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**Dieselwrencher** · 01-24-2012, 04:38 PM

Today I went over to cut my dash for my cd player before they actually paint it. Plus, I wanted to see what work actually got done on it. I was surprised. He did get most of the body work done, it just needs more sanding to get it in the booth. He was cussing the primer asking where the heck I got it, and WTF was it?

I told him it was some PPG stuff and he really liked that because he is a Sikkens man. He said he still has to mess with the door alignment some more, but it is looking better to me.

Here's the dash before:

With billet radio plate on:

Hole cut and plate installed.

I know, I know. I ruined a perfectly good A/C dash. I could care less too. I want my radio in the dash, not under the seat or in the glove box, and I don't want to spend big money for a retro'd knob radio. But that's just me.

Cameron 1137 · 01-24-2012, 07:24 PM

im not a fan of cut dashes because some look like hack jobs, but it looks really good with the billet plate, very clean.

onebadbowtie · 01-24-2012, 10:59 PM

thats exactly how i did my stereo in my very first 72.....except in titanium i really liked how it turned out

**Dieselwrencher** · 01-24-2012, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Cameron 1137

im not a fan of cut dashes because some look like hack jobs, but it looks really good with the billet plate, very clean.

Thanks. That's why I got the billet plate. Too help stiffen the dash where the radio rests, and to help dress it up a bit.

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Originally Posted by onebadbowtie

thats exactly how i did my stereo in my very first 72.....except in titanium i really liked how it turned out

I may go away from the polished piece to a brushed one, but I highly doubt it.

**fakerwade** · 01-25-2012, 11:56 PM

Getting close to paint?? Man that's got to be exciting!

**Dieselwrencher** · 01-26-2012, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by fakerwade

Getting close to paint?? Man that's got to be exciting!

Yes it is!

**Dieselwrencher** · 01-27-2012, 12:05 AM

I took some wash primer there today and he had the windshield cut back out, the interior sanded, and they were supposed to push it in the booth to get ready to primer it. Tick tock.

jbclassix · 01-27-2012, 12:14 AM

cant wait to see the final product! Tell 'em to hurry will ya! GEEEEZ!

**Dieselwrencher** · 01-27-2012, 12:19 AM

You'll have to wait too!

For now he's doing the cab and doors so he can get the truck out of the shop. Then he's supposed to do hood and fenders soon after. Yeah, FM! He better hurry. He's going to have a pissed off fat guy over there with my foot up his a** until he does.

propanemudtruck · 01-27-2012, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

He's going to have a pissed off fat guy over there with his foot up his a** until he does.

Thought I told you those plans were tentative?

Rodzzilla · 01-28-2012, 01:56 PM

Gonna be sweet, Ryan!

**Dieselwrencher** · 01-31-2012, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Rodzzilla

Gonna be sweet, Ryan!

Thanks Rod. How have you been? Long time no see! What do you have going on Saturday afternoon?

Rodzzilla · 02-01-2012, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Thanks Rod. How have you been? Long time no see! What do you have going on Saturday afternoon?

Busy w/Work. I have to go to Iowa City in the morning. Not sure what time I will be back. What's going on Saturday?

6lcummins · 02-01-2012, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Rodzzilla

Busy w/Work. I have to go to Iowa City in the morning. Not sure what time I will be back. What's going on Saturday?

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=502757

Rodzzilla · 02-01-2012, 06:39 PM

Thanks, Nick! I will see what time we get back. And if the massive B-Lizard arrives like they are predicting.

**Dieselwrencher** · 01-31-2012, 12:30 PM

Guess what? Nope, still not painted!

1968vetL-71 · 01-31-2012, 11:12 PM

Ryan, you know when you really want something really bad it NEVER works out. So just start telling yourself that you just don't care if it ever gets done, and that the primer is really starting to grow on ya. Then next thing you know....... Well, sometimes it works out!

I'm sure it will be worth the wait man. Great build so far.

mcbassin · 02-01-2012, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Guess what? Nope, still not painted!

Sorry to hear that Ryan. Paint prison is definetly not a wanted delay. Just keep your head up and do what you can on the build, good luck with those buddy deals.

wutnxt · 01-31-2012, 11:59 PM

Chuckles re foot up a body shop guy's a@@.....

I feel your pain....My body shop buddy has my 66 prostreet truck.....my 66 SBBW truck...my 69 Z....rolls my eyes...and people wonder why i drink...LMAO**

**Dieselwrencher** · 02-01-2012, 02:28 AM

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Originally Posted by 1968vetL-71

Ryan, you know when you really want something really bad it NEVER works out. So just start telling yourself that you just don't care if it ever gets done, and that the primer is really starting to grow on ya. Then next thing you know....... Well, sometimes it works out!

I'm sure it will be worth the wait man. Great build so far.

Thanks. Yeah, I saw this coming so I just need to forget about it until I get my other work done.

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Originally Posted by wutnxt

Chuckles re foot up a body shop guy's a@@.....

I feel your pain....My body shop buddy has my 66 prostreet truck.....my 66 SBBW truck...my 69 Z....rolls my eyes...and people wonder why i drink...LMAO**

Dang, that stinks. I guess that's what happens when you use the buddy system. (Part of my problem here too)

**Dieselwrencher** · 02-01-2012, 09:33 PM

Yeah, we are due for some white crap I guess.

Today I cut out the windshield from my old cab to get the OEM trim out. I called the body man to see when to expect to come and get it. He said Friday or saturday on painting it. In reality that means second Tuesday of next week. So maybe by the time I go pick up my burb shell in Topeka he'll have the SOB painted. (I don't have a time frame of when I'm going to go get it, but he better have this thing painted before then.)

onebadbowtie · 02-09-2012, 01:01 AM

any color yet?

wutnxt · 02-09-2012, 10:06 AM

Hey just checking in on progress.......i know that waiting for paint thing well.
I still haven't picked a color for my prostreet truck....and it's in high build now...

**Dieselwrencher** · 02-10-2012, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by onebadbowtie

any color yet?

Quote:

Originally Posted by wutnxt

Hey just checking in on progress.......i know that waiting for paint thing well.
I still haven't picked a color for my prostreet truck....and it's in high build now...

Take a wild guess. Nope no ******* paint! He called me Wednesday night and said he had to weld up a couple cracks in the door. Last night he called and said it was in the booth masked off and ready. He claimed he was going to tack rag it and blow it this morning. I haven't heard crap. I told him I'd wait for his call on the 2nd Tuesday of next week and pay him on the 30th of February!

watahyahknow · 02-10-2012, 04:04 PM

maibe he will buff it and build it together before he calls you ....... supriiiise

01-24-2012, 04:38 PM	#1
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion Today I went over to cut my dash for my cd player before they actually paint it. Plus, I wanted to see what work actually got done on it. I was surprised. He did get most of the body work done, it just needs more sanding to get it in the booth. He was cussing the primer asking where the heck I got it, and WTF was it? I told him it was some PPG stuff and he really liked that because he is a Sikkens man. He said he still has to mess with the door alignment some more, but it is looking better to me. Here's the dash before: With billet radio plate on: Hole cut and plate installed. I know, I know. I ruined a perfectly good A/C dash. I could care less too. I want my radio in the dash, not under the seat or in the glove box, and I don't want to spend big money for a retro'd knob radio. But that's just me. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

01-24-2012, 07:24 PM	#2
Cameron 1137 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Pittsfield, Ma Posts: 497	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion im not a fan of cut dashes because some look like hack jobs, but it looks really good with the billet plate, very clean. __________________ Cam 1972 Chevy C/10 "Custom Cruiser Project" Build Thread 1961 Olds Super 88 (Daily) 1966 Chevy Corvair 500, "Marigold" SOLD 2005 Subaru Outback Wagon DEAD 2008 Pontiac G8, New Winter/Daily

01-24-2012, 10:59 PM	#3
onebadbowtie Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Parsons, KS Posts: 357	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion thats exactly how i did my stereo in my very first 72.....except in titanium i really liked how it turned out __________________ James 94' Chevy K1500 Extended Cab 4x4 5.7 72' Chevy LWB K10, 350, SM465, NP205 Project "Daily Driver"

01-25-2012, 11:56 PM	#5
fakerwade Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Lewiston, ID. Posts: 628	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion Getting close to paint?? Man that's got to be exciting! __________________ Wade , JUST WALK AWAY, AND I'LL SPARE YOUR LIVES!!! , Build thread "TANGERINE" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=498570 Board Members Met: bigblock68, ol_skool_chevy ,68TT,atvpro

01-27-2012, 12:05 AM	#7
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion I took some wash primer there today and he had the windshield cut back out, the interior sanded, and they were supposed to push it in the booth to get ready to primer it. Tick tock. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

01-27-2012, 12:14 AM	#8
jbclassix Junk Yartist Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Greeley, CO Posts: 2,203	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion cant wait to see the final product! Tell 'em to hurry will ya! GEEEEZ! __________________ -Jeremy YOU ONLY FAIL IF YOU STOP TRYING 70 Crew Cab Build Link 70 GMC Suburban 4X4 build thread 95 Yukon Daily Driver Rebuilding an NP205

01-27-2012, 12:19 AM	#9
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion You'll have to wait too! For now he's doing the cab and doors so he can get the truck out of the shop. Then he's supposed to do hood and fenders soon after. Yeah, FM! He better hurry. He's going to have a pissed off fat guy over there with my foot up his a until he does. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.**

01-28-2012, 01:56 PM	#11
Rodzzilla Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Grinnell, IA Posts: 89	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion Gonna be sweet, Ryan!

02-01-2012, 06:39 PM	#15
Rodzzilla Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Grinnell, IA Posts: 89	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion Thanks, Nick! I will see what time we get back. And if the massive B-Lizard arrives like they are predicting.

01-31-2012, 12:30 PM	#16
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion Guess what? Nope, still not painted! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

01-31-2012, 11:12 PM	#17
1968vetL-71 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Murfreesboro, Tn Posts: 1,092	Ryan, you know when you really want something really bad it NEVER works out. So just start telling yourself that you just don't care if it ever gets done, and that the primer is really starting to grow on ya. Then next thing you know....... Well, sometimes it works out! I'm sure it will be worth the wait man. Great build so far. __________________ 1969 impala conv 427 #s loaded. dad bought new 1969 "Judge" RA-3, rare warwick blue/white, #'s 1968 vet convertible #s 427/435 tripower (sold) 1968 belair 2door post #s 427/385 1936 ford 5w coupe dads 1st car 1969 camaro ss (17,xxx) miles Wanted: 69-72 suburban project, 69 camaro convertible. also any big block cars. 69-70 gto judge project.

01-31-2012, 11:59 PM	#19
wutnxt Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: vancouver b.c....is the biggest place most people would know but I am actually out in the valley 45 mins away Posts: 2,050	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion Chuckles re foot up a body shop guy's a@@..... I feel your pain....My body shop buddy has my 66 prostreet truck.....my 66 SBBW truck...my 69 Z....rolls my eyes...and people wonder why i drink...LMAO** __________________ 1966 Pro street build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...?t=448089[ 1958 LS 2 build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=527123 1966 SBFS low and go http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=5799909 1966 SBFS street HULK http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post5886625 Poject Low and go gets a 6.2 ltr LSA supercharged with 6 speed automatic Aluinum Radiator Dealer pm for details

02-01-2012, 09:33 PM	#21
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion Yeah, we are due for some white crap I guess. Today I cut out the windshield from my old cab to get the OEM trim out. I called the body man to see when to expect to come and get it. He said Friday or saturday on painting it. In reality that means second Tuesday of next week. So maybe by the time I go pick up my burb shell in Topeka he'll have the SOB painted. (I don't have a time frame of when I'm going to go get it, but he better have this thing painted before then.) __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

02-09-2012, 01:01 AM	#22
onebadbowtie Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Parsons, KS Posts: 357	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion any color yet? __________________ James 94' Chevy K1500 Extended Cab 4x4 5.7 72' Chevy LWB K10, 350, SM465, NP205 Project "Daily Driver"

02-09-2012, 10:06 AM	#23
wutnxt Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: vancouver b.c....is the biggest place most people would know but I am actually out in the valley 45 mins away Posts: 2,050	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion Hey just checking in on progress.......i know that waiting for paint thing well. I still haven't picked a color for my prostreet truck....and it's in high build now... __________________ 1966 Pro street build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...?t=448089[ 1958 LS 2 build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=527123 1966 SBFS low and go http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=5799909 1966 SBFS street HULK http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post5886625 Poject Low and go gets a 6.2 ltr LSA supercharged with 6 speed automatic Aluinum Radiator Dealer pm for details



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02-10-2012, 04:04 PM	#25
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion maibe he will buff it and build it together before he calls you ....... supriiiise __________________ i got a job again and having fun at it too idea's for the trucks and the order of things to do are taking shape and get closer to being realized , a few more months and i be able to start building for real i complete 2 of the trucks intoo running fashion one custom and one basicly stock the thirth will be sacrificed for parts

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