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firedog · 07-04-2011, 05:58 PM

So started an overhaul of the interior of my '68 short bed. I put the truck together a few years ago and didn't put slot of time into the interior. I did start with a factory tach dash, radio delete, and tilt column. The carpet was new then and the inside if the cab was painted at that time. I had a broken down factory bench seat with a cheap walmart special seat cover.

So now for the upgrade,

Last year my dad (Sammy) purchased a set of buddy buckets and had them recovered. At the same time the shop that did the seat talked him into a see of full length door panels. Dad said let's put them in your truck so today it begins.

I pulled the factory seat an carpet and everything else in the way, found a rodent has been using my truck for a dinner table and failed to clean up afterwards.

I then proceeded to cover the floorboard with an aluminum backed rubberized product I found at home depot. Before you reply about it, cuz I read several posts about using it, I feel for the price in my truck it should work just fine.

After doing the floorboard, pulled we The gas tank so the carpet could go to the back of the cab incase the tank comes out later, installed carpet and set the buddy buckets in and bolted them down. Up next is the doors but ran out of time hopefully later this week I can get goin on it.
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bosco200 · 07-04-2011, 06:26 PM

First off wheres the pics!?!?!?!.....and hey you live in Festus your only 15 minutes from me lol

Sammy · 07-04-2011, 06:58 PM

pics

Sammy · 07-04-2011, 07:05 PM

more

Sammy · 07-04-2011, 07:08 PM

more again

wwotr · 07-04-2011, 07:19 PM

I like it!

firedog · 07-04-2011, 07:48 PM

There's the pics thanks dad, can't do it from my phone they are a lil mixed up but I think you can figure out the before and after... Bosco ya not far we should hang out sometime!
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**FRENCHBLUE72** · 07-04-2011, 07:54 PM

Nice upgrade on the interior..

Sammy · 07-04-2011, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72

Nice upgrade on the interior..

Just the start. Stay tunned.

Note: "FIREDOG I ordered 2 black Shoulder Belts" Going to have to find some hardware someplace." Anyone know what bolts fit the shoulder harness on the upper cab?

firedog · 07-05-2011, 12:51 PM

Well guess I need to get the handles ordered then!
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eagleuh1 · 07-05-2011, 01:27 PM

Nice interior. Sounds like you got a great pops.

dmack91 · 07-05-2011, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Sammy

Just the start. Stay tunned.

Note: "FIREDOG I ordered 2 black Shoulder Belts" Going to have to find some hardware someplace." Anyone know what bolts fit the shoulder harness on the upper cab?

The shoulder harness bolts are standard, I believe, 7/16" fine thread with a shoulder for the belt hanger to pivot on.

Many junkyard cars/trucks should have one that fits (mine came from a F**d van). They are usually a Torx head.

bosco200 · 07-05-2011, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by firedog

There's the pics thanks dad, can't do it from my phone they are a lil mixed up but I think you can figure out the before and after... Bosco ya not far we should hang out sometime!
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Hell yeah Ill have to drive my truck up there some time.

Sammy · 07-05-2011, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by dmack91

The shoulder harness bolts are standard, I believe, 7/16" fine thread with a shoulder for the belt hanger to pivot on.

Many junkyard cars/trucks should have one that fits (mine came from a F**d van). They are usually a Torx head.

I see. I hate that trip to the yard in this heat and humidity. Ebay has these belts to fit our truck as 3 point for a reasonable amount considering what they usually cost plus the standard color is black. See how the quality is on these. The ones he had were mismatched with odd colors, busted and cracked. Very poor to even consider for use anyway. I'll post a link in case anyone is interested.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Chevy...Q5fAccessories

Sammy · 07-06-2011, 08:28 AM

If anyone happens to be in a scrap yard and can grab a couple it would be appreciated as I don't see making a 45 mi trip one way for two shoulder bolts anytime soon.

firedog · 07-06-2011, 01:33 PM

I can prob find some around here
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bosco200 · 07-06-2011, 03:10 PM

Theres a scrap yard down here with some of our trucks, I can take a look for u if i get time
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firedog · 07-06-2011, 04:40 PM

Where at I know of one in bloomsdale but no one is ever there
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fastwillie 696969 · 07-06-2011, 04:44 PM

larry the cable guy approved

Sammy · 07-06-2011, 04:58 PM

I checked Lowes today for 7/16 fine thread grade 8's. They only have standard pitch threaded grade 8's.

**Dieselwrencher** · 07-06-2011, 05:13 PM

Guys, the interior in Firedog's truck looks sweet! How did you like the matting you used? I want to find something affordable to try and keep the noise down in my cab. Thanks for the link to those seat belts. I may be getting a set of those.

firedog · 07-06-2011, 07:17 PM

The mat went down super easy I haven't road tested it yet but anything has to be an improvement, 3 rolls will be plenty 2 is just not quite enuff
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Sammy · 07-06-2011, 07:51 PM

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Guys, the interior in Firedog's truck looks sweet! How did you like the matting you used? I want to find something affordable to try and keep the noise down in my cab. Thanks for the link to those seat belts. I may be getting a set of those.

If you hold off on your purchase we can give you a report on the quality and fit after these seat belts come in. Hard to tell from pics what your really buying. Less than $100 for a set sounds reasonable for shoulder style belts. I've seen the lap belts new run a bit more than that.

**Dieselwrencher** · 07-06-2011, 08:17 PM

Will do. My truck isn't that close any how.

bosco200 · 07-06-2011, 08:50 PM

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Where at I know of one in bloomsdale but no one is ever there
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The one im talking about is in Bloomsdale right of hwy 61....it would be on the left if you were coming from Festus.

07-04-2011, 05:58 PM	#1
firedog Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Festus, Missouri Posts: 1,005	"Back in Black" interior overhaul So started an overhaul of the interior of my '68 short bed. I put the truck together a few years ago and didn't put slot of time into the interior. I did start with a factory tach dash, radio delete, and tilt column. The carpet was new then and the inside if the cab was painted at that time. I had a broken down factory bench seat with a cheap walmart special seat cover. So now for the upgrade, Last year my dad (Sammy) purchased a set of buddy buckets and had them recovered. At the same time the shop that did the seat talked him into a see of full length door panels. Dad said let's put them in your truck so today it begins. I pulled the factory seat an carpet and everything else in the way, found a rodent has been using my truck for a dinner table and failed to clean up afterwards. I then proceeded to cover the floorboard with an aluminum backed rubberized product I found at home depot. Before you reply about it, cuz I read several posts about using it, I feel for the price in my truck it should work just fine. After doing the floorboard, pulled we The gas tank so the carpet could go to the back of the cab incase the tank comes out later, installed carpet and set the buddy buckets in and bolted them down. Up next is the doors but ran out of time hopefully later this week I can get goin on it. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ SOLD 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet 350/350 combo Tach/tilt/buddy buckets Bagged/18" Wheels Black on Black Project "Pandemic" the Farm Rat 1927 Chevy Capitol Truck Rat rod '30 Model A Frame Dual Carb 5.3 LS http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=804162 2007 GMC 4 DOOR 2WD BUILT 5.3 STAGE 3 CAM 93 TUNE LIFTED 22X12 WHEELS 33" TIRES 2023 Jeep RENEGADE Wifes ride

07-04-2011, 06:26 PM	#2
bosco200 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Ste. Genevieve, MO Posts: 526	Re: "Back in Black" interior overhaul First off wheres the pics!?!?!?!.....and hey you live in Festus your only 15 minutes from me lol

07-04-2011, 06:58 PM	#3
Sammy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bonne Terre, Mo Posts: 3,005	Re: "Back in Black" interior overhaul pics Attached Images __________________ '69 Chevy Long Fleet & '71 GMC Short Step & Project "ODD BALL" "You can wash a pig, soak it in most expensive perfume. In the end it is still just a pig." ODD BALL build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478629"

07-04-2011, 07:05 PM	#4
Sammy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bonne Terre, Mo Posts: 3,005	Re: "Back in Black" interior overhaul more Attached Images __________________ '69 Chevy Long Fleet & '71 GMC Short Step & Project "ODD BALL" "You can wash a pig, soak it in most expensive perfume. In the end it is still just a pig." ODD BALL build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478629"

07-04-2011, 07:08 PM	#5
Sammy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bonne Terre, Mo Posts: 3,005	Re: "Back in Black" interior overhaul more again Attached Images __________________ '69 Chevy Long Fleet & '71 GMC Short Step & Project "ODD BALL" "You can wash a pig, soak it in most expensive perfume. In the end it is still just a pig." ODD BALL build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478629"

07-04-2011, 07:19 PM	#6
wwotr Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Clearlake Oaks CA Posts: 1,716	Re: "Back in Black" interior overhaul I like it! __________________ Hello members... I'd like you to know that I sold, my 72 GMC (Ratikle), back in November of 2011. I don't visit the site much anymore, but please feel free, to drop me a private message. RIP...."RATIKLE"

07-04-2011, 07:48 PM	#7
firedog Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Festus, Missouri Posts: 1,005	Re: "Back in Black" interior overhaul There's the pics thanks dad, can't do it from my phone they are a lil mixed up but I think you can figure out the before and after... Bosco ya not far we should hang out sometime! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ SOLD 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet 350/350 combo Tach/tilt/buddy buckets Bagged/18" Wheels Black on Black Project "Pandemic" the Farm Rat 1927 Chevy Capitol Truck Rat rod '30 Model A Frame Dual Carb 5.3 LS http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=804162 2007 GMC 4 DOOR 2WD BUILT 5.3 STAGE 3 CAM 93 TUNE LIFTED 22X12 WHEELS 33" TIRES 2023 Jeep RENEGADE Wifes ride

07-04-2011, 07:54 PM	#8
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,594	Re: "Back in Black" interior overhaul Nice upgrade on the interior.. __________________ 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..

07-05-2011, 12:51 PM	#10
firedog Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Festus, Missouri Posts: 1,005	Re: "Back in Black" interior overhaul Well guess I need to get the handles ordered then! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ SOLD 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet 350/350 combo Tach/tilt/buddy buckets Bagged/18" Wheels Black on Black Project "Pandemic" the Farm Rat 1927 Chevy Capitol Truck Rat rod '30 Model A Frame Dual Carb 5.3 LS http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=804162 2007 GMC 4 DOOR 2WD BUILT 5.3 STAGE 3 CAM 93 TUNE LIFTED 22X12 WHEELS 33" TIRES 2023 Jeep RENEGADE Wifes ride

07-05-2011, 01:27 PM	#11
eagleuh1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Russellville, Arkansas Posts: 1,699	Re: "Back in Black" interior overhaul Nice interior. Sounds like you got a great pops.

07-06-2011, 08:28 AM	#15
Sammy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bonne Terre, Mo Posts: 3,005	Re: "Back in Black" interior overhaul If anyone happens to be in a scrap yard and can grab a couple it would be appreciated as I don't see making a 45 mi trip one way for two shoulder bolts anytime soon. __________________ '69 Chevy Long Fleet & '71 GMC Short Step & Project "ODD BALL" "You can wash a pig, soak it in most expensive perfume. In the end it is still just a pig." ODD BALL build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478629"

07-06-2011, 01:33 PM	#16
firedog Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Festus, Missouri Posts: 1,005	Re: "Back in Black" interior overhaul I can prob find some around here Posted via Mobile Device __________________ SOLD 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet 350/350 combo Tach/tilt/buddy buckets Bagged/18" Wheels Black on Black Project "Pandemic" the Farm Rat 1927 Chevy Capitol Truck Rat rod '30 Model A Frame Dual Carb 5.3 LS http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=804162 2007 GMC 4 DOOR 2WD BUILT 5.3 STAGE 3 CAM 93 TUNE LIFTED 22X12 WHEELS 33" TIRES 2023 Jeep RENEGADE Wifes ride

07-06-2011, 03:10 PM	#17
bosco200 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Ste. Genevieve, MO Posts: 526	Re: "Back in Black" interior overhaul Theres a scrap yard down here with some of our trucks, I can take a look for u if i get time Posted via Mobile Device

07-06-2011, 04:40 PM	#18
firedog Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Festus, Missouri Posts: 1,005	Re: "Back in Black" interior overhaul Where at I know of one in bloomsdale but no one is ever there Posted via Mobile Device __________________ SOLD 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet 350/350 combo Tach/tilt/buddy buckets Bagged/18" Wheels Black on Black Project "Pandemic" the Farm Rat 1927 Chevy Capitol Truck Rat rod '30 Model A Frame Dual Carb 5.3 LS http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=804162 2007 GMC 4 DOOR 2WD BUILT 5.3 STAGE 3 CAM 93 TUNE LIFTED 22X12 WHEELS 33" TIRES 2023 Jeep RENEGADE Wifes ride

07-06-2011, 04:44 PM	#19
fastwillie 696969 ~Rest In Peace~ Join Date: May 2005 Location: CALIFORNIA NOR CAL Posts: 9,707	Re: "Back in Black" interior overhaul larry the cable guy approved __________________ is it fast ? it has a lighting bolt donut? B___H please, I can remove 90% of your so called "beauty" with a kleenex



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07-06-2011, 04:58 PM	#20
Sammy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bonne Terre, Mo Posts: 3,005	Re: "Back in Black" interior overhaul I checked Lowes today for 7/16 fine thread grade 8's. They only have standard pitch threaded grade 8's. __________________ '69 Chevy Long Fleet & '71 GMC Short Step & Project "ODD BALL" "You can wash a pig, soak it in most expensive perfume. In the end it is still just a pig." ODD BALL build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478629"

07-06-2011, 05:13 PM	#21
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: "Back in Black" interior overhaul Guys, the interior in Firedog's truck looks sweet! How did you like the matting you used? I want to find something affordable to try and keep the noise down in my cab. Thanks for the link to those seat belts. I may be getting a set of those. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

07-06-2011, 07:17 PM	#22
firedog Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Festus, Missouri Posts: 1,005	Re: "Back in Black" interior overhaul The mat went down super easy I haven't road tested it yet but anything has to be an improvement, 3 rolls will be plenty 2 is just not quite enuff Posted via Mobile Device __________________ SOLD 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet 350/350 combo Tach/tilt/buddy buckets Bagged/18" Wheels Black on Black Project "Pandemic" the Farm Rat 1927 Chevy Capitol Truck Rat rod '30 Model A Frame Dual Carb 5.3 LS http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=804162 2007 GMC 4 DOOR 2WD BUILT 5.3 STAGE 3 CAM 93 TUNE LIFTED 22X12 WHEELS 33" TIRES 2023 Jeep RENEGADE Wifes ride

07-06-2011, 08:17 PM	#24
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: "Back in Black" interior overhaul Will do. My truck isn't that close any how. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

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