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my67chevytruck · 02-17-2010, 09:20 AM

nice progress Gene!

Gene · 03-09-2010, 02:47 PM

Well, I finally delivered my truck to my paint guy. He's going to sandblast the cab, install new rockers and cab supports and paint it Red and white and also spray a red bedliner in, i'll get pics as soon as he makes some progress.

Gene · 08-12-2010, 12:37 PM

Well, camera crapped out on me, but my body man is just now wrapping up my cab getting ready for paint. Had to also replace both cab corners and he remove rust on kick panels. It sure has seemed like a long time since I delivered it to him, but I want it right when it's done, he's rhino lining the whole bottom of cab and bed and inner fenders so I cant wait to get her back!

Gene · 08-30-2010, 12:57 PM

Just got my seat back from my upholstery guy, seat turned out much better than I thought it would.

**71blksuper4x4** · 08-31-2010, 11:15 PM

Looking good Gene, what combo you going with again? You going red/white? Trevor

Gene · 09-01-2010, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by 71blksuper4x4

Looking good Gene, what combo you going with again? You going red/white? Trevor

Yep, i've been back and forth on what color combo to go with and finally decided with the red/white, definitely going to stay with the 2 tone if I ever get my truck back from the shop that is!

Gene · 01-06-2011, 05:46 PM

My body guy is almost finished with my cab now, he just has to undercoat under cab and I can pick it up. Torch Red and GM white turned out very nice, he even installed a cargo light for me. Will post pics if I can get em off my phone!

swamp rat · 01-06-2011, 07:50 PM

Sweet build!!

MikeJones16 · 01-08-2011, 06:22 PM

Looks great!

1985-GMC · 01-09-2011, 01:07 AM

Nice! Did the factory wrap the white around the back of the cab on that body style?

Gene · 01-10-2011, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by 1985-GMC

Nice! Did the factory wrap the white around the back of the cab on that body style?

I don't believe so, my truck had originall paint before and it stopped right past the bed. But it looks cool?

1985-GMC · 01-11-2011, 01:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Gene

I don't believe so, my truck had originall paint before and it stopped right past the bed. But it looks cool?

I didn't think so, but I really like the way that looks. You've got me thinking about doing it that way on my truck now.

Gene · 01-11-2011, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by 1985-GMC

I didn't think so, but I really like the way that looks. You've got me thinking about doing it that way on my truck now.

Yeah, he wasnt sure how far it wrapped, and he said he already had it all taped off so he went ahead and sprayed it all white, he said he'd tape off and spray the middle red if I wanted, but I said no, kinda like it!

Gene · 01-11-2011, 03:59 PM

A few more today when I picked it up.Sorry if they are too big, no idea how to resize them

Gene · 01-11-2011, 04:06 PM

A few more today when I picked it up.Sorry if they are too big, no idea how to resize them

sdailey · 01-11-2011, 04:45 PM

Looking good Gene. You're making some killer progress. Keep up the good work.

Gene · 01-11-2011, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by sdailey

Looking good Gene. You're making some killer progress. Keep up the good work.

Thanks, just took a peek at yours and it looks like your cab might have been in as good of shape as mine was!

I had to replace both cab corners, inner and outer rockers, and all 4 cab supports! I'm excited to get my interior in, I started mounting a few small items, and I took another look at my interior wiring harness. Needless to say, I think i'm gonna have to shell out the 300 bucks to go with a new setup. The old one has too many splices and pigtails for me to be comfortable to run again. Oh, and it would seem that one of my rear frame rails is bent slightly and it didnt show up until my cab was mounted, so i'll be taking her to my frame guy to get un-bent.

Gene · 01-11-2011, 05:59 PM

I was so relieved when I got her home to see that she fit(barely) in my 2 car garage

You can see my bed in the background, hopefully my guy will be able to get started on it pretty soon. I pick up my doors tomorrow.

lycominghunter · 01-11-2011, 10:39 PM

Man, that looks so good. I bet you're real stoked. Keep it up

fencepost · 01-12-2011, 09:20 PM

Look'n great. You'll love those tires i got a set of 33" on my 94 daily driver and I really like'm.

okcdan69 · 01-23-2011, 09:44 AM

hi, that seat looks great, very similar to mine. i was wondering who your upholstery guy was, i'd like to have him do my seat.

Gene · 01-23-2011, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by okcdan69

hi, that seat looks great, very similar to mine. i was wondering who your upholstery guy was, i'd like to have him do my seat.

I'll PM him your name, note: he installed a pre made cover that I bought from Kenny's Trucks in Mounds, OK. But he did one hell of a job on th eold salvage yard seat I gave him. He rebuilt the padding and even painted and put the stock appearing burlap rear cover on.

1malo68 · 01-23-2011, 06:48 PM

Looks good Gene ... Can't wait to see it done!

1malo68 · 01-23-2011, 06:53 PM

BTW ... You're gonna love those tires. I've had 'em on 4 4wds and wouldn't have anything else. If they look a just little low on air pressure, they probably have 2-3 lbs in them

**71blksuper4x4** · 01-24-2011, 09:15 AM

Looking great Gene. It has come a long way. Trevor

02-17-2010, 09:20 AM	#51
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03-09-2010, 02:47 PM	#52
Gene Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Muskogee, Oklahoma Posts: 2,914	Re: Gene's shorty 4x4 conversion Well, I finally delivered my truck to my paint guy. He's going to sandblast the cab, install new rockers and cab supports and paint it Red and white and also spray a red bedliner in, i'll get pics as soon as he makes some progress.

08-12-2010, 12:37 PM	#53
Gene Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Muskogee, Oklahoma Posts: 2,914	Re: Gene's shorty 4x4 conversion Well, camera crapped out on me, but my body man is just now wrapping up my cab getting ready for paint. Had to also replace both cab corners and he remove rust on kick panels. It sure has seemed like a long time since I delivered it to him, but I want it right when it's done, he's rhino lining the whole bottom of cab and bed and inner fenders so I cant wait to get her back!

08-30-2010, 12:57 PM	#54
Gene Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Muskogee, Oklahoma Posts: 2,914	Re: Gene's shorty 4x4 conversion Just got my seat back from my upholstery guy, seat turned out much better than I thought it would. Attached Images

08-31-2010, 11:15 PM	#55
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,156	Re: Gene's shorty 4x4 conversion Looking good Gene, what combo you going with again? You going red/white? Trevor __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

01-06-2011, 05:46 PM	#57
Gene Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Muskogee, Oklahoma Posts: 2,914	Re: Gene's shorty 4x4 conversion My body guy is almost finished with my cab now, he just has to undercoat under cab and I can pick it up. Torch Red and GM white turned out very nice, he even installed a cargo light for me. Will post pics if I can get em off my phone! Last edited by Gene; 01-06-2011 at 05:59 PM.

01-06-2011, 07:50 PM	#58
swamp rat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Spanaway Posts: 8,451	Re: Gene's shorty 4x4 conversion Sweet build!! __________________ Mike. Swamp Rat build thread : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=595019 72 3/4T 4X4 4" BDS Lift 33" BFG's

01-08-2011, 06:22 PM	#59
MikeJones16 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Saskatoon, SK Posts: 244	Re: Gene's shorty 4x4 conversion Looks great! __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=429098

01-09-2011, 01:07 AM	#60
1985-GMC Chevy Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canyon Lake Texas Posts: 2,024	Re: Gene's shorty 4x4 conversion Nice! Did the factory wrap the white around the back of the cab on that body style? __________________ Tony 1985 GMC K2500 restoration Project: Rust, White & Blue 1989 Chevy R3500 CC Cummins & 4X4 swap some day... 1989 Burb (D60, 14BFF, 12V, NV4500, NP205, 37" tires in progress)

01-11-2011, 03:59 PM	#64
Gene Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Muskogee, Oklahoma Posts: 2,914	Re: Gene's shorty 4x4 conversion A few more today when I picked it up.Sorry if they are too big, no idea how to resize them

01-11-2011, 04:06 PM	#65
Gene Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Muskogee, Oklahoma Posts: 2,914	Re: Gene's shorty 4x4 conversion A few more today when I picked it up.Sorry if they are too big, no idea how to resize them

01-11-2011, 04:45 PM	#66
sdailey The Few, The Proud Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground, Georgia Posts: 1,830	Re: Gene's shorty 4x4 conversion Looking good Gene. You're making some killer progress. Keep up the good work. __________________ Shannon

01-11-2011, 05:59 PM	#68
Gene Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Muskogee, Oklahoma Posts: 2,914	Re: Gene's shorty 4x4 conversion I was so relieved when I got her home to see that she fit(barely) in my 2 car garage You can see my bed in the background, hopefully my guy will be able to get started on it pretty soon. I pick up my doors tomorrow. Last edited by Gene; 01-11-2011 at 06:01 PM.

01-11-2011, 10:39 PM	#69
lycominghunter Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Kimberton, Pennsylvania Posts: 53	Re: Gene's shorty 4x4 conversion Man, that looks so good. I bet you're real stoked. Keep it up

01-12-2011, 09:20 PM	#70
fencepost Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Hamilton, AL Posts: 189	Re: Gene's shorty 4x4 conversion Look'n great. You'll love those tires i got a set of 33" on my 94 daily driver and I really like'm.



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01-23-2011, 09:44 AM	#71
okcdan69 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Mustang, OK Posts: 16	Re: Gene's shorty 4x4 conversion hi, that seat looks great, very similar to mine. i was wondering who your upholstery guy was, i'd like to have him do my seat. __________________ 1969 Chevrolet Custom, 1/2 ton, 6 lug wheels, faded red. In need of maroon interior pieces.

01-23-2011, 06:48 PM	#73
1malo68 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lost Wages, NV Posts: 201	Re: Gene's shorty 4x4 conversion Looks good Gene ... Can't wait to see it done! __________________ 1968 K10/30 *Frame Off Project "Overkill"* My 5 year, $30,000.00 toy

01-23-2011, 06:53 PM	#74
1malo68 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lost Wages, NV Posts: 201	Re: Gene's shorty 4x4 conversion BTW ... You're gonna love those tires. I've had 'em on 4 4wds and wouldn't have anything else. If they look a just little low on air pressure, they probably have 2-3 lbs in them __________________ 1968 K10/30 *Frame Off Project "Overkill"* My 5 year, $30,000.00 toy

01-24-2011, 09:15 AM	#75
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,156	Re: Gene's shorty 4x4 conversion Looking great Gene. It has come a long way. Trevor __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

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