How about a bracket mounted to the backside of the bar, via two or three threaded holes. That way the line of the nerf bar is uninterrupted. Plate would sit about 1/2" lower and closer to truck.
Yeah that would look good, it also all depends on what plates I run if I can use some 32 plates Id like to mount it on the nerf bar. If I end up with newer style plates or antique tags I'd like to mount it out of the way so its not an eye sore.
What about something like this but flipped over with the license plate on the bottom like you have it??? @Marty Strode built these. Here's the thread: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/tech-week-rear-bumper-nerf-bar-build.678431/
I think it'd be a tight fit with the tailgate down, I do like the stainless bar perimeter around the license plate.
I've been working a lot in the shop making good progress and moving forward I'm very close to being able to tear everything apart for paint, I've actually started to paint a few parts but more on that later on.
I pulled the "lid/ roof skin" off for the last time to make a final repair on the a pillar and add some panel bond on the perimeter surface to cut down on annoying squeaks and rattles. I then welded the lid to the a pillar and ground everything smooth in a way that looks like it was welded. .
Next I concentrated on finishing up the stud for the window slider, the original stud threads were gone so I came up with a neat trick on how the repair them. It's pretty self explanatory I basically welded new threads on the old base using a drill and bench vise as a crude metal lathe. I took a new bolt with the right length of threads an rounded the hex head to the correct diameter.
I then cut off the bad threads. Then welded the old to the new. Once fully welded you can put it back in the drill and grind it smooth. Here's a good before and after, I know you can buy these new but I like to save money when I can besides this took about 15 minutes to complete the pair.
I then drilled a new hole in the garnish molding to clear the window slider stud, I also had to fill the hole of the original location, and since I'm having the molding chrome plated I took some extra time metal finishing to ensure it was perfect.
This was one of those things that most people wouldn't notice but always bothered me, something heavy laid across the top of the bed causing a bow. I tried to straighten it back out but it was to far gone, so I decided to just replace the top bed rail.
I made a cut along the top side of the bed rail to remove the damaged portion. I then welded 3/4 square tubing in place of the damaged section. For the final welding I made sure to have constant upward pressure, to keep it from warping downward.
I'm very pleased with the end result, and puts me one step closer to being able to start on the paint and body work!
Outstanding craftsmanship and so much of it. I know how much work it is to take pics and document all you're doing. Thanks, it will help many for years to come as well as make for GREAT reading.
Next was to fix this mess on the rear post pocket opening, not much to tell half way through I decided to fill the hole and smooth all the rivets this will make sanding filler a lot easier. Then did the same on the other side.
The bed chain brackets on both sides needed some attention. Since I'm using a 32-34 tailgate on a 36 bed I had to move the brackets down about an inch in order for the bed chain latch to line up. Sorry I didn't really get a good picture of the finished product.
You may also notice the tailgate brackets, I managed to get the tailgate mounted and I made the decision to go ahead and spray some paint on it to get a feel of how the truck will look in black. I might add I sprayed it on Christmas Eve! And yes I know I should be wearing a respirator.
About 75% of them were. I also noticed you didn't have any Trans am parts on your truck so I took the liberty and slapped a few on there
Thanks, it's not always easy an I do my best, I learned a lot from this forum and I hope my build can help others too! Thanks for reading along.
I noticed the special tool you have right behind your entrance door. I too have one like that, I live in the country and have had very large four legged beasties pass by more than once. The last one was a yearling, not big, a hard kick to the chest, he hasn't been back. Caught both of us by surprise, but I got him first.
Yep you can never be too careful. You may notice the BB gun that's for the neighbors cat who likes to come over to piss on everything in sight.
Please keep posting updates on this build. I like what you are doing. I have a model a pickup that needs alot of the same things done to it. Your posts help give me incentive to work on mine. Thank you. Bill
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