Coadster32 793 #251 Posted August 3, 2015 Really frickin' nice!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,041 #253 Posted August 4, 2015 Been thinking of adding some wood to the bed on the rails and came out with this. I think it kinda needs something to sort of raise the body line as the cab is so much taller than the bed. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 19,580 #254 Posted August 4, 2015 The wood sides look great ....but that shiny new rear bumper needs a bit of patina on it. .Mike....... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,945 #255 Posted August 4, 2015 I like it's original lines...sans wood. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SALTYWRIGHT 859 #256 Posted August 4, 2015 THE WOOD LOOKS VERY GOOD. HAVE WHEEL HORSE NAME PAINTED ON THEM. RUSS 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,041 #257 Posted August 4, 2015 THE WOOD LOOKS VERY GOOD. HAVE WHEEL HORSE NAME PAINTED ON THEM. RUSS Russ-Funny you say that because I have been seriously considering have a woodworker carve something in the wood. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken B 3,116 #258 Posted August 4, 2015 The wood sides look great ....but that shiny new rear bumper needs a bit of patina on it. .Mike....... I got to drive Steve's truck briefly yesterday. All I can say is I REALLY REALLY want one now! It runs and drives like a dream.. The way trucks are supposed to run and drive! I plan to drive it and in it much more in the near future... I told Steve a nice new set of factory original Chevy hub caps would really tie in the sexy new chrome bumpers... I think Steve will be doing lots of be-boppin around in Old Red.... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coadster32 793 #259 Posted August 6, 2015 THE WOOD LOOKS VERY GOOD. HAVE WHEEL HORSE NAME PAINTED ON THEM. RUSS Russ-Funny you say that because I have been seriously considering have a woodworker carve something in the wood. Great idea on the carving.!I'd vote for getting it done, and then making it look old and dirty. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grnlark 479 #260 Posted August 13, 2015 Love it Steve and I like the wood sides - but what if you recreated the wood sides from some old distressed boards to match the patina of the truck? Either way its awesome 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,041 #261 Posted August 13, 2015 Love it Steve and I like the wood sides - but what if you recreated the wood sides from some old distressed boards to match the patina of the truck? Either way its awesome Matt,the pics only show the bare wood. I cleared it to match the new bed wood. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wrightorchid 261 #262 Posted August 18, 2015 looks fantastic. My dad had a 51 3100, with a 216 in it. Nothing special, but fun. I wish I had some of the cars now we had growing up. We also had 37 ford business coupe and 50 ford woodie, mostly unrestored, or in progress when sold off. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,041 #263 Posted August 21, 2015 With all this farm truck posts going on I thought I would show some final pics of my truck. Was waiting to install the repop front hood emblem and rear reverse light to call it done. Only other thing I "may" do is to have it clear coated but for sure not this year. Ken and I will be dragging our old vintage boats to the next outboard meet in September behind these. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,945 #264 Posted August 21, 2015 I see a little shine showing on that patina... been using wax, or extra virgin olive oil? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fireman 1,021 #265 Posted August 21, 2015 I see a little shine showing on that patina... been using wax, or extra virgin olive oil? Now that's funny right there! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,041 #266 Posted August 22, 2015 No wax or oil. I promise... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,945 #267 Posted August 22, 2015 (edited) Something new ??? Edited August 22, 2015 by AMC RULES 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,041 #268 Posted August 22, 2015 nothin,,,, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,041 #269 Posted March 5, 2016 So today I was able to finally spend some time in the barn changing the leaf springs and all the shackles and pins. They were original and needed to be changed due to wear. I decided to go with a lower spring that lowers the truck 3". I really like the new stance. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 38,965 #270 Posted March 5, 2016 Us old guys appreciate the lower stance as well 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,945 #271 Posted March 5, 2016 Driving that to the big show? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neil 2,398 #272 Posted March 6, 2016 Steve, I have loved watching this thread developed over the last couple of years & I am delighted for you at how awesome your Chevy has turned out, here's now looking forward to seeing Some summery pics of the ole girl cruising the highways. I have a few pics of my little English version of the Chevy , my 1968 morris minor pickup. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheelin'theSky 57 #274 Posted March 11, 2016 Sure, I know their truck was a Ford, but whenever I see old red pickups like this, the Sanford and Son theme runs through my head. Ba ba ba badda... Sorry, there are lots of posts so I apologize if there was already a Fred Sanford shoutout. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 38,965 #275 Posted March 11, 2016 Fred approves!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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