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**Rolland** · 05-19-2021, 06:47 PM

Beautiful and very authentic restoration work! Not overdone as is so commonly seen.
I'd say that the finish on that original instrument panel would be nearly impossible to reproduce.

**Steeveedee** · 05-19-2021, 07:07 PM

Beautiful work! Just wow!

factorystock · 05-19-2021, 10:07 PM

Wow! Excellent work and photos! Feels like I'm standing in a GMC assembly plant in Pontiac Michigan in 1966.

factorystock · 05-20-2021, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by 60-66

So , Ive been waiting to use this instrument cluster for 15 plus years.

I remember the first instrument panel I saw in a '64-'66 GMC back in 1980, someone took the liberty of painting the whole thing flat black

Can't beat a restoration utilizing key NOS parts. IMO, when finished, this K 10 will be priceless, nothing on this planet to compare to.

**60-66** · 05-29-2021, 09:25 AM

More progress. Rigged up a gas can while I get the gas tank sealed. Had an exhaust appointment to meet. Guy is 4 weeks out so you do what you have to. Rear is finished and lights working , NOS taillights , license light, bumper etc installed. Wiring done. Glass , what a pain ! Bought a Precision gasket , hate to bad mouth their gasket but I will never buy another. 3 hours , two removals , could not use it. Used an NOS GM gasket , 40 minutes done. Their gasket was not finished inside the glass groove therefore not deep enough and too pliable , chrome kept coming out . We also think its not meant to use on original glass , more suited to new , thinner windshields . This was an NOS LOF windshield .

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Southcity · 05-29-2021, 01:26 PM

I can't say enough nice things about how great the panel looks, your outstanding work and sharing the journey with us all - thank you!

oem4me · 05-29-2021, 02:59 PM

Incredible! Not much else to say, beyond plain gushing, that is.
Just to punctuate the wow factor, how's about a list of the ridiculously hard to find NOS parts used on this project? I'd bet there's more to come too.

**The Rocknrod** · 05-29-2021, 05:41 PM

I'd say it looks better than the assembly plant. Beautiful work.

**Thealien** · 05-29-2021, 07:11 PM

We are being shown something great here. I am speechless.

**Ol Blue K20** · 05-29-2021, 10:12 PM

I agree with everyone, totally bad @$$!!!

**Steeveedee** · 05-29-2021, 11:13 PM

WOW, that's purdy! Nice work!

**60-66** · 05-30-2021, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Southcity

I can't say enough nice things about how great the panel looks, your outstanding work and sharing the journey with us all - thank you!

Thank you very much. The positive comments keep me going.

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Originally Posted by oem4me

Incredible! Not much else to say, beyond plain gushing, that is.
Just to punctuate the wow factor, how's about a list of the ridiculously hard to find NOS parts used on this project? I'd bet there's more to come too.

Thanks Bruce. That list will come . While doing the chassis I was fortunate to have a friend with an incredible amount of NOS for what I don't have and some other great friends who know I collect this stuff. Lots of help on this one.

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Originally Posted by The Rocknrod

I'd say it looks better than the assembly plant. Beautiful work.

Thank you Rocknrod !

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Originally Posted by Thealien

We are being shown something great here. I am speechless.

Thank you !

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Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

I agree with everyone, totally bad @$$!!!

Thank you!

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Originally Posted by Steeveedee

WOW, that's purdy! Nice work!

Thank you !

j.kirn · 05-30-2021, 10:05 PM

Very nice Jon, cant wait to see it all done.

TJ's Chevy · 05-31-2021, 01:58 AM

That is one hell of a restoration right there. Great work.

**aotte1** · 06-01-2021, 02:10 AM

Agree with all the above comments, outstanding restoration, along with detailed historic documentation. A great addition to information on our trucks. If you do not mine, what factory built it?

**60-66** · 06-01-2021, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by j.kirn

Very nice Jon, cant wait to see it all done.

Should be done this week. Just need a few little things done. Seal gas tank and install. Waiting on hood hinges at plater and install hood. Grill , front bumper , passenger seat, floor matt wheels etc. Close !

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Originally Posted by TJ's Chevy

That is one hell of a restoration right there. Great work.

Thanks TJ .

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Originally Posted by aotte1

Agree with all the above comments, outstanding restoration, along with detailed historic documentation. A great addition to information on our trucks. If you do not mine, what factory built it?

Thanks Les. Pontiac Michigan built. Same as my Red GMC and the Black short bed.

**60-66** · 06-02-2021, 07:23 AM

Fenders and grille surround went on nice. All seals installed using NOS when I can.

**Ol Blue K20** · 06-02-2021, 08:50 AM

It's looking fantastic!

**DPowers** · 06-02-2021, 07:19 PM

Awesome. Really, really, really nice.

69Tom · 06-02-2021, 07:49 PM

Wow. This thing is amazing.

**60-66** · 06-07-2021, 07:49 PM

Sunday was our local car show. Over 400 cars in attendance , that's up a 125 cars this year. I set my goal to drive this truck to the show, a whopping 1 mile from the house, 😂. We made it and I think the truck turned out pretty well. Still needs finishing in some areas but now I can take my time and have some fun. From a painted body and unfinished chassis 1st of December 2020 to this as of this Saturday June 5th. Also took 1st place in the 1961 to present stock and modified class at the show Sunday. Only one class for ALL those years. Lots of interest in the truck. Cant tell you how many people called the engine a 348

. Some took the time to learn about the 305 .

It also no longer fits in the garage. The 17.5s and STA tires raise it 3 inches over the 15 inch rollers in some of these pictures. So now its out in the big building with the others for awhile.

factorystock · 06-07-2021, 08:26 PM

Looks fantastic! A rare glimpse of how a '66 GMC would have looked brand new! Priceless. This is a unique vehicle that will be a stand out at any show in the country for years to come, not to mention a 1st place trophy getter! We purists really appreciate the path you took to get everything authentic, the results speak for themselves. I don't think you mentioned the color, but it looks like ( GMC only ) Terrace Blue. Hopefully this restoration will start a trend to get more GMC's restored to factory standards, IMO, impossible to improve on the way they looked when leaving the assembly line.

**MusicMan70** · 06-07-2021, 09:24 PM

Great Stance with those STA's and congrats on the 1st Place win!

348? -

**Ol Blue K20** · 06-08-2021, 06:00 AM

Absolutely stunning!! Congratulations on the 1st place.

06-08-2021, 10:59 AM

Beautiful! Congrats on the 1st Place!
Now, time for a little 4 wheeling...

05-19-2021, 06:47 PM	#26
Rolland Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Colorado Springs CO Posts: 215	Re: GMC K10 Panel Beautiful and very authentic restoration work! Not overdone as is so commonly seen. I'd say that the finish on that original instrument panel would be nearly impossible to reproduce.

05-19-2021, 07:07 PM	#27
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,784	Re: GMC K10 Panel Beautiful work! Just wow! __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

05-19-2021, 10:07 PM	#28
factorystock Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: west coast Posts: 3,396	Re: GMC K10 Panel Wow! Excellent work and photos! Feels like I'm standing in a GMC assembly plant in Pontiac Michigan in 1966.

05-29-2021, 09:25 AM	#30
60-66 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 3,329	Re: GMC K10 Panel More progress. Rigged up a gas can while I get the gas tank sealed. Had an exhaust appointment to meet. Guy is 4 weeks out so you do what you have to. Rear is finished and lights working , NOS taillights , license light, bumper etc installed. Wiring done. Glass , what a pain ! Bought a Precision gasket , hate to bad mouth their gasket but I will never buy another. 3 hours , two removals , could not use it. Used an NOS GM gasket , 40 minutes done. Their gasket was not finished inside the glass groove therefore not deep enough and too pliable , chrome kept coming out . We also think its not meant to use on original glass , more suited to new , thinner windshields . This was an NOS LOF windshield . More details __________________ IS IT an EATON or Chevrolet rear axle https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=843778 The hubcap thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=702839 WANTED : 1963-1966 6 Cylinder Fan Shroud WANTED :1964-1966 PANEL TRUCK

05-29-2021, 01:26 PM	#31
Southcity Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Redwood City, CA Posts: 1,177	Re: GMC K10 Panel I can't say enough nice things about how great the panel looks, your outstanding work and sharing the journey with us all - thank you! __________________ 66 GMC Suburban Custom 66 Chevy K10 Suburban

05-29-2021, 02:59 PM	#32
oem4me Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Burbank CA Posts: 3,055	Re: GMC K10 Panel Incredible! Not much else to say, beyond plain gushing, that is. Just to punctuate the wow factor, how's about a list of the ridiculously hard to find NOS parts used on this project? I'd bet there's more to come too.

05-29-2021, 05:41 PM	#33
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: GMC K10 Panel I'd say it looks better than the assembly plant. Beautiful work. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

05-29-2021, 07:11 PM	#34
Thealien Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pine Ridge Florida Posts: 4,138	Re: GMC K10 Panel We are being shown something great here. I am speechless. __________________ Click on my Not really a build thread, yet NOT SO RUST FREE RUST FREE BLAZER LS ENGINE SWAP INFORMATION THREAD BOLT RESTORATIONS 4l60 to an NP205

05-29-2021, 10:12 PM	#35
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,271	Re: GMC K10 Panel I agree with everyone, totally bad @$$!!! __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

05-29-2021, 11:13 PM	#36
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,784	Re: GMC K10 Panel WOW, that's purdy! Nice work! __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

05-30-2021, 10:05 PM	#38
j.kirn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: MO. Posts: 970	Re: GMC K10 Panel Very nice Jon, cant wait to see it all done.

05-31-2021, 01:58 AM	#39
TJ's Chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: GMC K10 Panel That is one hell of a restoration right there. Great work. __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw

06-01-2021, 02:10 AM	#40
aotte1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: lousiville Ky Posts: 2,645	Re: GMC K10 Panel Agree with all the above comments, outstanding restoration, along with detailed historic documentation. A great addition to information on our trucks. If you do not mine, what factory built it?

06-02-2021, 07:23 AM	#42
60-66 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 3,329	Re: GMC K10 Panel Fenders and grille surround went on nice. All seals installed using NOS when I can. __________________ IS IT an EATON or Chevrolet rear axle https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=843778 The hubcap thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=702839 WANTED : 1963-1966 6 Cylinder Fan Shroud WANTED :1964-1966 PANEL TRUCK

06-02-2021, 08:50 AM	#43
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,271	Re: GMC K10 Panel It's looking fantastic! __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul



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06-02-2021, 07:19 PM	#44
DPowers One foot in front of the other Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Parrottsville, TN Posts: 5,454	Re: GMC K10 Panel Awesome. Really, really, really nice. __________________ DP's 66 Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361556

06-02-2021, 07:49 PM	#45
69Tom Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,335	Re: GMC K10 Panel Wow. This thing is amazing.

06-07-2021, 07:49 PM	#46
60-66 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 3,329	Re: GMC K10 Panel Sunday was our local car show. Over 400 cars in attendance , that's up a 125 cars this year. I set my goal to drive this truck to the show, a whopping 1 mile from the house, 😂. We made it and I think the truck turned out pretty well. Still needs finishing in some areas but now I can take my time and have some fun. From a painted body and unfinished chassis 1st of December 2020 to this as of this Saturday June 5th. Also took 1st place in the 1961 to present stock and modified class at the show Sunday. Only one class for ALL those years. Lots of interest in the truck. Cant tell you how many people called the engine a 348 . Some took the time to learn about the 305 . It also no longer fits in the garage. The 17.5s and STA tires raise it 3 inches over the 15 inch rollers in some of these pictures. So now its out in the big building with the others for awhile. __________________ IS IT an EATON or Chevrolet rear axle https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=843778 The hubcap thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=702839 WANTED : 1963-1966 6 Cylinder Fan Shroud WANTED :1964-1966 PANEL TRUCK

06-07-2021, 08:26 PM	#47
factorystock Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: west coast Posts: 3,396	Re: GMC K10 Panel Looks fantastic! A rare glimpse of how a '66 GMC would have looked brand new! Priceless. This is a unique vehicle that will be a stand out at any show in the country for years to come, not to mention a 1st place trophy getter! We purists really appreciate the path you took to get everything authentic, the results speak for themselves. I don't think you mentioned the color, but it looks like ( GMC only ) Terrace Blue. Hopefully this restoration will start a trend to get more GMC's restored to factory standards, IMO, impossible to improve on the way they looked when leaving the assembly line.

06-07-2021, 09:24 PM	#48
MusicMan70 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Corona, CA Posts: 1,846	Re: GMC K10 Panel Great Stance with those STA's and congrats on the 1st Place win! 348? - __________________ MusicMan70 1961 GMC Suburban

06-08-2021, 06:00 AM	#49
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,271	Re: GMC K10 Panel Absolutely stunning!! Congratulations on the 1st place. __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

06-08-2021, 10:59 AM	#50
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