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Started by Monsterlover, March 19, 2021, 07:59:32 PM

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Monsterlover

#375
October 07, 2023, 05:28:51 PM
Actually, it's similar to the Ford picture you posted. Just imagine the fenders aren't there at all.
"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**

ducpainter

#376
October 08, 2023, 03:17:23 AM
Quote from: Monsterlover on October 07, 2023, 05:16:45 PM
No fenders to mount them on. There's actually nowhere to mount lights on the back of the truck. I'll have to create something.
Will it have a rear bumper?
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 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
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Monsterlover

#377
October 08, 2023, 03:39:24 AM
Quote from: ducpainter on October 08, 2023, 03:17:23 AM
Will it have a rear bumper?

I don't know. I like the look without one but I wonder if I'll ever regret not having one.

Currently I've loosely been thinking of fabing two rectangular aluminum housings to mount lights to the lower areas of the rear of each bed side.
"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**

ducpainter

#378
October 08, 2023, 03:49:52 AM
If you do a bumper, it gives you a spot.

The rectangular housings will definitely work, but might look a bit like a trailer setup.
"Once you accept that a child on the autistic spectrum experiences the world in
a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
    To realize the value of nine  months:
    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
"Don't piss off old people The older we get, the less 'Life in Prison' is a deterrent.”


Monsterlover

#379
October 08, 2023, 04:01:21 AM
Hmmm yeah it looks like the trailer light motif was common on trucks



I don't dislike it though
"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**

Popeye the Sailor

#380
October 08, 2023, 04:48:44 AM
I've seen circular ones put in the bedrails. They looked good, but were a bit less visible, IMO. May not be an issue with modern LEDs.
If the state had not cut funding for the mental institutions, this project could never have happened.

ducpainter

#381
October 08, 2023, 05:02:57 AM
Quote from: Popeye the Sailor on October 08, 2023, 04:48:44 AM
I've seen circular ones put in the bedrails. They looked good, but were a bit less visible, IMO. May not be an issue with modern LEDs.
I like this idea.
"Once you accept that a child on the autistic spectrum experiences the world in
a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
    To realize the value of nine  months:
    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
"Don't piss off old people The older we get, the less 'Life in Prison' is a deterrent.”


Monsterlover

#382
October 08, 2023, 08:24:35 AM
They would have to be like 1-in diameter to fit the bed rails
"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**

Monsterlover

#383
October 08, 2023, 09:52:55 AM
"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**

Popeye the Sailor

#384
October 08, 2023, 12:00:08 PM
A few ideas maybe.

'41 Chevy lights



'37 Ford tail lights



46-48 Ford PU tail lights









If the state had not cut funding for the mental institutions, this project could never have happened.

Monsterlover

#386
October 08, 2023, 12:04:46 PM
Quote from: Popeye the Sailor on October 08, 2023, 12:00:08 PM
A few ideas maybe.

'41 Chevy lights











That might be a winner. I could pull that off with what I have here.
"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**

Monsterlover

#387
October 08, 2023, 12:05:56 PM
"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**

Monsterlover

#388
October 08, 2023, 12:22:10 PM
"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**

ducpainter

#389
October 08, 2023, 02:30:51 PM
I like the Ford PU style better. It's your truck though. :-*
"Once you accept that a child on the autistic spectrum experiences the world in
a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
    To realize the value of nine  months:
    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
"Don't piss off old people The older we get, the less 'Life in Prison' is a deterrent.”


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