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subtle71 · 01-24-2006, 10:26 PM

To borrow a quote from my buddy Putter...

I took a road trip this afternoon to delivery some parts to Putter and sneak a peek at the progress on the interior of my 71. Always great swapping stories with Putter! The interior is shaping up nicely to say the least! After checking out these pics versus the real live thing, I have come to the conclusion that I have got to either get a different digital camera, learn how to use the one I have, or go back to my Nikon 35mm camera for documenting the build. This camera makes the leather look a lot more rusty or red colored than it actually is.

I was suprised to see that both door panels and arm rests have been covered, the rear cab wall panel is covered and in place, the headliner insert is mounted, the dash pad wrapped in matching leather, and the kick panels are very close to being completed. Looks like all that is really left is the seat, power windows, and the rest of the audio system. Oh, and the gauge cluster panel needs to be dyed.

Check it out....

68haywagon · 01-24-2006, 10:31 PM

WOW....thats looks great!!!

jhwkns · 01-24-2006, 10:38 PM

That's beautiful.. I hope you have plenty of room for trophys..

Botietruck · 01-24-2006, 10:48 PM

Sweeeeet!!

Southedisto · 01-24-2006, 11:43 PM

Nice, I like the panels.

jay-dawg · 01-25-2006, 01:03 AM

sweet!

muddpile · 01-25-2006, 01:10 AM

Wow! I always liked the tweed, and wondered why you were going away from it, but now I see why. This leather looks awesome!

**N2TRUX** · 01-25-2006, 01:36 AM

:happy: I like it a lot....

subtle71 · 01-25-2006, 02:59 AM

Here is a shot of the passenger door panel without the armrest cover installed. It gives a closer idea of the color of the leather. Image the leather used in the Ford King Ranch models but softer and a little richer color.

Longhorn Al · 01-25-2006, 03:45 AM

Wow. You have given me an idea. I'm going to do the leather thing someday and have them put the Bevo logo in the headliner.

subtle71 · 01-25-2006, 03:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longhorn Al

Wow. You have given me an idea. I'm going to do the leather thing someday and have them put the Bevo logo in the headliner.

I think the hides for my interior must have come from over your way! One of the hides was 67 sq. ft.

Hook 'em Horns!

Longhorn Al · 01-25-2006, 03:53 AM

haha maybe so. Were they expensive? I hope I can find an honest craftsman like Putter.

Longhorn Al · 01-25-2006, 03:55 AM

Your post is my inspiration now. I've finally decided on a color. I think I'll go with Chevy's sunset orange. It's a lot like burnt orange, and with that leather interior, would make a great truck to take to games.

**Canadian694x4** · 01-25-2006, 04:07 AM

Very Nice! Progress is GREAT!

68Stepbed · 01-25-2006, 07:23 AM

subtle said the "F" word!

Looks good man.

yank · 01-25-2006, 09:34 AM

Man I can't wait to see it in person Dean

Joe67 · 01-25-2006, 09:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by subtle71

I was suprised to see that both door panels and arm rests have been covered, the rear cab wall panel is covered and in place, the headliner insert is mounted, the dash pad wrapped in matching leather, and the kick panels are very close to being completed. Looks like all that is really left is the seat, power windows, and the rest of the audio system. Oh, and the gauge cluster panel needs to be dyed.

Check it out....

Looks great!

Is that interior a custom build or are parts and carpet pieces like those available?

c10crazy · 01-25-2006, 10:00 AM

subtle71, Where did you put the seams for the suede around the cab and did you use just spray cans of glue to hold it in place????.

Putter · 01-25-2006, 10:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longhorn Al

haha maybe so. Were they expensive? I hope I can find an honest craftsman like Putter.

Hey now....let me clarify that Putter is also in awe of this. I was just there to visit. Not to give away any secrets, but Dean (Subtle) told me the roof, rear wall cover and door panels are from RodDoors. And man, they are nice in person.
And those kick-panel speaker pods are hand made, hand formed, hand covered....(You should see the components that are going in them....I spent less on my entire interior!!)
Expensive, you ask?? I nearly choked on my own tongue when he told me the most recent sticker price....for the material ONLY!!!
But, nice comes at a price!

**Yukon Jack** · 01-25-2006, 11:25 AM

Definitely looking great!

chevybill · 01-25-2006, 11:40 AM

That really looks great.
And, yes leather is very, very, very expensive.
When I had the seats done in my vette and my camaro leather would have doubled the cost of the job.

The new "fake leather" really looks like leather and that is the material I used.
You can always go to a saddle repair shop and pick up some scraps and toss under the seat to get that leather smell.

krue · 01-25-2006, 12:33 PM

Looks good Dean, can't wait to see it again.

subtle71 · 01-25-2006, 12:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67c10step

Looks great!

Is that interior a custom build or are parts and carpet pieces like those available?

67c10step: The headliner insert, rear cab wall pieces, and poor panels are Dano style pieces that I bought from RodDoors.

c10crazy: The seams for the suede headliner pieces are between where the roof rolls down and where the shoulder seat belt mounts. There will be 1/8th inch thick molded ABS strip about 1/2 inch wide that will be wrapped in suede and cover the seams.

thejoker · 01-25-2006, 01:06 PM

DITTO......That looks really good.

JKR

subtle71 · 01-25-2006, 01:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longhorn Al

haha maybe so. Were they expensive? I hope I can find an honest craftsman like Putter.

expensive? Well, note the color of the truck! It seems to be the same color as powder or crack cocaine. Yes, this truck is my addition. I have way too much money tied up in this truck. Mostly because I am having to sub out a lot of the work. I often get blindsided by questions about how something was done on it. I feel bad by not being able to answer the questions since I had a lot of the work done while I am out on the road working. I have to travel quite a bit with work. But when it is all said and done, this little white "eye candy", not nose candy, brings a big smile to my face.

Now to answer your question:
Dano panels package: $600 unwrapped, circa 2001 (maybe more today)
peat colored Comfort Suede: $26/yard x3 yards
Cinnamon Sorbet leather hides: $8/sq ft x178 (w/shipping & tax, $1563)
Fientuft wool carpet: $280
We retail the Signature Reference kickpanel speakers (Polk SR6500) for $899. I can't remember what Putter said when I told him that, just that he froze and became statue-esque.

Labor: $????????? I may be taking up a collection, but CS Soundoff has done an excellent job. Plus the exposure they will get will let people know that they do a lot more than just car stereo equipment.

01-24-2006, 10:26 PM	#1
subtle71 Granddad's Ol' Truck Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: MS Posts: 588	"I like progress! Progress is good!" Putter To borrow a quote from my buddy Putter... I took a road trip this afternoon to delivery some parts to Putter and sneak a peek at the progress on the interior of my 71. Always great swapping stories with Putter! The interior is shaping up nicely to say the least! After checking out these pics versus the real live thing, I have come to the conclusion that I have got to either get a different digital camera, learn how to use the one I have, or go back to my Nikon 35mm camera for documenting the build. This camera makes the leather look a lot more rusty or red colored than it actually is. I was suprised to see that both door panels and arm rests have been covered, the rear cab wall panel is covered and in place, the headliner insert is mounted, the dash pad wrapped in matching leather, and the kick panels are very close to being completed. Looks like all that is really left is the seat, power windows, and the rest of the audio system. Oh, and the gauge cluster panel needs to be dyed. Check it out.... Attached Images __________________ *1971 Chevrolet Custom 10 short step-side* *2005 GMC Sierra SLT 2500HD crew cab 2wd* [I]1971 Chevrolet Custom 10 Deluxe lwb fleet-side

01-24-2006, 10:31 PM	#2
68haywagon I'm watching you! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Levittown, PA Posts: 1,822	Re: "I like progress! Progress is good!" Putter WOW....thats looks great!!! __________________ 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Z71 4WD 1993 Chevrolet C-1500 W/T - Blue - 4.3L V-6, 4 speed auto - Dad's (RIP) 1992 Chevrolet S10 - LS swap project 1968 Chevrolet C-10 longbed fleetside - sold

01-24-2006, 10:38 PM	#3
jhwkns Registered Cruiser Join Date: May 2002 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 2,230	Re: "I like progress! Progress is good!" Putter That's beautiful.. I hope you have plenty of room for trophys.. __________________ I intend to live forever. So far, so good.

01-24-2006, 10:48 PM	#4
Botietruck '71 chevy s.bed/s.side Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 1,571	Re: "I like progress! Progress is good!" Putter Sweeeeet!! __________________ STILL PLAYS WITH CARS...AND TRUCKS!! Parents! Be good to your kids...they get to choose your nursing home! 250 I-6 with a 3 speed Saginaw and Borg Warner Overdrive...She's got overdrive!

01-24-2006, 11:43 PM	#5
Southedisto River life...... Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Orangeburg SC Posts: 1,078	Re: "I like progress! Progress is good!" Putter Nice, I like the panels. __________________ I like wheelin in Dixie!

01-25-2006, 01:03 AM	#6
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01-25-2006, 01:10 AM	#7
muddpile Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 1,371	Re: "I like progress! Progress is good!" Putter Wow! I always liked the tweed, and wondered why you were going away from it, but now I see why. This leather looks awesome! __________________ 1964 Chevy Short Fleet: Tornado 1972 Chevy C10: Fast Orange Secondaries Wide Open

01-25-2006, 01:36 AM	#8
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: "I like progress! Progress is good!" Putter :happy: I like it a lot.... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

01-25-2006, 02:59 AM	#9
subtle71 Granddad's Ol' Truck Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: MS Posts: 588	Re: "I like progress! Progress is good!" Putter Here is a shot of the passenger door panel without the armrest cover installed. It gives a closer idea of the color of the leather. Image the leather used in the Ford King Ranch models but softer and a little richer color. Attached Images __________________ *1971 Chevrolet Custom 10 short step-side* *2005 GMC Sierra SLT 2500HD crew cab 2wd* [I]1971 Chevrolet Custom 10 Deluxe lwb fleet-side Last edited by subtle71; 01-25-2006 at 03:03 AM.

01-25-2006, 03:45 AM	#10
Longhorn Al Texas Longhorn For Life Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 698	Re: "I like progress! Progress is good!" Putter Wow. You have given me an idea. I'm going to do the leather thing someday and have them put the Bevo logo in the headliner. __________________ 1970 C-10 named HOSS 400SB/TH350, PS, PB, 3.07 gears \m/ Hook 'Em from Austin, TEXAS

01-25-2006, 03:53 AM	#12
Longhorn Al Texas Longhorn For Life Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 698	Re: "I like progress! Progress is good!" Putter haha maybe so. Were they expensive? I hope I can find an honest craftsman like Putter. __________________ 1970 C-10 named HOSS 400SB/TH350, PS, PB, 3.07 gears \m/ Hook 'Em from Austin, TEXAS

01-25-2006, 03:55 AM	#13
Longhorn Al Texas Longhorn For Life Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 698	Re: "I like progress! Progress is good!" Putter Your post is my inspiration now. I've finally decided on a color. I think I'll go with Chevy's sunset orange. It's a lot like burnt orange, and with that leather interior, would make a great truck to take to games. __________________ 1970 C-10 named HOSS 400SB/TH350, PS, PB, 3.07 gears \m/ Hook 'Em from Austin, TEXAS

01-25-2006, 04:07 AM	#14
Canadian694x4 Born To Lose Club Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta/Oxenden, Ontario, Great White North Posts: 13,306	Re: "I like progress! Progress is good!" Putter Very Nice! Progress is GREAT! __________________ Brian Smith - "Born To Lose" 1969 Chevrolet K10 LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 20 Yrs - 1 of 208 Built & Sold In Canada! - 283 V8/350TH/NP208, 2" All Spring Lift, 32" Good Year MT/R's. 1972 GMC K2500 Custom LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 2 Yrs - 1 of 571 Built & Sold In Canada! - 350 V8/SM465/NP205, 4” Rough Country Lift, 33” Interco TSL Thornbirds 2007.5 GMC Sierra SLE 2500HD 4x4 - Proud Owner For 15 Yrs - 6.6L V8 Duramax Diesel/Allison 1000, 2" Lift, 33" Mickey Thompson MTZ's. 2008 Yamaha Raptor 700r - Proud Owner For 13 Yrs - ITP Mud Lites. 2015 John Deere 1025R - Proud Owner For 6 Yrs - 24HP Diesel/H120/54D/260B/SB1154.

01-25-2006, 07:23 AM	#15
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: "I like progress! Progress is good!" Putter subtle said the "F" word! Looks good man. __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

01-25-2006, 09:34 AM	#16
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01-25-2006, 10:00 AM	#18
c10crazy Like a Rock! Join Date: May 2002 Location: USA Posts: 1,092	Re: "I like progress! Progress is good!" Putter subtle71, Where did you put the seams for the suede around the cab and did you use just spray cans of glue to hold it in place????. __________________ 69 LWB Runs great - work in progress Mess with me and you mess with the whole trailer park!

01-25-2006, 11:25 AM	#20
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,683	Re: "I like progress! Progress is good!" Putter Definitely looking great! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

01-25-2006, 11:40 AM	#21
chevybill Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: calhoun city ms Posts: 940	Re: "I like progress! Progress is good!" Putter That really looks great. And, yes leather is very, very, very expensive. When I had the seats done in my vette and my camaro leather would have doubled the cost of the job. The new "fake leather" really looks like leather and that is the material I used. You can always go to a saddle repair shop and pick up some scraps and toss under the seat to get that leather smell. __________________ ongoing 1970 c 10 lwb 1994 z-28 few mods.-owned since new 1978 vette silver/grey 25th anniv. paint

01-25-2006, 12:33 PM	#22
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: "I like progress! Progress is good!" Putter Looks good Dean, can't wait to see it again. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

01-25-2006, 01:06 PM	#24
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