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JRANGER · 08-09-2012, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by 67chevy1series

i really dont like sqaure bodies but man this truck is cool!

Well thanks!

Billy81 · 08-09-2012, 11:37 AM

This build has actually inspired me to start fixing up my old 76 C20 so keep up the good work.

JRANGER · 08-09-2012, 11:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Billy81

This build has actually inspired me to start fixing up my old 76 C20 so keep up the good work.

Awesome man and thanks!! So Medford huh? I was there last Summer to pick up a car my aunt left my mom...That was a heck of a road trip back!!! lol

JRANGER · 08-11-2012, 08:47 PM

Well did a few things on the workshop to get it ready for plywood next week. Simple stuff like additional cement anchor screws and adding an inside corner 2x4 to connect inner plywood/drywall to.

Then on to the truck....Went and go some fastener for the door panels but was out of luck so i could only install one door panel and order the other fastener set. Had to modify the window cranks to make them fit but i got them to...Dont like how they hold on so im adding holes to these stupid cranks to make them more solid otherwise they just wobble a bit...stupid stupid design

Also whats up with aftermarket door lock pins? 1/2" of screw and bam...your done...So now i have a 1/4" of screw showing at the bottom when unlocked? WTF!!!?!!! Now im going to have to cut off a 1/2" of that lock piece to make them fit nicely sheesh....Garbage

Billy81 · 08-11-2012, 10:38 PM

I was looking at a set of window cranks like those on Ebay but not so sure i want them now they had them in plain, red and blue. Looked cool but if they wobble it will just drive me nuts.

JRANGER · 08-11-2012, 10:57 PM

well what it is they didnt fit..SO i had to grind them out....I should of secured it in place before installing the door panel so ill let you know how the other piece fits...Probably will be better...Ill let you know my results

WarBeard · 08-12-2012, 12:12 AM

I just got back from Auto-zone. I bought a pair of door lock knobs and the package says if they don't fit they want you to actually cut the factory door lock rod down 1/4 of a inch at a time till they fit!!!!!

Hopefully the ones I got are long enough.

JRANGER · 08-12-2012, 01:56 PM

yeah dont buy those cranks...pieces of ****

JRANGER · 08-12-2012, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by motomech

I just got back from Auto-zone. I bought a pair of door lock knobs and the package says if they don't fit they want you to actually cut the factory door lock rod down 1/4 of a inch at a time till they fit!!!!!

Hopefully the ones I got are long enough.

Yeah, just check...The back of mine say that too lol

WarBeard · 08-12-2012, 09:57 PM

The ones I bought fit well, they are made of metal with a little bit of wood trim. When unlocked the bottom is still below the door panel.

JRANGER · 08-12-2012, 09:58 PM

well just brag why dont ya lol

WarBeard · 08-12-2012, 10:03 PM

These are replacing the ones I got from Classic industries. They were more expensive, made of plastic, were not threaded correctly, were to short and broke two days later.....

WarBeard · 08-12-2012, 10:06 PM

I figured it matched the wood on the dash.

JRANGER · 08-12-2012, 10:07 PM

nice

JRANGER · 08-18-2012, 11:10 PM

got most of the plywood up....Unfortunately my neighbor was MIA so i had to do it by myself...What a pain in the butt

JRANGER · 08-19-2012, 08:34 PM

Finished the plywood and caulked a bunch of gaps...Still need to caulk the top against the roof. Also need to sand the excess off as it looks like i went nuts lol

Will be putting some felt on the walls thanks to the advise of RUSbuilt

UPNADM · 08-19-2012, 08:51 PM

That will come in handy for sure... Good addition!

JRANGER · 08-19-2012, 08:52 PM

indeed...will get alll the parts and tools out of my house too lol

motornut · 08-20-2012, 08:42 AM

looks good and solid,use lots of screws
plywoods better idea ,the particle board dosn't hold up
heard of peoples older garage walls/siding pulled away,
gained access breaking the particle board,
even right beside the door,and reaching around to unlock

JRANGER · 08-25-2012, 07:15 PM

Well i smoothed the caulk and started painting.. Behr Premium Plus Exterior color matched to my vinyl siding...

Got it all done and luckily it dried since some rouge storm hit out of no where!! UGH!!!!!!! But its done and it didnt wash off... I have some fixing to do as I just figured out the supports are actually water channels as well... So the outside wall leaks onto the top of the wall.

I have some silicon to put in the channel on the top of the screws and some spray foam to go into the small gap just about the top of the wall

JRANGER · 09-03-2012, 06:06 PM

Oil Change, Sea Foam, Installed new pedals, drivers door panel, and door lock

trout · 09-04-2012, 10:29 AM

looking good tomorrow i will send that to ya walk out n fogot was running late

JRANGER · 09-04-2012, 10:30 AM

sounds good thanks man

1978chevybigten · 09-04-2012, 07:53 PM

its looking awesome man!

UPNADM · 09-05-2012, 12:07 AM

Starting to come along. Your jambs/inner doors look good.

When do you start the outside?

08-09-2012, 11:37 AM	#227
Billy81 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Medford,Oregon Posts: 390	Re: Project 78 High Sierra This build has actually inspired me to start fixing up my old 76 C20 so keep up the good work. __________________

08-11-2012, 08:47 PM	#229
JRANGER Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 3,595	Re: Project 78 High Sierra Well did a few things on the workshop to get it ready for plywood next week. Simple stuff like additional cement anchor screws and adding an inside corner 2x4 to connect inner plywood/drywall to. Then on to the truck....Went and go some fastener for the door panels but was out of luck so i could only install one door panel and order the other fastener set. Had to modify the window cranks to make them fit but i got them to...Dont like how they hold on so im adding holes to these stupid cranks to make them more solid otherwise they just wobble a bit...stupid stupid design Also whats up with aftermarket door lock pins? 1/2" of screw and bam...your done...So now i have a 1/4" of screw showing at the bottom when unlocked? WTF!!!?!!! Now im going to have to cut off a 1/2" of that lock piece to make them fit nicely sheesh....Garbage Attached Images __________________ PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULIN http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=306320 Gemini - 1978 GMC C15 High Sierra - 305 c/e - Given to Mother Electra - 1967 Mustang Coupe - 302/w 3 speed Build Chyna - 1968 Chevy C20 Long Stepper Last edited by JRANGER; 08-11-2012 at 09:01 PM.

08-11-2012, 10:38 PM	#230
Billy81 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Medford,Oregon Posts: 390	Re: Project 78 High Sierra I was looking at a set of window cranks like those on Ebay but not so sure i want them now they had them in plain, red and blue. Looked cool but if they wobble it will just drive me nuts. __________________

08-11-2012, 10:57 PM	#231
JRANGER Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 3,595	Re: Project 78 High Sierra well what it is they didnt fit..SO i had to grind them out....I should of secured it in place before installing the door panel so ill let you know how the other piece fits...Probably will be better...Ill let you know my results __________________ PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULIN http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=306320 Gemini - 1978 GMC C15 High Sierra - 305 c/e - Given to Mother Electra - 1967 Mustang Coupe - 302/w 3 speed Build Chyna - 1968 Chevy C20 Long Stepper

08-12-2012, 12:12 AM	#232
WarBeard Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Show low,az Posts: 808	Re: Project 78 High Sierra I just got back from Auto-zone. I bought a pair of door lock knobs and the package says if they don't fit they want you to actually cut the factory door lock rod down 1/4 of a inch at a time till they fit!!!!! Hopefully the ones I got are long enough. __________________ 1978 C10 Silverado Big 10 350/350.. play toy 1990 V1500 Suburban 350/700r4..Daily driver 1987 K10 Silverado 383/400.. Wife's rig WRECKED! 1989 V2500 Suburban 350/400.. SOLD! 1974 C10 Custom10 LWB 350/350.. SOLD! 1974 C10 Custom10 SWB 350/400.. SOLD! 1999 Silverado Z71 LS1.. Wife's rig WRECKED! On the hunt for a new project....... I'm a Chevy guy.....I'm just not a "NEW" Chevy guy.

08-12-2012, 01:56 PM	#233
JRANGER Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 3,595	Re: Project 78 High Sierra yeah dont buy those cranks...pieces of ** __________________ PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULIN http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=306320 Gemini** - 1978 GMC C15 High Sierra - 305 c/e - Given to Mother Electra - 1967 Mustang Coupe - 302/w 3 speed Build Chyna - 1968 Chevy C20 Long Stepper

08-12-2012, 09:57 PM	#235
WarBeard Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Show low,az Posts: 808	Re: Project 78 High Sierra The ones I bought fit well, they are made of metal with a little bit of wood trim. When unlocked the bottom is still below the door panel. __________________ 1978 C10 Silverado Big 10 350/350.. play toy 1990 V1500 Suburban 350/700r4..Daily driver 1987 K10 Silverado 383/400.. Wife's rig WRECKED! 1989 V2500 Suburban 350/400.. SOLD! 1974 C10 Custom10 LWB 350/350.. SOLD! 1974 C10 Custom10 SWB 350/400.. SOLD! 1999 Silverado Z71 LS1.. Wife's rig WRECKED! On the hunt for a new project....... I'm a Chevy guy.....I'm just not a "NEW" Chevy guy.

08-12-2012, 09:58 PM	#236
JRANGER Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 3,595	Re: Project 78 High Sierra well just brag why dont ya lol __________________ PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULIN http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=306320 Gemini - 1978 GMC C15 High Sierra - 305 c/e - Given to Mother Electra - 1967 Mustang Coupe - 302/w 3 speed Build Chyna - 1968 Chevy C20 Long Stepper

08-12-2012, 10:03 PM	#237
WarBeard Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Show low,az Posts: 808	Re: Project 78 High Sierra These are replacing the ones I got from Classic industries. They were more expensive, made of plastic, were not threaded correctly, were to short and broke two days later..... __________________ 1978 C10 Silverado Big 10 350/350.. play toy 1990 V1500 Suburban 350/700r4..Daily driver 1987 K10 Silverado 383/400.. Wife's rig WRECKED! 1989 V2500 Suburban 350/400.. SOLD! 1974 C10 Custom10 LWB 350/350.. SOLD! 1974 C10 Custom10 SWB 350/400.. SOLD! 1999 Silverado Z71 LS1.. Wife's rig WRECKED! On the hunt for a new project....... I'm a Chevy guy.....I'm just not a "NEW" Chevy guy.

08-12-2012, 10:06 PM	#238
WarBeard Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Show low,az Posts: 808	Re: Project 78 High Sierra I figured it matched the wood on the dash. Attached Images __________________ 1978 C10 Silverado Big 10 350/350.. play toy 1990 V1500 Suburban 350/700r4..Daily driver 1987 K10 Silverado 383/400.. Wife's rig WRECKED! 1989 V2500 Suburban 350/400.. SOLD! 1974 C10 Custom10 LWB 350/350.. SOLD! 1974 C10 Custom10 SWB 350/400.. SOLD! 1999 Silverado Z71 LS1.. Wife's rig WRECKED! On the hunt for a new project....... I'm a Chevy guy.....I'm just not a "NEW" Chevy guy.

08-12-2012, 10:07 PM	#239
JRANGER Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 3,595	Re: Project 78 High Sierra nice __________________ PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULIN http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=306320 Gemini - 1978 GMC C15 High Sierra - 305 c/e - Given to Mother Electra - 1967 Mustang Coupe - 302/w 3 speed Build Chyna - 1968 Chevy C20 Long Stepper

08-18-2012, 11:10 PM	#240
JRANGER Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 3,595	Re: Project 78 High Sierra got most of the plywood up....Unfortunately my neighbor was MIA so i had to do it by myself...What a pain in the butt Attached Images __________________ PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULIN http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=306320 Gemini - 1978 GMC C15 High Sierra - 305 c/e - Given to Mother Electra - 1967 Mustang Coupe - 302/w 3 speed Build Chyna - 1968 Chevy C20 Long Stepper

08-19-2012, 08:34 PM	#241
JRANGER Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 3,595	Re: Project 78 High Sierra Finished the plywood and caulked a bunch of gaps...Still need to caulk the top against the roof. Also need to sand the excess off as it looks like i went nuts lol Will be putting some felt on the walls thanks to the advise of RUSbuilt Attached Images __________________ PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULIN http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=306320 Gemini - 1978 GMC C15 High Sierra - 305 c/e - Given to Mother Electra - 1967 Mustang Coupe - 302/w 3 speed Build Chyna - 1968 Chevy C20 Long Stepper

08-19-2012, 08:51 PM	#242
UPNADM Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lindsay, Ontario Canada Posts: 649	Re: Project 78 High Sierra That will come in handy for sure... Good addition! __________________ 1981 C50 Conversion http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=503247 1962 Grumman Olson http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=613242

08-19-2012, 08:52 PM	#243
JRANGER Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 3,595	Re: Project 78 High Sierra indeed...will get alll the parts and tools out of my house too lol __________________ PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULIN http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=306320 Gemini - 1978 GMC C15 High Sierra - 305 c/e - Given to Mother Electra - 1967 Mustang Coupe - 302/w 3 speed Build Chyna - 1968 Chevy C20 Long Stepper



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08-20-2012, 08:42 AM	#244
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: Project 78 High Sierra looks good and solid,use lots of screws plywoods better idea ,the particle board dosn't hold up heard of peoples older garage walls/siding pulled away, gained access breaking the particle board, even right beside the door,and reaching around to unlock __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350

08-25-2012, 07:15 PM	#245
JRANGER Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 3,595	Re: Project 78 High Sierra Well i smoothed the caulk and started painting.. Behr Premium Plus Exterior color matched to my vinyl siding... Got it all done and luckily it dried since some rouge storm hit out of no where!! UGH!!!!!!! But its done and it didnt wash off... I have some fixing to do as I just figured out the supports are actually water channels as well... So the outside wall leaks onto the top of the wall. I have some silicon to put in the channel on the top of the screws and some spray foam to go into the small gap just about the top of the wall Attached Images __________________ PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULIN http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=306320 Gemini - 1978 GMC C15 High Sierra - 305 c/e - Given to Mother Electra - 1967 Mustang Coupe - 302/w 3 speed Build Chyna - 1968 Chevy C20 Long Stepper

09-03-2012, 06:06 PM	#246
JRANGER Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 3,595	Re: Project 78 High Sierra Oil Change, Sea Foam, Installed new pedals, drivers door panel, and door lock Attached Images __________________ PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULIN http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=306320 Gemini - 1978 GMC C15 High Sierra - 305 c/e - Given to Mother Electra - 1967 Mustang Coupe - 302/w 3 speed Build Chyna - 1968 Chevy C20 Long Stepper

09-04-2012, 10:29 AM	#247
trout Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: lexington, SC Posts: 1,276	Re: Project 78 High Sierra looking good tomorrow i will send that to ya walk out n fogot was running late __________________ Edited by staff

09-04-2012, 10:30 AM	#248
JRANGER Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 3,595	Re: Project 78 High Sierra sounds good thanks man __________________ PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULIN http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=306320 Gemini - 1978 GMC C15 High Sierra - 305 c/e - Given to Mother Electra - 1967 Mustang Coupe - 302/w 3 speed Build Chyna - 1968 Chevy C20 Long Stepper

09-04-2012, 07:53 PM	#249
1978chevybigten Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: dfw Posts: 183	Re: Project 78 High Sierra its looking awesome man! __________________ 1978 big ten 350/350:chevy

09-05-2012, 12:07 AM	#250
UPNADM Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lindsay, Ontario Canada Posts: 649	Re: Project 78 High Sierra Starting to come along. Your jambs/inner doors look good. When do you start the outside? __________________ 1981 C50 Conversion http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=503247 1962 Grumman Olson http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=613242

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