Cgt project - Page 8 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

joesscamaro · 06-22-2021, 08:50 PM

Agreed...I really like the color choice. Going to look great when finished.

vet57air · 06-25-2021, 07:27 PM

I asked my guy doing the interior to do the door speaker grills so they look like a mini door panel. I think he did an awesome job.
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SCOTI · 06-25-2021, 07:54 PM

Very nice touch.

88Stanger · 06-26-2021, 12:14 PM

very nice work here!!!

vet57air · 07-02-2021, 05:48 PM

Just got the Cgt back from my interior guy Marc Latrace. Nice details.
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SCOTI · 07-02-2021, 06:04 PM

Very nice. Very clean install/flow.

joesscamaro · 07-06-2021, 09:38 AM

Looks really nice! Very clean and a look that will still be "in" 15-20 years down the road.

vet57air · 07-06-2021, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by joesscamaro

Looks really nice! Very clean and a look that will still be "in" 15-20 years down the road.

Thank you. You have described my goal. We love these trucks because of how they look stock. It is so easy to get crazy with modifications that in the end they look like something else. I like mods and updates like anyone and the safety and performance that goes with it, but really tried to keep the charm of the original truck.

lunatic1968 · 07-06-2021, 11:01 AM

Just found this thread. Whoa! nice truck ! Following

vet57air · 07-14-2021, 01:16 PM

I wanted a premium sound system, but wanted more of an "original" look. Had Larry at Woods radio convert my original radio with Aurora design components that have all the latest features. Then purchased a Audison amp/dsp with 10" subs and 6" mids and tweeters. Big shout out to Mitchel at Next level audio in Nanaimo for working with me doing the final tune on the system. System has great "center stage". Best sound in a vehicle I've had.
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SkinnyG · 07-14-2021, 02:15 PM

How easy are the controls on that head unit?

vet57air · 07-14-2021, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by SkinnyG

How easy are the controls on that head unit?

There are only two knobs and the tone control, so you can imagine to do everything that the system is capable of, such as equalizer, phone control etc. you really need the instructions in front of you. Turning tone control 3 times to left does one thing, 2 times right a another, etc. etc. That being said because I had the DSP tuned the sound is how I like it and the features that I use most I have memorized. My guy that tuned the system (with a mic) was impressed with the quaility. I like how it looks in my modified truck and look forward to answering "how does the stock radio sound"?

joesscamaro · 07-14-2021, 07:22 PM

Sorry for the change of subject, but what kind of brake set-up did you go with? I saw the Wilwood master cylinder but am wondering what kit you’re running?

vet57air · 07-14-2021, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by joesscamaro

Sorry for the change of subject, but what kind of brake set-up did you go with? I saw the Wilwood master cylinder but am wondering what kit you’re running?

15" Wilwood front 14" Wilwood rear. Used stock park brake to Wilwood caliper.

vet57air · 07-30-2021, 08:24 PM

Ass shot. Finally got my emblems.
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vet57air · 08-11-2021, 01:25 PM

The first time I installed the rear window it was really tight and I had sliced the seal and it puckered in that area. The new glass came from the same place as the rest of it but can't remember where (they likely all come from the same place). Last week I took it out to replace the seal. 3 separate days my wife and I attempted to install with no luck. I brought over my body man buddy and the 3 of us tried with no luck. We got it close but would never get the lock strip in it was so tight. I took the window down to a glass shop and had them cut me a piece of laminate glass the same, but with a 1/16" off the top. Wifey and I had it installed in 30 minutes. The next day I put in the lock strip which was another 30 minutes. Some of these jobs are very frustrating.
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joesscamaro · 08-13-2021, 06:42 AM

Glad you got it figured out! The emblems look good on the tailgate too. Beautiful truck!

vet57air · 08-13-2021, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by joesscamaro

Glad you got it figured out! The emblems look good on the tailgate too. Beautiful truck!

Thank you. Almost done!

vet57air · 12-02-2021, 09:58 PM

Engraved horn button. Details......details
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**cwcarpenter98** · 12-02-2021, 09:59 PM

That's fancy

joesscamaro · 12-03-2021, 01:36 PM

Nice! Have you been driving the truck yet or waiting to get all the finishing touches installed?

vet57air · 12-03-2021, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by joesscamaro

Nice! Have you been driving the truck yet or waiting to get all the finishing touches installed?

Drove it a bit this past summer. No shows to go to, but I was able to get rid of a few bugs and broke it in.

vet57air · 12-03-2021, 05:06 PM

Have dealt with a Chrome shop for years. Had them rechromed my bumpers. Installed them but just couldn't live with the waves. Talked with the shop and decided a course of action. I took back and while I waited they removed the chrome. I then took them home and spent a week blocking the nickel and copper. 80 grit up to 400. Much straighter. Their now back with the shop to get copper, nickel and then chromed.
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Low Elco · 12-04-2021, 12:04 AM

Gorgeous truck. I have found on the last couple of old trucks, if you can get good speakers sealed to the underside of the dash, they can sound really good.

vet57air · 12-04-2021, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Low Elco

Gorgeous truck. I have found on the last couple of old trucks, if you can get good speakers sealed to the underside of the dash, they can sound really good.

Tough for me with just A/C never mind other gadgets. How did you make it happen?

06-22-2021, 08:50 PM	#176
joesscamaro Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Newport, North Carolina Posts: 643	Re: Cgt project Agreed...I really like the color choice. Going to look great when finished.

06-25-2021, 07:27 PM	#177
vet57air Registered User Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: B.C. Canada Posts: 206	Re: Cgt project I asked my guy doing the interior to do the door speaker grills so they look like a mini door panel. I think he did an awesome job.

06-25-2021, 07:54 PM	#178
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,072	Re: Cgt project Very nice touch. __________________ 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.*

06-26-2021, 12:14 PM	#179
88Stanger Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Washington State Posts: 1,654	Re: Cgt project very nice work here!!! __________________ John 3:16 - Saved me... God Bless

07-02-2021, 05:48 PM	#180
vet57air Registered User Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: B.C. Canada Posts: 206	Re: Cgt project Just got the Cgt back from my interior guy Marc Latrace. Nice details.

07-02-2021, 06:04 PM	#181
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,072	Re: Cgt project Very nice. Very clean install/flow. __________________ 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.*

07-06-2021, 09:38 AM	#182
joesscamaro Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Newport, North Carolina Posts: 643	Re: Cgt project Looks really nice! Very clean and a look that will still be "in" 15-20 years down the road.

07-06-2021, 11:01 AM	#184
lunatic1968 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Clinton, tn Posts: 177	Re: Cgt project Just found this thread. Whoa! nice truck ! Following

07-14-2021, 01:16 PM	#185
vet57air Registered User Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: B.C. Canada Posts: 206	Re: Cgt project I wanted a premium sound system, but wanted more of an "original" look. Had Larry at Woods radio convert my original radio with Aurora design components that have all the latest features. Then purchased a Audison amp/dsp with 10" subs and 6" mids and tweeters. Big shout out to Mitchel at Next level audio in Nanaimo for working with me doing the final tune on the system. System has great "center stage". Best sound in a vehicle I've had. Last edited by vet57air; 07-14-2021 at 01:21 PM.

07-14-2021, 02:15 PM	#186
SkinnyG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Beautiful BC, Canada, eh?! Posts: 2,278	Re: Cgt project How easy are the controls on that head unit? __________________ 1961 Apache: "Grabber Orange" Shortboxed, pancake, step-notch, air-ride, turbo, LS 1977 Silverado: Shortboxed & dropped, potato-potato V8 Pontiac Firefly (Chevy Sprint): The ultimate engine swap: 5.7L in a 1.0L bag Lotus Super 7 Replica: Scratch-built street-legal rollerskate

07-14-2021, 07:22 PM	#188
joesscamaro Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Newport, North Carolina Posts: 643	Re: Cgt project Sorry for the change of subject, but what kind of brake set-up did you go with? I saw the Wilwood master cylinder but am wondering what kit you’re running?

07-30-2021, 08:24 PM	#190
vet57air Registered User Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: B.C. Canada Posts: 206	Re: Cgt project Ass shot. Finally got my emblems. Last edited by vet57air; 07-30-2021 at 08:31 PM.

08-11-2021, 01:25 PM	#191
vet57air Registered User Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: B.C. Canada Posts: 206	Re: Cgt project The first time I installed the rear window it was really tight and I had sliced the seal and it puckered in that area. The new glass came from the same place as the rest of it but can't remember where (they likely all come from the same place). Last week I took it out to replace the seal. 3 separate days my wife and I attempted to install with no luck. I brought over my body man buddy and the 3 of us tried with no luck. We got it close but would never get the lock strip in it was so tight. I took the window down to a glass shop and had them cut me a piece of laminate glass the same, but with a 1/16" off the top. Wifey and I had it installed in 30 minutes. The next day I put in the lock strip which was another 30 minutes. Some of these jobs are very frustrating. Last edited by vet57air; 08-11-2021 at 04:06 PM.

08-13-2021, 06:42 AM	#192
joesscamaro Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Newport, North Carolina Posts: 643	Re: Cgt project Glad you got it figured out! The emblems look good on the tailgate too. Beautiful truck!

12-02-2021, 09:58 PM	#194
vet57air Registered User Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: B.C. Canada Posts: 206	Re: Cgt project Engraved horn button. Details......details



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12-02-2021, 09:59 PM	#195
cwcarpenter98 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Hickory Flat, GA Posts: 4,493	Re: Cgt project That's fancy __________________ 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

12-03-2021, 01:36 PM	#196
joesscamaro Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Newport, North Carolina Posts: 643	Re: Cgt project Nice! Have you been driving the truck yet or waiting to get all the finishing touches installed?

12-03-2021, 05:06 PM	#198
vet57air Registered User Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: B.C. Canada Posts: 206	Re: Cgt project Have dealt with a Chrome shop for years. Had them rechromed my bumpers. Installed them but just couldn't live with the waves. Talked with the shop and decided a course of action. I took back and while I waited they removed the chrome. I then took them home and spent a week blocking the nickel and copper. 80 grit up to 400. Much straighter. Their now back with the shop to get copper, nickel and then chromed.

12-04-2021, 12:04 AM	#199
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: Cgt project Gorgeous truck. I have found on the last couple of old trucks, if you can get good speakers sealed to the underside of the dash, they can sound really good. __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

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