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jeffnohio · 10-22-2007, 04:46 AM

Pulled the dash off and peeled ready for a new skin of marine grade vinyl.. pulled the instrument cluster cleaned and painted it up a bit.. Finished gutting out a 99 cab and put the bench seat in my 67 along with new window cranks, visors, dome light, steering wheel, and seat belts and rubber mat.. Here is a pic of the guage cluster, I think it turned out ok ..

Bucky71 · 10-22-2007, 09:53 AM

I bought a Mother's mini powerball and some aluminum polish and tried it out. It wasn't as effective as I had hoped.

jb4short · 10-22-2007, 10:18 AM

Bottled two cases of a VERY high-octane stout I've been brewing for four weeks.....and two cases of a simple pilsner. 10 more days to find out how I made out!

swamp rat · 10-22-2007, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by jeffnohio

Pulled the dash off and peeled ready for a new skin of marine grade vinyl.. pulled the instrument cluster cleaned and painted it up a bit.. Finished gutting out a 99 cab and put the bench seat in my 67 along with new window cranks, visors, dome light, steering wheel, and seat belts and rubber mat.. Here is a pic of the guage cluster, I think it turned out ok ..

I would sure like to learn how you did the color work in the bezel, is there any how too's on the net?? or do you have any step by step instructions?

Blue71LWB · 10-22-2007, 11:12 AM

I took the stock manifolds , and dizzy off my inline 250. And degreased the engine a bit. Still have a lot a of prep to do, before I throw some paint on it.

**michael bustamante** · 10-22-2007, 11:43 AM

you guys are makin me look lazy. I`ve been trying to get to my passengert fender (metalwork) on my 67 half ton but something keeps on coming up. like a new project (49 GMC) or my daughters projects. you guys know how it is. This weekend I went oryx hunting with my dad. brought home a big boy too. Good eatin too!

IAFF2407 · 10-22-2007, 12:19 PM

met a new member, Blue72, Travis in Longview. Called Travis and ask for a favor. He went and looked at a trailer not far from his home. Drove down 4 1/2 Hrs. bought the trailer, hustled back so I didn't get trapped on the I5 after the Seahawks game. (at least they beat St. louis) thanks again Travis.

oh, one more thing, gave my coveted "Longhorn Man" t-shirt to Travis. bragging rights to him.

AH619 · 10-22-2007, 12:33 PM

On Saturday I Painted My Uncles
Hood Side Panel On Hie John Deere Farm Tractor. Then The Whole Family Hit My Shop Cleaning All The Remnents Of Coppertone Build.for The First Time In 18 Months I Can Drive Through My Shop With All My Toys Parked Inside.

panhandler62 · 10-22-2007, 12:44 PM

I mowed the lawn and we set up all of our Halloween stuff and we went to the Apple Harvest Parade.

I have some cool pictures from the parade that I will post over on GD after I shrink them to allowable board size.

My only truck work was explaining in great detail what I want to do to the wife.

blazer72 · 10-22-2007, 01:47 PM

I got a vasectomy on Friday am, so I sat around with a bag of frozen peas on my junk most of the weekend

Sinister · 10-22-2007, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by blazer72

I got a vasectomy on Friday am, so I sat around with a bag of frozen peas on my junk most of the weekend

Ouch!!!

jkaylor68gmc · 10-22-2007, 02:34 PM

Little lady and I went to check out her mercedes C-coupe at the dealer, picking it up this afternoon. I also finished the SSBC brake install!!!

IAFF2407 · 10-22-2007, 02:46 PM

V-Day, ouch, man do I have a funny storey on that, it would take too long to type out though. maybe an other time.

Blue'72 · 10-22-2007, 04:55 PM

I had a really good weekend for once! I called Brad on Thursday to see what he was up to and talked him into driving up to stay a spell. We worked on his truck a good part of the day on Friday and my brother wanted to come over to hang out that night, so Brad stayed another night. He never made it on his road trip like originally planned.. (sorry Brad) Really enjoyed his company and the opportunity to work on a cool truck! Sunday I got to meet Al when he came down to pick up the trailer. AND, I'm not the bragging type, so I won't tell you how cool I am for having a Longhorn Man t-shirt...

w/gcd72 · 10-22-2007, 06:21 PM

well, i drove the truck to my cousin's wedding on saturday
and the rest of the weekend was spent building a loft to put all of my moms antiques on so i can have space to work on my truck.

ND_guy · 10-22-2007, 06:30 PM

Drove 875 miles to go Pheasant Hunting and it was totally worth it.

71big block · 10-22-2007, 06:33 PM

I installed under cabinet lights as part of my kitchen remodel project (only a few details left to finish up!!!), cleaned up the yard, closed the pool, and worked on parting out the 72 C20 I bought in September. Got the engine out, doors off, back half of the frame cut off, and started to pull the front clip.

SCOTI · 10-22-2007, 06:40 PM

I worked on completing the mini-tub job for my 68. I got the second tub tacked together & started hammer & dollying the low spots. Still have a ways to go & then I'll finish welding it up.

jeffnohio · 10-23-2007, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by ezglide

I would sure like to learn how you did the color work in the bezel, is there any how too's on the net?? or do you have any step by step instructions?

Not sure if there are any how too's on the net .. but it is fairly simple.

In short I just pulled the instrument cluster..*should have taken some before and after pics* when you turn it face down there are several small bolts on the rear of the assembly.. pull all the outter ones out, that holds the whole thing together.. then you can now get to the part I painted red.. It is normally black.. And On the lens it comes out too.. I washed the lens and other parts but not the actual guages though... let em dry and to get the lens cyrstal clear.. Lay it down on a soft towel and I first hit it with Never dull Metal polish wadding and buffed it then went over it with clear coat safe rubbing compound and a soft tee shirt....

Remember that if your going to paint the actual panel like I did to get it really clean .. I used dawn dish soap and hot water to get off any waxes or oils that had built up .. if not your paint will fish eye really bad... Hope this helps...

Tycoon4u · 10-23-2007, 12:15 AM

This
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jeffnohio · 10-23-2007, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Bucky71

I bought a Mother's mini powerball and some aluminum polish and tried it out. It wasn't as effective as I had hoped.

Hey I have a hint for ya to try out .. This stuff totally impressed me and I use it on everything.. It polished out my 671 little feild blower real nice.. Mothers Billet polish Here is a link to it so you know what to look for..http://www.autogeek.net/motbilmetpol.html But this stuff is amazing when it comes to polishing anything aluminum,, Kinda high dollar but I have yet to see anything work like this stuff does

Jeff

Gray Ghost · 10-23-2007, 12:30 AM

I shortened the steering column in both trucks...sure do love having 2" more arm room!

Steering Column Collapse pages

jeffnohio · 10-25-2007, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Buffalo Elk

I shortened the steering column in both trucks...sure do love having 2" more arm room!

Steering Column Collapse pages

This is my next step .. Thanks for the added info and detailed pics

mnunn454 · 10-25-2007, 08:03 PM

More house priming and painting

Dingfodgy · 10-25-2007, 08:53 PM

Still on the mend from an appendectomy a couple-3 weeks ago. But Saturday I did manage to install my newly stripped and primered fenders, core support and grill on the '67. I still have some fitting and tweaking to do, but they're on and the hood shuts! Started to try and pull the gnarly dent on the bedside, but after about 2 hours of effort with very little to show for it...I tossed in the towel. Fortunately I found a bloke down the road that has a sweet '67 bed that was made into a trailer. He's had it for years and will sell it for $250. In a couple weeks when I'm fully recovered I'll go offer him a buck-seventy-five and hopefully bring it home. Whilst I had the front clip tore apart I also made a point to swap out the busted heater core for a new one.
On Sunday I pulled the carbs off my VW so I can rebuild them and get this beast runnin' and street worthy over the winter. Other than that not much else.

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10-22-2007, 04:46 AM	#26
jeffnohio Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: NW Ohio Posts: 58	Re: What did you get done this weekend, 10-21-07 Pulled the dash off and peeled ready for a new skin of marine grade vinyl.. pulled the instrument cluster cleaned and painted it up a bit.. Finished gutting out a 99 cab and put the bench seat in my 67 along with new window cranks, visors, dome light, steering wheel, and seat belts and rubber mat.. Here is a pic of the guage cluster, I think it turned out ok .. __________________ Jeff 1967 GMC 3/4ton LWB, Orginal Straight 6, 4 on the floor Project truck

10-22-2007, 09:53 AM	#27
Bucky71 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toronto, On Posts: 65	Re: What did you get done this weekend, 10-21-07 I bought a Mother's mini powerball and some aluminum polish and tried it out. It wasn't as effective as I had hoped. Attached Images

10-22-2007, 10:18 AM	#28
jb4short Damn Yankee Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lynchburg, VA Posts: 2,261	Re: What did you get done this weekend, 10-21-07 Bottled two cases of a VERY high-octane stout I've been brewing for four weeks.....and two cases of a simple pilsner. 10 more days to find out how I made out!

10-22-2007, 11:12 AM	#30
Blue71LWB Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Alabama Posts: 120	Re: What did you get done this weekend, 10-21-07 I took the stock manifolds , and dizzy off my inline 250. And degreased the engine a bit. Still have a lot a of prep to do, before I throw some paint on it. __________________ Working on my first 1,000 post. I'm sure I'll get there before this project is over .

10-22-2007, 11:43 AM	#31
michael bustamante Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 7,878	Re: What did you get done this weekend, 10-21-07 you guys are makin me look lazy. I`ve been trying to get to my passengert fender (metalwork) on my 67 half ton but something keeps on coming up. like a new project (49 GMC) or my daughters projects. you guys know how it is. This weekend I went oryx hunting with my dad. brought home a big boy too. Good eatin too! __________________ 1967custom

10-22-2007, 12:19 PM	#32
IAFF2407 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: White Rock Canada Posts: 865	Re: What did you get done this weekend, 10-21-07 met a new member, Blue72, Travis in Longview. Called Travis and ask for a favor. He went and looked at a trailer not far from his home. Drove down 4 1/2 Hrs. bought the trailer, hustled back so I didn't get trapped on the I5 after the Seahawks game. (at least they beat St. louis) thanks again Travis. oh, one more thing, gave my coveted "Longhorn Man" t-shirt to Travis. bragging rights to him. Attached Images __________________ 1972 GMC Sierra 1972 GMC Super Custom Suburban

10-22-2007, 12:33 PM	#33
AH619 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: HARRISON AR. Posts: 309	Re: What did you get done this weekend, 10-21-07 On Saturday I Painted My Uncles Hood Side Panel On Hie John Deere Farm Tractor. Then The Whole Family Hit My Shop Cleaning All The Remnents Of Coppertone Build.for The First Time In 18 Months I Can Drive Through My Shop With All My Toys Parked Inside. __________________ 72 2wd lwb cheyenne super youngest son.green/white 72 2wd lwb cheyenne super oldest son.green/white 71 4wd 3/4 cheyenne super frame off manderin copper / white 4 inch lift. FINALLY DONE / SOLD 72 4WD SWB CHEYENNE BLUE/WHITE 388 AUTO REMEMBER THE COPS NEVER THINK ITS AS FUNNY AS YOU DO. NORWOOD SURVIVOR COPPERTONE BUILD THREAD/ http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259856

10-22-2007, 12:44 PM	#34
panhandler62 Java Mechanic Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Martinsburg, WV Posts: 6,763	Re: What did you get done this weekend, 10-21-07 I mowed the lawn and we set up all of our Halloween stuff and we went to the Apple Harvest Parade. I have some cool pictures from the parade that I will post over on GD after I shrink them to allowable board size. My only truck work was explaining in great detail what I want to do to the wife. __________________ Keith 11 Lincoln MKT -- Momma's wagon 13 G37xS -- middle age crazy car 68 C20 Fleetside -- RIP Decorating the whole town up at a cost of $27 ....

10-22-2007, 01:47 PM	#35
blazer72 Freedom isn't Free Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: OKC Posts: 393	Re: What did you get done this weekend, 10-21-07 I got a vasectomy on Friday am, so I sat around with a bag of frozen peas on my junk most of the weekend

10-22-2007, 02:34 PM	#37
jkaylor68gmc Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: TN Posts: 2,448	Re: What did you get done this weekend, 10-21-07 Little lady and I went to check out her mercedes C-coupe at the dealer, picking it up this afternoon. I also finished the SSBC brake install!!! __________________ 1947 International KB-1 1957 Chevy Bel-Air riding low 1962 swb fleetside 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 7-inch lift on 35 Daily driver 2016 Chevy Tahoe Better halves ride Last edited by jkaylor68gmc; 10-22-2007 at 03:17 PM.

10-22-2007, 02:46 PM	#38
IAFF2407 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: White Rock Canada Posts: 865	Re: What did you get done this weekend, 10-21-07 V-Day, ouch, man do I have a funny storey on that, it would take too long to type out though. maybe an other time. __________________ 1972 GMC Sierra 1972 GMC Super Custom Suburban Last edited by IAFF2407; 10-22-2007 at 02:47 PM.

10-22-2007, 04:55 PM	#39
Blue'72 Skinned knuckles Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Longview, Washington Posts: 1,126	Re: What did you get done this weekend, 10-21-07 I had a really good weekend for once! I called Brad on Thursday to see what he was up to and talked him into driving up to stay a spell. We worked on his truck a good part of the day on Friday and my brother wanted to come over to hang out that night, so Brad stayed another night. He never made it on his road trip like originally planned.. (sorry Brad) Really enjoyed his company and the opportunity to work on a cool truck! Sunday I got to meet Al when he came down to pick up the trailer. AND, I'm not the bragging type, so I won't tell you how cool I am for having a Longhorn Man t-shirt... __________________ '72 C-10 longbox soon to be short step! '72 Chevelle (sold in January) '07 Sebring '01 Ranger (I've gotta long commute..) If you try to fail, and succeed, which have you done? My build thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=276904

10-22-2007, 06:21 PM	#40
w/gcd72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Dale, Indiana Posts: 41	Re: What did you get done this weekend, 10-21-07 well, i drove the truck to my cousin's wedding on saturday and the rest of the weekend was spent building a loft to put all of my moms antiques on so i can have space to work on my truck. __________________ 1972 C10 Custom Deluxe Longbed Fleetside (currently apart in the garage) '69 C10 Custom Deluxe Shortbed Fleetside (all original, including the brown recluses!) 1990 C1500 Shortbed Sportside

10-22-2007, 06:30 PM	#41
ND_guy Tool Addiction=Money Shortage Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Grand Forks, ND Posts: 233	Re: What did you get done this weekend, 10-21-07 Drove 875 miles to go Pheasant Hunting and it was totally worth it. __________________ 1967 K20 400TBI SM465/NP205 posi front, Detroit locker 4.56 rear

10-22-2007, 06:33 PM	#42
71big block 1971 GMC 3/4 ton, 572 CID Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Green Bay, WI Posts: 293	Re: What did you get done this weekend, 10-21-07 I installed under cabinet lights as part of my kitchen remodel project (only a few details left to finish up!!!), cleaned up the yard, closed the pool, and worked on parting out the 72 C20 I bought in September. Got the engine out, doors off, back half of the frame cut off, and started to pull the front clip. __________________ 71 GMC 3/4 572 CID, 1988 GMC 1/2 2006 Saturn Vue "We always have parts left over on a job this size"



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10-22-2007, 06:40 PM	#43
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,133	Re: What did you get done this weekend, 10-21-07 I worked on completing the mini-tub job for my 68. I got the second tub tacked together & started hammer & dollying the low spots. Still have a ways to go & then I'll finish welding it up. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

10-23-2007, 12:15 AM	#45
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10-23-2007, 12:30 AM	#47
Gray Ghost Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Terrell, TX Posts: 1,967	Re: What did you get done this weekend, 10-21-07 I shortened the steering column in both trucks...sure do love having 2" more arm room! Steering Column Collapse pages __________________ Kelly '05 GMC Sierra SLE Z71 Bone stock except for new bed rail caps.

10-25-2007, 08:03 PM	#49
mnunn454 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 602	Re: What did you get done this weekend, 10-21-07 More house priming and painting __________________ 69 C-10 SWB Fleetside 454/TH400 (For Sale) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...ct=1299&cat=12 70 El Camino 454 TH700 29 Model A 4-DR Sedan Deluxe

10-25-2007, 08:53 PM	#50
Dingfodgy Lemme show you something!! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: St.Helens, OR. Posts: 876	Re: What did you get done this weekend, 10-21-07 Still on the mend from an appendectomy a couple-3 weeks ago. But Saturday I did manage to install my newly stripped and primered fenders, core support and grill on the '67. I still have some fitting and tweaking to do, but they're on and the hood shuts! Started to try and pull the gnarly dent on the bedside, but after about 2 hours of effort with very little to show for it...I tossed in the towel. Fortunately I found a bloke down the road that has a sweet '67 bed that was made into a trailer. He's had it for years and will sell it for $250. In a couple weeks when I'm fully recovered I'll go offer him a buck-seventy-five and hopefully bring it home. Whilst I had the front clip tore apart I also made a point to swap out the busted heater core for a new one. On Sunday I pulled the carbs off my VW so I can rebuild them and get this beast runnin' and street worthy over the winter. Other than that not much else. __________________ '67 CST-10 LWB ("Crusty") SOLD '67 GMC SWB ("Murdock") 2000 K1500 Suburban ("Betty") '95 BMW 325i ("Joy")

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