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fun in dirt · 10-01-2007, 09:44 AM

Just about finished putting this ole Bucket back together this weekend. Took it all apart to install a family cage. Then decided might as well fix a few rust spots. So floors need painting again after all that, so might as well go ahead & do the spray in bed liner. Then decided to make some aluminum side panels for the rear. Also went ahead & cut up the softtop (that was missing hardware) & made a bikini top.
As the sticker on my rear bumper says "NEV-R-DONE"
I think it all turned out pretty good! So we're finally almost ready to leave on Thursday to go Cruisin' the Coast!

**Yukon Jack** · 10-01-2007, 09:48 AM

Looks great!

herb101 · 10-01-2007, 11:45 AM

Awesome work for a single weekend - Heck, I just cleaned 1/2 of my garage (and only half-assed at that)!!

Looks great

Have you driven it around much with the new side panels in place? I'd like to do somthing similar, but was worried about the rattles and resonance of the metal panel. Have you seen any issues with that?

Thanks,
Herb

fun in dirt · 10-01-2007, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by herb101

Awesome work for a single weekend - Heck, I just cleaned 1/2 of my garage (and only half-assed at that)!!

Looks great

Have you driven it around much with the new side panels in place? I'd like to do somthing similar, but was worried about the rattles and resonance of the metal panel. Have you seen any issues with that?

Thanks,
Herb

THANKS! Actually we've been working on it for about 3 weeks, just got it all back together this weekend.
Side panels are real quiet... no noise at all. But I was sure to put plenty of screws in it, and also used 3/16 thick alum. tread plate. The thinner the material the more it will try to resonate.

cablazer · 10-02-2007, 12:35 AM

Side panels look great. I was thinking of doing the same. What did you use to cut the them and did you have to grind the edges to make them clean?

fun in dirt · 10-02-2007, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by cablazer

Side panels look great. I was thinking of doing the same. What did you use to cut the them and did you have to grind the edges to make them clean?

Just used a jigsaw with a metal cutting blade in it and sprayed alot of WD-40 while cutting. The WD is very important or you'll burn up several blades & not get a clean cut. I didn't have to grind the edges (FYI - alum. will trash a grinding wheel). However, I may still go back & file the top edge a little smoother because my little boy likes to climb in over the side

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LUV2XCLR8 · 10-02-2007, 03:15 PM

Very nice

10-01-2007, 09:44 AM	#1
fun in dirt Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 2,118	pics of bikini top, family cage, side panels & floor Just about finished putting this ole Bucket back together this weekend. Took it all apart to install a family cage. Then decided might as well fix a few rust spots. So floors need painting again after all that, so might as well go ahead & do the spray in bed liner. Then decided to make some aluminum side panels for the rear. Also went ahead & cut up the softtop (that was missing hardware) & made a bikini top. As the sticker on my rear bumper says "NEV-R-DONE" I think it all turned out pretty good! So we're finally almost ready to leave on Thursday to go Cruisin' the Coast! Attached Images __________________ '72 C to K20 "Cannibalizer" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...32#post8653432 '85 K30 "Big Nassy" '06 3500 Duramax ...tow truck '06 Silverado SS...DD '06 C1500 WT...DD '07 Classic C1500 WT...DD Built & sold cause can't keep 'em all: '72 Blazer "The Bucket" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=433190 '55 Chevy straight axle gasser https://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=173938 '69 Pro Street Chevelle http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=332541 '86 M1031 CUCV http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=553619

10-01-2007, 09:48 AM	#2
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,683	Re: pics of bikini top, family cage, side panels & floor Looks great! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

10-01-2007, 11:45 AM	#3
herb101 Used Register Join Date: May 2005 Location: Live Oak, TX Posts: 379	Re: pics of bikini top, family cage, side panels & floor Awesome work for a single weekend - Heck, I just cleaned 1/2 of my garage (and only half-assed at that)!! Looks great Have you driven it around much with the new side panels in place? I'd like to do somthing similar, but was worried about the rattles and resonance of the metal panel. Have you seen any issues with that? Thanks, Herb

10-02-2007, 12:35 AM	#5
cablazer 70 4x4 k5 Blazer Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Manteca, CA Posts: 40	Re: pics of bikini top, family cage, side panels & floor Side panels look great. I was thinking of doing the same. What did you use to cut the them and did you have to grind the edges to make them clean?

10-02-2007, 03:15 PM	#7
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,470	Re: pics of bikini top, family cage, side panels & floor Very nice __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Big Piggy: "Goliath" 07 Kodiak C4500 Lil Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T



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