My Driver Restore Thread
 

Figured I should start one of these so I can put my pics in one place. I bought this truck to be my driver so it won't be a frame-off restore but more like a driving-restore! As I get something done I'll post before and after pics.

I was only going to install the VintageAir system in the truck but I kept thinking since I got it tore down this far.......well you can see what I mean.

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I always liked the 65 Impala Silver-blue so that's the color I chose to go with. Eventually the truck will be that color but for now just the interior. I'm going to satin black the outside as I get things done.

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looks like you have done a really nice job. keep us posted. :c2:

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Looks great! Cant wait to see more...

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whered ya get that tach with the bow tie. looks like you got it going on on the int. nice

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Gonna have to keep my eye on this one.:D

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:agree:

Very nice! :metal:

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that is cool :metal: i really like that blue and the bowtie in the guage cluster

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I see, a simple Vintage Air install.....:haha:

Us truck guys are all alike.

Anyway, it's lookin' good.

LockDoc

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Wanna come install Vintage Air in mine?
Looks like she got a complete makeover.

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Man, I wish my driver was half that nice! I havn't driven my truck in 2 months, so I guess you can't call it a "driver" :D

Great looking color!

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Sweet

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Dont feel bad, I call mine "Clutter"...

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I think I just feel in love with that Blue your using....Looks Great! :thumbs:

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I guess the upholstery is next? As nice as the rest of the interior looks, you're commited now! Can't wait until I get to that stage of my complete build up. Your pictures are an insperation to us that are attempting the same thing.

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Ha! You're right! I had a cover made at http://www.ricksupholstery.com and they just sent me a pic of it before they shipped it. My wife is recovering the door panels to match the seat. Like I said this thing just snowballed.

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looks great

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I really like the glovebox and are those the qlogic kick panels or custom made ones? I really like them and would definitely pay for some.

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I got the kick panels from classicparts.com The glovebox and ashtray inserts are actually woodgrain vinyl that I sprayed black with vinyl spray.

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Ok the interior if finished! (I think anyway) Now I get to start on the outside!:metal:

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Yes, tell us about that tach.

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I knew eventually I'd put a tach in there so when I bought a new lens I got one for a tach. Until then I wanted something to stick in there to add a bit to it. I found the bowtie on eBay.

Pretty good quality. I'm happy with it.

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That came out great. Fine looking daily ride!! :metal:

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Going to have to take a drive down to shorewood

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That is an awesome color combo for sure, I really love that paint color. BTW, where is shorewood? Isn't that up by the I55/I80 interchange?