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72K5CSTDarkOlive · 09-04-2013, 09:35 PM

Nice color choice! I've always wondered what mine would like with fresh paint. One day. Looking forward to seeing the completion on this one

mtully79 · 09-05-2013, 04:30 PM

The beach has been good to me. I'm a transplant too, came down from NYC 8 years ago. Can't wait to see the finished product, it's been a fun build to watch!

tjsblazer · 09-05-2013, 07:58 PM

Man that is an awesome build. I am just starting mine in October (fingers x'd) and this is an excellent reference thread.
1) Where abouts are you in Michigan. I am in Ontario and head in there once or twice a year for a trip.
2) Deaver springs. Were these an off the shelf or a custom order. How were they to deal with as you aren't local to them.
thanks, Jeff.

SONOSADSACK · 09-06-2013, 05:58 PM

PM sent

I was 100% impressed with their service and I am nowhere near a “local” to them.

SONOSADSACK · 10-05-2013, 11:11 PM

It is amazing how fast a month can click by and leave very little progress behind to show.

I finally made a decision on what to do about gauges. I was really torn between the Dakota Digital VHX series and the Classic Instruments G-Stock Series. The VHX set offered some cool features but lacked the traditional look I’m shooting for. After seeing the G-Stock gauges for myself and not just a photo, I was sold. Pictures don’t do them justice at all.

With the more subtle look of the gauge set I decided to ditch the steering wheel as well.

I am almost finished with the last of the wiring also. I probably have already said this but American Autowire is top notch in my opinion and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them.

Up front I ended up not using the stock late model AC compressor like I had planned. It was tucked up nice and tight inside the frame rail but trial and error on custom made hoses sounded like a PITA that I wasn’t up for.

Low Elco · 10-06-2013, 12:07 PM

Starting to come together nice!

notsolo · 10-07-2013, 06:32 AM

Looks Amazing... Super clean inside and out. Did you use the stock tach white wire from the AAW kit. or separate tach harness?

**jaros44sr** · 10-07-2013, 08:13 AM

I agree, those gauges are perfect for our dashes, looks like they could be stock. Nice work on the build so far....

SONOSADSACK · 10-07-2013, 07:18 PM

notsolo
I connected the ECM using the AAW white tach wire. At the other end the AAW white tach wire becomes part of the six pin gauge pigtail which plugs directly into the pigtail of the gauges.
Does it work? I sure hope so but I haven’t put power to anything yet.

Jaros44sr
Thanks, I think I may be seeing a little light at the end of the tunnel.

SONOSADSACK · 10-13-2013, 08:41 PM

What a difference a weekend can make. Well actually I started my weekend Thursday night with a repaint on one of my doors. Anyway, three and a half days in the garage and help from friends and I have what once again resembles a truck.

Low Elco · 10-13-2013, 08:56 PM

Man, that's a badass truck. It's coming together!

SONOSADSACK · 10-13-2013, 09:27 PM

Thanks Low. I"m starting to grin a little!

I have more gap work to do but needed a break so today I started working on the interior again. I ended up mistakenly ordering low hump carpet so I reassembled the seats and started taking inventory. I really like to use good clean hardware and if possible original. This is what I have found works well. First wire wheel or sand blast to get the major junk off. Then a soak in Rust Prep. I usually let it soak for about half an hour. Then another soak in the metal blackening concentrate and finally a squirt of rattle can low sheen clear coat. It sounds like a lot of messing around but it’s really easy and I think the end results look great.

SONOSADSACK · 10-13-2013, 09:34 PM

A few more.

coggonobrien · 10-14-2013, 03:09 AM

what wheels?

JJH Jimmy · 10-14-2013, 08:17 AM

I love it! Everything looks great! It won't be long now. I am jealous. Did you have the seat covers custom made? They look awesome.

**jaros44sr** · 10-14-2013, 08:19 AM

Nice detail work, it shows throughout your truck....any time plan to start the engine

**Tom Vogel** · 10-14-2013, 09:52 AM

Who did your seats? Also, are those new reproduction foams?

SONOSADSACK · 10-14-2013, 07:31 PM

Thanks for the kind words guys.

JJH and Tom
The seats covers are custom and were made locally. I am very pleased with the workmanship. The front bucket foams are from Truckseats here in this forum. I don’t know foam from foam but the upholsterer was impressed with the quality. The rears are the originals that were in good condition. The upholstery shop reworked them in order to make the seat’s shape closer resemble the front two. I also had the frames blasted and powder coated, heaters installed and carpet placed above the springs for a finished look. I think the bottoms look as good as the tops.

Hard to believe they are the same seats.

SONOSADSACK · 10-14-2013, 07:50 PM

Jarros I just started looking at fuel tank, pump etc. options. I have been eyeballing an old boat tank, external pump and regulator that I have just laying around. Just to fire it up! I’d love to see some color on those headers. I know it runs (post #123) but it’s not quite the same.

Coggonobrien
They are Mickey Thompsons but I don’t recall the model.

**Tom Vogel** · 10-14-2013, 09:39 PM

Which seat heaters did you use? That interior is nice.

tip · 10-14-2013, 11:30 PM

Amazing build so far. Love the fastener tip, I'll have to try that. Also, I would kill for that shop... just about exactly the size I would want.

Bomp · 10-14-2013, 11:54 PM

Great fastener prep info. Totally dig that Green color.

notsolo · 10-15-2013, 08:51 AM

Gets my vote for Truck of the Year...Doesn't get any better than this.

**jaros44sr** · 10-15-2013, 09:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by notsolo

gets my vote for truck of the year...doesn't get any better than this.

x2

SONOSADSACK · 10-16-2013, 08:34 PM

notsolo and jaros I’m most humbled by the compliments but… That’s crazy talk!

Tom the heaters are Roadwire. I know nothing about them except they are what the upholsterer uses all of the time.

tip – Nope, not nearly big enough. Think BIG

Thanks Bomp – Good to see you’re still adding pages as well.

09-04-2013, 09:35 PM	#151
72K5CSTDarkOlive Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Central Coast, CA Posts: 774	Re: Ice cream getter Nice color choice! I've always wondered what mine would like with fresh paint. One day. Looking forward to seeing the completion on this one __________________ My Build Thread 72 K5 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=628612 Build version 2.0: 72 K5 6.0 LQ9, 4L80e, NP205 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=793192 ____________________________________________ 1972 CST K5 Blazer Dark Olive

09-05-2013, 04:30 PM	#152
mtully79 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Acworth, GA Posts: 441	Re: Ice cream getter The beach has been good to me. I'm a transplant too, came down from NYC 8 years ago. Can't wait to see the finished product, it's been a fun build to watch!

09-05-2013, 07:58 PM	#153
tjsblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Great White North Posts: 1,520	Re: Ice cream getter Man that is an awesome build. I am just starting mine in October (fingers x'd) and this is an excellent reference thread. 1) Where abouts are you in Michigan. I am in Ontario and head in there once or twice a year for a trip. 2) Deaver springs. Were these an off the shelf or a custom order. How were they to deal with as you aren't local to them. thanks, Jeff. __________________ Jeff. '72 Blazer K5 "Camshaft opinions are like belly buttons; everyone has one and no two are alike" My Blazer Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=626752 My Engine Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=637336

09-06-2013, 05:58 PM	#154
SONOSADSACK Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 301	Re: Ice cream getter PM sent I was 100% impressed with their service and I am nowhere near a “local” to them.

10-05-2013, 11:11 PM	#155
SONOSADSACK Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 301	Re: Ice cream getter It is amazing how fast a month can click by and leave very little progress behind to show. I finally made a decision on what to do about gauges. I was really torn between the Dakota Digital VHX series and the Classic Instruments G-Stock Series. The VHX set offered some cool features but lacked the traditional look I’m shooting for. After seeing the G-Stock gauges for myself and not just a photo, I was sold. Pictures don’t do them justice at all. With the more subtle look of the gauge set I decided to ditch the steering wheel as well. I am almost finished with the last of the wiring also. I probably have already said this but American Autowire is top notch in my opinion and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them. Up front I ended up not using the stock late model AC compressor like I had planned. It was tucked up nice and tight inside the frame rail but trial and error on custom made hoses sounded like a PITA that I wasn’t up for. Attached Images

10-06-2013, 12:07 PM	#156
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: Ice cream getter Starting to come together nice! __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

10-07-2013, 06:32 AM	#157
notsolo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Md Posts: 2,482	Re: Ice cream getter Looks Amazing... Super clean inside and out. Did you use the stock tach white wire from the AAW kit. or separate tach harness?

10-07-2013, 08:13 AM	#158
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,762	Re: Ice cream getter I agree, those gauges are perfect for our dashes, looks like they could be stock. Nice work on the build so far.... __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

10-07-2013, 07:18 PM	#159
SONOSADSACK Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 301	Re: Ice cream getter notsolo I connected the ECM using the AAW white tach wire. At the other end the AAW white tach wire becomes part of the six pin gauge pigtail which plugs directly into the pigtail of the gauges. Does it work? I sure hope so but I haven’t put power to anything yet. Jaros44sr Thanks, I think I may be seeing a little light at the end of the tunnel.

10-13-2013, 08:41 PM	#160
SONOSADSACK Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 301	Re: Ice cream getter What a difference a weekend can make. Well actually I started my weekend Thursday night with a repaint on one of my doors. Anyway, three and a half days in the garage and help from friends and I have what once again resembles a truck. Attached Images

10-13-2013, 08:56 PM	#161
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: Ice cream getter Man, that's a badass truck. It's coming together! __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

10-13-2013, 09:27 PM	#162
SONOSADSACK Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 301	Re: Ice cream getter Thanks Low. I"m starting to grin a little! I have more gap work to do but needed a break so today I started working on the interior again. I ended up mistakenly ordering low hump carpet so I reassembled the seats and started taking inventory. I really like to use good clean hardware and if possible original. This is what I have found works well. First wire wheel or sand blast to get the major junk off. Then a soak in Rust Prep. I usually let it soak for about half an hour. Then another soak in the metal blackening concentrate and finally a squirt of rattle can low sheen clear coat. It sounds like a lot of messing around but it’s really easy and I think the end results look great. Attached Images

10-13-2013, 09:34 PM	#163
SONOSADSACK Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 301	Re: Ice cream getter A few more. Attached Images

10-14-2013, 03:09 AM	#164
coggonobrien Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Coggon, IA Posts: 580	Re: Ice cream getter what wheels?

10-14-2013, 08:17 AM	#165
JJH Jimmy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Schoolcraft, Michigan Posts: 928	Re: Ice cream getter I love it! Everything looks great! It won't be long now. I am jealous. Did you have the seat covers custom made? They look awesome. __________________ 1972 GMC Jimmy 4x4 LS Swap 1985 Chevy K20 1994 GMC Yukon 2021 GMC 2500HD Duramax AT4 My "It's a Jimmy Thing" Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=583528 Budget Build 1985 K20 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801565



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10-14-2013, 08:19 AM	#166
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,762	Re: Ice cream getter Nice detail work, it shows throughout your truck....any time plan to start the engine __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

10-14-2013, 09:52 AM	#167
Tom Vogel 2WD Jimmy Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Davis County, Utah Posts: 2,565	Re: Ice cream getter Who did your seats? Also, are those new reproduction foams?

10-14-2013, 07:31 PM	#168
SONOSADSACK Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 301	Re: Ice cream getter Thanks for the kind words guys. JJH and Tom The seats covers are custom and were made locally. I am very pleased with the workmanship. The front bucket foams are from Truckseats here in this forum. I don’t know foam from foam but the upholsterer was impressed with the quality. The rears are the originals that were in good condition. The upholstery shop reworked them in order to make the seat’s shape closer resemble the front two. I also had the frames blasted and powder coated, heaters installed and carpet placed above the springs for a finished look. I think the bottoms look as good as the tops. Hard to believe they are the same seats. Attached Images

10-14-2013, 07:50 PM	#169
SONOSADSACK Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 301	Re: Ice cream getter Jarros I just started looking at fuel tank, pump etc. options. I have been eyeballing an old boat tank, external pump and regulator that I have just laying around. Just to fire it up! I’d love to see some color on those headers. I know it runs (post #123) but it’s not quite the same. Coggonobrien They are Mickey Thompsons but I don’t recall the model.

10-14-2013, 09:39 PM	#170
Tom Vogel 2WD Jimmy Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Davis County, Utah Posts: 2,565	Re: Ice cream getter Which seat heaters did you use? That interior is nice.

10-14-2013, 11:30 PM	#171
tip Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Pierce, WA Posts: 115	Re: Ice cream getter Amazing build so far. Love the fastener tip, I'll have to try that. Also, I would kill for that shop... just about exactly the size I would want.

10-14-2013, 11:54 PM	#172
Bomp Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: . Posts: 3,104	Re: Ice cream getter Great fastener prep info. Totally dig that *Green* color.

10-15-2013, 08:51 AM	#173
notsolo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Md Posts: 2,482	Re: Ice cream getter Gets my vote for Truck of the Year...Doesn't get any better than this.

10-16-2013, 08:34 PM	#175
SONOSADSACK Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 301	Re: Ice cream getter notsolo and jaros I’m most humbled by the compliments but… That’s crazy talk! Tom the heaters are Roadwire. I know nothing about them except they are what the upholsterer uses all of the time. tip – Nope, not nearly big enough. Think BIG Thanks Bomp – Good to see you’re still adding pages as well.

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