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OK, got back from vacation/holiday on January 2nd and waiting for me was a "new" steering wheel that my buddy John (Johns 66) sent me. He knew I had been looking for a good wheel to restore and he said he had one he would send me. I got it and it was exactly what I wanted...not a ton of damage and a deluxe wheel to boot!
Thanks again John! I think I am going to get PC-7 epoxy to repair the wheel and send the chrome off to get re-chromed. Should be awesome! Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device |
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Andy...You are quite welcome...Im sure its gonna look great when you get it restored....
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I have been looking for a Vintage 1965 GA plate for my truck. I have seen many, but none with the correct county code. I could register any county code, but wanted one for the county I grew up in and currently live in Chatham County. The correct county code is 3....Found one last night...and bought it! Should have it by the end of the week (I think). Can't decide whether to restore it or leave it as is. Leaning towards leaving as is. It is in good shape, but will clean it up some when I receive it.
I am happy with this find. I think it will look great on the back of the truck. The websites I found are www.tagdr.com (many states offered) and www.georgiaplates.com and for SC, FL, NC, VA residents...www.scplates.com. |
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Im glad you were able to get this nice piece for your truck...gonna look sharp!!!! BTW Got my clock in today.....now just the tach Im waiting on |
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A couple of the links above restore them...I was told $110 for a plate. I googled restoring them, watched a few videos...I might try it myself, but I am sure I can't do as good as they would. Awesome about the clock. I bought one this morning...NOS, but said it had something rattling inside, so mine will be a project, but the price was right...hopefully I can repair it. I don't want to drop a quartz movement in it or maybe I will install it and not worry about it working (probably not) ![]() |
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Im sure its gonna look good...Only issue on the one we talked about and I bought is I think we may have to drill the face so that the clock adjustment knob shaft will come through the panel so as to be able to adjust the time.
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You are correct. So when you send me your gauge cluster send both the old face and the new. I will use the old as a template for the new. That way, it should be easier. I have some good acrylic drill bits, so should get a good hole with no chipping.
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Sounds good...Im gonna send you both my clusters...One is apart and the other complete. This will allow you to use what you think is best....we may can get rid of the factory tach as well Plus Im sending you some window crank handles, some felt lining that attaches to the door...where your arm rests...and a few other things...cant remember now what all is on the box.....getting old..lol
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That plate is sweet! I found a 63 tag over a year ago that was from Bartow County (28), but I'm still searching for a tag with the correct county code for Cherokee County (35). I didn't restore it because it was in pretty decent shape and it matches the rest of the truck lol
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Thanks Christian! I agree, I will probably keep the plate as is. It will match my truck pretty good, since it is not nor will ever be a show truck.
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Picked up this NOS clock today...hopefully I can make it work in the gauge cluster like I want to.
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Wow that wheel is in great shape.. I'm sure it will look awesome when restored... great build.
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Nice build!
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Took my bench seat out today...found something interesting on the middle seat belt... Glad I was planning to upgrade the belts anyway. Nice heavy duty hook though.
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That is too funny...never know what you are gonna find when you start taking things apart.
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Nope, never know! At least I found out I have the custom cab bench seat. Going to replace the foam and cover before it goes back in the truck.
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That is a funny surprise to find. At least you got a very nice hook out of it. LOL. These trucks are a time capsule from a different era when you made do with what you had laying around.
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Funny thing about the hook is that it makes you wonder what the person was thinking....did they really think it would work, or did they do it just to get by.
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OK, got the carpet pulled out today and found ZERO rust.
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Lookin good man
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