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cornerstone · 11-15-2019, 11:12 AM

Very nice work. Were the 2 of you able to decide on the color?
Brian

RedRider · 11-15-2019, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by cornerstone

Very nice work. Were the 2 of you able to decide on the color?
Brian

Thank you Brian.

The original 520 yellow was a little too "mustardy" for our taste. 49 years in the California sun had faded it into a more mellow yellow that we both like. Daytona yellow seems to be the closest to that.

RedRider · 11-19-2019, 11:51 PM

Moving along to the cab:

Here's the current conundrum: The original plan was to shoot a urethane single-stage, with the idea of maintaining an "original" look. But with all the bodywork, sweat and tears put into this so far, I'm reconsidering the base/clear. Cost and effort are the two biggest considerations, but if you've been following to this point, that has gone out the window on more than one occassion.

RedRider · 12-01-2019, 11:53 PM

Shot white last weekend...

RedRider · 12-07-2019, 01:32 PM

Rolled out of the paint booth this week, couldn't be happier with how it turned out!

rjs53 · 12-07-2019, 02:15 PM

Looks great! Gonna be cruisin in know time

**Ol Blue K20** · 12-07-2019, 05:10 PM

Looks great! Nice job.

**zicc1835** · 12-08-2019, 08:16 PM

read thru this build congradulations ...your on the home stretch

RedRider · 01-22-2020, 12:21 AM

The new grille did not go in as easy as imagined, but it's in. So is the glass. 90% done now, just working on the little details before moving to the interior.

Still contemplating trim though, seems like it's missing something. The chrome around the back of the cab will likely go back since it makes a nice paint separator. As for the side molding, I'm torn. If it does go back on it'll likely be stick-on. Real first-world decisions here.

**chev-obsession** · 01-22-2020, 01:55 AM

It’s looking really good!

72johnny · 01-22-2020, 08:52 AM

What did vehicle did your fuel door come from?

RedRider · 01-22-2020, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by 72johnny

What did vehicle did your fuel door come from?

Squarebody

70LonghornCST · 01-23-2020, 12:18 AM

Wow! Very nice. Rolling back the years. I can't wait to see it all the way through.

Low Elco · 01-23-2020, 04:55 PM

Looking Great!

RedRider · 01-23-2020, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Low Elco

Looking Great!

From one "Ol' Yeller" to another, thank you!

RedRider · 04-09-2020, 01:08 PM

Finally! The truck is back from the paint shop. I'm moving forward with the interior now, looking to capitalize on this valuable "self-quarantine" time.

Starting from the deepest crevices, I decided to try my hand a dual-speaker setup under the dash. There are a lot of good ideas from others, so I went with the "cutting board" template described by one member using two 4" speakers:

RedRider · 04-09-2020, 01:13 PM

upcoming to-do list:
Dynamat cab and doors
ABS firewall pad over the Dynamat
Plumb ducting for heater box and controls
Rear cab-corner 6x9 speakers (thanks @bigblock73!)
Stereo head unit
Flooring
Dash pad

jimbosprint · 04-09-2020, 01:25 PM

Great project. I enjoyed reading your thread and look forward to seeing the finished product.

RedRider · 04-16-2020, 11:00 AM

We got tunes now!

I fashioned a couple of dash speakers out of my wife's cutting board, then picked up some speaker brackets from @bigblock73 that installed very nicely.
I was 16 years old when I installed the first headunit in this truck, cost me an entire paycheck. This second one was less of a cost burden

**Kronald_70GMC** · 04-16-2020, 06:17 PM

Nice work! I've always loved pioneers stuff. And metallica

RedRider · 05-18-2020, 07:08 PM

With two toddlers, progress comes 20-30 minutes at a time...

Installed new windshield washer system (pump, hoses, reservoir, squirters)
Finished doors (felt, trim, rests, etc.)
Laid down some Dynamat with Dynaliner on top (firewall, doors, floor), then the rubber floor.

Wasn't too impressed with the aftermarket firewall pads, think I'll do Dynaliner up there too.

Bolted in the new seat, very happy with the look and feel of it! And the rear pockets will be very handy.

Working on the heater controls and cables now. I might have the "Air Fan" cable routed wrong because it makes an "S" shape behind the dash.

Hatzman · 05-19-2020, 03:44 PM

Excellent progress on this build!

When you get dynomat in the doors, please share the best way of doing so. I'm at that point now and dreading it.

RedRider · 05-19-2020, 04:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hatzman

Excellent progress on this build!

When you get dynomat in the doors, please share the best way of doing so. I'm at that point now and dreading it.

Thanks!

The door was fortunate enough to have a speaker hole cut in the lower right corner. That made it more accessible but still challenging. By no means 100% covered like the floor, but should be enough in there spaced out to be somewhat effective.

RedRider · 07-25-2020, 06:44 PM

Shoring up a lot of little things lately.

I had my doubts about vinyl lettering but these turned out great, and were SUPER easy to attach:

The molding was another story. All the holes were filled because I had planned on using 3M double-sided tape. Unfortunately the molding has some deep grooves that don't allow a flat area for the tape to stick:

I decided to try some self-leveling seam sealer to fill in the trenches in the molding. The surface is nice and flat now, but will it hold with the double sided tape? It seems solid, but only time will tell:

My oldest was in a baby-walker when this project started, now she's three!

**Ol Blue K20** · 07-26-2020, 09:08 AM

Those letters really pop!

11-15-2019, 11:12 AM	#101
cornerstone Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Azle,Texas Posts: 2,248	Re: The Old Yeller Resurrection Project Very nice work. Were the 2 of you able to decide on the color? Brian __________________ Brian 1972 C10, "Loyd", LWB to SWB, 5.3, L83/6L80e, 4:11 Tru Trac, Air Ride, VA, DD, 20" Coys, 4 wheel disc, A quick LS swap turned into a 6 year frame off resto-mod.

11-19-2019, 11:51 PM	#103
RedRider Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Poway, CA Posts: 356	Re: The Old Yeller Resurrection Project Moving along to the cab: Here's the current conundrum: The original plan was to shoot a urethane single-stage, with the idea of maintaining an "original" look. But with all the bodywork, sweat and tears put into this so far, I'm reconsidering the base/clear. Cost and effort are the two biggest considerations, but if you've been following to this point, that has gone out the window on more than one occassion. __________________ 1970 C-10 "Old Yeller"

12-01-2019, 11:53 PM	#104
RedRider Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Poway, CA Posts: 356	Re: The Old Yeller Resurrection Project Shot white last weekend... __________________ 1970 C-10 "Old Yeller"

12-07-2019, 01:32 PM	#105
RedRider Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Poway, CA Posts: 356	Re: The Old Yeller Resurrection Project Rolled out of the paint booth this week, couldn't be happier with how it turned out! __________________ 1970 C-10 "Old Yeller"

12-07-2019, 02:15 PM	#106
rjs53 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: nevada Posts: 649	Re: The Old Yeller Resurrection Project Looks great! Gonna be cruisin in know time __________________ 2003 Dodge 2500 1969 C10 2014 Camaro SS/RS/1LE

12-07-2019, 05:10 PM	#107
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,245	Re: The Old Yeller Resurrection Project Looks great! Nice job. __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

12-08-2019, 08:16 PM	#108
zicc1835 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Hanover NJ Posts: 4,296	Re: The Old Yeller Resurrection Project read thru this build congradulations ...your on the home stretch __________________ Grand Theft Auto https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=855961 Doc & Kim build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=722288 I am from the desert http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650332 basket case build SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648557

01-22-2020, 12:21 AM	#109
RedRider Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Poway, CA Posts: 356	Re: The Old Yeller Resurrection Project The new grille did not go in as easy as imagined, but it's in. So is the glass. 90% done now, just working on the little details before moving to the interior. Still contemplating trim though, seems like it's missing something. The chrome around the back of the cab will likely go back since it makes a nice paint separator. As for the side molding, I'm torn. If it does go back on it'll likely be stick-on. Real first-world decisions here. __________________ 1970 C-10 "Old Yeller"

01-22-2020, 01:55 AM	#110
chev-obsession Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: kennewick, WA Posts: 1,513	Re: The Old Yeller Resurrection Project It’s looking really good! __________________ 1965 c/10 swb 1969 c/10 lwb

01-22-2020, 08:52 AM	#111
72johnny Registered User Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: aurora Posts: 7	Re: The Old Yeller Resurrection Project What did vehicle did your fuel door come from?

01-23-2020, 12:18 AM	#113
70LonghornCST Moderator Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 5,775	Re: The Old Yeller Resurrection Project Wow! Very nice. Rolling back the years. I can't wait to see it all the way through. __________________ 2018 Chevy Crew Cab 2006 Impala SS 1965 Plymouth Sport Fury 1970 Chevy Longhorn Bucket Seats Shoulder Belts Front Tow Hooks Factory Air Factory Speedwarning, Tach & Vaccum Factory Tilt CST Package AM/FM Radio Bumper Guards Richard 70 Longhorn CST Build Adding an AM/FM Decal

01-23-2020, 04:55 PM	#114
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: The Old Yeller Resurrection Project Looking Great! __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

04-09-2020, 01:08 PM	#116
RedRider Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Poway, CA Posts: 356	Re: The Old Yeller Resurrection Project Finally! The truck is back from the paint shop. I'm moving forward with the interior now, looking to capitalize on this valuable "self-quarantine" time. Starting from the deepest crevices, I decided to try my hand a dual-speaker setup under the dash. There are a lot of good ideas from others, so I went with the "cutting board" template described by one member using two 4" speakers: __________________ 1970 C-10 "Old Yeller"

04-09-2020, 01:13 PM	#117
RedRider Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Poway, CA Posts: 356	Re: The Old Yeller Resurrection Project upcoming to-do list: Dynamat cab and doors ABS firewall pad over the Dynamat Plumb ducting for heater box and controls Rear cab-corner 6x9 speakers (thanks @bigblock73!) Stereo head unit Flooring Dash pad __________________ 1970 C-10 "Old Yeller"

04-09-2020, 01:25 PM	#118
jimbosprint Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Chico, California Posts: 951	Re: The Old Yeller Resurrection Project Great project. I enjoyed reading your thread and look forward to seeing the finished product. __________________ '72 Chevrolet K10 Cheyenne '72 Chevrolet C20 Deluxe (sold)



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04-16-2020, 11:00 AM	#119
RedRider Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Poway, CA Posts: 356	Re: The Old Yeller Resurrection Project We got tunes now! I fashioned a couple of dash speakers out of my wife's cutting board, then picked up some speaker brackets from @bigblock73 that installed very nicely. I was 16 years old when I installed the first headunit in this truck, cost me an entire paycheck. This second one was less of a cost burden __________________ 1970 C-10 "Old Yeller"

04-16-2020, 06:17 PM	#120
Kronald_70GMC Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Martensville, Saskatchewan Posts: 967	Re: The Old Yeller Resurrection Project Nice work! I've always loved pioneers stuff. And metallica __________________ Kyle 1970 GMC "Project Splice" 2017 Silverado LTZ (Daily Driver) IG: kyle_ronald

05-18-2020, 07:08 PM	#121
RedRider Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Poway, CA Posts: 356	Re: The Old Yeller Resurrection Project With two toddlers, progress comes 20-30 minutes at a time... Installed new windshield washer system (pump, hoses, reservoir, squirters) Finished doors (felt, trim, rests, etc.) Laid down some Dynamat with Dynaliner on top (firewall, doors, floor), then the rubber floor. Wasn't too impressed with the aftermarket firewall pads, think I'll do Dynaliner up there too. Bolted in the new seat, very happy with the look and feel of it! And the rear pockets will be very handy. Working on the heater controls and cables now. I might have the "Air Fan" cable routed wrong because it makes an "S" shape behind the dash. __________________ 1970 C-10 "Old Yeller"

05-19-2020, 03:44 PM	#122
Hatzman Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 181	Re: The Old Yeller Resurrection Project Excellent progress on this build! When you get dynomat in the doors, please share the best way of doing so. I'm at that point now and dreading it. __________________ Steve ___________________________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=618848

07-25-2020, 06:44 PM	#124
RedRider Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Poway, CA Posts: 356	Re: The Old Yeller Resurrection Project Shoring up a lot of little things lately. I had my doubts about vinyl lettering but these turned out great, and were SUPER easy to attach: The molding was another story. All the holes were filled because I had planned on using 3M double-sided tape. Unfortunately the molding has some deep grooves that don't allow a flat area for the tape to stick: I decided to try some self-leveling seam sealer to fill in the trenches in the molding. The surface is nice and flat now, but will it hold with the double sided tape? It seems solid, but only time will tell: My oldest was in a baby-walker when this project started, now she's three! __________________ 1970 C-10 "Old Yeller"

07-26-2020, 09:08 AM	#125
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,245	Re: The Old Yeller Resurrection Project Those letters really pop! __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

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