C8 progress in Texas

[Keith Webb]

Hi David, looks like you had assistance from a certain Colonel...

Originally Posted by David DeWeese

Hi,
After two failed attempts at making the tops of the body sides to my liking, I decided to go to "plan B". Not original, but gets me out of a three weekend rut and allows me to move on with the project.....
Have piles of 1 5/8" x 1 5/8" Unistrut here that had sparked my interest.
Used the plasma cutter to cut off one of the curled edges the length of the rail, notched it to fit my end angle iron pieces on the body and welded on an end cap.
Looks good, is strong and gives the body sides a nice finished edge, but has no curve for the tubing top canvas structure. Bolted this piece on along the body sides, so it can be removed easily later if a better option is found.
Thanks, David

[David DeWeese]

Hi Gordon,
The parts should be there fairly quick as the guy who picked them up said they would be shipped along with that car for Erik ASAP.
Having more than enough Dodge pickup rear fenders is always a good thing!

Hi Keith,
Yes, me and Mr. Sanders have built a lasting relationship.
His chicken is actually a great multi-purpose food: It tastes good, and if applied evenly to bare metal surfaces is a great rust prevenative!
Thanks, David

[gordon]

I'll bet it stands out in a crowd in Texas, smaller than the average family pickup down your direction I suppose.

I'd be helping out with parts if I could, but Canadian stuff is getting increasingly rare round here, and only 13 cab stuff was ever 'common'

Back to the garage

[Alex Blair (RIP)]

Originally Posted by David DeWeese

Hi Gordon,
The parts should be there fairly quick as the guy who picked them up said they would be shipped along with that car for Erik ASAP.
Having more than enough Dodge pickup rear fenders is always a good thing!

Hi Keith,
Yes, me and Mr. Sanders have built a lasting relationship.
His chicken is actually a great multi-purpose food: It tastes good, lubes the ole' intestines, and if applied evenly to bare metal surfaces is a great rust prevenative!
Thanks, David

david..
KFC is also what the pest control people around here use to trap rats..they can't resist it..I have used it my self for that purpose./..Works like a damned..
Nice work on the truck.

[Jim Price]

David,
Your top rail of the bed looks great! Wish I'd though about doing it your way.

I was in a quandry when I went to attach the frame to the bed of my F8 so simply welded some tabs to the edge of both sides and bolted the frames to the tabs. The attached pictures should tell the story better than I can describe it!

Regards,
Jim

[David DeWeese]

Gordon,
Yes, the C8 is certainly very different from anything around here. The MV guys don't really know what to say about it either. Am aiming for taking it to Brent Mullins Open House in the spring.....

Alex,
All I can say is billions of vermin can't all be wrong.
Jim,
Came to a sobering conclusion that the small details on these trucks are certainly wasted on the folks here in the US.
Someone will still probably come up to you at some point and say "Hey, nice Jeep!"
Thanks, David

[jaap de wit]

He David
what a very nice job your doing with that rearbody, excellent work man.
keep up the nice work.
cheers jaap

[David DeWeese]

Thanks for the kind words, Jaap.
Did some woodworking this weekend on the rear body. This type body uses tongue-and-groove lumber for the front panel, floor and tailgate, and maybe some in the lower lockers also.
Haven't worked with wood much, but was able to make the lumber after a few failed attempts. Still have to bolt it all to the front panel....
Had a setback in that the Chevrolet Blazer rear axle I installed will be too wide once the rear fenders are put in their correct place. The problem didn't become noticeable until the rear body was on...
Think I have found a suitable, cost effective replacement for it, though.
Thanks, David