Building this C5 5 Window for my Wife
I started this project in November. I've had this cab for about 10 years and always thought I would build it just after I finished my 55 BelAir. Didn't realize it would be this long to get to it.
I started with a 98 C5 Vette and modified the frame rail width of the Vette to fit under the AD cab. http://pic60.picturetrail.com/VOL172.../393046788.jpg http://pic60.picturetrail.com/VOL172.../393520098.jpg http://pic60.picturetrail.com/VOL172.../394679247.jpg Mocking up for the bed http://pic60.picturetrail.com/VOL172.../394448303.jpg Cell Phone pic, One bed Side tacked on http://pic60.picturetrail.com/VOL172.../394679209.jpg I cut down a tailgate I had from a 67. I made the stake pockets similat to stack with just a little more detail http://pic60.picturetrail.com/VOL172.../394679252.jpg http://pic60.picturetrail.com/VOL172.../394679238.jpg http://pic60.picturetrail.com/VOL172.../394679231.jpg The dash was pretty beat up so I tried my skills and made this one http://pic60.picturetrail.com/VOL172.../394679242.jpg That's about it. The wheelbase is about 10'' shorter that a stock short bed AD . I'll be keeping the drivetrain mostly stock. Wife really dosen't want a HotRod. Just a "Cute" old truck. |
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Its looking great.
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Cool, Nice restomod!
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Could you give more details on what you modified to make that tail gate work?
What latchs and straps are you using. Looks good on there! |
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This is a really cool build.
Kim |
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I also plan on using the vette gas strut for the gate if it works out |
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nice
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Looking good, but wasn't it tempting to just play with the 'vette? :-) Or was it hot. haha.
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It seems I have a lot done on the build since last posting.
Bed is done with the exception of some final welding, grinding and floor http://pic60.picturetrail.com/VOL172.../395023677.jpg Gas door is mounted and plumbed to tank http://pic60.picturetrail.com/VOL172.../395023691.jpg http://pic60.picturetrail.com/VOL172.../395023766.jpg http://pic60.picturetrail.com/VOL172.../395023733.jpg http://pic60.picturetrail.com/VOL172.../395023695.jpg I came up with this to hold the tail gate in open posistion. Stainless steel rods retract into a nylon bushing http://pic60.picturetrail.com/VOL172.../395023697.jpg Here's a shot of the spring loaded gate latch I made http://pic60.picturetrail.com/VOL172.../395023722.jpg |
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Very nice build. Do you have any picture of how you built your spring loaded gate latch?
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Wow. Looks great. Aside from widening the frame, did you have to do anything else to it?
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subscribed.
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Looking real nice.
Kim |
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very nice work....love all the details and it should be a super nice drive!!!
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You the man tuned55, another great build. Great work.
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i'll be watching this one.details and pictures!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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That's cool man!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Thanks for all your kind words and interest!
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there's always a reason for interest. could it be what your doing is appreciated?
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Sweet build!
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how about an update more pictures and details
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Delted post
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wow, I am sorry...
If you want me to delete the thread for you I will. Just keep in mind if you do sell it that the thread will most likely help you with the value you sell it for. Let me know if you want my help deleting it. Again, sorry for what you're going through |
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I too I'm sorry for what your going through. It really sucks man. Just throw'n this out there...may be you could change the build thread name to...screw her this is MY build! Build the truck for yourself, and drive the wheels off it.
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yeah do let her win. seems like you were enjoying this truck if you give it up she win's persevere. women are like buses, there is always another one around the corner but a good truck with your own personal build......
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Sorry for you situation. I'm with sgt on this too.
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Tuned55. Sorry about your problem. I'm with everybody else keep the truck. It's too nice of a start to get rid of.
Shannon |
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Build it!
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Sorry to hear about your situation. My oldest son went through that situation about six years ago. It was unpleasant then but has turned out to be a blessing for him. You still might get the last laugh if it hasn't progressed beyound the "on line" stage, when she finds out he doesn't look anything like the pics he sent her, LOL.
The truck is really trick. Don't stop on that. |
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I've told multiple people who care nothing about trucks about this build. You have to finish it. It is going to be incredible. Prayers for you and your family.
-MG |
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Sorry for posting my "Life issues" here a few months back. I'm back on this build full time starting tomorrow morning. I'll post some pics as I move forward.
Thaks for all you kind words. |
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Hey Bruce,
I have not heard from you in a while, but its good to know you are keeping the truck and going to finish the build. I hope all is well with you. |
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Good to hear that you're back at it.
I wasn't looking forward to having to drive to Utah and figure out how steal and tow back to Oklahoma a half built truck. Waaaaaay to much work for me.:lol: |
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