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russellmalcolm · 10-05-2012, 05:45 AM

I finished inside my cab today; dash - wooden bezel, wooden clock/radio holder, new knobs, handle for glove compartment (old harley davidson bolt), rubber door lining installed one side, new seat belts installed, A/C vents painted and reinstalled, and GMC door sill plates installed.

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JRANGER · 10-05-2012, 09:14 AM

looks great!

russellmalcolm · 10-05-2012, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by JRANGER

looks great!

Thanks! Looking to finish it up for driving in the next week!

1965Project · 10-05-2012, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by ozzyman

Won't be much progress for a few months, I'm playing in the giant sand box on the other side of the world

Thank you.

piratexpress1369a · 10-06-2012, 11:53 AM

nice job looks killer

luvbowties · 10-06-2012, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by kieth

Nice Truck, love to see old gmcs in process. I have a 66, here is what my dash looked like after we finished it. Kieth

how it looked http://kieth.smugmug.com/Trucks/66-G...5370&k=qBsq92W

how it looked after: http://kieth.smugmug.com/Trucks/66-G...5370&k=qBsq92W

it is a stock dash with stock gauges, just jazzed up a little. Kieth

Keep up the good work.

Kieth, didn't you show us the same pic twice? or could it just be me--I'm old & gettin' older

luvbowties · 10-06-2012, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by russellmalcolm

Thanks! Looking to finish it up for driving in the next week!

Russell, love the looks of the cool wood. And the bolts just add more to the good looks! Enjoy your work!

russellmalcolm · 10-07-2012, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by piratexpress1369a

nice job looks killer

Thanks! appreciate the support.
cheers

russellmalcolm · 10-07-2012, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by luvbowties

Russell, love the looks of the cool wood. And the bolts just add more to the good looks! Enjoy your work!

Thanks! I am very excited to get the truck on the road, I hope as early as wednesday!

cheers.

kieth · 10-08-2012, 09:26 AM

Guess you were right I did post the same picture twice...

here is the one it was supposed to be.

http://kieth.smugmug.com/Trucks/66-G...8658&k=X8WmmMg

and this is a final installed view.

http://kieth.smugmug.com/Trucks/66-G...GkFPB&lb=1&s=A

luvbowties · 10-08-2012, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by kieth

Guess you were right I did post the same picture twice...

here is the one it was supposed to be.

http://kieth.smugmug.com/Trucks/66-G...8658&k=X8WmmMg

and this is a final installed view.

http://kieth.smugmug.com/Trucks/66-G...GkFPB&lb=1&s=A

That surely looks nice. Keep up the good work....plus, seeing the difference renews my faith in old age...

russellmalcolm · 10-09-2012, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by luvbowties

That surely looks nice. Keep up the good work....plus, seeing the difference renews my faith in old age...

lol! Thanks, comments like that keep me renewed!!!

russellmalcolm · 10-09-2012, 11:48 AM

Got the seats all reinstalled. Replaced the bolts on the inside door panel, and put the front bumper back on after having it re-chromed! Sent the front grille to get sandblasted and then painted a matte-black, it was just more affordable than having it de/re-chromed.

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piratexpress1369a · 10-10-2012, 10:17 AM

what was the cost to rechrome over there

glos55 · 10-10-2012, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by russellmalcolm

Got the seats all reinstalled. Replaced the bolts on the inside door panel, and put the front bumper back on after having it re-chromed! Sent the front grille to get sandblasted and then painted a matte-black, it was just more affordable than having it de/re-chromed.

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Looks like a good time to paint the white accent band that surrounds the grille

russellmalcolm · 10-12-2012, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by glos55

Looks like a good time to paint the white accent band that surrounds the grille

Not sure what accent band your referencing? Please explain?
cheers

russellmalcolm · 10-13-2012, 12:03 PM

After not getting the grille de-chromed, I consulted some of you in this forum and heard back from Mark regarding what I should do.

So, I took out the grinder and started in on the chrome! It is not easy that is for sure. After several hours of grinding I started having second thoughts about the task, I went from grinder to sander and back again several times; at times the chrome came off easily and at times it just did not want to come off! You can see that it looks a bit rough, I actually like the look now, but not sure if it will begin to rust up on me. I got it to where I can live with it for the time being, and gave it a good cleaning and clear coat.

I will probably leave it for a few weeks and then tackle it again, or just give in and pay the money ($340) to have it de-chromed and re-chromed!
No, don't think so! smile. Here are some pics of the work I did today; got the letters on, the grille on the truck, took off the mirrors and cleaned them and repainted them... not a bad day!

russell

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piratexpress1369a · 10-14-2012, 11:01 AM

that looks cool

russellmalcolm · 10-15-2012, 01:45 AM

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Originally Posted by piratexpress1369a

that looks cool

Thanks Piratexpress. I drove the truck to work today! I can see it from the window! Nice. Looking to drive it up to dubai-bike-week festivities this coming weekend.

Regards,
russell

kieth · 10-15-2012, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by glos55

Looks like a good time to paint the white accent band that surrounds the grille

GMC's did not have the white accent band around the grill surround like chevys did. Kieth

russellmalcolm · 10-15-2012, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by kieth

GMC's did not have the white accent band around the grill surround like chevys did. Kieth

Ok, that is why I was confused when I did not see any white accent band. Thanks.

Russell

russellmalcolm · 10-16-2012, 01:53 PM

My first drive in months, went to work and then to gas station.

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1963c-10 · 10-16-2012, 02:08 PM

Great looking project.

glos55 · 10-16-2012, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by kieth

GMC's did not have the white accent band around the grill surround like chevys did. Kieth

Thanks! I did not know that!

10-05-2012, 05:45 AM	#51
russellmalcolm Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: UAE Posts: 85	Re: 1966 GMC Truck Project I finished inside my cab today; dash - wooden bezel, wooden clock/radio holder, new knobs, handle for glove compartment (old harley davidson bolt), rubber door lining installed one side, new seat belts installed, A/C vents painted and reinstalled, and GMC door sill plates installed.

10-05-2012, 09:14 AM	#52
JRANGER Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 3,595	Re: 1966 GMC Truck Project looks great! __________________ PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULIN http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=306320 Gemini - 1978 GMC C15 High Sierra - 305 c/e - Given to Mother Electra - 1967 Mustang Coupe - 302/w 3 speed Build Chyna - 1968 Chevy C20 Long Stepper

10-06-2012, 11:53 AM	#55
piratexpress1369a Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Selkirk Ontario Canada Posts: 1,141	Re: 1966 GMC Truck Project nice job looks killer __________________ My 63 GMC Panel Slow Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post5457281 63

10-08-2012, 09:26 AM	#60
kieth Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 1,925	Re: 1966 GMC Truck Project Guess you were right I did post the same picture twice... here is the one it was supposed to be. http://kieth.smugmug.com/Trucks/66-G...8658&k=X8WmmMg and this is a final installed view. http://kieth.smugmug.com/Trucks/66-G...GkFPB&lb=1&s=A

10-09-2012, 11:48 AM	#63
russellmalcolm Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: UAE Posts: 85	Re: 1966 GMC Truck Project Got the seats all reinstalled. Replaced the bolts on the inside door panel, and put the front bumper back on after having it re-chromed! Sent the front grille to get sandblasted and then painted a matte-black, it was just more affordable than having it de/re-chromed.

10-10-2012, 10:17 AM	#64
piratexpress1369a Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Selkirk Ontario Canada Posts: 1,141	Re: 1966 GMC Truck Project what was the cost to rechrome over there __________________ My 63 GMC Panel Slow Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post5457281 63

10-13-2012, 12:03 PM	#67
russellmalcolm Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: UAE Posts: 85	Re: 1966 GMC Truck Project After not getting the grille de-chromed, I consulted some of you in this forum and heard back from Mark regarding what I should do. So, I took out the grinder and started in on the chrome! It is not easy that is for sure. After several hours of grinding I started having second thoughts about the task, I went from grinder to sander and back again several times; at times the chrome came off easily and at times it just did not want to come off! You can see that it looks a bit rough, I actually like the look now, but not sure if it will begin to rust up on me. I got it to where I can live with it for the time being, and gave it a good cleaning and clear coat. I will probably leave it for a few weeks and then tackle it again, or just give in and pay the money ($340) to have it de-chromed and re-chromed! No, don't think so! smile. Here are some pics of the work I did today; got the letters on, the grille on the truck, took off the mirrors and cleaned them and repainted them... not a bad day! russell Attachment 997851 Attachment 997852 Attached Images

10-13-2012, 12:17 PM	#68
russellmalcolm Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: UAE Posts: 85	Re: 1966 GMC Truck Project

10-14-2012, 11:01 AM	#69
piratexpress1369a Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Selkirk Ontario Canada Posts: 1,141	Re: 1966 GMC Truck Project that looks cool __________________ My 63 GMC Panel Slow Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post5457281 63

10-16-2012, 01:53 PM	#73
russellmalcolm Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: UAE Posts: 85	Re: 1966 GMC Truck Project My first drive in months, went to work and then to gas station.

10-16-2012, 02:08 PM	#74
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