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vet57air · 03-01-2021, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

Budnik does pay attention to Lat-g stuff so I'm betting that helped.

Might be coincidence....but I think your right.

SCOTI · 03-01-2021, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by vet57air

Might be coincidence....but I think your right.

Dare I say it out loud..... But I'm betting the level of investment for a project & the stature of some of the builders/build managers there is significantly higher vs. here. I get it. I'm somewhat comfortable around both but my bank account says I belong here.

aggie91 · 03-08-2021, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

Dare I say it out loud..... But I'm betting the level of investment for a project & the stature of some of the builders/build managers there is significantly higher vs. here. I get it. I'm somewhat comfortable around both but my bank account says I belong here.

Me too!

I really enjoy this build and love what you have done with the truck!

vet57air · 03-08-2021, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by aggie91

Me too!

I really enjoy this build and love what you have done with the truck!

Thank you. I have had a lot of fun building it.... well most of the time.
Working on last of the wiring and other details. Hopefully start it soon.
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joesscamaro · 03-09-2021, 08:58 PM

Love this truck! Going to be a blast to drive with that powerplant too!

vet57air · 03-10-2021, 12:22 AM

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Love this truck! Going to be a blast to drive with that powerplant too!

Thank you. Finally touches on my GT dash. (Cgt)
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vet57air · 04-02-2021, 10:59 AM

My guy Marc Latrace from Miracle upholstery foamed up my stock seat. Originally I was thinking doing the seat stock looking, but this truck is going to corner, so I have opted for some bolsters to hold me in place.
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**cwcarpenter98** · 04-02-2021, 12:17 PM

That looks plush and comfy

vet57air · 04-07-2021, 07:48 PM

Installing wood bed. Bolts are tough to get at, some seem impossible. Lol.
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to this

SCOTI · 04-07-2021, 07:55 PM

Rotated..... And from experience I bet some are a PITA to access.

vet57air · 04-07-2021, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

Rotated..... And from experience I bet some are a PITA to access.

Thx

aggie91 · 04-14-2021, 01:20 PM

Looking good.

vet57air · 04-20-2021, 07:17 PM

Got my seat back. Carpet in a couple of weeks.
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**The Rocknrod** · 04-20-2021, 07:32 PM

Looks comfy.

SCOTI · 04-20-2021, 08:18 PM

That's the material I wanted to add to my buddy buckets inserts. I def like it.

joesscamaro · 04-23-2021, 09:02 PM

Looking nice and cozy!

vet57air · 04-30-2021, 10:08 AM

Doing a final buff and wax on the truck. There are many choices along with Ceramics and Grapheen Ceramics that last a long time. I have been using Mequires 2.0 and am looking at their "Ultimate". What are you useing?

bigmoe · 04-30-2021, 11:11 PM

I've heard the ceramics are best left for the professionals to apply. I did some searching on this forum a while back and Klasse All-In-One was highly recommended. I plan to try some when my current Mothers Gold runs out.

vet57air · 04-30-2021, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by bigmoe

I've heard the ceramics are best left for the professionals to apply. I did some searching on this forum a while back and Klasse All-In-One was highly recommended. I plan to try some when my current Mothers Gold runs out.

I did a little research and think its like anything else. Educate yourself and you can do it. Lots of videos out there on applying ceramics. That being said they are expensive. I have a buddy that had his car done and it looks great. I think the biggest advantage of ceramics is that they last a long time, 2-5 years or more. That is the delema for me. My truck is stored inside and is driven in nice weather. I don't mind buff/polishing once a year to keep it up. Just looking to see if the ceramic is worth the extra cost?

vet57air · 05-09-2021, 06:15 PM

Spent the last week doing buffing and polishing details. Went for an uneventful cruise. Love the paddle shifter. The manual brakes are great not too much effort. The Power steering takes a little more effort than i was expecting, but I like it. Handles like its on rails.
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Part of my answer to have some storage.
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Just waiting on carpet to finish off the interior.
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joesscamaro · 05-10-2021, 02:34 PM

Wow...looks really good! Hope you get to enjoy the hard work now.

vet57air · 05-10-2021, 03:22 PM

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Wow...looks really good! Hope you get to enjoy the hard work now.

Looking forward to driving it a lot. Few details left. Not sure if you've noticed but some parts are difficult to purchase right now (covid).

vet57air · 06-22-2021, 05:26 PM

My interior guy is very busy. Progress has been slow but hopefully done in a couple weeks.
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SCOTI · 06-22-2021, 06:33 PM

I like the colors.

vet57air · 06-22-2021, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

I like the colors.

Thank you. It came from the "Titanium" powder coated wheels, then matched the strip, then the leather.

03-09-2021, 08:58 PM	#155
joesscamaro Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Newport, North Carolina Posts: 642	Re: Cgt project Love this truck! Going to be a blast to drive with that powerplant too!

04-02-2021, 10:59 AM	#157
vet57air Registered User Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: B.C. Canada Posts: 206	Re: Cgt project My guy Marc Latrace from Miracle upholstery foamed up my stock seat. Originally I was thinking doing the seat stock looking, but this truck is going to corner, so I have opted for some bolsters to hold me in place.

04-02-2021, 12:17 PM	#158
cwcarpenter98 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Hickory Flat, GA Posts: 4,484	Re: Cgt project That looks plush and comfy __________________ Christian Carpenter 1963 C10 - Frankentruck 283, Muncie 3 speed with overdrive Overdrive wiring here 1963-ish truck bed trailer - Half-Wit 1981 C10 - Penny 305, th350 --> Soon to be 350, Saginaw 4 speed 1995 Dodge Dakota Sport "I'll put it simple: if you're going hard enough left, you'll find yourself turning right." - Doc Hudson

04-07-2021, 07:48 PM	#159
vet57air Registered User Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: B.C. Canada Posts: 206	Re: Cgt project Installing wood bed. Bolts are tough to get at, some seem impossible. Lol. to this

04-07-2021, 07:55 PM	#160
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,041	Re: Cgt project Rotated..... And from experience I bet some are a PITA to access. Attached Images __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

04-14-2021, 01:20 PM	#162
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Re: Cgt project Looking good. __________________ Karl 1965 Chevy Stepside(Grandpa's Old Blue) and (July 2015 Shop Build!)(2020, the Saga Continues) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372424 The LST Challenge: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7812257 Korbin's 1st Square: "Sunburn" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418618 1985 GMC Sierra: "White Trash", Korbin's 2nd now... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632305 Henry - 1984 Chevrolet, Owen's 1st Square

04-20-2021, 07:17 PM	#163
vet57air Registered User Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: B.C. Canada Posts: 206	Re: Cgt project Got my seat back. Carpet in a couple of weeks.

04-20-2021, 07:32 PM	#164
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Cgt project Looks comfy. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

04-20-2021, 08:18 PM	#165
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,041	Re: Cgt project That's the material I wanted to add to my buddy buckets inserts. I def like it. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

04-23-2021, 09:02 PM	#166
joesscamaro Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Newport, North Carolina Posts: 642	Re: Cgt project Looking nice and cozy!

04-30-2021, 10:08 AM	#167
vet57air Registered User Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: B.C. Canada Posts: 206	Re: Cgt project Doing a final buff and wax on the truck. There are many choices along with Ceramics and Grapheen Ceramics that last a long time. I have been using Mequires 2.0 and am looking at their "Ultimate". What are you useing?

04-30-2021, 11:11 PM	#168
bigmoe Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Brandon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 988	Re: Cgt project I've heard the ceramics are best left for the professionals to apply. I did some searching on this forum a while back and Klasse All-In-One was highly recommended. I plan to try some when my current Mothers Gold runs out.

05-09-2021, 06:15 PM	#170
vet57air Registered User Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: B.C. Canada Posts: 206	Re: Cgt project Spent the last week doing buffing and polishing details. Went for an uneventful cruise. Love the paddle shifter. The manual brakes are great not too much effort. The Power steering takes a little more effort than i was expecting, but I like it. Handles like its on rails. Part of my answer to have some storage. Just waiting on carpet to finish off the interior.

05-10-2021, 02:34 PM	#171
joesscamaro Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Newport, North Carolina Posts: 642	Re: Cgt project Wow...looks really good! Hope you get to enjoy the hard work now.

06-22-2021, 05:26 PM	#173
vet57air Registered User Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: B.C. Canada Posts: 206	Re: Cgt project My interior guy is very busy. Progress has been slow but hopefully done in a couple weeks.



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06-22-2021, 06:33 PM	#174
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,041	Re: Cgt project I like the colors. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

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