Lurker OrrieG Progress Pics

[OrrieG]

To cold to work in the shop so I figured out the boot for the shifter and sewed it up. Took some head scratching to figure out the sequence but like most things once the prep was done, the actual sewing went fast. I will make some draw strings to tighten it up around the shift levers. Will also fill it with some insulation to keep the heat and fumes out. In the photo in the truck you can see the seat leather, it a pretty close match to the stuff I got at the fabric store.

[GRIMSS]

Looks good.

Now can you take in some pants I have?

[OrrieG]

Originally Posted by GRIMSS

Looks good.

Now can you take in some pants I have?

I can but the labor cost will kill you! I learned to sew, iron and cook as a kid, Mom had health issues that kept her away from home a lot. After I got up here I made a couple of quilts, halloween costumes, camping and hiking stuff, dog packs, etc. After we wore out the second Singer we got an old machined stainless commercial machine that works well on the heavy stuff.

[OrrieG]

Got the shift cable linkage installed. Removed the emergency brake cable between the foot pedal and connection to the back part. Turned out it was seized up so with liberal application or WD40 and combination of bench vice, c clamp and vice gripes I got it freed up. Going to route it a little different so the bends are not so extreme. I'll also take some pics of the stuff under the frame to post.

Also been working on the column cover. Found that fiberglass will not stick to PVC so had to change some things. Gauge bracket is made of wood to give it some thickness and so I can screw it to the column cover. Column cover is two piece, bottom and top that closes the column to bottom of dash and give me something to attach the bottom to. Also need to fab a little cover for the turn signal switch connector that sticks out on the side. Use the paint remover for heat, made a wood buck, and heat formed the pvc. Will cut it with wings to glue to the column cover. Whole thing will be smoothed and covered with vinyl leather to match the seats.

[OrrieG]

More photos

[Kim57]

That looks pretty slick.
Kim

[daverod]

Can't wait to see you get it all muddy.

[Indian113]

I cut a old inner tube and attached it to the floor under my model a's shifter boot. I sliced a hole just big enough for the shifter,it helps keeping dirt and fumes out.

[Kim57]

That looks pretty slick Orrie.
Kim

[OrrieG]

slow weekend, went to the Boise Roadster Show on Saturday, got a couple of good ideas. Sunday got the brake switch (factory) cleaned and installed. Did some measurements for the seat frame enclosure. Hope it keeps warming up so I can do some fiberglass work.

[OrrieG]

Build the under seat slide out drawer and mocked up the seat enclosure in cardboard. I used a commercial 75# full extension ball bearing glide. I've done this before on custom vhs and cd cabinets I built.

[daverod]

Is that where you're going to stash your gun. What you going to put over the card board?

[sgtusmc]

Man that's a smooth set-up!!! I don't think I've ever seen anything like that. Looks like an MP5 or the Beretta Storm...hell, even an M4 CQB could fit nicely. Please don't break my heart, and tell me your going to stuff gloves and tools in there.

[bubba327]

looking good !! Hope to see it around soon, I am assuming you are in southern Idaho??

[OrrieG]

Originally Posted by bubba327

looking good !! Hope to see it around soon, I am assuming you are in southern Idaho??

Boise

[OrrieG]

Cardboard is just a mockup to get the shapes right. Next step for the corneers will be to make some wood framing to stretch tee shirt fabric over for fiberglass. The side panels will me MDF. Both will get covered with vinyl to match the seats. In the front I am building as long narrow tray/cover that will be lined with heavy fabric for flash lights, etc.

[Kim57]

That looks pretty slick.
Kim

[bubba327]

Hey I thought you were farther north for some reason , When you said you went to the Boise roadster show I realized you may be closer.
Some of the 60-66 guys been getting together for meet and greet breakfasts through the winter months. Nothing official just BS and coffee and breakfast,
and parts swapping. Good bunch of guys and a couple of girls. Hope you could come and join us.
Check out the NW regional section here for info on a May or June 2011 BBQ in Meridian .http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=452411

[GRIMSS]

Very nice design. Going to look great when it's all glassed and painted.

[OrrieG]

Worked today and got the wood part built. Put the fabric on one and noticed it is creating a concave place where I want a level or even convex curve. I am going to remove it and use some insulating foam to form the curve. Here are the rough forms. Taking longer than I thought it would, now I know why I just had a Mexican blanket draped down on the stock seat! In the photo with the side cover the side just sitting, when done it will line up. On the passenger side it will either be hinged or just snap off, that side is going to have all the stereo electronics, etc. Seat will tilt up for access too.

[BBEEP]

Cool idea!

[jjjmm56]

It's all coming along nicely. One thing that I do that might save some time on small parts is after making your cardboard form (the first one) I cover that in the metal tape thats used for duct work, the glue the edges of your fabric and pull it into shape. I then do my resin, followed up with some filler if needed (only if painting part) I have a post somewere on here were I made a center console this way. Also on your corner peices which I copied (thank you) I filled the back side with spray foam to make it more ridged.

[OrrieG]

The metal duct tape is a really good idea. I was thinking of foaming the back of the corners too, glad to know it worked. I was worried it might get damp and deform the inside curve. Will not be working on the truck for a while I got a new tenant for my building and another wants to move to another part so I will be a carpenter, drywaller and painter for a while. Good news is I scored a bunch of free commercial carpet, doors and hardware and sheet rock for the work.

[sgtusmc]

I foamed the cab corners on my 53. I doubled up 2 kitchen trash bags. Put them in the cab corners and sprayed the foam into them. Tied them and folded the ends into the corners.

[OrrieG]

Thought I was going to get to do some fiberglass but it turned cold again. Yesterday went to Firebird Raceway annual swap meet. It snowed in the morning and was bright and sunny in the afternoon. Picked up a set of chrome beauty rings for the 16" steel wheels for $10. Also a 59 Elky or Belair glove door for the latch. The bezel is different, I thought I might be able to swap it out but after much head scratching it looks like its all one part. There was lots of good deals OR overprice rust for sale. Two TF trucks one for 5K one for $6500. Both just rollers, 5K one had a camaro clip. Lots of rust and missing chrome, gauges, etc. I decided to attack the bumpers, want to weld and smooth the bolts and prep for paint.