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Big Daddy Bear 12-09-2018 10:35 PM

Re: project drivabeater: GMT400
 
Looks good, sure feels good to move things along, don't it?

Terrick down Under 12-10-2018 03:16 AM

Re: project drivabeater: GMT400
 
Are you going to do the Jeep job on the rag joint?

dusterbd13 12-10-2018 07:22 AM

Re: project drivabeater: GMT400
 
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Originally Posted by Big Daddy Bear (Post 8402425)
Looks good, sure feels good to move things along, don't it?

Yes it does. Should have done this month's ago

dusterbd13 12-10-2018 07:24 AM

Re: project drivabeater: GMT400
 
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Originally Posted by Terrick down Under (Post 8402560)
Are you going to do the Jeep job on the rag joint?

I had been planning to, which is why I've put it off for so long. But the correct parts haven't been found on the days i remember to look at the junkyard

SCOTI 12-13-2018 01:48 PM

Re: project drivabeater: GMT400
 
Regarding Post #23....

Curious about what adhesives you used? I have to do this to my 99. The dash has succumbed to the TX heat & crumbled to pieces. I have never been a fan of 'dash-caps' but it appears there's really not much of an alternative for these later model trucks.

What brand dash-cap did you use? I see a couple of spots in the pics that could possibly be tweaked for a better appearance if desired but it looks decent enough for the daily grind.

dusterbd13 12-13-2018 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI (Post 8404753)
Regarding Post #23....

Curious about what adhesives you used? I have to do this to my 99. The dash has succumbed to the TX heat & crumbled to pieces. I have never been a fan of 'dash-caps' but it appears there's really not much of an alternative for these later model trucks.

What brand dash-cap did you use? I see a couple of spots in the pics that could possibly be tweaked for a better appearance if desired but it looks decent enough for the daily grind.

I used an accuform cap. Reason being is it covers the whole cupholder area, and more of the dash. The other brand i can't remember, but it doesnt cover nearly as much. Ive used accuform cap on other applications and been pleased.

They supplied a tube of silicone adhesives, and i supplemented with rtv when the tube ran out. If i had more of a dash to start with, and more time/talent, the fit could have been better.

LT7A 02-19-2019 11:05 AM

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You've brought this truck up a long way. And for very reasonable money. What McMaster Carr product do you use for the sound deadening, and how did you come about using that? I took a look at their website and there were a couple materials that I think would work well, but looked to be a little spendy. I imagine you used something that is pretty cost effective.

dusterbd13 02-19-2019 09:07 PM

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https://www.mcmaster.com/sound-and-v...damping-sheets

i generally use the 13% sheets. I forget how I wound up with these, but they flat WORK.


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