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**Joe Pass** · 05-08-2018, 08:05 PM

Are those hood hinges cad plated?.....gold looks nice..

jimmythompson1964 · 05-08-2018, 08:10 PM

You are crazy detailed on your build...I am impressed

**The Rocknrod** · 05-08-2018, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe Pass

Are those hood hinges cad plated?.....gold looks nice..

Cadillac plating did the cad plating, they have a new plating now though.
Thanks for the compliment guys.

aggie91 · 05-09-2018, 08:50 AM

Wiring for the park/turn signals looks nice and clean. That is the way I did mine that I tried to explain before.

Are you using a nylon washer under the head of the bolts? Looks like something is between the bolt head and the inner fender where they bolt to the firewall.

Very clean and detailed build!

**The Rocknrod** · 05-10-2018, 09:14 PM

Watch out for your hood sponges. I bought a set from LMC and a set from I think The Truck Shop and the Truck Shops were narrower, same thickness though.

**The Rocknrod** · 05-10-2018, 09:16 PM

Also I put my dome lamp in. Waiting on the courtesy foot-well lights to finish the wiring.

**The Rocknrod** · 05-12-2018, 08:04 AM

Okay I installed the hood running/turn lamps, they are LED, new housings, plug, fasteners. I clear coated the housings and plugs masked where needed of course.

**The Rocknrod** · 05-12-2018, 08:07 AM

Received the courtesy lights and installed them wired except for the passenger side. Going to work on the when I get a glove box that I will get when I get an air conditioning unit. Want the wiring to be nice so running it will all be together.

**The Rocknrod** · 05-12-2018, 08:12 AM

I bought a dash speaker from retro-sound I think, anyway one of the brackets didn't line up so I did some modification to the location and bracket. Lines up now.

I'm not big into stereos, so I will have one but the boom-boom thing isn't mine.

People try to "school" me on what is boom-boom and what is not - I cant tell the difference.

Other than the green items you see I got from an original bracket and the rubber piece too, the rest came with the speaker.

Indian113 · 05-12-2018, 09:43 AM

I am with you on the Boom Boom Thing! My hearing sucks and all I need is some Music, besides I would rather hear my wife and the exhaust note when I am cruising. Thanks for the updates I really like the way your truck is taking shape.

**The Rocknrod** · 05-12-2018, 11:34 AM

Thanks I'm tryin.
I still want to install foam around the speaker and put some black material on it before I install it for good. So I'm going over today and look for that stuff locally.

**The Rocknrod** · 05-12-2018, 04:20 PM

Okay here is my plan on the front seat. Cream and Red with material, not sure which of the two materials on the right yet.

jimmythompson1964 · 05-12-2018, 06:04 PM

That is one sharp truck, if you were a little closer I would stop by and see it in person. Nice work

jimmythompson1964 · 05-12-2018, 06:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Rocknrod

I started working on the hood lamps. I used an American Autowire grommet for the firewall plug for the hood wires to include a ground wire to the lights, I used some push-mount wire ties in the interior of the hood wiring, they are hard to even notice. The pad isnt installed in the hood on the pic below, hard to see with so much red.

How did you get the wires to the front of the hood? Under the bolt on brace ? Mine is just wire tied and exposed, yours looks really clean.

**The Rocknrod** · 05-12-2018, 06:17 PM

Pretty much thats how I did it. Thank you for the kind comment, I wish you were closer too you could stop by once in a while.

**The Rocknrod** · 05-14-2018, 12:39 AM

Installed the speaker, cant even tell it's in there. And The cowl leaf/trash screen is in there also.

**Joe Pass** · 05-14-2018, 08:16 AM

That worked well...nice idea

aggie91 · 05-14-2018, 08:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Rocknrod

Okay here is my plan on the front seat. Cream and Red with material, not sure which of the two materials on the right yet.

I like the pattern on the right, but the one in the middle is a little more subdued so it might be a better choice. All I know is, you are doing a great job on the truck and no matter which material you choose, it will look outstanding.

Would you mind sharing the part numbers from SMS for those two fabrics?

Keep up the great work!

**The Rocknrod** · 05-17-2018, 02:07 PM

So I installed the gauge panel after finishing the wiring behind it. Have everything else ready to plug in when I get the rest.

jchav62 · 05-17-2018, 04:27 PM

Looking beautiful! Very clean...

shp4man · 05-17-2018, 07:52 PM

Wow, you must be a perfectionist because that looks like a really nice build.

**The Rocknrod** · 05-17-2018, 08:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jchav62

Looking beautiful! Very clean...

Quote:

Originally Posted by shp4man

Wow, you must be a perfectionist because that looks like a really nice build.

Thanks guys.

**60short** · 05-17-2018, 09:48 PM

I just read through your thread, this is gonna be one heck of a truck...

can I ask how / what you attached under the cowl as the trash screen?

**The Rocknrod** · 05-17-2018, 11:08 PM

Thank you, I hope it will be.
I purchased a roll of 1/4" X 1/4" screen and formed it ever so carefully almost wire by wire to fit in the underside so that it would support itself. Then I read recently where one of our members here used some hot glue ensure his stayed a few years ago (still works) so I used some too.

**The Rocknrod** · 07-13-2018, 12:10 PM

Back when the local trailer guy brought my truck home from the painter - 1 year, 1 month, 1 day after I let them have it.
In your "wildest" dreams - what do you think the cost was, all new sheet-metall before the painter got it.

05-08-2018, 08:05 PM	#201
Joe Pass Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Windsor, California Posts: 1,042	Re: New 64 Stepper Project Are those hood hinges cad plated?.....gold looks nice.. __________________ 1962 build album http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=2066 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=2066 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=2067 1956 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=2086

05-08-2018, 08:10 PM	#202
jimmythompson1964 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Greeneville TN Posts: 251	Re: New 64 Stepper Project You are crazy detailed on your build...I am impressed __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=765151

05-09-2018, 08:50 AM	#204
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Re: New 64 Stepper Project Wiring for the park/turn signals looks nice and clean. That is the way I did mine that I tried to explain before. Are you using a nylon washer under the head of the bolts? Looks like something is between the bolt head and the inner fender where they bolt to the firewall. Very clean and detailed build! __________________ 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

05-10-2018, 09:14 PM	#205
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: New 64 Stepper Project Watch out for your hood sponges. I bought a set from LMC and a set from I think The Truck Shop and the Truck Shops were narrower, same thickness though. Attached Images __________________ 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?

05-10-2018, 09:16 PM	#206
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: New 64 Stepper Project Also I put my dome lamp in. Waiting on the courtesy foot-well lights to finish the wiring. Attached Images __________________ 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?

05-12-2018, 08:04 AM	#207
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: New 64 Stepper Project Okay I installed the hood running/turn lamps, they are LED, new housings, plug, fasteners. I clear coated the housings and plugs masked where needed of course. Attached Images __________________ 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?

05-12-2018, 08:07 AM	#208
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: New 64 Stepper Project Received the courtesy lights and installed them wired except for the passenger side. Going to work on the when I get a glove box that I will get when I get an air conditioning unit. Want the wiring to be nice so running it will all be together. Attached Images __________________ 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?

05-12-2018, 08:12 AM	#209
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: New 64 Stepper Project I bought a dash speaker from retro-sound I think, anyway one of the brackets didn't line up so I did some modification to the location and bracket. Lines up now. I'm not big into stereos, so I will have one but the boom-boom thing isn't mine. People try to "school" me on what is boom-boom and what is not - I cant tell the difference. Other than the green items you see I got from an original bracket and the rubber piece too, the rest came with the speaker. Attached Images __________________ 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? Last edited by The Rocknrod; 05-12-2018 at 09:18 AM.

05-12-2018, 09:43 AM	#210
Indian113 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Monroe,Iowa Posts: 4,370	Re: New 64 Stepper Project I am with you on the Boom Boom Thing! My hearing sucks and all I need is some Music, besides I would rather hear my wife and the exhaust note when I am cruising. Thanks for the updates I really like the way your truck is taking shape.

05-12-2018, 11:34 AM	#211
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: New 64 Stepper Project Thanks I'm tryin. I still want to install foam around the speaker and put some black material on it before I install it for good. So I'm going over today and look for that stuff locally. __________________ 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?

05-12-2018, 04:20 PM	#212
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: New 64 Stepper Project Okay here is my plan on the front seat. Cream and Red with material, not sure which of the two materials on the right yet. Attached Images __________________ 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?

05-12-2018, 06:04 PM	#213
jimmythompson1964 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Greeneville TN Posts: 251	Re: New 64 Stepper Project That is one sharp truck, if you were a little closer I would stop by and see it in person. Nice work __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=765151

05-12-2018, 06:17 PM	#215
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: New 64 Stepper Project Pretty much thats how I did it. Thank you for the kind comment, I wish you were closer too you could stop by once in a while. __________________ 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?

05-14-2018, 12:39 AM	#216
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: New 64 Stepper Project Installed the speaker, cant even tell it's in there. And The cowl leaf/trash screen is in there also. Attached Images __________________ 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?

05-14-2018, 08:16 AM	#217
Joe Pass Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Windsor, California Posts: 1,042	Re: New 64 Stepper Project That worked well...nice idea __________________ 1962 build album http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=2066 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=2066 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=2067 1956 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=2086



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05-17-2018, 02:07 PM	#219
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: New 64 Stepper Project So I installed the gauge panel after finishing the wiring behind it. Have everything else ready to plug in when I get the rest. Attached Images __________________ 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?

05-17-2018, 04:27 PM	#220
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: New 64 Stepper Project Looking beautiful! Very clean... __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4

05-17-2018, 07:52 PM	#221
shp4man Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 557	Re: New 64 Stepper Project Wow, you must be a perfectionist because that looks like a really nice build. __________________ Everybody has to believe in something. I believe I'll have another beer.

05-17-2018, 09:48 PM	#223
60short Revitalizing a 6T C10 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Santa Barbara, CA Posts: 222	Re: New 64 Stepper Project I just read through your thread, this is gonna be one heck of a truck... can I ask how / what you attached under the cowl as the trash screen?

05-17-2018, 11:08 PM	#224
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: New 64 Stepper Project Thank you, I hope it will be. I purchased a roll of 1/4" X 1/4" screen and formed it ever so carefully almost wire by wire to fit in the underside so that it would support itself. Then I read recently where one of our members here used some hot glue ensure his stayed a few years ago (still works) so I used some too. __________________ 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?

07-13-2018, 12:10 PM	#225
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: New 64 Stepper Project Back when the local trailer guy brought my truck home from the painter - 1 year, 1 month, 1 day after I let them have it. In your "wildest" dreams - what do you think the cost was, all new sheet-metall before the painter got it. Attached Images __________________ 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? Last edited by The Rocknrod; 07-13-2018 at 01:03 PM.

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