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09-20-2007, 09:00 AM | #1 |
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wow... Perfect.
Mine will be that nice, one day.
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wow... Perfect.
Mine will be that nice, one day.
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09-20-2007, 11:14 AM | #3 |
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GLASS UPDATE.....
....Well after 5 install attempts (2 from "glass guys"), one screwed up molding, and one broken NEW window, I finally got my front window in! I ended up using the original factory stainless trim....just had to remove some dings and polish it up. The little bit it fit better just made the install easier.
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10-08-2007, 04:07 AM | #4 |
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I dont know how I missed this one Nice work.
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Your truck is beautifull. I hope you finish soon so you can enjoy it!!
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10-08-2007, 10:15 AM | #6 |
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Very nice truck. I wish I still had my 72 Cheyenne. Not as nice as yours...but it was a nice truck. 402,4 speed factory tach.
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Mine is actually a true Cheyenne that was ordered with a "3 on the tree"!
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10-08-2007, 02:42 PM | #8 |
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Wheels on!
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10-08-2007, 10:44 PM | #9 |
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Hi, Nice work, beautiful truck, i hope in the future restor my truck, not as good as yours, but i try to doing as better as possible.
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10-08-2007, 10:57 PM | #10 |
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Man!! love those wheels. I can't wait to get to that point..
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10-16-2007, 08:22 PM | #11 |
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Few more progress pics.
Didn't like my seats sticking up in the back window so I took 1.5" out of the rear and 1.25" out of the front of the factory brackets. Gonna make some nice covers to finish off the brackets and the seat will get re-upholstered in either all Black or Black with some Graphite inserts or something.....not quite sure yet. Gonna use one of those similated leather materials.
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12-04-2007, 01:05 AM | #12 |
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...as posted in the regular forum.
Well, I finally fixed the dented fender from my wheel falling off mishap....got some longer studs, so it won't be happening again! Got the seat back from the upholsterer...turned out nice. Had the inserts for the doors done with the lighter Grey as well. Since I had the front end apart to fix the fender, I decided to paint the grill a few shades darker Grey and I like the way it turned out...more aggressive looking. Also installed some insulation on the underside of the hood which made a big difference in engine heat transfer to the hood, pretty much eliminated engine sound from outside and also gave the hood that "quality" thud sound when closing it instead of that "tinny" sound. As I said in a previous thread...it's definately function over form, but it looks alright.
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12-04-2007, 07:03 AM | #13 |
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Very Nice! It looks great. I especially like the grill. The factory silver is just too light for my liking, and gloss black looks tampered with. The dark grey is a great compromise, and looks better than factory IMO.
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12-04-2007, 11:54 AM | #14 |
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Jim just read your whole thread...Your Truck Looks AWESOME!!! You do great work!!! Nevermind on not shaving the firewall, as you said...Do it on the next truck! Maybe a 67' or 68' to go with the 72' ehhh? I had to have one to go with my 71' LOL! Great build!
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12-04-2007, 03:19 PM | #15 |
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Love The Look Of Truck, Always Liked Blue. I'm Going With Blue With Silver On The Bottom Below Body Line. You Could Use Aluminum Or Stainless Over The Holes In Firewall. Rims Look Perfect!!!!!
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12-04-2007, 10:38 PM | #16 |
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Couple more pics.....got door panels refinished today and installed newly upholstered inserts.
BTW......thanks alot for all the compliments....been a looooong project and the nice comments keep me going!
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12-05-2007, 01:15 AM | #17 |
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Nice truck!!! Do you still have the wheels that were on it? If so pm me a price and shipping to 37043..
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12-05-2007, 01:32 AM | #18 |
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Whose C-notch did you use? I skimmed through the thread and saw no mention of it. Thanks.
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12-05-2007, 01:35 AM | #19 |
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Does that bench seat fold forward?
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12-05-2007, 10:07 PM | #21 |
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Truck looks great, i had trouble with my windshield too, broke two putting them in first one i tried putting the bottom in first then the top on the second both broke in the upper pass side corner. next time im gonna have a glass company do it so if they break it they buy it.
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12-06-2007, 07:28 PM | #23 |
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well were good friends with the guy i get all my parts from so the first one was wrote off as shipping damage but when the second broke i just left it cause I was suposed to take my truck to the oklahoma board meet the next day. that was a few years ago...lol
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12-21-2007, 07:29 PM | #24 |
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Wow! your truck is soooo nice! wish I could see it up close. you should bring it to one of the goodguys shows in pleasanton next year.
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LOOKIN REAL GOOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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