getting somewhere on my truck...

[bigblock73]

This was a good weekend for me truck wise.

First, I was able to finally pick up my freshly painted (jammed for now) doors, fenders, inner fenders, hood, and core support pieces from my painter. Once I get my engine back in, I will be able to hang these pieces on the front and get it looking like a truck again.

[bigblock73]

Second, I picked up a set of pickup truck bucket seats and console from Eric (too much stuff). These are complete with the exception of the two floor tabs...which Joe (Elgracho) is helping me on. I actually had to drive 150 miles each way to get these..did it today...got up at 5:30 AM, but the trip was fun, Eric is a cool guy, and I got what I wanted.

These seats will be replacing my 40/20/40 seat I currently have...which will be for sale very soon.

[N2TRUX]

WOW! Awesome progress Jeff! Before you know it your going to have something that resembles a truck again. Those seats are going to look great in there. What color is the interior to be anyway....?

[bigblock73]

Ken, thanks!

The interior will be tan. I already have the dash pad dyed and installed...and the rest of the panels (minus the door panels) have already been dyed as well. I am thinking the seats will be recovered in a different shade of tan...but would be open to hearing any suggestions...hint hint.

The rear cab panel will be upholstered in the same color as the carpet...and so will the headliner.

But like I said, I like hearing other people opinions...because there are quite a few good ones out there.

[rolson1039]

ive always been partial to cloth seats maybe a tweed like dave lohrbht had in tan?

[Cheesewagon]

Hey your trucks looking great. I really like that color. Are you going to keep the buckets saddle color with the yellow paint? I think that would be a sharp combination. Your hard work is really showing. Latter, Tom.

[BaggedC10]

Looking great, Jeff! I wish I was as far along as you.....

[bigblock73]

Originally Posted by BaggedC10

Looking great, Jeff! I wish I was as far along as you.....

Well I wish mine looked as good as yours does. Besides, I had a head start.

Thanks for the compliments guys, glad to know others like it as much as I do. I will keep on posting as I get more done.

[1FaastC10]

i still need to get up there and see this beast in person! lookin good Jeff!

[swervin ervin]

Lookin' good my friend. I love the attention to detail. We all know it's in the details. I can't wait to see it finished. I bet you can't either.

[Paso76GMCstepper]

Looks awesome Jeff.

I was looking in the background of your pics to see if I could see my dash pad....LOL

Looks great I used to have a 74 Dodge Power Wagon that was that color...Looks sharp

Tony

[bigblock73]

Originally Posted by Paso76GMCstepper

Looks awesome Jeff.

I was looking in the background of your pics to see if I could see my dash pad....LOL

LOL, if you look close enough you will see part of it.

[75stepside]

Originally Posted by bigblock73

...I already have the dash pad dyed and installed...and the rest of the panels (minus the door panels) have already been dyed as well...

hey jeff - lookin great! glad to hear things are working out for ya. next weekend is my big weekend upcoming - going to slide my rear disc axle underneath her and get the rear wired up!

but hey, i've been playing with my interior pieces a lil bit too - what are you using to dye them??? i must know!!! let me know what products/proceedures you used... and pics if you got 'em!

thanks!

[AirMale]

I have to say that I hate you for making the rest of us look so bad Freakin awesome Jeff!

[bigblock73]

Originally Posted by 75stepside

but hey, i've been playing with my interior pieces a lil bit too - what are you using to dye them??? i must know!!! let me know what products/proceedures you used... and pics if you got 'em!

thanks!

I used SEM products from the Eastwood Company. I followed their directions to a "T" and everything appears to be working/sticking great! There are actually a few other members on the board here who used it as well and were pleased with the results. Check them out.

This is the only pic i have so far of the dyed dash. I dyed the rest of the interior panels and they came out great.

Airmale, I only hope I can run 12's in my truck when finished...like you!

[8t5Silverado]

Looks great.

What are the plans for the paint scheme? Solid yellow?

I think white or black hockey stripe (ala 69 Camaro) would look cool.

[bigblock73]

Originally Posted by 8t5Silverado

Looks great.

What are the plans for the paint scheme? Solid yellow?

I think white or black hockey stripe (ala 69 Camaro) would look cool.

Solid yellow...no graphics, nothing fancy...just plain yellow. LESS is more.

I shaved the TG handle, emblems, trim, cargo light, cab seam, firewall, door locks...and the bumper bolts are next. The interior and engine compartment will also be clean and simple. They will be pretty spartan, but well detailed.

[Captkaos]

Now we are talkin'! Bout time we got some pics from you.
Everything is looking good Jeff.