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Softpatch · 09-18-2015, 11:58 PM

Dig this out of the stickers 6-14
Made it run drive 8-14
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After month's of life getting in the way
I stayed here for inspiration....Thank you
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Brakes, Wiring,Patch floors,.... made it run again
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now it's time for seats
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these seats are from a 02 Safari going to make them work
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Softpatch · 09-19-2015, 12:17 AM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...644706&page=17
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**joedoh** · 09-19-2015, 01:23 AM

jeeze that steering wheel looks like a nut smoosher™ but I bet you need the leverage of that big diameter.

crossfire84 · 09-19-2015, 08:09 AM

wow, nice job.

Softpatch · 09-20-2015, 06:05 AM

move out of shed first tmie in a yr
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eSNT5iwROOk

RockinKees · 09-20-2015, 06:42 AM

Nice!
Sounds pretty good to me!

jdl71 · 03-25-2016, 09:40 PM

What did you do to clean the dash up? Sand and paint or?

dsraven · 03-26-2016, 02:15 PM

did you end up lowering the seats a bit?

Softpatch · 03-26-2016, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by jdl71

What did you do to clean the dash up? Sand and paint or?

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Yes wish I hadn't
I wanted originality and to stop the rust.
I just couldn't clear the rusted dash
Didn't patch the hole's left the dents.
They tell a story this was a work truck
so I sanded the top a couple layers of rustoleum primer

The black is Semi gloss black.
Didn't want a shean when your driving the glare from a shinny(gossy) black dash and flat to me looks fuzzy
The bottom (original gold.?)
I used Hammerite Bronze....Not perfect but I did it my way
and I like it
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the innerside is all Rustlok
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jdl71 · 03-26-2016, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Softpatch

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Yes wish I hadn't
I wanted originality and to stop the rust.
I just couldn't clear the rusted dash
Didn't patch the hole's left the dents.
They tell a story this was a work truck
so I sanded the top a couple layers of rustoleum primer

The black is Semi gloss black.
Didn't want a shean when your driving the glare from a shinny(gossy) black dash and flat to me looks fuzzy
The bottom (original gold.?)
I used Hammerite Bronze....Not perfect but I did it my way
and I like it
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the innerside is all Rustlok
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Looks good.

Softpatch · 03-26-2016, 04:38 PM

yes I did the height was too tall
so I custom made bracket and bolted them to the seat then to the truck
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Stock 2002 GMC safari 3rd row seat
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custom brackets
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Softpatch · 03-26-2016, 05:28 PM

no adjustment back and forth on the seat's.

as far back as they could go at the height I wanted.
Not to far back so there up against the rear window fab'd up the brackets
it feels right when your driving and having to crank the big wheel around
Why.?
It was cheep
comfy
and the backs flip forward to access behind
arm rest and cup holder are Not usefull
because this being a big truck if your not cranking on the steering wheel your shift the gears like a monkey with a bad itch....

(4spd with granny 1st and two spd rear axle)

I probably average around 6mpg with the gears and propane setup
This is no Daily driver
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dsraven · 03-26-2016, 05:46 PM

well, it's your truck so if it is right for you then it is good. if you needed to change out the seat mount you could easily find a slider at the wrecker for cheap. but.....it's your truck,it should fit YOU.

Ronzo · 03-26-2016, 06:30 PM

Diggin the truck, keep us updated please.

09-18-2015, 11:58 PM	#1
Softpatch Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Vashon WA Posts: 969	59 viking it's been awhile Dig this out of the stickers 6-14 Made it run drive 8-14 . . After month's of life getting in the way I stayed here for inspiration....Thank you 67-72chevytrucks Brakes, Wiring,Patch floors,.... made it run again . . . . . . . . . . . now it's time for seats . Before . . these seats are from a 02 Safari going to make them work . . __________________ My Spelling is Not Incorrect...It's 'Creative' . . 1966 C-20 .....Swap 91 G-30(5.7 FI)/4L80E http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=789617 59 Viking Revival .. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632341

09-19-2015, 12:17 AM	#2
Softpatch Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Vashon WA Posts: 969	Re: 59 viking it's been awhile http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...644706&page=17 . Drive video . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EraLg0LchAc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . __________________ My Spelling is Not Incorrect...It's 'Creative' . . 1966 C-20 .....Swap 91 G-30(5.7 FI)/4L80E http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=789617 59 Viking Revival .. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632341

09-19-2015, 01:23 AM	#3
joedoh Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Doodah Kansas Posts: 7,774	Re: 59 viking it's been awhile jeeze that steering wheel looks like a nut smoosher™ but I bet you need the leverage of that big diameter. __________________ the mass of men live lives of quiet desperation if there is a problem, I can have it. new project WAYNE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=844393

09-19-2015, 08:09 AM	#4
crossfire84 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: wind lake WI Posts: 1,751	Re: 59 viking it's been awhile wow, nice job. __________________ LIL ERV the 50-3600 396 BBC stroked to 415 cid Richmond 6spd over drive C4 rear Porter built a arms Never give the Devil a ride,because he'll want to Drive!

09-20-2015, 06:05 AM	#5
Softpatch Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Vashon WA Posts: 969	Re: 59 viking it's been awhile move out of shed first tmie in a yr . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eSNT5iwROOk __________________ My Spelling is Not Incorrect...It's 'Creative' . . 1966 C-20 .....Swap 91 G-30(5.7 FI)/4L80E http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=789617 59 Viking Revival .. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632341

09-20-2015, 06:42 AM	#6
RockinKees Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Purmerend, Netherlands Posts: 1,657	Re: 59 viking it's been awhile Nice! Sounds pretty good to me! __________________ Cheers!! Kees. 1959 Chevy Fleetside Longbed My build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=643426 Kool Guyz CC Instagram: _King_Kustom_

03-25-2016, 09:40 PM	#7
jdl71 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Eldon, MO Posts: 1,753	Re: 59 viking it's been awhile What did you do to clean the dash up? Sand and paint or? __________________ Psalm 23 64 C10 66 K20

03-26-2016, 02:15 PM	#8
dsraven Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: calgary alberta Posts: 8,334	Re: 59 viking it's been awhile did you end up lowering the seats a bit?

03-26-2016, 04:38 PM	#11
Softpatch Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Vashon WA Posts: 969	Re: 59 viking it's been awhile yes I did the height was too tall so I custom made bracket and bolted them to the seat then to the truck . Stock 2002 GMC safari 3rd row seat . . . . custom brackets . . __________________ My Spelling is Not Incorrect...It's 'Creative' . . 1966 C-20 .....Swap 91 G-30(5.7 FI)/4L80E http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=789617 59 Viking Revival .. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632341

03-26-2016, 05:28 PM	#12
Softpatch Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Vashon WA Posts: 969	Re: 59 viking it's been awhile no adjustment back and forth on the seat's. as far back as they could go at the height I wanted. Not to far back so there up against the rear window fab'd up the brackets it feels right when your driving and having to crank the big wheel around Why.? It was cheep comfy and the backs flip forward to access behind arm rest and cup holder are Not usefull because this being a big truck if your not cranking on the steering wheel your shift the gears like a monkey with a bad itch.... (4spd with granny 1st and two spd rear axle) I probably average around 6mpg with the gears and propane setup This is no Daily driver . .........and I would have it any other way . ..........Sp . . . . __________________ My Spelling is Not Incorrect...It's 'Creative' . . 1966 C-20 .....Swap 91 G-30(5.7 FI)/4L80E http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=789617 59 Viking Revival .. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632341

03-26-2016, 05:46 PM	#13
dsraven Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: calgary alberta Posts: 8,334	Re: 59 viking it's been awhile well, it's your truck so if it is right for you then it is good. if you needed to change out the seat mount you could easily find a slider at the wrecker for cheap. but.....it's your truck,it should fit YOU.

03-26-2016, 06:30 PM	#14
Ronzo Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Ft Whoopup, Ab Posts: 317	Re: 59 viking it's been awhile Diggin the truck, keep us updated please.



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