my 65 fleetside build

[flips72]

if you are going to cut down both sides of a long bed to make a short bed I would leave the wheel openings alone and just take 12 inches off the front and 8 inches off the rear, you would never notice the difference in the openings and you wouldn't have the weak spot in the center of the bed side, I would also remove the center stake pocket and no one would ever know the difference, hope this helps.

[Dubnova]

Flip, have you any pics or ideas of what your truck would look like with a white top? I used a variation of victory red on mine but, I'm leaning toward a two tone. How are the other trucks coming along?

[likaroc13]

Originally Posted by Dubnova

Flip, have you any pics or ideas of what your truck would look like with a white top? I used a variation of victory red on mine but, I'm leaning toward a two tone. How are the other trucks coming along?

I agree, we need some updates from him!

Not exactly his truck (if that matters), but here's a link to pics of red trucks I have saved. There are some with white tops, so maybe it'll help you out. Link below:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/985431...7634743494204/

[flips72]

Originally Posted by Dubnova

Flip, have you any pics or ideas of what your truck would look like with a white top? I used a variation of victory red on mine but, I'm leaning toward a two tone. How are the other trucks coming along?

I almost went with a white top and I think they look great two toned, the link likaroc posted has some really good pictures that will help a lot. as far as the other trucks they are on stand by for now as I am trying to build another garage to move my bass boat and the red truck into so I can get started on the wifes, but weather don't want to cooperate with me. I also have been helping a buddy of mine restore his 66 and its been taking a lot of time we started him a build thread but I don't think he has been putting anything on it, I think its under basking or something like that, but thanks for asking.

Originally Posted by likaroc13

I agree, we need some updates from him!

Not exactly his truck (if that matters), but here's a link to pics of red trucks I have saved. There are some with white tops, so maybe it'll help you out. Link below:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/985431...7634743494204/

thanks phillip for the link, hope your dad is doing better we have been keeping him as well as the rest of your family in our prayers.

[Dubnova]

Originally Posted by likaroc13

I agree, we need some updates from him!

Not exactly his truck (if that matters), but here's a link to pics of red trucks I have saved. There are some with white tops, so maybe it'll help you out. Link below:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/985431...7634743494204/

Thanks for the pics.

[likaroc13]

Originally Posted by flips72

thanks phillip for the link, hope your dad is doing better we have been keeping him as well as the rest of your family in our prayers.

Thank you sir! He's doing much, much better compared to where he started. He's fighting it, & hopefully everything continues to work for the best. Maybe this crappy weather will clear up soon so you can make some garage progress. Looking forward to your wife's truck build when it comes. Hoping to get back on mine once it warms up a bit.

Originally Posted by Dubnova

Thanks for the pics.

You got it.

[clemdaddy]

really like the new truck/trucks. i'm kinda in a collecting mode myself and just can't seem to stop. bomp too...
maybe theres a place where we can get help, but on the way there we'd spot another truck we gotta have.

congrats flips, love to see more on the trucks and the shop also.

[flips72]

Originally Posted by Alan's Classic

Man that's a cool builder. The wife should be pleased with it.

Good luck with the garage build with this nasty weather.

thanks alan, she is tickled she has found a facebook page and posted a couple pics lol hopefully that means unlimited funds.

Originally Posted by Dubnova

Yeah good luck with the garage. Better keep that boat inside it's almost time to drag em out and hook em up. You East Tenn boys should be float n fly's about now anyways.

your right about the float and fly, some of my buddys are killing them on parksville just above the house, and did you hear about the new state record out of Chickamauga..15.2 woo hoo

Originally Posted by likaroc13

Thank you sir! He's doing much, much better compared to where he started. He's fighting it, & hopefully everything continues to work for the best. Maybe this crappy weather will clear up soon so you can make some garage progress. Looking forward to your wife's truck build when it comes. Hoping to get back on mine once it warms up a bit.
your welcome, and I too am ready for the new shop, and also some updates on black bettey


You got it.

Originally Posted by clemdaddy

really like the new truck/trucks. i'm kinda in a collecting mode myself and just can't seem to stop. bomp too...
maybe theres a place where we can get help, but on the way there we'd spot another truck we gotta have.

congrats flips, love to see more on the trucks and the shop also.

yeah, I`ve been watching, and yall must have some deep pockets or very understanding wives lol, and tilly looks awesome by the way, oh yeah if you find that place where we can get help for our addiction please, please don't tell my wife.