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ChevDog1 · 11-17-2014, 01:05 PM

You can see in one of the photos above that the inside of the tailgate isn't painted yet. By the time it was dry enough to turn over and shoot the inside, it got too cold to paint. It's supposed to warm up here later this week, so I'm hoping to get it done then.

jpnh · 11-17-2014, 01:24 PM

Looks good/nice work

JGood · 11-19-2014, 08:58 PM

Now u need to white letter the rear tires so the match haha!! Trucks looking awesome!

1984 swb chevy · 11-19-2014, 09:54 PM

Nice job.

Oregoon · 11-21-2014, 06:39 PM

Great read. Thanks for the posts and the pictures. I dig your truck.

Didn't realize you guys had to deal with DEQ in Banks. Such a pain...

So glad I have a '74!

ChevDog1 · 11-21-2014, 06:41 PM

Yep. Total pain.

I don't think I will ever even consider a 1975 or newer project vehicle again. Just go pre-smog and do whatever i want.

ChevDog1 · 11-30-2014, 10:08 PM

I just finished entering my order at Classic Industries! All of my interior parts and weatherstripping should be here this week, so I can get moving forward again next weekend.

Hope to have more pics to post soon!

ChevDog1 · 12-09-2014, 11:45 AM

Got a bunch of the interior installed over the weekend.

Passenger door is assembled with all new felts, door panel, etc.

ChevDog1 · 12-09-2014, 11:45 AM

Drivers door:

ChevDog1 · 12-09-2014, 11:47 AM

Re-Upholstered the seat

ChevDog1 · 12-09-2014, 11:47 AM

Installed new visors

ChevDog1 · 12-09-2014, 11:48 AM

got the little rubber sleeves over the tailgate chains - not fun....

ChevDog1 · 12-09-2014, 11:49 AM

Painted the inside of my tailgate

ChevDog1 · 12-09-2014, 11:50 AM

Installed the side steps - finally...

ChevDog1 · 12-09-2014, 11:53 AM

Put a new circuit sheet on my gauge cluster - but the brittle temp gauge needle broke off when i touched it. Guess I'll need to order one of those now. I also added a shift indicator that my truck didn't originally have.

ChevDog1 · 12-09-2014, 12:01 PM

I ended up working on the truck 20 hours over the weekend, and got a bunch of stuff completed. I replaced all of the mounting bolts for the rear fenders with stainless button head bolts, wired up the taillights, replaced the door locks and ignition tumbler with a new matched set (1 key!), replaced the turn signal lever, installed the drip rail moldings, replaced the front marker lenses, installed a new gas cap and washer bottle cap, and I'm not even sure what else at this point. It is all a bit of a blur now.

You can see from the photos that I have the new floor liner just laying in the cab. I had it spread out in front of the wood stove in my living room all weekend trying to get it to relax from its shipping state, but it still has some memory. I'm going to try and fit it tonight, but not looking forward to it. Could take quite a while to get it right, and I'm a bit nervous about trimming too much. Going to have to take it slow and cut a little at a time.

All that's really left at this point is to install some dash trim, the floor liner, the seat, seat belts, and door weatherstrip. Then I can get some clear on the bed wood and finally start driving this thing.

I'm hoping that we can take it to get our Christmas tree on Sunday!

green72s · 12-09-2014, 01:46 PM

Fantastic progress, congratulation! The truck is coming out super nice.

Good luck on the flooring, you may want to take a look at this thread (starting at #206), it describes some of the challenges in installing what looks like the same type of rubber flooring.

http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...=636927&page=9

ChevDog1 · 12-09-2014, 01:49 PM

Thanks for the tip. I may just pick up a heat gun on my way home and see if that makes the install easier.

rusty76 · 12-09-2014, 06:00 PM

Glad to see you getting some stuff done.

ChevDog1 · 12-11-2014, 08:21 PM

Here's a little more.

MalibuSSwagon · 12-11-2014, 10:14 PM

What brand is that rubber mat?

ECU PIRATE · 12-11-2014, 10:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChevDog1

Profile view with rear fenders installed

Looking good!!! I like the way the pipes exit under the step.

ChevDog1 · 12-11-2014, 11:58 PM

The floor mat is an Auto Custom Carpets piece that I bought from Classic Industries

**Willowrun** · 12-12-2014, 10:40 AM

Really nice work. I like your choice of interior color. Looks great with the blue.

ChevDog1 · 12-12-2014, 07:45 PM

Thanks - I'm probably going to have to re-dye the door panels as the "light saddle" door panels do not match the seat, or the light saddle dye that I bought. I was attempting to have all of the interior light saddle except for the dash pad, but as of right now I have three different shades of brown in the cab, and it's just not working for me. Going to put the kick panels in tonight and see how it all looks before I decide what to do.

11-17-2014, 01:05 PM	#251
ChevDog1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Banks, OR Posts: 497	Re: 1980 Stepside Build... My first build thread You can see in one of the photos above that the inside of the tailgate isn't painted yet. By the time it was dry enough to turn over and shoot the inside, it got too cold to paint. It's supposed to warm up here later this week, so I'm hoping to get it done then.

11-17-2014, 01:24 PM	#252
jpnh Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Raymond NH Posts: 392	Re: 1980 Stepside Build... My first build thread Looks good/nice work

11-19-2014, 08:58 PM	#253
JGood Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Provost, Alberta, Canada Posts: 68	Re: 1980 Stepside Build... My first build thread Now u need to white letter the rear tires so the match haha!! Trucks looking awesome! __________________ 1986 Chevy Silverado LWB (project) 1967 Chevy SBSS (future project) 2003 Chevy Tahoe (wifes daily) 2004 GMC 2500 Duramax (company truck) 1986 GMC Wrangler LWB (newly acquired beater)

11-19-2014, 09:54 PM	#254
1984 swb chevy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 466	Re: 1980 Stepside Build... My first build thread Nice job. __________________ 2010 Tahoe 1984 C10 2005 Harley FLH 1941 Willys Pickup (will never get it done) not for sale

11-21-2014, 06:39 PM	#255
Oregoon Roadside Rebuilder Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southeast Portland, OR Posts: 421	Re: 1980 Stepside Build... My first build thread Great read. Thanks for the posts and the pictures. I dig your truck. Didn't realize you guys had to deal with DEQ in Banks. Such a pain... So glad I have a '74!

11-21-2014, 06:41 PM	#256
ChevDog1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Banks, OR Posts: 497	Re: 1980 Stepside Build... My first build thread Yep. Total pain. I don't think I will ever even consider a 1975 or newer project vehicle again. Just go pre-smog and do whatever i want.

11-30-2014, 10:08 PM	#257
ChevDog1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Banks, OR Posts: 497	Re: 1980 Stepside Build... My first build thread I just finished entering my order at Classic Industries! All of my interior parts and weatherstripping should be here this week, so I can get moving forward again next weekend. Hope to have more pics to post soon!

12-09-2014, 11:45 AM	#258
ChevDog1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Banks, OR Posts: 497	Re: 1980 Stepside Build... My first build thread Got a bunch of the interior installed over the weekend. Passenger door is assembled with all new felts, door panel, etc. Attached Images

12-09-2014, 11:45 AM	#259
ChevDog1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Banks, OR Posts: 497	Re: 1980 Stepside Build... My first build thread Drivers door: Attached Images

12-09-2014, 11:47 AM	#260
ChevDog1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Banks, OR Posts: 497	Re: 1980 Stepside Build... My first build thread Re-Upholstered the seat Attached Images

12-09-2014, 11:47 AM	#261
ChevDog1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Banks, OR Posts: 497	Re: 1980 Stepside Build... My first build thread Installed new visors Attached Images

12-09-2014, 11:48 AM	#262
ChevDog1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Banks, OR Posts: 497	Re: 1980 Stepside Build... My first build thread got the little rubber sleeves over the tailgate chains - not fun.... Attached Images

12-09-2014, 11:49 AM	#263
ChevDog1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Banks, OR Posts: 497	Re: 1980 Stepside Build... My first build thread Painted the inside of my tailgate Attached Images

12-09-2014, 11:50 AM	#264
ChevDog1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Banks, OR Posts: 497	Re: 1980 Stepside Build... My first build thread Installed the side steps - finally... Attached Images

12-09-2014, 11:53 AM	#265
ChevDog1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Banks, OR Posts: 497	Re: 1980 Stepside Build... My first build thread Put a new circuit sheet on my gauge cluster - but the brittle temp gauge needle broke off when i touched it. Guess I'll need to order one of those now. I also added a shift indicator that my truck didn't originally have. Attached Images



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12-09-2014, 12:01 PM	#266
ChevDog1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Banks, OR Posts: 497	Re: 1980 Stepside Build... My first build thread I ended up working on the truck 20 hours over the weekend, and got a bunch of stuff completed. I replaced all of the mounting bolts for the rear fenders with stainless button head bolts, wired up the taillights, replaced the door locks and ignition tumbler with a new matched set (1 key!), replaced the turn signal lever, installed the drip rail moldings, replaced the front marker lenses, installed a new gas cap and washer bottle cap, and I'm not even sure what else at this point. It is all a bit of a blur now. You can see from the photos that I have the new floor liner just laying in the cab. I had it spread out in front of the wood stove in my living room all weekend trying to get it to relax from its shipping state, but it still has some memory. I'm going to try and fit it tonight, but not looking forward to it. Could take quite a while to get it right, and I'm a bit nervous about trimming too much. Going to have to take it slow and cut a little at a time. All that's really left at this point is to install some dash trim, the floor liner, the seat, seat belts, and door weatherstrip. Then I can get some clear on the bed wood and finally start driving this thing. I'm hoping that we can take it to get our Christmas tree on Sunday!

12-09-2014, 01:46 PM	#267
green72s Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Tempe, Arizona Posts: 100	Re: 1980 Stepside Build... My first build thread Fantastic progress, congratulation! The truck is coming out super nice. Good luck on the flooring, you may want to take a look at this thread (starting at #206), it describes some of the challenges in installing what looks like the same type of rubber flooring. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...=636927&page=9

12-09-2014, 01:49 PM	#268
ChevDog1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Banks, OR Posts: 497	Re: 1980 Stepside Build... My first build thread Thanks for the tip. I may just pick up a heat gun on my way home and see if that makes the install easier.

12-09-2014, 06:00 PM	#269
rusty76 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Midway, NC Posts: 3,275	Re: 1980 Stepside Build... My first build thread Glad to see you getting some stuff done. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=581873 The low buck build threads. Check'em out! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=666022 My build thread Crossmembers CC

12-11-2014, 08:21 PM	#270
ChevDog1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Banks, OR Posts: 497	Re: 1980 Stepside Build... My first build thread Here's a little more. Attached Images

12-11-2014, 10:14 PM	#271
MalibuSSwagon Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Weare,NH Posts: 1,592	Re: 1980 Stepside Build... My first build thread What brand is that rubber mat? __________________ Eric 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser 1986 Chevrolet C10\|5.3L\|TKO600\|Shortbed\|Custom Deluxe 1983 Malibu Wagon\|TPI 305\|T5 5 speed\|3.73 non-posi

12-11-2014, 11:58 PM	#273
ChevDog1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Banks, OR Posts: 497	Re: 1980 Stepside Build... My first build thread The floor mat is an Auto Custom Carpets piece that I bought from Classic Industries

12-12-2014, 10:40 AM	#274
Willowrun Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 1,029	Re: 1980 Stepside Build... My first build thread Really nice work. I like your choice of interior color. Looks great with the blue.

12-12-2014, 07:45 PM	#275
ChevDog1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Banks, OR Posts: 497	Re: 1980 Stepside Build... My first build thread Thanks - I'm probably going to have to re-dye the door panels as the "light saddle" door panels do not match the seat, or the light saddle dye that I bought. I was attempting to have all of the interior light saddle except for the dash pad, but as of right now I have three different shades of brown in the cab, and it's just not working for me. Going to put the kick panels in tonight and see how it all looks before I decide what to do.

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