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Re: New Project Truck- Running like new!
Looks good, would look sweet with all the chrome smoked/tinted.
Looks good, would look sweet with all the chrome smoked/tinted.
'81 Chevy Project Goes Away
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Re: New Project Truck- Running like new!
Progress has sort of come to a stand still while I let the truck fund build back up. I am looking at bagging it, but until I find the right set up for both the truck and my pocketbook.
Progress has sort of come to a stand still while I let the truck fund build back up. I am looking at bagging it, but until I find the right set up for both the truck and my pocketbook.
Re: New Project Truck- Running like new!
Sweet truck!
The 1973-87 Chevy/GMC's are one of the best looking pick up trucks in my humble opinion...they have those nice clean body lines.
...i've been lookin' for a '73-'75 shorty (the smog exempt years of that body style here in Cali). Not easy to find. Most are either longbeds, step sides, rusted out junk, or someone's over-built, over-priced show truck.
-Paul
Sweet truck!
The 1973-87 Chevy/GMC's are one of the best looking pick up trucks in my humble opinion...they have those nice clean body lines.
...i've been lookin' for a '73-'75 shorty (the smog exempt years of that body style here in Cali). Not easy to find. Most are either longbeds, step sides, rusted out junk, or someone's over-built, over-priced show truck.
-Paul
Re: New Project Truck- Running like new!
I took advantage of the nice weather this weekend to get some interior work done. My brothers got me the Mexican Blankets I wanted to use for Christmas. Yesterday I made my seat cover. I used spray glue to attach some canvas to the blanket. I then put brass grommets around the perimeter to let me lace it to the seat.
Today I made the kick panels for the bottom of the doors. I used the remains of the original cardboard to make new backers out of thin plywood.
More spray glue and the blanket and backer become one.
Weatherstrip adhesive attached the vents
Installed
I am going to make my headliner and dash cover out of more blanket.
Still on the agenda is the air bags, four-link, and paint. I have thought about several different paint schemes over time in this project: old school scallops, matte two-tone, blacked out...
I decided on what I wanted after I saw this at the Starbird-Devlin Car Show.
I took advantage of the nice weather this weekend to get some interior work done. My brothers got me the Mexican Blankets I wanted to use for Christmas. Yesterday I made my seat cover. I used spray glue to attach some canvas to the blanket. I then put brass grommets around the perimeter to let me lace it to the seat.
Today I made the kick panels for the bottom of the doors. I used the remains of the original cardboard to make new backers out of thin plywood.
More spray glue and the blanket and backer become one.
Weatherstrip adhesive attached the vents
Installed
I am going to make my headliner and dash cover out of more blanket.
Still on the agenda is the air bags, four-link, and paint. I have thought about several different paint schemes over time in this project: old school scallops, matte two-tone, blacked out...
I decided on what I wanted after I saw this at the Starbird-Devlin Car Show.
Re: New Project Truck- Running like new!
Just picked up a '83 C20 with 45,ooo miles. Unfortunately Im having title troubles. Need to do a bonded title, not fun. :roll:
Just picked up a '83 C20 with 45,ooo miles. Unfortunately Im having title troubles. Need to do a bonded title, not fun. :roll:
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I hate messing with titles, every time it is more headache than it's worth. Now I won't touch a car without a title unless I am buying it strictly for parts.
I hate messing with titles, every time it is more headache than it's worth. Now I won't touch a car without a title unless I am buying it strictly for parts.
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He signed it wrong, wont take care of it, so my only option is that. :roll:
He signed it wrong, wont take care of it, so my only option is that. :roll:
CCR
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Re: New Project Truck- Running like new!
Those Ford slat grills are my all time favorite.
Flames are nice too :lol:
udallcustombikes said:...
I decided on what I wanted after I saw this at the Starbird-Devlin Car Show.
Those Ford slat grills are my all time favorite.
Flames are nice too :lol:
Re: New Project Truck- Running like new!
I'm a Ford guy myself and I'd love to drive this! the grill looks awesome!!!!!
I'm a Ford guy myself and I'd love to drive this! the grill looks awesome!!!!!
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Not sure the legality of your state but here I have obtained a few titles through a mechanic's lien. Also you could have a friend put the truck in a storage unit that is NOT in your name then don't pay the rent on it and buy it back when they auction it off.Onewheelsqueel said:
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I like these and the '56 V8 grill.
CCR said:Those Ford slat grills are my all time favorite.
I like these and the '56 V8 grill.
Re: New Project Truck- Running like new!
The weather over the past week has been better than average and it gave me some time to get some more interior work done.
I pulled the remains of the old headliner down and cleaned up the fiberglass backer mat. Some spray glue and another blanket turns into a headliner.
I am hoping I have enough of this blanket left to cover the visors and make them line up.
Today I picked up another can of spray glue and the blanket that was used for the kick panels found it's way onto the dash.
Once the glue has cured I am going to cut out the VIN slot and the defroster vents on top and the front dash panel.
The weather over the past week has been better than average and it gave me some time to get some more interior work done.
I pulled the remains of the old headliner down and cleaned up the fiberglass backer mat. Some spray glue and another blanket turns into a headliner.
I am hoping I have enough of this blanket left to cover the visors and make them line up.
Today I picked up another can of spray glue and the blanket that was used for the kick panels found it's way onto the dash.
Once the glue has cured I am going to cut out the VIN slot and the defroster vents on top and the front dash panel.
Re: New Project Truck- Running like new!
Is that a aftermarket dash cover or did ya pull the dash? Once I get mine reg'd I'd like to do something with the dash/door panels/and a seat cover.
Looks good. Love the truck.
Is that a aftermarket dash cover or did ya pull the dash? Once I get mine reg'd I'd like to do something with the dash/door panels/and a seat cover.
Looks good. Love the truck.
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I pulled the dash a couple months ago to try and repair the cracking that is typical on these trucks. When the repair didn't work out I decided to cover the whole thing with one of the blankets my brothers got me for Christmas.
Onewheelsqueel said:
I pulled the dash a couple months ago to try and repair the cracking that is typical on these trucks. When the repair didn't work out I decided to cover the whole thing with one of the blankets my brothers got me for Christmas.
Re: New Project Truck- Running like new!
I got the cover trimmed up and put the dash trim in place.
Also trimmed the defrosters and installed these inserts I found at the junk yard.
I think I may take the fake aluminum trim from the dash, doors, and instrument cluster to my powder coating guy and have him Hydro-Dip them. Here are some things he has done.
I got the cover trimmed up and put the dash trim in place.
Also trimmed the defrosters and installed these inserts I found at the junk yard.
I think I may take the fake aluminum trim from the dash, doors, and instrument cluster to my powder coating guy and have him Hydro-Dip them. Here are some things he has done.
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Very nice!
My DD is a 1986 C-10, has a 383 w/all the goodies under the hood, I love my "pepaw," truck!!! Quarter million miles on the chassis, 5 motors later, 2 front ends, 2 transmissions, about 50 sets of tires, 2.5 paint jobs, 4 new fenders(all fronts, don't ask), 1 new door, 1 heater core!, 1 rear end, and just about rebuilt everything else.
Very nice!
My DD is a 1986 C-10, has a 383 w/all the goodies under the hood, I love my "pepaw," truck!!! Quarter million miles on the chassis, 5 motors later, 2 front ends, 2 transmissions, about 50 sets of tires, 2.5 paint jobs, 4 new fenders(all fronts, don't ask), 1 new door, 1 heater core!, 1 rear end, and just about rebuilt everything else.
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Air bags and the 4-link set-up will be here soon so I needed to tie up some loose ends.
I finally finished up the dash.
Added the 1-Ball shift knob
A little dash art. I am going to cover it with black and white decals until it is full.
The rally wheels and chrome cleaned up nice. I am planning on having the wheels powder coated in the future.
I hope to spend next weekend getting my suspension installed.
Air bags and the 4-link set-up will be here soon so I needed to tie up some loose ends.
I finally finished up the dash.
Added the 1-Ball shift knob
A little dash art. I am going to cover it with black and white decals until it is full.
The rally wheels and chrome cleaned up nice. I am planning on having the wheels powder coated in the future.
I hope to spend next weekend getting my suspension installed.
Re: New Project Truck- Mono-chrome!
A couple very mild days in the last week allowed me to get out and rattle bomb the rest of the truck. The 4-link/air bag parts are on the way.
Stay tuned because she is about to drop.
A couple very mild days in the last week allowed me to get out and rattle bomb the rest of the truck. The 4-link/air bag parts are on the way.
Stay tuned because she is about to drop.
Re: New Project Truck- Mono-chrome!
This is coming along great!! Can't wait to see what's next.
I'm a Ford guy; but I have a soft spot and good memories of those era trucks.
I'd love to have a Suburban with a big-block and a 4-speed.
Ratted out, of course. 8)
This is coming along great!! Can't wait to see what's next.
I'm a Ford guy; but I have a soft spot and good memories of those era trucks.
I'd love to have a Suburban with a big-block and a 4-speed.
Ratted out, of course. 8)
