85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett"

[gringoloco]

Nice work. If that's all the rust there is, you're ahead of the game

[funkatation]

Do you have a link to the place to send vent windows to? How much is it?
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[TKCR]

Originally Posted by funkatation

Do you have a link to the place to send vent windows to? How much is it?
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N2TRUX, I hope you don't mind me answering this question.


Precision does make the seals for all the windows and such. But they also have a guy that will restore them.

Give this guy a call. He is from Precision. $175 for each window and that's for a complete restoration. Mine was only $110 (total for both), I had a lot of good parts that didn't need replaced and I had already bought my seals. I had planned on doing them myself, but when I talked to this guy, is was the better route for me.
This was the price about a year ago, they may have changed.


Greg Stroik/ Precision Parts
4611 Camp Phillips Rd.
Weston, WI. 54476
(715)-359-7837, Ext 8235
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[N2TRUX]

Originally Posted by gringoloco

Nice work. If that's all the rust there is, you're ahead of the game

You are correct sir. I have been really blessed that this truck is so clean and rust free. Thats why I was so dissapointed to find this. When I ran my hand across it and the paint flaked off, I knew it had to be fixed. Fortunately all I found was minor surface rust once the paint was removed. The Rust-mort will neutralize the rust, and the paint will prevent it from returning.

Originally Posted by funkatation

Do you have a link to the place to send vent windows to? How much is it?
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Originally Posted by TKCR

N2TRUX, I hope you don't mind me answering this question.


Precision does make the seals for all the windows and such. But they also have a guy that will restore them.

Give this guy a call. He is from Precision. $175 for each window and that's for a complete restoration. Mine was only $110 (total for both), I had a lot of good parts that didn't need replaced and I had already bought my seals. I had planned on doing them myself, but when I talked to this guy, is was the better route for me.
This was the price about a year ago, they may have changed.


Greg Stroik/ Precision Parts
4611 Camp Phillips Rd.
Weston, WI. 54476
(715)-359-7837, Ext 8235
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I couldnt have answered it any better myself. Thanks for stepping in.

[N2TRUX]

After dying all my plastic trim parts, I have been looking at my seat now. Its been recovered very nicely, but the vinyl color doesnt match the trim or carpet now. I am planing on building a storage/speaker box that will need covered in vinyl as well. I know there is no chance of matching the seat so I decided to investigate dying the vinyl to match.

To test the durability of dyed vinyl I found a scrap from my last build and used the same process I use on plastic. I cleaned it with soapy water, then brake cleaner. Once dried I wiped it with lightly again with brake cleaner to open the pores and sprayed it with adhesion promoter. After a short cure time I followed up with a few light coats of SEM Napa red. The results are much better match to the seat cloth and carpet.

After an hour cure time I have stretched, twisted, and scraped the sample with excellent results. So far it has not shown any sign of failure at all. after a bit more cure time I will try heating it then beating it again to ensure durability.

[C10Squared]

Inspiring work, as always!

[mcbassin]

Excellent work as always Ken! Keep the pictures coming....

[N2TRUX]

Originally Posted by mcbassin

Excellent work as always Ken! Keep the pictures coming....

Thank you sir. I managed to get some shop time in last night. I will have updates later tonight.

[coopdog]

Great work man, truck is looking swell

[N2TRUX]

The past few nights I have been working on restoring the seat. The cover has been recently replaced with a nice quality kit, but it needed some fine tuning. I decided while I was at it that the vinyl color didn't really match anything since I had dyed all the interior plastic Napa red. I also had plans to reconditionthe seat slide tracks.

I pulled the slide tracks and scuffed them down with Scotch Brite, followed by several light coats of satin black. While the slides dried, I cut all the hog rings on the seat back and pulled the cover off. I'm not happy with the way it fits, so I'm working on a plan to make improve the fit.

I masked the cloth cover and prepped the vinyl by cleaning it thoroughly with brake cleaner. I gave it a couple of coats of Bulldog adhesion promotor then several light coats of SEM Napa red.

Here's where I ended things tonight.

[TKCR]

Yeah I wouldn't have like the way the back of the seat looked either. I've been doing some seat re-covering/restoring myself. And like you, I have taken the seat rails off and made them look nicer.

I like seeing that the dye is working out. Can't wait to see it all back together.

[N2TRUX]

Originally Posted by TKCR

Yeah I wouldn't have like the way the back of the seat looked either. I've been doing some seat re-covering/restoring myself. And like you, I have taken the seat rails off and made them nicer

Those look excellent. Did you clean and lubed the slides? It really make a difference.

[TKCR]

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Those look excellent. Did you clean and lubed the slides? It really make a difference.

Yes I did, they slide a lot better now.

Wow, that seat turned out great!! Awesome job on the dye.

[N2TRUX]

My seat project has been slowly moving forward. Last night I got the last pieces painted and dyed. This morning I focused on improving the looks of the back of the seat. I decided to build a panel to insert in the foam recess to give it a ore finished look, and tighten things up a bit.

With that issue resolved it was time to assemble everything. Chris came by and helped me line everything up. We tightened all the bolts and called it done.

[N2TRUX]

Countdown to Throwdown! It's about to get quite in here. After a lot of research I decided to change brands of sound deadner to @silentcoat . I really like the results of testing compared to other big name brands, and @silentcoat costs so much less.
After talking to Roy at @silentcoat and Brent at @sculptgarage I was convinced it was the way to go.

[85/Silverado]

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Countdown to Throwdown! It's about to get quite in here. After a lot of research I decided to change brands of sound deadner to @silentcoat . I really like the results of testing compared to other big name brands, and @silentcoat costs so much less.
After talking to Roy at @silentcoat and Brent at @sculptgarage I was convinced it was the way to go.

How many packs did you have to order to do your truck?

[TKCR]

Originally Posted by 85/Silverado

How many packs did you have to order to do your truck?

I was just looking around at the silent coat website and saw this:

https://silentcoat.us/product/2mm-c10-dampening-kit/

It does say it's enough to do the floor, firewall and back of the cab. I bet it doesn't include the roof or doors.

[UKNOWME]

Originally Posted by TKCR

I was just looking around at the silent coat website and saw this:

https://silentcoat.us/product/2mm-c10-dampening-kit/

It does say it's enough to do the floor, firewall and back of the cab. I bet it doesn't include the roof or doors.

And it's out of stock....

[N2TRUX]

Originally Posted by 85/Silverado

How many packs did you have to order to do your truck?

Originally Posted by TKCR

I was just looking around at the silent coat website and saw this:
https://silentcoat.us/product/2mm-c10-dampening-kit/
It does say it's enough to do the floor, firewall and back of the cab. I bet it doesn't include the roof or doors.

Originally Posted by UKNOWME

And it's out of stock....

I had already installed some previously purchased sound deadner in the doors, but it was all gone. That prompted me to consider what brands had the best value so I did my research. After reading on several car audio forums, and independent testing I was convinced that Silent Coat was a quality product that performed as well as the big name products for a fraction of the cost.

I ordered 2 boxes of 2mm and 2 boxes of 4mm. The 4mm goes up the firewall, floor pans and transmission tunnel. The 2mm goes under the seat and back of cab. As you can tell I didn't do the roof solid, but I had enough that I could have. They offer a 5mm as well but it was out of stock so Roy shipped the 4mm.

Contact Roy Staten at Silent Coat for more information
702-689-4704

[N2TRUX]

Countdown to Throwdown! My shipment of @silentcoat sound deadner arrived yesterday. Today Chris and I did the install. WOW! This stuff is fantastic to work with.
The pre-cut squares have gridlines that make it very easy to lay out and cut.
The foil cuts easily with a utility knife and the lines allow the deadner to expand and mold to contours. The adhesive is unique in that it allows you to lift the sheets and reposition them easily. Once they are rolled flat the adhesion kicks in and the sheets are locked in place. I am confident this is the easiest install we have every done.

We had the cab done from firewall to the back in about 3 hours including a lunch break. Thanks again to Roy with @silentcoat and Brent at @sculptgarage for everything.

[N2TRUX]

After lunch we wrapped up the Silent Coat install and worked toward getting the interior back together. We test fit the carpet padding, and carpet. I trimmed the padding so it no longer goes over the step up behind the seat.
The carpet needed to be adjusted and the holes properly cut out for seat brackets and seat belts. We also cut a piece of MDF to go behind the seat. It is the starting point for a storage shelf and amp rack.

[gringoloco]

Looks like a quality product. Do they require you to tape the seams?

[UKNOWME]

Doesn't this drive you nuts? That alone makes me prefer the 73/80 dash.

[N2TRUX]

Originally Posted by gringoloco

Looks like a quality product. Do they require you to tape the seams?

No sir, not that I am aware of. This stuff remains very pliable but I don't think seeping will be an issue.

Originally Posted by UKNOWME

Doesn't this drive you nuts? That alone makes me prefer the 73/80 dash.

Yes it bugs me. Even though it's a GM pad, I'm not impressed with the fit.

[UKNOWME]

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Yes it bugs me. Even though it's a GM pad, I'm not impressed with the fit.

Most all the 81-87s look like that to me. The trim and dash pad don't have the same angles