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**Dads79GMC** · 09-13-2018, 03:13 PM

Sorry! Here you go. Mike

**Dads79GMC** · 09-14-2018, 11:55 AM

Drove up to MN (203 miles) yesterday to help Jayson work on Dads79GMC. Great day, was able to assist with fine-tuning the 350 - runs outstanding! We also installed the trim on the bed. We spent a lot of time getting the cab and box aligned along with the trim. Of course, I got schooled/mentored along the way and gained valuable information as I move forward on the 78 Chevy C10. Great day!!

Thanks Mike

**Advanced Design** · 09-14-2018, 02:53 PM

Your truck looks spectacular!

**Dads79GMC** · 09-14-2018, 02:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Advanced Design

Your truck looks spectacular!

Thanks Doug

OutlawDrifter · 09-14-2018, 03:46 PM

Wow, really making headway!

Jaysonb · 09-15-2018, 08:52 AM

**Dads79GMC** · 09-15-2018, 12:54 PM

Great pic!! Thanks for the new screen saver!

moregrip · 09-15-2018, 02:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jaysonb

that's just disgustingly beautiful

**Dads79GMC** · 09-15-2018, 10:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by moregrip

that's just disgustingly beautiful

Thanks moregrip!!

How's your truck coming along? I know you received that bachelors degree and you now have all kinds of time on your hands!!!!

Mike

Jaysonb · 09-16-2018, 07:31 AM

Spent the night getting some odds and ends wrapped up. I got the tail pipes in place, and installed the hangers on the exhaust, I got the emergency brake cables installed, and fixed up and installed the rear light harness, and got the tail lights installed.

moregrip · 09-16-2018, 12:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dads79GMC

Thanks moregrip!!

How's your truck coming along? I know you received that bachelors degree and you now have all kinds of time on your hands!!!!

Mike

Thanks Mike, only thing I can report is a set of NOS hubcaps and points distributor. Procurement process continues!

**Dads79GMC** · 09-16-2018, 08:18 PM

I spent the day continuing to work on the grille that I got from Jeff (1774btcrew) some years ago. This was my first grille rehab; I'd say it's a good two-footer! Lol! The one that is in the picture above, on the truck, is cracked above the handle and the chrome a bit scratched up. I used duplicolor silver metallic frost, medium gray and then used duplicator clear. This is a continuation of the post at #390. Thanks Mike

**Dads79GMC** · 09-17-2018, 01:15 PM

Thanks for the new Avatar Jayson!

Hankster · 09-17-2018, 03:21 PM

Looks good!

*gmachinz* · 09-17-2018, 11:34 PM

I think it looks pretty good Mike!

**Dads79GMC** · 09-18-2018, 10:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hankster

Looks good!

Quote:

Originally Posted by gmachinz

I think it looks pretty good Mike!

Thanks fella’s!!

Jaysonb · 09-22-2018, 08:18 AM

Had a couple productive nights working on the truck.

I swapped out the mcgaughys spindles for some western chassis units, as they give plenty of room to run the rally wheels with no interference. I also installed some different springs to get the stance where we wanted it, and we are real happy with where it sits now. Ran the tach harness, and got that hooked up, ran the speedo cable, cleaned up the gauge cluster, touched up the paint on the needles, polished the lens, and installed led lights, got window regulators installed, and have the vent windows tore down, blasted, and the paint is drying on those. Also got the windshield wiper system cleaned up, lubed, and installed.

OutlawDrifter · 09-22-2018, 09:18 AM

Stance looks great!

**Dads79GMC** · 09-22-2018, 02:25 PM

Great work Jayson!!

*gmachinz* · 09-22-2018, 03:04 PM

Dang Mike-you better be putting delay/pulse wipers in that truck! ��

Jaysonb · 09-22-2018, 04:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gmachinz

Dang Mike-you better be putting delay/pulse wipers in that truck! ��

It has the system in it that allows you to delay driving it if it's gonna rain!

*gmachinz* · 09-22-2018, 04:33 PM

Oh I know aint NO WAY Mike will be driving it in the rain thats for sure! ��

Jaysonb · 09-27-2018, 07:34 AM

Got the vent windows rebuilt, and installed the door glass, vent windows, and all the weather seals, door locks, and interior door handles. Got the engine bay cleaned up, routed spark plug wires, ect.... and vacuumed down, and charged up the ac. It blows cold!

I have a hand full of small parts in primer ready for paint now, and I will be working on getting the tailgate ready this evening.

Low Elco · 09-27-2018, 08:05 AM

Pretty as a speckled pup! Doing great work, Jayson.

Jaysonb · 09-27-2018, 09:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Low Elco

Pretty as a speckled pup! Doing great work, Jayson.

Thank you Sir!

09-13-2018, 03:13 PM	#401
Dads79GMC Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 1,238	Re: Dad's 1979 GMC Heavy Half Transformation Sorry! Here you go. Mike Attached Images __________________ Instagram @HomeBuiltC10s Dads 79 GMC Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=642929 1978 Silverado Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=756016

09-14-2018, 11:55 AM	#402
Dads79GMC Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 1,238	Re: Dad's 1979 GMC Heavy Half Transformation Drove up to MN (203 miles) yesterday to help Jayson work on Dads79GMC. Great day, was able to assist with fine-tuning the 350 - runs outstanding! We also installed the trim on the bed. We spent a lot of time getting the cab and box aligned along with the trim. Of course, I got schooled/mentored along the way and gained valuable information as I move forward on the 78 Chevy C10. Great day!! Thanks Mike Attached Images __________________ Instagram @HomeBuiltC10s Dads 79 GMC Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=642929 1978 Silverado Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=756016 Last edited by Dads79GMC; 09-14-2018 at 12:03 PM.

09-14-2018, 02:53 PM	#403
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,028	Re: Dad's 1979 GMC Heavy Half Transformation Your truck looks spectacular! __________________ Doug Advanced Design’s 1977 Blazer Build Advanced Design's '48 'Burb Build Mrs Advanced Design's '72 Suburban Advanced Design's 56 BelAir LS swap

09-14-2018, 03:46 PM	#405
OutlawDrifter Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Northeast KS Posts: 1,789	Re: Dad's 1979 GMC Heavy Half Transformation Wow, really making headway! __________________ 1999 GMC Suburban K2500 SLT, 454/4L80E 1991 Z/28, 6.0L/T56 1949 GMC 250, S10 Frame, 6.0L/4L80E Instagram @aceshighspeedshop

09-15-2018, 08:52 AM	#406
Jaysonb Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Good Thunder Mn. Posts: 955	Re: Dad's 1979 GMC Heavy Half Transformation Attached Images __________________ 77 k10 winter beater build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=716884 85 GMC short fleet budget build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=714222 80 C10 stepside build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=693848

09-15-2018, 12:54 PM	#407
Dads79GMC Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 1,238	Re: Dad's 1979 GMC Heavy Half Transformation Great pic!! Thanks for the new screen saver! __________________ Instagram @HomeBuiltC10s Dads 79 GMC Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=642929 1978 Silverado Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=756016

09-16-2018, 07:31 AM	#410
Jaysonb Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Good Thunder Mn. Posts: 955	Re: Dad's 1979 GMC Heavy Half Transformation Spent the night getting some odds and ends wrapped up. I got the tail pipes in place, and installed the hangers on the exhaust, I got the emergency brake cables installed, and fixed up and installed the rear light harness, and got the tail lights installed. Attached Images __________________ 77 k10 winter beater build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=716884 85 GMC short fleet budget build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=714222 80 C10 stepside build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=693848

09-16-2018, 08:18 PM	#412
Dads79GMC Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 1,238	Re: Dad's 1979 GMC Heavy Half Transformation I spent the day continuing to work on the grille that I got from Jeff (1774btcrew) some years ago. This was my first grille rehab; I'd say it's a good two-footer! Lol! The one that is in the picture above, on the truck, is cracked above the handle and the chrome a bit scratched up. I used duplicolor silver metallic frost, medium gray and then used duplicator clear. This is a continuation of the post at #390. Thanks Mike Attached Images __________________ Instagram @HomeBuiltC10s Dads 79 GMC Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=642929 1978 Silverado Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=756016 Last edited by Dads79GMC; 09-16-2018 at 08:24 PM.

09-17-2018, 01:15 PM	#413
Dads79GMC Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 1,238	Re: Dad's 1979 GMC Heavy Half Transformation Thanks for the new Avatar Jayson! __________________ Instagram @HomeBuiltC10s Dads 79 GMC Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=642929 1978 Silverado Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=756016

09-17-2018, 03:21 PM	#414
Hankster Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Nacogdoches, Texas Posts: 895	Re: Dad's 1979 GMC Heavy Half Transformation Looks good! __________________ Current Build 89 s10 ecsb 2wd 4.3/700r4 50k OG Miles Instagram- shaggin_s10 '86 Chevrolet C10 Custom Deluxe - Gen V 454 - 4l80e - welded 12 bolt (Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=611611 ) SOLD

09-17-2018, 11:34 PM	#415
gmachinz Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Des Moines, IA. Posts: 4,143	Re: Dad's 1979 GMC Heavy Half Transformation I think it looks pretty good Mike!

09-22-2018, 08:18 AM	#417
Jaysonb Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Good Thunder Mn. Posts: 955	Re: Dad's 1979 GMC Heavy Half Transformation Had a couple productive nights working on the truck. I swapped out the mcgaughys spindles for some western chassis units, as they give plenty of room to run the rally wheels with no interference. I also installed some different springs to get the stance where we wanted it, and we are real happy with where it sits now. Ran the tach harness, and got that hooked up, ran the speedo cable, cleaned up the gauge cluster, touched up the paint on the needles, polished the lens, and installed led lights, got window regulators installed, and have the vent windows tore down, blasted, and the paint is drying on those. Also got the windshield wiper system cleaned up, lubed, and installed. Attached Images __________________ 77 k10 winter beater build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=716884 85 GMC short fleet budget build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=714222 80 C10 stepside build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=693848

09-22-2018, 09:18 AM	#418
OutlawDrifter Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Northeast KS Posts: 1,789	Re: Dad's 1979 GMC Heavy Half Transformation Stance looks great! __________________ 1999 GMC Suburban K2500 SLT, 454/4L80E 1991 Z/28, 6.0L/T56 1949 GMC 250, S10 Frame, 6.0L/4L80E Instagram @aceshighspeedshop

09-22-2018, 02:25 PM	#419
Dads79GMC Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 1,238	Re: Dad's 1979 GMC Heavy Half Transformation Great work Jayson!! __________________ Instagram @HomeBuiltC10s Dads 79 GMC Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=642929 1978 Silverado Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=756016

09-22-2018, 03:04 PM	#420
gmachinz Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Des Moines, IA. Posts: 4,143	Re: Dad's 1979 GMC Heavy Half Transformation Dang Mike-you better be putting delay/pulse wipers in that truck! ��



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09-22-2018, 04:33 PM	#422
gmachinz Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Des Moines, IA. Posts: 4,143	Re: Dad's 1979 GMC Heavy Half Transformation Oh I know aint NO WAY Mike will be driving it in the rain thats for sure! ��

09-27-2018, 07:34 AM	#423
Jaysonb Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Good Thunder Mn. Posts: 955	Re: Dad's 1979 GMC Heavy Half Transformation Got the vent windows rebuilt, and installed the door glass, vent windows, and all the weather seals, door locks, and interior door handles. Got the engine bay cleaned up, routed spark plug wires, ect.... and vacuumed down, and charged up the ac. It blows cold! I have a hand full of small parts in primer ready for paint now, and I will be working on getting the tailgate ready this evening. Attached Images __________________ 77 k10 winter beater build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=716884 85 GMC short fleet budget build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=714222 80 C10 stepside build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=693848

09-27-2018, 08:05 AM	#424
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: Dad's 1979 GMC Heavy Half Transformation Pretty as a speckled pup! Doing great work, Jayson. __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

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