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JWall · 03-25-2013, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by LEEVON

I like the amber lenses much better. What are you polishing the center caps and rings with?

I am using Meguiar's NXT Generation Metal Polish and I have a small buffing pad on a air cut off tool.

aggie91 · 03-25-2013, 10:40 AM

Those caps and rings are going to look great. I agree, the amber lens looks much better.

**lolife99** · 03-25-2013, 12:33 PM

Are those original center caps for the truck?
I've seen them before and always wondered what the application was.
(I thought they were caprice center caps)

This is the style that is more common,...

JWall · 03-25-2013, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

Are those original center caps for the truck?

To the best of mine & my Dad's knowledge & memory they were on the truck when it was bought new.
I did some research & I read that the 73-76 trucks had a bolt from behind metal center cap & are pretty rare.

**lolife99** · 03-25-2013, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by JWall

To the best of mine & my Dad's knowledge & memory they were on the truck when it was bought new.
I did some research & I read that the 73-76 trucks had a bolt from behind metal center cap & are pretty rare.

Thanks for the reply.
I agree,... they are rare!

72BlckButy · 03-25-2013, 02:10 PM

Looking good JWall!

The amber lenses look so much better.

Keith Seymore · 03-25-2013, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by JWall

To the best of mine & my Dad's knowledge & memory they were on the truck when it was bought new.
I did some research & I read that the 73-76 trucks had a bolt from behind metal center cap & are pretty rare.

Agree. Our '75 had those same caps.

Truck looks great!

Have you seen my build/intro thread (linked below)? I did something very similar, interior wise, to what you are doing.

K

JWall · 03-25-2013, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

Thanks for the reply.
I agree,... they are rare!

Once I figured out how rare they were & being original I knew I had to get the cleaned up & make them work.

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

Looking good JWall!

The amber lenses look so much better.

Thank you! It's coming along.

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Originally Posted by Keith Seymore

Agree. Our '75 had those same caps.

Truck looks great!

Have you seen my build/intro thread (linked below)? I did something very similar, interior wise, to what you are doing.

K

Thanks Keith!

I read all thru your interior swap before I started mine... it helped me decide on black for sure.

Keith Seymore · 03-26-2013, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by JWall

Thanks Keith!

I read all thru your interior swap before I started mine... it helped me decide on black for sure.

Excellent. Glad to be of some help.

K

JWall · 03-26-2013, 04:01 PM

Keith you are always full of helpful knowledge... We Thank you!

77BBGMC · 03-29-2013, 12:34 AM

Nice improvements to a great looking pickup!
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JWall · 03-31-2013, 04:21 PM

Interior is pretty much done now... just need a few touch ups & some caps for the shoulder belt holes...

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JWall · 03-31-2013, 04:23 PM

I've been working on the 76 at my Dads shop for space purposes... I needed to get some stuff out of the attic today at my house and had a drive way full of Chevy's....

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MTCK · 03-31-2013, 04:27 PM

That's a good problem to have!
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**lolife99** · 03-31-2013, 05:24 PM

I really like that red 88-98 in your driveway!

72BlckButy · 03-31-2013, 09:19 PM

Nice work on the 76!
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Dalaigh · 03-31-2013, 09:28 PM

The 75 is a beautiful truck, I like the direction you're taking it. I love the stock lowered look.

JWall · 04-01-2013, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by MTCK

That's a good problem to have!
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Yes it is! My insurance companies love me having all these trucks too.

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Originally Posted by lolife99

I really like that red 88-98 in your driveway!

Thank you... it's my not so daily driver.

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

Nice work on the 76!
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Thanks Nate!

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Originally Posted by Dalaigh

The 75 is a beautiful truck, I like the direction you're taking it. I love the stock lowered look.

Thank you!

aggie91 · 04-01-2013, 11:27 AM

The 76 looks good, nice, clean and simple!

The blue one in the driveway looks good too...

mattcrp1 · 04-02-2013, 08:52 AM

Cant believe I missed this one. Sorry to hear about your dad. Who did the seat cover? It looks to good to be a sore bought one. Truck is looking sharp!

JWall · 04-02-2013, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by mattcrp1

Cant believe I missed this one. Sorry to hear about your dad. Who did the seat cover? It looks to good to be a sore bought one. Truck is looking sharp!

Thank you!
The I bought the seat from my buddy (member Low1Ton) already done.
It was proffesionally covered. It looks great & very comfy too.

72BlckButy · 04-02-2013, 01:26 PM

What shows are you planning on hitting this year?

Any up this way?

JWall · 04-02-2013, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

What shows are you planning on hitting this year?

Any up this way?

Not sure yet. I'd like to get up to Street Machine in Springfield or are they having the all truck nationals show this year?

Honestly I'd like to sell the 72 & run around in the 76 for this season but I havent advertised it or anything because of a work project has me working every other weekend til end of April... then I'll be free on the weekends again

Let me know if there are any other good shows up that direction that I should consider.

72BlckButy · 04-02-2013, 01:43 PM

I think the truck show will be a go for 2013 but you should contact is2blu on the board. Gaileen will be able to give you the specifics. Or check out www.alltrucknats.com

The first week of May is the Magic Dragon Street Meet in Lake Ozark, MO. This year they are capping the entrants to 1,100 as they are running out of room. It's a decent show. Gearys5600 came up last year with some of his crew. I "think" he's planning on coming back. You can search for Magic Dragon on Google and it will bring it up.

JWall · 04-02-2013, 01:51 PM

Thanks...I will keep an eye out for both those shows.

That Magic Dragon show looks like a good & big show.

03-25-2013, 10:40 AM	#52
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Re: 1 Owner 1976 SWB Those caps and rings are going to look great. I agree, the amber lens looks much better. __________________ Karl 1965 Chevy Stepside(Grandpa's Old Blue) and (July 2015 Shop Build!)(2020, the Saga Continues) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372424 The LST Challenge: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7812257 Korbin's 1st Square: "Sunburn" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418618 1985 GMC Sierra: "White Trash", Korbin's 2nd now... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632305 Henry - 1984 Chevrolet, Owen's 1st Square

03-25-2013, 12:33 PM	#53
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: 1 Owner 1976 SWB Are those original center caps for the truck? I've seen them before and always wondered what the application was. (I thought they were caprice center caps) This is the style that is more common,... Attached Images __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

03-25-2013, 02:10 PM	#56
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: 1 Owner 1976 SWB Looking good JWall! The amber lenses look so much better. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

03-26-2013, 04:01 PM	#60
JWall Frequent Flyer Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 2,258	Re: 1 Owner 1976 SWB Keith you are always full of helpful knowledge... We Thank you! __________________ - Justin 76 SWB C-10 - 98 SWB C1500 (x2) 1 Owner 1976 SWB

03-29-2013, 12:34 AM	#61
77BBGMC Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 357	Re: 1 Owner 1976 SWB Nice improvements to a great looking pickup! Posted via Mobile Device

03-31-2013, 04:21 PM	#62
JWall Frequent Flyer Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 2,258	Re: 1 Owner 1976 SWB Interior is pretty much done now... just need a few touch ups & some caps for the shoulder belt holes... __________________ - Justin 76 SWB C-10 - 98 SWB C1500 (x2) 1 Owner 1976 SWB

03-31-2013, 04:23 PM	#63
JWall Frequent Flyer Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 2,258	Re: 1 Owner 1976 SWB I've been working on the 76 at my Dads shop for space purposes... I needed to get some stuff out of the attic today at my house and had a drive way full of Chevy's.... __________________ - Justin 76 SWB C-10 - 98 SWB C1500 (x2) 1 Owner 1976 SWB

03-31-2013, 04:27 PM	#64
MTCK Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Fairbanks, AK Posts: 1,830	Re: 1 Owner 1976 SWB That's a good problem to have! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ -Marcus 1991 V3500 L29 454 4L80E NP205 D60/14 Bolt 4.56's 1984 K30 292 TH400 NP205 D60/14 Bolt 4.56's flat bed 7'6" Meyer Plow 2022 Silverado 3500 L8T Project Daily Driver Project Heavy Hauler Project Plow Truck

03-31-2013, 05:24 PM	#65
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: 1 Owner 1976 SWB I really like that red 88-98 in your driveway! __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

03-31-2013, 09:19 PM	#66
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: 1 Owner 1976 SWB Nice work on the 76! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

03-31-2013, 09:28 PM	#67
Dalaigh Canadian Trucker Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Sarnia, ont canada Posts: 648	Re: 1 Owner 1976 SWB The 75 is a beautiful truck, I like the direction you're taking it. I love the stock lowered look. __________________ 2020 Silverado Trail Boss - 6.2/10spd

04-01-2013, 11:27 AM	#69
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Re: 1 Owner 1976 SWB The 76 looks good, nice, clean and simple! The blue one in the driveway looks good too... __________________ Karl 1965 Chevy Stepside(Grandpa's Old Blue) and (July 2015 Shop Build!)(2020, the Saga Continues) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372424 The LST Challenge: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7812257 Korbin's 1st Square: "Sunburn" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418618 1985 GMC Sierra: "White Trash", Korbin's 2nd now... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632305 Henry - 1984 Chevrolet, Owen's 1st Square

04-02-2013, 08:52 AM	#70
mattcrp1 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mountain House, CA Posts: 555	Re: 1 Owner 1976 SWB Cant believe I missed this one. Sorry to hear about your dad. Who did the seat cover? It looks to good to be a sore bought one. Truck is looking sharp!

04-02-2013, 01:26 PM	#72
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: 1 Owner 1976 SWB What shows are you planning on hitting this year? Any up this way? __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

04-02-2013, 01:43 PM	#74
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: 1 Owner 1976 SWB I think the truck show will be a go for 2013 but you should contact is2blu on the board. Gaileen will be able to give you the specifics. Or check out www.alltrucknats.com The first week of May is the Magic Dragon Street Meet in Lake Ozark, MO. This year they are capping the entrants to 1,100 as they are running out of room. It's a decent show. Gearys5600 came up last year with some of his crew. I "think" he's planning on coming back. You can search for Magic Dragon on Google and it will bring it up. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)



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04-02-2013, 01:51 PM	#75
JWall Frequent Flyer Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 2,258	Re: 1 Owner 1976 SWB Thanks...I will keep an eye out for both those shows. That Magic Dragon show looks like a good & big show. __________________ - Justin 76 SWB C-10 - 98 SWB C1500 (x2) 1 Owner 1976 SWB

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