Blake's 67 GMC stepside build

[Advanced Design]

That was pretty trick on the gauge cluster. Looks good.

[reaper71]

Oregon 67 , JGood , Kees and Doug thank you very much Guy's This has been a ton of work and is super hard to balance out 2-3 vehicles at a time and keep everyone happy!


Mark...

[reaper71]

As far as the cluster goes we wanted the advantage of having GPS for the speedo (no cables/wires) to run to the transmission.
also having the option to totally customize the gauges themselves, at night the numbers will be blue and are LED. as are the indicators.

Mark...

[Rod Run]

I've got a set of Speed Hut gages for my build too. I also went with a GPS speedometer, but I ordered the larger sized ones.

I have a stock cluster that I am modifying, but mine only had two gages in it.

Yours came out well.

[reaper71]

Thank You!
So you are using the quad gauges I'm guessing?
if so I used a set of them in the (John's LS 49 dodge build) They are really nice Gauges,easy to wire, very accurate and easy to program to sending units.
And I have also bought A set for my (Orangepeel Build) So Far I have bought for customers or my own projects A total of 5 sets!!
Need to be a dealer

Mark...

[Rod Run]

Originally Posted by reaper71

Thank You!
So you are using the quad gauges I'm guessing?
if so I used a set of them in the (John's LS 49 dodge build) They are really nice Gauges,easy to wire, very accurate and easy to program to sending units.
And I have also bought A set for my (Orangepeel Build) So Far I have bought for customers or my own projects A total of 5 sets!!
Need to be a dealer

Mark...

I'm not using the quad set-up. I'm modifying my stock cluster so I will be able to fit all 6 separate gages. I always like to take the more difficult route

[reaper71]

Ok Gotcha!

Yeah me too

Mark..

[reaper71]

Pic #1. The column painted the new interior color.

Pic #2. The A/C vents painted.

Pic #3. The transponder for the GPS was painted as well. the new Dash pad was installed (Dark shale)

Pic #4. The view of the inside with some more progress, column,controls and A/C unit in place.


Mark...

[yj4000]

Lookin' good!!

Ryan.

[reaper71]

Thank's YJ!!

[reaper71]

Pic #1.I assembled the bed to get it prepped for the bed liner.

Pic #2. This was after numerous Hrs of taping and masking followed by light sanding.

Pic #3. This was just after shooting the coating. I used tint your Hippo liner It comes clear and you use single stage paint to tint it the color you desire.

Pic #4. After letting it dry over night and unmasking this was the final product. It came out super nice!!

Mark...

[jim-bob]

...subscribing!! (I was reading a post referring someone to a thread showing where all the mounting hardware (rubber donuts; big washers; etc,etc..) goes when putting the cab and bed back on the frame, I think LOL..well I undoubtably got lost BUT I sure have enjoyed reading this one!!! Thanks

[reaper71]

Thanks for checking out the build...

Mark...

[swamp rat]

Nice, would like to see different pic's of that liner eventually, maybe outside?

[Advanced Design]

The color contrast between interior and exterior looks very good. Bed liner that can be tinted is a good idea and new to me. http://www.tcpglobal.com/DOM-BCYH_5....g#.VwErffpHarU

Looking good Mark!

[reaper71]

Will do mike as soon as I can get it outside I'll try and get something.

Mark...

[reaper71]

I was a bit skeptical when I was told it would match perfect, but was Very Pleased with the turn out!!!

With you using the same paint code of your vehicle (single stage) it's really impressive how it worked. And opens up doors for options on spraying the bottom of a cab or body without having to go over it with body color paint!

Mark...

[reaper71]

Pic #1. small update, finished up the exhaust.

Pic #2. 2nd view.

Pic #3. All painted and installed for final time.

Next was the gas tank,fuel pump/filter and lines. followed by the brake lines.

Mark...

[Oregon 1967 GMC]

you are reaping it dude Might have to update you to reaper67

[Advanced Design]

Nice work! Is that the speedway kit? It looks like you butt welded some S's together? Tig?

[reaper71]

Thanks Oregon! The 71 stands for my Birthday

Yes Doug it is a Speedway kit and Yes it was all Tig welded.
The S's are actually 2 of the "u" bends then cut in half rotated then welded.


Mark...

[reaper71]

Pic #1. The bed being set in place.

Pic #2. Finally looking like a truck again!

Pic #3. Another view..

Pic #4. And another....

Pic #5. Last one!

Mark...

[reaper71]

And another update I acquired a 36 Chevy project...

Plans are 5.3 and A triangulated 4 bar.
Not a bad car needs some TLC and freshened up.

Mark...

[oldman3]

38 son...Dad

[Oregon 1967 GMC]

Originally Posted by reaper71

Thanks Oregon! The 71 stands for my Birthday Mark...

And '71 is a very good year mister reap! Ah to be young again. Keep up the good work, looking awesome.