I figured out how to post pics of my GMC

[MN Jim]

Great job on the truck! I just got a set of latches from Russ and installed them in my 53 it is unbelievable how nice they work. The doors shut as nice as my 06 . You will be very pleased with them.

 

[ol' chebby]

Thank you. I keep telling everyone......

 

[Bilbo]

Very nice, now you just need a trim ring for the spare.

Yeah, That never occurred to me 'till today, for some reason. I think I can order just one from where I got the others.

 

[Root2812]

BTW Root, If you shop for a side mount, the face where the spare mounts needs to be about 11 1/4 inches from the bed side. One I bought at a swap meet is only 9 1/2". Instead of butchering an original spare mount, I built mine from scratch. I'll sell the original to someone with a long bed, as I think that's what it's for. There's more space between the cab and fender on the long bed, and the spare can mount closer to the bed side. Just thought you'd like to know. I really like the idea of the side mount. Glad you're planning on it.

Thanks for the info. I picked up a parts truck that was a short bed with the side mounted spare except the bracket was missing. I picked up a bracket off a long bed too. I better go check it out. I haven't mounted the bed yet.

 

[Bilbo]

Here are a couple of pictures of what I have, for reference.

 

[Bill Hanlon]

Did you make it back?

Bill:
How went the trip to Corpus? Ken and I were just wondering.

If you made it back OK maybe you and I could park our GMCs in front of Ken's house and make fun of his garage queens.

- Bill

 

[Bilbo]

Still in Corpus area. Made the trip just fine. Went to the local drive in, Snapka's Friday. Met some friends, including Kathy Snapka, from high school. Had a great time. Coming home tomorrow. Happy Thanksgiving to all. Sounds like you got your truck going! Good news.

 

[Bilbo]

Back home today. Took Clarabelle for her first road trip, 640 miles. All went well. Had an oil pressure gauge failure. Installed temporary "mechanical" gauge in interim. Pictures included: first is Wife, Myself, Cindy and Toby Payne, High School friends. Second, Cindy, My Sister Dixie, and Kathy Snapka. Next, Kathy Snapka, (at Snapka's Drive In). Me and My Father In Law Ed Kelley (83). Last, and certainly not least, are My Wife Susan, Her Mom Georgie, and Dad Ed Kelley.

 

[ccharr]

Thanks for sharing the photos Bill, glad you and the Clarabelle enjoyed the trip.

 

[coonkka]

Gonna use a side mount on mine as well thank goodness it was still attached to the bed so gonna blast it and paint it and good to go. My Dad hates it but I love it so guess who won???

 

[vwnate1]

Thank you !

For those wonderful pictures .

Glad to hear you had a nice trip .

 

[SinclairChevy]

Great pictures, Bill... thanks for sharing!

Damon

 

[sleepindawg]

Bilbo, I seen someone ask about the Dexstar part number on these wheels and I didnt see an answer. Could the part number on your wheels be AM20758? At least thats the number that etrailer.com has on them...

 

[Blueflame236]

Clarabelle

Thanks fore sharing the story and your photos Bill.

Martinius.

 

[Bilbo]

Bilbo, I seen someone ask about the Dexstar part number on these wheels and I didnt see an answer. Could the part number on your wheels be AM20758? At least thats the number that etrailer.com has on them...

017-235-xx 16x6K 6-5.5 3.65 1/2? - 20 60* 0 3050 @ 90 psi
This is the part number I used, where the xx equals wheel color, (25 is e-coat Grey). Hope this helps. Sorry, I must have overlooked the question...

 

[Bilbo]

I've made a couple of updates.

I've healed enough to work in the shop a few days before having my knee 'scoped' on July 31st. I've built and installed sideboards on Clarabelle! Bill Hanlon, I also bought a trim ring for the spare... I have a couple I'll sell now, too ;o)

 

[Bilbo]

A couple more pictures...

 

[ccharr]

Bill
Glad to hear you are healing okay and getting some chores completed.
Your Truck is really looking Great, thanks for sharing the photos.

 

[vwnate1]

Progress !

Very nice .

Take it slow and easy on the works , once your health is gone nothing else matters .

 

[coonkka]

I really Really REALLY like your side rails on ur ole truck. I just might have to make some of those.