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CG · 01-15-2021, 09:12 PM

You are going to like this page. I remember these DIY automotive projects and thought how cool would it be to be able to build something like these?

https://rqriley.com/diy-projects-plans/

**truckster** · 01-15-2021, 10:28 PM

Mechanics Illustrated was one of my staples growing up. I drooled over those projects.

**Getter-Done** · 01-15-2021, 11:43 PM

I loved these Magazines.

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ChevyRacefan · 01-16-2021, 01:42 AM

https://www.instructables.com/

**Getter-Done** · 01-16-2021, 12:06 PM

Here is a (Back burner

)Project I hope to finish soon.

It is a Quick Change gear box for my Atlas lathe.

I have some on the ground work done all-ready.

PDF link:http://vintagemachinery.org/pubs/51/7158.pdf

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CG · 01-16-2021, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by ChevyRacefan

https://www.instructables.com/

Ive had this bookmarked forever. Lots of interesting projects come up.

CG · 01-16-2021, 04:47 PM

I saw the bug camper and I remember thinking back in the day that thing was so cool, but how the heck could it even go up a hill, much less a mountain pass like we have around here?

I had this pic saved in my one tons thread. I was wondering how it would look Blazer sized. So I chopped up a camper pic and sorta crappily pasted it over someone on the boards Blazer.

Next I went out to the shop to look at my 71 C30 haha. If I tried something like that all I would be doing was making scrap metal.

**Ol Blue K20** · 01-16-2021, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by CG

I saw the bug camper and I remember thinking back in the day that thing was so cool, but how the heck could it even go up a hill, much less a mountain pass like we have around here?

I had this pic saved in my one tons thread. I was wondering how it would look Blazer sized. So I chopped up a camper pic and sorta crappily pasted it over someone on the boards Blazer.

Next I went out to the shop to look at my 71 C30 haha. If I tried something like that all I would be doing was making scrap metal.

I like them both.....

**LockDoc** · 01-17-2021, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by CG

I saw the bug camper and I remember thinking back in the day that thing was so cool, but how the heck could it even go up a hill, much less a mountain pass like we have around here?

I had this pic saved in my one tons thread. I was wondering how it would look Blazer sized. So I chopped up a camper pic and sorta crappily pasted it over someone on the boards Blazer.

Next I went out to the shop to look at my 71 C30 haha. If I tried something like that all I would be doing was making scrap metal.

I guess Dieselwrencher's milk truck would be a great start for that....

LockDoc

**Ol Blue K20** · 01-17-2021, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by LockDoc

I guess the milk truck would be a great start for that....

LockDoc

I have thought the same thing before....

CG · 01-17-2021, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by LockDoc

I guess Dieselwrencher's milk truck would be a great start for that....

LockDoc

That would be a cool start, I had forgotten about that truck .. right click save.

I really like the funkiness of the stubby camper on the bug, that's why I chose a blazer (short wb) for my funky version.

**special-K** · 01-17-2021, 01:45 PM

I'd like to build a camper

CG · 01-17-2021, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

I'd like to build a camper

https://www.glen-l.com/glen-l-rv-plans/

**special-K** · 01-20-2021, 07:18 AM

I have a plan, but thanks for sharing that link. I bookmarked that site. Some cool illustrations

01-15-2021, 09:12 PM	#1
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01-15-2021, 10:28 PM	#2
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01-16-2021, 01:42 AM	#4
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01-16-2021, 12:06 PM	#5
Getter-Done Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: TN. Posts: 7,701	Re: If you grew up with Mechanics Illustrated ... Here is a (Back burner )Project I hope to finish soon. It is a Quick Change gear box for my Atlas lathe. I have some on the ground work done all-ready. PDF link:http://vintagemachinery.org/pubs/51/7158.pdf . __________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________ 84 Chevy K-20 63 Impala (my high school car) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...Crew Cab Build

01-16-2021, 04:47 PM	#7
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Monroe, Wa. Posts: 19,769	Re: If you grew up with Mechanics Illustrated ... I saw the bug camper and I remember thinking back in the day that thing was so cool, but how the heck could it even go up a hill, much less a mountain pass like we have around here? I had this pic saved in my one tons thread. I was wondering how it would look Blazer sized. So I chopped up a camper pic and sorta crappily pasted it over someone on the boards Blazer. Next I went out to the shop to look at my 71 C30 haha. If I tried something like that all I would be doing was making scrap metal. Attached Images __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … … Monroe Swap meet May 18-19. Mike has the same spots for the NW guys he's had forever. Lunch time BBQ at the spaces. If you have stuff to sell bring it along. If you have a question PM stllookn (Mike) here via the board. https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=851291

01-17-2021, 01:45 PM	#12
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01-20-2021, 07:18 AM	#14
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