Dash pad removal/ dashboard restoration/ dash pad installation with pics

[slikside]

Originally Posted by Mister-B

Lol. Yeah, I definitely have been spending some time on it. It's a good, fun stress reliever
I'm excited about the wheels too. Hard to believe I found steelies for $5.99 each, and factory hubcaps for $15 each
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Absolutely! That's how I look at it!

You seem to indicate that you paid some money for those items, but it sure sounds to me like you STOLE 'em!! Good deal!

[Lattimer]

Originally Posted by Mister-B

Next up, I'm going to buy some stealies from the junk yard and paint them white. Then, I'll paint the new factory hubcaps I found (Ill paint the yellow parts blue), get them all mounted to my current good tires, and be off and running


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I just won a perfect NOS set of those caps on EBAY. Now I need to find some steelies too. Gonna do the same thing and paint the yellow parts blue.

[srvivor71]

Originally Posted by Lattimer

I just won a perfect NOS set of those caps on EBAY. Now I need to find some steelies too. Gonna do the same thing and paint the yellow parts blue.

I did the same thing about a year ago - Gathered up 4 really nice hubcaps and then found some used rims. I found out that truck tire centers (for big trucks) often have wheel reconditioning services. I got 4 wheels sandblasted and powder coated white, all for $100 at Bandag. I'm very happy with the results. I think they are a national company. http://www.bandag.com/services/wheel-rim-refinishing/ Good luck!

[ARC190]

Looks great. I've read on other posts that the dash was a flat version of the body color. Mine is black now but I can see scratches in it that show orange (body color) underneath.
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[Mayo]

Great job. I have enjoyed your threads, that truck is coming along nicely. Keep up the good work man!

[Mister-B]

Originally Posted by Mayo

Great job. I have enjoyed your threads, that truck is coming along nicely. Keep up the good work man!

Thanks, Mayo. I appreciate that!
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[ole dollor]

you are doing a great job on your truck, i like what you have done and the way you have done it....keep up the good work...that is going to be one sharp truck...and take real good care of that dog...he's great..

[Mister-B]

Originally Posted by ole dollor

you are doing a great job on your truck, i like what you have done and the way you have done it....keep up the good work...that is going to be one sharp truck...and take real good care of that dog...he's great..

Thank you. It's been rewarding to get so much done, and not spend a whole lot. The Siberian is doing well. He loves riding in the back almost as much as he loves bacon lol.

I called my insurance company today to make sure they are aware the truck is worth quite a bit more than it was when I bought it. They said to just keep pictures and receipts. I made the point that a receipt from the junk yard for a $37 original grille I bought, and spent days restoring and installing, doesn't tell the whole story or value. They agreed, and said to just make sure I keep detailed pictures, which of course I've been doing all along
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[RedRoad]