Got my dash painted and guages back in - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

jayharrell · 04-14-2008, 01:38 AM

Well i hit it pretty hard today and last night. I put a anitrattle kit in the windows, all door weather stripping and felt, and rebuilt the running assmy for the window rollers. I should have gotten new vent window rubber, but alas another day. *i'll get some pics tonight*

But my big acomplishment today was getting the dash painted and reassembly started. A few weeks ago i repained the guages and vent housings. THey look good in my opinion. THe steering colum was on the list today also.. I"m tring to go with a black/white interior. I havn't glued the carpet down just yet incase i need to do any major work, then i can still get it out. It all turned out pretty damn good for a rattle can job. Home Depot had a $.99 special on all purpose shiney white. $6 worth did the trick. BUt i had to sand like a monster for about 4 hours this morning. If i decide to actually gun paint the inside, this will at least be a good primer. LOL.... Have gander at me screwing this truck up.. lol

68shortstep · 04-14-2008, 01:46 AM

Buy some dark blue, and come screw mine up like that !!!

Looks pretty good, to me.

Highsteel · 04-14-2008, 01:46 AM

Looks nice! Where did that steering wheel originate? It looks similar to my chevy wheel, yet different.

GRIMSS · 04-14-2008, 01:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Highsteel

Looks nice! Where did that steering wheel originate? It looks similar to my chevy wheel, yet different.

looks like one i had in an s-10.

Dash looks good.

jayharrell · 04-14-2008, 01:57 AM

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Originally Posted by 68shortstep

Buy some dark blue, and come screw mine up like that !!!

The blue was 2.99 a can. Thats too rich for my blood. LOL

The steering wheel is out of a 95 or 96 chevy truck. It looks way too bulky for that steering column, but i'll hold on to for a bit longer.

72BlckButy · 04-14-2008, 05:31 AM

Turned out nice, great job!

tsetsaf · 04-14-2008, 10:25 AM

I just installed an S-10 leather steering wheel that looks similar. Excellent add-on.

And no need to be embarrassed by the type of paint you use. Krylon is great as long as the part will not see extensive direct sunlight.

A suggestion for others and the future is to have a local paint shop mix an aerosol to match your truck color. Do all your primer and touch up with Krylon and then spray the finish with correct color. I am doing this now as I clean up the '71. Works great for interior and under hood parts.

04-14-2008, 01:38 AM	#1
jayharrell Gettin By on Gettin By Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cedar Creek, Tx Posts: 1,033	Got my dash painted and guages back in Well i hit it pretty hard today and last night. I put a anitrattle kit in the windows, all door weather stripping and felt, and rebuilt the running assmy for the window rollers. I should have gotten new vent window rubber, but alas another day. i'll get some pics tonight But my big acomplishment today was getting the dash painted and reassembly started. A few weeks ago i repained the guages and vent housings. THey look good in my opinion. THe steering colum was on the list today also.. I"m tring to go with a black/white interior. I havn't glued the carpet down just yet incase i need to do any major work, then i can still get it out. It all turned out pretty damn good for a rattle can job. Home Depot had a $.99 special on all purpose shiney white. $6 worth did the trick. BUt i had to sand like a monster for about 4 hours this morning. If i decide to actually gun paint the inside, this will at least be a good primer. LOL.... Have gander at me screwing this truck up.. lol Attached Images __________________ 69 CST10 LWB 455 Buick 00 S10 2.2 Vin5 76 GL1000 Naked 1bl VW carb "Adios to all the concrete; Gonna get me some dirt road back streets"

04-14-2008, 01:46 AM	#2
68shortstep Looks good at 20-ft ..... Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mtn Home, AR Posts: 707	Re: Got my dash painted and guages back in Buy some dark blue, and come screw mine up like that !!! Looks pretty good, to me. Last edited by 68shortstep; 04-14-2008 at 01:46 AM. Reason: spelling error

04-14-2008, 01:46 AM	#3
Highsteel Chasin' the Dream Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lost in the 70's Posts: 200	Re: Got my dash painted and guages back in Looks nice! Where did that steering wheel originate? It looks similar to my chevy wheel, yet different.

04-14-2008, 05:31 AM	#6
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Got my dash painted and guages back in Turned out nice, great job! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package) Last edited by 72BlckButy; 04-14-2008 at 05:32 AM.

04-14-2008, 10:25 AM	#7
tsetsaf Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern CA Posts: 210	Re: Got my dash painted and guages back in I just installed an S-10 leather steering wheel that looks similar. Excellent add-on. And no need to be embarrassed by the type of paint you use. Krylon is great as long as the part will not see extensive direct sunlight. A suggestion for others and the future is to have a local paint shop mix an aerosol to match your truck color. Do all your primer and touch up with Krylon and then spray the finish with correct color. I am doing this now as I clean up the '71. Works great for interior and under hood parts. __________________ 71 C-20 Custom Camper California Truck



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