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CrashBob · 11-08-2009, 06:08 PM

At last,
Got my seat back from the upholsterer, I had some gray 60-40 seats from a '95 Silverado that looked ok but were not comfortable and shoved my belly into the steering wheel. Nothing better than the original seats! And finally got a decent windshield gasket (Brothers) and had it removed and re-installed for the 3rd time. I put on the new glove box lid today and I can honestly say.........................WOO HOO, IT'S FINISHED!!!
Check it out,

NCLawDog · 11-08-2009, 06:12 PM

That interior is outstanding.

67ChevyRedneck · 11-08-2009, 06:14 PM

The seat came out nice.

Congrats on getting it all done.

Zoomin · 11-08-2009, 06:46 PM

I hope to be able to say that one day myself. I'll be starting the tear down next month.

Congratulations, it looks great!

CrashBob · 11-08-2009, 07:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zoomin

I hope to be able to say that one day myself. I'll be starting the tear down next month.

Congratulations, it looks great!

Thanks

You will.............sometimes it doesn't look like it will ever get done, especially when you're block sanding the tailgate late at night and looking at all the sheet metal left to do.
My big problem now is "what the hell am I going to do with myself now that my nights and week ends are free"?

Crashbob

cerjio · 11-08-2009, 07:02 PM

Nice did you go the gauge panel an the glove box ?

CrashBob · 11-08-2009, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by cerjio

Nice did you go the gauge panel an the glove box ?

Yes, I made them, the arm rests, radio bezel and ashtray front from some exotic hard wood called Rambutan.
I did everything in my shop except the gauge panel which I machined on a CNC mill.

Mowdigger · 11-08-2009, 07:32 PM

Crash,
Now you can cruise and show it off. It looks great!!!!!!!!!!!

AusMarty · 11-08-2009, 07:33 PM

Nice job, "Must make you feel good" it's all done, congrats

**72 Super** · 11-08-2009, 07:39 PM

Interior looks great, nice job!

vectorit · 11-08-2009, 07:46 PM

I really like how your door panels were done.
Kind of makes you think, that if GM did a Escalade style interior back in the 60's and early 70's that this might be how it woulda looked.

Nicely done.

sson20s · 11-08-2009, 07:47 PM

awesome congrats

silverstreak · 11-08-2009, 08:12 PM

That looks real nice, now drive and enjoy. But, if you're like the rest of us, I'm sure you'll find something else on it to tinker with.

big_al_71 · 11-08-2009, 08:37 PM

very nice!!!!

OregonC20 · 11-08-2009, 09:50 PM

Beautiful interior!

hayhauler71 · 11-08-2009, 10:12 PM

Looks great, now time to enjoy it.

danman987123 · 11-09-2009, 01:04 AM

crashbob where is your door weatherstriping from? The one that goes pressed on to the cab and hits the door when it shuts? is it just from a 90's model chevy?

CrashBob · 11-09-2009, 09:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by danman987123

crashbob where is your door weatherstriping from? The one that goes pressed on to the cab and hits the door when it shuts? is it just from a 90's model chevy?

I got the weatherstrip from LMC in their body rubber kit. I would not do that again. The weatherstrip was the only decent rubber part in the kit. Two bad windshield gaskets and finally a refund, I got a good one from Brothers.
I will say, the customer service at LMC is outstanding but some of the stuff they sell is questionable.

CrashBob

unclewatts · 11-09-2009, 01:08 AM

I like it smooth, clean and very tasteful.

BossHogg69 · 11-09-2009, 01:21 AM

Fantastic work! Very elegant but not too gaudy - I'm diggin' the rich wood you used. Congratulations on finishing your project. I might be able to say that in about 3 years!

big block DA. · 11-09-2009, 01:30 AM

Looks good! Not to be rude but - is there really such a thing as "finished"?!

CrashBob · 11-09-2009, 09:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by big block DA.

Looks good! Not to be rude but - is there really such a thing as "finished"?!

How about round 1? You're right, there's always going to be something a guy has to do to his rig.
At least for now, I'm just going to enjoy cruising around and letting the "new truck" have nots eat their hearts out.

CrashBob

Hottrucks · 11-09-2009, 09:16 AM

it looks great just thought I would throw this out there for yea....if wheel clearance is an issue you can slide the column into the dash a bit if you want a bit more room

still sweet what did you do to prevent the wood from warping due to humidity and such

CrashBob · 11-09-2009, 09:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hottrucks

it looks great just thought I would throw this out there for yea....if wheel clearance is an issue you can slide the column into the dash a bit if you want a bit more room

still sweet what did you do to prevent the wood from warping due to humidity and such

I thought about sliding the column but the seats put me too close to the dash and pedals.
The wood is an extremely hard and stable species. I actually drilled and tapped the glove box lid for the hinge.
Also, I sealed the pieces with a 2 part urethane.

Bottom line? Only time will tell how the wood will hold up.

CrashBob

Hottrucks · 11-09-2009, 09:34 AM

Kool
thing is some people are built like my dad lets say hes well rounded but his azz is only 28 inches off the ground ( by jean size)....lmao

11-08-2009, 06:08 PM	#1
CrashBob Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Utica Nebraska Posts: 244	My truck in now finished! At last, Got my seat back from the upholsterer, I had some gray 60-40 seats from a '95 Silverado that looked ok but were not comfortable and shoved my belly into the steering wheel. Nothing better than the original seats! And finally got a decent windshield gasket (Brothers) and had it removed and re-installed for the 3rd time. I put on the new glove box lid today and I can honestly say.........................WOO HOO, IT'S FINISHED!!! Check it out, Attached Images __________________ "Life is all about ass. You're either covering it,laughing it off, kicking it, kissing it, busting it or trying to get a piece of it.

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NCLawDog Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: North Carolina Posts: 10	Re: My truck in now finished! That interior is outstanding.

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11-08-2009, 06:46 PM	#4
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: My truck in now finished! I hope to be able to say that one day myself. I'll be starting the tear down next month. Congratulations, it looks great! Last edited by Zoomin; 11-08-2009 at 06:46 PM.

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cerjio Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: coffeyville, Kansas Posts: 195	Re: My truck in now finished! Nice did you go the gauge panel an the glove box ?

11-08-2009, 07:32 PM	#8
Mowdigger Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mt. Auburn, Il Posts: 127	Re: My truck in now finished! Crash, Now you can cruise and show it off. It looks great!!!!!!!!!!!

11-08-2009, 07:33 PM	#9
AusMarty Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 215	Re: My truck in now finished! Nice job, "Must make you feel good" it's all done, congrats

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vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: My truck in now finished! I really like how your door panels were done. Kind of makes you think, that if GM did a Escalade style interior back in the 60's and early 70's that this might be how it woulda looked. Nicely done. __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU

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silverstreak Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA Posts: 255	Re: My truck in now finished! That looks real nice, now drive and enjoy. But, if you're like the rest of us, I'm sure you'll find something else on it to tinker with.

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11-09-2009, 01:04 AM	#17
danman987123 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: texas Posts: 127	Re: My truck in now finished! crashbob where is your door weatherstriping from? The one that goes pressed on to the cab and hits the door when it shuts? is it just from a 90's model chevy?



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unclewatts 70 Chevrolet=Obsession Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: nice ca Posts: 1,067	Re: My truck in now finished! I like it smooth, clean and very tasteful. __________________ I'm Just like my truck. Old, Ugly and Grouchy. Except my truck starts easily in the morning and doesn't smoke! IT'S NOT EASY BEING GREEN! -Kermit the frog 1970 Chevrolet C-10 Longbed Stepside : 350, Muncie M20, 3.08 GM corp. positraction Forest green exterior/light green interior(Where all my money goes) 1996 Toyota Corolla (Parts runner)

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BossHogg69 motor exploder Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 2,346	Re: My truck in now finished! Fantastic work! Very elegant but not too gaudy - I'm diggin' the rich wood you used. Congratulations on finishing your project. I might be able to say that in about 3 years! __________________ Adam 1969 Chevy CST/10 stepside, DART Big M/TREMEC Magnum Extreme/3.73's w/Detroit Truetrac 1965 Chevy Bel Air Wagon (daily driver), 327/TH350,10 bolt w/3.08's 1961 Chevy Bel Air Sport Coupe, ZZ454/M21/9" rear w/3.50's & Detroit Truetrac 2005 GMC 1500 ccsb 2wd, 6.0L/4L65e/3.73 G80 2006 GMC 2500HD ccsb 4x4, DMax LBZ/Allison 6spd/4.56's w/Detroit TrueTrac Use the SEARCH function on this forum - it is your friend!!

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big block DA. Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 22	Re: My truck in now finished! Looks good! Not to be rude but - is there really such a thing as "finished"?! Last edited by big block DA.; 11-09-2009 at 01:31 AM.

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Hottrucks Redefining LowBudget Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: lebanon Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,538	Re: My truck in now finished! it looks great just thought I would throw this out there for yea....if wheel clearance is an issue you can slide the column into the dash a bit if you want a bit more room still sweet what did you do to prevent the wood from warping due to humidity and such

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Hottrucks Redefining LowBudget Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: lebanon Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,538	Re: My truck in now finished! Kool thing is some people are built like my dad lets say hes well rounded but his azz is only 28 inches off the ground ( by jean size)....lmao

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