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that only works for 2 bulb system .i have 4 bulb

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Still have to do the other side.
http://belair.smugmug.com/Other/1965..._171226-XL.jpg

http://belair.smugmug.com/Other/1965..._171241-XL.jpg

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This is where I went overboard. Porterbuilt front, I got mine in a box awaiting powder coat and install.

http://carphotos2.cardomain.com/imag...7842_large.jpg

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Filled seams.
http://carphotos2.cardomain.com/imag...4978_large.jpg
http://carphotos4.cardomain.com/imag...5148_large.jpg

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WHAT are you using for hinges on your tailgate??? Pictures?

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Check out my build page 80.
http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...327644&page=80

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Suicide Doors on a '62:
Clint Eastwood Approved -- "That's One Bad Mamma Jamma... Dah dooo dooo dooo dah!" :metal:
Working on the drivers side now.

Post Pics of your 1960-1963 Chevrolet & GMC Pickups with Suicide Doors
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i like that ..way cool

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Made a hidden tow hitch behind the license plate, still a work in progress, have to wire in a trailer plug and cut down the license plate hook pin...but the general idea:



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Suicide Doors - Tilt Hood.
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8118/8...0dde1fa9_z.jpg
Coffin Interior Bed? The 2 Tone combo is very nice!
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3200/2...427_z.jpg?zz=1
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love the blue one .suicide door do it for me

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What color blue is the 62 ?
Looks like Mark Barbee's one.
Any body has more pics ?

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Marks truck is a '63.
http://www.markbarbee.com/pictures/c10/index.htm
http://www.customclassictrucks.com/f...0/viewall.html

His blue is...

.... the stark simplicity of the super-deep, pearl-blue paint applied by Jim Michaud of Phoenix. Jim started with House of Kolor's lime-green-colored DTM primer and didn't stop until the topcoat was a stunning HoK True Blue Pearl buried under a deep coating of HoK clear urethane.Read more:*http://www.customclassictrucks.com/f...#ixzz2TpZJkuvN
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I know about Barbee's paintjob , this blue looks different , less pearl i think.
Does anybody have different pics from the blue one , or a link ?
It would be much appreciated. :metal:

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here are a few things i havent seen done before

i used the column shifter to actuate a ball valve for my air horns
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3800/...0b1dc583_b.jpg

made a dash extension/ trim piece and chopped down the column shift lever. also made a knob for it.
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3698/...2bd99396_b.jpg

made a box that all the switches are mounted into to make it harder to hotwire if someone tried to steal it.
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7300/...61667a22_b.jpg
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7425/...3222c190_b.jpg
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3680/...72fab72c_b.jpg

a folding wood bed floor
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5472/...e1d24b41_b.jpg
https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2879/...4108d5a7_b.jpg
https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2884/...c1d9f638_b.jpg

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Here is my tailgate. Opens from the side, no latches showing, no release latch or handle showing, and hidden hinges. Had the lettering done by an airbrush artist also. The box floor has no bolts in the strips, and no mounting bolts in the wood.

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http://i1.ytimg.com/vi/V53Xojw1HVE/maxresdefault.jpg
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/data/500/1037_3.jpg
http://www.barrett-jackson.com/stagi...terior_Web.jpg

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Stunning effect.
My refrigerator doesn't even look that sanitary....

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Even when I was a young slim feller, I don't think I could climb into that thing. And once I "shoe-horned" myself in there, I don't think I'd be able to sit up.
But it does look like a hoot...!

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I love this thread!

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I would love more info on what this under dash panel/dash extension panel is made from that looks fantastic.

-Panelrodder