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08-03-2008, 11:42 AM
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Updating my truck
I have decided to make a few changes to my truck. It will not be a fast track project but I think I can have it finished in about 8-9 months. I will try and post before and after pics. Here is a current list of items I plan on doing:
New Door Panels - reupholster Kick Panels - rebuild and add 6.5" speakers New Wheels - Probably Budnik or Intro 20" & 18" combo Suspension - drop a couple more inches, it may be bagged or static I haven't quite decided Fiberglass Tonneau Cover Upholster Bed Section Relocate Fuel Cell So far the only thing I have done is the bottom section of the door panel, but hey it's a start right? Before:  After:   Thanks TVBlazer for building an awesome blazer. You may notice some resemblance to his door panels. I will start woking on the upper portion of the door panel this week. |
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08-03-2008, 12:27 PM
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Location: Tyler, Texas
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Re: Updating my truck
Did you use plastic clips to attach the lower door panels? Pic?
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08-03-2008, 03:17 PM
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THE VILLIAGE IDIOT
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Re: Updating my truck
i like the way those look..
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honestly honey,,i have no idea how that truck got here. 
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08-03-2008, 03:43 PM
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Re: Updating my truck
Those just look tough.
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08-03-2008, 05:58 PM
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Re: Updating my truck
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they are are attached to the door behind the ostrich skin insert. the insert is attached with door panel adhesive and behind the "genuine chevrolet" insert. |
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08-03-2008, 09:09 PM
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Re: Updating my truck
Sounds like you got your hands full but it should be sweet when its all done and said. I really like how that bottom section came out so far keep up the good work!
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08-03-2008, 10:54 PM
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Re: Updating my truck
That looks tight as heck. You did a great job designing the shape and adding the bevels. I love the ostrich skin...
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08-04-2008, 12:15 AM
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Re: Updating my truck
Well done man I like the doors!!!
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08-04-2008, 12:55 AM
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Re: Updating my truck
very well done, I like it
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08-04-2008, 02:47 AM
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Re: Updating my truck
very nice, great job...
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08-04-2008, 01:30 PM
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Re: Updating my truck
That looks really good. Did you do that or do you have an upholstery guy? Also, are your upper door panels aftermarket or ??
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08-04-2008, 01:51 PM
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Re: Updating my truck
That are some sweet looking panels! Very inspiring!
Good work!
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08-04-2008, 02:22 PM
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Re: Updating my truck
that looks SWEET!
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08-04-2008, 04:00 PM
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Re: Updating my truck
Love the panel work so far! I'm interested to see how you're going to keep the same theme and incorporate the door locks, window buttons, and handle.
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08-04-2008, 04:04 PM
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Re: Updating my truck
Looks good.. and i might add I love the fact your paint Wraps around your doors and Cab. those small details make a huge diff imo.
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08-04-2008, 07:41 PM
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Location: Spring, Texas
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Re: Updating my truck
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No upholstery guy here. I built them in my garage out of MDF and Duraglass. When I was going to school I worked in the Car Audio industry and I did some custom work. Believe it or not, it took me longer to come up with a theme than to build them. The upper panels are aftermarket. Thanks for the compliments. |
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