What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II

[Andy4639]

Had new door panels made for it along with the vent window delete which is a very rare opition on these trucks! It's almost as rare as the corvette engine mod. I bought a clear shower curtain and put it on the door behind the new panel to keep the moisture out. I hope it works.

[firedemon]

Originally Posted by Andy4639

Had new door panels made for it along with the vent window delete which is a very rare opition on these trucks! It's almost as rare as the corvette engine mod. I bought a clear shower curtain and put it on the door behind the new panel to keep the moisture out. I hope it works.

have you tried sound deadner behind the door panel I have had good luck with this in the past

[ole dollor]

Originally Posted by Ed F

I put the seat and door panels back in the truck. I kept the original vinyl on the seat and sewed in new plaid from SMS. While it was apart we added a little new foam to the sagging ends. It sits like a new seat. Also re dyed the door panels.

man that really looks nice .....congrats .

[JG67]

I cracked open the rear end to drop in some ECE 5 lug axles in my 67. Her shoes are finally going to match. I also confirmed that I had 3.73 gears with posi. Yeah buddy.

[Andy4639]

Originally Posted by firedemon

have you tried sound deadner behind the door panel I have had good luck with this in the past

Door's have deadner installed also inside the door.

[Lanman1972]

Patched the speaker holes from the PO behind the seat. Still have holes in the doors to do. Must have been an awesome system, Kraco cassette player and 4 Kraco speakers!

[flashed]

Speaker repair turned out great ,Kraco was top of the line Kmart though way back when ,LOL.

[Quikshft]

I completed a little dash upgrade project, painted the plastic hugger orange to match the dash and converted the gauges to white face. I paneled the gauge pod with a 1/8" thick piece of zebra wood. I am happy with the result, will eventually make a zebra wood panel for the glove box door.

[matthamby]

Originally Posted by BlacklandCamper

Here's how it's sitting now.

OK, that's a true shade tree mechanic!

[OregonNed]

Priming and painting

[Possmguts]

Originally Posted by Andy4639

Had new door panels made for it along with the vent window delete which is a very rare opition on these trucks! It's almost as rare as the corvette engine mod. I bought a clear shower curtain and put it on the door behind the new panel to keep the moisture out. I hope it works.

[NorCalGal]

Made new vertical motor mounts and welded them in.

[Possmguts]

Originally Posted by NorCalGal

Made new vertical motor mounts and welded them in.Attachment 1527879

I clicked on your truck build link and it just takes me to your home page...

Looks like some nice work you got there

[66clow]

Got frustrated putting in my signal switch and after all the hard work brake lights still not working. Discovered po jacked up wiring under the dash. What the heck do they be thinking? Leave the original stuff alone. Hopefully I don't have to spend too much time tracing the problems. Sometimes things like this make you want to throw in the towel. Lol

[Ed F]

Originally Posted by Elliot949

Interior looks GREAT!!!!... I have always liked the plaid...

Thank You, I am pretty happy with it.

[Ed F]

Originally Posted by ole dollor

man that really looks nice .....congrats .

Thanks a lot. Iam happy with it

[OregonNed]

Getting closer with the new bed. Stain and sanding

[Andy4639]

Installing the electric cruise control! Got most of it done but have to pull the PCM out for the last wire. VSS signal wire is all that is left and the turn signal lever.

[XwalkerX]

^^^^ you wont regret that mod. it was seriously one of the best upgrades ive done to my truck so far...

[RINC]

Got new shoes today and after my nap I woke up to see my new shocks have arrived. I got stuff to install tomorrow

[Elliot949]

got the cab and bed painted on Saturday....

[Ed F]

Originally Posted by OregonNed

Getting closer with the new bed. Stain and sanding

Beautiful piece of white oak you have there, and a nice stain choice to. I'd like to make a varnish suggestion. I restore mahogany boats for a living. Petit Captains varnish is a traditional phenolic varnish that provides a nice Amber hue and UV protection. About 10-12 coats would have wood looking fantastic. We have experimented with automotive clear on wood and has worked pretty well so far (it's only been on the boat for a year) but it's clear and doesn't give that deep rich luster. I'd love to see your floor when it's done.

[Possmguts]

Originally Posted by Elliot949

got the cab and bed painted on Saturday....

Looks nice ... how did you get them to stick to the ceiling like that? That would help make more room in my garage if I could do that lol

[Elliot949]

Originally Posted by possmguts

looks nice ... How did you get them to stick to the ceiling like that? That would help make more room in my garage if i could do that lol

lol

[OregonNed]

Originally Posted by Ed F

Beautiful piece of white oak you have there, and a nice stain choice to. I'd like to make a varnish suggestion. I restore mahogany boats for a living. Petit Captains varnish is a traditional phenolic varnish that provides a nice Amber hue and UV protection. About 10-12 coats would have wood looking fantastic. We have experimented with automotive clear on wood and has worked pretty well so far (it's only been on the boat for a year) but it's clear and doesn't give that deep rich luster. I'd love to see your floor when it's done.

Thanks for that info - appreciate it. I opted for Epiphanes after some research and it looks great. Sounds like it was a top choice for kayaks. We are doing at least ten coats for the look we want. It won't ever see rain again but if I ever get stuck in it I feel it will be well protected.