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Unique!
http://image.sporttruck.com/f/920242...+rear_view.jpg
http://www.sporttruck.com/featuredve...c10/index.html

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throw a few of mine in....

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People seem to dig my battery box idea...

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That's COOL. I hope it's bolted in or you might lose your lunch! Jocko LIKE.

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Yeah, the box is held down by 4 bolts that go through a metal tray, the bottom of the box and the bed wood. Aint goin' anywhere.

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There is this option as well
Heavy Duty RV Battery Box.
I may use this behind my seat.
Heavy Duty Battery Box - (In Cab Storage)(Behind the Seat)
http://images.campingworld.com/is/im....42,.4&opac=20
http://www.campingworld.com/shopping...tery-box/52134

Optima Battery Dry Cell Battery:
http://www.extremelimitsoffroad.com....llow%20top.jpg

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For all the fellas that have been PMing me about my truck...
Here are the Modifications/Customizations I have done on her lately:
Cutting and welding and shoe horning in!
Project: "Full Metal Yellow Jacket" Build Thread
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...60#post4522760
http://public.bay.livefilestore.com/...600.jpg?psid=1
http://public.bay.livefilestore.com/...617.jpg?psid=1

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Front Roll Pan:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1301677518
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1301677518
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1301677518

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=456502

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=150005

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=423958


Rear Bumpers/Roll Pans:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1305159804
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1304384631
http://inlinethumb16.webshots.com/46...600x600Q85.jpg
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1300848949

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=463338

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=366271

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=454512

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=395661

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bagging is next

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Can anybody tell me what this rear bumper comes off of?

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67-72 i think if not then its a 73-78 or 79

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Yep!
http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cb/.../t.aspx?Page=1
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Here's a weird one I found on the Sacramento Craigslist. The pic is not good, but it looks like somebody carried the body line all the way around the back of the bed and grafted the front of a 60-61 hood to the roll pan area.

Here is the link to the ad:http://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/2400100249.html

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What has been done for steering wheels? I see a lot of the same old thing, Impala wheel, deluxe wheel, billet/custom wheel, OE late model truck wheel, but has anyone done anything different?

I know a few people have done different dashes, but it seems like everyone does the same basic wheels. Maybe I just have too many ideas that are so crazy, nobody else thinks they are worth the time/effort, or maybe I'm just crazy.

I have an idea for mine, but it seems I have a taste for the hard to come by (even though this damn wheel is in 90% of the photos I've seen). I have a few options in the works and hope to have my wheel here, mocked up, and ready to roll by the end of next month. If I can't find the exact wheel I want, my second/third options are still pretty cool. :lol:

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My favorite wheel has always been the early Covico.

http://img688.imageshack.us/img688/6672/covico.jpg

They are distinctive in having a shallow dish and equally spaced spokes. They were very inexpensive when new, and as a result very few decent examples remain. I’ve also always favored the 58-59 Impala wheel since they day they came out.

But if I were to do something different, I’d go for a 62 Impala wheel, or a 59 Oldsmobile wheel. They still look very cool and period correct, but are not often seen anymore.

Here are a couple of examples from Google Images:

http://img830.imageshack.us/img830/2...mpalawheel.jpg

http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/148...teeringwhe.jpg

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Guess I just need to get off my ass and do mine so everyone can tell me what a stupid idea it was. :lol:

<edit>I know one thing, mine will be different. :D

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That rear bumper looks like it solves the plate rubbing on the tailgate issue.

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I've decided to go with the 67 bumper on my 66 fleetside. I really like the look and I think it makes the rear look lower with the hanging plate. I also picked up this 65 Belair wheel that I'm going to try restoring.

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63redsled...what tank and filler neck did you use on your truck???

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Some more....
I like this!
http://image.classictrucks.com/f/352...+truck_bed.jpg
http://image.classictrucks.com/f/313..._side_rear.jpg

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One more:
http://www.completecustomsinc.com/wp...e-Truck-02.jpg
http://www.completecustomsinc.com/wp...e-Truck-05.jpg
http://www.completecustomsinc.com/wp...e-Truck-01.jpg
Rear Fender Exhaust route:
http://www.completecustomsinc.com/wp...7/IMG_0575.jpg
http://www.completecustomsinc.com/cu...p-side-pickup/

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Flames:
http://www.gifsoup.com/view2/1572608/torch-fire1-o.gif
'Post your 1960-1966 Flamed trucks!'‏
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...11#post4573911
http://www.kumberamotors.com/inventory/298/13035.jpg
http://www.kumberamotors.com/inventory/298/13035.jpghttp://www.kumberamotors.com/cars.htm?l=o&id=298
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1300939753
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1278912266
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1293711327
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1299008568
http://image.shutterstock.com/displa...e-55604407.jpg
http://sportruck.com/events/cruisin-...re-2010/72.jpg

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