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PT'S 70 CST · 12-24-2007, 04:10 PM

Here is your console it is finished,completly stripped sealed and repainted. All of the outer nuts and bolts are new stainless, the screws were polished, hinge polished, NOS door bumpers, new 18 gage polished stainless ashtray bezels, emblem brushed, new ashtray (note the one in the pic is one that I had polished and put in there for the pic before your new one came in) It turned out very nice. Forgive me for the pics, I bought my wife an new cannon camera and it has more bells and whistles than I have ever seen so I am not to sharp with it yet.

PT

PT'S 70 CST · 12-24-2007, 04:14 PM

More pics

HeavyD · 12-24-2007, 04:16 PM

Wow that looks great. That makes 3 consoles I own..now to get a truck or 2 to put them in

1969k10stepside · 12-24-2007, 04:30 PM

That's a purty console

Whenever I get my bucket seats redone I'm gonna have to get you to bring new life to my center console

jay_shy · 12-24-2007, 04:34 PM

I don't mean to hijack the thread but, Are the nuts and bolts connecting the upper to lower section supposed to be stainless to be factory correct? I am asking because I don't know, not because I am questioning you.

Thanks
Jason

**jerry moss** · 12-24-2007, 04:35 PM

Paul,
that looks awesome. you do some nice work

PT'S 70 CST · 12-24-2007, 05:26 PM

Jay no they are not but I leave it up to the person that I am restoring the console for to chose what they want. The nuts,bolts and washers that I use are the same size as the factory ones, the only differance is the factory ones are color matched.
I can do them either way, most prefer the stainless. Thanks Jerry for the comp.

PT

Andy4639 · 12-25-2007, 03:59 AM

Nice job on the restore. I like seeing old become new again.

chipflyer · 12-25-2007, 09:11 AM

another beauty, nice work

Luvlegs · 12-25-2007, 10:33 AM

Now that's just sharp.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 12-25-2007, 03:44 PM

Wow that beautiful you do b!tchin work..

PT'S 70 CST · 12-25-2007, 05:19 PM

Thanks everyone for the comps., These things are getting hard to find and I learn more every time that I restore one. Just a little note to you all that want to do your own. The paint on the white (parchment) and light blue (baby blue) ones are very hard to strip. I do not know why but these two colors are a big pain in the a-- to get down to the bare fiberglass. If you are going to restore your own and want a top notch job, completly stripping them is the only way to go.

PT

NEVERENOUGH · 12-25-2007, 05:28 PM

Wow I have to say major props to you. That is attention to detail you rarely see any more. If you don't mind me asking how long do you think you have into a console restoration like that one. Again very very nice.

PT'S 70 CST · 12-25-2007, 05:47 PM

I would say around 8-10 hours. Stripping them is the most time consuming part. If you have one that does not need any major repairs that is about the time frame. The painting part is the easy part. Polishing all of the hardware is the second most consuming part.

PT

PT'S 70 CST · 12-25-2007, 05:55 PM

Here are a few pics of some that I have done for several board members.

PT

PT'S 70 CST · 12-25-2007, 05:57 PM

A few more

Andy4639 · 12-26-2007, 03:36 AM

Very nice indeed! That's some nice work. I know there some proud board member's who have them installed.

crzngmychvy · 12-26-2007, 09:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andy4639

Very nice indeed! That's some nice work. I know there some proud board member's who have them installed.

I'm one of them. Tremendous job on the console, I recommend PT highly.

PT'S 70 CST · 12-26-2007, 11:05 AM

Thanks Simon, yours and Killer's turned out to be two very nice ones.

PT

**El Jay** · 12-26-2007, 12:17 PM

Very impressive work!!!

PT'S 70 CST · 12-29-2007, 05:22 PM

Thanks El Jay

PT

stope4 · 12-29-2007, 05:35 PM

PT, if you don't mind me asking, how do you strip them?

CG · 12-29-2007, 05:47 PM

I know nothing about these counsels so Im sorry if this comes across as a dumb question. Are all the chrome pieces on them stock? Or do you have em made? If they are stock do you re chrome them? How bout the emblems...are those stock?

Whenever I see you post pics of one, I want to buy one. But all my trucks are bench seats. Wonder if I can rig one up next to my desk to lean on??

PT'S 70 CST · 12-29-2007, 06:24 PM

Stope4 Tail strip #2811 stripper, you can buy it at your local autoparts store. It runs around 5 bucks a can and it will take about 4-5 cans to strip one. If you get a pair of gloves and a scotch brite pad it will help.
CG the trim pieces are chrome from the factory. The ashtray bezel has more of a brushed look than a chrome from the factory but all of the seat belt style console in the pics, I had those bezels made out of 18 gage polished stainless steel.

PT

Husker · 12-29-2007, 06:44 PM

Them are NICE.
Ron

12-24-2007, 04:10 PM	#1
PT'S 70 CST "GO DAWGS" Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Batesburg, SC. 29006 Posts: 5,410	Console pics for HeavyD Here is your console it is finished,completly stripped sealed and repainted. All of the outer nuts and bolts are new stainless, the screws were polished, hinge polished, NOS door bumpers, new 18 gage polished stainless ashtray bezels, emblem brushed, new ashtray (note the one in the pic is one that I had polished and put in there for the pic before your new one came in) It turned out very nice. Forgive me for the pics, I bought my wife an new cannon camera and it has more bells and whistles than I have ever seen so I am not to sharp with it yet. PT Attached Images __________________ 70 CST SWB 70 NOVA 93 Indy 500 Pace Truck (SOLD) 94 SILVERADO SWB 5/7 drop 2000 Silverado swb 2005 Nissan Altima 3.5 (Surprisingly very fast) 2004 GMC Yukon XL Denali BATESBURG, SC. 29006 29006 Some of my restorations http://www.snapfish.com/snapfish/thu...NAME=snapfish/ Restored Tach tins 8 cyl - 6 cyl http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518185 Contact info(Not my paypal address) DAWGSFAN227@YAHOO.COM God Bless Our Troops

12-24-2007, 04:16 PM	#3
HeavyD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wakaw, Sask, Canada Posts: 3,179	Re: Console pics for HeavyD Wow that looks great. That makes 3 consoles I own..now to get a truck or 2 to put them in __________________ "You can take the man out of PA, but you can't take PA out of the man"

12-24-2007, 04:30 PM	#4
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,020	Re: Console pics for HeavyD That's a purty console Whenever I get my bucket seats redone I'm gonna have to get you to bring new life to my center console Last edited by 1969k10stepside; 12-24-2007 at 04:33 PM.

12-24-2007, 04:34 PM	#5
jay_shy SWB 4X4 CLUB Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: PA Posts: 1,088	Re: Console pics for HeavyD I don't mean to hijack the thread but, Are the nuts and bolts connecting the upper to lower section supposed to be stainless to be factory correct? I am asking because I don't know, not because I am questioning you. Thanks Jason

12-24-2007, 04:35 PM	#6
jerry moss Born Psycho Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: brentwood,cal,usa Posts: 4,861	Re: Console pics for HeavyD Paul, that looks awesome. you do some nice work __________________ jerry moss 72 cheyenne super K20- tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,tow hooks,bumper guards,toolbox,aux. fuel tank,posi front and rear,plus other goodies!!! SOLD 69 suburban K20-tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,4 inch all spring lift,4 speed, 14 bolt full floater, dana 44 HD,warn winch,posi front and rear,tow hooks,plus other goodies. 73/80 chevy/gmc K20 SB400,turbo 400,205,tilt,a-c,gas hog. 77 K/5 cheyenne blazer-daily driver/beater. SON HAS IT NOW BRENTWOOD,CALIFORNIA

12-24-2007, 04:14 PM	#2
PT'S 70 CST "GO DAWGS" Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Batesburg, SC. 29006 Posts: 5,410	Re: Console pics for HeavyD More pics Attached Images __________________ 70 CST SWB 70 NOVA 93 Indy 500 Pace Truck (SOLD) 94 SILVERADO SWB 5/7 drop 2000 Silverado swb 2005 Nissan Altima 3.5 (Surprisingly very fast) 2004 GMC Yukon XL Denali BATESBURG, SC. 29006 29006 Some of my restorations http://www.snapfish.com/snapfish/thu...NAME=snapfish/ Restored Tach tins 8 cyl - 6 cyl http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518185 Contact info(Not my paypal address) DAWGSFAN227@YAHOO.COM God Bless Our Troops

12-24-2007, 05:26 PM	#7
PT'S 70 CST "GO DAWGS" Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Batesburg, SC. 29006 Posts: 5,410	Re: Console pics for HeavyD Jay no they are not but I leave it up to the person that I am restoring the console for to chose what they want. The nuts,bolts and washers that I use are the same size as the factory ones, the only differance is the factory ones are color matched. I can do them either way, most prefer the stainless. Thanks Jerry for the comp. PT __________________ 70 CST SWB 70 NOVA 93 Indy 500 Pace Truck (SOLD) 94 SILVERADO SWB 5/7 drop 2000 Silverado swb 2005 Nissan Altima 3.5 (Surprisingly very fast) 2004 GMC Yukon XL Denali BATESBURG, SC. 29006 29006 Some of my restorations http://www.snapfish.com/snapfish/thu...NAME=snapfish/ Restored Tach tins 8 cyl - 6 cyl http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518185 Contact info(Not my paypal address) DAWGSFAN227@YAHOO.COM God Bless Our Troops

12-25-2007, 03:59 AM	#8
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: Console pics for HeavyD Nice job on the restore. I like seeing old become new again. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

12-25-2007, 09:11 AM	#9
chipflyer Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Topeka, Ks Posts: 2,293	Re: Console pics for HeavyD another beauty, nice work __________________ I'm not a pessimist, I'm just optimistic that bad things are going to happen. 1971 Cheyenne Super K10 - tilt, cruise, air, am/fm, tow hooks, factory buckets! 1986 Jeep J10 pickup, - 5.3L Vortec with 4L60e and NP241.

12-25-2007, 10:33 AM	#10
Luvlegs Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Smith Mountain Lake Virginia Posts: 1,537	Re: Console pics for HeavyD Now that's just sharp. __________________ "A cat will almost always blink when hit between the eyes with a ball peen hammer" (you don't always have to state the obvious) Wear your PPE! You can eat with false teeth but you can't see with a false eye. 1959 Studebaker Silverhawk 350/400 1972 C10 L6 3OTT 2005 F350 - Built - whew!

12-25-2007, 03:44 PM	#11
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,604	Re: Console pics for HeavyD Wow that beautiful you do b!tchin work.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

12-25-2007, 05:19 PM	#12
PT'S 70 CST "GO DAWGS" Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Batesburg, SC. 29006 Posts: 5,410	Re: Console pics for HeavyD Thanks everyone for the comps., These things are getting hard to find and I learn more every time that I restore one. Just a little note to you all that want to do your own. The paint on the white (parchment) and light blue (baby blue) ones are very hard to strip. I do not know why but these two colors are a big pain in the a-- to get down to the bare fiberglass. If you are going to restore your own and want a top notch job, completly stripping them is the only way to go. PT __________________ 70 CST SWB 70 NOVA 93 Indy 500 Pace Truck (SOLD) 94 SILVERADO SWB 5/7 drop 2000 Silverado swb 2005 Nissan Altima 3.5 (Surprisingly very fast) 2004 GMC Yukon XL Denali BATESBURG, SC. 29006 29006 Some of my restorations http://www.snapfish.com/snapfish/thu...NAME=snapfish/ Restored Tach tins 8 cyl - 6 cyl http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518185 Contact info(Not my paypal address) DAWGSFAN227@YAHOO.COM God Bless Our Troops

12-25-2007, 05:28 PM	#13
NEVERENOUGH Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Chino Valley Az Posts: 210	Re: Console pics for HeavyD Wow I have to say major props to you. That is attention to detail you rarely see any more. If you don't mind me asking how long do you think you have into a console restoration like that one. Again very very nice.

12-25-2007, 05:47 PM	#14
PT'S 70 CST "GO DAWGS" Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Batesburg, SC. 29006 Posts: 5,410	Re: Console pics for HeavyD I would say around 8-10 hours. Stripping them is the most time consuming part. If you have one that does not need any major repairs that is about the time frame. The painting part is the easy part. Polishing all of the hardware is the second most consuming part. PT __________________ 70 CST SWB 70 NOVA 93 Indy 500 Pace Truck (SOLD) 94 SILVERADO SWB 5/7 drop 2000 Silverado swb 2005 Nissan Altima 3.5 (Surprisingly very fast) 2004 GMC Yukon XL Denali BATESBURG, SC. 29006 29006 Some of my restorations http://www.snapfish.com/snapfish/thu...NAME=snapfish/ Restored Tach tins 8 cyl - 6 cyl http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518185 Contact info(Not my paypal address) DAWGSFAN227@YAHOO.COM God Bless Our Troops

12-25-2007, 05:55 PM	#15
PT'S 70 CST "GO DAWGS" Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Batesburg, SC. 29006 Posts: 5,410	Re: Console pics for HeavyD Here are a few pics of some that I have done for several board members. PT Attached Images __________________ 70 CST SWB 70 NOVA 93 Indy 500 Pace Truck (SOLD) 94 SILVERADO SWB 5/7 drop 2000 Silverado swb 2005 Nissan Altima 3.5 (Surprisingly very fast) 2004 GMC Yukon XL Denali BATESBURG, SC. 29006 29006 Some of my restorations http://www.snapfish.com/snapfish/thu...NAME=snapfish/ Restored Tach tins 8 cyl - 6 cyl http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518185 Contact info(Not my paypal address) DAWGSFAN227@YAHOO.COM God Bless Our Troops



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12-25-2007, 05:57 PM	#16
PT'S 70 CST "GO DAWGS" Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Batesburg, SC. 29006 Posts: 5,410	Re: Console pics for HeavyD A few more Attached Images __________________ 70 CST SWB 70 NOVA 93 Indy 500 Pace Truck (SOLD) 94 SILVERADO SWB 5/7 drop 2000 Silverado swb 2005 Nissan Altima 3.5 (Surprisingly very fast) 2004 GMC Yukon XL Denali BATESBURG, SC. 29006 29006 Some of my restorations http://www.snapfish.com/snapfish/thu...NAME=snapfish/ Restored Tach tins 8 cyl - 6 cyl http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518185 Contact info(Not my paypal address) DAWGSFAN227@YAHOO.COM God Bless Our Troops Last edited by PT'S 70 CST; 12-25-2007 at 05:58 PM.

12-26-2007, 03:36 AM	#17
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: Console pics for HeavyD Very nice indeed! That's some nice work. I know there some proud board member's who have them installed. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

12-26-2007, 11:05 AM	#19
PT'S 70 CST "GO DAWGS" Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Batesburg, SC. 29006 Posts: 5,410	Re: Console pics for HeavyD Thanks Simon, yours and Killer's turned out to be two very nice ones. PT __________________ 70 CST SWB 70 NOVA 93 Indy 500 Pace Truck (SOLD) 94 SILVERADO SWB 5/7 drop 2000 Silverado swb 2005 Nissan Altima 3.5 (Surprisingly very fast) 2004 GMC Yukon XL Denali BATESBURG, SC. 29006 29006 Some of my restorations http://www.snapfish.com/snapfish/thu...NAME=snapfish/ Restored Tach tins 8 cyl - 6 cyl http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518185 Contact info(Not my paypal address) DAWGSFAN227@YAHOO.COM God Bless Our Troops Last edited by PT'S 70 CST; 12-29-2007 at 05:22 PM.

12-26-2007, 12:17 PM	#20
El Jay Gone to greener pastures Join Date: May 2007 Location: Gateway to the Delta Posts: 7,354	Re: Console pics for HeavyD Very impressive work!!!

12-29-2007, 05:22 PM	#21
PT'S 70 CST "GO DAWGS" Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Batesburg, SC. 29006 Posts: 5,410	Re: Console pics for HeavyD Thanks El Jay PT __________________ 70 CST SWB 70 NOVA 93 Indy 500 Pace Truck (SOLD) 94 SILVERADO SWB 5/7 drop 2000 Silverado swb 2005 Nissan Altima 3.5 (Surprisingly very fast) 2004 GMC Yukon XL Denali BATESBURG, SC. 29006 29006 Some of my restorations http://www.snapfish.com/snapfish/thu...NAME=snapfish/ Restored Tach tins 8 cyl - 6 cyl http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518185 Contact info(Not my paypal address) DAWGSFAN227@YAHOO.COM God Bless Our Troops

12-29-2007, 05:35 PM	#22
stope4 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Houston Posts: 434	Re: Console pics for HeavyD PT, if you don't mind me asking, how do you strip them?

12-29-2007, 05:47 PM	#23
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,843	Re: Console pics for HeavyD I know nothing about these counsels so Im sorry if this comes across as a dumb question. Are all the chrome pieces on them stock? Or do you have em made? If they are stock do you re chrome them? How bout the emblems...are those stock? Whenever I see you post pics of one, I want to buy one. But all my trucks are bench seats. Wonder if I can rig one up next to my desk to lean on?? Last edited by CG; 12-29-2007 at 05:48 PM.

12-29-2007, 06:24 PM	#24
PT'S 70 CST "GO DAWGS" Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Batesburg, SC. 29006 Posts: 5,410	Re: Console pics for HeavyD Stope4 Tail strip #2811 stripper, you can buy it at your local autoparts store. It runs around 5 bucks a can and it will take about 4-5 cans to strip one. If you get a pair of gloves and a scotch brite pad it will help. CG the trim pieces are chrome from the factory. The ashtray bezel has more of a brushed look than a chrome from the factory but all of the seat belt style console in the pics, I had those bezels made out of 18 gage polished stainless steel. PT __________________ 70 CST SWB 70 NOVA 93 Indy 500 Pace Truck (SOLD) 94 SILVERADO SWB 5/7 drop 2000 Silverado swb 2005 Nissan Altima 3.5 (Surprisingly very fast) 2004 GMC Yukon XL Denali BATESBURG, SC. 29006 29006 Some of my restorations http://www.snapfish.com/snapfish/thu...NAME=snapfish/ Restored Tach tins 8 cyl - 6 cyl http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518185 Contact info(Not my paypal address) DAWGSFAN227@YAHOO.COM God Bless Our Troops

12-29-2007, 06:44 PM	#25
Husker Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mid NE USA Posts: 2,212	Re: Console pics for HeavyD Them are NICE. Ron __________________ Member #111 68 C-10 Daily Driver 70 4x4 Project 76 Jeep CJ-5 Help Support the Board: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php He who knows nothing is closer to the truth than he whose mind is filled with falsehoods and errors. Thomas Jefferson

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