1972 Cheyenne Super coming apart to go back together

[SRU1436]

Originally Posted by mr.mud1

not too much to report on today,i made some shims for the front sheetmetal and spent several hours working on a set of hubcaps i'm doing for this truck.i have them stripped of the original paint,started polishing and working out a couple small marks,soon they'll be ready for the new black and blue decal set i bought for them.

Is the black and blue a decal set? Where did you get the decals? Do you mind sharing a link? Thank you.

[68bowtie]

Those caps are looking good!

[mr.mud1]

Originally Posted by 68bowtie

Those caps are looking good!

thank you sir,i bought 10 here and there and found enough to do up a set.i have too much to do,to be fooling with hubcaps but yesterday felt like a hubcap day??back to work today.take care.

[mr.mud1]

maybe it'll take 200 years til i laugh?it seems to be a recurring theme on this truck,1 step ahead 2 or 3 steps back.i have been called it "Uncle Bill's" truck after talking to the nephew of the original owner in Santa Ana,California but i think i'll call it 2 step?i was buttoning up the front sheetmetal,not happy with the gap on the pass side fender so went back at it to hopefully make it better,just getting the bolts tight when the bolt in the threaded hole at the bottom of the fender where it goes to the cowl,stripped??so off with the fender to repair the stripped threaded hole.repairs made and the fender is back on,tomorrow we'll adjust again and hopefully get a gap between the door and fender i can be happy with.my wheels are painted and i'm leaving them alone.they're fine and i think will look good with the hubcaps i did for it.more progress tomorrow hopefully,no more 2 steps,i hope??

[mr.mud1]

some more progress today,re-installed pass fender and the grille after repairing the stripped threaded hole in the bottom of the fender.the front end is all buttoned up,everyting is tight and fender gaps are set.front bumper installed.all the wiring and plumbing is completed.bleeding brakes and installing the hood and cowl piece might come tomorrow or over the weekend and then we'll move onto putting the inards back in the doors.it'll all come together.

[mr.mud1]

some more progress today,other than putting on the tune-up decal,Tonawanda # 1 decal and others,everything under the hood is done,wired,plumbed,ready to start up.brakes bled and wheels and tires back on and torqued.the hood will go on the next time there's an extra set of hands here.i think tomorrow i'll move the truck away from the lift so i can open the doors and start putting the doors back together.

[cornerstone]

Absolutely Beautiful work! Such a great color too!!

[mr.mud1]

Originally Posted by cornerstone

Absolutely Beautiful work! Such a great color too!!

thanks Brian,i appreciate it.it's a good thing i like green.i have a 67 impala wagon,it's green too(original color) and have had a bunch of 67-72 trucks over the years.i think 1/2 of them were green?it's all good.take care.Greg

[RCbowtie69]

Nice truck !!!! Keep on Truckin''

[68bowtie]

Man these details are sexy

[mr.mud1]

Originally Posted by 68bowtie

Man these details are sexy

thanks,i think it's sexy too,my wife thinks i'm nuts??

[Happy_dan]

Looks amazing!

[mr.mud1]

Originally Posted by Happy_dan

Looks amazing!

thank you sir. news flash,i have something heading your way in the way in the mail!!!!not for me,from me.now that's a change.take care Happy Dan.

[mr.mud1]

a little more progress,cowl panel and seal are installed and gaps set,hood is on but not yet adjusted.new restored hubcaps i did were installed on the newly paint wheels today,looks good i think?tailgate isn't fitting like i think it should so we'll have to go at that someday soon,underhood decals in place but tomorrow i think it's going to working on door stuff,glass and such.coming together.

[Happy_dan]

Wow, it's so nice are you going to be able to drive it?

[mr.mud1]

Originally Posted by Happy_dan

Wow, it's so nice are you going to be able to drive it?

yes sir.that's the plan.i don't think i'll haul rocks in it but i'll drive it.we'll make it to the Atlantic Nationals this year,finally.

[mr.mud1]

there's more progress to report.both doors are adjusted and assembled,door glass,new windowfelts,glass run channels,rebuilt vent windows,door handles and new locks,mirrors,interior panels,exterior moldings and new arm rest pads all installed.fuel tank sender installed with a new float and fuel sock and a new gas tank neck grommet.seat belts are in and the seat is out,waiting for a trip to the trim shop to repair a split seam.just about there,still have the hood and tailgate to adjust then install the rear bumper and start her up.

[Steeveedee]

I went over to the rental house and watched a contractor install a new toilet. You sure beat the snot out of me on getting things done! That truck is gorgeous!

[mr.mud1]

Originally Posted by Steeveedee

I went over to the rental house and watched a contractor install a new toilet. You sure beat the snot out of me on getting things done! That truck is gorgeous!

thank you sir.she's coming along nicely i think?this truck has been a battle it seems but it's been a joy to work on something not worn out,thrashed and 1/2 rotten.take care.Greg

[cericd]

I've been away from the forum for about a month or two. You certainly got a lot done in that short amount of time. The truck is looking great! I'm a BIG fan of a stock restoration. You're attention to detail is inspiring. I dig that rear step bumper. What paint/primer did you use on it? Sometimes they look too metallic once they're restored but yours looks really good.

[mr.mud1]

Originally Posted by cericd

I've been away from the forum for about a month or two. You certainly got a lot done in that short amount of time. The truck is looking great! I'm a BIG fan of a stock restoration. You're attention to detail is inspiring. I dig that rear step bumper. What paint/primer did you use on it? Sometimes they look too metallic once they're restored but yours looks really good.

hi Chris.thanks,the truck is just about ready.i started the engine yesterday for the first time in about 6 or 7 months.it ran a year ago after i built it but no time on it really other than break-in time.it was nice to hear it run again.i'm just tidying up a few loose ends,waiting for the trim shop man to tell me to bring my seat in for repairs.if i make it to the Charlotte Autofair and see a new houndstooth seat cover,i might just bring it home?as far as the rear bumper,i painted it with this Rustoleum hammertone paint and plain old gray primer.i was at the hardware store the other day and bought another can marked down but noticed they had it in that same finish but several different colours?kind of cool.take care.Greg

[cericd]

Awesome! Thanks for the info and congrats again on your perseverance and beautiful build.

[mr.mud1]

Originally Posted by cericd

Awesome! Thanks for the info and congrats again on your perseverance and beautiful build.

thanks,no problem,anytime.this old truck was so good,it's making me look smarter than i am,grade 3 was the hardest 4 years of my life??this old girl never worked hard,hauled a camper once a year from California to Idaho,74,000 miles and then ended up in a barn in Idaho in 1996 when the original owners wife fell and broke a hip.they got back to California and never returned.i bought it and had it hauled home after 25 or 26 years storage and the work began.this is without a doubt,the best truck i've had or likely will have again.can't wait til the spring weather and finally drive it again.take care.Greg

[yote1234]

i am amazed at the perfection and hard work you have performed on this restoration! i saved many a picture from your build to assist me on my restoration, and i thank you for documenting the build so well.
I Am a BIG FAN of Factory Stock restorations! You have done a great job!
Very nice! you will have many years of enjoyment with this Beauty,

[Louisvillekytruck]

Looks beautiful great job