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Hey Fox, Great job on the extensive metal work.
I was down in Sylvan Lake Wednesday for a safety course, next time I'm down or in the area i'll send you a message and try to stop by.
Doyle
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Sounds good! I've never met a fellow stovebolter!
In the Stovebolt Gallery [ stovebolt.com] More pictures here [ photos.app.goo.gl] 1951 GMC 9430 1 ton dually—-Shiny! 1970 Chevrolet C10 - Grandpa’s- My first truck.—in progress to shiny 1972 Chevrolet C20- Rusty- the puzzle box lid for the C10. 1950 Chevrolet 1300- in progress to shiny. 1962 AMC Rambler American- my wife’s Parts trucks- 1951 GMC 9300 1951-GMC 9430 1951- Chevrolet 1300
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I began to mock up how I would mount my license plate tonight. Because I built my own rear bumper bracket, which in turn moved the bumper up and in towards the bed, the bumper sits higher than stock which interferes with the stock license mount. I will create a drop bracket that will mount the plate below the bumper. I don't like how the stock bumper sits low and you can see the frame and "underparts." This drop bracket will utilize the light for the plate so it will still be legal. I considered mounting the plate under the gate in the middle of the cross sill, but somehow it seems to "clutter" the clean look. What do you guys think? http://s1372.photobucket.com/user/foxj12/library/?view=recent&page=1
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In the Stovebolt Gallery [ stovebolt.com] More pictures here [ photos.app.goo.gl] 1951 GMC 9430 1 ton dually—-Shiny! 1970 Chevrolet C10 - Grandpa’s- My first truck.—in progress to shiny 1972 Chevrolet C20- Rusty- the puzzle box lid for the C10. 1950 Chevrolet 1300- in progress to shiny. 1962 AMC Rambler American- my wife’s Parts trucks- 1951 GMC 9300 1951-GMC 9430 1951- Chevrolet 1300
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You have two choices, mount the plate almost straight using
mismatched bolts (find some stovebolts) to the tailgate.
Or just hang the plate with some bailing wire.
What was the light for, If your stopped The horsemen might not look for perfection.
But to be serious you have done exceptional work.
1 1955 Chev one ton. 261 engine
3 1962 Chev c-10 261 engine
4 1966 Plymouth VIP 5.7 GenIII Hemi
5 1966 Imperial Crown Coupe 440 engine
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I still have to upload some new pictures. I have built the bracket for the license plate and have used some JIC bulkhead hydraulic fittings and 1/2" stainless steel tubing to encase my light wires. It will look pretty clean when done I hope.
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In the Stovebolt Gallery [ stovebolt.com] More pictures here [ photos.app.goo.gl] 1951 GMC 9430 1 ton dually—-Shiny! 1970 Chevrolet C10 - Grandpa’s- My first truck.—in progress to shiny 1972 Chevrolet C20- Rusty- the puzzle box lid for the C10. 1950 Chevrolet 1300- in progress to shiny. 1962 AMC Rambler American- my wife’s Parts trucks- 1951 GMC 9300 1951-GMC 9430 1951- Chevrolet 1300
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I assembled my little blast booth to catch my excess glass and have started to strip down big pieces and parts of my 1 ton in prep for primer/bed liner (depending on the part). I have discovered that the "mill scale" on the new steel is difficult to get off with the blaster. However, the surface rust stuff comes off like dust. So, I have put out those new pieces I have built overnight, wet them down and will blast them when they get a nice flash rust on them. It really is easier to blast off. I figure that it won't matter rusting because I'm taking them to squeaky clean before I prime/liner it. http://s1372.photobucket.com/user/f...age_zpsddgsh6rp.jpeg.html?sort=3&o=0
In the Stovebolt Gallery [ stovebolt.com] More pictures here [ photos.app.goo.gl] 1951 GMC 9430 1 ton dually—-Shiny! 1970 Chevrolet C10 - Grandpa’s- My first truck.—in progress to shiny 1972 Chevrolet C20- Rusty- the puzzle box lid for the C10. 1950 Chevrolet 1300- in progress to shiny. 1962 AMC Rambler American- my wife’s Parts trucks- 1951 GMC 9300 1951-GMC 9430 1951- Chevrolet 1300
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In the Stovebolt Gallery [ stovebolt.com] More pictures here [ photos.app.goo.gl] 1951 GMC 9430 1 ton dually—-Shiny! 1970 Chevrolet C10 - Grandpa’s- My first truck.—in progress to shiny 1972 Chevrolet C20- Rusty- the puzzle box lid for the C10. 1950 Chevrolet 1300- in progress to shiny. 1962 AMC Rambler American- my wife’s Parts trucks- 1951 GMC 9300 1951-GMC 9430 1951- Chevrolet 1300
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Fox, great job, glad you're back, looks like you've been busy! Thanks for bringing us up to speed on your project. Love the pictures, I'll be anxious to see how it all turns out. Regards, Dave
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