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munroe · 03-02-2007, 12:40 PM

i started tearing apart the interior of my sierra so i figured id start a thred about itfor refrence. ill definitly have some questions for the experts too. this weekend i plan on painting the interior metal with blitz black, and resparaying the doorcards and other vinyl peices with dupont interior paint. my first question i have is what is the size of the bolts holding the seat to the cab. my geuss is 1 1/4 inch and inch. i dont have a socket that big here, so id like to know the size before goin to the hardware store. heres pics of the ones im talking about

**Zoomad75** · 03-02-2007, 01:20 PM

If I'm not mistaken those two bolts are for the seat belt mounting. Break out the tape measure and see what size they are. I don't have a truck to compare to. Just my K5 and it's different.

munroe · 03-02-2007, 01:26 PM

well aint i a fool! i didnt put two and two together. thanks

**Zoomad75** · 03-02-2007, 02:20 PM

No problem. sometimes we all miss the obvious stuff.

84 400 · 03-02-2007, 05:10 PM

yeah those are seat belts. There are 4 actuall seat mounting bolts. two on the front that go along with the curve and then slide the seat all the way forward and you will see the back tow. these four bolts hold the tracks to the floor and are the most effective way of removal.

piecesparts · 03-02-2007, 07:06 PM

You can pull the seat without taking those bolts out. Just take the seat mounting bolts loose and as you lift the seat, slide the seat belt hardware down out of the holes in the seat. I do it all of the time. I also install the seat belts first and then put the seats back in.

84 400 · 03-03-2007, 12:19 AM

YEah peice parts makes a good point. the side belts don't need to come off to remove the bench. but it is easyer to install them before installing the seat

Srubydo1986 · 03-03-2007, 01:22 AM

But if he was to paint the hole inside of the cab i would remve them so i dont get over spray on them. Which is what he was doing i thought

84 400 · 03-03-2007, 01:36 AM

yeah i think he is .

munroe · 03-03-2007, 08:35 AM

the side belts are the only thing left to remove. the bolts turned out to be 13/16. i picked up the simple green, dupont interior paint and the blitz black, so i should get it started today. ill have some pics up later this afternoon

Hoods69BadBowTie · 03-03-2007, 12:43 PM

Sounds like your on the right track. Can't wait to see some pictures when you get finished up with it.

munroe · 03-03-2007, 02:38 PM

i washed the door cards off with the simple green this morning. heres a couple pics of the cards before and after, with one coat of dupont dupli-colour vinyl paint. they are each going to get one more coat.

i also gave started giving the cab a goin over with the simple green and blitz black. another before and midway pic
another update tonight

C&C Chevy · 03-03-2007, 03:06 PM

Good progress! Keep the pics coming.

munroe · 03-03-2007, 05:37 PM

heres the almost complete resprayed cab. all thats left is the doors and dash, which ill start tomorow. so far ive used a can and a quarter of blitz black, and about a quarter of a bottle of simple green. the only problem ive discoverd is the recaros im planning on using are going to be a pain to mount because of the shape of the rails. anyone have any advice for mounting buckets in the old girl? heres some progress pics of the cab

munroe · 03-03-2007, 09:05 PM

heres some of the small bits ive been workin on tonight. ashtray and sun visors. tomorow im sarting the dash and doors

84slopwaggin · 03-04-2007, 02:18 AM

I got a stupid question. What is blitz black? Who makes it? I suppose it's a semi gloss paint.

piecesparts · 03-04-2007, 11:35 AM

Another paint that is the same as that, I believe, would be Rust-o-leum "Satin Black". Sprays easy, lasts a long time.

munroe · 03-04-2007, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 84slopwaggin

I got a stupid question. What is blitz black? Who makes it? I suppose it's a semi gloss paint.

blitz black is a satin black sold at john deere dealers.the hot rod guys like it so i thought id give it a try

84slopwaggin · 03-04-2007, 12:51 PM

Oh ok. I'm gonna use Rustoleum to cover my rearend housing.

munroe · 03-04-2007, 01:31 PM

pretty much finished the dash today,all thats left is the doors, and the two trimpeices in the footwells, and clean up the surface rust on the floors, and a few more coats of paint on everything. heres the dash pics

Russell · 03-05-2007, 04:38 AM

Keep us posted! I'm trying to decide if I want to paint my metal dash parts black as well, or if I want to keep them metallic blue with metal flake...

03-02-2007, 12:40 PM	#1
munroe Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: hants co. nova scotia Posts: 151	munroe's interior resto thread i started tearing apart the interior of my sierra so i figured id start a thred about itfor refrence. ill definitly have some questions for the experts too. this weekend i plan on painting the interior metal with blitz black, and resparaying the doorcards and other vinyl peices with dupont interior paint. my first question i have is what is the size of the bolts holding the seat to the cab. my geuss is 1 1/4 inch and inch. i dont have a socket that big here, so id like to know the size before goin to the hardware store. heres pics of the ones im talking about Attached Images

03-02-2007, 01:20 PM	#2
Zoomad75 K5Camper Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Pueblo, CO Posts: 1,513	Re: munroe's interior resto thread If I'm not mistaken those two bolts are for the seat belt mounting. Break out the tape measure and see what size they are. I don't have a truck to compare to. Just my K5 and it's different. __________________ Rob Z. 1975 K5 350/465/205/D44/12b 4" lift on 35's- RIP 1991 K5 8.1L/NV4500/241/D44/14b FWC Camper

03-02-2007, 01:26 PM	#3
munroe Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: hants co. nova scotia Posts: 151	Re: munroe's interior resto thread well aint i a fool! i didnt put two and two together. thanks

03-02-2007, 02:20 PM	#4
Zoomad75 K5Camper Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Pueblo, CO Posts: 1,513	Re: munroe's interior resto thread No problem. sometimes we all miss the obvious stuff. __________________ Rob Z. 1975 K5 350/465/205/D44/12b 4" lift on 35's- RIP 1991 K5 8.1L/NV4500/241/D44/14b FWC Camper

03-02-2007, 05:10 PM	#5
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,741	Re: munroe's interior resto thread yeah those are seat belts. There are 4 actuall seat mounting bolts. two on the front that go along with the curve and then slide the seat all the way forward and you will see the back tow. these four bolts hold the tracks to the floor and are the most effective way of removal. __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out

03-02-2007, 07:06 PM	#6
piecesparts Parts and more parts Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere Posts: 6,821	Re: munroe's interior resto thread You can pull the seat without taking those bolts out. Just take the seat mounting bolts loose and as you lift the seat, slide the seat belt hardware down out of the holes in the seat. I do it all of the time. I also install the seat belts first and then put the seats back in.

03-03-2007, 12:19 AM	#7
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,741	Re: munroe's interior resto thread YEah peice parts makes a good point. the side belts don't need to come off to remove the bench. but it is easyer to install them before installing the seat __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out

03-03-2007, 01:22 AM	#8
Srubydo1986 The Crazy Machanic Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Nokesville Va Posts: 1,437	Re: munroe's interior resto thread But if he was to paint the hole inside of the cab i would remve them so i dont get over spray on them. Which is what he was doing i thought

03-03-2007, 01:36 AM	#9
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,741	Re: munroe's interior resto thread yeah i think he is . __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out

03-03-2007, 08:35 AM	#10
munroe Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: hants co. nova scotia Posts: 151	Re: munroe's interior resto thread the side belts are the only thing left to remove. the bolts turned out to be 13/16. i picked up the simple green, dupont interior paint and the blitz black, so i should get it started today. ill have some pics up later this afternoon

03-03-2007, 12:43 PM	#11
Hoods69BadBowTie Chevys Kick A$$ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zootown, MT Posts: 12,699	Re: munroe's interior resto thread Sounds like your on the right track. Can't wait to see some pictures when you get finished up with it. __________________ HOODS is what I answer too -'79, '77, '88 Pickup Sold, '85 Camaro, '83 T/A, '81,'83,'90 K5 Blazer All Sold -'79 3/4 ton "Big Yellow Bananna" Lifted 4spd. 39.5 TSL Swampers, The money Pit -'86 K5 Blazer Silverado 6.2 4" lift 35"s -'95 Ext. Cab Shorty 4" Tuff Country rolling 35" M/T's -'83 Monte Carlo T-Tops. 126,500 Original Miles -LATER I would rather push a Chevy then drive a ford!!

03-03-2007, 02:38 PM	#12
munroe Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: hants co. nova scotia Posts: 151	Re: munroe's interior resto thread i washed the door cards off with the simple green this morning. heres a couple pics of the cards before and after, with one coat of dupont dupli-colour vinyl paint. they are each going to get one more coat. i also gave started giving the cab a goin over with the simple green and blitz black. another before and midway pic another update tonight Attached Images

03-03-2007, 03:06 PM	#13
C&C Chevy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Midwest City, OK Posts: 1,001	Re: munroe's interior resto thread Good progress! Keep the pics coming. __________________ Robert Current: 1986 SWB Silverado 4.3 / TH400 Past: 1985 SWB Silverado 305 / TH350 - sold 1995 1987 1/2 ton Silverado - FI 350 / 700R4 sold 2007

03-03-2007, 05:37 PM	#14
munroe Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: hants co. nova scotia Posts: 151	Re: munroe's interior resto thread heres the almost complete resprayed cab. all thats left is the doors and dash, which ill start tomorow. so far ive used a can and a quarter of blitz black, and about a quarter of a bottle of simple green. the only problem ive discoverd is the recaros im planning on using are going to be a pain to mount because of the shape of the rails. anyone have any advice for mounting buckets in the old girl? heres some progress pics of the cab Attached Images

03-03-2007, 09:05 PM	#15
munroe Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: hants co. nova scotia Posts: 151	Re: munroe's interior resto thread heres some of the small bits ive been workin on tonight. ashtray and sun visors. tomorow im sarting the dash and doors Attached Images Last edited by munroe; 03-04-2007 at 01:25 AM. Reason: add



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03-04-2007, 02:18 AM	#16
84slopwaggin Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ar Posts: 558	Re: munroe's interior resto thread I got a stupid question. What is blitz black? Who makes it? I suppose it's a semi gloss paint.

03-04-2007, 11:35 AM	#17
piecesparts Parts and more parts Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere Posts: 6,821	Re: munroe's interior resto thread Another paint that is the same as that, I believe, would be Rust-o-leum "Satin Black". Sprays easy, lasts a long time.

03-04-2007, 12:51 PM	#19
84slopwaggin Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ar Posts: 558	Re: munroe's interior resto thread Oh ok. I'm gonna use Rustoleum to cover my rearend housing.

03-04-2007, 01:31 PM	#20
munroe Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: hants co. nova scotia Posts: 151	Re: munroe's interior resto thread pretty much finished the dash today,all thats left is the doors, and the two trimpeices in the footwells, and clean up the surface rust on the floors, and a few more coats of paint on everything. heres the dash pics Attached Images __________________ 87 chev wrangler

03-05-2007, 04:38 AM	#21
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Re: munroe's interior resto thread Keep us posted! I'm trying to decide if I want to paint my metal dash parts black as well, or if I want to keep them metallic blue with metal flake... __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

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