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BigDooley77 · 10-17-2018, 12:11 PM

that grille looks so good!!

**Dads79GMC** · 10-17-2018, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by BigDooley77

that grille looks so good!!

Thanks BigDooley77!! I’m getting close to wrapping this up! Thanks Mike

Jaysonb · 10-17-2018, 08:26 PM

Looking awesome Mike!

**Dads79GMC** · 10-17-2018, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Jaysonb

Looking awesome Mike!

Thanks !!!

**Dads79GMC** · 10-19-2018, 01:36 AM

I spent basically from 4:30PM to just now installing interior. I have the visors, kick panels and dome light install(s) left.

Pictures:
1. Good shot of the dash. I bought this 79-80 dash off of GManchinz about five years ago or so and it's been in storage ever since. Was black, changed it to medium gray this week.
2. Left door finished. The original door carpet had a mystic vent and outer mystic vinyl trim. I may go that route down the road???
3. Carpet install was tedious but went well. It was great having help from the 18 year old.
4. Seats, belts and console installed.
5. Sorry about he dust, but forgot to take care of that before hitting the road for fuel.

Tomorrow at 08:30 I have a wheel alignment.....

Thanks for watching. Mike

Low Elco · 10-19-2018, 08:04 AM

Just gorgeous, man. Beautiful work all around. Enjoy these last couple weeks before the weather goes in the tank.

aggie91 · 10-19-2018, 09:37 AM

Very nice!

moregrip · 10-19-2018, 10:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dads79GMC

I spent basically from 4:30PM to just now installing interior. I have the visors, kick panels and dome light install(s) left.

Pictures:
1. Good shot of the dash. I bought this 79-80 dash off of GManchinz about five years ago or so and it's been in storage ever since. Was black, changed it to medium gray this week.
2. Left door finished. The original door carpet had a mystic vent and outer mystic vinyl trim. I may go that route down the road???
3. Carpet install was tedious but went well. It was great having help from the 18 year old.
4. Seats, belts and console installed.
5. Sorry about he dust, but forgot to take care of that before hitting the road for fuel.

Tomorrow at 08:30 I have a wheel alignment.....

Thanks for watching. Mike

That's a whole bunch of beautiful going on there man! So what's it like driving a New Old Truck? Does it have that new car smell?

**Dads79GMC** · 10-19-2018, 10:17 AM

Lol! It’s in getting a well deserved alignment right now, I’ll tell you after that. Mike

**Dads79GMC** · 10-19-2018, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Low Elco

Just gorgeous, man. Beautiful work all around. Enjoy these last couple weeks before the weather goes in the tank.

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Originally Posted by aggie91

Very nice!

Thanks fella’s!

Mike W. · 10-19-2018, 02:50 PM

Well done, fellas. Beautiful truck and an excellent thread to read.

*gmachinz* · 10-19-2018, 04:06 PM

I wanna stop by and check it out this weekend!

*gmachinz* · 10-19-2018, 04:08 PM

I absolutely love obscure color combinations-that truck looks awesome!

**Dads79GMC** · 10-19-2018, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by gmachinz

I wanna stop by and check it out this weekend!

Shoot me a text, I should be around? Mike

**Advanced Design** · 10-19-2018, 09:41 PM

Wow, your truck looks spectacular!

**Dads79GMC** · 10-19-2018, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Advanced Design

Wow, your truck looks spectacular!

Thanks AD!

The alignment went extremely well, such a difference!! Tomorrow I plan on finishing the kick panels....and it needs a stereo (retro style). Took my wife for a ride to Starbucks today, she brought up, and remembers our first date in it in 1985

Now she's a fan of the truck - that's good.

Thanks Mike

OutlawDrifter · 10-20-2018, 08:54 AM

Very sharp!

moregrip · 10-21-2018, 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dads79GMC

Thanks AD!

The alignment went extremely well, such a difference!! Tomorrow I plan on finishing the kick panels....and it needs a stereo (retro style). Took my wife for a ride to Starbucks today, she brought up, and remembers our first date in it in 1985

Now she's a fan of the truck - that's good.

Thanks Mike

**Dads79GMC** · 10-21-2018, 01:53 PM

*gmachinz* · 10-21-2018, 03:01 PM

Will you be around this afternoon? I was thinking about stopping after our party.

**Dads79GMC** · 10-21-2018, 03:35 PM

Yes Sir!

aggie91 · 10-22-2018, 08:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dads79GMC

Thanks AD!

The alignment went extremely well, such a difference!! Tomorrow I plan on finishing the kick panels....and it needs a stereo (retro style). Took my wife for a ride to Starbucks today, she brought up, and remembers our first date in it in 1985 Now she's a fan of the truck - that's good.

Thanks Mike

Icing on the cake!

*gmachinz* · 10-22-2018, 08:39 AM

Mike-if you need a NEW SPID tag I have the final design completed. Here’s my 1977 High Sierra tag with a few “added” RPOs to it.

**Dads79GMC** · 10-22-2018, 10:53 AM

Looks good! I’ll have to put together my added RPOs

**Dads79GMC** · 10-22-2018, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by aggie91

Icing on the cake!

So true! Thanks for tagging along aggie91. Mike

10-17-2018, 12:11 PM	#451
BigDooley77 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: No Where,KS Posts: 57	Re: Dad's 1979 GMC Heavy Half Transformation that grille looks so good!! __________________ 1977 GMC Sierra Classic CCDW. 454 worked 781s, 277/287, Lift .502/.501 LS 114, Dual plane intake, Dana 70 (4.10) and 4L80e (HD2 kit). http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8361863

10-17-2018, 08:26 PM	#453
Jaysonb Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Good Thunder Mn. Posts: 955	Re: Dad's 1979 GMC Heavy Half Transformation Looking awesome Mike! __________________ 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

10-19-2018, 01:36 AM	#455
Dads79GMC Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 1,238	Re: Dad's 1979 GMC Heavy Half Transformation I spent basically from 4:30PM to just now installing interior. I have the visors, kick panels and dome light install(s) left. Pictures: 1. Good shot of the dash. I bought this 79-80 dash off of GManchinz about five years ago or so and it's been in storage ever since. Was black, changed it to medium gray this week. 2. Left door finished. The original door carpet had a mystic vent and outer mystic vinyl trim. I may go that route down the road??? 3. Carpet install was tedious but went well. It was great having help from the 18 year old. 4. Seats, belts and console installed. 5. Sorry about he dust, but forgot to take care of that before hitting the road for fuel. Tomorrow at 08:30 I have a wheel alignment..... Thanks for watching. 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

10-19-2018, 08:04 AM	#456
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: Dad's 1979 GMC Heavy Half Transformation Just gorgeous, man. Beautiful work all around. Enjoy these last couple weeks before the weather goes in the tank. __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

10-19-2018, 09:37 AM	#457
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Re: Dad's 1979 GMC Heavy Half Transformation Very nice! __________________ Karl 1965 Chevy Stepside(Grandpa's Old Blue) and (July 2015 Shop Build!)(2020, the Saga Continues) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372424 The LST Challenge: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7812257 Korbin's 1st Square: "Sunburn" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418618 1985 GMC Sierra: "White Trash", Korbin's 2nd now... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632305 Henry - 1984 Chevrolet, Owen's 1st Square

10-19-2018, 10:17 AM	#459
Dads79GMC Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 1,238	Re: Dad's 1979 GMC Heavy Half Transformation Lol! It’s in getting a well deserved alignment right now, I’ll tell you after that. Mike __________________ 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

10-19-2018, 02:50 PM	#461
Mike W. Registered User Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 4	Re: Dad's 1979 GMC Heavy Half Transformation Well done, fellas. Beautiful truck and an excellent thread to read. __________________ 87 GMC Step Side - Under Construction

10-19-2018, 04:06 PM	#462
gmachinz Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Des Moines, IA. Posts: 4,143	Re: Dad's 1979 GMC Heavy Half Transformation I wanna stop by and check it out this weekend!

10-19-2018, 04:08 PM	#463
gmachinz Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Des Moines, IA. Posts: 4,143	Re: Dad's 1979 GMC Heavy Half Transformation I absolutely love obscure color combinations-that truck looks awesome!

10-19-2018, 09:41 PM	#465
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,028	Re: Dad's 1979 GMC Heavy Half Transformation Wow, 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

10-20-2018, 08:54 AM	#467
OutlawDrifter Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Northeast KS Posts: 1,789	Re: Dad's 1979 GMC Heavy Half Transformation Very sharp! __________________ 1999 GMC Suburban K2500 SLT, 454/4L80E 1991 Z/28, 6.0L/T56 1949 GMC 250, S10 Frame, 6.0L/4L80E Instagram @aceshighspeedshop

10-21-2018, 01:53 PM	#469
Dads79GMC Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 1,238	Re: Dad's 1979 GMC Heavy Half Transformation 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

10-21-2018, 03:01 PM	#470
gmachinz Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Des Moines, IA. Posts: 4,143	Re: Dad's 1979 GMC Heavy Half Transformation Will you be around this afternoon? I was thinking about stopping after our party.

10-21-2018, 03:35 PM	#471
Dads79GMC Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 1,238	Re: Dad's 1979 GMC Heavy Half Transformation Yes Sir! __________________ 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

10-22-2018, 08:39 AM	#473
gmachinz Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Des Moines, IA. Posts: 4,143	Re: Dad's 1979 GMC Heavy Half Transformation Mike-if you need a NEW SPID tag I have the final design completed. Here’s my 1977 High Sierra tag with a few “added” RPOs to it. Attached Images



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10-22-2018, 10:53 AM	#474
Dads79GMC Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 1,238	Re: Dad's 1979 GMC Heavy Half Transformation Looks good! I’ll have to put together my added RPOs __________________ 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

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