Interior Work on '87 Shortbed - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Richard D · 09-16-2008, 12:19 PM

I yanked out the thrashed seat and made one fit from an '88-up parts truck. While I was at it, I put in carpet, door sills, and a Dash Top cover.The old dash was pretty bad. Not much left to glue the cover to.

I'm waiting for my door panel paint, Hurricane Ike slapped the Gulf Coast like Tina, no mail service yet.

The seat had a saddle seat cover on it. Must have been put on the day they bought the truck, the upholstery is great, but the truck was junk. There were three hardhats behind the seat, it was obviously a work truck.

The parts truck had a tilt column in it as well. I'll be swapping that in sooner or later.

77 350 Shorty Wide · 09-16-2008, 12:25 PM

Man that cover sure helped the dash out... It looks great in the pictures.
Like you said, the seat also looks like new. You're on your way, a great job!

God Bless, Terry

swb85 · 09-16-2008, 12:36 PM

Nice! Where did you get the dash cover? Does it just lay on top of the factory dash?

Richard D · 09-16-2008, 12:46 PM

I got it from LMC. It silicones over the old pad. It is made in the USA, and is a really nice piece. Only $99 instead of nearly $500 for a new pad.
http://www.lmctruck.com/ICATALOG/CC/full.aspx?Page=112

**old Rusty C10** · 09-16-2008, 09:24 PM

looks great... im gonna try that with mine in grey

impalamark · 09-16-2008, 09:31 PM

great work on the interior
good to see the quality of the dash cover did you buy it in color or paint it? I need to buy a couple of those

lookin good keep up the good work
MArk

spudz · 09-16-2008, 09:35 PM

dash cover looks great!.. Really made a difference, the interior is really comming along... looks good!

72BlckButy · 09-16-2008, 09:44 PM

What a transformation.... nice work!

Richard D · 09-17-2008, 09:07 AM

The dash cover was already red.

impalamark · 09-17-2008, 10:08 AM

Thanks Richard
quality looks good from the pics and it sure makes a big difference
in the look of the interior
keep it up
Mark

**N2TRUX** · 09-17-2008, 10:34 AM

That is a huge improvement. Now spend some time cleaning and dyeing the other parts and pieces and it will look like new again.

Richard D · 09-17-2008, 01:11 PM

I ordered the dye, but Hurricane Ike has UPS delayed. I have no power for lights to see what I'm doing anyway. Just concentrating on working to pay for this storm mess, and getting my yard back in order.

**Captkaos** · 09-17-2008, 05:09 PM

FYI- I have new GM 81-91 dashes for $335.
http://store.73-87chevytrucks.com/me...tegory_Code=DC

ed3196499 · 09-17-2008, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by old Rusty C10

looks great... im gonna try that with mine in grey

I just got a grey one from LMC decent fit had to do a little trimmiing around the edges but it looks good

Richard D · 10-05-2008, 07:23 PM

Dyed my door panels and put on new arm rests. The dye worked really good, much better that I thought it would.

Not a perfect match, but a Hell of an improvement.

Richard D · 10-05-2008, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Richard D

Side by side comparison.

**old Rusty C10** · 10-05-2008, 07:35 PM

came out really nice

*78 Chevyrado* · 10-05-2008, 07:39 PM

Big improvement! Good job!

**78 Big10 454** · 10-05-2008, 11:54 PM

If only my interior looked half as good as yours. Great job!

joe231 · 10-06-2008, 12:52 AM

what brand and where did you get the dye?
looks amazing!

Richard D · 10-06-2008, 07:15 AM

I got the dye from the LMC Truck.
http://www.lmctruck.com/ICATALOG/CC/full.aspx?Page=109
I wiped it down with the prep/cleaner(lots of that left over), then sprayed with several light coats, used a whole can for two door panels. I didn't use the clear coat. I may sand the top of the door panels better(the part where your arm would rest with the window down) and re-dye just that area; I sanded it just enough to get the flaking plastic off, there are some scratches I didn't notice until we sprayed the panels.

joe231 · 10-06-2008, 08:26 AM

cool, thanks for the info

84 400 · 10-06-2008, 12:04 PM

Looks real good. I also have a cover on mine. but it sat out in the texas sun alittle to long and got warped. The previous owner of my truck tried to dye the door panals but i think he used spray paint..... I just wrapped them in carpet. it is kind of funy but works. To dye panels well spend the time and do the prep and clean right. It will pay of in the end.

yours looks really good

Hoods69BadBowTie · 10-06-2008, 01:07 PM

Wow that looks awesome. Good job on all of it. Sets the whole interior of the truck off!

09-16-2008, 12:19 PM	#1
Richard D Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Texas Ctiy TX Posts: 228	Interior Work on '87 Shortbed I yanked out the thrashed seat and made one fit from an '88-up parts truck. While I was at it, I put in carpet, door sills, and a Dash Top cover.The old dash was pretty bad. Not much left to glue the cover to. I'm waiting for my door panel paint, Hurricane Ike slapped the Gulf Coast like Tina, no mail service yet. The seat had a saddle seat cover on it. Must have been put on the day they bought the truck, the upholstery is great, but the truck was junk. There were three hardhats behind the seat, it was obviously a work truck. The parts truck had a tilt column in it as well. I'll be swapping that in sooner or later.

09-16-2008, 12:25 PM	#2
77 350 Shorty Wide Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Yakima, WA Posts: 325	Re: Interior Work on '87 Shortbed Man that cover sure helped the dash out... It looks great in the pictures. Like you said, the seat also looks like new. You're on your way, a great job! God Bless, Terry

09-16-2008, 12:36 PM	#3
swb85 On a budget like Fred Sanford Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Topeka, KS Posts: 2,031	Re: Interior Work on '87 Shortbed Nice! Where did you get the dash cover? Does it just lay on top of the factory dash? __________________ '85 Silverado swb: 383 stroker, 10.5:1, vortec heads, 232/238 roller cam, RPM air gap, performer 750 carb, stainless longtubes, 3" duals/super 44's, T56/4.11 383ci build / exterior refresh thread '98 Camaro z28: 370ci twin turbo 370ci build '01 Tahoe LT 4x4: 5.3, longtubes/ory, magnaflow duals, custom tune....wife's DD

09-16-2008, 12:46 PM	#4
Richard D Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Texas Ctiy TX Posts: 228	Re: Interior Work on '87 Shortbed I got it from LMC. It silicones over the old pad. It is made in the USA, and is a really nice piece. Only $99 instead of nearly $500 for a new pad. http://www.lmctruck.com/ICATALOG/CC/full.aspx?Page=112

09-16-2008, 09:24 PM	#5
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,287	Re: Interior Work on '87 Shortbed looks great... im gonna try that with mine in grey __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

09-16-2008, 09:31 PM	#6
impalamark Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: cocoa florida Posts: 183	Re: Interior Work on '87 Shortbed great work on the interior good to see the quality of the dash cover did you buy it in color or paint it? I need to buy a couple of those lookin good keep up the good work MArk

09-16-2008, 09:35 PM	#7
spudz Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Branchville SC Posts: 1,647	Re: Interior Work on '87 Shortbed dash cover looks great!.. Really made a difference, the interior is really comming along... looks good! __________________ 2004 z71, 96 z71 on 38s, 88 Chevy k5 blazer, 4in lift. 84 swb project, 82 SWB project , 84 chevy 4x4 lwb project, 88 Jimmy beater/highschool ride. 79 c30. 99 tahoe 4x4 project. and a bunch of parts trucks..

09-16-2008, 09:44 PM	#8
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Interior Work on '87 Shortbed What a transformation.... nice work! __________________ -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)

09-17-2008, 09:07 AM	#9
Richard D Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Texas Ctiy TX Posts: 228	Re: Interior Work on '87 Shortbed The dash cover was already red.

09-17-2008, 10:08 AM	#10
impalamark Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: cocoa florida Posts: 183	Re: Interior Work on '87 Shortbed Thanks Richard quality looks good from the pics and it sure makes a big difference in the look of the interior keep it up Mark

09-17-2008, 10:34 AM	#11
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: Interior Work on '87 Shortbed That is a huge improvement. Now spend some time cleaning and dyeing the other parts and pieces and it will look like new again. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

09-17-2008, 01:11 PM	#12
Richard D Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Texas Ctiy TX Posts: 228	Re: Interior Work on '87 Shortbed I ordered the dye, but Hurricane Ike has UPS delayed. I have no power for lights to see what I'm doing anyway. Just concentrating on working to pay for this storm mess, and getting my yard back in order.

09-17-2008, 05:09 PM	#13
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: Interior Work on '87 Shortbed FYI- I have new GM 81-91 dashes for $335. http://store.73-87chevytrucks.com/me...tegory_Code=DC __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

10-05-2008, 07:23 PM	#15
Richard D Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Texas Ctiy TX Posts: 228	Re: Interior Work on '87 Shortbed Dyed my door panels and put on new arm rests. The dye worked really good, much better that I thought it would. Not a perfect match, but a Hell of an improvement.

10-05-2008, 07:35 PM	#17
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,287	Re: Interior Work on '87 Shortbed came out really nice __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!



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10-05-2008, 07:39 PM	#18
78 Chevyrado Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Unnapreciative, Trollville Posts: 2,079	Re: Interior Work on '87 Shortbed Big improvement! Good job!

10-05-2008, 11:54 PM	#19
78 Big10 454 78 Big10 454 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Pismo Beach, CA Posts: 838	Re: Interior Work on '87 Shortbed If only my interior looked half as good as yours. Great job!

10-06-2008, 12:52 AM	#20
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10-06-2008, 07:15 AM	#21
Richard D Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Texas Ctiy TX Posts: 228	Re: Interior Work on '87 Shortbed I got the dye from the LMC Truck. http://www.lmctruck.com/ICATALOG/CC/full.aspx?Page=109 I wiped it down with the prep/cleaner(lots of that left over), then sprayed with several light coats, used a whole can for two door panels. I didn't use the clear coat. I may sand the top of the door panels better(the part where your arm would rest with the window down) and re-dye just that area; I sanded it just enough to get the flaking plastic off, there are some scratches I didn't notice until we sprayed the panels. Last edited by Richard D; 10-06-2008 at 07:18 AM.

10-06-2008, 08:26 AM	#22
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10-06-2008, 12:04 PM	#23
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,741	Re: Interior Work on '87 Shortbed Looks real good. I also have a cover on mine. but it sat out in the texas sun alittle to long and got warped. The previous owner of my truck tried to dye the door panals but i think he used spray paint..... I just wrapped them in carpet. it is kind of funy but works. To dye panels well spend the time and do the prep and clean right. It will pay of in the end. yours looks really good __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out

10-06-2008, 01:07 PM	#24
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