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Bigru · 02-08-2014, 06:08 PM

Great work on the cluster and seats.

**thelonerife** · 07-18-2014, 11:59 PM

Just read through this again and you've done a great job with the upgrades. Nice job!

duallyjams · 07-19-2014, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by thelonerife

Just read through this again and you've done a great job with the upgrades. Nice job!

Thanks, there are more plans but with 12hr days at work doesn't leave much time for completing any of them.

**thelonerife** · 07-19-2014, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by duallyjams

Thanks, there are more plans but with 12hr days at work doesn't leave much time for completing any of them.

But it does help pay for them tho lol. Looking forward to an update.

duallyjams · 07-20-2014, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by thelonerife

But it does help pay for them tho lol. Looking forward to an update.

Thanks for the glass is always half full.

**argonaut** · 09-16-2014, 12:57 AM

Smart move, James!

duallyjams · 09-21-2014, 07:28 AM

just a update on the bed wood from when it got replaced to now
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when it starts look like its getting dried out I just wipe it down with gear oil
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scuderia · 09-22-2014, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by duallyjams

just a update on the bed wood from when it got replaced to now
getting dried out I just wipe it down with gear oil

Awesome, thanks!

Bomp · 09-21-2014, 10:19 AM

Bed wood looks great. I need to do that to mine.

mud.man.rj · 09-21-2014, 10:54 AM

Won't gear oil make the wood swell, would use some kind of varnish for wood to protect it. A few coats.

duallyjams · 09-21-2014, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by mud.man.rj

Won't gear oil make the wood swell, would use some kind of varnish for wood to protect it. A few coats.

nope / varnish won't last out side in the elements

mud.man.rj · 09-21-2014, 08:29 PM

Sorry not varnish, clear coat. Have watched videos on people painting the wood for the box on how to do this.

duallyjams · 09-21-2014, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by mud.man.rj

Sorry not varnish, clear coat. Have watched videos on people painting the wood for the box on how to do this.

I live on the chesapeake bay in Md, lots of watermen with boats and wood work on them that have to be redone yearly from being out in the elements. I helped my neighbor with his truck wood, he used a epoxy with a clear coat that they
use on the boats it didn't last even a year he had to redo it. If your truck is garage kept you can do a lot with the bed wood that will last and look great but if use your truck and it sits out as I do, I like to keep it simple and honestly diesel fuel works better but I don't like the smell.

**argonaut** · 09-21-2014, 09:48 PM

So James, you just spread gear oil on the raw wood and let it soak in, then install?
I hadn't heard of this before but I'm interested since I also use my truck as a truck.

duallyjams · 09-21-2014, 09:54 PM

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I see your point, bet the diesel would work good, I guess sparingly wouldn't smell to bad.

I might try it as I have 2 more trucks to do

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Originally Posted by argonaut

So James, you just spread gear oil on the raw wood and let it soak in, then install?
I hadn't heard of this before but I'm interested since I also use my truck as a truck.

That's what I did, so far so good, it's real easy to retreat when needed

NEWFISHER · 09-22-2014, 10:03 AM

Awesome! Great sale story. Kept it in the forum family

duallyjams · 09-22-2014, 06:28 PM

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Awesome, thanks!

thanks to all the great info on the board

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Originally Posted by NEWFISHER

Awesome! Great sale story. Kept it in the forum family

when you know you just know you got to have it

Grizz1963 · 11-17-2014, 03:39 AM

Really cool build James.

Love the cluster Resto.

Mine is in a terrible state, but I have a spare to restore.

I think some overlays may come into play when I start working on it.

Once again realised that I really need to find and import the steel strips for the bed wood as my truck has plywood fitted.
I will be making up my own strips, and there will be more than the standard amount of strips, but challenges are good.

duallyjams · 11-17-2014, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Grizz1963

Really cool build James.

Love the cluster Resto.

Mine is in a terrible state, but I have a spare to restore.

I think some overlays may come into play when I start working on it.

Once again realised that I really need to find and import the steel strips for the bed wood as my truck has plywood fitted.
I will be making up my own strips, and there will be more than the standard amount of strips, but challenges are good.

check out that faq section there is a really good write up on restoring the cluster

duallyjams · 11-28-2014, 08:46 AM

pie run Thanksgiving morning
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Bomp · 11-28-2014, 10:45 AM

That is one awesome pic.
Thanks for sharing

SKT · 11-28-2014, 06:31 PM

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That pic would make an awesome garage poster!

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scottco · 11-28-2014, 08:33 PM

Great truck and great pictures !!!!

duallyjams · 11-29-2014, 09:33 AM

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That is one awesome pic.
Thanks for sharing

put all your trucks together would make a great pic

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What a great picture, Love them big back windows!!

would be better with a crew cab in the pic

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Got a non-HDR pic to share as well?

another board member to the pic ( 68longhorn )

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That pic would make an awesome garage poster!
looking into doing that
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Originally Posted by scottco

Great truck and great pictures !!!!

thanks

northern 85 · 04-10-2016, 08:17 AM

Can you take the kids out and get some spring pics for us? Great trucks!!!!

02-08-2014, 06:08 PM	#1
Bigru Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Missouri City, Tx Posts: 321	Re: My brides new ride Great work on the cluster and seats.

07-18-2014, 11:59 PM	#2
thelonerife Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Clarksville TN 37043 Posts: 8,702	Re: My brides new ride Just read through this again and you've done a great job with the upgrades. Nice job! __________________ Chuck 68swb Fleetside build ''Choncho'' http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374892 My trailer redo http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...69#post5893869 Chuy my 59 bug http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653798 Putnam 87 GMC Shop truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707687

09-16-2014, 12:57 AM	#6
argonaut Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 1,813	Re: My brides new ride Smart move, James! __________________ Jason M. @argonaut62 1972 K5 Blazer CST, Turquoise 1966 K20 Short Fleet Pickup, Big Ugly 1964 C10 Short Fleet, Gertrude 2001 Porsche 911 Carrera 1996 Ford Bronco XLT 1980 Jeep Wagoneer 2008 Honda CBR1000RR 2005 Honda RC51 1981 Honda CB750C No dis-assemble Johnny Five! No dis-assemble!

09-21-2014, 07:28 AM	#7
duallyjams Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Deale Md Posts: 4,663	Re: My brides new ride just a update on the bed wood from when it got replaced to now when it starts look like its getting dried out I just wipe it down with gear oil __________________ James 63 GMC V6 4speed carryall 65 chevy swb bbw V8 auto 68 K20 327/4 speed, buddy buckets 2002 GMC CC Dually Duramax 64 GMC lwb 3/4 V6 4speed SOLD 66 GMC swb bbw buddy buckets SOLD IG duallyjams The only thing that stays the same is constant change!

09-21-2014, 10:19 AM	#9
Bomp Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: . Posts: 3,104	Re: My brides new ride Bed wood looks great. I need to do that to mine.

09-21-2014, 10:54 AM	#10
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: My brides new ride Won't gear oil make the wood swell, would use some kind of varnish for wood to protect it. A few coats.

09-21-2014, 08:29 PM	#12
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: My brides new ride Sorry not varnish, clear coat. Have watched videos on people painting the wood for the box on how to do this.

09-21-2014, 09:48 PM	#14
argonaut Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 1,813	Re: My brides new ride So James, you just spread gear oil on the raw wood and let it soak in, then install? I hadn't heard of this before but I'm interested since I also use my truck as a truck. __________________ Jason M. @argonaut62 1972 K5 Blazer CST, Turquoise 1966 K20 Short Fleet Pickup, Big Ugly 1964 C10 Short Fleet, Gertrude 2001 Porsche 911 Carrera 1996 Ford Bronco XLT 1980 Jeep Wagoneer 2008 Honda CBR1000RR 2005 Honda RC51 1981 Honda CB750C No dis-assemble Johnny Five! No dis-assemble!

09-22-2014, 10:03 AM	#16
NEWFISHER Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 3,303	Re: My brides new ride Awesome! Great sale story. Kept it in the forum family __________________ GOD BLESS AMERICA!

11-17-2014, 03:39 AM	#18
Grizz1963 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Rochester, KENT Posts: 10,583	Re: My brides new ride Really cool build James. Love the cluster Resto. Mine is in a terrible state, but I have a spare to restore. I think some overlays may come into play when I start working on it. Once again realised that I really need to find and import the steel strips for the bed wood as my truck has plywood fitted. I will be making up my own strips, and there will be more than the standard amount of strips, but challenges are good. __________________ MY BUILD LINK: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...585901]Redneck Express - 1966 C10 Short Fleetside MY USA ROADTRIPS http://forum.retro-rides.org/thread/...2018-humdinger IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM MATE.

11-28-2014, 08:46 AM	#20
duallyjams Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Deale Md Posts: 4,663	Re: My brides new ride pie run Thanksgiving morning __________________ James 63 GMC V6 4speed carryall 65 chevy swb bbw V8 auto 68 K20 327/4 speed, buddy buckets 2002 GMC CC Dually Duramax 64 GMC lwb 3/4 V6 4speed SOLD 66 GMC swb bbw buddy buckets SOLD IG duallyjams The only thing that stays the same is constant change!

11-28-2014, 10:45 AM	#21
Bomp Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: . Posts: 3,104	Re: My brides new ride That is one awesome pic. Thanks for sharing

11-28-2014, 06:31 PM	#22
SKT Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Location: Posts: 8,451	Re: My brides new ride . . That pic would make an awesome garage poster! . .

11-28-2014, 08:33 PM	#23
scottco Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 198	Re: My brides new ride Great truck and great pictures !!!! __________________ 1964 C10 SWB original 1970 SS El Camino 1964 Impala SS http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=649951

04-10-2016, 08:17 AM	#25
northern 85 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Fairfield Maine Posts: 1,759	Re: My brides new ride Can you take the kids out and get some spring pics for us? Great trucks!!!!



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