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**SactoJim** · 12-04-2007, 12:41 AM

Well, I finally fixed the dented fender from my wheel falling off mishap....got some longer studs, so it won't be happening again!

Got the seat back from the upholsterer...turned out nice. Had the inserts for the doors done with the lighter Grey as well.

Since I had the front end apart to fix the fender, I decided to paint the grill a few shades darker Grey and I like the way it turned out...more aggressive looking.

Also installed some insulation on the underside of the hood which made a big difference in engine heat transfer to the hood, pretty much eliminated engine sound from outside and also gave the hood that "quality" thud sound when closing it instead of that "tinny" sound. As I said in a previous thread...it's definately function over form, but it looks alright.

bowtieboy93 · 12-04-2007, 01:06 AM

looks good. i like that bench

72BlckButy · 12-04-2007, 01:10 AM

the interior looks amazing, and I'm glad to see the front end back in shape.

The wheels really turned out nice as well.

Beautiful truck SactoJim!

Mondo · 12-04-2007, 01:12 AM

very nice...

did you use a template before cutting the insulation for the hood. I think it looks great.... I just did the inside of my cab with similar stuff- big difference.

mfarmer · 12-04-2007, 01:16 AM

Looks good

matthufham · 12-04-2007, 01:27 AM

on the hood, where did you get the insulation? did you roll it on with adhesive spray?

retodd7711 · 12-04-2007, 06:26 AM

Is that a blower I see under there?
That's a sharp truck, real classy.

Sweet72 · 12-04-2007, 07:17 AM

Nice! Very nice.

**Palf70Step** · 12-04-2007, 08:22 AM

OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHH Shiney!!!!

It looks great!!

tjvending · 12-04-2007, 10:13 AM

I like the seats, What are they out of? I like the setup, what kind of price did you Pay to have them re-done?

TJ

**SactoJim** · 12-04-2007, 01:14 PM

Thanks for the compliments all!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mondo

very nice...

did you use a template before cutting the insulation for the hood. I think it looks great.... I just did the inside of my cab with similar stuff- big difference.

I traced the curvature of the back supports on some paper, but the rest was easy. This is the same stuff I used inside as well and you see it for sale at all the swap meets...comes in a roll (4'X6' I believe).

Quote:

Originally Posted by matthufham

on the hood, where did you get the insulation? did you roll it on with adhesive spray?

Got the insulation at Tognotti's (local speed shop), but it can be had at most swap meets and I've seen it on Ebay as well. I just used 3M spray adhesive ($15 a can, for this purpose) that I picked up at AutoZone. I also made an aluminum support that runs down the middle rib.

Quote:

Originally Posted by tjvending

I like the seats, What are they out of? I like the setup, what kind of price did you Pay to have them re-done?

TJ

Seats are out of a early 90's chev truck (60/40) and I payed $650 to get the seats done and door panel inserts covered.

bankone1 · 12-04-2007, 01:20 PM

Great work love that color you must be a Dallas Cowboys fan GO COWBOYS!!!!

ratrod67 · 12-04-2007, 02:33 PM

Beautiful truck! Please don't take it the wrong way when I say I liked the Daisy's better. I have a thing for them.

70c10 · 12-04-2007, 02:36 PM

Love your truck Jim!

chevy72blu · 12-04-2007, 02:41 PM

Wow! Great lookin truck - wouldnt change a thing

**uncle** · 12-04-2007, 02:44 PM

Minor mods make all the difference sometime. Those seats are very comfortable also.

1972CheyenneSuper · 12-04-2007, 04:29 PM

SactoJim, I think your truck has the perfect look. You're somewhat original with the lower trim and emblems and a somewhat original color. And then you have a set of classy wheels that aren't too big with just the right amount of sidewall on the tires. I think the stance is nailed perfect and it's something that I hope to aspire too when I get mine done. Only thing mine is a longbed, but I've seen how cool those can be too. Thanks for the pictures.

**SactoJim** · 12-04-2007, 11:08 PM

Thanks again all for the compliments......as said before, it's the little "ataboys" that keep the fire going that has dwindled to a flicker many times during this whole restoration project!

12-04-2007, 12:41 AM	#1
SactoJim Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,970	Seats done, fender fixed, grill painted Well, I finally fixed the dented fender from my wheel falling off mishap....got some longer studs, so it won't be happening again! Got the seat back from the upholsterer...turned out nice. Had the inserts for the doors done with the lighter Grey as well. Since I had the front end apart to fix the fender, I decided to paint the grill a few shades darker Grey and I like the way it turned out...more aggressive looking. Also installed some insulation on the underside of the hood which made a big difference in engine heat transfer to the hood, pretty much eliminated engine sound from outside and also gave the hood that "quality" thud sound when closing it instead of that "tinny" sound. As I said in a previous thread...it's definately function over form, but it looks alright. Attached Images __________________ 72 Cheyenne SWB Fleet Nut & bolt frame off in progress...99.9999% - supercharged 383 - 4 wheel discs - relocated fuel tank - My Build Thread

12-04-2007, 01:06 AM	#2
bowtieboy93 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: (Cloverdale) Surrey BC Canada Posts: 1,566	Re: Seats done, fender fixed, grill painted looks good. i like that bench __________________ Travis travis_moffatt@hotmail.com 1969 Chevrolet C-10 LWB, 350c.i., TH350, In Pieces. 1991 GMC Sonoma, IROCS s10 grill 1963 Ford Galaxie 351/C4

12-04-2007, 01:10 AM	#3
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Seats done, fender fixed, grill painted the interior looks amazing, and I'm glad to see the front end back in shape. The wheels really turned out nice as well. Beautiful truck SactoJim! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package) Last edited by 72BlckButy; 12-04-2007 at 01:10 AM.

12-04-2007, 01:12 AM	#4
Mondo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bakersfield, Ca Posts: 538	Re: Seats done, fender fixed, grill painted very nice... did you use a template before cutting the insulation for the hood. I think it looks great.... I just did the inside of my cab with similar stuff- big difference.

12-04-2007, 01:16 AM	#5
mfarmer Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Georgetown, Texas Posts: 97	Re: Seats done, fender fixed, grill painted Looks good

12-04-2007, 01:27 AM	#6
matthufham Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carl Junction, Missouri Posts: 2,061	Re: Seats done, fender fixed, grill painted on the hood, where did you get the insulation? did you roll it on with adhesive spray?

12-04-2007, 06:26 AM	#7
retodd7711 chrome makes it go FASTER! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cleveland Tennessee Posts: 2,884	Re: Seats done, fender fixed, grill painted Is that a blower I see under there? That's a sharp truck, real classy. __________________ She can't cook and she won't clean. But she looks good in a skirt and she brings me beer. She can stay for now. EDIT:: But she left me anyway, So forget her. 1962 GMC Stepside V6 4 speed My rolling resto thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=324226 My old farm truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3465005

12-04-2007, 07:17 AM	#8
Sweet72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 1,534	Re: Seats done, fender fixed, grill painted Nice! Very nice. __________________ '72 GMC SWB C1500 Custom, frame-off in progress. 383 SBC, 9:1CR, Comp Cams XE262H, Scat internal balanced crank, Eagle SIR 6" rods, Keith Black dish pistons, Dart Iron Eagle 72/180 heads, Weiand Stealth intake, Stewart stage I water pump, Holley 4bbl vac sec, TH350 with B&M Shift Improver Kit. 12 bolt positraction.

12-04-2007, 08:22 AM	#9
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,249	Re: Seats done, fender fixed, grill painted OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHH Shiney!!!! It looks great!! __________________ 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!

12-04-2007, 10:13 AM	#10
tjvending Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: rockville, md Posts: 257	Re: Seats done, fender fixed, grill painted I like the seats, What are they out of? I like the setup, what kind of price did you Pay to have them re-done? TJ Last edited by tjvending; 12-04-2007 at 10:14 AM.

12-04-2007, 01:20 PM	#12
bankone1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 212	Re: Seats done, fender fixed, grill painted Great work love that color you must be a Dallas Cowboys fan GO COWBOYS!!!!

12-04-2007, 02:33 PM	#13
ratrod67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 2,269	Re: Seats done, fender fixed, grill painted Beautiful truck! Please don't take it the wrong way when I say I liked the Daisy's better. I have a thing for them.

12-04-2007, 02:36 PM	#14
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,856	Re: Seats done, fender fixed, grill painted Love your truck Jim! __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

12-04-2007, 02:41 PM	#15
chevy72blu Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 2,188	Re: Seats done, fender fixed, grill painted Wow! Great lookin truck - wouldnt change a thing __________________ RIP EastSideLowLife '72 C20 SWB convert. 5 lug, LS1/4l60e

12-04-2007, 02:44 PM	#16
uncle Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Conyers,Ga. Posts: 7,288	Re: Seats done, fender fixed, grill painted Minor mods make all the difference sometime. Those seats are very comfortable also.



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12-04-2007, 04:29 PM	#17
1972CheyenneSuper Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: ND Posts: 229	Re: Seats done, fender fixed, grill painted SactoJim, I think your truck has the perfect look. You're somewhat original with the lower trim and emblems and a somewhat original color. And then you have a set of classy wheels that aren't too big with just the right amount of sidewall on the tires. I think the stance is nailed perfect and it's something that I hope to aspire too when I get mine done. Only thing mine is a longbed, but I've seen how cool those can be too. Thanks for the pictures.

12-04-2007, 11:08 PM	#18
SactoJim Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,970	Re: Seats done, fender fixed, grill painted Thanks again all for the compliments......as said before, it's the little "ataboys" that keep the fire going that has dwindled to a flicker many times during this whole restoration project! __________________ 72 Cheyenne SWB Fleet Nut & bolt frame off in progress...99.9999% - supercharged 383 - 4 wheel discs - relocated fuel tank - My Build Thread

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