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**Hart_Rod** · 11-14-2006, 10:10 PM

Rok,

I've had the rubber o-rings on mine for 3 years and never had a problem with them. Here's what I did on my tailgate.

Rokcrln · 11-15-2006, 12:44 AM

Very nice! Give some more info on your gate holder open thingy's

The owner wants rods like that but I have not even looked into it yet. Are they just fleet side bars that you installed and notched out the inner gate edge? Thanks for any info you might be willing to part with.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Rokcrln · 11-15-2006, 02:19 PM

Now the fun begins. Roll pan does not fit as is due to the lic. plate holder and the lights are also not going to clear due to the rear bed mount as well. Then is the common problem of a rear tank in a pickup and the second to rear mount (masking tape) hitting. So once I get the steps and start on the rear tail gate openers I will start to slice and dice this bed apart and make it all fit

I am also thinking about welding up the bed so it does not need the bolts to hold it together. I think this will make the paint stage and reassembly alot easier with les chances of damage. And since this bed is electro coated rust should not be a problem. What do you step side guys have to say about this? Good/Bad or what, this is the first step bed I have delt with from this point of being brand new.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

jugernot · 11-15-2006, 03:15 PM

I will called Mar K about the license plate box problem. They said the according to the instructions for the roll pan the rear cross sill has to be modified so the license box will fit.

Note. Kevin they said the instruction for the roll pan should be taped behind a piece of foam inside the roll pan box?

These tail lights are looking like they may be a better option.

jugernot · 11-15-2006, 04:37 PM

Here are some other pics of the tail gate support hinge thingy. I can't remember where I got them or who they belong too.

67ChevyRedneck · 11-15-2006, 04:58 PM

They belong to Putter. I "stole" his idea too....

I used the same latches too....

Lookin great so far....

jugernot · 11-15-2006, 05:20 PM

What Truck did you get yours from?

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

They belong to Putter. I "stole" his idea too....

I used the same latches too....

Lookin great so far....

67ChevyRedneck · 11-15-2006, 05:30 PM

Putter actually sent me the set off of his truck! So not really sure, all I can recall is something about a late model nissan truck (the smaller ones).

I really like how they clean up the back of the truck!

67ChevyRedneck · 11-15-2006, 05:31 PM

You also have to notch out the tailgate.... also, measure TWICE drill ONCE

(It took me some time to fill that extra hole back in!)

**Hart_Rod** · 11-15-2006, 05:46 PM

Check this out:

http://mar-k.com/54-87TAILGATEWHANDLEORIGBS.pdf

http://mar-k.com/41-53TAILGATEWHANDLEORIGINALBS.pdf

**stllookn** · 11-15-2006, 06:12 PM

Rod, Thanks...I was looking for that for my stepside.

**Hart_Rod** · 11-15-2006, 06:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stllookn

Rod, Thanks...I was looking for that for my stepside.

I built mine for my 48 about 4-5 years ago. Not to long after that, Mar-K came out with their kit

. So, I bought one for my 52. Actually I bought the complete bed kit with reversed tailgate. Very high quality, Mar-K does it right.

Rob

Rokcrln · 11-15-2006, 08:46 PM

Yep it is always fun what you run accross. Thanks for all the info, I went out side after this mornings post and played with my fleet side gate abit and figuresd it all out. But hect if K-mark makes a full kit for this than that sounds like the way to go. So have any of you guys welded your step side bed together? Pro's or Con's?

Kevin
LFD Inc.

**Hart_Rod** · 11-15-2006, 09:19 PM

"So have any of you guys welded your step side bed together? Pro's or Con's?"

Kevin, I welded the one together in my 48. I really like the way it came out, a very clean look and extremely sturdy. I put a steel floor in it also, which made my decision easier. The only con I see, is if you had an accident to one of the panels, it would be harder to fix. I also welded studs on for the fenders so you don't see any bolts in the bed. Check out this link and you can click on the bed pictures:

http://www.stripmasterspor15.com/car015.html

**Hart_Rod** · 11-15-2006, 09:57 PM

Here's a picture of the Mar-K setup (minus the tubs

):

Rokcrln · 11-15-2006, 10:08 PM

Nice Job! The main reason I am thinking about doing it is not so much to eliminate the bolts but to hold it all together while it is being painted. Jugernot has all SS hardware and he wants it this way for some added contrast to the yellow but I am worried about pulling the whole bed apart, painting everything and then getting it all back together without and damage. Plus it would make it real sturdy and rigid. I hear you on if it got in a wreck but that is what Ins. is for and damage is damage so what ever it takes to fix it is what they need to pay for. I would only stich weld it in a few not to visible areas, I am not trying to smooth it out or anything like that.

Jugernot what are your thoughts?

Kevin
LFD Inc.

jugernot · 11-16-2006, 02:07 PM

That will not effect the installation of the wood floor, will it? If it won't welding it up is okay with me.

I will call Mar K about the tail gate check links.

Can anyone tell me what year tail light these are?

jugernot · 11-16-2006, 02:19 PM

That will not effect the installation of the wood floor, will it? If it won't welding it up is okay with me.

I called Mar K and ordered the tail gate check links.

Can anyone tell me what year tail light these are?

meathead95 · 11-16-2006, 04:41 PM

the owner of that trucks board name is firstgen try sending him a pm

smbrouss70 · 11-16-2006, 06:42 PM

IIRC, they are 55-59 chevy truck lights. Tim Christian has them also.

glock35ipsc · 11-16-2006, 07:03 PM

Tim's?

Rokcrln · 11-16-2006, 09:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by glock35ipsc

Tim's?

That is one nice 67! I just never got used to the look of the small back window. They also made back window's in 67 right? But I love that color and the stance looks great as well.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

smbrouss70 · 11-17-2006, 01:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by glock35ipsc

Tim's?

Yep, same lights just mounted lower.

Gerwin · 11-17-2006, 09:09 AM

me like a lot so far!

keep the pictures coming...
that way i can round up some ideas to do to my 69.....after i`m done with my current project

jugernot · 11-18-2006, 03:55 PM

Thanks for all the input with the lights. I received more parts in the mail today. Should be nice cold in the cab now. My daughter was a great help she was very egar to open the boxes.

Things are moving right along, hopefully soon it will be done. HOPEFULLY!!!!!!!

11-14-2006, 10:10 PM	#126
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,827	Re: Project Lemon Drop: anything but stock! Rok, I've had the rubber o-rings on mine for 3 years and never had a problem with them. Here's what I did on my tailgate. Attached Images __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

11-15-2006, 12:44 AM	#127
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: Project Lemon Drop: anything but stock! Very nice! Give some more info on your gate holder open thingy's The owner wants rods like that but I have not even looked into it yet. Are they just fleet side bars that you installed and notched out the inner gate edge? Thanks for any info you might be willing to part with. Kevin LFD Inc.

11-15-2006, 02:19 PM	#128
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: Project Lemon Drop: anything but stock! Now the fun begins. Roll pan does not fit as is due to the lic. plate holder and the lights are also not going to clear due to the rear bed mount as well. Then is the common problem of a rear tank in a pickup and the second to rear mount (masking tape) hitting. So once I get the steps and start on the rear tail gate openers I will start to slice and dice this bed apart and make it all fit I am also thinking about welding up the bed so it does not need the bolts to hold it together. I think this will make the paint stage and reassembly alot easier with les chances of damage. And since this bed is electro coated rust should not be a problem. What do you step side guys have to say about this? Good/Bad or what, this is the first step bed I have delt with from this point of being brand new. Kevin LFD Inc. Attached Images

11-15-2006, 03:15 PM	#129
jugernot Life, Be In It..... Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Novato, California Posts: 1,498	Re: Project Lemon Drop: anything but stock! I will called Mar K about the license plate box problem. They said the according to the instructions for the roll pan the rear cross sill has to be modified so the license box will fit. Note. Kevin they said the instruction for the roll pan should be taped behind a piece of foam inside the roll pan box? These tail lights are looking like they may be a better option. Attached Images __________________ Project Name: LEMON DROP. Reconstruction started "December 2000". Projected completion date "Who knows" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200082 Last edited by jugernot; 11-15-2006 at 03:19 PM.

11-15-2006, 04:37 PM	#130
jugernot Life, Be In It..... Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Novato, California Posts: 1,498	Re: Project Lemon Drop: anything but stock! Here are some other pics of the tail gate support hinge thingy. I can't remember where I got them or who they belong too. Attached Images __________________ Project Name: LEMON DROP. Reconstruction started "December 2000". Projected completion date "Who knows" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200082 Last edited by jugernot; 11-15-2006 at 04:40 PM.

11-15-2006, 04:58 PM	#131
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Project Lemon Drop: anything but stock! They belong to Putter. I "stole" his idea too.... I used the same latches too.... Lookin great so far.... __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

11-15-2006, 05:30 PM	#133
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Project Lemon Drop: anything but stock! Putter actually sent me the set off of his truck! So not really sure, all I can recall is something about a late model nissan truck (the smaller ones). I really like how they clean up the back of the truck! Attached Images __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

11-15-2006, 05:31 PM	#134
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Project Lemon Drop: anything but stock! You also have to notch out the tailgate.... also, measure TWICE drill ONCE (It took me some time to fill that extra hole back in!) Attached Images __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications! Last edited by 67ChevyRedneck; 11-15-2006 at 05:31 PM.

11-15-2006, 05:46 PM	#135
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,827	Re: Project Lemon Drop: anything but stock! Check this out: http://mar-k.com/54-87TAILGATEWHANDLEORIGBS.pdf http://mar-k.com/41-53TAILGATEWHANDLEORIGINALBS.pdf __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3 Last edited by Hart_Rod; 11-15-2006 at 05:47 PM.

11-15-2006, 06:12 PM	#136
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,463	Re: Project Lemon Drop: anything but stock! Rod, Thanks...I was looking for that for my stepside. __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

11-15-2006, 08:46 PM	#138
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: Project Lemon Drop: anything but stock! Yep it is always fun what you run accross. Thanks for all the info, I went out side after this mornings post and played with my fleet side gate abit and figuresd it all out. But hect if K-mark makes a full kit for this than that sounds like the way to go. So have any of you guys welded your step side bed together? Pro's or Con's? Kevin LFD Inc.

11-15-2006, 09:19 PM	#139
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,827	Re: Project Lemon Drop: anything but stock! "So have any of you guys welded your step side bed together? Pro's or Con's?" Kevin, I welded the one together in my 48. I really like the way it came out, a very clean look and extremely sturdy. I put a steel floor in it also, which made my decision easier. The only con I see, is if you had an accident to one of the panels, it would be harder to fix. I also welded studs on for the fenders so you don't see any bolts in the bed. Check out this link and you can click on the bed pictures: http://www.stripmasterspor15.com/car015.html Attached Images __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3 Last edited by Hart_Rod; 11-15-2006 at 09:21 PM.

11-15-2006, 09:57 PM	#140
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,827	Re: Project Lemon Drop: anything but stock! Here's a picture of the Mar-K setup (minus the tubs ): Attached Images __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

11-15-2006, 10:08 PM	#141
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: Project Lemon Drop: anything but stock! Nice Job! The main reason I am thinking about doing it is not so much to eliminate the bolts but to hold it all together while it is being painted. Jugernot has all SS hardware and he wants it this way for some added contrast to the yellow but I am worried about pulling the whole bed apart, painting everything and then getting it all back together without and damage. Plus it would make it real sturdy and rigid. I hear you on if it got in a wreck but that is what Ins. is for and damage is damage so what ever it takes to fix it is what they need to pay for. I would only stich weld it in a few not to visible areas, I am not trying to smooth it out or anything like that. Jugernot what are your thoughts? Kevin LFD Inc.

11-16-2006, 02:07 PM	#142
jugernot Life, Be In It..... Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Novato, California Posts: 1,498	Re: Project Lemon Drop: anything but stock! That will not effect the installation of the wood floor, will it? If it won't welding it up is okay with me. I will call Mar K about the tail gate check links. Can anyone tell me what year tail light these are? Attached Images __________________ Project Name: LEMON DROP. Reconstruction started "December 2000". Projected completion date "Who knows" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200082



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11-16-2006, 02:19 PM	#143
jugernot Life, Be In It..... Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Novato, California Posts: 1,498	Re: Project Lemon Drop: anything but stock! That will not effect the installation of the wood floor, will it? If it won't welding it up is okay with me. I called Mar K and ordered the tail gate check links. Can anyone tell me what year tail light these are? Attached Images __________________ Project Name: LEMON DROP. Reconstruction started "December 2000". Projected completion date "Who knows" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200082

11-16-2006, 04:41 PM	#144
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11-16-2006, 06:42 PM	#145
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11-16-2006, 07:03 PM	#146
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11-17-2006, 09:09 AM	#149
Gerwin Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 11	Re: Project Lemon Drop: anything but stock! me like a lot so far! keep the pictures coming... that way i can round up some ideas to do to my 69.....after i`m done with my current project __________________ `69 C/10 350 stepside `78 caprice 2dr coupe

11-18-2006, 03:55 PM	#150
jugernot Life, Be In It..... Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Novato, California Posts: 1,498	Re: Project Lemon Drop: anything but stock! Thanks for all the input with the lights. I received more parts in the mail today. Should be nice cold in the cab now. My daughter was a great help she was very egar to open the boxes. Things are moving right along, hopefully soon it will be done. HOPEFULLY!!!!!!! Attached Images __________________ Project Name: LEMON DROP. Reconstruction started "December 2000". Projected completion date "Who knows" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200082

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