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Old 11-24-2022, 04:03 PM   #176
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fabbing up some carpet sill plates using stainless angle $54.00 vs $200+ for fancy aluminum ones. once polished should be fine.
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might put carpet on smooth side of step and 3M protection film on ribbed bottom as some have suggested.any thoughts?
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Old 11-24-2022, 04:08 PM   #177
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Looks good. I like the stainless, a little more durable than polished alum I think.
I think Ogre has used the protection film on the actual step part but then he is 9ft tall so maybe he doesnt use the step lol. Personally I would use it and be kinda afraid of scratching it all up with the sand and gravel etc around here. It is still protecting though, so if it gets dull with some scratches you can peel it off and stick some new stuff on there if you want.
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Old 12-03-2022, 03:07 PM   #178
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bracket fabbed for mounting fusebox,msd box, mercedes fan controller
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Old 01-02-2023, 03:30 PM   #179
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Hey 56, I was reading back through where you used a 80 GM parking brake assembly. Where/how did you mount the release handle, with your dash extention? Any more pics?
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Hey 56, I was able to source the same parking brake assembly. Thanks. Another quick question - I see where you're using the two existing firewall hinge holes, but did you bolt another (i.e. that side brace hole on the assembly, or to the bottom of dash)?

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Old 01-14-2023, 07:14 PM   #180
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hey Jim i made a bracket for mount hole under dash .i will take a pic.
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Old 01-15-2023, 01:31 PM   #181
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Much appreciated!
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Old 01-19-2023, 12:14 AM   #182
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Sorry to ask but can anyone tell me if i can change the front grill my 56 gmc to the 56 chevy i just don’t like the mustache look of the gmc if anyone could tell me please pm me or reply to this.
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Old 01-19-2023, 10:50 AM   #183
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You'd probably get more answers to your question if you posted a thread of your own. Please do that.
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Old 01-19-2023, 07:56 PM   #184
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hey bowt1ed here is pic of bracket.side with slotted hole mounts to brake. longer section mounts to bottom of dash.
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Old 01-20-2023, 03:21 PM   #185
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Great, thanks!
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Old 01-23-2023, 03:48 PM   #186
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some more progress lately.finishing up wiring.
fuse box msd and fan controller mounted. a little more tidying up to do.


gauge plugin.


waiting for fuel gauge.

front light harness routed and headlight buckets in along with
ac condenser and trans cooler test fitted.


i was really worried if mercedes fan was gonna clear but with front sheet metal on about 3/4 -1" clearance. be interesting to see how it cools with coldcase rad.
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Old 06-29-2023, 03:17 PM   #187
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a little progress lately gauges ready to install radio test fitted and carpet laying in.sub box covered








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Old 06-29-2023, 11:14 PM   #188
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very nice truck you're building.very impressive.
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Old 07-05-2023, 02:41 PM   #189
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Thanks mr mud 1 . after about a year back order the tinted vent windows with chrome trim finally made it yesterday. install went pretty good. . looks good i think.
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Old 08-17-2023, 09:36 PM   #190
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more progress box going together starting to look like a truck.


engine hoist to lift on,


sitting on frame

rear fenders on

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exhaust tip visual might bend pipe a little



dressed up tilt column



tailgate emblem on (thanks to one of the members here for idea)
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Old 08-17-2023, 11:15 PM   #191
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very nice,coming together.great work.
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Old 08-17-2023, 11:37 PM   #192
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Coming along well! I’m doing the same thing with my tailgate. How did you adhere the emblem? I haven’t thought about it yet.
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Old 08-18-2023, 08:02 AM   #193
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Old 08-18-2023, 09:21 AM   #194
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Very nice!
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Old 08-18-2023, 09:25 AM   #195
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Looks super nice. I will be at that stage in the near future as fa as assembling the bed. Steve
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Old 08-18-2023, 12:57 PM   #196
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That tailgate is bad ass! They did an emblem for the Cameo, so obviously GM themselves considers this a more premium option than stamped letters.
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Old 08-18-2023, 05:36 PM   #197
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BLACK SHEEP on this forum gets the credit for tailgate emblem i messaged him. it is held on with 4 8/32" button head screws.
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Old 09-13-2024, 07:26 PM   #198
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Have not posted here in a while! got seat redone and headliner and step area carpet installed. installed headliner myself using this youtube video. black edge moldinf from amazon around headliner.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZPZh-HRJXc








steering column and gauges along with armrest as well.



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