"Project Orangepeel" 52 A.D

[reaper71]

Thank you Sir!!

Originally Posted by RockinKees

I'm glad we're on the same level Mark

I didn't know you're closing it up, probably didn''t understand that part...
The more I look at it the more I like it.
Eyes and brains do strange things sometimes

Looking forward to the finished piece!!
Also, the bumper mount is some great enginering!!

[reaper71]

Thanks Doug...I wanted it to be some what simple to remove. So when it's all done you pull 2 bolts out and the bumper and the inner mounting system comes off pretty easy..

Originally Posted by Advanced Design

Another great idea on the bumper mounting. The filler panel will look really good Mark.

[reaper71]

Rusty76, Thank you!
The apron was a much needed item, there was just to much space between the bed and bumper..

[rusty76]

You're doing this truck justice.

[reaper71]

Your to kind...Thank you once again!!

Originally Posted by rusty76

You're doing this truck justice.

[reaper71]

Pic #1. The bumperetts needed some TLC...
Both had rot issues..

Pic #2. The other side..

Pic #3. After the repair work was done..

Pic #4. After repairs were done, also showing the holes for lights that will be filled.

Pic #5. After the holes were filled and metal finished..

Mark..

[Advanced Design]

Nice repair work on the bumperette. Smooth!

[reaper71]

Thank's Doug, It was a pain in the butt to do the repairs on them do to the compound curves they have, so it was a challenge!!


Pic #1. The bumper all prepped for clear...

Pic #2. The pan after texturing..

Pic #3. The bumperettes..

Pic #4. The bumper cleared and installed...

(The reason I cleared the bumper and pan was to tie the bumper into the interior concept. )
Mark...

[ratty 46]

Nicely done on the bumper filler panels. Those came out as if they belonged.

[Spblack]

how far does your tailgate come down?

[reaper71]

Ratty46 thank's...it really needed the pan, it looked kinda silly without it...

Spblack....Oddly enough it comes all the way down with about 1/4" of clearance.
When it was in mock up stages it was worked out so it could still be used if needed..

Mark...

[reaper71]

Update...

Ok, if you guy's remember awhile back I was kicking around the idea of the metal finish for the interior, so after I finished the dash I removed the door panels and the moldings from the doors and back panel from the cab to re-do them...

Pic #1. This is the rear panel for the cab after I textured it.

Pic #2. The door panel.

Pic #3. Steering column.

Pic #4. First look after the clear was done and parts installed..

Pic #5. A closer look at the door and molding..
Till next time
Mark...

[RockinKees]

Now I'm with you with the bumper, this is good!

Also love your doorpanel, that's slick!

[Advanced Design]

Bumper, filler and the door panel looks really good. Nice ideas well done Mark!

[47 Fasttoys]

That's some really slick work on the bumper reaper.
Rob

[reaper71]

Kees,Doug and Rob Thank's again Guys for the compliments!!
I have one more small Item to post and then this old girl will go into the basement for awhile ( I have customer projects that need my attention so until I get farther ahead on them it goes in storage )

[reaper71]

This last item on my list before I put her away, is for the steering wheel/column.
There is a gap between the wheel and column that needs attention.

Pic #1. Here I made a simple ring a bit larger than the column and welded together. Then I cut out the top ring/plate to fit the back side of wheel.

Pic #2. This is what it looks like sitting on the wheel..

Pic #3. After tacking together..

Pic #4. After welding and metal finish...( also notice the inner plate that was added )

Pic #5. This gives you a better idea of what I'm going for..(the small holes in plate are for 1/4-20 button head cap screws to hold in place)
More later...
Mark...

[Advanced Design]

That is a nice detail. Putting her away...certainly understand the need and it is kinda like stopping in the middle of a good book. Here is to a quick continuation!

[youngrodder]

Your making some great progress Mark..
Looking forward to more very soon.


Marc

[rusty76]

Man that rear bumper mod and panel really look great. Splash pans always seen to really tie everything together. Really nice work.

[RockinKees]

Looking real good!

Hope you get back at it very soon, we're waiting

It's great that you can use your talents at other peoples projects, they are lucky

[reaper71]

Doug, It is a bummer that it needs to be put away again but to spend money you need to make it first HAHA!!

Originally Posted by Advanced Design

That is a nice detail. Putting her away...certainly understand the need and it is kinda like stopping in the middle of a good book. Here is to a quick continuation!

[reaper71]

Marc, Rusty76 and Kees Thank's Guys!!
I hope to be able to get some time to work on it soon, will have to see how things pan out...

Mark...

[reaper71]

This will be the last portion of the updates for awhile as stated earlier...

Pic #1. A shot of the spacer/trim ring installed.

Pic #2. Another shot to give you a better idea what it was needed for.

Although I did not take pics of the wheel being painted and detailed (DUH) here is what it turned out like.
Pic #3. The back of wheel has stainless button head cap screws installed.

Pic #4. Front view with center cap installed..

[99 to Life]

nice job on the wheel, flowing with the rest of the truck for sure. keep up the good work