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howard_m18 · 09-24-2009, 11:18 PM

Got the P/Steering brkt. straighten out & the rest of it. It will be turned on tomorrow. Looks great. Howard

howard_m18 · 09-30-2009, 11:45 PM

IT'S ALIVE!! Last night they got it started! Now the rest starts up. Got a heatbeat dual exhaust & had to make phone calls as it didn't seem to hook up correctly. Had 1 muffler horizontal & 1 vertical. After laying it out on the floor & marking it to line up on the floor, it went back in place & was correct. Went to Craigslist & found leather seat cover for $25 a piece & will change from cloth to leather real soon. Then got the material on its way to redo the door panels & sun visors & such. Will be here tomorrow.
I was told this will be my personal "Pimp My Ride" for my birthday,10/17/1946. That will be the unvailing & I was told I won't see it for the last week before the vailing!! NEAT!! Will post pics tomorrow on the update.

howard_m18 · 10-02-2009, 01:21 AM

I'm changing the 2007 Mustang cloth seats to leather seat covers & also ordered some like leather material from a shop in Burton,mi. The material will likewise be black & matches the seat covers exectly. This will be used to replace the door panels that have black carpet on them right now. Same with sun visors. Also will cover the console. We made the console ourselves. These people will replace the cloth with the leather seat covers for $75 per seat!! Everyone else wanted $145 - 150 per seat. Will take new pics tomorrow & post them. Material should be in tomorrow. Howard

my67chevytruck · 10-02-2009, 08:06 AM

your making great headway! keep up the good work!

howard_m18 · 10-07-2009, 02:13 AM

I got the call yesterday that the fabric is now in & I talked to Brad today. He is awaiting some material to finish up his project so he was able to get started on my project today.
#1. We are taking 07 Mustang seat that are cloth & have the seat covers that are leather to slip on them.

#2. We stripped the old carpet off of the door panels & the sunvisors & he will be redoing them with the "Leather Vinyl" material that came in. All fabric & the interior is Black. Will try to take some pics ASAP, Howard

VA72C10 · 10-07-2009, 12:07 PM

Can't wait for the pictures..it'll be a nice interior

howard_m18 · 10-09-2009, 12:46 AM

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I went today & picked up the seats. First is the old cloth seats. They are out of a 2007 Mustang. He took the cloth off & installed some leather seat covers on them. Then a pic of one of the NEW seats.

howard_m18 · 10-09-2009, 12:56 AM

I went today & picked up the seats & the door panels. Here is the pic of the NEW LEATHER seats.

howard_m18 · 10-09-2009, 01:20 AM

He ran out of material for the center console & this was as far as he got,BUT here is a couple of pics of it so far!
All credit goes to Frostie 122!

VA72C10 · 10-09-2009, 01:47 AM

Seats look amazing. Nice center console too!

howard_m18 · 10-09-2009, 02:09 AM

I agree with you & thank you for the reply. I can't get the console till next week as he is awaiting some more material. We are going to do a "Pimp My Ride" grand finale on my birthday= 10/17/1946. Complete with the tarp cover & all. I was told I can't see the baby the last week. Howard

VA72C10 · 10-09-2009, 02:17 AM

That's cool...sounds like it will make a nice present!

howard_m18 · 10-09-2009, 10:12 AM

Yes, I'm getting excited. I just got a pic of the front end in primer & yes the chrome will be painted over.

howard_m18 · 10-09-2009, 10:57 AM

This is the color that "Finally" will be painted. It is called azure blue. I was told it is the color on the 2010 Mustang? Hope my Chevy truck will run ok with it. HE!HE! I have to figure out how to resize the pic,first. Howard

detroitc10 · 10-10-2009, 10:24 PM

Wow that thing is certainly comming along nice.

howard_m18 · 10-10-2009, 11:38 PM

Another pic of the door jambs.

howard_m18 · 10-12-2009, 11:59 PM

Got the painting started tonight & these are 3 of the pics sent to me. LOOKING GOOD!!

VA72C10 · 10-13-2009, 10:35 AM

Looking very good!

*vegaschevy* · 10-13-2009, 10:54 AM

Truck is coming along very nicely and a lot of work in a short amount of time too!

howard_m18 · 10-13-2009, 11:00 AM

Thank for the compliments. As mentioned, it should be done by the week end. How do I delete my doubled statement? Howard

howard_m18 · 10-14-2009, 08:13 PM

Got the box back today & it looks great. The guy did the sandblasting with baking powder? I was told that sandblasting causes the metal to warp, so they use baking powder? Jerry, my restorer, started on the P/W & here is the pic. of the right side almost done. He also looked at the P/D/L. He said it would be a real PIA as neither of the systems have a ready to connect harness? Also picked up the door top pieces & you will see them in the pic. Howard

my67chevytruck · 10-15-2009, 10:28 AM

looking good!

howard_m18 · 10-15-2009, 11:27 AM

Took the pic. of the power windows in place. Can't post here, so I put them in My Gallery till we can post here. Thanks for the compliments! Howard

72BlckButy · 10-15-2009, 08:46 PM

The truck is coming along nicely Howard, nice work!

howard_m18 · 10-16-2009, 11:05 PM

I got the Custom Console back today & posted a pic. of it in my gallery.

09-24-2009, 11:18 PM	#26
howard_m18 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: clarkston,MI Posts: 217	Re: Sitting 10 yrs & finally started!! Got the P/Steering brkt. straighten out & the rest of it. It will be turned on tomorrow. Looks great. Howard Attached Images __________________ 1967 C10 LWB, painted 2010 MUSTANG GRABBER BLUE & finally got it on the road after sitting in garage for 10+ yrs. Howard in MI.

09-30-2009, 11:45 PM	#27
howard_m18 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: clarkston,MI Posts: 217	Re: Sitting 10 yrs & finally started!! IT'S ALIVE!! Last night they got it started! Now the rest starts up. Got a heatbeat dual exhaust & had to make phone calls as it didn't seem to hook up correctly. Had 1 muffler horizontal & 1 vertical. After laying it out on the floor & marking it to line up on the floor, it went back in place & was correct. Went to Craigslist & found leather seat cover for $25 a piece & will change from cloth to leather real soon. Then got the material on its way to redo the door panels & sun visors & such. Will be here tomorrow. I was told this will be my personal "Pimp My Ride" for my birthday,10/17/1946. That will be the unvailing & I was told I won't see it for the last week before the vailing!! NEAT!! Will post pics tomorrow on the update. __________________ 1967 C10 LWB, painted 2010 MUSTANG GRABBER BLUE & finally got it on the road after sitting in garage for 10+ yrs. Howard in MI.

10-02-2009, 01:21 AM	#28
howard_m18 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: clarkston,MI Posts: 217	Re: Sitting 10 yrs & finally started!! I'm changing the 2007 Mustang cloth seats to leather seat covers & also ordered some like leather material from a shop in Burton,mi. The material will likewise be black & matches the seat covers exectly. This will be used to replace the door panels that have black carpet on them right now. Same with sun visors. Also will cover the console. We made the console ourselves. These people will replace the cloth with the leather seat covers for $75 per seat!! Everyone else wanted $145 - 150 per seat. Will take new pics tomorrow & post them. Material should be in tomorrow. Howard __________________ 1967 C10 LWB, painted 2010 MUSTANG GRABBER BLUE & finally got it on the road after sitting in garage for 10+ yrs. Howard in MI.

10-02-2009, 08:06 AM	#29
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: Sitting 10 yrs & finally started!! your making great headway! keep up the good work! __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470

10-07-2009, 02:13 AM	#30
howard_m18 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: clarkston,MI Posts: 217	Re: Sitting 10 yrs & finally started!! I got the call yesterday that the fabric is now in & I talked to Brad today. He is awaiting some material to finish up his project so he was able to get started on my project today. #1. We are taking 07 Mustang seat that are cloth & have the seat covers that are leather to slip on them. #2. We stripped the old carpet off of the door panels & the sunvisors & he will be redoing them with the "Leather Vinyl" material that came in. All fabric & the interior is Black. Will try to take some pics ASAP, Howard __________________ 1967 C10 LWB, painted 2010 MUSTANG GRABBER BLUE & finally got it on the road after sitting in garage for 10+ yrs. Howard in MI.

10-07-2009, 12:07 PM	#31
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Sitting 10 yrs & finally started!! Can't wait for the pictures..it'll be a nice interior __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

10-09-2009, 12:46 AM	#32
howard_m18 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: clarkston,MI Posts: 217	Re: Sitting 10 yrs & finally started!! I went today & picked up the seats. First is the old cloth seats. They are out of a 2007 Mustang. He took the cloth off & installed some leather seat covers on them. Then a pic of one of the NEW seats. Attached Images __________________ 1967 C10 LWB, painted 2010 MUSTANG GRABBER BLUE & finally got it on the road after sitting in garage for 10+ yrs. Howard in MI. Last edited by howard_m18; 10-09-2009 at 10:09 AM.

10-09-2009, 12:56 AM	#33
howard_m18 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: clarkston,MI Posts: 217	Re: Sitting 10 yrs & finally started!! I went today & picked up the seats & the door panels. Here is the pic of the NEW LEATHER seats. Attached Images __________________ 1967 C10 LWB, painted 2010 MUSTANG GRABBER BLUE & finally got it on the road after sitting in garage for 10+ yrs. Howard in MI. Last edited by howard_m18; 10-15-2009 at 03:54 PM.

10-09-2009, 01:20 AM	#34
howard_m18 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: clarkston,MI Posts: 217	Re: Sitting 10 yrs & finally started!! He ran out of material for the center console & this was as far as he got,BUT here is a couple of pics of it so far! All credit goes to Frostie 122! Attached Images __________________ 1967 C10 LWB, painted 2010 MUSTANG GRABBER BLUE & finally got it on the road after sitting in garage for 10+ yrs. Howard in MI. Last edited by howard_m18; 10-09-2009 at 01:35 AM.

10-09-2009, 01:47 AM	#35
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Sitting 10 yrs & finally started!! Seats look amazing. Nice center console too! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

10-09-2009, 02:09 AM	#36
howard_m18 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: clarkston,MI Posts: 217	Re: Sitting 10 yrs & finally started!! I agree with you & thank you for the reply. I can't get the console till next week as he is awaiting some more material. We are going to do a "Pimp My Ride" grand finale on my birthday= 10/17/1946. Complete with the tarp cover & all. I was told I can't see the baby the last week. Howard __________________ 1967 C10 LWB, painted 2010 MUSTANG GRABBER BLUE & finally got it on the road after sitting in garage for 10+ yrs. Howard in MI. Last edited by howard_m18; 10-09-2009 at 10:10 AM.

10-09-2009, 02:17 AM	#37
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Sitting 10 yrs & finally started!! That's cool...sounds like it will make a nice present! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

10-09-2009, 10:12 AM	#38
howard_m18 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: clarkston,MI Posts: 217	Re: Sitting 10 yrs & finally started!! Yes, I'm getting excited. I just got a pic of the front end in primer & yes the chrome will be painted over. Attached Images __________________ 1967 C10 LWB, painted 2010 MUSTANG GRABBER BLUE & finally got it on the road after sitting in garage for 10+ yrs. Howard in MI. Last edited by howard_m18; 10-09-2009 at 10:13 AM.

10-09-2009, 10:57 AM	#39
howard_m18 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: clarkston,MI Posts: 217	Re: Sitting 10 yrs & finally started!! This is the color that "Finally" will be painted. It is called azure blue. I was told it is the color on the 2010 Mustang? Hope my Chevy truck will run ok with it. HE!HE! I have to figure out how to resize the pic,first. Howard Attached Images __________________ 1967 C10 LWB, painted 2010 MUSTANG GRABBER BLUE & finally got it on the road after sitting in garage for 10+ yrs. Howard in MI. Last edited by howard_m18; 10-10-2009 at 11:21 PM.

10-10-2009, 10:24 PM	#40
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10-10-2009, 11:38 PM	#41
howard_m18 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: clarkston,MI Posts: 217	Re: Sitting 10 yrs & finally started!! Another pic of the door jambs. Attached Images __________________ 1967 C10 LWB, painted 2010 MUSTANG GRABBER BLUE & finally got it on the road after sitting in garage for 10+ yrs. Howard in MI.

10-12-2009, 11:59 PM	#42
howard_m18 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: clarkston,MI Posts: 217	Re: Sitting 10 yrs & finally started!! Got the painting started tonight & these are 3 of the pics sent to me. LOOKING GOOD!! Attached Images __________________ 1967 C10 LWB, painted 2010 MUSTANG GRABBER BLUE & finally got it on the road after sitting in garage for 10+ yrs. Howard in MI.

10-13-2009, 10:35 AM	#43
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Sitting 10 yrs & finally started!! Looking very good! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

10-13-2009, 10:54 AM	#44
vegaschevy Account Suspended Join Date: May 2009 Location: las vegas nv Posts: 1,493	Re: Sitting 10 yrs & finally started!! Truck is coming along very nicely and a lot of work in a short amount of time too!

10-13-2009, 11:00 AM	#45
howard_m18 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: clarkston,MI Posts: 217	Re: Sitting 10 yrs & finally started!! Thank for the compliments. As mentioned, it should be done by the week end. How do I delete my doubled statement? Howard __________________ 1967 C10 LWB, painted 2010 MUSTANG GRABBER BLUE & finally got it on the road after sitting in garage for 10+ yrs. Howard in MI.

10-14-2009, 08:13 PM	#46
howard_m18 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: clarkston,MI Posts: 217	Re: Sitting 10 yrs & finally started!! Got the box back today & it looks great. The guy did the sandblasting with baking powder? I was told that sandblasting causes the metal to warp, so they use baking powder? Jerry, my restorer, started on the P/W & here is the pic. of the right side almost done. He also looked at the P/D/L. He said it would be a real PIA as neither of the systems have a ready to connect harness? Also picked up the door top pieces & you will see them in the pic. Howard __________________ 1967 C10 LWB, painted 2010 MUSTANG GRABBER BLUE & finally got it on the road after sitting in garage for 10+ yrs. Howard in MI. Last edited by howard_m18; 10-14-2009 at 08:17 PM.

10-15-2009, 10:28 AM	#47
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: Sitting 10 yrs & finally started!! looking good! __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470

10-15-2009, 11:27 AM	#48
howard_m18 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: clarkston,MI Posts: 217	Re: Sitting 10 yrs & finally started!! Took the pic. of the power windows in place. Can't post here, so I put them in My Gallery till we can post here. Thanks for the compliments! Howard __________________ 1967 C10 LWB, painted 2010 MUSTANG GRABBER BLUE & finally got it on the road after sitting in garage for 10+ yrs. Howard in MI.

10-15-2009, 08:46 PM	#49
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Sitting 10 yrs & finally started!! The truck is coming along nicely Howard, nice work! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

10-16-2009, 11:05 PM	#50
howard_m18 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: clarkston,MI Posts: 217	Re: Sitting 10 yrs & finally started!! I got the Custom Console back today & posted a pic. of it in my gallery. __________________ 1967 C10 LWB, painted 2010 MUSTANG GRABBER BLUE & finally got it on the road after sitting in garage for 10+ yrs. Howard in MI.

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