67 GMC super custom build

[mcbassin]

Very nice looking headliner! I love that color combo on these trucks.

[notchbackgta]

How did you get the optic to light up? I quick took an LED flashlight to the end of the optic, but unless it was PERFECTLY aligned, it really didn't light up. Just curious what you did. And thanks for those locks, they will look great on my Burb

[chewychevy67]

This is what I'm doing. The relay I am using only let's this light come on when the door handle button is pressed and will stay on for 20 seconds and it will not come on with the interior lights. I am mounting this lens to the very bottom of the door. That way it will come on when the door opens and you can see where your stepping out. It will also have the fiber optic cables and carry light to the locks.

[notchbackgta]

I am going to do something like that on my Firebird with LEDs on the bottom of the door for better visibility.
Those optic cables are much longer than the ones you sent me, lol. OK, I will figure something out.
What is that light from?

[Hart_Rod]

Awesome build! You are going to have one of the most tricked out C10's ever built!

[chewychevy67]

Originally Posted by notchbackgta

I am going to do something like that on my Firebird with LEDs on the bottom of the door for better visibility.
Those optic cables are much longer than the ones you sent me, lol. OK, I will figure something out.
What is that light from?

That is the only one I have. I may have to source some new optic cables. If I cut it in half it may short as well. The light is a clear side marker from a 73 80 chevy truck. Puts just the right amount of glow out so you can see where you are stepping.

[chewychevy67]

I got this mini console out of a 72 buick car. This is not min bUT exactly like it. It has a litter area and holds 8 track tapes. It is 15"" x 8". Not sure how tall. Going to see how it sits on the hump of the truck. The woodgrain would become black textured like the gauge bezel and red. I should get it next week. Well see then if it is out of place. If it is I'll keep it for a car someday... I also might attach it to my full floor mat and make it mount to it so it isn't permanent and can be removed.

[chewychevy67]

got the counsel today. here is where it would sit. it would mount on the hump when the truck when the 4 speed shifter is gone. might have to add a high hump to put this in. the low hump makes the counsel too low and with the high hump it can move toward the firewall 3" closer.

[chewychevy67]

Got a new restored original suction sup today for my compass. Now it will stick to the windshield like it is supposed to. My original was ripped and wouldn't stick.

[chewychevy67]

Wrapping my door panels tonight

[chewychevy67]

Pass door panel. NOT going to cut the holes in the vinyl till I install them. Someday.

[chewychevy67]

This is kind of how the console would look. There would be no floor shifter and the console would be on the full driver side edge of the hump. It kind of contours the edge of it. Not sure if I like it yet but it would be handy for space.what do you think? Too bulky or nice add?

[72CSCC]

I think it is kind of a nice add, as long as the price is reasonable (sorry, getting in late on this thread). Kind of blocks the heater vent though, but hey, that is ugly anyway. And, if you fill it with frilly stuff for the lady, she might actually want to go for a ride..........

My 2 cents.

Craig

[chewychevy67]

If I use it I will alter the heater vent to work properly. I re-keyed the lock already to work with my 67 key as well

[chewychevy67]

I decided I wanted a steering wheel that more resembled the original 3 spoke wheel so here it it. I am going to send it away and have it recast in the red color.

[chewychevy67]

Had to change the hub a bit but here is the final outcome ......

[saskman02]

Anything to update as of late? I've been following along with this build...can't wait to see it in person at a local show! Are you hoping to get it on the road this summer?

[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