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72Subby · 10-13-2008, 05:54 PM

While waiting for parts (and money to accumulate) I tackled one of the more fun ideas I've had for my truck... decorating the glove box door.

When I get around to painting the truck I'll paint the original glove box door and probably restore it more or less as original.

But I had some other ideas to try to make my truck more fun so I bought a chrome repro glove box door to play with. I thought about pinstriping it (with my meager pinstriping skills) or a mural (requiring even more talent that I don't have) and then I decided to try something more "arts and crafts"-y - a decopage (applied image) technique.

I collected a bunch of pictures that I thought would be cool, most of them ocean or beach related (I live in CA, I like the ocean, and one (rare, unfotunately) uses of my truck is to visit the ocean for surfing or diving).

Long story short, I found the perfect image that I got personalized by a new friend (in exchange for a donation to her breast cancer charity fundraiser).

I might post more on the "how-to" if interested, but here is the final result.

Enjoy! :-)

PanelDeland · 10-13-2008, 06:02 PM

I need to make friends where you do!!!

Sinister · 10-13-2008, 06:45 PM

X2

68 short step · 10-13-2008, 06:47 PM

yea, thats a cool idea. post some more "how to's"

1968SWBBigBlock · 10-13-2008, 09:14 PM

Very nice!!!!

LeDevil · 10-13-2008, 09:39 PM

Now that's a cool idea.

Swifty · 10-13-2008, 09:39 PM

very cool! post up a how-to

72Subby · 10-13-2008, 11:09 PM

Thanks.

First I must confess - Marisa is my friend in the broadest definition of the word. :-) We did live in the same town when I was in LA, and I was a fan before she hit it big, but I'm not exactly on her speed dial.

She is, by all accounts and interactions as nice as she is lovely. She autographs "official" merchandise (that's an authenticity hologram in the lower right of the picture) via her website and usually has an auction or two running on eBay of posters or magazine copies which she will personalize for you. She donates the proceeds of these things to charity, which I think is pretty cool.

As for the "how to" I took more pictures while doing this so I will put something together and make it available.

The short version is this:

- I took a repro woodgrain sticker and applied it to the back of the autographed poster (after much checking and measuring). Trick is not to get any bubbles under the sticker.

- Then I carefully cut along the outline of the woodgrain sticker.

- Then I used 3M spray adhesive on the glove box door and the woodgrain side of the sticker.

- Then (while holding my breath) I carefully applied it to the glove box door being careful to get it placed properly and not have any bubbles under it.

I didn't cut out the hole that was in the woodgrain sticker for the glove box latch; I made small slits and mounted the latch. Fitting the picture in that area was the trickiest bit, but I have no major wrinkles (just some small ones).

I've since outlined the image with a blue pinstripe, this will match my interior and help seal the edge as well. But I'm not thoroughly happy with that yet so maybe it was unnecessary.

--steve

10-13-2008, 05:54 PM	#1
72Subby Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Sunnyvale, CA Posts: 68	Custom glove box door project While waiting for parts (and money to accumulate) I tackled one of the more fun ideas I've had for my truck... decorating the glove box door. When I get around to painting the truck I'll paint the original glove box door and probably restore it more or less as original. But I had some other ideas to try to make my truck more fun so I bought a chrome repro glove box door to play with. I thought about pinstriping it (with my meager pinstriping skills) or a mural (requiring even more talent that I don't have) and then I decided to try something more "arts and crafts"-y - a decopage (applied image) technique. I collected a bunch of pictures that I thought would be cool, most of them ocean or beach related (I live in CA, I like the ocean, and one (rare, unfotunately) uses of my truck is to visit the ocean for surfing or diving). Long story short, I found the perfect image that I got personalized by a new friend (in exchange for a donation to her breast cancer charity fundraiser). I might post more on the "how-to" if interested, but here is the final result. Enjoy! :-) __________________ Help! My project parts hauler became a project!

10-13-2008, 06:02 PM	#2
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: Custom glove box door project I need to make friends where you do!!! __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

10-13-2008, 06:45 PM	#3
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	Re: Custom glove box door project X2 __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match...

10-13-2008, 06:47 PM	#4
68 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: tulsa OK Posts: 3,070	Re: Custom glove box door project yea, thats a cool idea. post some more "how to's"

10-13-2008, 09:14 PM	#5
1968SWBBigBlock Active Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,643	Re: Custom glove box door project Very nice!!!! __________________ 1968 SWB 454 + .040, 490HP x 540 FT pounds of Torque 10-1 Kb Forged pistons, recon rods w/ ARP wave loc bolts 781 heads Ported with 2.19/1.88 SSTvalves Lunati 60204 cam, Micro Trol lifters, Ported Edelbrock Performer Rpm manifold armor coated, Pertronix Triple Strike Ignition Holley 770 Street Avenger carb,Headers armor coated Built by Watson Ruppel Performance in Sarahsville Ohio. Hardshift Tranny Built Turbo 350,TSI 10" 3000 stall 12 Bolt Eaton Posi 4.10 Richmond Gears moser axles 18.5" x 31" Hoosier Pro Street Radials ET Classic 5 Wheels - polished Power Steering, Power Brakes,Disc Brakes,Tach & Gauge Dash, Tilt,Factory Air (gone) Custom Paint & Body Work Special thanks to my wife, my son and my money tree

10-13-2008, 09:39 PM	#6
LeDevil A new C10 Addict! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, Wa Posts: 105	Re: Custom glove box door project Now that's a cool idea.

10-13-2008, 09:39 PM	#7
Swifty Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: East WA Posts: 243	Re: Custom glove box door project very cool! post up a how-to

10-13-2008, 11:09 PM	#8
72Subby Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Sunnyvale, CA Posts: 68	Re: Custom glove box door project Thanks. First I must confess - Marisa is my friend in the broadest definition of the word. :-) We did live in the same town when I was in LA, and I was a fan before she hit it big, but I'm not exactly on her speed dial. She is, by all accounts and interactions as nice as she is lovely. She autographs "official" merchandise (that's an authenticity hologram in the lower right of the picture) via her website and usually has an auction or two running on eBay of posters or magazine copies which she will personalize for you. She donates the proceeds of these things to charity, which I think is pretty cool. As for the "how to" I took more pictures while doing this so I will put something together and make it available. The short version is this: - I took a repro woodgrain sticker and applied it to the back of the autographed poster (after much checking and measuring). Trick is not to get any bubbles under the sticker. - Then I carefully cut along the outline of the woodgrain sticker. - Then I used 3M spray adhesive on the glove box door and the woodgrain side of the sticker. - Then (while holding my breath) I carefully applied it to the glove box door being careful to get it placed properly and not have any bubbles under it. I didn't cut out the hole that was in the woodgrain sticker for the glove box latch; I made small slits and mounted the latch. Fitting the picture in that area was the trickiest bit, but I have no major wrinkles (just some small ones). I've since outlined the image with a blue pinstripe, this will match my interior and help seal the edge as well. But I'm not thoroughly happy with that yet so maybe it was unnecessary. --steve __________________ Help! My project parts hauler became a project!



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