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With the paint cured, I started sticking things in holes. The way Retrosound has you install the radio, the knobs stick out from the dash too far and look funny, IMO. I used a set of factory AM radio mounting cups instead of their supplied washers/spacers along with modifying the faceplate and brackets to tuck the knobs in as close as possible to the dash. Much better, now :D

Still not sure on how I feel about the faux dial screen protector. I’ll leave it stuck on there for a while and see if it grows on me...

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Hmmm, maybe I’ll order one of these screen protectors instead; it looks a bit more appropriate for this era truck:

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Looks way better than a single DIN radio in there. How does it sound?

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Unknown at this point, and probably for a while. It’s just mounted, not yet wired. Lots to do before I get to hear any sound outta this thing. Currently no battery, wiring harness, or fuse box installed.

First up, finish body work and paint firewall and engine, then install drivetrain for the last(?) time :chevy:

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Very nice work on the dash repair and the engine Chris!

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Nice work so far Chris! The dash is looking good.

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Thanks dudes! Moved on to final clean, prep, and paint on the engine. Gotta say, I’m digging it :D

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Mmmmmmmm, love me some Chevy Orange!

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Beautiful! Hope mine looks that good some day soon! What kind of paint did you use to spray the engine?

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Nice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Thanks guys, I’m diggin it. It’s sprayed with Seymour EN-48 which layed out really nicely

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The engine looks great! Should be running by Christmas huh :)

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Ha! If I’m lucky, by summer. Time to start block sanding this firewall...

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Welp, the firewall fooled me into thinking it was pretty flat, until I started block sanding it. I get the feeling there will be quite a few more rounds of making filler dust before this thing is ready for color...

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I recently had a flashback to a few moths ago at HRPT with smbrouss70 and 65StreetCruiser. As we walked around checking out trucks, a comment was made regarding the “unfinished” look when the firewall isn’t properly capped where the blower motor used to be. I knew at that moment that I had work to do before this firewall could be declared officially complete. Thanks for unintentionally bringing this to my attention, Steven. This one’s for you :lol:

I welded in two strips of 18ga to closely replicate the look of the cowl panel edge and set them in at the same depth as the rest of the gutter. The whole business will get self-leveling sealer and should blend in seamlessly. Should... This is one of those mods you only notice if it’s not done, but I’m glad I took the time to make it look “right”.

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Looks good, you will be glad you did it. Its probably one of my favorite things Ive done to my truck.

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Hey, if that's the worst thing I get blamed for, I'll take it! It does look much better when it's "finished" though. Good job.

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Well done, Chris! Those subtle mods are the best because they make you take a second look:cool:

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Killer work Chris, firewall and engine look great! I love the Chevy orange.

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Thanks dudes. Lotsa blocking going on to get this thing acceptable. Arms (and everything else) are sore :waah:

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Just re-read through the whole thread again, Chris. What an amazing transformation from day one. Funny how these projects just keep evolving. Keep up the excellent work. Looking forward to seeing it on the road again.

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Thanks Kevin! Driving yours definitely helped motivate me to get back on it. 13 years I’ve had this thing now; they’re never done...

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Still chipping away at projects, consuming this elephant one bite at a time. Got the valve covers and adapters painted and installed:

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Rebuilt the disgustingly crusty Hurst Muncie shifter and converted it from bayonette style to bolt on stick:

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The Black Friday parts are beginning to trickle in. This trap door should flow a little more air than the stocker: