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mcbassin · 11-11-2012, 08:31 AM

Very nice!
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**superflysteiny** · 11-11-2012, 02:01 PM

Man guys what the hell is going on with this country. If texas turns we are all screwed. Any way thank you for all the info on texas. I am reeally considering getting the hell out of this state. But back to Tootsie I ran into a major road block while mounting the bumper. When the frame was built the lower hoop is in the way of the lower bumper. I tried to trim the lower part of the bumper but it just did not look right when I mounted it. To say I am disappointed is an understatment. I made the upper bumper mount and I had to cut the lower bar off and moved the lower tube back one inch. It made room for the bumper but the issue is once the frame is gold It will be seen on the bottom of the bumper and I fear it will look like crap or stand out. Here are some pics. Most of the trim is on hood is mounted. Let me know what you guys thinks.

Rusbuilt · 11-11-2012, 02:06 PM

Looks amazing!! maybe you could turn the lower bar upward after it passes the radiator support, then you could make it line up with the bottom bumper holes. Maybe??

Zoomin · 11-11-2012, 02:25 PM

The bottom rail needs to angle up, get pulled back, or both I'm afraid.

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**superflysteiny** · 11-11-2012, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusbuilt

Looks amazing!! maybe you could turn the lower bar upward after it passes the radiator support, then you could make it line up with the bottom bumper holes. Maybe??

Problem is that even if I turn them up they will show so I will most likley go with I may make the bar removable and have it chromed.

mjensen · 11-11-2012, 02:39 PM

That's too bad about bumper. Is there any option of reshaping the bumper? Probably wouldn't look as cool though I guess.

**CC69Rat** · 11-11-2012, 02:55 PM

Something tells me Nate can fix it..

Honestly it doesnt look bad, it just kinda looks like something I wound say. What's that bar?

The fact is, its the baddest C10 on the planet IMO. Dont sweat it.. Im sure youll come up with something.
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Chvy2NV · 11-11-2012, 03:32 PM

Hey Eric. Where did you get these bolts with the flush washer you using for your under dash panel??

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orngsikL · 11-11-2012, 03:45 PM

very, very nice! where'd you buy the brake lines, fittings, and clamps?

Rusbuilt · 11-11-2012, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by superflysteiny

Problem is that even if I turn them up they will show so I will most likley go with I may make the bar removable and have it chromed.

I wouldn't move the top bar, just the bottom bar. turn it up toward the top bar after the radiator support.

duallyjams · 11-11-2012, 04:27 PM

The truck is a work of art. The front bar is one of those things that will nag you but most other people wouldn't even notice it.

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

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Originally Posted by mjensen

That's too bad about bumper. Is there any option of reshaping the bumper? Probably wouldn't look as cool though I guess.

II could do it but it would be a ton of work and then I would have to have it reshaped

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Something tells me Nate can fix it..

Honestly it doesnt look bad, it just kinda looks like something I wound say. What's that bar?
He could but he is in Az and I am here. I can fix it and I am by know means upset with Nathan. Just sucks to have to cut on this frame.
The fact is, its the baddest C10 on the planet IMO. Dont sweat it.. Im sure youll come up with something.
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Thank you

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Hey Eric. Where did you get these bolts with the flush washer you using for your under dash panel??
Those are billet specialties

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very, very nice! where'd you buy the brake lines, fittings, and clamps?

Clamps and fitting are earls and I bought them from american past times they are on the board look them up they are great people to do buisness with.

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I wouldn't move the top bar, just the bottom bar. turn it up toward the top bar after the radiator support.

I was never planning on moving the top bar. The issue is that there is not enough room to make a bend on a tube bender to get the bar up. I think I am going to make the bart removable and have it plated so it blends with bumper.

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The truck is a work of art. The front bar is one of those things that will nag you but most other people wouldn't even notice it.

Thank you I just feel if it was gold it would stand out on not in a good way. I am super anal which is not always good

66redw/white · 11-11-2012, 05:14 PM

when i looked through the pictures i honestly didnt even notice. i had to go back and look again...

**superflysteiny** · 11-11-2012, 05:18 PM

Here is how I will make it removable so I can have it chromed. What do you guys think about the lights in the bumper. I was really just wanting a stock bumper but this one came with the truck. I dont think it looks to bad. Shoot me you opinion

67anthony · 11-11-2012, 06:33 PM

Never thought it would look good looks great on your truck i think because its so low great job.

**superflysteiny** · 11-11-2012, 06:58 PM

Thank you
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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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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.

gdavis · 11-11-2012, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by superflysteiny

Man guys what the hell is going on with this country. If texas turns we are all screwed. Any way thank you for all the info on texas. I am reeally considering getting the hell out of this state. But back to Tootsie I ran into a major road block while mounting the bumper. When the frame was built the lower hoop is in the way of the lower bumper. I tried to trim the lower part of the bumper but it just did not look right when I mounted it. To say I am disappointed is an understatment. I made the upper bumper mount and I had to cut the lower bar off and moved the lower tube back one inch. It made room for the bumper but the issue is once the frame is gold It will be seen on the bottom of the bumper and I fear it will look like crap or stand out. Here are some pics. Most of the trim is on hood is mounted. Let me know what you guys thinks.

Boy that is a real nice ride. george from florida

jwalk · 11-11-2012, 08:21 PM

Truck looks great but personally I think a stock bumper would look best.
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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.

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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11-11-2012, 08:31 AM	#1476
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Tootsie build for my mother with cancer Very nice! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

11-11-2012, 02:01 PM	#1477
superflysteiny Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: orangevale ca Posts: 4,630	Re: Tootsie build for my mother with cancer Man guys what the hell is going on with this country. If texas turns we are all screwed. Any way thank you for all the info on texas. I am reeally considering getting the hell out of this state. But back to Tootsie I ran into a major road block while mounting the bumper. When the frame was built the lower hoop is in the way of the lower bumper. I tried to trim the lower part of the bumper but it just did not look right when I mounted it. To say I am disappointed is an understatment. I made the upper bumper mount and I had to cut the lower bar off and moved the lower tube back one inch. It made room for the bumper but the issue is once the frame is gold It will be seen on the bottom of the bumper and I fear it will look like crap or stand out. Here are some pics. Most of the trim is on hood is mounted. Let me know what you guys thinks. __________________ 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, 02:06 PM	#1478
Rusbuilt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 5,381	Re: Tootsie build for my mother with cancer Looks amazing!! maybe you could turn the lower bar upward after it passes the radiator support, then you could make it line up with the bottom bumper holes. Maybe?? __________________ -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, 02:25 PM	#1479
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: Tootsie build for my mother with cancer The bottom rail needs to angle up, get pulled back, or both I'm afraid. A couple of tax links for you - quick easy reads. Link 1 Link 2 __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

11-11-2012, 02:39 PM	#1481
mjensen Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 1,562	Re: Tootsie build for my mother with cancer That's too bad about bumper. Is there any option of reshaping the bumper? Probably wouldn't look as cool though I guess. __________________ Mike '69 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 Build Thread

11-11-2012, 02:55 PM	#1482
CC69Rat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,206	Re: Tootsie build for my mother with cancer Something tells me Nate can fix it.. Honestly it doesnt look bad, it just kinda looks like something I wound say. What's that bar? The fact is, its the baddest C10 on the planet IMO. Dont sweat it.. Im sure youll come up with something. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 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, 03:45 PM	#1484
orngsikL Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Watson, Louisiana Posts: 312	Re: Tootsie build for my mother with cancer very, very nice! where'd you buy the brake lines, fittings, and clamps? __________________ build thread - 1972 C/10 "Ethyl" 1974 C/10 " Paw Paw" C/10 Club Louisiana instagram - @esso_c10 @projectpawpaw

11-11-2012, 04:27 PM	#1486
duallyjams Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Deale Md Posts: 4,663	Re: Tootsie build for my mother with cancer The truck is a work of art. The front bar is one of those things that will nag you but most other people wouldn't even notice it. __________________ James 63 GMC V6 4speed carryall 65 chevy swb bbw V8 auto 68 K20 327/4 speed, buddy buckets 2002 GMC CC Dually Duramax 64 GMC lwb 3/4 V6 4speed SOLD 66 GMC swb bbw buddy buckets SOLD IG duallyjams The only thing that stays the same is constant change!

11-11-2012, 05:14 PM	#1488
66redw/white made in america Join Date: May 2010 Location: baton rouge la Posts: 653	Re: Tootsie build for my mother with cancer when i looked through the pictures i honestly didnt even notice. i had to go back and look again... __________________ 2005 gmc sierra- 4/6, t56, cammed 5.3. 4.10, big bars, and brakes. sounds good 1964 c10-283 powerpack, 3 on the tree 2004 corvette- lowered, borla, tuned. slow my old girl 1966 c10- 305v8, t-5 sold

11-11-2012, 05:18 PM	#1489
superflysteiny Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: orangevale ca Posts: 4,630	Re: Tootsie build for my mother with cancer Here is how I will make it removable so I can have it chromed. What do you guys think about the lights in the bumper. I was really just wanting a stock bumper but this one came with the truck. I dont think it looks to bad. Shoot me you opinion __________________ 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, 06:33 PM	#1490
67anthony Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: mississippi Posts: 444	Re: Tootsie build for my mother with cancer Never thought it would look good looks great on your truck i think because its so low great job.

11-11-2012, 06:58 PM	#1491
superflysteiny Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: orangevale ca Posts: 4,630	Re: Tootsie build for my mother with cancer Thank you 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, 07:14 PM	#1492
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	#1493
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	#1495
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.



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11-11-2012, 07:58 PM	#1496
CC69Rat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,206	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	#1498
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, 08:32 PM	#1499
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, 08:39 PM	#1500
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

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