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Old 05-04-2014, 04:42 AM   #851
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Re: 1981 Chevrolet C50 Pick-up Conversion

First i say ,respect! For a great and inspiring build.love the color btw ��
This is mine

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Old 05-04-2014, 04:59 AM   #852
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Old 06-10-2014, 10:55 AM   #853
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Re: 1981 Chevrolet C50 Pick-up Conversion

Do you know if the brake/clutch pedal assembly is the same as the K10/20/30's?
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Old 07-06-2014, 05:17 PM   #854
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Do you know if the brake/clutch pedal assembly is the same as the K10/20/30's?
Not sure if they are the same, this is what things look like on my truck.

Sorry for the delay in response....
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Old 07-06-2014, 05:21 PM   #855
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So its been a while since I last posted... I have been enjoying my truck any chance I can drive it.

The other week I picked up a 20" LED light bar.

Mounted it, I think it looks good. I have not really got a chance to use it in the dark.
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Old 07-06-2014, 06:02 PM   #856
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Very nice..I used some light bars as taillights on my c20. They are sweet
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Old 07-06-2014, 11:34 PM   #857
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these light bars are the new thing now. I see them on a lot of rigs now, interesting to see how much difference it makes
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Old 07-07-2014, 05:27 PM   #858
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Did you get a chance to work on the gearing?
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Old 07-08-2014, 05:15 PM   #859
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Did you get a chance to work on the gearing?
Still running the 6:17'... Its fast to 50!

I would like to locate something more streetable, but have not found it yet.
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Old 07-08-2014, 05:27 PM   #860
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Is a 2-speed rear end an option?
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Old 08-04-2014, 05:04 PM   #861
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Good afternoon All,

I was at our local Car and Truck Show and Swap Meet this weekend in Fenelon Falls, Ontario.

With little encouragement my son got me to go into the Rev Competition.

We won with 122.1 db.

He was very happy, and I was glad he was able to be in the truck with me when we did it.

Here are some photos, and a link to the video...

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Old 11-14-2014, 07:42 PM   #862
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Re: 1981 Chevrolet C50 Pick-up Conversion

UPNADM, I just read your whole thread. You did a great job on your truck. But what really struck me is that you live in Lindsay. That's my home town, where I grew up. I live in BC now, but still get back to see the folks in Lindsay about once a year. I was chuckling seeing the backgrounds of your outside photos and recognizing the locations. Could probably drive to your front door. ��
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Old 11-14-2014, 07:53 PM   #863
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UPNADM, I just read your whole thread. You did a great job on your truck. But what really struck me is that you live in Lindsay. That's my home town, where I grew up. I live in BC now, but still get back to see the folks in Lindsay about once a year. I was chuckling seeing the backgrounds of your outside photos and recognizing the locations. Could probably drive to your front door. ��
Thank you for the compliment, this truck is a blast to drive up Kent Street, it tends to rattle some windows and get lots of attention.

I am using it to pull my son's school parade float this weekend.

Feel free to come see it when you are in Lindsay, I live on Highway 36 South.

Take care!
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Old 11-16-2014, 11:21 AM   #864
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Can you park that beast in the angle parking on Kent? I thought you lived along 36 south. The video showed the old rail line overpass in the background, and your son goes to Queen Vic school. Have fun with the float! Did you find different gears for the rear end?
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Old 09-12-2015, 03:38 PM   #865
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Been a while since I have really done anything to my truck. Just been enjoying driving it.

I have been on the search for a correct era roll bar and finally found one out of a square body truck.

Put a little color on it, and ordered a 54" LED light bar... Its on its way.

I will post it all together when I install it.
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Old 09-20-2015, 08:16 AM   #866
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Got everything sitting in place, not sure about the look though....

Thoughts before I start drilling holes?

Not sure if it suits...
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Old 09-20-2015, 09:54 AM   #867
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Re: 1981 Chevrolet C50 Pick-up Conversion

my thoughts?

i love it looks awesome. gives it a little something extra

not that it needs it lol

beautiful truck
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Old 09-20-2015, 08:24 PM   #868
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Well I went for it. Now a part of my truck.

After seeing everything operational I am glad I finished it.

Brightens things up...
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Old 10-06-2015, 04:39 PM   #869
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Awesome build! A buddy just bought a C50 and a C60 to use around his farm they are truly great trucks!
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Old 11-01-2015, 05:10 PM   #870
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Nice and bright!
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Old 11-01-2015, 06:20 PM   #871
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Old 11-23-2015, 03:41 PM   #872
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Re: 1981 Chevrolet C50 Pick-up Conversion

What do you think I could get for my c50? It's a 67 fire truck. Hand painted on be door is the fire dept logo. Is there a buyers market for these trucks? There is one small bit of rust on the passenger side fender. Other than that it is clear
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Old 06-06-2016, 05:16 AM   #873
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UPNADM, this is an epic truck and a worthwhile story to read, read it all! Great looking rig. I hope you are enjoying it and get it out often. I am really appreciative of your info on the RO paint process. I am going to use it as I refinish parts of my trucks. I'm betting I can even mix the colors to get real close to my stock colors and just do touch up for now. Anyway, thanks! I am excited about this. LT7A
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Old 06-26-2017, 03:25 PM   #874
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Re: 1981 Chevrolet C50 Pick-up Conversion

Cool forum, very cool truck.
I've been seeing the pics for a bit, just never hit the forum before.

I'm sure the answer to my question is somewhere in this thread, but I haven't had much luck finding it, so here we go...
Building a 79 C50 pickup, just got the bed & it's a little short.
I'm on a 125" wheelbase & figured it would just line up.
No such luck, as you can see.
I was thinking the easy way to close the gap is just move the fenders back, but it appears you didn't go that route. (seeing as the fuel filler door is in the stock location.)
So...what did you do, cut the frame?
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Old 06-27-2017, 07:50 AM   #875
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I cut a section out of the frame. Some people remove the rivets and move the rear suspension forward, but I find it much faster & easier to cut. Many of my trucks have frames that taper in size at the rear, moving the suspension would not work well.
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