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Old 09-02-2023, 10:47 PM   #901
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Re: My 1970 GMC “Project Splice”

It's great when you find a truck that is so well done and resembles what we want for our trucks. Definitely inspiring for sure.

I hope everything goes well with your new baby entering this world, as well as your wife Kyle. You're a blessed man!

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Old 09-03-2023, 11:37 AM   #902
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It's great when you find a truck that is so well done and resembles what we want for our trucks. Definitely inspiring for sure.

I hope everything goes well with your new baby entering this world, as well as your wife Kyle. You're a blessed man!

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Old 09-03-2023, 07:59 PM   #903
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My awesome wife told me to go work on my truck this afternoon even though we are less than a week from the due date. It was nice to get out and get something accomplished, even though it was not a very fun job. I went at the inside of the firewall with a wire wheel to get ready for primer. I almost got the driver side complete. There are some spots that I need a smaller wire brush attachment to reach but other than that, it's pretty well there.
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Old 09-03-2023, 09:43 PM   #904
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Looks Great.
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Old 09-04-2023, 07:19 PM   #905
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Two days in a row! Now I'm just feeling spoiled
I got the passenger side all stripped down as well. Next step will be filler and seam seal on dash and firewall.
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Old 09-04-2023, 07:31 PM   #906
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I have just noticed that my stereo box for behind my seat may need to be re-planned out a little bit. My pressboard has expanded and since the metal frame obviously isn't, it has got some pretty warped spots in it. Now I have to come up with a new substrate that will work. Might have to use sheet metal as I can't be much thicker than 1/8".
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Old 09-07-2023, 10:00 PM   #907
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Well today was baby day. Lochlan Werner was born at 9:43 AM. Weighing in at 7 lbs 5 oz with a length of 21". Both baby and mom are doing well.
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Old 09-10-2023, 08:47 PM   #908
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Well today was baby day. Lochlan Werner was born at 9:43 AM. Weighing in at 7 lbs 5 oz with a length of 21". Both baby and mom are doing well.


Just seeing this.

Hope You and Mom of Lochlan are doing well
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Old 09-10-2023, 09:20 PM   #909
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Just seeing this.

Hope You and Mom of Lochlan are doing well
Yes we are. Thanks. He's been sleeping very good so that is nice.
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Old 09-11-2023, 07:33 PM   #910
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I managed to sneak out for an hour today and started the filler process on the top of the dash. I got the marglass done and am now ready for lightweight filler.
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Old 09-12-2023, 09:03 AM   #911
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Good work but Congratulations on your new baby!!!
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Old 09-12-2023, 12:23 PM   #912
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Old 09-13-2023, 01:06 PM   #913
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Congrats Kyle. I haven't kept up here or Instagram to see your progress.

Congrats on the baby. Glad to hear both baby and mom are doing well.
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Old 09-13-2023, 02:40 PM   #914
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Congrats Kyle. I haven't kept up here or Instagram to see your progress.

Congrats on the baby. Glad to hear both baby and mom are doing well.
Thank you! I haven't really been keeping on on Instagram lately. I should post some of my progress there soon.
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Old 09-16-2023, 08:56 PM   #915
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I have found the time to get a bit more filler done on the dashboard over the last couple days. It is coming along nicely.
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Old 09-17-2023, 07:34 PM   #916
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More progress made on the dash today. I also took the GMC lettering I had cut out of the fender emblem and ground it down so it was thin and sleek. I'm still toying with the idea of using these on the dash where I removed the speaker grill. I would paint the letters the same colour as the dash so that it would be subtle. Any thoughts on this?
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Old 10-04-2023, 11:53 PM   #917
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So a couple weekends ago, I made a trip out to the wrecker to get the steering column bracket that my brother stole from me. Haha guess he lost his. Anyway, I found this very nice straight upper grille moulding that I needed very badly as mine is trashed. I didn't want to play around with aftermarket parts and this piece has been very elusive up till now. I was glad to score it for $40 even though I had to take the whole mangled grille as I had no way to seperate them out there.

I also ordered a new set of defrost vents so I can make sure they fit properly in the dash. They seem to be the wrong radius in the corners but there is a pretty good chance that is just how they are. I have done some fine sanding on the passenger one to get it fitting better and am happy with the result. Might do a bit more touch ups on it and then I can repeat for the drivers side.
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Old 10-06-2023, 11:56 AM   #918
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More progress made on the dash today. I also took the GMC lettering I had cut out of the fender emblem and ground it down so it was thin and sleek. I'm still toying with the idea of using these on the dash where I removed the speaker grill. I would paint the letters the same colour as the dash so that it would be subtle. Any thoughts on this?
I think that looks sweet, Painted the same color as the dash would make it look embossed. Subtle details are fun Nice work on your truck!
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I think that looks sweet, Painted the same color as the dash would make it look embossed. Subtle details are fun Nice work on your truck!
Thanks! I agree small detail are fun.
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I got the defrost vents fitting better than factory now. I had to do some sanding on the corners of them and adjusting of the flanges but they fit very nice and tight now. I also finished sanding the last of the filler on the dash and am ready for primer on that area now. I also wanted to fix a defect in the weatherstrip flange on my driver door. For some reason it got substantially wider at the front corner and I didn't want any issues went fitting the weatherstrip so I took care of that issue.
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Old 10-14-2023, 09:34 PM   #921
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I picked up these "Custom/10" fender badges after realising the "custom" font matches the flimsy little plastic badge that goes on the glove box door exactly. If I modify these badges the same way I modified the "GMC" fender badge, I can re-create the glove box emblem in metal instead of the lame plastic one. Yes it will be a bit larger but I believe it will look awesome!
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I picked up these "Custom/10" fender badges after realising the "custom" font matches the flimsy little plastic badge that goes on the glove box door exactly. If I modify these badges the same way I modified the "GMC" fender badge, I can re-create the glove box emblem in metal instead of the lame plastic one. Yes it will be a bit larger but I believe it will look awesome!
I think that’s a pretty cool idea! Cant wait to see how it turns out
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I think that’s a pretty cool idea! Cant wait to see how it turns out
Thanks. I got started on it this afternoon. I think it's looking pretty killer so far.
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Old 10-16-2023, 01:55 PM   #924
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that's looking great sanded down. I never considered that as an option. well done! I have a couple of those badges laying around. new option ideas have opened up
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that's looking great sanded down. I never considered that as an option. well done! I have a couple of those badges laying around. new option ideas have opened up
Haha thanks. Good luck on yours. I'm finding it difficult to hold on to the small pieces while grinding them.
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