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bigblock73 · 03-29-2011, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by 73gmc454

Thanks guys , I made a aluminum rear bumper filler panel today and painted it semigloss then mounted it up, also got the bumper mounted on for good I hope !

You stole my flippin idea! Damn.

Looks GREAT though!

73gmc454 · 03-29-2011, 11:37 PM

the bumper filler was easy too! You'll have to do a lil notch or bend for the licence plate light , thats the only issue I had ,

watahyahknow · 03-29-2011, 11:44 PM

you might need to drill a little hole in it to prevent any rainwater from puddling in there

bigblock73 · 03-29-2011, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by 73gmc454

the bumper filler was easy too! You'll have to do a lil notch or bend for the licence plate light , thats the only issue I had ,

Mine has been designed for a while, just need to get it cut and formed. I notched mine for the light. Does yours lay flat from bracket to bracket...or should I say, are the tops of your bumper brackets all lined up acoss? Looks great again man.

pig rig · 03-30-2011, 12:29 AM

I made a filler out of 3"x16ga flat bar and had a 1/2 lip bent in it on the front side to stiffen it up drilled holes to bolt it to the outer brakets like the stock one does painted it black looks better then stock. but I'm thinking I'll get it chrome plated or make a new one out of stainless and polish it

73gmc454 · 03-30-2011, 07:29 AM

Yep somehow the mounts were all laying flay and it bolted down better than expected , I was gonna make it outta stainless also but really didnt want to bring any attention to it ,

bigblock73 · 03-30-2011, 09:13 AM

I wonder how it would look painted body color?

watahyahknow · 03-30-2011, 12:33 PM

i was thinking about that too theres a piece missing underneat the lid painting that part in the bodycolour could opticly fill it

73gmc454 · 03-30-2011, 06:55 PM

I think it would look good painted the body color but on mine the rear panel behind the bottom of the gate was painted black so I did the filler in black , the body guy painted it black to blend in with the rino/line-x that I'll have sprayed in once I can drive it there, hopefully soon !

73gmc454 · 04-03-2011, 08:20 PM

I was able to get out there and get the overflow mounted up today,

my4by2 · 04-03-2011, 08:22 PM

Looks sweet man & love the clear tubing!!!

Gordonr1973 · 04-04-2011, 12:19 AM

x2 very cool ideas here!!!!

73gmc454 · 04-04-2011, 09:35 PM

glad ya like, Well I got it filled up tonight and it dont leak! I also got the front hood adjusters on and adjusted , those are a lil tricky , I also took the rest of the grill trim / bezels off . I'm gonna paint the area behind and above the lower grill trim black to bled it in more ,

73gmc454 · 04-07-2011, 08:34 PM

Was able to get out there today and get the top of the bumper filler painted black, got the grill brackets all lined up with everything ,and everything put back together , even got the the new amber turns in there for Jeffs approval !

bigblock73 · 04-07-2011, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by 73gmc454

...even got the the new amber turns in there for Jeffs approval !

Looks much better...if I do say so.

Love the truck man. Get the new parts cleaned up yet and put in?

73gmc454 · 04-07-2011, 09:04 PM

Thanks I knew you would be proud ! I havent got them cleaned up just yet , did you sand the woodgrain down on your dash trim ? I did get primer on the key rack, everybody at the shop really liked it , thanks again,

bigblock73 · 04-07-2011, 09:42 PM

steel wool will remove the woodgrain easily...that is how I did mine.

73gmc454 · 04-07-2011, 10:05 PM

Cool, I'll get on it !

73gmc454 · 04-08-2011, 08:40 PM

got my wiper motor ready to mount up, gotta love the rebuild in a can !

bigblock73 · 04-08-2011, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by 73gmc454

got my wiper motor ready to mount up, gotta love the rebuild in a can !

I call it an aerosol overhaul

73gmc454 · 04-09-2011, 01:41 AM

next up on the list is gonna be the big fab job of makin the gauge panel, I have gotten lots of ideas from the group on this , I built this one below a long time ago I sectioned it back to try and see if I could get the gauges pointed up a bit , but I think I'm gonna make the same type panel out of smooth aluminum and flat, I'll roll some rings up to fit the inside of the gauges and just angle them up , kind of like Jeffs and others I've seen but with a custom panel that I'll have painted or powdercoated ,

73gmc454 · 04-11-2011, 12:39 PM

Got lots done yesterday , front bumper on upper and lower grill trim I think I got the front end is done , also got the shifter linkage tuned up trans vacuum line hooked up, the wheel well moldings , wiper motor , cowl vent and the seal mounted up , got the right height set too , I worked on the drip rail molding but just couldnt get them on there, any ideas ? other than that it was a good day ,

73gmc454 · 04-27-2011, 07:42 AM

not much real progress , but I was able to make a rough draft of my gauge panel outta plastic, I went the easy route without taking the gauges apart and just mount them flush , its an easy part to change later if I wanna make another one , I wanna round the top inner corners and maybe angle in the sides ? just dont totally care for it all squared off ,

watahyahknow · 04-27-2011, 07:53 AM

ive seen aftermarket parts for these made out of fiberglasss . not sure though

baclay9 · 04-27-2011, 08:37 AM

100mph @ 800rpm? You should get really good mileage.

Dash panel is going to look great man!

03-29-2011, 11:37 PM	#102
73gmc454 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: louisville ohio Posts: 375	Re: 77 yellow gmc swb the bumper filler was easy too! You'll have to do a lil notch or bend for the licence plate light , thats the only issue I had , __________________ my build 77 gmc shortbed big block, http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=438237

03-29-2011, 11:44 PM	#103
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: 77 yellow gmc swb you might need to drill a little hole in it to prevent any rainwater from puddling in there __________________ i got a job again and having fun at it too idea's for the trucks and the order of things to do are taking shape and get closer to being realized , a few more months and i be able to start building for real i complete 2 of the trucks intoo running fashion one custom and one basicly stock the thirth will be sacrificed for parts

03-30-2011, 12:29 AM	#105
pig rig Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: washington the state Posts: 730	Re: 77 yellow gmc swb I made a filler out of 3"x16ga flat bar and had a 1/2 lip bent in it on the front side to stiffen it up drilled holes to bolt it to the outer brakets like the stock one does painted it black looks better then stock. but I'm thinking I'll get it chrome plated or make a new one out of stainless and polish it __________________ my sports car rolls on six wheels only because I'm to fat to get in and out of new corvette http://hubgarage.s3.amazonaws.com/ph...ped_detail.JPG Last edited by pig rig; 03-30-2011 at 12:31 AM.

03-30-2011, 07:29 AM	#106
73gmc454 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: louisville ohio Posts: 375	Re: 77 yellow gmc swb Yep somehow the mounts were all laying flay and it bolted down better than expected , I was gonna make it outta stainless also but really didnt want to bring any attention to it , __________________ my build 77 gmc shortbed big block, http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=438237

03-30-2011, 09:13 AM	#107
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,826	Re: 77 yellow gmc swb I wonder how it would look painted body color? __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

03-30-2011, 12:33 PM	#108
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: 77 yellow gmc swb i was thinking about that too theres a piece missing underneat the lid painting that part in the bodycolour could opticly fill it __________________ i got a job again and having fun at it too idea's for the trucks and the order of things to do are taking shape and get closer to being realized , a few more months and i be able to start building for real i complete 2 of the trucks intoo running fashion one custom and one basicly stock the thirth will be sacrificed for parts

03-30-2011, 06:55 PM	#109
73gmc454 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: louisville ohio Posts: 375	Re: 77 yellow gmc swb I think it would look good painted the body color but on mine the rear panel behind the bottom of the gate was painted black so I did the filler in black , the body guy painted it black to blend in with the rino/line-x that I'll have sprayed in once I can drive it there, hopefully soon ! __________________ my build 77 gmc shortbed big block, http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=438237

04-03-2011, 08:20 PM	#110
73gmc454 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: louisville ohio Posts: 375	Re: 77 yellow gmc swb I was able to get out there and get the overflow mounted up today, Attached Images __________________ my build 77 gmc shortbed big block, http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=438237

04-03-2011, 08:22 PM	#111
my4by2 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Hot Springs, AR. Posts: 1,215	Re: 77 yellow gmc swb Looks sweet man & love the clear tubing!!! __________________ 1977 Chevrolet K30 LWB Crew Cab 497HP Mast Motorsports 6.0L LY6 HO engine GM NV4500 5-speed, Centerforce clutch + NP205 D60 + 14-bolt FF w/ Eaton posi + disc brakes Skyjacker 2.5" full spring lift w/ Nitro shocks Custom paint + interior http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=435722

04-04-2011, 12:19 AM	#112
Gordonr1973 Home Built '87 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Calgary, Alberta Canada Posts: 1,829	Re: 77 yellow gmc swb x2 very cool ideas here!!!! __________________ Gordon 1998 White Chev ext cab 2WD (Summer Project) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=408424 1987 Chev Silverado SWB (Winter Project Rebuild) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=424833 Truck Club http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=466969

04-04-2011, 09:35 PM	#113
73gmc454 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: louisville ohio Posts: 375	Re: 77 yellow gmc swb glad ya like, Well I got it filled up tonight and it dont leak! I also got the front hood adjusters on and adjusted , those are a lil tricky , I also took the rest of the grill trim / bezels off . I'm gonna paint the area behind and above the lower grill trim black to bled it in more , __________________ my build 77 gmc shortbed big block, http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=438237

04-07-2011, 08:34 PM	#114
73gmc454 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: louisville ohio Posts: 375	Re: 77 yellow gmc swb Was able to get out there today and get the top of the bumper filler painted black, got the grill brackets all lined up with everything ,and everything put back together , even got the the new amber turns in there for Jeffs approval ! Attached Images __________________ my build 77 gmc shortbed big block, http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=438237

04-07-2011, 09:04 PM	#116
73gmc454 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: louisville ohio Posts: 375	Re: 77 yellow gmc swb Thanks I knew you would be proud ! I havent got them cleaned up just yet , did you sand the woodgrain down on your dash trim ? I did get primer on the key rack, everybody at the shop really liked it , thanks again, __________________ my build 77 gmc shortbed big block, http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=438237

04-07-2011, 09:42 PM	#117
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,826	Re: 77 yellow gmc swb steel wool will remove the woodgrain easily...that is how I did mine. __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

04-07-2011, 10:05 PM	#118
73gmc454 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: louisville ohio Posts: 375	Re: 77 yellow gmc swb Cool, I'll get on it ! __________________ my build 77 gmc shortbed big block, http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=438237



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04-08-2011, 08:40 PM	#119
73gmc454 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: louisville ohio Posts: 375	Re: 77 yellow gmc swb got my wiper motor ready to mount up, gotta love the rebuild in a can ! Attached Images __________________ my build 77 gmc shortbed big block, http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=438237

04-09-2011, 01:41 AM	#121
73gmc454 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: louisville ohio Posts: 375	Re: 77 yellow gmc swb next up on the list is gonna be the big fab job of makin the gauge panel, I have gotten lots of ideas from the group on this , I built this one below a long time ago I sectioned it back to try and see if I could get the gauges pointed up a bit , but I think I'm gonna make the same type panel out of smooth aluminum and flat, I'll roll some rings up to fit the inside of the gauges and just angle them up , kind of like Jeffs and others I've seen but with a custom panel that I'll have painted or powdercoated , Attached Images __________________ my build 77 gmc shortbed big block, http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=438237

04-11-2011, 12:39 PM	#122
73gmc454 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: louisville ohio Posts: 375	Re: 77 yellow gmc swb Got lots done yesterday , front bumper on upper and lower grill trim I think I got the front end is done , also got the shifter linkage tuned up trans vacuum line hooked up, the wheel well moldings , wiper motor , cowl vent and the seal mounted up , got the right height set too , I worked on the drip rail molding but just couldnt get them on there, any ideas ? other than that it was a good day , Attached Images __________________ my build 77 gmc shortbed big block, http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=438237

04-27-2011, 07:42 AM	#123
73gmc454 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: louisville ohio Posts: 375	Re: 77 yellow gmc swb not much real progress , but I was able to make a rough draft of my gauge panel outta plastic, I went the easy route without taking the gauges apart and just mount them flush , its an easy part to change later if I wanna make another one , I wanna round the top inner corners and maybe angle in the sides ? just dont totally care for it all squared off , Attached Images __________________ my build 77 gmc shortbed big block, http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=438237

04-27-2011, 07:53 AM	#124
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: 77 yellow gmc swb ive seen aftermarket parts for these made out of fiberglasss . not sure though __________________ i got a job again and having fun at it too idea's for the trucks and the order of things to do are taking shape and get closer to being realized , a few more months and i be able to start building for real i complete 2 of the trucks intoo running fashion one custom and one basicly stock the thirth will be sacrificed for parts

04-27-2011, 08:37 AM	#125
baclay9 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Newcastle, OK Posts: 1,344	Re: 77 yellow gmc swb 100mph @ 800rpm? You should get really good mileage. Dash panel is going to look great man!

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