct tape to intake

3. ????

4. Profit! (i.e. instant boost!)

:flipoff2:

Sparling

03-24-2014, 08:55 PM

leafblower

Fredo

03-24-2014, 11:02 PM

That thing is in serious need of some more paint in the engine bay and some cloth style wire loom.

colman

03-26-2014, 07:41 PM

lots of progress. keep it up

85cj7

04-25-2014, 08:48 PM

Fender Rust:
http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/rkblankenship/20140425_192108_zpssu2wv31d.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/rkblankenship/media/20140425_192108_zpssu2wv31d.jpg.html)

Cab Corner Rust:
http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/rkblankenship/20140425_192006_zpsxjlftlaw.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/rkblankenship/media/20140425_192006_zpsxjlftlaw.jpg.html)

Antenna hole patch
http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/rkblankenship/20140425_192248_zps4wby9wza.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/rkblankenship/media/20140425_192248_zps4wby9wza.jpg.html)

New cab corners, welded in and smoothed over with seam sealer
http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/rkblankenship/20140425_191853_zpsaqf1l7ia.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/rkblankenship/media/20140425_191853_zpsaqf1l7ia.jpg.html)

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/rkblankenship/20140425_191844_zps1rmygeec.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/rkblankenship/media/20140425_191844_zps1rmygeec.jpg.html)

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/rkblankenship/20140425_191907_zpsunoce9mp.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/rkblankenship/media/20140425_191907_zpsunoce9mp.jpg.html)

Fender patch
http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/rkblankenship/20140425_191925_zps8njgpscd.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/rkblankenship/media/20140425_191925_zps8njgpscd.jpg.html)

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/rkblankenship/20140425_192229_zpsvo6ddv9b.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/rkblankenship/media/20140425_192229_zpsvo6ddv9b.jpg.html)

One step at a time. . . .

Fredo

05-15-2014, 12:34 AM

Somehow I missed this until now.

Is the bear? Is the guy?

I don't understand why you would use seam sealer in the middle of a panel. If you are worried about the weld area being sealed, you should use a poly primer, or an epoxy coating.

85cj7

05-15-2014, 06:39 AM

Ya that was my attempt. I guess an epoxy would have been better. I haven't had anytime to work on it in the last month between work and moving houses. A good sanding will remove most of the sealer. . . . Did I mention I am not a body guy.

Sharpe

05-15-2014, 08:10 AM

Where are you moving?

Seth

05-16-2014, 09:37 PM

I was wondering about the seam sealer, too. I'm no expert so I didn't say anything. Figured you had researched it somewhere.

85cj7

01-06-2015, 02:05 PM

New replacement doors located, rust repaired and hung/fitted doors.

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/rkblankenship/2015-01-06%2012.43.09_zps5nwumano.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/rkblankenship/media/2015-01-06%2012.43.09_zps5nwumano.jpg.html)

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/rkblankenship/2015-01-06%2012.42.40_zpsmmkwxyb4.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/rkblankenship/media/2015-01-06%2012.42.40_zpsmmkwxyb4.jpg.html)

The passenger side cab corner had been 'tweaked' over the years leaving the door gaps too large and inconsistent. Before and after welding.

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/rkblankenship/20141121_141446_zpsut8vbfpm.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/rkblankenship/media/20141121_141446_zpsut8vbfpm.jpg.html)

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/rkblankenship/20141121_173418_zpspgjivdxx.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/rkblankenship/media/20141121_173418_zpspgjivdxx.jpg.html)

De-greased and threw some paint in the engine bay.

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/rkblankenship/20150106_123854_zpsbn61eid8.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/rkblankenship/media/20150106_123854_zpsbn61eid8.jpg.html)

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/rkblankenship/2015-01-06%2012.43.55_zpsh6fo8h21.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/rkblankenship/media/2015-01-06%2012.43.55_zpsh6fo8h21.jpg.html)

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/rkblankenship/2015-01-06%2012.43.38_zpslakmi9tb.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/rkblankenship/media/2015-01-06%2012.43.38_zpslakmi9tb.jpg.html)

Fredo

01-06-2015, 05:32 PM

MUCHO BUENO! That is starting to look like a truck again!

85cj7

03-11-2015, 01:43 PM

Dry fitting the wood in the bed. The bed is square and everything fits great. Time to prep for paint.

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/rkblankenship/2015-03-08%2011.21.13_zpssqxnl1r6.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/rkblankenship/media/2015-03-08%2011.21.13_zpssqxnl1r6.jpg.html)

Sharpe

03-11-2015, 09:22 PM

Crikey!!

tommy53002

03-12-2015, 07:58 AM

It's coming along good.

What color are you painting it?

sam_hodnett

03-12-2015, 08:28 AM

Nice work!

85cj7

03-12-2015, 08:48 AM

Thanks!

I'm at least going to get it to primer myself. Haven't decided if I'll apply the color or if I'll find a shop. I bought a quart of dark jade green metallic that I thought I would play around with.

85cj7

03-23-2015, 08:26 AM

More progress:

Before:

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/rkblankenship/20150322_164341_zpsnvljcdje.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/rkblankenship/media/20150322_164341_zpsnvljcdje.jpg.html)

After:

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/rkblankenship/20150322_192357_zps9kaajiel.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/rkblankenship/media/20150322_192357_zps9kaajiel.jpg.html)

zebvance

03-24-2015, 11:27 AM

Looks great, what type of wood did you end up using for the bed?

85cj7

03-24-2015, 02:59 PM

Thanks.

It is Oklahoma Red Oak from Mar-K.

http://www.hotrod.com/news/0904cct-mar-k-quality-parts/

zebvance

03-24-2015, 03:08 PM

Nice. looked like a soft wood from the picture but Im glad you used a hard wood. Really looks good.

85cj7

03-24-2015, 04:14 PM

Stock would have been white pine but I wanted something a little nicer and more durable. There are a million and one ways to stain/varnish the wood to get different effects. I'll have to play around with it.

cjwiththexj

03-24-2015, 07:32 PM

Damn! That door is clean! Nice work.

85cj7

03-29-2015, 07:49 PM

Installed.
http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/rkblankenship/20150329_192248_zpsyqi2mn9j.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/rkblankenship/media/20150329_192248_zpsyqi2mn9j.jpg.html)

85cj7

05-21-2015, 03:02 PM

I found a rather desirable 4.10 gear set (out of a '71 van) for the Eaton HO72 rear axle. The only problem is it is currently set up with a Detroit locker. With how long the wheel base is on this truck I don't see the locker causing too many problems. I guess worse case scenario is I try it for a while and if it sucks tear the two third members apart and combine the two. I think I could swap the open carrier I have into it if I had to. Any thoughts? It looks like there is some pitting on the ring gear but I'm not sure of the condition of my current 4.57 gears.....they could look the same or worse. Would you spend money on this gear set?

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/rkblankenship/image_zps1vbon5qo.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/rkblankenship/media/image_zps1vbon5qo.jpg.html)

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/rkblankenship/image2_zpse8ucth82.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/rkblankenship/media/image2_zpse8ucth82.jpg.html)

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/rkblankenship/image3_zpsfo2lp6v7.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/rkblankenship/media/image3_zpsfo2lp6v7.jpg.html)

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/rkblankenship/image4_zpsnabctknr.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/rkblankenship/media/image4_zpsnabctknr.jpg.html)

tommy53002

05-21-2015, 04:29 PM

I don't think it would be worth my effort just to switch from 4.57 gears to 4.10's. Is gearing really an issue?

85cj7

05-22-2015, 08:59 AM

It's a very desirable swap for the big bolt chevy guys. The highest ratio these axles were offered in was 4.10s and since they have removable third members it is very easy to swap them over. Just pull the shafts, pull the third, install the new third, and install the shafts. It can be done in an hour. The swap would drop the engine by about 400 RPMs at 45mph.

I'm wondering if the Detroit would be a pain in the a$$.

85cj7

05-22-2015, 09:10 AM

http://www.stovebolt.com/techtips/axles/1%20Ton%20Upgrade/

Sparling

05-22-2015, 01:19 PM

You still have the original 6 cylinder right? I'm thinking with how little power it makes, the Detroit won't be bothersome.

85cj7

05-22-2015, 03:24 PM

You still have the original 6 cylinder right? I'm thinking with how little power it makes, the Detroit won't be bothersome.

Correct, the original 235 inline six.

These are the published numbers:

Maximum Brake Horsepower: 140 @ 4200 RPM

Maximum Torque Lbs.Ft. @ RPM: 210 @ 2400

I don't think they are anywhere close.

Seth

05-22-2015, 10:02 PM

85cj7

05-23-2015, 10:27 AM

It's a few hour drive, so no shipping. I think I can get the axle for a few hundred dollars.

Seth

05-26-2015, 12:23 PM

are you positive its the right ratio?

jerryg79

05-26-2015, 01:16 PM

Fool me once!

85cj7

10-19-2015, 10:23 AM

I got the bed in high build primer sealer this weekend. Three coats and then finished sanding up to 500-grit. I'll try to get some pics of the current coat but it looks really nice and should laydown nicely after two coats of black primer and three coats of color. I did get a test panel shot in color and am really happy with the selection. I'll try to get some pics of the test panel as well.

The cab still needs some body work on the rear quarters and about a days worth of finish sanding to prep for the high build primer sealer. It looks like rain next weekend so I should have time to finish the body work on the cab before the next nice stretch of weather for paint. Paint should be done in the next 3-4 weeks and then re-assembly can begin.

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/rkblankenship/FullSizeRender_1_zpsxycfl468.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/rkblankenship/media/FullSizeRender_1_zpsxycfl468.jpg.html)

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/rkblankenship/FullSizeRender_zpskbh1ste0.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/rkblankenship/media/FullSizeRender_zpskbh1ste0.jpg.html)

85cj7

10-19-2015, 02:02 PM

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/rkblankenship/20151019_125932_zpsq9blbyzl.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/rkblankenship/media/20151019_125932_zpsq9blbyzl.jpg.html)

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/rkblankenship/20151019_125651_zps2hvpgsks.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/rkblankenship/media/20151019_125651_zps2hvpgsks.jpg.html)

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/rkblankenship/20151019_125620_zps6wibkaat.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/rkblankenship/media/20151019_125620_zps6wibkaat.jpg.html)

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/rkblankenship/20151019_125609_zpsdllqervl.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/rkblankenship/media/20151019_125609_zpsdllqervl.jpg.html)

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/rkblankenship/20151019_125852_zps5sdbhwhi.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/rkblankenship/media/20151019_125852_zps5sdbhwhi.jpg.html)

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/rkblankenship/20151019_125847_zpstgkbivel.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/rkblankenship/media/20151019_125847_zpstgkbivel.jpg.html)

tommy53002

10-20-2015, 08:04 AM

Looks good. I like the new color.

davido

10-28-2015, 02:38 PM

Looking good. White was the color I wanted though. :)

85cj7

11-03-2015, 03:15 PM

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/rkblankenship/20151102_165411_zpsyc1s29zw.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/rkblankenship/media/20151102_165411_zpsyc1s29zw.jpg.html)

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/rkblankenship/20151102_165456_zpsvxyxtbil.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/rkblankenship/media/20151102_165456_zpsvxyxtbil.jpg.html)

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/rkblankenship/20151102_165508_zps66emqv6m.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/rkblankenship/media/20151102_165508_zps66emqv6m.jpg.html)

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/rkblankenship/20151102_200808_zpst3btchuy.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/rkblankenship/media/20151102_200808_zpst3btchuy.jpg.html)

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/rkblankenship/20151102_200846_zpsazonf3xy.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/rkblankenship/media/20151102_200846_zpsazonf3xy.jpg.html)

davido

11-06-2015, 01:51 PM

Wow! That's going to be cool when it's all done.

85cj7

11-06-2015, 02:38 PM

Wow! That's going to be cool when it's all done.

Thanks Dave. It has taken many hours of work to get it to this point.

85cj7

11-17-2015, 06:11 PM

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/rkblankenship/IMG_5212_zpsmo4gi9xs.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/rkblankenship/media/IMG_5212_zpsmo4gi9xs.jpg.html)

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/rkblankenship/20151110_210143_zpsy5hancvo.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/rkblankenship/media/20151110_210143_zpsy5hancvo.jpg.html)

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/rkblankenship/20151110_210153_zpsahsbtv4r.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/rkblankenship/media/20151110_210153_zpsahsbtv4r.jpg.html)

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/rkblankenship/20151111_205235_zps0oauzee1.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/rkblankenship/media/20151111_205235_zps0oauzee1.jpg.html)

85cj7

11-17-2015, 06:16 PM

I have a few more days of this........

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/rkblankenship/IMG_1808_zpspxfv49or.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/rkblankenship/media/IMG_1808_zpspxfv49or.jpg.html)

Block sanding sucks. I found some small dents that escaped me before the high build primer so I will have to hit those with some glaze and then re-shoot a few patches of high build primer. Then block sand again, one coat of the primer sealer, then three coats of color. This is a single stage - no clear.

Sharpe

11-17-2015, 07:36 PM

How are you drying out your air supply?

85cj7

11-17-2015, 09:35 PM

Two desiccant filters. The first at the outlet to the compressor tank is a craftsman unit with a particulate filter screen and settling chamber that I fill with desiccant pellets. The second unit is a HB unit that is attached to the base of the spray gun. It is filled with desiccant pellets as well. The desiccant pellets change from blue to pink when they are spent....which is about three refills with the spray gun (20 ounce capacity).

85cj7

11-17-2015, 09:36 PM

I also drain and refill the tank before each spray session.

Fredo

11-18-2015, 05:12 PM

Wait.....you painted the bed on a different day from the cab? That's a no no with metallics.

Fredo

11-18-2015, 05:16 PM

Also, I think I remember asking you this before, but did you pull the fenders,hood, doors to cut in the jams with color before shooting the outside?

85cj7

11-18-2015, 05:58 PM

Wait.....you painted the bed on a different day from the cab? That's a no no with metallics.

Ya, I had to. Not enough room in the garage to spray both at the same time.

85cj7

11-18-2015, 06:01 PM

Also, I think I remember asking you this before, but did you pull the fenders,hood, doors to cut in the jams with color before shooting the outside?

I haven't gotten to color on the cab yet. The cab is much more work than the bed for reasons like this. Things that can come off will......

Yes, the jams will be painted before the outside body.

I know it will not be perfect but I'm trying to do the best with what time/money/facilities I have available to me.

Fredo

11-20-2015, 11:16 AM

KrazyKarl02

11-20-2015, 05:11 PM

Why are you not going with a clear coat?

85cj7

11-23-2015, 11:54 AM

I get it. A two car garage can fill up pretty quick when painting. You pretty much have to be a paint ninja.

Are you planning on wetsanding and buffing this after you spray it, or just run with it as is?

Only if it needs it....I'm hoping not.

Why are you not going with a clear coat?

The single stage paint from Summit doesn't require a clear coat but they do list it as optional. I'm pretty happy with the results I got on the bed so I guess I don't see a need for the extra work.

85cj7

11-23-2015, 11:55 AM

I worked on the hood and fender emblems this weekend. It is amazing what a new coat of paint and chrome polishing will do.

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/rkblankenship/20151121_134926_zpskm3pgm92.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/rkblankenship/media/20151121_134926_zpskm3pgm92.jpg.html)

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/rkblankenship/20151121_134953_zpswt226ofr.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/rkblankenship/media/20151121_134953_zpswt226ofr.jpg.html)

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/rkblankenship/2015-11-21%2018.26.08_zpsibw3eytt.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/rkblankenship/media/2015-11-21%2018.26.08_zpsibw3eytt.jpg.html)

85cj7

12-27-2015, 04:58 PM

I pulled one leaf from the front spring packs and two leafs from the rear packs. It brought the truck down a little more than 1/4 inch in the front and a little more than 1/2 inch in the rear. I can't go any lower with the stock suspension/steering/i-beam.
http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/rkblankenship/20151226_145251_zpshvogv5pi.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/rkblankenship/media/20151226_145251_zpshvogv5pi.jpg.html)

Fredo

12-28-2015, 10:32 AM

http://www.droppedaxles.com/CHEVY_AXLES.html#TXTOBJ7D8154322312261

85cj7

02-06-2016, 04:51 PM

I finally got the temp gauge working....all the gauges and dash lights now work.....first time since I've owned it and probably in a long time.
http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/rkblankenship/20160206_151317_zpsres0njf0.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/rkblankenship/media/20160206_151317_zpsres0njf0.jpg.html)

Also installed the new horn button and button retainer....neither were there when I bought it.
http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/rkblankenship/20160206_152125_zps9apmhggv.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/rkblankenship/media/20160206_152125_zps9apmhggv.jpg.html)

85cj7

03-14-2016, 11:55 AM

I got the full moon dish center caps fitted. It took some grinding on the steel wheels to make a sufficient 'lip' for the caps to 'snap' onto. The steel wheels will be color matched green with the body.

The body work is also complete. The entire cab has been blocked and small pinholes filled. It is ready for a final cleaning, masking, and paint.

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/rkblankenship/20160313_163537_zpsex7m0umo.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/rkblankenship/media/20160313_163537_zpsex7m0umo.jpg.html)

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/rkblankenship/20160313_163547_zpsgmldv192.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/rkblankenship/media/20160313_163547_zpsgmldv192.jpg.html)

tommy53002

03-15-2016, 07:58 AM

Looks good. When do you plan to paint?

85cj7

03-15-2016, 08:41 AM

Sometime during the next 3-4 weeks. My weekends are filling up fast though.

stx4wheeler

04-05-2016, 08:50 PM

Looks good

Seth

04-10-2016, 07:22 PM

So?

85cj7

05-23-2016, 04:35 PM

So?

Well, it took longer than expected but....here it is.

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/rkblankenship/20160523_080723_zpso6caucsg.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/rkblankenship/media/20160523_080723_zpso6caucsg.jpg.html)

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/rkblankenship/20160523_080711_zpsfuok8yo2.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/rkblankenship/media/20160523_080711_zpsfuok8yo2.jpg.html)

Better pics to come. I quickly snapped these this morning.

85cj7

05-24-2016, 11:16 AM

Bed sitting on the frame.

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/rkblankenship/IMG_1674_zps1sex2jhd.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/rkblankenship/media/IMG_1674_zps1sex2jhd.jpg.html)

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/rkblankenship/IMG_7354_zpsjlp1gvjy.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/rkblankenship/media/IMG_7354_zpsjlp1gvjy.jpg.html)

AggieTJ2007

05-25-2016, 11:48 AM

Looks good, I like that color when I see it all together

85cj7

05-31-2016, 11:48 AM

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/rkblankenship/20160529_204734_zpsssbpgkvy.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/rkblankenship/media/20160529_204734_zpsssbpgkvy.jpg.html)

85cj7

06-14-2016, 08:51 AM

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/rkblankenship/2016-06-01%2021.06.05_zpsaps4gjm9.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/rkblankenship/media/2016-06-01%2021.06.05_zpsaps4gjm9.jpg.html)

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/rkblankenship/2016-06-12%2014.31.28_zps5hynf0rp.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/rkblankenship/media/2016-06-12%2014.31.28_zps5hynf0rp.jpg.html)

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/rkblankenship/20160612_142659_zpskawtolmw.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/rkblankenship/media/20160612_142659_zpskawtolmw.jpg.html)

tommy53002

06-14-2016, 12:30 PM

It's coming along nicely!

colman

06-14-2016, 04:29 PM

85cj7

06-15-2016, 10:53 AM

so would you paint a vehicle yourself after all that work or send it to a shop..... i have a 66 bronco and a 67 mustang that will be ready for paint the first of next year most likely and considering doing it myself. I have always stayed away from painting anything past a rattle can.

I'm fairly certain I will never paint a vehicle again. I have learned from this experience that painting takes patience and dedication to detail that is difficult for me to maintain. However, there is some amazing sort of satisfaction in putting down the spray gun and seeing the transformation. I don't know of another part of building a car where there is so much visual change in such a small amount of time as actually spraying the paint.....it's the months of body work, surface prep, and masking that I am not in a hurry to do again.

With that said, I don't know of another service that could have done the quality of work I achieved for anywhere around a similar price. When I was researching it last year I was amazed at the price of a quality paint job. $10k plus was not unusual. What I have as a finished product is certainly better than a Maaco $1000 paint job and the ability to say you did it yourself is pretty cool.

85cj7

06-15-2016, 11:02 AM

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/rkblankenship/20160614_125221_zps1felpkq3.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/rkblankenship/media/20160614_125221_zps1felpkq3.jpg.html)

sam_hodnett

06-24-2016, 11:59 PM

I'm fairly certain I will never paint a vehicle again. I have learned from this experience that painting takes patience and dedication to detail that is difficult for me to maintain. However, there is some amazing sort of satisfaction in putting down the spray gun and seeing the transformation. I don't know of another part of building a car where there is so much visual change in such a small amount of time as actually spraying the paint.....it's the months of body work, surface prep, and masking that I am not in a hurry to do again.

With that said, I don't know of another service that could have done the quality of work I achieved for anywhere around a similar price. When I was researching it last year I was amazed at the price of a quality paint job. $10k plus was not unusual. What I have as a finished product is certainly better than a Maaco $1000 paint job and the ability to say you did it yourself is pretty cool.

I agree with this, painting is a very satisfying job. No amount of prep brings the visual satisfaction that painting does. From the short amount of time that I worked in a body shop, I quickly realized that I would never fully paint a vehicle by myself, there are just too many things that can go wrong without a booth, and experience.

85cj7

06-27-2016, 08:56 AM

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/rkblankenship/FullSizeRender_2_zpsmjgnpqyy.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/rkblankenship/media/FullSizeRender_2_zpsmjgnpqyy.jpg.html)

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/rkblankenship/FullSizeRender_1_zps25o8upvb.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/rkblankenship/media/FullSizeRender_1_zps25o8upvb.jpg.html)

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/rkblankenship/Truck_zpsagrtlgeh.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/rkblankenship/media/Truck_zpsagrtlgeh.jpg.html)

85cj7

06-27-2016, 09:08 AM

After bolting up the rear bumper I didn't like how far out it stuck. This truck never had a stock rear bumper on it before. It had an I-beam custom farm type bumper on it when I bought it.

I decided to slot the holes in the brackets where they bolt to the frame. It ended up sucking the bumper in about an inch or more. It looks much better.

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/rkblankenship/2016-06-25%2017.57.38_zpsuj6jun0l.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/rkblankenship/media/2016-06-25%2017.57.38_zpsuj6jun0l.jpg.html)

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/rkblankenship/2016-06-25%2017.56.52_zpsilg78fqo.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/rkblankenship/media/2016-06-25%2017.56.52_zpsilg78fqo.jpg.html)

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/rkblankenship/2016-06-25%2017.56.07_zpslmtcjkge.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/rkblankenship/media/2016-06-25%2017.56.07_zpslmtcjkge.jpg.html)

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/rkblankenship/2016-06-25%2017.55.23_zpsonpihlzi.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/rkblankenship/media/2016-06-25%2017.55.23_zpsonpihlzi.jpg.html)