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Try some CLR on the cab floor- worked great on mine. Solid!

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Ummm.... I think he might need a jig for lowering the column also if he is going that low !!! Lol
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I think it would be cooler to just chop the top. I'll can pick up some new blades today for the Sawzall? :metal:

POP

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Lo, there we go !
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Nooooo. :lol:
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Round door / side mirror you think? .. I am thinking I'm going to change it.

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Changed it. :D

I just ordered a bunch of stuff from GMC Pauls. Pops, you have a box of goodies coming your way. Pedal covers, trim for the pedals, the tank cover thing, door parameter rubber (the push in kind) another stainless mirror arm, backing plates for both sides, gaskets, and round mirror heads. I think that's it.

All we need now is the seat cover, door panels and upper trim for the door panels and the interior is finished. (some kind of floor mats I guess)

Maybe by that time we can pull the bed and detail the frame rails, but the drop and brakes on it (?) Maybe start with the back .. the bed is coming off anyway.

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I like the round mirrors for 67&68, and the small Sport mirrors for 69-72.
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Love this truck

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Shawno - Sorry for getting back to you so late on the intake gaskets. I just noticed that you had asked the question.

We used Edelbrock's #7201 gaskets. According to Edelbrock Tech, the key to getting a good seal is using their "Gaskacinch" adhesive. You spread a light coat around the ports on the head, then on the head side of the gasket.

I know this might just be a sales pitch Edelbrock uses, but it makes sense to me. We will see how well this works. So far, no coolant leaks.

POP

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Hotchkis springs came in yesterday. From what I understand my brakes and other drop stuff will ship 7/9.

I need:

Shocks
Door Panels
Door Panel Top trim
Seat Cover
Bolts for the wood bed, fender wells and front panel. I have the strips and floor wood bolts.
Bed Wood
Adjustable track bar (I might take the one off my Stepper and put a better one on it. Going with PB stuff and a notch, upper and lower shock bars anyway and it will likely not work? Not sure.. )

And of course wheels.. :lol:

I will have about $8100 in this truck when I finish up, all things considered. Even down to the tax I paid to register it and the tag, etc. Should be a fun ride very soon.

So, $5k for an LS2 swap would that add value or take away from this truck being a matching numbers situation? I really hate to pull the 350. I might just do a top end kit and get it cleaned up over the winter. Aluminum heads and tasteful 'stock' looking refresh on the Gen1 ? The way it will be setup with the big brakes, etc I'm thinking I might try to piece together an LS2 for it over the winter and just keep the 350 on a stand.

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Cool Pops cause that is the exact gaskets I just got. Been debating on the gaskcinch but for $10 I think its worth the extra insurance. :metal:

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The question about the 4" drop front springs..

http://www.hotchkis.net/19671972-c10...-26-drop-.html

I'm 99% sure this kit is a 2-6 Drop spring, then my spindles will be 2.5".



Shawno72 -- Yeah, I'd do it man. that stuff is pretty neat. It comes in a can like you'd get PVC glue (that purple goopy stuff you use on plumbing) with the little fuzzy ball on the stick. Definitely cheap insurance.

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Just some pictures from today. Dad and I worked on the cab floor and fixed the rust spot in the pic above. The patch was cut from a late model Ferd Expidention fender .. :lol: .. but oh well. It turned out really nice.

Once the grungy spots were fixed and / or POR-15'ed we began the sound proofing. I posted a question about this stuff a few weeks ago and got responses all over the place. One of which was this stuff you can get at Lowes that's a LOT like Dynamat / Fatmat. It comes in a roll, and is about $19 a roll. My cab took about 1.75 rolls but I didn't take the gas tank out. It stops at the bottom of the tank. I used this 'Duct Insulation' at Lowes. Then some metal repair tape I found at Ace HArdware. It worked really really well. To be honest, if it said Dynamat on it somewhere I wouldn't have known the difference. It's 1/8" thick too. Dynamat is sold in 60 or 80 mil versions. 120mils = 1/8". In no way knocking the ones with Dynamat, you just have a lot more money than I do. We did this whole floor for $41, including the tape and a Dr. Pepper. :D

The sound proofing is just there (for me) to kinda quieten the cab a little and make it feel more like the newer cars. More solid and air tight. Not for a huge stero system (not in this truck) .. The 68 might be different.

After the soundproofing 'Carpet !' ... $#^$*&$@!! We got high hump. We'll have to exchange but the parts guy is just about 35 or so min away. Dad's going to trade it next week. The carpet in the pics is high hump, that's why it's all wrinkled up.

The round mirror is on, the pedals have all been removed, painted, and new rubber / trim. The brake pedal trim was backordered from GMCPauls. I think it shipped yesterday we should have it soon.

If you notice the pics, the door rubber is off. I put the driver side on this afternoon and guys, .. if you need the door rubber get it from GMCPauls. It is incredible. Get the push on type. BIG Thanks to Paul. Great job on the repro.

We have new sill plates, an arm for the pass side door mirror (no screws to put it on yet) a tank cover / board thing, several things still on the way.

I couldn't resist ! I sat one of my buckets up in this truck just to see what it would look like. It is very tempting.. Humm .. Jonathan? I have a console already, and I could easily paint it sandalwood color ! :D

Just other misc stuff, Dad rubbed around on the cab interior with some 3M Compound (what I call Black Wax) and man it came up really nice.


This truck is really coming together. Thought you might like to see some progress. .. :metal:

Thanks Pops for all your help today.

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... aaaand one more.

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Awesome Chad, I will have to look into the duct insulation at Lowes. Sounds like a nice cheap alternative to the way overpriced sound insulation. Hey by the way if you get a chance check out my build thread, I have made a change to my build that I think you might like. I think the word "Step" is in there somewhere lol.
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Used the Lowe's stick on stuff in my cab with great success, but don't expect much, if any heat blocking. Completely changed the way my truck sounds, though. I suggest some inside the doors and panels, too. Rattles are virtually non-existent. :chevy:

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Nice work !
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The interior is shaping up nicely. The Lowes style insulation is a good budget option but doesnt compare in noise reduction to the high end mats. Several studies verify the db difference.
Do the buckets!

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.. do the studies include the added sound of the money flying out of your wallet? :lol:

Just kiddin ..

I know, I know .. but several guys have used it and said they could tell it was there. That's all I'm looking for really. Just 'better' than nothing. Not really sealed out so my $3k stereo would sound better. I'll have the windows down most of the time anyway so sound and heat is not really that big a deal to me. I just wanted the cab to sound as tight as I could but still on my budget. My other truck, absolutely Dynamat all the way but honestly this cab is much more solid that my 69/68 truck was. It has all been fixed now of course so I can see spending the coin .. and it will have a stereo in it too .. yadda yadda.

I'm putting a majority of the money into suspension and brakes on this one and just making it into a canyon carver. Don't laugh .. The LS2 cometh in time.

I dont really know about the buckets. My black set have blazer tracks / flip up levers on them so they wont work in the GMC because of the tank. If I run across another set, I MIGHT, but we'll see how the $$ goes.

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im a little confused Chad !!! are those new wheels and tires or its just me , are you holding out on us !!!! we demand an explanation and pix if they are the new wheels !!!! lol

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That's a hubcap,...

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ok ill take that from keith !!!!

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Naa .. no wheels just yet. I'm really trying to get all the parts together fist, then the wheels and just do a weekend makeover. The Interior is almost finished up, I have all the stuff for the bed changeover, the drop kit is on the way .. the wheels will be the finishing touch.

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My drop stuff is on the truck for delivery today ! :metal: I'll post pics in a little bit.

I just need shocks, new ball joints, and some time to get the drop installed. I have some ECE relocators on my 68 I'm going to use for this truck. I have the PB upper and lower shock bars going on the 68 (I have the upper, still need to get the lower)

I got the ECE relocators in another deal, basically got them and some Belltech Nitros free. but one of the BT shocks is leaking. I'm putting Bilstiens on this truck. .. I just haven't bought them yet.

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Sweet Chad can't wait to see the new drop on the truck and also can't wait to see what you do for wheels too :metal:

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I missed out on a set of NEW NEVER MOUNTED Coys C-57's on the local C-LIST FOR $700 (obo!)

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Getting excited for you Chad, looking forward to the truck with the parts INSTALLED!!!

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I went to Pops yesterday to work on the truck as we usually do. It was just a random 'piddling' day as we call it, just cleaning here and there. I have a cupholder console I am working on to restore a nice local show / nice driver quality black one to sell and make a little to just put back into parts money. I am also seriously considering a soda blaster setup for my garage and start saving these consoles. Not to make a bunch of money but I really like the bucket / console trucks.

I got the console stripped as best I could and just sat it aside. I think I'm going to blast it, I just can't get it clean enough. I'm pretty particular when it comes to stuff like that.

Next project - The bed. I hate it. I hate looking at it. It takes so much away from my truck and could be so much more. I have all the parts to convert it over to wood but it's all the rusty original crap that really makes it look bad. Someone put some kind of sealer over the bed years ago and it's rusting from the inside out. Dad and I pulled the old fender wells out of it and to both our suprise the bedside mounting points look really nice, original paint, etc. This mystery covering / sealer stuff appears to have saved the bolt holes but just rusted out the bottom edges and around the fenders. Let's just say we broke most of the bolts loose by knocking the rust out of them. Both inner fenders are out of it now. The plan was to get the inners out so my Media Blast guy could get the sides really clean.

After they're blasted and EPrimed, the bed comes off. I will pull it all apart and come back with all nicely refreshed GM front panel, cross sills, rear panel, super nice inner fenders, polished stainless strips and bolts.

While the bed is off, Dad and I will do the cleaning / blasting and painting. 4 wheel disc conversion, springs, shocks, etc. Bed goes back on.

Front drop, discs, .. hard lines, all that good stuff. Maybe by that time my wheels will be in. I have decided on the Centerline Sundance Boulevard. I know they're expensive but I have found myself in a little more than 'driver' in this truck. :D

Sorry for the novel, but I couldn't believe this.

My mother is the sweetest woman in on the planet. When I come to work on my trucks she has always understood, my time with Dad is precious to me. .. but still I really try not to work on them without at least asking her how she is doing and maybe get her and the wife to go shopping or something. I love my momma as much as my own self but there is somewhat of a line between trucks and mom. Know what I mean? I don't mean for there to be but I just don't see my mom up to her elbows in grease.

I say all this to say my mother still tries to be a part of my time with dad. I still want her to be but it's just more of a dad / son thing I would never want her to feel ignored. She still tries none the less.

As Dad and I were beating the bolts out, cutting, grinding, etc. It caught her attention. "What the $#@^& is all that noise?"

Shes walking to the garage. She see's my bucket seat sitting up in the GMC. The bench is in the floor beside the truck. "WE NEED THESE SEATS IN THIS TRUCK !" Don't put that one back in. .. But, Mom. I'm going to to good to get a cover for this one.

NOPE. I'll buy them. Huh? Soo .. Mom's putting buckets in my GMC. I was shocked. :jdp: No, don't sell that console. Put it in this truck.


I just want to say I thank god every day for my parents. I am 39yrs old, I'm not a kid. I make good money, I work in IT for a fortune 250 Insurance company. Money is not even close to what matters most to me. At the end of the day, my family is what matters most to me. This has really made me realize my Mom is more a part of this than I ever knew. While she may not know which direction to turn a bolt, .. She too wants to help me, and even at 39 be my momma.

This old truck has really meant a lot to me man. I really don't think it will ever leave my hands. .. and I owe it all to my family.

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You have a great thing going with your dad and you truck hobby! Enjoy it as much as possible while you can. I'd say that mom might be more interested in the trucks than you think, she has good taste in seats!!LOL
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I know it man.. I didn't know what to do or say. I guess that time means more to mom that I ever knew. I was into cycling years ago and spent every minute I had, on my bike. I never ever knew what I was missing and the time I gave up being without my family. I had no idea. It really hit me hard that she too wants to help and really that's all she knows to do. As she said "I'll put the icing on the cake" .. :D That's my momma.

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Pics of my drop parts and McGaughy's 4 wheel big brake kit. The rotors are 13", 2.5" drop spindle. Shocks coming soon .. just thought you might like to see.

Oh, and the buckets are on order. I have been working with Jonathan to get them put together for me. He has the cores, we're just getting the covers and installation worked out. 69-70 style with the scroll, Sandalwood color, matching cupholder console coming soon. (as soon as I can finish it up :D)

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Very nice!

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Nice brakes! Especially affordable if you're already needing spindles. Are you aware of the rear rotor register issues?
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Nice stairs.

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Thanks guys, gringo I actually read where you had to grind a little off the mount to get them to sit flush (?) Tell me what you mean by register issues please sir? Just want to be sure its the same thing. The guy with the black 68 and Boyd crown jewels... dont recall his forum name has or had this setup at one time I think?
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Nice. Can't wait to see the seats.

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Just wondering if you're referring to the center hole in the rotor not fitting over the flange on the rear axle? I am going to be running Moser conversion axles and you're right the center hole in the McGaughys rotor is slightly smaller than the flange and it will have to be machined... sigh.

We're not talking about a lot, just about 1/64 or so. Working on it, I will update. I have some connections and I'll come up with something. :metal:

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Yup, that's it. You've done your homework! Did you find a good deal on them? If so, mind sharing? I was looking at piecing together a C5 setup, but if this could end up cheaper/easier...
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