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JohnC · 09-30-2009, 08:40 AM

Nice to see it "Finally" done Keith.

I bet it's a blast to drive all renewed again.

Keith Seymore · 09-30-2009, 09:47 AM

Yep - it's a great driving little truck.

Kinda' fun to get the "thumbs up" while you're riding around in your daily driver! (I'd forgotten what that was like!).

Thanks, guys -

K

flamingbig10 · 09-21-2009, 01:51 PM

turned out real well, great job

Mr.Scary · 09-21-2009, 02:14 PM

WOW!!! great work I will also carry over some of the things you did to your to mine as well your story helps keep people like me motavated to work on mine..... Thanks

Storm Chaser · 09-21-2009, 02:24 PM

Wow, what a read! You should write a book of stories from the assembly line! Don't recall seeing a book like that. Great job on the truck!

glock35ipsc · 09-21-2009, 04:03 PM

WOW, beautiful! Fred is jealous!

1985-GMC · 09-22-2009, 12:32 AM

Looks awesome man!!!

Is that a LMC floor mat?

Keith Seymore · 09-22-2009, 05:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1985-GMC

Looks awesome man!!!

Is that a LMC floor mat?

No - Capt Kaos.

K

silvereagle07 · 09-22-2009, 07:37 AM

Looks great Keith. You did an awesome job. Sweet little truck and a great thread. Thanks.

**Captkaos** · 09-24-2009, 04:08 PM

AWESOME job! Looks fantastic!

JohnC · 09-30-2009, 09:53 AM

Hey Keith I don't think your done. I was just noticing that you didn't put the emblems back on the front fenders.

just kidding. I'm sure you meant to leave them off. Just thought I would give you a hard time. I may have even missed where you talked about not putting them back on.

Keith Seymore · 09-30-2009, 10:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnC

Hey Keith I don't think your done. I was just noticing that you didn't put the emblems back on the front fenders.

just kidding. I'm sure you meant to leave them off. Just thought I would give you a hard time. I may have even missed where you talked about not putting them back on.

Zat the equivalent of "...hey, you missed a spot..."?!

Yep - that and leaving the tailgate clean are the only exterior visual differences from when it was new.

K

PS - I always hated those "yellow" fender emblems, even when it was new! If you look back in the "before" pictures you can see the remains of where I had painted them black, back in the day.

JohnC · 09-30-2009, 10:45 AM

Yeah I just figured I would raz ya about it. Don't want to take anything away from the great job you did.

for that!

menace121978 · 09-30-2009, 10:57 AM

nicely done Keith!

Storm Chaser · 10-02-2009, 12:33 AM

That panel adhesive can't be all bad- alot of new car bodies are assembled with it these days and they hold up well. I've been wondering about this stuff for awhile, hoping to see someone use it and post their thoughts on it. Seems like a good option for those who don't have a welder.

Jonboy · 10-02-2009, 09:36 AM

I used it to fill trim holes, and shave the cab seam on my '73. To be fair, I am a hack, though.

87Bob · 10-02-2009, 10:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jonboy

I used it to fill trim holes, and shave the cab seam on my '73. To be fair, I am a hack, though.

Here is my expirence with it. I have an 87 corvette. The rear deck had to be replaced. The panel bond adhesive that was on was stronger than the fiberglass. where the glue was on a metal stiffener support I had to grind it off. That stuff is good chit! It is availible on several open times (that is how long before it kicks off). Mine was a two part material and did use a special gun with a mixing nozzle. I'd use it again if the need ever arises. It would be great for someone that cannot weld.

rod86 · 10-13-2009, 08:37 AM

ummm? suprise us keith...

JohnC · 10-13-2009, 09:22 AM

I just figured it was an assembly line lingo thing.

So what is PRV?

S10Fan · 10-13-2009, 10:29 AM

I just figured if he told us, he'd have to kill us.

JohnC · 10-13-2009, 10:45 AM

Maybe so.

Keith Seymore · 10-13-2009, 12:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnC

So what is PRV?

Ah - I'm glad you asked...

It's a "Pressure Relief Valve", which is the little rubber flappy thingy inside the bottom of the door. It is supposed to help you close the door(s) with the windows up, or allow the fan to blow full speed, by bleeding the air pressure off out of the cab. The flaps are designed to keep the cold air from blowing back in.

I took them out to paint the doors and I was concerned that I would forget to put them back in. I had visions of putting the trim panel back on, getting it all buttoned down and then DANG! Hence my little masking tape sticky note on the door.

Anyway, I didn't have any trouble with the passenger door. Got it all put together with no issues.

But when I went to put the driver's door together - I was getting ready to put the driver's door panel back on and my (10 year old) daughter walked up and said "...daddy, are you forgetting anything?"

I stopped for a second and said "yes, honey - I sure am".

Sure enough, in spite of my notes, I almost put the door together without reinstalling that pressure valve.

Fortunately she happened to walk up at just the right instant....

...she got an ice cream cone out of that deal.

K

JohnC · 10-13-2009, 03:42 PM

Thank goodness for little helpers.

SkullCandy · 10-27-2009, 08:20 PM

A little of topic but

Keith Seymore, Are you still working on the volt? I have heard very little about it in the last 6 months.

You can PM me if you don't want to clutter up you thread and i'll delete this post.

Thanks

Keith Seymore · 10-28-2009, 07:47 AM

Yes I am; I think I can talk about it here.

It's actually going quite well; lots of news and activity back here. We just finished our "Integration" build (pre-production units) at the PreProduction build shop across the street. The build was started on time and finished early, the final vehicle celebration being covered by our local big newspaper, the Detroit Free Press. http://freep.com/article/20091009/CO...production-run. I was also individually interviewed by the author, Mark Phelan, for a feature on Michigan auto workers, which will run later in the year.

(Now that I think about it: We also had a bunch of visits from the national media during the build: Discovery Channel, National Geographic and several international dignitaries - the Prime Minister of Australia and the Secretary of Energy for Great Britain - all stopped by. About the only person we haven't seen is Jay Leno - lol).

There were 74 completed vehicles, using production intent bodies and components, which will be used for all kinds of testing (barrier, driveability, durability, road trips, marketing, etc). Some of these vehicles are loose on public roadways, and have been driven in West Virginia, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Arizona and up and down Pikes Peak. My Vehicle Chief Engineer and some of the other engineers have been driving them around on weekends. I should add that, of the 74, either my boss or I have driven every single one of them.

There is a little bit of a lull currently as we gather data from these vehicles and transition from the PPO build shop to the next big phase, which is Non-Saleable builds in the vehicle assembly plant in Hamtramck, Mi.

There's still a lot of work to be done but basically we are on track and things are looking very good.

K

09-30-2009, 08:40 AM	#1
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: Intro from an old Assembly Plant guy Nice to see it "Finally" done Keith. I bet it's a blast to drive all renewed again.

09-30-2009, 09:47 AM	#2
Keith Seymore Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Motor City Posts: 9,165	Re: Intro from an old Assembly Plant guy Yep - it's a great driving little truck. Kinda' fun to get the "thumbs up" while you're riding around in your daily driver! (I'd forgotten what that was like!). Thanks, guys - K __________________ Chevrolet Flint Assembly 1979-1986 GM Full Size Truck Engineering 1986 - 2019 Intro from an Old Assembly Guy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342926 My Pontiac story: http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...d.php?t=560524 Chevelle intro: http://www.superchevy.com/features/s...hevy-chevelle/ Last edited by Keith Seymore; 09-30-2009 at 09:47 AM.

09-21-2009, 01:51 PM	#3
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: Intro from an old Assembly Plant guy turned out real well, great job __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326 Last edited by flamingbig10; 09-21-2009 at 01:51 PM.

09-21-2009, 02:14 PM	#4
Mr.Scary Project Optimus Prime Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 346	Re: Intro from an old Assembly Plant guy WOW!!! great work I will also carry over some of the things you did to your to mine as well your story helps keep people like me motavated to work on mine..... Thanks __________________ 84 SWB work in progress 89 burb 1500 (parts pig) LOL 08 ford focus (I know, I know) Wifes car "I said it b4 and i'll say it agian wiring is my worst enemy":devil:

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Storm Chaser Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: In the Indiana Corn Posts: 449	Re: Intro from an old Assembly Plant guy Wow, what a read! You should write a book of stories from the assembly line! Don't recall seeing a book like that. Great job on the truck! __________________ 1988 R2500 Crew Cab Immediate plans- get it running! Future plans- Rear disc swap & Hydroboost Dually conversion with shackle flip-n-switch 4x4 conversion with 52" springs Maybe some new body panels Who needs a car when they make crew cab trucks?

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09-22-2009, 12:32 AM	#7
1985-GMC Chevy Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canyon Lake Texas Posts: 2,024	Re: Intro from an old Assembly Plant guy Looks awesome man!!! Is that a LMC floor mat? __________________ Tony 1985 GMC K2500 restoration Project: Rust, White & Blue 1989 Chevy R3500 CC Cummins & 4X4 swap some day... 1989 Burb (D60, 14BFF, 12V, NV4500, NP205, 37" tires in progress)

09-22-2009, 07:37 AM	#9
silvereagle07 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bailey, NC Posts: 2,462	Re: Intro from an old Assembly Plant guy Looks great Keith. You did an awesome job. Sweet little truck and a great thread. Thanks. __________________ Jeramy '84 GMC project truck '85 Chevy 4X4 SOLD '07 Chevy Trailblazer SS 5th Annual SHPHC Car/Truck Show Pics http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543605 UPDATED PICS! CHECK 'EM OUT

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09-30-2009, 09:53 AM	#11
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: Intro from an old Assembly Plant guy Hey Keith I don't think your done. I was just noticing that you didn't put the emblems back on the front fenders. just kidding. I'm sure you meant to leave them off. Just thought I would give you a hard time. I may have even missed where you talked about not putting them back on.

09-30-2009, 10:45 AM	#13
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: Intro from an old Assembly Plant guy Yeah I just figured I would raz ya about it. Don't want to take anything away from the great job you did. for that! Last edited by JohnC; 09-30-2009 at 11:01 AM.

09-30-2009, 10:57 AM	#14
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Intro from an old Assembly Plant guy nicely done Keith! __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

10-02-2009, 12:33 AM	#15
Storm Chaser Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: In the Indiana Corn Posts: 449	Re: Intro from an old Assembly Plant guy That panel adhesive can't be all bad- alot of new car bodies are assembled with it these days and they hold up well. I've been wondering about this stuff for awhile, hoping to see someone use it and post their thoughts on it. Seems like a good option for those who don't have a welder. __________________ 1988 R2500 Crew Cab Immediate plans- get it running! Future plans- Rear disc swap & Hydroboost Dually conversion with shackle flip-n-switch 4x4 conversion with 52" springs Maybe some new body panels Who needs a car when they make crew cab trucks?

10-02-2009, 09:36 AM	#16
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: Intro from an old Assembly Plant guy I used it to fill trim holes, and shave the cab seam on my '73. To be fair, I am a hack, though.

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10-13-2009, 09:22 AM	#19
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: Intro from an old Assembly Plant guy I just figured it was an assembly line lingo thing. So what is PRV?

10-13-2009, 10:29 AM	#20
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10-13-2009, 10:45 AM	#21
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: Intro from an old Assembly Plant guy Maybe so.

10-13-2009, 03:42 PM	#23
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: Intro from an old Assembly Plant guy Thank goodness for little helpers. Last edited by JohnC; 10-13-2009 at 03:42 PM.

10-27-2009, 08:20 PM	#24
SkullCandy Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 81	Re: Intro from an old Assembly Plant guy A little of topic but Keith Seymore, Are you still working on the volt? I have heard very little about it in the last 6 months. You can PM me if you don't want to clutter up you thread and i'll delete this post. Thanks __________________ 1990 Dodge Ram D250 Cummins

10-28-2009, 07:47 AM	#25
Keith Seymore Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Motor City Posts: 9,165	Re: Intro from an old Assembly Plant guy Yes I am; I think I can talk about it here. It's actually going quite well; lots of news and activity back here. We just finished our "Integration" build (pre-production units) at the PreProduction build shop across the street. The build was started on time and finished early, the final vehicle celebration being covered by our local big newspaper, the Detroit Free Press. http://freep.com/article/20091009/CO...production-run. I was also individually interviewed by the author, Mark Phelan, for a feature on Michigan auto workers, which will run later in the year. (Now that I think about it: We also had a bunch of visits from the national media during the build: Discovery Channel, National Geographic and several international dignitaries - the Prime Minister of Australia and the Secretary of Energy for Great Britain - all stopped by. About the only person we haven't seen is Jay Leno - lol). There were 74 completed vehicles, using production intent bodies and components, which will be used for all kinds of testing (barrier, driveability, durability, road trips, marketing, etc). Some of these vehicles are loose on public roadways, and have been driven in West Virginia, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Arizona and up and down Pikes Peak. My Vehicle Chief Engineer and some of the other engineers have been driving them around on weekends. I should add that, of the 74, either my boss or I have driven every single one of them. There is a little bit of a lull currently as we gather data from these vehicles and transition from the PPO build shop to the next big phase, which is Non-Saleable builds in the vehicle assembly plant in Hamtramck, Mi. There's still a lot of work to be done but basically we are on track and things are looking very good. K __________________ Chevrolet Flint Assembly 1979-1986 GM Full Size Truck Engineering 1986 - 2019 Intro from an Old Assembly Guy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342926 My Pontiac story: http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...d.php?t=560524 Chevelle intro: http://www.superchevy.com/features/s...hevy-chevelle/ Last edited by Keith Seymore; 10-28-2009 at 02:33 PM.

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