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Gene · 01-26-2011, 12:48 PM

Got my fatmat installed, 50 ft. barely covered what I needed, i'm really wanting to install my carpet but i'm going to wait until i'm finished with the wiring.

Gene · 01-26-2011, 03:55 PM

Couldnt wait, set the carpet and seat in so I could cut my holes in carpet.

sdailey · 01-26-2011, 05:02 PM

It's starting to all come together now. It looks great bud. What are you plans for the kick panel area, carpet as well?

Gene · 01-26-2011, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by sdailey

It's starting to all come together now. It looks great bud. What are you plans for the kick panel area, carpet as well?

Yeah, I talked to my guy that I got the carpet from and he said that the same company makes kick panels and door bottom panels that match exactly.

**71blksuper4x4** · 02-15-2011, 08:53 PM

Gene, how's the progress coming? Trevor

nick70 · 02-16-2011, 02:47 PM

I love it! Excellent choice with the colors! Where did you buy the brake lines from? That is a good FYI about the '71/'72 difference in length. I didn't know that.

Gene · 02-17-2011, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by 71blksuper4x4

Gene, how's the progress coming? Trevor

Slowly but surely, getting my truck back from paint. Gotta get a buddy to help me put my doors on, i'm scared i'll scratch them up. Gonna have my paint guy install the roof drip moulding I scored at my local salvage yard.

Gene · 02-17-2011, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by nick70

I love it! Excellent choice with the colors! Where did you buy the brake lines from? That is a good FYI about the '71/'72 difference in length. I didn't know that.

Thanks! I ordered mine from Inline Tube. They fit very vell, but have NO instructions whatsoever...

Gene · 02-17-2011, 07:03 PM

Got the fenders and grill on today.

Gene · 02-17-2011, 07:04 PM

Grill

nick70 · 02-17-2011, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Gene

Thanks! I ordered mine from Inline Tube. They fit very vell, but have NO instructions whatsoever...

Thanks for the brake line info. The truck just keeps looking better and better.

Gene · 02-18-2011, 11:35 PM

Found out the hard way that I should have installed the doors before putting the front clip on

swamp rat · 02-18-2011, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Gene

Found out the hard way that I should have installed the doors before putting the front clip on

Hey at least some good does come out of it, we learned what not to do when its are turn.. At least its correctable!

1985-GMC · 02-19-2011, 12:15 AM

Lookin really good Gene! You want to come work on mine?

Gene · 02-19-2011, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by 1985-GMC

Lookin really good Gene! You want to come work on mine?

I'd love to, but you're a wee bit of a drive away!

Gene · 02-19-2011, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by swamp rat

Hey at least some good does come out of it, we learned what not to do when its are turn.. At least its correctable!

Yep, the front clip aint that bad to pull, just irritates me that I didnt think before I started wrenching!

modblacksmith · 02-22-2011, 01:10 AM

Your truck looks grate. Makes me think about making mine into a shorty.

Gene · 03-04-2011, 06:35 PM

Well, I have ran into the usual problems after installing new door weatherstripping, I have to slam them to get them to shut. They shut just fine before I changed the door rubber? Is there any way you guys know of to wear them faster?

70cst10_05 · 03-04-2011, 08:56 PM

Your shifter retainer ring looks new. Where did you get it at? I've been looking a little bit today with not much luck. I can find the boot, and I got my chrome shifter ordered, but no ring yet.

Thanks.

Sweet rig btw!!!

Gene · 03-04-2011, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by 70cst10_05

Your shifter retainer ring looks new. Where did you get it at? I've been looking a little bit today with not much luck. I can find the boot, and I got my chrome shifter ordered, but no ring yet.

Thanks.

Sweet rig btw!!!

I ordered it from member mekdad, I think it was 35.00? Machined aluminum to match the radio plate he made for me. Give him a shout.

Gene · 03-06-2011, 03:59 PM

Pushed her out of the garage to do some cleaning and snapped a few shots, I get the rest of the truck back tomorrow!

sdailey · 03-06-2011, 06:25 PM

Gene,

Where did you get your carpet from?

Gene · 03-06-2011, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by sdailey

Gene,

Where did you get your carpet from?

I picked it up from my local(well 60 miles away) guy. Here's his website www.kennystrucks.com It fit pretty well, I did use some spray adhesive to help with the wrinkles. I bought all my interior from his place, door panels, carpet, arm rests, dash pad seat cover, etc..

Gene · 03-07-2011, 03:43 PM

Went and picked up my bed today and installed it at the body shop. Man the pics dont do this torch red justice, I am so very happy I went with my Paint Guy. Other than the little mistake of the cab and door lines not matching up I think he did an awesome job. I'm thinking that the trim will hide it though.

sdailey · 03-07-2011, 03:54 PM

I'm officially jealous.

Sweet looking ride you have there sir.

01-26-2011, 12:48 PM	#76
Gene Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Muskogee, Oklahoma Posts: 2,914	Re: Gene's shorty 4x4 conversion Got my fatmat installed, 50 ft. barely covered what I needed, i'm really wanting to install my carpet but i'm going to wait until i'm finished with the wiring.

01-26-2011, 03:55 PM	#77
Gene Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Muskogee, Oklahoma Posts: 2,914	Re: Gene's shorty 4x4 conversion Couldnt wait, set the carpet and seat in so I could cut my holes in carpet.

01-26-2011, 05:02 PM	#78
sdailey The Few, The Proud Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground, Georgia Posts: 1,830	Re: Gene's shorty 4x4 conversion It's starting to all come together now. It looks great bud. What are you plans for the kick panel area, carpet as well? __________________ Shannon

02-15-2011, 08:53 PM	#80
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,156	Re: Gene's shorty 4x4 conversion Gene, how's the progress coming? 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

02-16-2011, 02:47 PM	#81
nick70 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Long Beach,California Posts: 32	Re: Gene's shorty 4x4 conversion I love it! Excellent choice with the colors! Where did you buy the brake lines from? That is a good FYI about the '71/'72 difference in length. I didn't know that. Last edited by nick70; 02-16-2011 at 03:00 PM.

02-17-2011, 07:03 PM	#84
Gene Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Muskogee, Oklahoma Posts: 2,914	Re: Gene's shorty 4x4 conversion Got the fenders and grill on today.

02-17-2011, 07:04 PM	#85
Gene Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Muskogee, Oklahoma Posts: 2,914	Re: Gene's shorty 4x4 conversion Grill

02-18-2011, 11:35 PM	#87
Gene Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Muskogee, Oklahoma Posts: 2,914	Re: Gene's shorty 4x4 conversion Found out the hard way that I should have installed the doors before putting the front clip on Last edited by Gene; 02-18-2011 at 11:35 PM.

02-19-2011, 12:15 AM	#89
1985-GMC Chevy Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canyon Lake Texas Posts: 2,024	Re: Gene's shorty 4x4 conversion Lookin really good Gene! You want to come work on mine? __________________ 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)

02-22-2011, 01:10 AM	#92
modblacksmith Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Boise Id Posts: 186	Re: Gene's shorty 4x4 conversion Your truck looks grate. Makes me think about making mine into a shorty.

03-04-2011, 06:35 PM	#93
Gene Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Muskogee, Oklahoma Posts: 2,914	Re: Gene's shorty 4x4 conversion Well, I have ran into the usual problems after installing new door weatherstripping, I have to slam them to get them to shut. They shut just fine before I changed the door rubber? Is there any way you guys know of to wear them faster?

03-04-2011, 08:56 PM	#94
70cst10_05 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Summerfield, Ks Posts: 741	Re: Gene's shorty 4x4 conversion Your shifter retainer ring looks new. Where did you get it at? I've been looking a little bit today with not much luck. I can find the boot, and I got my chrome shifter ordered, but no ring yet. Thanks. Sweet rig btw!!! __________________ 1970 Chevy CST/10 1970 Chevy CST/10 1972 Chevy C/10 1972 Chevy Suburban K/10 2019 Silverado 2500 Duramax Kevin

03-06-2011, 03:59 PM	#96
Gene Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Muskogee, Oklahoma Posts: 2,914	Re: Gene's shorty 4x4 conversion Pushed her out of the garage to do some cleaning and snapped a few shots, I get the rest of the truck back tomorrow!

03-06-2011, 06:25 PM	#97
sdailey The Few, The Proud Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground, Georgia Posts: 1,830	Re: Gene's shorty 4x4 conversion Gene, Where did you get your carpet from? __________________ Shannon

03-07-2011, 03:43 PM	#99
Gene Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Muskogee, Oklahoma Posts: 2,914	Re: Gene's shorty 4x4 conversion Went and picked up my bed today and installed it at the body shop. Man the pics dont do this torch red justice, I am so very happy I went with my Paint Guy. Other than the little mistake of the cab and door lines not matching up I think he did an awesome job. I'm thinking that the trim will hide it though. Attached Images Last edited by Gene; 03-07-2011 at 03:47 PM.



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03-07-2011, 03:54 PM	#100
sdailey The Few, The Proud Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground, Georgia Posts: 1,830	Re: Gene's shorty 4x4 conversion I'm officially jealous. Sweet looking ride you have there sir. __________________ Shannon

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