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**JJanzen** · 07-24-2009, 09:26 AM

Al,
I love your truck and especially the seat cover/upholstery. Can you tell me where you purchased it? Thanks.

Joel

big_al_71 · 07-24-2009, 09:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJanzen

Al,
I love your truck and especially the seat cover/upholstery. Can you tell me where you purchased it? Thanks.

Joel

Joel, the seat was upholstered by a private shop here in Fort Lauderdale...
thanks for your compliment!!!

**JJanzen** · 07-24-2009, 09:59 AM

Al,
Any way you could post a picture of just the seat? Thanks.

big_al_71 · 07-24-2009, 10:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJanzen

Al,
Any way you could post a picture of just the seat? Thanks.

Here are the only picts I have here in the office....

big_al_71 · 07-24-2009, 12:18 PM

another rendering that I am going to contact Coys Wheels to see if they can make me rear wheels like this...

msgross · 07-24-2009, 01:47 PM

kinda looks like a tuxedo!!!

cerebus · 07-24-2009, 03:02 PM

Lovin that bench. Wish my interior looked that good!

big_al_71 · 07-24-2009, 03:26 PM

Mike you got it wrong!!!!!

It is an "Oreo"

big_al_71 · 07-25-2009, 09:37 AM

Well I received my bed cover yesterday and installed it last night. It went on very easy and it fits awesome and looks great and for 278.00 to my door was definetly well worth the $$$$....

killer71 · 07-25-2009, 09:41 AM

Truck is looking better and better! I think a fatter lip and a lowered stance will really add personality to it!

VA72C10 · 07-25-2009, 12:03 PM

I like that cover a lot. Nice work!

big_al_71 · 07-25-2009, 02:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by killer71

Truck is looking better and better! I think a fatter lip and a lowered stance will really add personality to it!

it will be lowered this Wednesday if all my parts arrive tuesday like it is supposed to. As far as the fatter lip migh do that once I repaint the truck and change the rear tubs in the bed to wider ones...stay tuned...

Quote:

Originally Posted by VA72C10

I like that cover a lot. Nice work!

thanks!!!

bigguy69 · 07-25-2009, 02:10 PM

man it is looking good!!

72BlckButy · 07-25-2009, 10:28 PM

Al, the cover looks amazing, nice buy!

68 Quad C10 · 07-25-2009, 10:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by big_al_71

Mike you got it wrong!!!!!

It is an "Oreo"

i would have to agree with Big Al.... oreo all the way Mike

68 Quad C10 · 07-25-2009, 10:42 PM

cover looks real nice

big_al_71 · 07-28-2009, 08:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

Al, the cover looks amazing, nice buy!

thanks Nate!!!!!

I really like it the only bad part is that there is a small gap at the tailgate area but not bad....

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68 Quad C10

cover looks real nice

thanks !!!!!

big_al_71 · 07-28-2009, 09:01 AM

Well tuesday is finally here, waiting for the big brown truck!!!!!!
If any of you see it point the truck my way......

I cant believe how excited I get about tearing into my bucket!!!!

Stay tuned boys and girls for updates in the next few days......

my67chevytruck · 07-28-2009, 09:16 AM

and i thought you were slacking... dang brown trucks!

big_al_71 · 07-28-2009, 02:48 PM

Well lord and behold the parts arrived at 10:30 am so I went to pick up the truck and the parts. Of course the order was not complete as the springs are being dropped shipped and I should have them tomorrow. My guys started tearing it apart this afternoon and hopefully it will be finished by either tomorrow or thursday. While there I am going to replace all four ball joints, inner and outer wheel bearings, wheel seals, and inner and outer tie rods just to play safe.. Here are some picts of the progress...

68 Quad C10 · 07-28-2009, 03:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by big_al_71

Well lord and behold the parts arrived at 10:30 am so I went to pick up the truck and the parts. Of course the order was not complete as the springs are being dropped shipped and I should have them tomorrow. My guys started tearing it apart this afternoon and hopefully it will be finished by either tomorrow or thursday. While there I am going to replace all four ball joints, inner and outer wheel bearings, wheel seals, and inner and outer tie rods just to play safe.. Here are some picts of the progress...

good call on playing it safe, i would do the same.... truck looks great

big_al_71 · 07-28-2009, 03:44 PM

Thanks!!!!!

Here are some picts from my cell of the progress....the front is already completely tored down...not too bad about an hour a a half...I am just waiting for the ball joints to get here...and the springs for re assembly tomorrow....here are some more picts...Like usual had a hard time with the lower ball joints starting by the damn cotter pins and then having to press them off. Upper ball joints were the originals so we had to grind the heads off of them. stay tuned of more progress....Let me get back out there...

big_al_71 · 07-28-2009, 06:08 PM

The complete front is ready to be assembled back on tomorrow as I did not get the springs yet they are supposed to be here tomorrow. Once the front is all button up I will be moving to the back....I still have to press on the lower ball joints what a pain in the rear, so I am calling it a day as I have a prior commitment tonight...Stay tuned...

big_al_71 · 07-29-2009, 09:22 AM

The lower ball joints were kind of a pain in the butt, so we decided yesterday to leavem for this morning. When you are refreshed first thing in the morning best time to do the job that is a biatch to do. Fifteen minutes and both lower ball joints were pressed in....we replaced all the inner and outer tie rods upper and lower ball joints. We are going to begin taking the back apart since we cant finish the front till the springs get here hopefully they will be here by noon that way we can button up the front. stay tuned...

72BlckButy · 07-29-2009, 12:20 PM

Awesome progress Al!

I was hoping to see some updates to your thread this week...

07-24-2009, 09:26 AM	#201
JJanzen Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 252	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild Al, I love your truck and especially the seat cover/upholstery. Can you tell me where you purchased it? Thanks. Joel __________________ Blue72 Red72

07-24-2009, 09:59 AM	#203
JJanzen Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 252	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild Al, Any way you could post a picture of just the seat? Thanks. __________________ Blue72 Red72

07-24-2009, 12:18 PM	#205
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild another rendering that I am going to contact Coys Wheels to see if they can make me rear wheels like this... Attached Images __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

07-24-2009, 01:47 PM	#206
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild kinda looks like a tuxedo!!! __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer" Last edited by msgross; 07-24-2009 at 01:50 PM.

07-24-2009, 03:02 PM	#207
cerebus Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Saskatoon Posts: 100	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild Lovin that bench. Wish my interior looked that good! __________________ -- Tall, Dark and Handsome... Or so my mother says -- There is no fate, but the fate we make.

07-24-2009, 03:26 PM	#208
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild Mike you got it wrong!!!!! It is an "Oreo" Attached Images __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild Last edited by big_al_71; 07-24-2009 at 03:26 PM.

07-25-2009, 09:37 AM	#209
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild Well I received my bed cover yesterday and installed it last night. It went on very easy and it fits awesome and looks great and for 278.00 to my door was definetly well worth the $$$$.... Attached Images __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

07-25-2009, 09:41 AM	#210
killer71 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: at work Posts: 2,552	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild Truck is looking better and better! I think a fatter lip and a lowered stance will really add personality to it! __________________ R.I.P. Killer 71 10/26/07

07-25-2009, 12:03 PM	#211
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild I like that cover a lot. Nice work! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

07-25-2009, 02:10 PM	#213
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07-25-2009, 10:28 PM	#214
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild Al, the cover looks amazing, nice buy! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

07-25-2009, 10:42 PM	#216
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07-28-2009, 09:01 AM	#218
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild Well tuesday is finally here, waiting for the big brown truck!!!!!! If any of you see it point the truck my way...... I cant believe how excited I get about tearing into my bucket!!!! Stay tuned boys and girls for updates in the next few days...... __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

07-28-2009, 09:16 AM	#219
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07-28-2009, 02:48 PM	#220
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild Well lord and behold the parts arrived at 10:30 am so I went to pick up the truck and the parts. Of course the order was not complete as the springs are being dropped shipped and I should have them tomorrow. My guys started tearing it apart this afternoon and hopefully it will be finished by either tomorrow or thursday. While there I am going to replace all four ball joints, inner and outer wheel bearings, wheel seals, and inner and outer tie rods just to play safe.. Here are some picts of the progress... Attached Images __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild



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07-28-2009, 03:44 PM	#222
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild Thanks!!!!! Here are some picts from my cell of the progress....the front is already completely tored down...not too bad about an hour a a half...I am just waiting for the ball joints to get here...and the springs for re assembly tomorrow....here are some more picts...Like usual had a hard time with the lower ball joints starting by the damn cotter pins and then having to press them off. Upper ball joints were the originals so we had to grind the heads off of them. stay tuned of more progress....Let me get back out there... Attached Images __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

07-28-2009, 06:08 PM	#223
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild The complete front is ready to be assembled back on tomorrow as I did not get the springs yet they are supposed to be here tomorrow. Once the front is all button up I will be moving to the back....I still have to press on the lower ball joints what a pain in the rear, so I am calling it a day as I have a prior commitment tonight...Stay tuned... __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

07-29-2009, 09:22 AM	#224
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild The lower ball joints were kind of a pain in the butt, so we decided yesterday to leavem for this morning. When you are refreshed first thing in the morning best time to do the job that is a biatch to do. Fifteen minutes and both lower ball joints were pressed in....we replaced all the inner and outer tie rods upper and lower ball joints. We are going to begin taking the back apart since we cant finish the front till the springs get here hopefully they will be here by noon that way we can button up the front. stay tuned... Attached Images __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

07-29-2009, 12:20 PM	#225
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild Awesome progress Al! I was hoping to see some updates to your thread this week... __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

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