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Old 10-20-2023, 07:17 PM   #101
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Re: '67 stepside project

another step forward….passenger door on and adjusted...aftermarket doors aren't perfect but acceptable...
stainless mirrors from GMC Paul…awesome original look!
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Old 10-21-2023, 12:24 PM   #102
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WoW!
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Old 01-04-2024, 08:25 AM   #103
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some more progress over the last few weeks
just started hanging the sheet metal and adjusting the gaps
doors are 90% complete, power windows are in and fully functional
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Old 01-17-2024, 06:17 PM   #104
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It's finally morphed back into a recognizable vehicle...
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Old 01-17-2024, 06:47 PM   #105
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That's right nice!
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Old 02-26-2024, 10:09 AM   #106
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Re: '67 stepside project

Truck came out great, nice work! Rg
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Old 02-26-2024, 09:34 PM   #107
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Turned out nice! Is that 1/2" hardware cloth behind your grill?
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Old 02-26-2024, 11:20 PM   #108
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Very good looking truck.
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Old 02-27-2024, 08:15 AM   #109
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Turned out nice! Is that 1/2" hardware cloth behind your grill?
Those are grill inserts from Vanatta Fabrication
https://www.vannattafabrication.com/...C10-p246064883
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Old 02-27-2024, 06:04 PM   #110
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The wheels sure look great. I looked back through your thread but didn't see any info (may have missed it), can you tell me about them?
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Old 02-27-2024, 07:42 PM   #111
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The wheels sure look great. I looked back through your thread but didn't see any info (may have missed it), can you tell me about them?
Thanks, I bought those off eBay a few years ago.
They're old school kind of a modified turbine style.

They were kinda rough when I got them and I didn't like the way the fins looked at the center section since the lug holes intersected the fins in an odd way.(1st picture)
Since it was only about 1/16" high , I cut the center section down flush in the lug area re-machined the fins.(2nd picture)
I sandblasted them and had them powdercoated in Hyper Silver color.(3rd picture)
There were no center caps so I machined them from 4" diameter aluminum bar stock, engraved the bowtie and "CHEVROLET" lettering and polished them.(4th picture)
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Old 02-27-2024, 08:54 PM   #112
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Great work on the wheels!
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Old 02-27-2024, 11:16 PM   #113
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just read through this build...... you have to love everything about this truck and I only wish I had half the talent you have......very nice
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Old 02-27-2024, 11:39 PM   #114
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just read through this build...... you have to love everything about this truck and I only wish I had half the talent you have......very nice
thank you for the kind words….. a '67 step side has always been my dream truck....ever since 1967
I’m blessed and fortunate to own a machine shop and benefit by making a living and supporting a passion.
Several little items that I made for my build are one of a kind, custom pieces.
I also make a few items that I share with other 67-72 brothers and sisters
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Old 03-13-2024, 07:54 AM   #115
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The bed is back off to complete the install of the wood and undercoat and seal the bottom side. Thursday is predicted to be 78° and sunny.

Moving into the interior now.
I wanted the capability of a center seat arrangement and some kind of fold down console with cup holders.

My next door neighbor and best friend has an upholstery shop set up in his 40' x 60' garage (that's really handy for me!).
We toyed with the idea of a fold forward seat with a fold down console.

So we took a stock seat and modified it to accept the upper half of a late model Chevy Truck/Tahoe console that I bought from a member here.
I also wanted to make the seat backs thinner for more shoulder and leg room since I'm 6'2" tall and all legs..!

We took all the springs out of the bottom and replaced it with 3/4" plywood. He cut in 14" squares in the seating area and attached elastic webbing.
Then he custom cut and shaped the foam and sewed up a cover for it.
The backs are 1/2" plywood and he custom cut the foam with me sitting in it to make a nice lumbar supported back that is much thinner than later model swap-in seats.
We used black Allante® vinyl with orange stitching.

Here's the result. I still have to finish modifying the trim on the console and make some trim for the sides where the seat folds forward.
Next will be the door panels. kick panels, and then some kind of set-up behind the seat to accommodate the sound system.
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Old 03-13-2024, 08:17 AM   #116
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Re: '67 stepside project

WOW, very nice
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Old 03-16-2024, 03:52 PM   #117
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I really like what you did with your wheels. Looks sharp and a period accessory. Nice work.
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Old 04-03-2024, 08:54 AM   #118
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A short punch list, then some shakedown driving and after 3½ years, this one will finally be on the road again...!
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Well done ^^^^ very nice, love the wheels
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Old 04-03-2024, 06:46 PM   #120
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beautiful I love I looked back at all the picks

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Old 04-04-2024, 11:01 AM   #121
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At first glance, this truck looks just like mine (different wheels) and I love it lol
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Old 04-04-2024, 04:52 PM   #122
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Beautiful! Great truck. Something to be proud of for sure.
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Old 08-09-2024, 12:28 PM   #123
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Finally, I'm happy to report that I have 800 miles of fun so far.
It took several weeks of tweaking and ironing out some minor issues but it's running like champ.
The only unresolved issue is getting the cruise control working then everything mechanical and electrical will be finished and functional.
I still have some interior work to do, finishing the area behind the seat and final install of the sound system.
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Old 08-09-2024, 12:42 PM   #124
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Beautiful!
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Old 08-09-2024, 07:13 PM   #125
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Nice!! Better than new! And great color.
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