February 2013 TOTM - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Palf70Step** · 01-17-2013, 06:41 PM

For our first 2013 Truck of the Month (TOTM) contest the theme is:.

It’s Cold Outside, So Come On In

Our theme is about the truck with the nicest interior, stock, custom or anywhere in-between.

Let us check out the criteria or rules for those being nominated.

Open to all years and models of trucks, Blazers/Jimmys, Suburbans, Tahoes/Yukons, and panels.
It must be together and able to move on its own power.
If a truck was selected as a 2012 TOTM winner then you are ineligible. If you were nominated but were not selected as a TOTM winner then you may be nominated and compete in this month's category.

To Nominate:

You or someone else may nominate the vehicle. The nominee must be a board member and the current owner of the truck. Once you decide on who you wish to nominate, just add your nomination to this thread. We will need at least one picture of the interior and one full outside view of the nominee's vehicle, as well as the owner’s board name, and make/Model/Year of vehicle.

Nominees will run through January 24. The first 15 nominees that meet the criteria will participate in the contest. I will PM the nominees to get any additional data or pictures if they have not already been provided. If the owner has a preferred picture they want used in the contest, please let me know in a PM. You can PM me for an e-mail address in case anyone has problems resizing the pictures for the board. A Poll Thread will be set up by January 25 in this board area and an announcement will be posted on the Discussion Boards to notify all that voting has begun. The Poll will run thru the morning of February 1 and the official announcement of the winner will be on the afternoon of February 1. The announcement of the TOTM winner will be posted through the General Discussion Board area.

moneyeater · 01-17-2013, 07:00 PM

I nominate TVBlazer78 because the interior in his black blazer is beautifull !

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shawno72 · 01-17-2013, 07:02 PM

How about a stock interior with options?
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piecesparts · 01-17-2013, 08:43 PM

Try this 84 GMC with tweed and stereo speakers for a different look.

f.monroe · 01-17-2013, 09:23 PM

How about member hot_trux and the interior in his beautiful step side . It is just perfect. I will pm him for some good pics.
Frank
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**lolife99** · 01-17-2013, 09:27 PM

I'd like to nominate the interior of member hot trux' stunning '85 step side!
Leather re-sculpted oem seat.
Leather covered door panels.
Color matched trim.
Dakota digital gauges.
Billet steering wheel.
Air ride gauges hidden in the ashtray along with the ipod port connected to a modded factory AM/FM radio.

BossHogg69 · 01-17-2013, 10:30 PM

I nominate AusTx68 - his interior is top notch in my book.

**oldman3** · 01-18-2013, 11:57 AM

I would like to nominate NHDON for the interior in his 67 long wheel base step side.
Ultra Leather seats, console, door panels, floor, etc.

**truckfan** · 01-18-2013, 12:46 PM

I will nominate my new "barn find". 78 4X4 small block 400 with 44K actual miles. no rips in the seat, no cracks in dash. this pic was taken at the man's house I bought it from. Its a time warp! Plus the orange was only one or two years. even has a working AM radio and working add-on cruise!

sir_talk_alot · 01-18-2013, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by shawno72

How about a stock interior with options?
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Is that the original steering wheel in that first and second pic cuz i want one for my truck
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shawno72 · 01-18-2013, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by sir_talk_alot

Is that the original steering wheel in that first and second pic cuz i want one for my truck
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Yes that is the stock wheel for 67-68.

sir_talk_alot · 01-18-2013, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by shawno72

Yes that is the stock wheel for 67-68.

Is that the interior of your white truck!? Its incredible. Gorgeous. I need to track down that steering wheel.
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shawno72 · 01-18-2013, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by sir_talk_alot

Is that the interior of your white truck!? Its incredible. Gorgeous. I need to track down that steering wheel.
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It is the interior of my white truck, thank you for the compliment!!

magwakeenercew2jh · 01-18-2013, 07:38 PM

Well, my truck doesn't hold a candle to many of these customs.

And, except for the sweat and $$$$ I've put in on my one-man build, I wouldn't even think about entering my RAT1968 baby in anything...
....Except I thought those folks that are working by themselves on one-man garage builds might like to see her.

She's not stock. And not a big-time custom. But I'm proud of the outcome of the three years I've put in (so far).

shawno72 · 01-18-2013, 08:00 PM

Looks great Bill!

tvblazer78 · 01-18-2013, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by moneyeater

I nominate TVBlazer78 because the interior in his black blazer is beautifull !

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Thank you sir.. Here are some better ones that I have..

Travis

doubleb's69 · 01-18-2013, 09:10 PM

I nominate jwall. Killer interior with a mix of stock and modern upgrades. Love the color and the whole truck.

I can't seem to get pictures posted.

jeffg1010 · 01-18-2013, 09:54 PM

I nominate livrat's wifes blazer. It's one of my favorites! I'll locate a pic and post it, but I am on my phone

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JWall · 01-19-2013, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by doubleb's69

I nominate jwall. Killer interior with a mix of stock and modern upgrades. Love the color and the whole truck.

I can't seem to get pictures posted.

Thank you!

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68Timber · 01-21-2013, 10:08 PM

Wow, hard choices, I've got to aim higher! I couldn't help but be reminded of Evil Trailblazer SS's truck - Excellent work in the "factory plus" theme. I don't have pics, but it deserves to be here.

samstheman · 01-22-2013, 12:09 PM

Id like to add mine, samstheman 1977 chevy stepside full leather.
Molded headliner, Custom shaped seat with extra fat thread top stitch
and full leather wrapped door panel with a custom door insert and bottom panel.
Thanks

Evil Trailblazer SS · 01-22-2013, 01:27 PM

So BRUISER asked me via PM to post pics of my resto and get in on TOTM!

thanks for the vote of confidence!

Here it goes...it started life as this

And I've slowly but surely been working and molding it into what you see below! Mind you, the body work and paint isn't done yet, but EVERYTHIG ELSE is done...

The truck is done with it's 4L80E (2005 core with shot peened hard parts and 5 pinion planets, full Sonnax treatment and Alto/Kolene soft parts) swap, headers and full 2.5" exhaust, Gen V cast valve covers, lots of suspension and steering parts, 2004 Corporate 14 with big pinion bearing, HD Ribbed housing and Eaton LS, and tons of other goodies I'm missing...it's such a long project I sometimes lose track of what I've already done! All lighting is LED throughout the truck, TONS of NOS interior parts, etc. etc.
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**oldman3** · 01-24-2013, 06:08 PM

I forgot to post an exterior shot of NHDON's truck with his interior views, sorry, so will you attach this to interior shots in Post #8....Jim

01-17-2013, 06:41 PM	#1
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,061	February 2013 TOTM For our first 2013 Truck of the Month (TOTM) contest the theme is:. It’s Cold Outside, So Come On In Our theme is about the truck with the nicest interior, stock, custom or anywhere in-between. Let us check out the criteria or rules for those being nominated. Open to all years and models of trucks, Blazers/Jimmys, Suburbans, Tahoes/Yukons, and panels. It must be together and able to move on its own power. If a truck was selected as a 2012 TOTM winner then you are ineligible. If you were nominated but were not selected as a TOTM winner then you may be nominated and compete in this month's category. To Nominate: You or someone else may nominate the vehicle. The nominee must be a board member and the current owner of the truck. Once you decide on who you wish to nominate, just add your nomination to this thread. We will need at least one picture of the interior and one full outside view of the nominee's vehicle, as well as the owner’s board name, and make/Model/Year of vehicle. Nominees will run through January 24. The first 15 nominees that meet the criteria will participate in the contest. I will PM the nominees to get any additional data or pictures if they have not already been provided. If the owner has a preferred picture they want used in the contest, please let me know in a PM. You can PM me for an e-mail address in case anyone has problems resizing the pictures for the board. A Poll Thread will be set up by January 25 in this board area and an announcement will be posted on the Discussion Boards to notify all that voting has begun. The Poll will run thru the morning of February 1 and the official announcement of the winner will be on the afternoon of February 1. The announcement of the TOTM winner will be posted through the General Discussion Board area. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

01-17-2013, 07:00 PM	#2
moneyeater Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Northern Germany,near Bremen Posts: 684	Re: February 2013 TOTM I nominate TVBlazer78 because the interior in his black blazer is beautifull ! Volker __________________ My little US vehicle parts business: http://www.thegearheaddepot.com/ Come have a look! ´81 GMC C 10, Spanish Red

01-17-2013, 07:02 PM	#3
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: February 2013 TOTM How about a stock interior with options? __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

01-17-2013, 08:43 PM	#4
piecesparts Parts and more parts Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere Posts: 6,821	Re: February 2013 TOTM Try this 84 GMC with tweed and stereo speakers for a different look. Attached Images __________________ Frank

01-17-2013, 09:23 PM	#5
f.monroe Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Caldwell,Tx. Posts: 3,648	Re: February 2013 TOTM How about member hot_trux and the interior in his beautiful step side . It is just perfect. I will pm him for some good pics. Frank Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Born and proudly residing in a Red State !

01-17-2013, 09:27 PM	#6
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,699	Re: February 2013 TOTM I'd like to nominate the interior of member hot trux' stunning '85 step side! Leather re-sculpted oem seat. Leather covered door panels. Color matched trim. Dakota digital gauges. Billet steering wheel. Air ride gauges hidden in the ashtray along with the ipod port connected to a modded factory AM/FM radio. Attached Images __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823 Last edited by lolife99; 01-17-2013 at 09:39 PM.

01-17-2013, 10:30 PM	#7
BossHogg69 motor exploder Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 2,346	Re: February 2013 TOTM I nominate AusTx68 - his interior is top notch in my book. Attached Images __________________ Adam 1969 Chevy CST/10 stepside, DART Big M/TREMEC Magnum Extreme/3.73's w/Detroit Truetrac 1965 Chevy Bel Air Wagon (daily driver), 327/TH350,10 bolt w/3.08's 1961 Chevy Bel Air Sport Coupe, ZZ454/M21/9" rear w/3.50's & Detroit Truetrac 2005 GMC 1500 ccsb 2wd, 6.0L/4L65e/3.73 G80 2006 GMC 2500HD ccsb 4x4, DMax LBZ/Allison 6spd/4.56's w/Detroit TrueTrac Use the SEARCH function on this forum - it is your friend!!

01-18-2013, 11:57 AM	#8
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,559	Re: February 2013 TOTM I would like to nominate NHDON for the interior in his 67 long wheel base step side. Ultra Leather seats, console, door panels, floor, etc. Attached Images __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

01-18-2013, 12:46 PM	#9
truckfan Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lawrence KS Posts: 821	Re: February 2013 TOTM I will nominate my new "barn find". 78 4X4 small block 400 with 44K actual miles. no rips in the seat, no cracks in dash. this pic was taken at the man's house I bought it from. Its a time warp! Plus the orange was only one or two years. even has a working AM radio and working add-on cruise! Attached Images __________________ 1981 Chevy C30 440 Holmes 42K one owner miles

01-18-2013, 07:38 PM	#14
magwakeenercew2jh RAT1968 '68 Cab/'71 Parts Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Coarsegold, CA Posts: 2,375	Re: February 2013 TOTM Well, my truck doesn't hold a candle to many of these customs. And, except for the sweat and $$$$ I've put in on my one-man build, I wouldn't even think about entering my RAT1968 baby in anything... ....Except I thought those folks that are working by themselves on one-man garage builds might like to see her. She's not stock. And not a big-time custom. But I'm proud of the outcome of the three years I've put in (so far). Attached Images __________________ M17 Coarsegold, CA RAT's shiny now. But always a rat.

01-18-2013, 08:00 PM	#15
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: February 2013 TOTM Looks great Bill! __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

01-18-2013, 09:10 PM	#17
doubleb's69 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 1,241	Re: February 2013 TOTM I nominate jwall. Killer interior with a mix of stock and modern upgrades. Love the color and the whole truck. I can't seem to get pictures posted. __________________ Bud

01-18-2013, 09:54 PM	#18
jeffg1010 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Mooresville, NC Posts: 2,675	Re: February 2013 TOTM I nominate livrat's wifes blazer. It's one of my favorites! I'll locate a pic and post it, but I am on my phone Edit: Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Jeff 1972 Blazer CST 2wd- My son Sam's Project "S" Project "S" 1970 Suburban - SOLD "One Bad Burb" Photobucket Album 1986 C30 Crewcab - 63K original miles, original paint Members I have met: mikey531, gcburdic, bashed, burbman69, TonyPieras, Blazester, GCncsuHD, custombuilt67-72, tsnow678, highrpm, PanelDeland, tanman722001, 47thriftmaster, babyblueoval, 68stepbed, JesseWebb, Andy4639, xs-style, TobyArnot, BigOrange, frednoah, brn_agn, k5hart, Graham57a, bhelton, AJohn6, SilverC10, 69CST, '71 Flame, RaceAGMC, Liz, Josh, MattPSU, 68corvair, Chevy350V8, mdeal, ccrorymc, mrhurt73, dmxxpert, Custom68, 84GMC, BionicABs1, BigBlockBurris, Ebfabman, ATP... Last edited by jeffg1010; 01-18-2013 at 10:17 PM.

01-21-2013, 10:08 PM	#20
68Timber I know the pieces fit Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MONTGOMERY, AL Posts: 5,523	Re: February 2013 TOTM Wow, hard choices, I've got to aim higher! I couldn't help but be reminded of Evil Trailblazer SS's truck - Excellent work in the "factory plus" theme. I don't have pics, but it deserves to be here. __________________ John 79 2wd Blazer (Bruiser) 85 M1009 Blazer (Sarge) build 74 Honda Z50 build

01-22-2013, 12:09 PM	#21
samstheman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: whittier calif Posts: 160	Re: February 2013 TOTM Id like to add mine, samstheman 1977 chevy stepside full leather. Molded headliner, Custom shaped seat with extra fat thread top stitch and full leather wrapped door panel with a custom door insert and bottom panel. Thanks Attached Images Last edited by samstheman; 01-22-2013 at 12:17 PM. Reason: add



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01-22-2013, 01:27 PM	#22
Evil Trailblazer SS Big Gulps Huh? Whelp... Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 410	Re: February 2013 TOTM So BRUISER asked me via PM to post pics of my resto and get in on TOTM! thanks for the vote of confidence! Here it goes...it started life as this And I've slowly but surely been working and molding it into what you see below! Mind you, the body work and paint isn't done yet, but EVERYTHIG ELSE is done... The truck is done with it's 4L80E (2005 core with shot peened hard parts and 5 pinion planets, full Sonnax treatment and Alto/Kolene soft parts) swap, headers and full 2.5" exhaust, Gen V cast valve covers, lots of suspension and steering parts, 2004 Corporate 14 with big pinion bearing, HD Ribbed housing and Eaton LS, and tons of other goodies I'm missing...it's such a long project I sometimes lose track of what I've already done! All lighting is LED throughout the truck, TONS of NOS interior parts, etc. etc. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ "The Ghost II" - 1987 V30 CC, 14-BFF (2nd Design Heavy Ribbed HD) SRW Conversion, 454/4L80E/205, 6" Springs, 35" Toyo MT's on 17" Classic II's, Full Audio System, Lot of Other Goodies!

01-24-2013, 06:08 PM	#23
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,559	Re: February 2013 TOTM I forgot to post an exterior shot of NHDON's truck with his interior views, sorry, so will you attach this to interior shots in Post #8....Jim Attached Images __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

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