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**oldman3** · 06-22-2011, 06:50 PM

Not a good pic, but this is a cover for ac stuff that is below the dash. It will be sanded and covered in leather.

**oldman3** · 06-22-2011, 06:53 PM

Still have more work to do on the interior. Need to finish some other stuff (painting, etc.) and then I will come back to door panels and headliner. If you have any questions on the interior stuff, just ask away, I will try to answer them. On Wednesday nights I meet with other car guys at different garages, so I might not answer questions till later tonight, sorry......Jim

Cameron 1137 · 06-22-2011, 07:06 PM

Top notch work as usual, couple questions...

What are those little switches next to the shifter? i probably missed it, Power windows?

And i might be jumping the gun with this one but what steering will did you go with?

spike38 · 06-22-2011, 07:11 PM

Looks very professional!

Is mine next?

Spike

**oldman3** · 06-22-2011, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cameron 1137

Top notch work as usual, couple questions...

What are those little switches next to the shifter? i probably missed it, Power windows?

And i might be jumping the gun with this one but what steering will did you go with?

Thanks, yes switches are for power windows. Went with a Lecarra wheel four spoke I thing it was a MK9 from Yogi's, we matched the leather to his ultraleather.....Jim

**oldman3** · 06-22-2011, 07:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spike38

Looks very professional!

Is mine next?

Spike

Thanks appreciate the kind words. Lets see who's next in line

....Jim

bollybib · 06-22-2011, 09:29 PM

The first pic in #423 is impressive. All those measuring tools I see lying around have been of great assistance, I bet. Fine work as always, Mr. Jim.

**oldman3** · 06-22-2011, 10:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bollybib

The first pic in #423 is impressive. All those measuring tools I see lying around have been of great assistance, I bet. Fine work as always, Mr. Jim.

Thanks for the compliment. When your working with leather or any material that is 60" or wider, a 6 foot aluminum ruler is great (now that first little mark is how much

....Jim

**oldman3** · 06-23-2011, 07:29 PM

Going to run off at the mouth here for a moment, but nothing bad. Post of this build will come to an end very soon. I want people to understand that this build had it ups and downs just like all of them. During the last year of its build there were about 6 months that the truck was not worked on. I helped a friend who owns a body shop for about 4 months to do a long term build (65 Chevy Impala 2 door hardtop). Lost power at the house for 10 days because of freezing rain. My wife had a heart attach and had to have 3 stints installed. About 5 months later I was in the hospital with heart problems (nothing serious like the wife), but it did slow my down. Thru all this I knew it only needed about 2 months of work to finish the job. It did get finished and turned out really nice. I just want anyone who is starting a build to not get discouraged, hang in there, and keep pushing if only for a day or two, they all add up to a complete build. Thanks for the soap box time

.....Jim

**oldman3** · 06-23-2011, 07:32 PM

Pic 1 Inside of bed painted, taped off so I can paint the outside.

Pic 2 Bed all painted.

**oldman3** · 06-23-2011, 07:36 PM

Had glass company come out and install windshield. Ended up getting broke, came out 3 days later and got new one installed.

**oldman3** · 06-23-2011, 07:39 PM

Pic 1 Rear fender, etc., ready for paint.

Pic 2 Back side of rear fenders taped, so front can be painted.

Pic 3 Also taping off back side of running boards.

**oldman3** · 06-23-2011, 07:41 PM

Pic 1 Left rear fender painted.

Pic 2 Right rear fender painted

Pic 3 Running boards painted.

**oldman3** · 06-23-2011, 07:43 PM

Pic 1 Right rear fender rubbed out, left fender wet sanded.

Pic 2 Wet sanding the bed.

**oldman3** · 06-23-2011, 07:46 PM

Pic 1 Tail gate painted.

Pic 2 Fish eye on bottom of tailgate, still don't know how this happened, cleaned everything as usual.

**oldman3** · 06-23-2011, 07:48 PM

Pic 1 Running board brackets, etc. painted.

Pic 2 Bed strips painted.

**oldman3** · 06-23-2011, 07:50 PM

Pic 1 One piece side glass installed, handles on, etc.

Pic 2 Getting ready to rub out inside of bed.

**oldman3** · 06-23-2011, 07:53 PM

Pic 1 Bed all rubbed out and putting in first pieces of wood.

Pic 2 All the stainless bed hardware.

Pic 3 More wood installed.

Pic 4 All wood installed and ready to put bed on frame.

**oldman3** · 06-23-2011, 07:58 PM

Pic 1 Moving bed to put on frame.

Pic 2 Putting bed on frame.

Pic 3 Working on installing running boards.

Pic 4 Fenders installed on bed.

(Sorry got pics out of order.)

**oldman3** · 06-23-2011, 08:02 PM

Pic 1 Running boards installed.

Pic 2 Front view

Pic 3 Rear view.

**oldman3** · 06-23-2011, 08:04 PM

Had repainted the tailgate (because of fish eye) and rubbing out the tailgate.

**oldman3** · 06-23-2011, 08:09 PM

Tomorrow we go back to interior again.....Jim

VWBeamer · 06-23-2011, 10:05 PM

Sweet

**oldman3** · 06-23-2011, 11:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VWBeamer

Sweet

Thanks,....Jim

Sazien · 06-24-2011, 06:58 AM

Nice Thats one of the best looking long beds Ive seen.

06-22-2011, 06:50 PM	#426
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,559	Re: Jimbo's 67 Long bed step side build Not a good pic, but this is a cover for ac stuff that is below the dash. It will be sanded and covered in leather. Attached Images __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

06-22-2011, 06:53 PM	#427
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,559	Re: Jimbo's 67 Long bed step side build Still have more work to do on the interior. Need to finish some other stuff (painting, etc.) and then I will come back to door panels and headliner. If you have any questions on the interior stuff, just ask away, I will try to answer them. On Wednesday nights I meet with other car guys at different garages, so I might not answer questions till later tonight, sorry......Jim __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

06-22-2011, 07:06 PM	#428
Cameron 1137 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Pittsfield, Ma Posts: 497	Re: Jimbo's 67 Long bed step side build Top notch work as usual, couple questions... What are those little switches next to the shifter? i probably missed it, Power windows? And i might be jumping the gun with this one but what steering will did you go with? __________________ Cam 1972 Chevy C/10 "Custom Cruiser Project" Build Thread 1961 Olds Super 88 (Daily) 1966 Chevy Corvair 500, "Marigold" SOLD 2005 Subaru Outback Wagon DEAD 2008 Pontiac G8, New Winter/Daily

06-22-2011, 07:11 PM	#429
spike38 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Leesburg GA Posts: 547	Re: Jimbo's 67 Long bed step side build Looks very professional! Is mine next? Spike __________________ 68 stepside http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...0&goto=newpost

06-22-2011, 09:29 PM	#432
bollybib Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Carlsbad, CA Posts: 1,584	Re: Jimbo's 67 Long bed step side build The first pic in #423 is impressive. All those measuring tools I see lying around have been of great assistance, I bet. Fine work as always, Mr. Jim. __________________ - Jim - My Daily Driver is a 1969 Chevrolet Custom/20 Fleetside 350/TH400/Eaton H052 4.10 and its Project thread is here http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=456911

06-23-2011, 07:29 PM	#434
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,559	Re: Jimbo's 67 Long bed step side build Going to run off at the mouth here for a moment, but nothing bad. Post of this build will come to an end very soon. I want people to understand that this build had it ups and downs just like all of them. During the last year of its build there were about 6 months that the truck was not worked on. I helped a friend who owns a body shop for about 4 months to do a long term build (65 Chevy Impala 2 door hardtop). Lost power at the house for 10 days because of freezing rain. My wife had a heart attach and had to have 3 stints installed. About 5 months later I was in the hospital with heart problems (nothing serious like the wife), but it did slow my down. Thru all this I knew it only needed about 2 months of work to finish the job. It did get finished and turned out really nice. I just want anyone who is starting a build to not get discouraged, hang in there, and keep pushing if only for a day or two, they all add up to a complete build. Thanks for the soap box time.....Jim __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br /> Last edited by oldman3; 06-23-2011 at 08:12 PM.

06-23-2011, 07:32 PM	#435
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,559	Re: Jimbo's 67 Long bed step side build Pic 1 Inside of bed painted, taped off so I can paint the outside. Pic 2 Bed all painted. Attached Images __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

06-23-2011, 07:36 PM	#436
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,559	Re: Jimbo's 67 Long bed step side build Had glass company come out and install windshield. Ended up getting broke, came out 3 days later and got new one installed. Attached Images __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

06-23-2011, 07:39 PM	#437
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,559	Re: Jimbo's 67 Long bed step side build Pic 1 Rear fender, etc., ready for paint. Pic 2 Back side of rear fenders taped, so front can be painted. Pic 3 Also taping off back side of running boards. Attached Images __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

06-23-2011, 07:41 PM	#438
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,559	Re: Jimbo's 67 Long bed step side build Pic 1 Left rear fender painted. Pic 2 Right rear fender painted Pic 3 Running boards painted. Attached Images __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br /> Last edited by oldman3; 06-23-2011 at 07:42 PM.

06-23-2011, 07:43 PM	#439
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,559	Re: Jimbo's 67 Long bed step side build Pic 1 Right rear fender rubbed out, left fender wet sanded. Pic 2 Wet sanding the bed. Attached Images __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

06-23-2011, 07:46 PM	#440
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,559	Re: Jimbo's 67 Long bed step side build Pic 1 Tail gate painted. Pic 2 Fish eye on bottom of tailgate, still don't know how this happened, cleaned everything as usual. Attached Images __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

06-23-2011, 07:48 PM	#441
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,559	Re: Jimbo's 67 Long bed step side build Pic 1 Running board brackets, etc. painted. Pic 2 Bed strips painted. Attached Images __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

06-23-2011, 07:50 PM	#442
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,559	Re: Jimbo's 67 Long bed step side build Pic 1 One piece side glass installed, handles on, etc. Pic 2 Getting ready to rub out inside of bed. Attached Images __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

06-23-2011, 07:53 PM	#443
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,559	Re: Jimbo's 67 Long bed step side build Pic 1 Bed all rubbed out and putting in first pieces of wood. Pic 2 All the stainless bed hardware. Pic 3 More wood installed. Pic 4 All wood installed and ready to put bed on frame. Attached Images __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />



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06-23-2011, 07:58 PM	#444
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,559	Re: Jimbo's 67 Long bed step side build Pic 1 Moving bed to put on frame. Pic 2 Putting bed on frame. Pic 3 Working on installing running boards. Pic 4 Fenders installed on bed. (Sorry got pics out of order.) Attached Images __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br /> Last edited by oldman3; 06-23-2011 at 08:08 PM.

06-23-2011, 08:02 PM	#445
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,559	Re: Jimbo's 67 Long bed step side build Pic 1 Running boards installed. Pic 2 Front view Pic 3 Rear view. Attached Images __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

06-23-2011, 08:04 PM	#446
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,559	Re: Jimbo's 67 Long bed step side build Had repainted the tailgate (because of fish eye) and rubbing out the tailgate. Attached Images __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

06-23-2011, 08:09 PM	#447
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,559	Re: Jimbo's 67 Long bed step side build Tomorrow we go back to interior again.....Jim __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

06-23-2011, 10:05 PM	#448
VWBeamer Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: GA Posts: 281	Re: Jimbo's 67 Long bed step side build Sweet

06-24-2011, 06:58 AM	#450
Sazien Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: VA Posts: 10	Re: Jimbo's 67 Long bed step side build Nice Thats one of the best looking long beds Ive seen.

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