67 GMC super custom build

[chewychevy67]

I am working on adding a 73 76 caddy 4 wire power antenna but I would have to move it to the driver side and modify the kick vent a bit. It would raise when the radio is turned on and lower when it's off. I lIke the look of thsee trucks wit the antenna shave bether so this is the alternative. I am doing some radio stuff as well but I will post that when I figure out if it will work or not.I am hoping to get this on the road summer of 2019. That is tentative. If not 2020 for sure.

[chewychevy67]

Ok here's what I am up. I took a 1970 cadillac am fm stereo wonderbar radio and added a truck face to it. I removed the slide bar and added a wonderbar. This radio will also accept the floor pedal control as well. I now have to make a harness to get the 8 track with this. I have to make the needle red and hopefully make the letters green as well to match everything else.

[chewychevy67]

Got the factory green letter dial in there and a chrome wonder bar button. I have a new truck correct lens as well. Should look like it could have been a factory option. Not sure how I'm going to make the indicator red instead of white yet. And the foot pedal station seeker !!! Hands free radio

[chewychevy67]

Here is how it looks lit up in the dark. The light in the tuner bar to the right comes on when a stereo station is on. There seems to be a slight shadow in the dial where the track is behind the lens. Not much I can do about that I guess. I need to get the needle red and make it light up yet as well.

[kehstr]

This build has some very cool mods! subscribed for the updates!!

[chewychevy67]

Got it in the dash. Boy that is tight. Barely fits. Looks good though. When I finish the truck I'll install the truck radio lens in place of the van so it does not get scratched.

[chewychevy67]

Here is a picture of the steering wheel I'm using in the Cadillac. Would you do the Sleve behind it Chrome brushed like this one or red body color?

[kehstr]

Originally Posted by chewychevy67

Here is a picture of the steering wheel I'm using in the Cadillac. Would you do the Sleve behind it Chrome brushed like this one or red body color?

my vote is chrome, helps make the telescoping part of the column standout

[duallyjams]

vote red

[chewychevy67]

Getting it off the stand today! Should be on the chassis next week. Took a break from anything major for a bit but feeling like getting back at it again.

[chewychevy67]

The more I think about it I think chrome would hide the shift gear selector and I want to accent that so red it is.

[Already Gone]

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[chewychevy67]

Got my radio back from restoration. Here is a video. It is cool. https://youtu.be/BQVudyOuO5c

[saskman02]

Originally Posted by chewychevy67

Got my radio back from restoration. Here is a video. It is cool. https://youtu.be/BQVudyOuO5c

Very cool! I like how the red needle disappears off the right side and reappears again on the far left. And nothing like listening to some old Dirt Band on 8-track!
What volume & selector knobs on the radio are you going to go with...the ones in the video or how they are shown a few posts back? The ones in the video look to me to be from a '80s GM radio.

[chewychevy67]

I'm using the originals these are just what I had on the bench to test it. I want this truck to look stock with all these mods that most except purists would not even notice.

[DeadheadNM]

Enjoyed the video. That's a great addition to your build. Who did the radio resto?

[chewychevy67]

Greg from electro tech. I am very happy with it

[chewychevy67]

I got a dealer accessory from era Pontiac. It's called instant aire. It uses manifold vacuum pump up tires and such. The pump sits under the seat till you need it. Then just hook it up to the valve and you have compressed air.

[chewychevy67]

Got one of these 60's reel out lights for under the hood as well. I do plan on driving this when I'm done so you never know when you will need a light.

[chewychevy67]

I was really torn between drums and discs but my dad said don't be silly son you added everything available era related so put discs on and be done with it. When your doing your brake maintenance you will be thankful. So they showed up today too!

[chewychevy67]

My mcgaughys disc kit not only didn't come with dust shields it didn't come drill or tapped to mount them. I got some from a 72 and I tapped the holes to mount them. I thought it was a little crappy for those not to be tapped for the price you pay.

[chewychevy67]

No I sold them.

[chewychevy67]

I already had all my original 67 brake lines finished and really did not want to put new ones on again for the disc brakes so I did some research. Here is what I came up with. In 1967-70 chevy cars used separate metering, proportioning valve and distribution blocks and in 1971 went to a combination valve with all 3 of these in it. I decided to go the early 67-70 car route . The proportioning valve is on the frame and the metering and distribution block are next to the master cylinder.

[mcbassin]

Very nice work on everything! Good choice upgrading to disk brake BTW.

[Phill0406]

Love that you're keeping all the original touches to it. Great work.