Newbie Here! Howdy, any advice?
 

:new: Howdy folks, My name is Rick. I just bought a 71' LWB Cheyene from another member (bilgewiper). See ebay auction # 4578579256 Needs paint but mechanically very sound and drives really nice. The first things I've got to tackle are the windows and the seat. I ordered a pair of regulators and a stock "scroll" seat cover. I'm not intimidated by the window regulator job, as I've done it on other cars and trucks. However, I'm not sure about the skill level required to reskin the seat. Anyone out there ever done that job? Also the seat wont move for & aft correctly. The drivers side seat track seems to move ok but the passenger side ain't movin. Maybe something screwy with that wire that runs from side to side? I could use any tech tips where this stuff is concerned.

Welcome to the board from South Mississippi. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa....php3?t=157539
Here's a thread on the regulator replacement.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=124375

Here's what we have on upholstery.

Hope that helps.

Yes, Guardrail just bought my truck. It definantly went to good home. I am sure you will all will give him any help he needs such as krue just did. Also, I would like to say thanks to everybody here who helped me with issues while I owned it over the last few years. I am missing that truck already. Today I drug out the old converted GMC truck bed trailer that my dad bought used in 1971 for $60. It hasn't been used in a few years because I had the truck. I tore out the rotton plywood covering up a even more rotten original wood pickup bed. Then I had to use the trailer with no bed just to go to Home Depot to get wood to repair it............if only I had done that last week when I still had the truck. LOL!

The wire that connects the passenger side seat rail to the driver side rail should not have any slack in it. If it's the original wire, then it should be solid and about 1/8" in diameter. There should be a hook hanging from the bottom of the seat, somewhere near the middle of the seat that holds the wire up and keeps it tight. You could always just replace the wire you've got with a few tight loops of piano wire.

Welcome, from Arkansas.....the state that is just ahead of California in the Rand McNally Atlas....

Glad to see you gotta truck that we can relate to. The board is a buncha people helping others and being supportive, when necessary.

Welcome from southern Mississippi. Glad to here bilge's ride got a good home.

Welcome! Put the seat covers in the dryer for a little bit to soften them up, that really helps in stretching them over the frames. Get the hog ring pliers. Don't skimp and think you can do the hog rings with a regular pair of pliers. You won't regret the few extra bucks.

Enjoy the new found obsession.

Mike

A couple of other things - If you have areas of bad foam, you can cut them away and replace with a pieces of donor foam. Go to an upholstery shop to get the spray adhesive to join the pieces. Also, consider wrapping your foam with burlap (available at upholstery shop). This helps the new covers slide on and also keeps the old foam from having dusty particles flaking off.

Wow, thanks guys. I feel welcome here now and so appreciate the tips. Everything to do with this old pick-up has been fun. Great people here!

Yes, welcome to the board from Kentucky. You will receive a lot of good advice here and as said "A lot of nice people on here". Good luck with your new classic.

Welcome to the board!

Welcome to the board from Ohio. I know you'll find lots of information here.

:welcome2: to the board

Welcome from Connecicut! My advice is if you drop the soap, don't pick it up. :rolleyes:

Welcome Great site. These guys know their Sh!t.

Welcome - nice truck!
 

Looks like you got a sweet deal!

Welcome to the board, although I'm a newbie too! :new: :b69:

Welcome from NorCal! Looks like we hooked another one, hehee!!! :welcoem: