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duallyjams · 01-05-2014, 08:27 PM

That'll learn ya

aggie91 · 01-06-2014, 05:56 PM

i know what you mean. Son's truck ended up being a $15 ignition switch that keep a bunch of stuff from working...

**tll74** · 01-07-2014, 03:36 AM

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Originally Posted by NEWFISHER

I found a new signature line hahahaa

Umm...I'll keep my mouth shut on this one..

oh..I'll be one of the 10 guys but I'll bring my oustside chair..

NEWFISHER · 01-08-2014, 01:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tll74

Umm...I'll keep my mouth shut on this one..

oh..I'll be one of the 10 guys but I'll bring my oustside chair..

I think that blue recliner would fit in the back of the truck! If you can get Scuba Steve out of it! Hahahaa

**tll74** · 01-08-2014, 03:16 AM

BTW that trailer is bad ##s. its way cool.

**youngrodder** · 01-08-2014, 05:32 PM

I like the camper but to be honest, I think it needs to also be bagged....sorry to plant the seed. I'm sure that your were already thinking "how can I tinker with this camper".

Your welcome..ha ha

Marc

NEWFISHER · 01-08-2014, 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by youngrodder

I like the camper but to be honest, I think it needs to also be bagged....sorry to plant the seed. I'm sure that your were already thinking "how can I tinker with this camper".

Your welcome..ha ha

Marc

I am glad I'm not the only sick one out there. I had it in the air on Saturday and looked at the torsion flex system for that reason. I thought about re-keying the outers to drop it, but worried about it scraping in and out of driveways etc. A bagged Burro would be soooo cooool.

Coach529 · 01-08-2014, 06:10 PM

My parents had that same camper when I was a kid............

It is a "Bad Ass".

Love the set up man......love it!!

NEWFISHER · 01-08-2014, 08:11 PM

seat is coming along. The rear of the seat has 2 large pockets sewn into the carpet for jumper cables and a gallon of coolant and a longer 30 degree angled pocket for an umbrella and a shotgun. More pics later tonight once its stretched around and installed in the truck.

Bomp · 01-08-2014, 10:52 PM

seat is wild!

**G&R's57GMC** · 01-09-2014, 12:38 AM

Well now that you looked at the Trorflex suspension and discovered that there is no way to to modify it.

Here's an idea, Take it out and replace it with a beam axle from a front wheel drive car and add air bags.

Of course this opens a small can of worms for the brakes. One could adapt the electric brakes to the axle or use the hydraulic brakes with a surge brake coupler and get a new set of wheels.

Fud 4 thought

aggie91 · 01-09-2014, 10:23 AM

I like the seat and the pockets are a good idea!

NEWFISHER · 01-09-2014, 09:12 PM

Thanks guys. The seat definitely has " texture" and isn't plain Jane. With the added 3/4 pleated foam on top of the OE seat foam, it's reeeeeealy comfy! I added the heated seat grids back and bottom before the cover went on and will wire those in this weekend. I'm going to hide the flat heated seat switches on the bottom corner edges of the dash as it rolls under. You won't see them but can easily feel them.

The seat pockets on the back hold some jumper cables on the passenger side, a gallon of coolant on the drivers side and the large long pocket is for my wife's shotgun and umbrella. She does a little light competing in the spring every week at the local skeet range and has her concealed license so no worries. Should look pretty bad A with a 5'3" chick rollin up in the truck, airing it out and then pulling a double barrel from the seat pocket. I love me an ex surfer girl turned red neck

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likaroc13 · 01-09-2014, 10:22 PM

Cool seat, & it fits right in with the colors. Neat idea on the pockets as well! Has your wife driven the truck yet?

duallyjams · 01-09-2014, 10:31 PM

Are you going to customize the furniture on the fire arm to match the truck.

Bomp · 01-09-2014, 10:38 PM

Now my wife wants to carry her shotgun in my truck.
Looks great!

NEWFISHER · 01-09-2014, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by duallyjams

Are you going to customize the furniture on the fire arm to match the truck.

She has a couple of them. Here's her favorite. Folding front, pressure pad light and laser, ghost rings etc.
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NEWFISHER · 01-09-2014, 11:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by likaroc13

Cool seat, & it fits right in with the colors. Neat idea on the pockets as well! Has your wife driven the truck yet?

Lol. Not much. She's taken it to work a few times to haul some crates. The guys at the woodshop were scared to pull the forklift up to it. She says "its a truck!? And has that bed stuff in it, its okay" .

buckstoy · 01-10-2014, 12:03 PM

Love this truck! Looking at the pic you posted of your wife it's no wonder the guys at the woodshop are scared to load her truck!

Coach529 · 01-10-2014, 12:12 PM

Damn I love that seat.

I have been pondering a custom cover for Henry.

**youngrodder** · 01-10-2014, 01:57 PM

Love the seat. Is it real cow hide or synthetic? I was kicking around alligator for part of my seats in the Suburban to add some texture but I like how the cow hide looks.

All around great project.

Marc

McMurphy · 01-10-2014, 02:02 PM

Very nice shot gun there!!
I got a Mossburg 500 3in1 for Christmas this year too.
12ga with the 22 and 18 inch barrels, as well as the shoulder and pistol grip stocks.
I love it !!

NEWFISHER · 01-10-2014, 02:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by youngrodder

Love the seat. Is it real cow hide or synthetic? I was kicking around alligator for part of my seats in the Suburban to add some texture but I like how the cow hide looks.

All around great project.

Marc

Cow hide is the real deal. It's actually calf hide, which is a smaller more affordable piece. My hounds go crazy now when they are in the cab

Thanks for the props guys!

Enjoy that Mossburg McMurphey. pistol grip that 18" and go practice!

Low Elco · 01-10-2014, 04:40 PM

Came out nice! I agree- bag the burro! Roll up to the site- pSSSSSSSH.... campin'!

**youngrodder** · 01-10-2014, 05:36 PM

I just realized that you also covered the riser with the calf hide. Nice touch.

Marc

01-05-2014, 08:27 PM	#376
duallyjams Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Deale Md Posts: 4,663	Re: Crossing over, the 65 rebuild. That'll learn ya __________________ James 63 GMC V6 4speed carryall 65 chevy swb bbw V8 auto 68 K20 327/4 speed, buddy buckets 2002 GMC CC Dually Duramax 64 GMC lwb 3/4 V6 4speed SOLD 66 GMC swb bbw buddy buckets SOLD IG duallyjams The only thing that stays the same is constant change!

01-06-2014, 05:56 PM	#377
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Re: Crossing over, the 65 rebuild. i know what you mean. Son's truck ended up being a $15 ignition switch that keep a bunch of stuff from working... __________________ Karl 1965 Chevy Stepside(Grandpa's Old Blue) and (July 2015 Shop Build!)(2020, the Saga Continues) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372424 The LST Challenge: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7812257 Korbin's 1st Square: "Sunburn" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418618 1985 GMC Sierra: "White Trash", Korbin's 2nd now... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632305 Henry - 1984 Chevrolet, Owen's 1st Square

01-08-2014, 03:16 AM	#380
tll74 "Junkyard Dog" Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Springfield Oregon Posts: 2,527	Re: Crossing over, the 65 rebuild. BTW that trailer is bad ##s. its way cool. __________________ 72 C-10 Cheyenne Super LWB, Vortec 427,TH700, 3.73 posi, tach, tilt, AM-FM,Frame off in process. http://s289.photobucket.com/albums/l...t=7eae161e.pbw 88 Monte Carlo SS bought new only 10k miles. 73 Chevelle SS 454 had since high school. 74 Camaro Z28 350 AT numbers matching, Black on Black. 73 El Camino SS 350 4sp. 70 Chevelle SS 396 4sp, number matching with LS6 454 69 Chevy C30 Car Hauler 86 K20 383 4sp 4" lift frame off restoration. http://s289.photobucket.com/albums/l...t=1b1082d3.pbw

01-08-2014, 05:32 PM	#381
youngrodder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotts, Michigan Posts: 3,773	Re: Crossing over, the 65 rebuild. I like the camper but to be honest, I think it needs to also be bagged....sorry to plant the seed. I'm sure that your were already thinking "how can I tinker with this camper". Your welcome..ha ha Marc __________________ …………...........__________ .................. ((__\|__\|\|___\____ ..;.;;.:;:;.,;..;((_(O))____ (_(O)) 1948 Chevy Truck - Finished SOLD!! 1953 Chevy Suburban "Family Truckster" Completed: Spring of 2021 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=605484 1994 4x4 Blazer - "Field Find" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...ferrerid=30857

01-08-2014, 06:10 PM	#383
Coach529 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Post Falls, Idaho Posts: 1,757	Re: Crossing over, the 65 rebuild. My parents had that same camper when I was a kid............ It is a "Bad Ass". Love the set up man......love it!! __________________ 1949 Chevy 3600 "Adventures of Henry" http://smu.gs/QOlhWY

01-08-2014, 08:11 PM	#384
NEWFISHER Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 3,303	Re: Crossing over, the 65 rebuild. seat is coming along. The rear of the seat has 2 large pockets sewn into the carpet for jumper cables and a gallon of coolant and a longer 30 degree angled pocket for an umbrella and a shotgun. More pics later tonight once its stretched around and installed in the truck. __________________ GOD BLESS AMERICA!

01-08-2014, 10:52 PM	#385
Bomp Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: . Posts: 3,104	Re: Crossing over, the 65 rebuild. seat is wild!

01-09-2014, 12:38 AM	#386
G&R's57GMC Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Shasta Lake, CA. Posts: 1,619	Re: Crossing over, the 65 rebuild. Well now that you looked at the Trorflex suspension and discovered that there is no way to to modify it. Here's an idea, Take it out and replace it with a beam axle from a front wheel drive car and add air bags. Of course this opens a small can of worms for the brakes. One could adapt the electric brakes to the axle or use the hydraulic brakes with a surge brake coupler and get a new set of wheels. Fud 4 thought __________________ Glen & Jane's Rides ‘57 GMC NAPCO Long Bed V8 4 speed Bought 2008 7 other cars & trucks , 5 trailers '56 Chevy Long Bed I6, 4 speed Bought 1990 Sold 8.22.2020 ’56 GMC Suburban Pickup V8, 4 speed Hydramatic Bought 1996 Sold 10.11.2020 My Other Tinkerings http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...75#post8967275

01-09-2014, 10:23 AM	#387
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Re: Crossing over, the 65 rebuild. I like the seat and the pockets are a good idea! __________________ Karl 1965 Chevy Stepside(Grandpa's Old Blue) and (July 2015 Shop Build!)(2020, the Saga Continues) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372424 The LST Challenge: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7812257 Korbin's 1st Square: "Sunburn" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418618 1985 GMC Sierra: "White Trash", Korbin's 2nd now... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632305 Henry - 1984 Chevrolet, Owen's 1st Square

01-09-2014, 09:12 PM	#388
NEWFISHER Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 3,303	Re: Crossing over, the 65 rebuild. Thanks guys. The seat definitely has " texture" and isn't plain Jane. With the added 3/4 pleated foam on top of the OE seat foam, it's reeeeeealy comfy! I added the heated seat grids back and bottom before the cover went on and will wire those in this weekend. I'm going to hide the flat heated seat switches on the bottom corner edges of the dash as it rolls under. You won't see them but can easily feel them. The seat pockets on the back hold some jumper cables on the passenger side, a gallon of coolant on the drivers side and the large long pocket is for my wife's shotgun and umbrella. She does a little light competing in the spring every week at the local skeet range and has her concealed license so no worries. Should look pretty bad A with a 5'3" chick rollin up in the truck, airing it out and then pulling a double barrel from the seat pocket. I love me an ex surfer girl turned red neck . . . . . __________________ GOD BLESS AMERICA!

01-09-2014, 10:22 PM	#389
likaroc13 Rollin' Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 5,371	Re: Crossing over, the 65 rebuild. Cool seat, & it fits right in with the colors. Neat idea on the pockets as well! Has your wife driven the truck yet? __________________ _____________________________________________ Phillip My Build threads: 1966 Chevy C-10 "Black Betty" shortbed, fleetside, BBW, 327 V8/ Powerglide (under construction) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ighlight=betty 1997 Chevy Tahoe, 2dr/2wd, mild custom (Daily driver) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=601142 Pics: '66 C-10 https://flic.kr/s/aHsjHWD4h9 '97 Tahoe https://flic.kr/s/aHsjGZ7wKP '93 C-1500 https://flic.kr/s/aHskxdpdnQ '88 S-10 Blazer https://flic.kr/s/aHsjYGx4Md Previous Rides: 1993 Chevy S-10 ext. cab, 4.3L, 4/5 drop (Sold) 1993 Chevy C-1500 short/step Retro-Rod (Sold) 1988 S-10 Blazer 2dr/2wd mild custom (Sold)

01-09-2014, 10:31 PM	#390
duallyjams Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Deale Md Posts: 4,663	Re: Crossing over, the 65 rebuild. Are you going to customize the furniture on the fire arm to match the truck. __________________ James 63 GMC V6 4speed carryall 65 chevy swb bbw V8 auto 68 K20 327/4 speed, buddy buckets 2002 GMC CC Dually Duramax 64 GMC lwb 3/4 V6 4speed SOLD 66 GMC swb bbw buddy buckets SOLD IG duallyjams The only thing that stays the same is constant change!

01-09-2014, 10:38 PM	#391
Bomp Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: . Posts: 3,104	Re: Crossing over, the 65 rebuild. Now my wife wants to carry her shotgun in my truck. Looks great!

01-10-2014, 12:03 PM	#394
buckstoy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Brandon, MS Posts: 14	Re: Crossing over, the 65 rebuild. Love this truck! Looking at the pic you posted of your wife it's no wonder the guys at the woodshop are scared to load her truck!

01-10-2014, 12:12 PM	#395
Coach529 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Post Falls, Idaho Posts: 1,757	Re: Crossing over, the 65 rebuild. Damn I love that seat. I have been pondering a custom cover for Henry. __________________ 1949 Chevy 3600 "Adventures of Henry" http://smu.gs/QOlhWY



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01-10-2014, 01:57 PM	#396
youngrodder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotts, Michigan Posts: 3,773	Re: Crossing over, the 65 rebuild. Love the seat. Is it real cow hide or synthetic? I was kicking around alligator for part of my seats in the Suburban to add some texture but I like how the cow hide looks. All around great project. Marc __________________ …………...........__________ .................. ((__\|__\|\|___\____ ..;.;;.:;:;.,;..;((_(O))____ (_(O)) 1948 Chevy Truck - Finished SOLD!! 1953 Chevy Suburban "Family Truckster" Completed: Spring of 2021 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=605484 1994 4x4 Blazer - "Field Find" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...ferrerid=30857

01-10-2014, 02:02 PM	#397
McMurphy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 2,425	Re: Crossing over, the 65 rebuild. Very nice shot gun there!! I got a Mossburg 500 3in1 for Christmas this year too. 12ga with the 22 and 18 inch barrels, as well as the shoulder and pistol grip stocks. I love it !! __________________ Michael McMurphy My 66 Stepside My 64 Tow Truck My 66 Tempest Table Of Contents Added to Page1

01-10-2014, 04:40 PM	#399
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: Crossing over, the 65 rebuild. Came out nice! I agree- bag the burro! Roll up to the site- pSSSSSSSH.... campin'! __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

01-10-2014, 05:36 PM	#400
youngrodder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotts, Michigan Posts: 3,773	Re: Crossing over, the 65 rebuild. I just realized that you also covered the riser with the calf hide. Nice touch. Marc __________________ …………...........__________ .................. ((__\|__\|\|___\____ ..;.;;.:;:;.,;..;((_(O))____ (_(O)) 1948 Chevy Truck - Finished SOLD!! 1953 Chevy Suburban "Family Truckster" Completed: Spring of 2021 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=605484 1994 4x4 Blazer - "Field Find" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...ferrerid=30857

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