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mrbigdino · 10-16-2010, 08:51 PM

A little interior work. Bought some material at a fabric joint and had Tucson seat cover do the seat and door panels off a sketch I drew. They came out awesome.

mrbigdino · 10-16-2010, 08:52 PM

And a little bling. Had to tap the bottom of the door with a hammer to make some clearance, the rocker plates rubbed a little. The passenger door had plenty of clearance.

VA72C10 · 10-16-2010, 08:54 PM

Very nice!!!

Camaro_nut2001 · 10-16-2010, 09:09 PM

Very nice truck!! Man, that was a great thing you did by giving the bed away. If you don't mind me asking, where did you get your parts? Also, is the radiator a Cool Craft? It looks just like the one I put in my '69. The shroud is the same also except I'm running one 16" fan. Keep them pictures coming & keep up the great work!

mrbigdino · 10-16-2010, 10:58 PM

I order all most of my stuff from a place in Tucson called Desert Musclecar, the radiator is from USA Radiator corporation. It was a nice set up and came already put together. I still get bits and pieces from LMC and Brothers. Most of the stuff in town is the usual so not too much to pick from people.

Camaro_nut2001 · 10-16-2010, 11:03 PM

I have used LMC & Brother's with great luck. John at Brother's is a super nice feller & he is one of our members & Vendor. You're doing a great job!

mrbigdino · 10-17-2010, 12:15 AM

It's good hear comments from you guys. I wish I had a shop to do more of this stuff myself. I see the work some of you guys do and I'm just amazed. I could do it but just don't have the facilities or tools yet. When i'm done with the truck I'm gonna pick up another project to from the ground up.

mrbigdino · 10-17-2010, 05:59 PM

More work today. Got the fenders and door panels on. Put in my new 3-point seat belts. Got all the marker and tail lights installed, they all still work thankfully.

mrbigdino · 10-17-2010, 06:01 PM

Door panels

VA72C10 · 10-17-2010, 06:19 PM

Looks good!

mrbigdino · 10-17-2010, 11:10 PM

Anyone got a workaround for the compressor mount for either Classic Autoair or Vintage Air compressors? I have Hooker headers and it doesn't look like I'll be able to mount the compressor where they say to mount it. The front pipe bends back right over the third bolt where the mount is supposed to bolt on. I've got them sending me a high mount bracket but don't really want to mount it there. The only other option I see is buying a different set of headers, mine or only 6 months old!

Anyway, here's my instrument panel. I painted the inside of the gauge cowls black to take away some of the cheesy chrome. I think it looks pretty good.

drjeffdc · 10-18-2010, 11:29 AM

Looks like ya got a camaro for another project. Nice!

mrbigdino · 10-18-2010, 11:14 PM

Actually it's a 71' Mustang convertable that belongs to my buddy, he's been dragging his feet for awhile. I'm thinking about a 69-71 Chevelle. I NEED MY GRILL!

mrbigdino · 10-28-2010, 11:21 PM

Well, still haven't lowered it yet. But I got my grill in and we put it on tonight. Those things aren't as easy as they look. We bolted in the brackets first then shot the rivets. Not so sure that was the easiest way but it worked out good. Had to do some wrestling and even used a c-clamp once but we managed to get all the rivets shot. Here's a few pics.

mrbigdino · 10-28-2010, 11:22 PM

and a couple more.

mrbigdino · 10-28-2010, 11:39 PM

Almost forgot, sprayed the rhino liner in the bed as well. I plan on actually USING the truck so I didn't bother straightening it out. I figured black rhino liner would go with the paint but I could use it without worrying about dinging up a pretty bed. Wood was out of the question for me. You'll see my quad sitting in the back plenty.

VA72C10 · 10-29-2010, 12:42 AM

Nice job. The fender fitment looks great. You did a good job getting that to line up...

Chevy350V8 · 10-29-2010, 08:59 AM

WOW! Love what you did to the rear end... I think im going in the garage for a little bit lol

mrbigdino · 10-30-2010, 11:57 PM

Finally home. Got the wheels on, lookin good. I'm so happy with the results. Just gotta sit him down a little and the outside work will be done. Gonna start installing the A/C system tomorrow and go for a little ride. Hope you guys approve!

mrbigdino · 10-30-2010, 11:58 PM

more...

mrbigdino · 10-30-2010, 11:59 PM

and then...

mrbigdino · 10-31-2010, 12:01 AM

finally...

VA72C10 · 10-31-2010, 12:11 AM

Very cool!

Chevy350V8 · 10-31-2010, 08:50 AM

Looks clean, your papa would be proud

spike38 · 10-31-2010, 01:05 PM

I love it!!!
I got the same ralley wheels, rings, And baby moons last week.
That old school look rocks!!!

Spike

10-16-2010, 08:51 PM	#26
mrbigdino Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 54	Re: Papa's 1972 C/10 project A little interior work. Bought some material at a fabric joint and had Tucson seat cover do the seat and door panels off a sketch I drew. They came out awesome. Attached Images __________________ "nothing like an Old Skool cruise"

10-16-2010, 08:52 PM	#27
mrbigdino Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 54	Re: Papa's 1972 C/10 project And a little bling. Had to tap the bottom of the door with a hammer to make some clearance, the rocker plates rubbed a little. The passenger door had plenty of clearance. Attached Images __________________ "nothing like an Old Skool cruise" Last edited by mrbigdino; 10-16-2010 at 11:12 PM.

10-16-2010, 08:54 PM	#28
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: Papa's 1972 C/10 project Very nice!!! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

10-16-2010, 09:09 PM	#29
Camaro_nut2001 Chevy Lover Till The End. Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Mascot TN. Posts: 795	Re: Papa's 1972 C/10 project Very nice truck!! Man, that was a great thing you did by giving the bed away. If you don't mind me asking, where did you get your parts? Also, is the radiator a Cool Craft? It looks just like the one I put in my '69. The shroud is the same also except I'm running one 16" fan. Keep them pictures coming & keep up the great work! __________________ 1969 Chevy SWB Big Block - Under the knife as of 12/26/2011 1989 Chevy Silverado, 4X4 - Daily Driver 1996 Chevy Suburban K1500 - 4-Wheeler, Campin Truck 1968 Chevrolet Impala Sport Coupe - 327/350hp, TH400, all original. Members I've met: BamaBaxter, My Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=500359

10-16-2010, 10:58 PM	#30
mrbigdino Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 54	Re: Papa's 1972 C/10 project I order all most of my stuff from a place in Tucson called Desert Musclecar, the radiator is from USA Radiator corporation. It was a nice set up and came already put together. I still get bits and pieces from LMC and Brothers. Most of the stuff in town is the usual so not too much to pick from people. __________________ "nothing like an Old Skool cruise"

10-16-2010, 11:03 PM	#31
Camaro_nut2001 Chevy Lover Till The End. Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Mascot TN. Posts: 795	Re: Papa's 1972 C/10 project I have used LMC & Brother's with great luck. John at Brother's is a super nice feller & he is one of our members & Vendor. You're doing a great job! __________________ 1969 Chevy SWB Big Block - Under the knife as of 12/26/2011 1989 Chevy Silverado, 4X4 - Daily Driver 1996 Chevy Suburban K1500 - 4-Wheeler, Campin Truck 1968 Chevrolet Impala Sport Coupe - 327/350hp, TH400, all original. Members I've met: BamaBaxter, My Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=500359

10-17-2010, 12:15 AM	#32
mrbigdino Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 54	Re: Papa's 1972 C/10 project It's good hear comments from you guys. I wish I had a shop to do more of this stuff myself. I see the work some of you guys do and I'm just amazed. I could do it but just don't have the facilities or tools yet. When i'm done with the truck I'm gonna pick up another project to from the ground up. __________________ "nothing like an Old Skool cruise"

10-17-2010, 05:59 PM	#33
mrbigdino Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 54	Re: Papa's 1972 C/10 project More work today. Got the fenders and door panels on. Put in my new 3-point seat belts. Got all the marker and tail lights installed, they all still work thankfully. Attached Images __________________ "nothing like an Old Skool cruise"

10-17-2010, 06:01 PM	#34
mrbigdino Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 54	Re: Papa's 1972 C/10 project Door panels Attached Images __________________ "nothing like an Old Skool cruise"

10-17-2010, 06:19 PM	#35
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: Papa's 1972 C/10 project Looks good! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

10-17-2010, 11:10 PM	#36
mrbigdino Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 54	Re: Papa's 1972 C/10 project Anyone got a workaround for the compressor mount for either Classic Autoair or Vintage Air compressors? I have Hooker headers and it doesn't look like I'll be able to mount the compressor where they say to mount it. The front pipe bends back right over the third bolt where the mount is supposed to bolt on. I've got them sending me a high mount bracket but don't really want to mount it there. The only other option I see is buying a different set of headers, mine or only 6 months old! Anyway, here's my instrument panel. I painted the inside of the gauge cowls black to take away some of the cheesy chrome. I think it looks pretty good. Attached Images __________________ "nothing like an Old Skool cruise"

10-18-2010, 11:29 AM	#37
drjeffdc Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Moberly MO Posts: 95	Re: Papa's 1972 C/10 project Looks like ya got a camaro for another project. Nice!

10-18-2010, 11:14 PM	#38
mrbigdino Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 54	Re: Papa's 1972 C/10 project Actually it's a 71' Mustang convertable that belongs to my buddy, he's been dragging his feet for awhile. I'm thinking about a 69-71 Chevelle. I NEED MY GRILL! __________________ "nothing like an Old Skool cruise"

10-28-2010, 11:21 PM	#39
mrbigdino Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 54	Re: Papa's 1972 C/10 project Well, still haven't lowered it yet. But I got my grill in and we put it on tonight. Those things aren't as easy as they look. We bolted in the brackets first then shot the rivets. Not so sure that was the easiest way but it worked out good. Had to do some wrestling and even used a c-clamp once but we managed to get all the rivets shot. Here's a few pics. Attached Images __________________ "nothing like an Old Skool cruise"

10-28-2010, 11:22 PM	#40
mrbigdino Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 54	Re: Papa's 1972 C/10 project and a couple more. Attached Images __________________ "nothing like an Old Skool cruise"



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10-28-2010, 11:39 PM	#41
mrbigdino Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 54	Re: Papa's 1972 C/10 project Almost forgot, sprayed the rhino liner in the bed as well. I plan on actually USING the truck so I didn't bother straightening it out. I figured black rhino liner would go with the paint but I could use it without worrying about dinging up a pretty bed. Wood was out of the question for me. You'll see my quad sitting in the back plenty. Attached Images __________________ "nothing like an Old Skool cruise"

10-29-2010, 12:42 AM	#42
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: Papa's 1972 C/10 project Nice job. The fender fitment looks great. You did a good job getting that to line up... __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

10-29-2010, 08:59 AM	#43
Chevy350V8 Semper Fi!!! Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Sherrills Ford, North Carolina Posts: 971	Re: Papa's 1972 C/10 project WOW! Love what you did to the rear end... I think im going in the garage for a little bit lol __________________ Brandon... "IT ONLY TAKES EVERYTHING YOU GOT!!" Semper Fi

10-30-2010, 11:57 PM	#44
mrbigdino Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 54	Re: Papa's 1972 C/10 project Finally home. Got the wheels on, lookin good. I'm so happy with the results. Just gotta sit him down a little and the outside work will be done. Gonna start installing the A/C system tomorrow and go for a little ride. Hope you guys approve! Attached Images __________________ "nothing like an Old Skool cruise"

10-30-2010, 11:58 PM	#45
mrbigdino Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 54	Re: Papa's 1972 C/10 project more... Attached Images __________________ "nothing like an Old Skool cruise"

10-30-2010, 11:59 PM	#46
mrbigdino Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 54	Re: Papa's 1972 C/10 project and then... Attached Images __________________ "nothing like an Old Skool cruise"

10-31-2010, 12:01 AM	#47
mrbigdino Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 54	Re: Papa's 1972 C/10 project finally... Attached Images __________________ "nothing like an Old Skool cruise"

10-31-2010, 12:11 AM	#48
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: Papa's 1972 C/10 project Very cool! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

10-31-2010, 08:50 AM	#49
Chevy350V8 Semper Fi!!! Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Sherrills Ford, North Carolina Posts: 971	Re: Papa's 1972 C/10 project Looks clean, your papa would be proud __________________ Brandon... "IT ONLY TAKES EVERYTHING YOU GOT!!" Semper Fi

10-31-2010, 01:05 PM	#50
spike38 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Leesburg GA Posts: 547	Re: Papa's 1972 C/10 project I love it!!! I got the same ralley wheels, rings, And baby moons last week. That old school look rocks!!! Spike __________________ 68 stepside http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...0&goto=newpost

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