AD truck pictures

enjenjo · March 27, 2011, 05:13:54 PM

Some pictures I took today of the truck I am working on.

I got the tailgate all installed after 3 hours work moving stuff so it fit like it did when I took it apart :? I made the latch release mechanism from scratch, using a couple mini bear claw latches. The tailgate supports are from MarKay, modified to work with this tailgate.

The gas filler door, latch, and hinge were also made by me, starting with a Chevy truck door hinge, and a piece I cut out of the fender with a hole saw.

The 55 Chevy dash extension is welded to the garnish molding so the dash continues onto the door.

the rear running board brackets had to be modified to fit with the 76 Chevy truck spring hangers.

348tripower · March 27, 2011, 05:25:27 PM

Very nice.

I used the MarK tailgate supports on the COE. Nice product. Never thought of a inside center handle. I had the chance.

Boyd Who · March 27, 2011, 05:35:45 PM

Looks pretty good!!

WZ JUNK · March 27, 2011, 06:16:36 PM

Neat stuff Frank. Looks great.

John

Jokester · March 27, 2011, 06:45:16 PM

I love the dashboard. Well done!

.bjb

Ohio Blue Tip · March 27, 2011, 07:10:55 PM

Looks nice, hey I got one of them trucks!

kb426 · March 27, 2011, 07:29:57 PM

I like it Frank. Specially the dash part.

phat46 · March 27, 2011, 07:42:29 PM

Nice work Frank, as usual. Some creative stuff going on there!

Digger · March 27, 2011, 07:52:55 PM

Nice work Frank

very nice. I have never done a louvered gate, always seemed that they would get a lot of dust and moisture in between the panels. Is their any drains?

Charlie Chops 1940 · March 27, 2011, 08:13:19 PM

Good on ya Frank. Everything looks real nice. I expect no less.

Charlie

enjenjo · March 27, 2011, 08:23:24 PM

Quote from: "Digger"Nice work Frank very nice. I have never done a louvered gate, always seemed that they would get a lot of dust and moisture in between the panels. Is their any drains?

there are two 1/2" drains, one on each ehd.

Charlie Chops 1940 · March 27, 2011, 09:13:46 PM

Digger,

I've done a bunch of louvered tailgate panels. Let me know if I can help you with one.

Charlie

Digger · March 27, 2011, 10:46:01 PM

Quote from: "Charlie Chops 1940"Digger,

I've done a bunch of louvered tailgate panels. Let me know if I can help you with one.

Charlie

Really don't have any desire to do one Charlie, just being inquisitive. I've done a few hoods and hood sides but those are all single panel and actually serve a function. Thanks for the offer anyway

ACEMAN419 · March 27, 2011, 10:46:55 PM

i like the pop out gas cap door i got to see how you did it , the finished product looks great.

chimp koose · March 28, 2011, 12:12:05 AM

That dash is very nice!