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the Retrosound unit i installed has a 'dock' that is wired into the rear of the unit, so I will either mount the USB/SD card receiver in the ash tray or glove box for nice hidden access |
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Looks good, just want to say this jogged my memory on Retrosound. Thanks
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it also has RCA inputs and outputs for amps and other random audio sources you may have like an external computer running audio, or a cd changer or whatever... having the mini sterio input on the face and on the usb/sd adapter, along with a usb and sd reader, i wouldnt see any reason to use any other audio sources... but the RCA input still allows for it. maybe if you wanted to run a DVD player through the head unit?? but i'm not putting that much tech in my truck, just a SIMPLE sterio for now, MAYBE subs/amp in the future... I'm a technology buff and so having such an old car with so much old technology I like having one piece in the truck that is totally modern and up to date with current trends (aka USB/SD memory to hold MP3 instead of CD or CD Changers...) again, once I get some speakers and mount them, and mount the card reader ill throw more photos up! |
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nice little head unit, here is a link to the usb/sd remote
if you get to the sub and amps check out my interior build i blended my enclosure into my console but the base unit would fit in any tf truck http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/n...erior3-1-1.jpg i can't remember if you shaved your cowl vent or not but these were easy to make too http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/n...0610091505.jpg |
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I will be retaining my cowl/vents so the full kick panel isn't a 1st option, but I was thinking something similar... although my free time lately will likely have me buy the ABS speaker molded kick panels for sale through all the truck parts houses |
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Life has been keeping me busy but i am getting a little time here and there for the truck... I FINALLY got my heater core (re-cored) back and assembled my heater box, i dont think i have a final pic of it but here is one of the core in the box... also broke down and just bought the ABS molded speaker kick panels, and im glad i did. so simple, and so clean... and they fit in and saved me hours of work... I'll have to cut the pass. side if I want the clean/fresh air vent from the deluxe heater but thats not an big deal at all...
Also cut my new vent cables to size and hooked em up, they fit GREAT it the throttle and wiper spots between the lighter hole on the dash. I like how they look and it keeps em from hanging under the dash, and I dont expect them to interfeer with a wiper assembly but ill deal with that when I get to it hah... Sun was bright so my phone-camera struggled... sorry... Next steps are to blast/paint my vent grills, re-drill the welded up heater holes, install heater, and fix my faulty hydraulic brake switch so I can lower my brake pedal away (the firewall switch requres the pedal to be too high up for my taste, so i installed a hydraulic switch but it failed out of the box... ) http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c1...2Photos003.jpg http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c1...2Photos002.jpg http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c1...2Photos001.jpg http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c1...2Photos024.jpg http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c1...2Photos023.jpg http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c1...2Photos021.jpg http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c1...2Photos020.jpg http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c1...2Photos019.jpg |
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Every little bit helps.
Looking good. Kim |
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been a while without an update... main changes: I finally welded my gas-cap hole closed, and welded a small hole in the roof from some previous owner's project (was in a hurry over the weekend so didnt take photos) but the big news for my truck is its new back-half...
after slowley collecting parts to rebuild my bed I stumbled across an add on CL that was 150 miles from my house... - so I jumped on it and i'm glad i did. my bead was trashed, as you can see from my photos in my build, I found a good set of fenders, a new tailgate and bought other parts, but was still going to need a TON of work on my bedsides and new steps... - so the decision was easy. PLUS, i was thinking of painting my truck red, however now without any further thought needed I will be trying to get the remaining bodywork/prep needed this year and painting my cab/doors/front end white... the photos will be the obvious reason as to why hah... here is my new purchase... i was able to buy an entire bed (minus wood/strips) including bumper(which i needed) from a man converting his 59' to a fleet. http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c1...703_122211.jpg http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c1...703_122201.jpg http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c1...703_122151.jpg http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c1...703_122144.jpg http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c1...703_122046.jpg http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c1...703_122046.jpg http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c1...703_122254.jpg above photos from seller, below photo from the bed in my yard (had to remove pass. fender to get it in my trailer heh... http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c1...8-12Photos.jpg |
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Nice find on the bed.
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thanks! im very excited about it, its going to save me MONTHS of work/energy - being a novice painter only having to paint half of the truck seems alot more doable to me hah.
Hey Kabwe, do you have a photo of one of your doors window frame? My Big-window cab has the stainless holes but my doors were from a cheap model truck (not even a pass. mirror heh) and I was looking for a visual to help me template the holes on my doors... BTW, when are you gonna stop helping the world and be a little selfish and get moving on your own project? |
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As far as my truck, I've been working on it but nothing to post pics about. I do need to stop working on others people rides, but I keep my promises. I have not made any more promises lately I have one more to fulfill so I will be done soon.lol |
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good find on the bed :D
fleetside guys want stepsides, stepside guys want fleetsides; i guess the grass is always greener... since the bed is painted white, will that be the color of your truck? |
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Very nice find on the bed.
Kim |
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Nice find on the bed. You must be living right, first you found a very nice BBW cab and now this perfect, already painted bed, LOL
There's a pic of a door with the holes for the trim in this thread. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=533137 |
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Thanks for the link russel, ill need that photo to get my trim all in
as for the parts... the bed was pure luck that the guy had a great bed and just wanted something different. the fenders, sides. tailgate, lower cross brace under tailgate and front panel are all new repop parts, the steps are old but in good shape - but in most cases out here (northern cali) you can find some good rust-free parts as long as you stay away from the coast. unfortunately this bed was right on the cost so little surface rust is coming in on the tailgate and such even though they were all new parts, but now that its inland I can keep it protected. patience is a virtue haha funny story though, i wasnt even looking for a bed. My bed was so messed up i was going to weld in a S10 floor and rhino-line the whole thing to hide the dings, in searching for an S10 bed for a good floor to cut out I found this bed.... sometimes life works in funny ways, someone or something must have been telling me not to cut up an S10 bed, and that my truck needed a wood floor... |
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didnt make any progress on they truck this week, on my journey to get the bed my new-to-me toy-hauler had a check engine light.
after much debate as to what to do (and some suggestions on the 88-98 section) I just did a simple tune-up and solved my problems! Now that its running well again i can focus more on my truck... here is my new tow rig - 2000 Z71 Tahoe BONE STOCK - just like im keepin' it! http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c1...i/Tahoe002.jpg http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c1...i/Tahoe004.jpg http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c1...i/Tahoe006.jpg http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c1...i/Tahoe003.jpg |
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No progress in a while, FINALLY drilled the holes for the heater box, the blower will be next
now i have to find that thread where someone shows the length of the spacers for the heater box-firewall gapping... http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c1...12Truck001.jpg http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c1...12Truck003.jpg http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c1...12Truck002.jpg |
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Thats a fancy record player! Looks great sometimes the look is better than what it can do for you or ease of function. I like it. Posted via Mobile Device |
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thanks Spousta and Nice GMC! I really like the way the radio looks and it puts out a decent sound as well for having weak little speakers
Had some time today so i drilled the blower holes and threw some spacers on the heater/blower and bolted it up. In case anyone cares, a few months ago Daze57 told me his heater spacers were as follows "the 3 on the blower motor itself (3 studs are all 5/8 inch spacers. on the other part - the core side box has 3 studs also . the 2 shorter studs are 5/8 in. and the longer stud is 7/8 in" Stacked some washers and went on my way. FINALLY got this heater bolted up was sitting in my shed for about 4 months lol.... http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c1...ps3579556b.jpg http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c1...ps95f08066.jpg http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c1...ps1f1441bb.jpg http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c1...psa70b174e.jpg I know that the main difference between the standard and deluxe heater is the fresh air intake but i doubt ill hook that up any time soon... |
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Looking good, need to grab one of these for the heater. http://www.ecklerstrucks.com/chevy-t...1955-1959.html
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Nice score on that bed, I actually found a fleet side that some one made into a trailer, picked it up for $50 and it has the original 1/2 ton rear end in it..bonus..
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that bed was a STEAL! those things in northern cali go from $500-1200 I woulda paid the $50 and probably built a whole other truck because of that bed lol... |
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