Re: 1 Owner 1976 SWB
 

Got all but a couple pieces of trim painted yesterday (I am waiting on a new piece or 2) and turned out great! You cant beat SEM paint!

Got the kick panels in, carpet finished up, latch side of the seat belts in & then got the seat in...

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Re: 1 Owner 1976 SWB
 

It's looking great! I really like the new steering wheel and billet touches. Mike

Re: 1 Owner 1976 SWB
 

One thing comes to mind when I see a tuck like this!
" would ya look at that !! "
I can't wait to see it back on the road again, sure is looking good.

Ryan
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Re: 1 Owner 1976 SWB
 

Thanks for your help yesterday... Can't wait til it's on the road again either!
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Nice truck looks super clean good work so far
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Nice work on the truck Justin. You are making a truck that was already a 10 into a 12. I feel bad for all the people here that only get to see the truck in pictures, because trust me it looks 10 times better in person! I can't wait to go for a ride. Between you and Ryan I need to get some square body seat time since mine is all tore down. Keep up the good work and timeless choices you are making.
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Thanks buddy! I'm ready to get this thing on the road and enjoy it!

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I didnt get the final trim piece in this week so I couldnt finish up the the trim & headliner... but I did get a couple very small things done.

I got the steering wheel on...
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And changed the clear front marker lights to amber lenses. It makes them blend in & become less noticable...

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Also I took a look at the stock center caps & trim rings & they need some attention but I think i can make them work...

I'd love for all this stuff to work since they are original.


Heres a cap after some polishing but still not done...

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I just hit one spot on a trim ring to see how they would come out... I think I can make them work too...

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Re: 1 Owner 1976 SWB
 

I like the amber lenses much better. What are you polishing the center caps and rings with?

Re: 1 Owner 1976 SWB
 

I am using Meguiar's NXT Generation Metal Polish and I have a small buffing pad on a air cut off tool.

Re: 1 Owner 1976 SWB
 

Those caps and rings are going to look great. I agree, the amber lens looks much better.

Re: 1 Owner 1976 SWB
 

Are those original center caps for the truck?
I've seen them before and always wondered what the application was.
(I thought they were caprice center caps)

This is the style that is more common,...

Re: 1 Owner 1976 SWB
 

To the best of mine & my Dad's knowledge & memory they were on the truck when it was bought new.
I did some research & I read that the 73-76 trucks had a bolt from behind metal center cap & are pretty rare.

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Thanks for the reply.
I agree,... they are rare!

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Looking good JWall!

The amber lenses look so much better.

Re: 1 Owner 1976 SWB
 

Agree. Our '75 had those same caps.

Truck looks great!

Have you seen my build/intro thread (linked below)? I did something very similar, interior wise, to what you are doing.

K

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Once I figured out how rare they were & being original I knew I had to get the cleaned up & make them work.

Thank you! It's coming along.

Thanks Keith!

I read all thru your interior swap before I started mine... it helped me decide on black for sure.

Re: 1 Owner 1976 SWB
 

Excellent. Glad to be of some help.

K

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Keith you are always full of helpful knowledge... We Thank you!

Re: 1 Owner 1976 SWB
 

Nice improvements to a great looking pickup!
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Interior is pretty much done now... just need a few touch ups & some caps for the shoulder belt holes...


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I've been working on the 76 at my Dads shop for space purposes... I needed to get some stuff out of the attic today at my house and had a drive way full of Chevy's....

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Re: 1 Owner 1976 SWB
 

That's a good problem to have!
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I really like that red 88-98 in your driveway!

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Nice work on the 76!
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The 75 is a beautiful truck, I like the direction you're taking it. I love the stock lowered look.

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Yes it is! My insurance companies love me having all these trucks too.

Thank you... it's my not so daily driver.

Thanks Nate!

Thank you!

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The 76 looks good, nice, clean and simple!

The blue one in the driveway looks good too...

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Cant believe I missed this one. Sorry to hear about your dad. Who did the seat cover? It looks to good to be a sore bought one. Truck is looking sharp!

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Thank you!
The I bought the seat from my buddy (member Low1Ton) already done.
It was proffesionally covered. It looks great & very comfy too.

Re: 1 Owner 1976 SWB
 

What shows are you planning on hitting this year?

Any up this way?

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Not sure yet. I'd like to get up to Street Machine in Springfield or are they having the all truck nationals show this year?

Honestly I'd like to sell the 72 & run around in the 76 for this season but I havent advertised it or anything because of a work project has me working every other weekend til end of April... then I'll be free on the weekends again :lol:

Let me know if there are any other good shows up that direction that I should consider.

Re: 1 Owner 1976 SWB
 

I think the truck show will be a go for 2013 but you should contact is2blu on the board. Gaileen will be able to give you the specifics. Or check out www.alltrucknats.com

The first week of May is the Magic Dragon Street Meet in Lake Ozark, MO. This year they are capping the entrants to 1,100 as they are running out of room. It's a decent show. Gearys5600 came up last year with some of his crew. I "think" he's planning on coming back. You can search for Magic Dragon on Google and it will bring it up.

Re: 1 Owner 1976 SWB
 

Thanks...I will keep an eye out for both those shows.

That Magic Dragon show looks like a good & big show.

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Street Machine Nationals is a great show, nice venue. Keep it on your radar and let me know if you'll be up this way! http://www.streetmachinenationals.net/event/254

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Will do... I've done SMN in Springfield several times... it's a fun weekend!

Re: 1 Owner 1976 SWB
 

man that truck is slick...great job on the interior !

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Thanks Mike!
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Re: 1 Owner 1976 SWB
 

whats the drop on the red chevy