Build-up of project "Turning Point". - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

BaggedC10 · 10-28-2005, 10:23 PM

I purchased this project truck (2001 Silverado LS) w/ 3,000 miles thinking it would only need minor work to be finished. That meant a full-bed skin and finishing the interior. The more my good friend/boss and I got into it, the more work we found.

When finished, this truck will serve as my daily driver and rolling business card for Darkstar Fabrication.

Project 1: Fabricate a bolt-on coolant overflow tank bracket.

BaggedC10 · 10-28-2005, 10:50 PM

Project 2: Full bed skin w/ false floor.

The factory bed floor was cut out and aside from looking horrible, the bed was in need of support. We built a frame using rectangle tubing (Forget the exact size of the material), used 18-gauge sheetmetal on the sides and 16-gauge sheetmetal for the floor.

The bed will be seam sealed using a self-leveling product when the bed goes into the shop to be re-painted. We burned the paint in several spots.

BaggedC10 · 10-28-2005, 10:51 PM

Continued.....

BaggedC10 · 10-28-2005, 10:59 PM

Project 3: Coming soon! The bed is off and the rear suspension is being redone. The parts list includes an ART stainless steel parallel 4-link, Firestone F9000 air springs to be mounted behind-the-axle, 12-way adjustable QA1 shock absorbers, two stainless steel 5-gallon air tanks, two Viar 480c compressors, and BIGRed valves.

draggin86 · 10-29-2005, 02:49 AM

Nice Daniel, We used 1x2" .120 wall for the frame.

BaggedC10 · 10-30-2005, 02:18 AM

Here's a picture of the original backhalf designed and built by Bill Dermond. It was later taken to another shop to be repaired but instead they ruined it.....as you can see in the bed progress pictures. There was allot of metal on metal contact and other issues.

Here's a picture of the truck before the de-construction began.

penaduny · 10-30-2005, 06:37 PM

hey daniel. lookin good so far. cant wait to see it finished. hopefully ill be starting another project soon too.
talk to you later.

_
Chris

BaggedC10 · 11-01-2005, 03:33 AM

We haven't taken many pictures of the rear suspension progress until recently. Still on the list to-do is mount the fuel cell, shock absorbers, panhard bar, and fabricate bed mounts. After that, it will be blown apart and the bodywork/paint begins. More pictures soon to come.

Joe67 · 11-01-2005, 08:41 AM

Nice truck!

Great work on the progress. I love the bedwork

BaggedC10 · 12-20-2005, 11:37 PM

Finally, updated pictures.

BaggedC10 · 12-20-2005, 11:38 PM

97silv5.7 · 12-21-2005, 05:49 PM

wow looking good cant wait to see it finished!

10-28-2005, 10:23 PM	#1
BaggedC10 Under construction! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,065	Build-up of project "Turning Point". I purchased this project truck (2001 Silverado LS) w/ 3,000 miles thinking it would only need minor work to be finished. That meant a full-bed skin and finishing the interior. The more my good friend/boss and I got into it, the more work we found. When finished, this truck will serve as my daily driver and rolling business card for Darkstar Fabrication. Project 1: Fabricate a bolt-on coolant overflow tank bracket. __________________ 2001 Silverado bagged on 22's. Sold Last edited by BaggedC10; 10-28-2005 at 10:25 PM.

10-28-2005, 10:50 PM	#2
BaggedC10 Under construction! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,065	Re: Build-up of project "Turning Point". Project 2: Full bed skin w/ false floor. The factory bed floor was cut out and aside from looking horrible, the bed was in need of support. We built a frame using rectangle tubing (Forget the exact size of the material), used 18-gauge sheetmetal on the sides and 16-gauge sheetmetal for the floor. The bed will be seam sealed using a self-leveling product when the bed goes into the shop to be re-painted. We burned the paint in several spots. __________________ 2001 Silverado bagged on 22's. Sold

10-28-2005, 10:51 PM	#3
BaggedC10 Under construction! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,065	Re: Build-up of project "Turning Point". Continued..... __________________ 2001 Silverado bagged on 22's. Sold Last edited by BaggedC10; 10-28-2005 at 11:06 PM.

10-28-2005, 10:59 PM	#4
BaggedC10 Under construction! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,065	Re: Build-up of project "Turning Point". Project 3: Coming soon! The bed is off and the rear suspension is being redone. The parts list includes an ART stainless steel parallel 4-link, Firestone F9000 air springs to be mounted behind-the-axle, 12-way adjustable QA1 shock absorbers, two stainless steel 5-gallon air tanks, two Viar 480c compressors, and BIGRed valves. __________________ 2001 Silverado bagged on 22's. Sold

10-29-2005, 02:49 AM	#5
draggin86 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Folsom, Ca Posts: 573	Re: Build-up of project "Turning Point". Nice Daniel, We used 1x2" .120 wall for the frame.

10-30-2005, 02:18 AM	#6
BaggedC10 Under construction! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,065	Re: Build-up of project "Turning Point". Here's a picture of the original backhalf designed and built by Bill Dermond. It was later taken to another shop to be repaired but instead they ruined it.....as you can see in the bed progress pictures. There was allot of metal on metal contact and other issues. Here's a picture of the truck before the de-construction began. __________________ 2001 Silverado bagged on 22's. Sold

10-30-2005, 06:37 PM	#7
penaduny Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 29	Re: Build-up of project "Turning Point". hey daniel. lookin good so far. cant wait to see it finished. hopefully ill be starting another project soon too. talk to you later. _ Chris

11-01-2005, 03:33 AM	#8
BaggedC10 Under construction! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,065	Re: Build-up of project "Turning Point". We haven't taken many pictures of the rear suspension progress until recently. Still on the list to-do is mount the fuel cell, shock absorbers, panhard bar, and fabricate bed mounts. After that, it will be blown apart and the bodywork/paint begins. More pictures soon to come. __________________ 2001 Silverado bagged on 22's. Sold Last edited by BaggedC10; 11-01-2005 at 03:34 AM.

11-01-2005, 08:41 AM	#9
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,738	Re: Build-up of project "Turning Point". Nice truck! Great work on the progress. I love the bedwork __________________ Joe - Formerly 67c10step ------------------------------- 1967 Chevy Stepside - ECE 4/6, fuelcell, 5lug - SOLD gr8lakes - My ebay auctions Click here to order forum apparel :: Click here to become a subscribing member

12-20-2005, 11:37 PM	#10
BaggedC10 Under construction! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,065	Re: Build-up of project "Turning Point". Finally, updated pictures. __________________ 2001 Silverado bagged on 22's. Sold

12-20-2005, 11:38 PM	#11
BaggedC10 Under construction! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,065	Re: Build-up of project "Turning Point". __________________ 2001 Silverado bagged on 22's. Sold

12-21-2005, 05:49 PM	#12
97silv5.7 MooMoo Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Shapleigh, Maine Posts: 2,424	Re: Build-up of project "Turning Point". wow looking good cant wait to see it finished! __________________ '97 ext 4x4 3" body lift and 7'6" Fisher MM2 '04 Polaris 700 twin EFI sold 2-1-07 '07 Polaris 800 twin EFI Stealth Limited Edition Support the Board! Or deal with me foo! Its all fun and games till you find out shes 16.



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