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**Palf70Step** · 05-31-2003, 06:38 PM

It's getting that truck look back.....

Worked on modifing the 84 stepbed to fit the stock fenders. Once I finish the alignments, I get to break out the welder and fill in the old fender's holes.

After I ground off the 84's step lips had to play around getting the bugger on to line up. This is fun by yourself.

Here is passenger side, first one.

**Palf70Step** · 05-31-2003, 06:41 PM

Now for the driver's side. Since I was spraying to cover up the bare metal parts, thought I wpould play around a bit to see how the white would look on the truck. Still thinking of going that way.

The boss sorta suggested the farmer green is not an option. Still in the air though.

Oh well. Nice hot sweaty and productive day.

krue · 06-01-2003, 03:22 AM

Looking good!
I took the bed apart that I got the other day. Now I need to see if I can weld sheet metal any more! If I can then I need to piece together a good bed out of the two I have. At least my fenders are in good shape!
Anyways keep up the good work. I am gonna get down there soon, I promise!

dinnut · 06-01-2003, 03:25 AM

wish i had a step bed for the swb project. good luck! dont fill in the spare hole. get custom rims and stick one there...

67cst · 06-01-2003, 03:26 AM

How abouts are you going to fill your holes, i have a set of MINT pre 67 sides im using, i have to fill the holes and make a template out of my 67-72 sides to lay over, too bad my 67-72 sides arent mint cause it would save a ton of work, anyways i think im going to tack a little piece of thin gauge on one side then fill the hole then grind the thin gauge off then grind the welded side...is this the correct way to do it?

Derek

**Palf70Step** · 06-01-2003, 08:33 AM

Derek
That is the part I am still working on myself. Been a LONG time since I did any welding. Didn't have to much then, my dad was a master with metal and welding, so he did all that for me. I am thinking on the same lines. Heard if you use a penny or copper sheet, then you won't have as much to grind off on the one side. I'm going to be practicing on my old bed sides.

meathead95 · 06-02-2003, 05:56 PM

looks good bill are you putting a 20" on that tire cut out? I know you want to.

**Palf70Step** · 06-02-2003, 06:38 PM

Meathead.
Yeah it looks wild right now....Course there is like zippo weight back their now. But NO 20's

I can't afford a wheel that costs more than my whol truck.

I was thinking of some of thise mudder jobs you 4x4 guys use

05-31-2003, 06:38 PM	#1
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,748	More progress..... It's getting that truck look back..... Worked on modifing the 84 stepbed to fit the stock fenders. Once I finish the alignments, I get to break out the welder and fill in the old fender's holes. After I ground off the 84's step lips had to play around getting the bugger on to line up. This is fun by yourself. Here is passenger side, first one. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

05-31-2003, 06:41 PM	#2
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,748	Now for the driver's side. Since I was spraying to cover up the bare metal parts, thought I wpould play around a bit to see how the white would look on the truck. Still thinking of going that way. The boss sorta suggested the farmer green is not an option. Still in the air though. Oh well. Nice hot sweaty and productive day. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

06-01-2003, 03:22 AM	#3
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Looking good! I took the bed apart that I got the other day. Now I need to see if I can weld sheet metal any more! If I can then I need to piece together a good bed out of the two I have. At least my fenders are in good shape! Anyways keep up the good work. I am gonna get down there soon, I promise! __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

06-01-2003, 03:25 AM	#4
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	wish i had a step bed for the swb project. good luck! dont fill in the spare hole. get custom rims and stick one there... __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9"

06-01-2003, 03:26 AM	#5
67cst i love summertime Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Posts: 4,303	How abouts are you going to fill your holes, i have a set of MINT pre 67 sides im using, i have to fill the holes and make a template out of my 67-72 sides to lay over, too bad my 67-72 sides arent mint cause it would save a ton of work, anyways i think im going to tack a little piece of thin gauge on one side then fill the hole then grind the thin gauge off then grind the welded side...is this the correct way to do it? Derek __________________ 1967 shortbox stepside Chevy, 365 hp 327, th400. GLOVE BOX LIGHTS FORSALE, click link for info http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=273724

06-01-2003, 08:33 AM	#6
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,748	Derek That is the part I am still working on myself. Been a LONG time since I did any welding. Didn't have to much then, my dad was a master with metal and welding, so he did all that for me. I am thinking on the same lines. Heard if you use a penny or copper sheet, then you won't have as much to grind off on the one side. I'm going to be practicing on my old bed sides. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

06-02-2003, 05:56 PM	#7
meathead95 computer illiterate Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 6,446	looks good bill are you putting a 20" on that tire cut out? I know you want to. __________________ 72 2wd blazer 72 swb 4x4

06-02-2003, 06:38 PM	#8
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,748	Meathead. Yeah it looks wild right now....Course there is like zippo weight back their now. But NO 20's I can't afford a wheel that costs more than my whol truck. I was thinking of some of thise mudder jobs you 4x4 guys use __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!



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