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nt30 · 11-11-2012, 07:14 PM

Is the bottom bar necessary?

Lights wouldn't have been my choice but they are there and blend nicely so I would keep them.
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**superflysteiny** · 11-11-2012, 07:19 PM

I don't think getting rid of it is a good idea because that lower bar is attached to the lower body mount. It would probably be ok but I don't want to take a chance.
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**superflysteiny** · 11-11-2012, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by nt30

Is the bottom bar necessary?

Lights wouldn't have been my choice but they are there and blend nicely so I would keep them.
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I would not have bought the bumper ether but I figure it came with the truck lets see how it looks
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texastrendz · 11-11-2012, 07:30 PM

I would cut the entire front section off and connect the two body mounts between each other with tubing of the same size. Then build off of the tubing that connects the body mounts to attatch the bumper. Nate could probably do this with the jig he built to build the frame. Eazy fix to me. I would not make anything that comes off and on, you know what is going to happen. It does not look good at all the way it is, with all the money you have spent. Not trying to sound like an ass, just my two pennies. Going to be one nice ride sir.

**CC69Rat** · 11-11-2012, 07:58 PM

I think you just need to raise it back up to stock height. Why would someone do this to a truck ! ??

Do what you do man .. you'll get it.

jwalk · 11-11-2012, 08:21 PM

Truck looks great but personally I think a stock bumper would look best.
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Chvy2NV · 11-11-2012, 08:39 PM

What's Nates take on the subject?? I'm sure you guys can come up with a fix for this. As for being Anal about it. There's just no other way to be when your that detail oriented!!!

That bumper doesn't look bad. But a stock one looks best IMO.

Great job bro. I can't get over the way this is coming together. Mad skillz!!!
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moggey01 · 11-11-2012, 08:32 PM

Houston is not bad , but you want to live towards the out skirts of town. Conroe , Kingwood , Cypress, Pearland are all getting more populated now . The thing is Texas is a right to work state , so more people want to move for jobs from other states also the housing market crash did not seem to be as bad here as everywhere else. There are lots of car shops around and a few race tracks. LOL Hope this helps.

Rusbuilt · 11-11-2012, 09:05 PM

man I love this thing, even if you can see the frame under the bumper!

**superflysteiny** · 11-11-2012, 09:15 PM

Thanks man I appreciate that. I think I will run a stock bumper
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gringoloco · 11-11-2012, 10:10 PM

I would cut the bar at the bulkhead and mount it at an angle. Chroming it will make it look like an afterthought/mistake you tried to fix. Only use the fogs if you're updating the headlights to match. My 2 cents...
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**lolife99** · 11-11-2012, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by gringoloco

I would cut the bar at the bulkhead and mount it at an angle. Chroming it will make it look like an afterthought/mistake you tried to fix. Only use the fogs if you're updating the headlights to match. My 2 cents...
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I agree.
I would weld the two front horizontal tubes together,... without the vertical tubes.

I would also run a standard front bumper.
This truck has too much class to run a LMC running light bumper.

big_al_71 · 11-11-2012, 10:34 PM

Eric if it bothers you that much i will trade you even for sylvester ....

I would not chrome it nor paint it I would cut it and reweld as already mentioned if it bothers you that much if it was me i would leave it to give people a reason to try to look under it to see that

frame....

**superflysteiny** · 11-11-2012, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by gringoloco

I would cut the bar at the bulkhead and mount it at an angle. Chroming it will make it look like an afterthought/mistake you tried to fix. Only use the fogs if you're updating the headlights to match. My 2 cents...
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Going to gut the bar out talked to Nate he is going to make me another one and I will weld it in place. Great customer service

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Originally Posted by lolife99

I agree.
I would weld the two front horizontal tubes together,... without the vertical tubes.we will angle it up

I would also run a standard front bumper.
This truck has too much class to run a LMC running light bumper.

stock bumper it is. Thank you

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Eric if it bothers you that much i will trade you even for sylvester ....

I would not chrome it nor paint it I would cut it and reweld as already mentioned if it bothers you that much if it was me i would leave it to give people a reason to try to look under it to see that

frame....

Point taken Al thank you. By the way I love Sylvester
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David67 · 11-11-2012, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

I would also run a standard front bumper.
This truck has too much class to run a LMC running light bumper.

I completely agree. And that's awesome of Nate to do that.

sduckworth13 · 11-12-2012, 12:47 AM

It doesnt look like it sticks out too far, maybe you could modify the front bumper to fit the frame behind it and rechrome it. Sweet truck.

Graham57a · 11-12-2012, 11:15 AM

I vote stock bumper. And I'm glad to hear Nate is gonna help you figure this thing out. What are you gonna run for headlights on this girl?
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**superflysteiny** · 11-12-2012, 12:15 PM

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I completely agree. And that's awesome of Nate to do that.

Yes he is

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Eric it's looking amazing. Nate is the man and has the cure for anything. Looking good as always. Good choice to go with the stock bumper!!

Stock it is

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Originally Posted by Dinos63

very nice!! set the bar way up on this one

Thanks man

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Originally Posted by sduckworth13

It doesnt look like it sticks out too far, maybe you could modify the front bumper to fit the frame behind it and rechrome it. Sweet truck.

Just need to remove the bar and move it up

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I vote stock bumper. And I'm glad to hear Nate is gonna help you figure this thing out. What are you gonna run for headlights on this girl?
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I think I am going to run the stock head lights

**superflysteiny** · 11-12-2012, 03:34 PM

Here are some pics of the hoot hinges installed

69CST-V · 11-12-2012, 03:36 PM

Eric,

More progress. Looks great. Glad you decided on the stock bumper.

**67cheby** · 11-12-2012, 03:38 PM

best looking "hoot" hinges i have seen in a while !! LOL

**superflysteiny** · 11-12-2012, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by 69CST-V

Eric,

More progress. Looks great. Glad you decided on the stock bumper.

Ya like I said I had this one laying around so I thought I would try to see what it would look like on.

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best looking "hoot" hinges i have seen in a while !! LOL

I agree

Rusbuilt · 11-12-2012, 03:45 PM

Nice!
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big_al_71 · 11-12-2012, 04:21 PM

Those hinges are great as I seen Raul's in person...

**superflysteiny** · 11-12-2012, 05:09 PM

They are easy to put on too
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11-11-2012, 07:14 PM	#1
nt30 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Boston,MA Posts: 75	Re: Tootsie build for my mother with cancer Is the bottom bar necessary? Lights wouldn't have been my choice but they are there and blend nicely so I would keep them. Posted via Mobile Device

11-11-2012, 07:19 PM	#2
superflysteiny Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: orangevale ca Posts: 4,630	Re: Tootsie build for my mother with cancer I don't think getting rid of it is a good idea because that lower bar is attached to the lower body mount. It would probably be ok but I don't want to take a chance. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Tootsie build T Shirts (Supporting Colon Cancer research) Tootsie- a truck for my mother Pops 72 Cheyenne Dropmember build 67 Second Chance project from hell

11-11-2012, 07:30 PM	#4
texastrendz Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: HOUSTON TX Posts: 1,161	Re: Tootsie build for my mother with cancer I would cut the entire front section off and connect the two body mounts between each other with tubing of the same size. Then build off of the tubing that connects the body mounts to attatch the bumper. Nate could probably do this with the jig he built to build the frame. Eazy fix to me. I would not make anything that comes off and on, you know what is going to happen. It does not look good at all the way it is, with all the money you have spent. Not trying to sound like an ass, just my two pennies. Going to be one nice ride sir.

11-11-2012, 07:58 PM	#5
CC69Rat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,205	Re: Tootsie build for my mother with cancer I think you just need to raise it back up to stock height. Why would someone do this to a truck ! ?? Do what you do man .. you'll get it. __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

11-11-2012, 08:21 PM	#6
jwalk What was I thinking? Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: oklahoma Posts: 1,137	Re: Tootsie build for my mother with cancer Truck looks great but personally I think a stock bumper would look best. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Justin '68 C/10 Custom Long wide bed '78 GMC Sierra short wide Project: Second time around...'68 short wide http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=423949

11-11-2012, 08:39 PM	#7
Chvy2NV Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: So. Florida Posts: 873	Re: Tootsie build for my mother with cancer What's Nates take on the subject?? I'm sure you guys can come up with a fix for this. As for being Anal about it. There's just no other way to be when your that detail oriented!!! That bumper doesn't look bad. But a stock one looks best IMO. Great job bro. I can't get over the way this is coming together. Mad skillz!!! Posted via Mobile Device

11-11-2012, 08:32 PM	#8
moggey01 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Houston Texas Posts: 315	Re: Tootsie build for my mother with cancer Houston is not bad , but you want to live towards the out skirts of town. Conroe , Kingwood , Cypress, Pearland are all getting more populated now . The thing is Texas is a right to work state , so more people want to move for jobs from other states also the housing market crash did not seem to be as bad here as everywhere else. There are lots of car shops around and a few race tracks. LOL Hope this helps.

11-11-2012, 09:05 PM	#9
Rusbuilt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 5,381	Re: Tootsie build for my mother with cancer man I love this thing, even if you can see the frame under the bumper! __________________ -Rus PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULINPaypal donations accepted @ rus1785@yahoo.com Rusbuilt's garage 1968 Chevy C-30 Darcy SOLD Rusbuilt shop truck *SOLD*

11-11-2012, 09:15 PM	#10
superflysteiny Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: orangevale ca Posts: 4,630	Re: Tootsie build for my mother with cancer Thanks man I appreciate that. I think I will run a stock bumper Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Tootsie build T Shirts (Supporting Colon Cancer research) Tootsie- a truck for my mother Pops 72 Cheyenne Dropmember build 67 Second Chance project from hell

11-11-2012, 10:10 PM	#11
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11-11-2012, 10:34 PM	#13
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Tootsie build for my mother with cancer Eric if it bothers you that much i will trade you even for sylvester .... I would not chrome it nor paint it I would cut it and reweld as already mentioned if it bothers you that much if it was me i would leave it to give people a reason to try to look under it to see that frame.... Attached Images __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

11-12-2012, 12:47 AM	#16
sduckworth13 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Kansas City, Missouri Posts: 3,541	Re: Tootsie build for my mother with cancer It doesnt look like it sticks out too far, maybe you could modify the front bumper to fit the frame behind it and rechrome it. Sweet truck. __________________ Scott

11-12-2012, 11:15 AM	#17
Graham57a Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Asheville, North Carolina Posts: 1,838	Re: Tootsie build for my mother with cancer I vote stock bumper. And I'm glad to hear Nate is gonna help you figure this thing out. What are you gonna run for headlights on this girl? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ ANDREW 1972 Chevy SWB Cheyenne Super JANE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=462072 1972 GMC Jimmy PENNY http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=735827 1968 GMC patina swb PEARL http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=731315 1972 Chevy K20 BRUCE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=805788 1972 Chevy SWB Highlander OLIVE Build thread coming

11-12-2012, 03:34 PM	#19
superflysteiny Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: orangevale ca Posts: 4,630	Re: Tootsie build for my mother with cancer Here are some pics of the hoot hinges installed __________________ Tootsie build T Shirts (Supporting Colon Cancer research) Tootsie- a truck for my mother Pops 72 Cheyenne Dropmember build 67 Second Chance project from hell

11-12-2012, 03:36 PM	#20
69CST-V Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Piper, KS Posts: 683	Re: Tootsie build for my mother with cancer Eric, More progress. Looks great. Glad you decided on the stock bumper. __________________ Bryce '69 SWB Fleet Still Under Construction Company Trucks



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11-12-2012, 03:38 PM	#21
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: Tootsie build for my mother with cancer best looking "hoot" hinges i have seen in a while !! LOL __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

11-12-2012, 03:45 PM	#23
Rusbuilt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 5,381	Re: Tootsie build for my mother with cancer Nice! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ -Rus PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULINPaypal donations accepted @ rus1785@yahoo.com Rusbuilt's garage 1968 Chevy C-30 Darcy SOLD Rusbuilt shop truck *SOLD*

11-12-2012, 04:21 PM	#24
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Tootsie build for my mother with cancer Those hinges are great as I seen Raul's in person... __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

11-12-2012, 05:09 PM	#25
superflysteiny Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: orangevale ca Posts: 4,630	Re: Tootsie build for my mother with cancer They are easy to put on too Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Tootsie build T Shirts (Supporting Colon Cancer research) Tootsie- a truck for my mother Pops 72 Cheyenne Dropmember build 67 Second Chance project from hell

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