Slowly I build a truck - Page 3 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

VA72C10 · 10-08-2011, 11:10 PM

Parts look really good!

**oldman3** · 10-09-2011, 12:10 AM

Coming along....Jim

FLcustom10 · 10-10-2011, 10:45 PM

New dash bezel and painting the the gauge needles:

VA72C10 · 10-10-2011, 10:48 PM

Looking good!

FLcustom10 · 10-10-2011, 10:50 PM

Thanks!

FLcustom10 · 10-15-2011, 08:31 PM

The inside and firewall of the cab is painted and ready for some parts. Interior, wiring, and engine work is next before the outside gets painted.

VA72C10 · 10-15-2011, 08:35 PM

Looks great!!!!

And nice collection of parts there

FLcustom10 · 10-15-2011, 08:38 PM

Thanks! There's a bunch more parts up in the attic!!

**oldman3** · 10-15-2011, 09:42 PM

Very nice.....Jim

FLcustom10 · 10-16-2011, 06:32 PM

I started with firewall insulation, but got frustrated that the provided clips were too big for the holes. I didn't want to drill the holes bigger, so I went to Lowes and got some replacement clips.

I tried to clean up the old heater controls, but I rubbed too hard and wasn't happy with the results, so I went with a new one. I'm kind of sorry I didn't go NOS, but I do like the replacement better than my faded original.

FLcustom10 · 10-16-2011, 06:35 PM

New Washer Pump --- Don't tell me - I'll figure it out!

FLcustom10 · 10-17-2011, 06:47 PM

Cleaned up the heater boxes. I did clean up the inside and put in new foam, but I forgot to get an 'after' picture on that.

FLcustom10 · 10-17-2011, 06:48 PM

Installed heater controls and inner box:

Pop's C-10 · 10-17-2011, 07:17 PM

Nice build...that is a sweet look=king A-body sitting next to it..

FLcustom10 · 10-17-2011, 08:14 PM

Thanks. I think it will be fun to take them to shows together!

FLcustom10 · 10-19-2011, 08:14 PM

I went with Painless wiring harness from Summit Racing. It was $287 after $100 rebate. I wasn't prepared for having to cut the firewall, but it was pretty easy with a dremel tool.

FLcustom10 · 10-19-2011, 08:18 PM

Sorting the wires was kind of fun. It made me feel like I'm actually going to have a truck!

FLcustom10 · 10-20-2011, 07:08 PM

New speakers and radio:

VA72C10 · 10-20-2011, 07:16 PM

Looking good!!!

**oldman3** · 10-20-2011, 07:22 PM

Nice....Jim

heeroyue2002 · 10-20-2011, 10:37 PM

how come you covered the speaker? dust preventive?
looks good either way

FLcustom10 · 10-21-2011, 07:29 AM

Thanks guys. I covered the speakers partly to prevent dust, but mostly because the old one was covered, and if someone looks through the grate I want it to look as original as possible. I realize I've already stepped away from original, but that's the thought process.

FLcustom10 · 10-21-2011, 10:59 PM

Hooking up wires for heater, washer, and wiper switch. It's starting to get crowded under here.

FLcustom10 · 10-21-2011, 11:02 PM

Glove box and light. That was hard. It's a good thing it will be mostly hidden.

FLcustom10 · 10-21-2011, 11:06 PM

cigarette lighter -- old and new:

10-08-2011, 11:10 PM	#1
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: Slowly I build a truck Parts look really good! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

10-09-2011, 12:10 AM	#2
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,559	Re: Slowly I build a truck Coming along....Jim __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

10-10-2011, 10:45 PM	#3
FLcustom10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 322	Re: Slowly I build a truck New dash bezel and painting the the gauge needles: Attached Images

10-10-2011, 10:48 PM	#4
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: Slowly I build a truck Looking good! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

10-10-2011, 10:50 PM	#5
FLcustom10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 322	Re: Slowly I build a truck Thanks!

10-15-2011, 08:31 PM	#6
FLcustom10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 322	Re: Slowly I build a truck The inside and firewall of the cab is painted and ready for some parts. Interior, wiring, and engine work is next before the outside gets painted. Attached Images

10-15-2011, 08:35 PM	#7
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: Slowly I build a truck Looks great!!!! And nice collection of parts there __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

10-15-2011, 08:38 PM	#8
FLcustom10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 322	Re: Slowly I build a truck Thanks! There's a bunch more parts up in the attic!!

10-15-2011, 09:42 PM	#9
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,559	Re: Slowly I build a truck Very nice.....Jim __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

10-16-2011, 06:32 PM	#10
FLcustom10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 322	Re: Slowly I build a truck I started with firewall insulation, but got frustrated that the provided clips were too big for the holes. I didn't want to drill the holes bigger, so I went to Lowes and got some replacement clips. I tried to clean up the old heater controls, but I rubbed too hard and wasn't happy with the results, so I went with a new one. I'm kind of sorry I didn't go NOS, but I do like the replacement better than my faded original. Attached Images

10-16-2011, 06:35 PM	#11
FLcustom10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 322	Re: Slowly I build a truck New Washer Pump --- Don't tell me - I'll figure it out! Attached Images

10-17-2011, 06:47 PM	#12
FLcustom10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 322	Re: Slowly I build a truck Cleaned up the heater boxes. I did clean up the inside and put in new foam, but I forgot to get an 'after' picture on that. Attached Images

10-17-2011, 06:48 PM	#13
FLcustom10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 322	Re: Slowly I build a truck Installed heater controls and inner box: Attached Images

10-17-2011, 07:17 PM	#14
Pop's C-10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: memphis Posts: 2,537	Re: Slowly I build a truck Nice build...that is a sweet look=king A-body sitting next to it.. __________________ 1981 C-10 (Pop's) 1978 Camaro 2006 Lacrosse

10-17-2011, 08:14 PM	#15
FLcustom10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 322	Re: Slowly I build a truck Thanks. I think it will be fun to take them to shows together!



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

10-19-2011, 08:14 PM	#16
FLcustom10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 322	Re: Slowly I build a truck I went with Painless wiring harness from Summit Racing. It was $287 after $100 rebate. I wasn't prepared for having to cut the firewall, but it was pretty easy with a dremel tool. Attached Images

10-19-2011, 08:18 PM	#17
FLcustom10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 322	Re: Slowly I build a truck Sorting the wires was kind of fun. It made me feel like I'm actually going to have a truck! Attached Images

10-20-2011, 07:08 PM	#18
FLcustom10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 322	Re: Slowly I build a truck New speakers and radio: Attached Images

10-20-2011, 07:16 PM	#19
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: Slowly I build a truck Looking good!!! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

10-20-2011, 07:22 PM	#20
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,559	Re: Slowly I build a truck Nice....Jim __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

10-20-2011, 10:37 PM	#21
heeroyue2002 fat old dude Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: fresno, california Posts: 1,424	Re: Slowly I build a truck how come you covered the speaker? dust preventive? looks good either way __________________ 1972 c-10 shortbed 350/400 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389157 1968 workhorse http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=446216 Accepting part donations

10-21-2011, 07:29 AM	#22
FLcustom10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 322	Re: Slowly I build a truck Thanks guys. I covered the speakers partly to prevent dust, but mostly because the old one was covered, and if someone looks through the grate I want it to look as original as possible. I realize I've already stepped away from original, but that's the thought process.

10-21-2011, 10:59 PM	#23
FLcustom10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 322	Re: Slowly I build a truck Hooking up wires for heater, washer, and wiper switch. It's starting to get crowded under here. Attached Images

10-21-2011, 11:02 PM	#24
FLcustom10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 322	Re: Slowly I build a truck Glove box and light. That was hard. It's a good thing it will be mostly hidden. Attached Images

10-21-2011, 11:06 PM	#25
FLcustom10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 322	Re: Slowly I build a truck cigarette lighter -- old and new: Attached Images

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Switch to Linear Mode Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode