Interior progress on wife's truck - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

powell72 · 02-27-2006, 12:55 AM

My wife and I spent Saturday working on her interior, what an improvement.

Here's the truck for those who forgot or haven't seen it-

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The interior was originally saddle, and pretty torn up. Here's what we did-dash pad and painted top of dash, painted and installed a '65 Chevelle wheel, painted the door panels, installed '55-57 window cranks and door handles, dyed the arm rests and sunvisors, installed new seatbelts, and made lower door panels and kick panels and upholstered them.

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We thought the Chevelle wheel with the chrome ring fit the vintage look we were going for. We still have more work to do, a horn cap, carpet, more paint touch up, a new instrument panel bezel and some other detailing. What do you think?

al's71gmc · 02-27-2006, 01:39 AM

Looking real good. I might have a 65 impala horn cap for that wheel. The wheel and ring looked the same, but the cap has the impala logo.If you want it and I can find it, it's yours for the cost of the ride. If I find it I'll pm you.
Al

jsbgump · 02-27-2006, 01:50 AM

Looks good

ClemsonChevy · 02-27-2006, 02:55 AM

HOLY PSYCHEDELIC SEAT COVERS, BATMAN!

**Palf70Step** · 02-27-2006, 06:44 AM

Very Nice.

sixty8c10 · 02-27-2006, 07:11 AM

looks good.....got any more pics of the truck?

**special-K** · 02-27-2006, 10:25 AM

Lookin`good,nice touches on Rita`s Rod.I was afraid you were going to show a new seat cover.Gotta keep the Mexican blanket.She needs a thatch curtain for the back window.How about a shrunken Barbie head from the mirror?

Zumo · 02-27-2006, 10:40 AM

Hey looking good. Nice steering whell BTS

**Yukon Jack** · 02-27-2006, 10:47 AM

Looking great.

boundstaffpress · 02-27-2006, 10:53 AM

Nice job.

**ScottH** · 02-27-2006, 12:04 PM

Looks good..... how/what did u make the lower door panels with?

gferris5 · 02-28-2006, 01:39 AM

Also-
Where did you get the handles/cranks and how much did they cost?

71SWBChevy · 02-28-2006, 02:03 AM

Those green wheels set that truck off!

**special-K** · 02-28-2006, 08:28 AM

I have a geen metalflake steering wheel that would go right in there.So,trade me that wheel so I can rob your idea.lol

powell72 · 02-28-2006, 11:55 PM

Thanks for the compliments guys, I'll try to answer some questions-
special-don't worry the seat cover is here to stay
scott-I made them out of some thin particle board (1/8'' I believe) from Home Depot, cost me like four bucks, cut them with a jig saw
gferris-we got them at a swap meet, they were two bucks a piece
zumo-I smiled when I noticed your wheel on your thread last week

Al, let me know if you find it.

powell72 · 03-01-2006, 12:05 AM

sixty8, there are some pics of it in this thread-
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=175838

sixty8c10 · 03-01-2006, 01:36 AM

thanx

krue · 03-01-2006, 09:53 PM

Looks good, boy the colors on that seat POP! I wish my wife was into trucks.

davidh · 03-01-2006, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

Lookin`good,nice touches on Rita`s Rod.I was afraid you were going to show a new seat cover.Gotta keep the Mexican blanket.She needs a thatch curtain for the back window.How about a shrunken Barbie head from the mirror?

Ha, ha guys. I've been working in Laredo. One of the first things I did was go scouting for mexican blankets for seat covers!! got my eye on an old 68plain jane step side too.
Plan on building a rat rod soon and they will feel nice to being burnt by the vinyl this summer.

02-27-2006, 12:55 AM	#1
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Interior progress on wife's truck My wife and I spent Saturday working on her interior, what an improvement. Here's the truck for those who forgot or haven't seen it- "" The interior was originally saddle, and pretty torn up. Here's what we did-dash pad and painted top of dash, painted and installed a '65 Chevelle wheel, painted the door panels, installed '55-57 window cranks and door handles, dyed the arm rests and sunvisors, installed new seatbelts, and made lower door panels and kick panels and upholstered them. " " "" We thought the Chevelle wheel with the chrome ring fit the vintage look we were going for. We still have more work to do, a horn cap, carpet, more paint touch up, a new instrument panel bezel and some other detailing. What do you think? __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html Last edited by powell72; 02-27-2006 at 01:24 AM.

02-27-2006, 01:39 AM	#2
al's71gmc 4 eyed fever Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Eureka, Nevada Posts: 500	Re: Interior progress on wife's truck Looking real good. I might have a 65 impala horn cap for that wheel. The wheel and ring looked the same, but the cap has the impala logo.If you want it and I can find it, it's yours for the cost of the ride. If I find it I'll pm you. Al __________________ 1971 GMC 2500 4x4 1972 GMC Sierra Grande 1/2 t 4x4-#1 son's truck. Recently completed resto. 4 YO daughter," Daddy, I like your truck better than Mom's." (2000 F350-ranch truck) Smart kid!! Last edited by al's71gmc; 02-27-2006 at 01:40 AM.

02-27-2006, 01:50 AM	#3
jsbgump Gone Fishing Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76135 Posts: 12,361	Re: Interior progress on wife's truck Looks good __________________ 68 Chevy Short Fleetside LSX Swap Under Way 3.73 posi 2.5/4 drop Frame of resto has been started 2022 Hyundai Tucson Limited 2019 Chevy Traverse Redline Edition Wifes Ride Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3483616

02-27-2006, 02:55 AM	#4
ClemsonChevy 8 vehicles only 4 that run Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Clemson, SC Posts: 236	Re: Interior progress on wife's truck HOLY PSYCHEDELIC SEAT COVERS, BATMAN! __________________ 95 2500 350 w/ 3.73 72 GMC 1500 SWB stepside 65 Chevy C10 SWB stepside 72 Chevy C10 LWB fleetside

02-27-2006, 06:44 AM	#5
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,251	Re: Interior progress on wife's truck Very Nice. __________________ 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!

02-27-2006, 07:11 AM	#6
sixty8c10 MY EX DRIVES A BROOM Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Herington, KS Posts: 869	Re: Interior progress on wife's truck looks good.....got any more pics of the truck? __________________ They say nobody's perfect. I'm a nobody, so I must be perfect. Building Nemo -1968 C10 Long Bed FRED -1947 KB-2 International

02-27-2006, 10:25 AM	#7
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Interior progress on wife's truck Lookin`good,nice touches on Rita`s Rod.I was afraid you were going to show a new seat cover.Gotta keep the Mexican blanket.She needs a thatch curtain for the back window.How about a shrunken Barbie head from the mirror? __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

02-27-2006, 10:40 AM	#8
Zumo Hot Rods For Life Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Waxahachie, TX Posts: 3,305	Re: Interior progress on wife's truck Hey looking good. Nice steering whell BTS __________________ 1968 C10 LWB **SOLD* Andy Viva Los Bicicletas! Los Muertos Custom Bicycles Last edited by Zumo; 02-27-2006 at 10:40 AM.

02-27-2006, 10:47 AM	#9
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Re: Interior progress on wife's truck Looking great. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

02-27-2006, 10:53 AM	#10
boundstaffpress Jamie Hyneman is my twin Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: La Junta, Colorado Posts: 705	Re: Interior progress on wife's truck Nice job. __________________ Justin SOLD 1967 K10 Fleetside, 283, Front and Rear Posi SOLD Color Wiring Diagrams Now in High Resolution V8 and Cab and Cab and Chassis

02-27-2006, 12:04 PM	#11
ScottH Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Hampstead, NC Posts: 8,190	Re: Interior progress on wife's truck Looks good..... how/what did u make the lower door panels with?

02-28-2006, 01:39 AM	#12
gferris5 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: The land of fruits and nuts Posts: 193	Re: Interior progress on wife's truck Also- Where did you get the handles/cranks and how much did they cost? __________________ Have mercy, I'm recovering from my 4x4 addiction.

02-28-2006, 02:03 AM	#13
71SWBChevy Post Whore Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Owensboro KY Posts: 11,905	Re: Interior progress on wife's truck Those green wheels set that truck off! __________________ Drew '71 Chevy 350/TH350 Hugger Orange Currently just a rolling frame, body work soon to follow!!! Check out my Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=212927 Daily Driver: 1997 Chevrolet S-10 with more gears than pistons

02-28-2006, 08:28 AM	#14
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Interior progress on wife's truck I have a geen metalflake steering wheel that would go right in there.So,trade me that wheel so I can rob your idea.lol __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

02-28-2006, 11:55 PM	#15
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: Interior progress on wife's truck Thanks for the compliments guys, I'll try to answer some questions- special-don't worry the seat cover is here to stay scott-I made them out of some thin particle board (1/8'' I believe) from Home Depot, cost me like four bucks, cut them with a jig saw gferris-we got them at a swap meet, they were two bucks a piece zumo-I smiled when I noticed your wheel on your thread last week Al, let me know if you find it. __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html



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03-01-2006, 12:05 AM	#16
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: Interior progress on wife's truck sixty8, there are some pics of it in this thread- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=175838 __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

03-01-2006, 01:36 AM	#17
sixty8c10 MY EX DRIVES A BROOM Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Herington, KS Posts: 869	Re: Interior progress on wife's truck thanx __________________ They say nobody's perfect. I'm a nobody, so I must be perfect. Building Nemo -1968 C10 Long Bed FRED -1947 KB-2 International

03-01-2006, 09:53 PM	#18
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: Interior progress on wife's truck Looks good, boy the colors on that seat POP! I wish my wife was into trucks. __________________ "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"

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