My 89 CC Dually: Double Wide

[Low Elco]

Very pretty! When you rollin' out?

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by Low Elco

Very pretty! When you rollin' out?

Uhmm.... Looks like it might be Tx HeatWave 2015 LoL.

I plan to hit the LST show but since it's now Thursday; I don't leave work until 5-ish; work Friday; the seats aren't done; brakes still haven't been re-bled; no alignment yet; & no continuous local driving for shakedown issues.... a 4hr drive isn't in the cards (not for lack of trying).

Add to that there's supposed to be some rain the the forecast beginning tomorrow. So, I'll hit the road in my 90 & assume my standard role of spectator.

[68Timber]

Very nice! Is that a repop stainless trim ring on the console? It looks new.

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by BRUISER

Very nice! Is that a repop stainless trim ring on the console? It looks new.

OEM. Straightend out the few relatively mild bends on the ring & flattened the retaining tabs. Cleaned a few rough spots (slight pitting) w/some 400 & Windex. Then it was lots of scrubbing using 0000 steel wool & the edge of a paint stir stick.

Since the trim ring turned out nicer than anticipated, I added the stainless hardware & did some rattle can bed-liner for the interior surfaces to add a little more detail.

[Jonboy]

console looks excellent! Wanna do a couple more?

[BigMike608]

console is very nice!

[aggie91]

Looks good Scoti, We are missing out on LST again this year, work has me headed to Milwaukee for a week and I leave out Sunday. Just too much for one weekend.

[D.FENS]

Most people want to add hydroboost, you deleted it.

Was it one of those the simpler it is, the better it works things?

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by D.FENS

Most people want to add hydroboost, you deleted it.

Was it one of those the simpler it is, the better it works things?

More about the clutter. The 'clean' looking kits are expensive. Mine was leaking everywhere & had no reserve if the motor shut-off so everything needed replacing. It was much cheaper to go vacuum & they can be cleaned up nicely w/o spending a wad of cash.

I 100% agree Hydraboost is the way to go for max braking effort. But, I only plan to haul me & possibly some buddies around from time to time. Max load will be my open single car hauler beind it so the HD vacuum set-up will get it done.

[D.FENS]

Originally Posted by SCOTI

More about the clutter. The 'clean' looking kits are expensive. Mine was leaking everywhere & had no reserve if the motor shut-off so everything needed replacing. It was much cheaper to go vacuum & they can be cleaned up nicely w/o spending a wad of cash.

I 100% agree Hydraboost is the way to go for max braking effort. But, I only plan to haul me & possibly some buddies around from time to time. Max load will be my open single car hauler beind it so the HD vacuum set-up will get it done.

In the same boat myself, and was looking for a way forward. Thanks.

[slimneverdies]

I've heard this statement before about hydroboost "had no reserve if the motor shut-off" issues. Whats the difference with vacuum when the motor shuts off??

[gearheads78]

Looking good man

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by gearheads78

Looking good man

Thank you sir. Your's up & going or still sorting through stuff?

[gearheads78]

Trying to organize and clean up the shop to increase productivity. Sick and tired of working in a cluster f@#%. Also just changed my bother in laws clutch on the floor last week. Granny 4 speed. I'm getting too old to do that crap on the ground like I used to. Lift is going up too.

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by gearheads78

Trying to organize and clean up the shop to increase productivity. Sick and tired of working in a cluster f@#%. Also just changed my bother in laws clutch on the floor last week. Granny 4 speed. I'm getting too old to do that crap on the ground like I used to. Lift is going up too.

Yep.... same deal here. My shop is a clusterf@#k too & it physically hurts crawling around on my knees or arse doing stuff under vehicles. A lift is on the 'must have' list now.

This weather lately has all but killed my desire to be out in a cold shop too. Ready for spring!

[gearheads78]

Originally Posted by SCOTI

Yep.... same deal here. My shop is a clusterf@#k too & it physically hurts crawling around on my knees or arse doing stuff under vehicles. A lift is on the 'must have' list now.

This weather lately has all but killed my desire to be out in a cold shop too. Ready for spring!

Me too. I can live without air but when I build the new shop it will have heat for sure.

[NewType72]

Loving the interior work, hope it warms up in the shop soon for Ya!

[SCOTI]

I'm shooting all the trim & door panels this weekend. I'll work on re-installing all of it next week. He's made progress on the lean backs for the front seats but they're not done yet. Got my new tires mounted & balanced today.

Progress.....

[Hankster]

Progress is progress!

[SCOTI]

Progress!

All interior trim panels are the same color now. Dash has been dyed as well & is ready to be installed.

Came across an issue when I went to install the dash last week that put things on hold for a few days. It seems aftermarket 3.5" dash speakers were swapped in place by a previous owner. The tweeters were higher than the bottom of the original dash so the perforated holes were just cut out. It had a cheap dash cover so it wasn't obvious. When I went to put the dash in I realized the speakers wouldn't allow it to seat properly.

So I did some research & bought some parts... I have the correct dash speaker adapter brackets on the way. I'll use these to ensure the corners of the dash are supported properly & will flush mount some tweeters in an adapter plate. I purchased some kick panel speaker pods from board member Captkaos & will run some 6.5" mid-bass speakers in them. I also went ahead & purchased a new head unit that was satellite radio friendly & better matched the interior scheme (the previous receiver was silver face/bezel.... needed to be all black). I also got rear 6x9's for the cab corners & will be using bigblock73's speaker brackets once he gets his next batch in.

So I'll get the stereo receiver + dash speakers mounted & install the dash this weekend as I only want to put it in once to avoid scratching things up.

I did get the gauges all finished. I cleaned the individual gauge faces up & feel they look pretty decent (hell.... it looks brand new!). It's all OE appearing but w/a 7k tach set-up. I painted the internal housing & the back of the gauge surround panel bright white for better illumination while it was all apart as well as swapped in LED lighting. I purchased a new cluster lens from LMC along w/all new a/c vents.

Today, my buddy sent me a pic of the completed rear seat cushion. It looks very nice & matches the buckets well. He just has to complete the lean back next week (he's doing this on his days off from our 9-5 work). I'm still on the hunt for rear door panels as mine are scratched up more than I care for. I found some aftermarket units but would have to get all four doors (to match) so I will search for clean, used, OE rears a little longer before commiting.

I'm finishing up on a sectioned x-member for a board member while waiting for parts to arrive & then will return my focus to the interior assembly. I should have the inside buttoned up soon & will roll this thing outdoors for some decent pics.

[aggie91]

Getting closer...

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by aggie91

Getting closer...

Yes sir....

[bbbc10]

great progress!!! looks great!

[gearheads78]

Looks great!

[SCOTI]

Thanks guys.

Got my Acoustimat ABS hood liner today. Took longer than expected but a very nice product so it was worth waiting for. Got my side project (notched x-member) finish welded tonight. Some clean-up grinding & then on to the stereo stuff tomorrow night.

I'm ready to see the unbroken, new/OE, color matched dash in place!