1991 Crew Cab Short Bed Build - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

carboncrew · 12-13-2012, 06:34 PM

I'm not as organized as most of your builds and definately not as good at pics but here's my build...

I bought this pickup with the idea of going through every single nut and bolt. So far I've stayed to my word.

...more pics as I organize them

carboncrew · 12-13-2012, 06:47 PM

(man, I thought I was really documenting my steps, I give it to some of you, it's really hard and time consuming documenting your builds well)

the inside...

1968vetL-71 · 12-14-2012, 12:21 AM

Very cool, love the color combo!!

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Flatlandsurfer · 10-22-2013, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by carboncrew

(man, I thought I was really documenting my steps, I give it to some of you, it's really hard and time consuming documenting your builds well)

the inside...

Hey there. Where did you find those wood grain parts? Bezel and dash piece?

Telecasterjoey · 12-16-2012, 06:28 PM

That an lmc dash pad? If so let us know how you like it!
Clean, clean build by the way keep up the good work!

STOCKISH · 12-16-2012, 07:03 PM

Awesome, I love it!

carboncrew · 12-17-2012, 10:22 AM

1968vetL-71: I was going back and forther on keeping the two tone. I liked it, but at the end decided to go all black.

Telecasterjoey: Not an LMC dash, in that box was a dash cover, glued it on my original dash and just couldn't get myself to use it (didn't fit right etc...). Reading around on this forum it sounded like people have problems with quality and fit of aftermarket dashes so I bought an original gm dash from Classic Industries. It hurt the wallet, but I love it. I didn't want to look at something ugly or messed up everyday.

carboncrew · 12-17-2012, 10:27 AM

taking a closer look I think that is the 're-covered' dash. I have pics of new dash somewhere...

carboncrew · 12-17-2012, 10:37 AM

New dash all in. All the woodgrain is brand new too.

carboncrew · 12-17-2012, 10:43 AM

I used RAAmaudio for sound deadener. I used RAAMmat and Ensolite through the whole cab. What a difference so far, and the door panel and healiner are not in yet. The Ensolite (foam matting stuff) seems to make more of a difference than anything. The bottome of the cab was also undercoated so I'm hoping this cab is QUIET!

carboncrew · 12-17-2012, 10:46 AM

Here is a pic you can see the undercoating.

DBLSPRT68 · 12-17-2012, 10:52 AM

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!! This truck is B E A U T I F U L !

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carboncrew · 12-17-2012, 10:50 AM

Here is a pic of the finished gauges.

This is the paint color I used to get the needles all matching

Gordonr1973 · 12-17-2012, 11:48 AM

Very nice work!!

WillieloRidez · 12-17-2012, 03:32 PM

Nice work man love the truck!

Telecasterjoey · 12-17-2012, 03:54 PM

Dash looks great! I was hoping you found a cheap good looking dash but I guess you gotta pay for quality!

carboncrew · 12-18-2012, 04:42 PM

Found a few more pics of seat install. These are 'take outs' from brand new Honda Odyssey's. A conversion company in Phoenix pulls them and a guy sells them from his backyard. They fit great and color matched perfect.

Also spent a bunch of quality time with my seat belts. Laundry soap and hot water did wonders.

Should've cleaned up the welds a little better but it's under the seat anyway (still bugging me that its under there though!)

swissarmychainsaw · 05-31-2014, 08:43 PM

Carboncrew!
Love the rig! You inspired me so much I went and got a set of those seats!
Turns out its even from the same guy, he does the local swap meet circuits, and I got them at a good deal. Just picked them up today.

I can't tell from the pic, did you build the whole seat mount?
I'm putting these in the front of my suburban, and I was thing about installing them as a bench on top of the existing (stock) mount and slider. Seems like you did something similar but I'm not sure.

Oh, or am I looking at both the front and REAR seat mounts?

Last question: What brand/color grey did you use on the interior trim (to match the seats)?

Thanks!
Nick

swissarmychainsaw · 06-01-2014, 12:24 PM

Wow, I just realized that I asked this same question in a PM, here is the answer in case anyone else is adding seats like this:

Hey Nick,
Thanks for complements. Yes, I used Honda middle seats for both the front and rear seat. Yes I built the seat frames. On the back seat I used some of the parts off original bench seat. Front was just a a square frame and tabs bent to use factory holes.

I hope that helps!

daddyjeep · 01-05-2016, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by swissarmychainsaw

Carboncrew!
Love the rig! You inspired me so much I went and got a set of those seats!
Turns out its even from the same guy, he does the local swap meet circuits, and I got them at a good deal. Just picked them up today.

I can't tell from the pic, did you build the whole seat mount?
I'm putting these in the front of my suburban, and I was thing about installing them as a bench on top of the existing (stock) mount and slider. Seems like you did something similar but I'm not sure.

Oh, or am I looking at both the front and REAR seat mounts?

Do either of you guys have a link to the seat guy? I would have never guessed minivan seats would work so well.

Your truck is absolutely perfect by the way. I am building one just like it, only half as nice. I'd be scared to use it if it was as nice as yours.

carboncrew · 01-05-2016, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by 345HP87SSAC

Very nice truck. Very nice indeed. I really enjoyed your wright up on the interior.

Thanks again man

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Originally Posted by daddyjeep

Do either of you guys have a link to the seat guy? I would have never guessed minivan seats would work so well.

Your truck is absolutely perfect by the way. I am building one just like it, only half as nice. I'd be scared to use it if it was as nice as yours.

Thank you sir, I appreciate it. With the kids pilled in it I do feel a little uptight sometimes....lol!

Pull up Phoenix craigslist and type 'bucket seats' they'll pop up. The guy is kinda quirky...just so ya know.

Jonboy · 12-18-2012, 05:45 PM

Those seats look great in there. Maybe you could get either grey or black vinyl and cover the sides of your seat bracket. It would cover the welds, and look like it was made as part of the seat. You have a great looking truck. Love the colors.

Car'n'Guitars · 12-18-2012, 06:07 PM

I want your truck so bad, it looks amazing great work.

1968vetL-71 · 12-19-2012, 11:29 PM

Love the dash! What is it out of? I haven't seen a tach dash for a 91' and would love one for mine. I know they went to the electric speedo in 91 so any info would be fantastic! Again.... Amazing truck!!!
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Jonboy · 12-20-2012, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by 1968vetL-71

Love the dash! What is it out of? I haven't seen a tach dash for a 91' and would love one for mine. I know they went to the electric speedo in 91 so any info would be fantastic! Again.... Amazing truck!!!
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You can find that tach/fuel gauge combo at www.gmsportsalvage.com .

12-13-2012, 06:34 PM	#1
carboncrew Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Arizona Posts: 446	1991 Crew Cab Short Bed Build I'm not as organized as most of your builds and definately not as good at pics but here's my build... I bought this pickup with the idea of going through every single nut and bolt. So far I've stayed to my word. ...more pics as I organize them

12-13-2012, 06:47 PM	#2
carboncrew Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Arizona Posts: 446	Re: 1991 Crew Cab Short Bed Build (man, I thought I was really documenting my steps, I give it to some of you, it's really hard and time consuming documenting your builds well) the inside...

12-14-2012, 12:21 AM	#3
1968vetL-71 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Murfreesboro, Tn Posts: 1,092	Re: 1991 Crew Cab Short Bed Build Very cool, love the color combo!! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1969 impala conv 427 #s loaded. dad bought new 1969 "Judge" RA-3, rare warwick blue/white, #'s 1968 vet convertible #s 427/435 tripower (sold) 1968 belair 2door post #s 427/385 1936 ford 5w coupe dads 1st car 1969 camaro ss (17,xxx) miles Wanted: 69-72 suburban project, 69 camaro convertible. also any big block cars. 69-70 gto judge project.

12-16-2012, 06:28 PM	#5
Telecasterjoey Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Ottawa ON Posts: 514	Re: 1991 Crew Cab Short Bed Build That an lmc dash pad? If so let us know how you like it! Clean, clean build by the way keep up the good work!

12-16-2012, 07:03 PM	#6
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: 1991 Crew Cab Short Bed Build Awesome, I love it! __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

12-17-2012, 10:22 AM	#7
carboncrew Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Arizona Posts: 446	Re: 1991 Crew Cab Short Bed Build 1968vetL-71: I was going back and forther on keeping the two tone. I liked it, but at the end decided to go all black. Telecasterjoey: Not an LMC dash, in that box was a dash cover, glued it on my original dash and just couldn't get myself to use it (didn't fit right etc...). Reading around on this forum it sounded like people have problems with quality and fit of aftermarket dashes so I bought an original gm dash from Classic Industries. It hurt the wallet, but I love it. I didn't want to look at something ugly or messed up everyday.

12-17-2012, 10:27 AM	#8
carboncrew Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Arizona Posts: 446	Re: 1991 Crew Cab Short Bed Build taking a closer look I think that is the 're-covered' dash. I have pics of new dash somewhere...

12-17-2012, 10:37 AM	#9
carboncrew Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Arizona Posts: 446	Re: 1991 Crew Cab Short Bed Build New dash all in. All the woodgrain is brand new too.

12-17-2012, 10:43 AM	#10
carboncrew Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Arizona Posts: 446	Re: 1991 Crew Cab Short Bed Build I used RAAmaudio for sound deadener. I used RAAMmat and Ensolite through the whole cab. What a difference so far, and the door panel and healiner are not in yet. The Ensolite (foam matting stuff) seems to make more of a difference than anything. The bottome of the cab was also undercoated so I'm hoping this cab is QUIET!

12-17-2012, 10:46 AM	#11
carboncrew Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Arizona Posts: 446	Re: 1991 Crew Cab Short Bed Build Here is a pic you can see the undercoating.

12-17-2012, 10:52 AM	#12
DBLSPRT68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Ft. Mill, SC USA Posts: 931	Re: 1991 Crew Cab Short Bed Build WOW!!!!!!!!!!!! This truck is B E A U T I F U L ! Subscribed __________________ PROJECT TRUCK: 1985 SWB C10 Silverado Black/Charcoal, 1990 V2500 Suburban, 2018 Suburban, 2005 GMC 2500HD CCSB, 2014 Toyota Camry SE, HAD.....1968 Camaro RS/SS Family owned since new; 350 3 speed SOLD

12-17-2012, 10:50 AM	#13
carboncrew Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Arizona Posts: 446	Re: 1991 Crew Cab Short Bed Build Here is a pic of the finished gauges. This is the paint color I used to get the needles all matching

12-17-2012, 11:48 AM	#14
Gordonr1973 Home Built '87 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Calgary, Alberta Canada Posts: 1,829	Re: 1991 Crew Cab Short Bed Build Very nice work!! __________________ Gordon 1998 White Chev ext cab 2WD (Summer Project) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=408424 1987 Chev Silverado SWB (Winter Project Rebuild) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=424833 Truck Club http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=466969

12-17-2012, 03:32 PM	#15
WillieloRidez Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Wichita Kansas Posts: 667	Re: 1991 Crew Cab Short Bed Build Nice work man love the truck! __________________ WillieloRidez Drive em in Drag em out! Projects: 1956 Chevrolet 210 2dr post 58 chevrolet 2dr delray 58 chevrolet belair 4dr hardtop 1965 Chevelle big block 4spd 88 crewcab 1/2 ton long bed aka STRETCH Lt1-4l60e http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=388445

12-17-2012, 03:54 PM	#16
Telecasterjoey Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Ottawa ON Posts: 514	Re: 1991 Crew Cab Short Bed Build Dash looks great! I was hoping you found a cheap good looking dash but I guess you gotta pay for quality!



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12-18-2012, 04:42 PM	#17
carboncrew Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Arizona Posts: 446	Re: 1991 Crew Cab Short Bed Build Found a few more pics of seat install. These are 'take outs' from brand new Honda Odyssey's. A conversion company in Phoenix pulls them and a guy sells them from his backyard. They fit great and color matched perfect. Also spent a bunch of quality time with my seat belts. Laundry soap and hot water did wonders. Should've cleaned up the welds a little better but it's under the seat anyway (still bugging me that its under there though!)

05-31-2014, 08:43 PM	#18
swissarmychainsaw Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: san francisco, ca (east bay) Posts: 674	Re: 1991 Crew Cab Short Bed Build Carboncrew! Love the rig! You inspired me so much I went and got a set of those seats! Turns out its even from the same guy, he does the local swap meet circuits, and I got them at a good deal. Just picked them up today. I can't tell from the pic, did you build the whole seat mount? I'm putting these in the front of my suburban, and I was thing about installing them as a bench on top of the existing (stock) mount and slider. Seems like you did something similar but I'm not sure. Oh, or am I looking at both the front and REAR seat mounts? Last question: What brand/color grey did you use on the interior trim (to match the seats)? Thanks! Nick

06-01-2014, 12:24 PM	#19
swissarmychainsaw Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: san francisco, ca (east bay) Posts: 674	Re: 1991 Crew Cab Short Bed Build Wow, I just realized that I asked this same question in a PM, here is the answer in case anyone else is adding seats like this: Hey Nick, Thanks for complements. Yes, I used Honda middle seats for both the front and rear seat. Yes I built the seat frames. On the back seat I used some of the parts off original bench seat. Front was just a a square frame and tabs bent to use factory holes. I hope that helps!

12-18-2012, 05:45 PM	#22
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: 1991 Crew Cab Short Bed Build Those seats look great in there. Maybe you could get either grey or black vinyl and cover the sides of your seat bracket. It would cover the welds, and look like it was made as part of the seat. You have a great looking truck. Love the colors.

12-18-2012, 06:07 PM	#23
Car'n'Guitars Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 1,308	Re: 1991 Crew Cab Short Bed Build I want your truck so bad, it looks amazing great work. __________________ 1985 Chevrolet K10 Custom Deluxe---SOLD 1997 Ram 2500 5.9 Cummins 1985 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 1987 Chevrolet K10 Silverado "The Beast" build 1987 Silverado http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6150257

12-19-2012, 11:29 PM	#24
1968vetL-71 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Murfreesboro, Tn Posts: 1,092	Re: 1991 Crew Cab Short Bed Build Love the dash! What is it out of? I haven't seen a tach dash for a 91' and would love one for mine. I know they went to the electric speedo in 91 so any info would be fantastic! Again.... Amazing truck!!! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1969 impala conv 427 #s loaded. dad bought new 1969 "Judge" RA-3, rare warwick blue/white, #'s 1968 vet convertible #s 427/435 tripower (sold) 1968 belair 2door post #s 427/385 1936 ford 5w coupe dads 1st car 1969 camaro ss (17,xxx) miles Wanted: 69-72 suburban project, 69 camaro convertible. also any big block cars. 69-70 gto judge project.

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