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*78 Chevyrado* · 11-07-2008, 03:19 PM

I finished the truck after getting it painted. Here's the finsished pics of the exterior.

Here's the Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=309004

One up close:

*78 Chevyrado* · 11-07-2008, 03:19 PM

The interior is about done. I still need to carpet up the back wall and get new seat covers, but am finished otherwise.

jrsmith_2010 · 11-07-2008, 03:34 PM

looks great man!!

cochino12 · 11-07-2008, 04:06 PM

Looks awesome!!

boatpuller · 11-07-2008, 04:16 PM

wow.turned out great.i really like the color.nice truck.

OJOE · 11-07-2008, 04:25 PM

nice job, you have a great looking truck

chevitcars · 11-07-2008, 05:36 PM

truck looks great, i think i would have to put it in the garage for a few weeks i sure would hate to get it dirty

**N2TRUX** · 11-07-2008, 07:25 PM

That really turned out nice. I love the clean "sorta" stock look with the late model wheels.

bigblock73 · 11-07-2008, 07:39 PM

I was following your build thread and am very impressed! I like he truck a lot, now want to come over and "finish" mine for me?

1984 swb chevy · 11-07-2008, 10:04 PM

Looks brand new. I like it.

manimal · 11-07-2008, 10:21 PM

WOW! Nice work!
-Lance

CLASSIC87' · 11-07-2008, 11:25 PM

Very SLICK... nice and clean!!! Well executed

BTW: It look like you had a dead body laying in the bed where it's dirty... anyone else see that... or am I just trip'n!!

**old Rusty C10** · 11-08-2008, 12:00 AM

i cant wait to vote for this for TOTM!! its gorgeous!

*78 Chevyrado* · 11-08-2008, 01:55 AM

Thanks guys I appreciate it a lot.

Pretty much, unless I'm driving it or cleaning it, it stays in the garage.

I'm thinking about wheel spacers. I'm having to wait and save for them now. First I want to get a set of replacement seat covers from captkaos when I get the money. They looked ok until I fixed up the rest of the interior; now they look crappy

Quote:

Originally Posted by CLASSIC87'

BTW: It look like you had a dead body laying in the bed where it's dirty... anyone else see that... or am I just trip'n!!

That was from the guy that put the first scratch on the truck....

MylilBowTie · 11-08-2008, 05:42 AM

Looks really nice. What tint did you use on the rear window glass? Looks good not to dark or light.

ChaseDale3and8 · 11-08-2008, 11:30 AM

Looks great! If you need a place to store it my address is....... lol Now just keep it away from those little Japanese cars that attack without warning! ...Joe

FRENCHBLUE72 · 11-09-2008, 12:23 AM

Very nice congrats.

killthewabbit · 11-12-2008, 05:09 PM

I was just looking, and I can't find out what seats and console you used, and what you did for the brackets. Can you tell me how you did that? Is that a suburban seat? Do the suburban brackets work on our trucks?

I love that color and the seat (the one I see anyway) looks pretty good.

Eyegore · 11-12-2008, 07:12 PM

Looks absolutely fantastic - love seeing other 3/4 tons w/ newer wheels. Hey if you ever get the chance change out the steel wheels with the alloy type, they are so much lighter. I also love the chrome tool box, makes me wish I had left mine on

*78 Chevyrado* · 11-12-2008, 07:41 PM

Thanks guys!

All the window tint is 35%.

The seats and console are out of a '91 suburban. You can use the suburban seat tracks. The suburban tracks bend down where the rear bolt hole is. You will have to bend them upwards to use in a pickup. Also the seat bottom will sit dang near flat and I raised just the front up about 1-1/2". My dads making me some brackets and I'll have pics when I put them on. Also you'll have to get the front inner seat mounts out of the suburban; they weld to the floor, but you can cut them off and bolt them down like I did, or reweld them in.

UPDATE: Here's the raised seat brackets mentioned above. They raise the seat around 1.75 inches higher than stock in the front only, and are made out of stainless.

I may get some aluminums if I ever have that much money again

. One of my grandad's friends gave me those wheels and caps for free, otherwise I'd have been stuck with the skinny OE wheels till now. All I had to do was buy the tires, so good deal!

One reason I like longbeds is that I can have my toolbox on there, and still have full shortbed capacity. I used to use it for tools when I used it for work, but now it's my trunk. I hate stuff rolling around in the cab.

Hey eyegore, didn't you used to have bigger tires on your truck? what size did you have? I'm thinking about some 285/75/16's next time around. I love that truck!

tvblazer78 · 11-12-2008, 09:53 PM

Looks good man!

72BlckButy · 11-12-2008, 10:13 PM

Love the color, nice body work!

vern350 · 11-12-2008, 10:57 PM

one word, CLEAN!

1978 Big 10 · 11-12-2008, 10:58 PM

Your truck looks great.
What airfilter are you using? Can I just put that in my truck, no other changes?
Thanks.

*78 Chevyrado* · 11-12-2008, 11:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1978 Big 10

Your truck looks great.
What airfilter are you using? Can I just put that in my truck, no other changes?
Thanks.

I'm not sire if it will fit if you still have a quadrabog. The PN for the tall filter element is Purolator PN#PA30067. The edelbrock PN for the original kit I bought with a 2 inch tall element should be PN#1208. I think, since I bought it 5 or 6 years ago when the truck wasn't mine yet. Grandad bought the new carb and the stock setup wouldn't work on the edelbrock carb and it was CHEAP, which said SOLD to him...HAHA

11-07-2008, 03:19 PM	#2
78 Chevyrado Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Unnapreciative, Trollville Posts: 2,079	Re: Got it Finished. The interior is about done. I still need to carpet up the back wall and get new seat covers, but am finished otherwise. Last edited by 78 Chevyrado; 11-15-2008 at 02:01 PM.

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11-07-2008, 03:19 PM	#1
78 Chevyrado Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Unnapreciative, Trollville Posts: 2,079	Got it Finished. I finished the truck after getting it painted. Here's the finsished pics of the exterior. Here's the Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=309004 One up close: Last edited by 78 Chevyrado; 03-05-2009 at 10:46 PM.

11-07-2008, 05:36 PM	#7
chevitcars Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: lake in the hills,il Posts: 46	Re: Got it Finished. truck looks great, i think i would have to put it in the garage for a few weeks i sure would hate to get it dirty

11-07-2008, 07:25 PM	#8
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Got it Finished. That really turned out nice. I love the clean "sorta" stock look with the late model wheels. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

11-07-2008, 07:39 PM	#9
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11-07-2008, 10:21 PM	#11
manimal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southern Kalifornia Posts: 3,066	Re: Got it Finished. WOW! Nice work! -Lance __________________ ------------------------------------------------------ -Lance 2000 Chevy C2500, 5.7, 4L80e 1999 Suburban K2500, 7.4, 4L80e 1980 Camaro..son's car...PROJECT

11-07-2008, 11:25 PM	#12
CLASSIC87' OL BLUU Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: WICHITA, KS. Posts: 1,065	Re: Got it Finished. Very SLICK... nice and clean!!! Well executed BTW: It look like you had a dead body laying in the bed where it's dirty... anyone else see that... or am I just trip'n!! __________________ More Drop and pics... whatch'a think?: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=249927 My recent 2wd Blazer progress thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=393427 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=394870 Last edited by CLASSIC87'; 11-07-2008 at 11:29 PM.

11-08-2008, 12:00 AM	#13
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ChaseDale3and8 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Springfield Mo. Posts: 1,086	Re: Got it Finished. Looks great! If you need a place to store it my address is....... lol Now just keep it away from those little Japanese cars that attack without warning! ...Joe __________________ I'm not speedin'! I'm qualifyin'!



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11-09-2008, 12:23 AM	#17
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11-12-2008, 05:09 PM	#18
killthewabbit Spear and magic helmet! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1,226	Re: Got it Finished. I was just looking, and I can't find out what seats and console you used, and what you did for the brackets. Can you tell me how you did that? Is that a suburban seat? Do the suburban brackets work on our trucks? I love that color and the seat (the one I see anyway) looks pretty good. __________________ -- Will

11-12-2008, 07:12 PM	#19
Eyegore What Hump? Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: New River AZ Posts: 2,009	Re: Got it Finished. Looks absolutely fantastic - love seeing other 3/4 tons w/ newer wheels. Hey if you ever get the chance change out the steel wheels with the alloy type, they are so much lighter. I also love the chrome tool box, makes me wish I had left mine on Attached Images __________________ Lil red 86 c-10 99 Sub 78 Camper Special w/ 454

11-12-2008, 07:41 PM	#20
78 Chevyrado Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Unnapreciative, Trollville Posts: 2,079	Re: Got it Finished. Thanks guys! All the window tint is 35%. The seats and console are out of a '91 suburban. You can use the suburban seat tracks. The suburban tracks bend down where the rear bolt hole is. You will have to bend them upwards to use in a pickup. Also the seat bottom will sit dang near flat and I raised just the front up about 1-1/2". My dads making me some brackets and I'll have pics when I put them on. Also you'll have to get the front inner seat mounts out of the suburban; they weld to the floor, but you can cut them off and bolt them down like I did, or reweld them in. UPDATE: Here's the raised seat brackets mentioned above. They raise the seat around 1.75 inches higher than stock in the front only, and are made out of stainless. I may get some aluminums if I ever have that much money again. One of my grandad's friends gave me those wheels and caps for free, otherwise I'd have been stuck with the skinny OE wheels till now. All I had to do was buy the tires, so good deal! One reason I like longbeds is that I can have my toolbox on there, and still have full shortbed capacity. I used to use it for tools when I used it for work, but now it's my trunk. I hate stuff rolling around in the cab. Hey eyegore, didn't you used to have bigger tires on your truck? what size did you have? I'm thinking about some 285/75/16's next time around. I love that truck! Last edited by 78 Chevyrado; 11-15-2008 at 09:51 PM. Reason: UPDATED

11-12-2008, 09:53 PM	#21
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1978 Big 10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Western Washington Posts: 8	Re: Got it Finished. Your truck looks great. What airfilter are you using? Can I just put that in my truck, no other changes? Thanks.

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