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veltex · 01-27-2004, 11:19 PM

this one starts with me needing to change the cab and front rubber mounts, might as well replace the carpet too (it needs it), and even though my truck doesnt appear to have much rust I knew I was going to be wire brushing, rust prepping, and rolling on some kind of flat black sealing paint, picked up the stuff on the way home today. Well, as you see in the photos, it was pretty darn nice under there, I made more scratches scraping off the tar mat, than it had in it. The disoloration in the photos is just staining from the tar paper and a little of the factory carpet glue. The caulking is even in great shape, the creases on both sides next to the kick panel need a little attention, but thats it (I think). You couldnt kick the grin off my face tonight, makes the trucks other quirks seem smaller. I guess the high desert isnt always such a bad place!

*rage'nrat638* · 01-27-2004, 11:35 PM

looks like your missing the gas pedal

whats that light --reflector on the door???

looks clean

RICHARD MORGAN · 01-27-2004, 11:36 PM

WOW...LOOKS TO BE IN GREAT SHAPE !!!

Custom 68 · 01-27-2004, 11:43 PM

what the heck is that shiny stuff all over your floor? And that colored stuff

*rage'nrat638* · 01-27-2004, 11:46 PM

YEA.....now i know what a high hump look's like

veltex · 01-27-2004, 11:47 PM

the reflector is covering a small tear made by the belt returning, in an otherwise cherry door panel, its the quickest fix I could think of. The green (not olive) interior pieces can be tough to find. Tried to get the capret out with that darn gas pedal on, it won.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 01-28-2004, 12:10 AM

Damn solid floor I thought that was an option??? Look's great...

dinnut · 01-28-2004, 12:15 AM

wow you really did get lucky. thats a great looking floor ya got there!

lukecp · 01-28-2004, 12:38 AM

Wow....i have never seen a bare and solid floor in person before....looks sweet!

veltex · 01-28-2004, 12:45 AM

I have got some of the foil on both sides with a membrane inbetween stuff for noise and heat, and a full length carpet kit, is that all I need to keep out noise and heat? should I just use 3m trim spray adhesive? I am getting ready to do this right after changing body mounts, and then bolt seat back in.

spencra · 01-28-2004, 12:45 AM

Speaking of the high hump, why in the world does your truck have one? I thought that only trucks with either a standard 4spd tranny or 4x4 had those. Did you convert it than patch up the holes?

krue · 01-28-2004, 12:52 AM

So that's what it's supposed to look like.

veltex · 01-28-2004, 12:56 AM

spencra, this is the way gm made it, I think all big block trucks had a high hump, along with 4x4 and 4 speed

*racedvl* · 01-28-2004, 01:10 AM

TH400's I thought had high humps.

Castiron9 · 01-28-2004, 05:42 AM

Your going to put carpet on that nice floor

67dragtruck · 01-28-2004, 09:10 AM

That is amazing that your floor looks that good after all these years. 10 years ago when I brought my truck home you could watch the road go by throught the holes in the floor. I'd love to find one in that kind of shape.

Tom

Blue Beard · 01-28-2004, 09:36 AM

Don't think Lucky is quite the word for that find........looks almost factory quality.

veltex · 01-28-2004, 10:50 AM

any thoughts and ideas on what to do under the carpet kit? what have you done on yours and how do you like it? I have a new full lenght kit from ECE. Under the passengers feat seems to get the most wear, thats where the original tar mat was stuck the worst, maybe from that sides heat from exhuast.

MrGoodpliers · 01-28-2004, 10:52 AM

Beautiful... What a score! What is the embossed area on the trans tunnel under the seat? I have a 70 big block 2wd high hump cab also, but it doesn't have that little embossing. Just curious.

veltex · 01-28-2004, 11:29 AM

I have no clue about the embossed area in the middle, maybe something to do with the bucket seat option? I have a bench

Jace's68 · 01-28-2004, 11:58 AM

A floor like that is right up there with the loch ness monster or a bigfoot sighting.

MMGOODIE · 01-28-2004, 12:52 PM

wow. that really is all that can be said about the condition of that floor.

As for sound deadening you can use some Dynomat or the less expensive Roadkill. It has been used for years in the car stereo biz.

**CPNE** · 01-28-2004, 01:07 PM

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Originally posted by veltex
I have no clue about the embossed area in the middle, maybe something to do with the bucket seat option? I have a bench

That's a 67/68 cab thing. I think it has to do with jack/tool stowage. There should be a spring and clip there to hold it down.

It's a little known difference between early and later year cabs. Imagine the suprise when someone unknowingly buys a 69-72 console/buckets and tries to bolt the console down.

Nice cab, what's that color code? It's one of my favorites and I'm thinking of painting my 72 plow tyruck that color.

Bamm · 01-28-2004, 03:15 PM

Over here on the east coast, my 67 didn't have a floor that nice in '69.............

gotmud · 01-28-2004, 07:50 PM

Whats that white box behind your emergency break handle???

01-27-2004, 11:19 PM	#1
veltex Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Idaho Posts: 257	Boy did I luck out!! this one starts with me needing to change the cab and front rubber mounts, might as well replace the carpet too (it needs it), and even though my truck doesnt appear to have much rust I knew I was going to be wire brushing, rust prepping, and rolling on some kind of flat black sealing paint, picked up the stuff on the way home today. Well, as you see in the photos, it was pretty darn nice under there, I made more scratches scraping off the tar mat, than it had in it. The disoloration in the photos is just staining from the tar paper and a little of the factory carpet glue. The caulking is even in great shape, the creases on both sides next to the kick panel need a little attention, but thats it (I think). You couldnt kick the grin off my face tonight, makes the trucks other quirks seem smaller. I guess the high desert isnt always such a bad place! __________________ beater 65 gmc at the moment

01-27-2004, 11:43 PM	#4
Custom 68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,929	what the heck is that shiny stuff all over your floor? And that colored stuff __________________ Dave 1968 Custom Chevy with turbo charged 5.3 gen III 4l80e swap 1967-71 GMC 3/4 ton long step 4x4 (not sure what year exactly?) "A good friend will bail you out of jail...but a true friend will be sitting next to you saying "that was frekin awesome". "If it doesn't fit force it...If it breaks then it needed to be replaced anyway!"

01-27-2004, 11:47 PM	#6
veltex Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Idaho Posts: 257	the reflector is covering a small tear made by the belt returning, in an otherwise cherry door panel, its the quickest fix I could think of. The green (not olive) interior pieces can be tough to find. Tried to get the capret out with that darn gas pedal on, it won. __________________ beater 65 gmc at the moment

01-28-2004, 12:10 AM	#7
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,604	Damn solid floor I thought that was an option??? Look's great... __________________ 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..

01-28-2004, 12:15 AM	#8
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	wow you really did get lucky. thats a great looking floor ya got there! __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9"

01-27-2004, 11:35 PM	#2
rage'nrat638 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: THE FALL GUY CHICAGO IL Posts: 5,883	looks like your missing the gas pedal whats that light --reflector on the door??? looks clean

01-27-2004, 11:36 PM	#3
RICHARD MORGAN Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: HERNDON VA Posts: 216	WOW...LOOKS TO BE IN GREAT SHAPE !!!

01-27-2004, 11:46 PM	#5
rage'nrat638 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: THE FALL GUY CHICAGO IL Posts: 5,883	YEA.....now i know what a high hump look's like

01-28-2004, 12:38 AM	#9
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	Wow....i have never seen a bare and solid floor in person before....looks sweet! __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

01-28-2004, 12:45 AM	#10
veltex Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Idaho Posts: 257	sound proofing ideas I have got some of the foil on both sides with a membrane inbetween stuff for noise and heat, and a full length carpet kit, is that all I need to keep out noise and heat? should I just use 3m trim spray adhesive? I am getting ready to do this right after changing body mounts, and then bolt seat back in. __________________ beater 65 gmc at the moment

01-28-2004, 12:45 AM	#11
spencra This, is my BOOMSTICK! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Berlin, CT Posts: 1,310	Speaking of the high hump, why in the world does your truck have one? I thought that only trucks with either a standard 4spd tranny or 4x4 had those. Did you convert it than patch up the holes? __________________ Larry Got rid of my projects for now. 1980 Jeep CJ7 1998 Nissan Sentra (my car) 2001 Toyota Sienna (wife's, of course)

01-28-2004, 12:52 AM	#12
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	So that's what it's supposed to look like. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

01-28-2004, 12:56 AM	#13
veltex Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Idaho Posts: 257	spencra, this is the way gm made it, I think all big block trucks had a high hump, along with 4x4 and 4 speed __________________ beater 65 gmc at the moment

01-28-2004, 01:10 AM	#14
racedvl Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Woodstock, IL Posts: 7,020	TH400's I thought had high humps.

01-28-2004, 05:42 AM	#15
Castiron9 72 LONGHORN OWNER Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Seattle Wash. Posts: 963	Your going to put carpet on that nice floor __________________ 72-SUPER CHEYENNE/20 LONGHORN 70-C/30 DUALLY



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01-28-2004, 09:10 AM	#16
67dragtruck Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Bethlehem, GA, USA Posts: 389	amazing That is amazing that your floor looks that good after all these years. 10 years ago when I brought my truck home you could watch the road go by throught the holes in the floor. I'd love to find one in that kind of shape. Tom

01-28-2004, 09:36 AM	#17
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,834	Don't think Lucky is quite the word for that find........looks almost factory quality. __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

01-28-2004, 10:50 AM	#18
veltex Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Idaho Posts: 257	any thoughts and ideas on what to do under the carpet kit? what have you done on yours and how do you like it? I have a new full lenght kit from ECE. Under the passengers feat seems to get the most wear, thats where the original tar mat was stuck the worst, maybe from that sides heat from exhuast. __________________ beater 65 gmc at the moment

01-28-2004, 10:52 AM	#19
MrGoodpliers Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Gainesville, Georgia Posts: 704	Beautiful... What a score! What is the embossed area on the trans tunnel under the seat? I have a 70 big block 2wd high hump cab also, but it doesn't have that little embossing. Just curious. __________________ We made Oklahoma a little after 3, Randy & his brother Bob & my old GMC...

01-28-2004, 11:29 AM	#20
veltex Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Idaho Posts: 257	I have no clue about the embossed area in the middle, maybe something to do with the bucket seat option? I have a bench __________________ beater 65 gmc at the moment

01-28-2004, 11:58 AM	#21
Jace's68 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Kentucky Posts: 107	A floor like that is right up there with the loch ness monster or a bigfoot sighting.

01-28-2004, 12:52 PM	#22
MMGOODIE I love doing it topless Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: MossyRock, WA Posts: 493	wow. that really is all that can be said about the condition of that floor. As for sound deadening you can use some Dynomat or the less expensive Roadkill. It has been used for years in the car stereo biz. __________________ Mikey "If you can read this, thank a teacher; If you are reading it in English, thank a soldier."

01-28-2004, 03:15 PM	#24
Bamm Cowboy Fan for Life!!!!!! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Amelia, Virginia Posts: 2,921	Over here on the east coast, my 67 didn't have a floor that nice in '69............. __________________ 1967 ShortBed Fleetside 3/4 Drop 350/700R4 Tilt wheel 18 x 8 Torque Thrust II's Future mods: All new gauges & wood bed My Zip is 23002 I ship UPS, USPS

01-28-2004, 07:50 PM	#25
gotmud Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Cumming, Ga Posts: 234	Whats that white box behind your emergency break handle??? __________________ Glenn Cumming, Ga (68 C/10 Fleetside LWB 307 (64 C/10 Fleetside Shorty Custom 350, with 73 donor parts aplenty) (2001 Porsche Boxster S - 168 MPH of fun) (2005 Chevy Avalanche Z71 1500)

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