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RDrancher · 04-11-2018, 08:10 AM

Moving right along I see. Hmmm...learned a new word today, "filon." This thread just keeps on getting more and more interesting.

Dig the green carpet. I had a '76 C30 van motorhome for a few years. Green shag in the van part and a stunning orange/yellow combo in the back. She was a looker!

71meangreenc10 · 04-11-2018, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by RDrancher

Moving right along I see. Hmmm...learned a new word today, "filon." This thread just keeps on getting more and more interesting.

Dig the green carpet. I had a '76 C30 van motorhome for a few years. Green shag in the van part and a stunning orange/yellow combo in the back. She was a looker!

There are few types of Filon. The one I purchased is .045 thick. You spray glue on it and the wood and bond them together. Need a few folks to get it done because it may be difficult to separate once bonded.

Smitty

71meangreenc10 · 04-13-2018, 10:19 PM

Replaced the front walls today. Just got to adjust the front cap and fix the loose staples.

Smitty

71meangreenc10 · 04-18-2018, 11:46 PM

Guess this is why the Gas Gauge didn't work........

Smitty

**Hart_Rod** · 04-20-2018, 08:13 AM

Great project!

Stickman · 04-20-2018, 09:23 AM

Cool project you have there, will be a nice one for the road.

71meangreenc10 · 04-20-2018, 11:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

Great project!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stickman

Cool project you have there, will be a nice one for the road.

Thanks

Smitty

71meangreenc10 · 04-21-2018, 09:52 PM

Front cap on.....

Smitty

**3757chevy** · 04-21-2018, 11:39 PM

Making good progress , You'll be out on the open road before we know what happened.

71meangreenc10 · 04-21-2018, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by 3757chevy

Making good progress , You'll be out on the open road before we know what happened.

The wife said "This one goes to the front of the line". Burb 3rd, Blazer 2nd and Motor Home is priority. I hope to have this one done this summer.

Smitty

**nlped** · 04-22-2018, 12:01 PM

Nice! I have remnants of a ‘67 Open Road, but it’s nothing like this one.

71meangreenc10 · 04-23-2018, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by nlped

Nice! I have remnants of a ‘67 Open Road, but it’s nothing like this one.

Thank you.

Smitty

71meangreenc10 · 05-07-2018, 12:18 AM

Almost ready for the last layer of skin.....

Smitty

**Ol Blue K20** · 05-07-2018, 08:42 AM

Awesome! It's looking great

fecklessgadfly · 05-07-2018, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by 71meangreenc10

Well,
Did a lot of work this weekend. Here is a time warp back for the old Green Shag Carpet. Just remember "It's just a jump to the left".......

More pictures to come tomorrow....

Smitty

I'm a bit behind, I just found this build today. But I wanted to say, I did not expect a Rocky Horror Picture Show reference when I got on this website this morning. Thanks for the laugh.

Oh, great work and nice truck, too!

71meangreenc10 · 05-07-2018, 10:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

Awesome! It's looking great

Thanks

Quote:

Originally Posted by fecklessgadfly

I'm a bit behind, I just found this build today. But I wanted to say, I did not expect a Rocky Horror Picture Show reference when I got on this website this morning. Thanks for the laugh.

Oh, great work and nice truck, too!

The wife loves that movie....I was wondering if anyone would catch that quote. Thanks

Smitty

**Dieselwrencher** · 05-07-2018, 09:16 PM

It is looking very nice. What will you be using for the skin? Sheet metal or some sort of composite with hidden fasteners like newer campers?

71meangreenc10 · 05-13-2018, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

It is looking very nice. What will you be using for the skin? Sheet metal or some sort of composite with hidden fasteners like newer campers?

I will be using Filon for the outer skin. It is very flexible and durable and it is glued on then you put the outer trim on.

Smitty

71meangreenc10 · 05-14-2018, 10:17 AM

Rear Filon installed.
Had to play with the pressure pot to get the glue to spray in a weird pattern. Took four dudes to put this up. All is well so far. Sides are next...

Smitty

**Ol Blue K20** · 05-14-2018, 10:35 AM

Looking good and moving along pretty fast.

71meangreenc10 · 05-16-2018, 12:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

Looking good and moving along pretty fast.

Thank You

Smitty

71meangreenc10 · 05-18-2018, 12:29 AM

Whomever invented the Wheel Dolly is a genius.....Moved around like Butta.....Getting prepared for the sides....

Smitty

71meangreenc10 · 05-19-2018, 03:52 PM

Right side Filon installed: Check.......

Smitty

71meangreenc10 · 05-20-2018, 10:50 PM

Left side Filon installed: Check....

Smitty

**Ol Blue K20** · 05-20-2018, 11:14 PM

Looking great!

04-11-2018, 08:10 AM	#26
RDrancher Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Decatur, Texas Posts: 673	Re: Re-Open the Open Roads Moving right along I see. Hmmm...learned a new word today, "filon." This thread just keeps on getting more and more interesting. Dig the green carpet. I had a '76 C30 van motorhome for a few years. Green shag in the van part and a stunning orange/yellow combo in the back. She was a looker! __________________ Romans 10:9 - The Truth

04-13-2018, 10:19 PM	#28
71meangreenc10 Its a Truck Thing...... Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sierra Vista, Arizona Posts: 3,158	Re: Re-Open the Open Roads Replaced the front walls today. Just got to adjust the front cap and fix the loose staples. Smitty Attached Images __________________ 71 C10 283/3SPD Full Resto 71 GMC 1500 Sierra Grande http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518599 70 C10 Suburban Former military GSA truck. 72 Chevy Blazer 4X4, Sloppy Jo, Mountain Climber. Wife says no more trucks. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707378 72 GMC 1 Ton Motor Home, wife said no more trucks until she saw this one. Gen 3 6.0/4L80E 4.10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=761110 68 GMC Suburban was 3/4 ton, now 1/2.Wife shook her head 71 C30 Wrecker 71 C20 Scott-Bilt As weird as it gets..BB Cheyenne AC Truck 68 GMC Long Stepside. They keep following me home 71 C20 Longhorn/Ole Yellor 69 C30 Former Motor Home, Flat Bed time

04-18-2018, 11:46 PM	#29
71meangreenc10 Its a Truck Thing...... Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sierra Vista, Arizona Posts: 3,158	Re: Re-Open the Open Roads Guess this is why the Gas Gauge didn't work........ Smitty Attached Images __________________ 71 C10 283/3SPD Full Resto 71 GMC 1500 Sierra Grande http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518599 70 C10 Suburban Former military GSA truck. 72 Chevy Blazer 4X4, Sloppy Jo, Mountain Climber. Wife says no more trucks. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707378 72 GMC 1 Ton Motor Home, wife said no more trucks until she saw this one. Gen 3 6.0/4L80E 4.10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=761110 68 GMC Suburban was 3/4 ton, now 1/2.Wife shook her head 71 C30 Wrecker 71 C20 Scott-Bilt As weird as it gets..BB Cheyenne AC Truck 68 GMC Long Stepside. They keep following me home 71 C20 Longhorn/Ole Yellor 69 C30 Former Motor Home, Flat Bed time

04-20-2018, 08:13 AM	#30
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,827	Re: Re-Open the Open Roads Great project! __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

04-20-2018, 09:23 AM	#31
Stickman Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Chandler,AZ Posts: 571	Re: Re-Open the Open Roads Cool project you have there, will be a nice one for the road.

04-21-2018, 09:52 PM	#33
71meangreenc10 Its a Truck Thing...... Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sierra Vista, Arizona Posts: 3,158	Re: Re-Open the Open Roads Front cap on..... Smitty Attached Images __________________ 71 C10 283/3SPD Full Resto 71 GMC 1500 Sierra Grande http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518599 70 C10 Suburban Former military GSA truck. 72 Chevy Blazer 4X4, Sloppy Jo, Mountain Climber. Wife says no more trucks. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707378 72 GMC 1 Ton Motor Home, wife said no more trucks until she saw this one. Gen 3 6.0/4L80E 4.10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=761110 68 GMC Suburban was 3/4 ton, now 1/2.Wife shook her head 71 C30 Wrecker 71 C20 Scott-Bilt As weird as it gets..BB Cheyenne AC Truck 68 GMC Long Stepside. They keep following me home 71 C20 Longhorn/Ole Yellor 69 C30 Former Motor Home, Flat Bed time

04-21-2018, 11:39 PM	#34
3757chevy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Near Canon City ,Colorado Posts: 3,834	Re: Re-Open the Open Roads Making good progress , You'll be out on the open road before we know what happened. __________________ '35 1/2 ton Pickup (bought 2020) '68 C10 Suburban (bought 2021) '72 K5 Blazer (bought 2013) '67 Stepside (bought 1997-sold 2021) '96 Bronco Eddie Bauer (inherited 2010) My 1st day here-'67 C10(sold)and '72 K5 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=702056 "Another Blue Chevy"(1935) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799203 '68 Burb...https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=822994 MIKE

04-22-2018, 12:01 PM	#36
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,147	Re: Re-Open the Open Roads Nice! I have remnants of a ‘67 Open Road, but it’s nothing like this one. __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

05-07-2018, 12:18 AM	#38
71meangreenc10 Its a Truck Thing...... Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sierra Vista, Arizona Posts: 3,158	Re: Re-Open the Open Roads Almost ready for the last layer of skin..... Smitty Attached Images __________________ 71 C10 283/3SPD Full Resto 71 GMC 1500 Sierra Grande http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518599 70 C10 Suburban Former military GSA truck. 72 Chevy Blazer 4X4, Sloppy Jo, Mountain Climber. Wife says no more trucks. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707378 72 GMC 1 Ton Motor Home, wife said no more trucks until she saw this one. Gen 3 6.0/4L80E 4.10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=761110 68 GMC Suburban was 3/4 ton, now 1/2.Wife shook her head 71 C30 Wrecker 71 C20 Scott-Bilt As weird as it gets..BB Cheyenne AC Truck 68 GMC Long Stepside. They keep following me home 71 C20 Longhorn/Ole Yellor 69 C30 Former Motor Home, Flat Bed time

05-07-2018, 08:42 AM	#39
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,834	Re: Re-Open the Open Roads Awesome! It's looking great __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

05-07-2018, 09:16 PM	#42
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,132	Re: Re-Open the Open Roads It is looking very nice. What will you be using for the skin? Sheet metal or some sort of composite with hidden fasteners like newer campers? __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

05-14-2018, 10:17 AM	#44
71meangreenc10 Its a Truck Thing...... Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sierra Vista, Arizona Posts: 3,158	Re: Re-Open the Open Roads Rear Filon installed. Had to play with the pressure pot to get the glue to spray in a weird pattern. Took four dudes to put this up. All is well so far. Sides are next... Smitty Attached Images __________________ 71 C10 283/3SPD Full Resto 71 GMC 1500 Sierra Grande http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518599 70 C10 Suburban Former military GSA truck. 72 Chevy Blazer 4X4, Sloppy Jo, Mountain Climber. Wife says no more trucks. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707378 72 GMC 1 Ton Motor Home, wife said no more trucks until she saw this one. Gen 3 6.0/4L80E 4.10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=761110 68 GMC Suburban was 3/4 ton, now 1/2.Wife shook her head 71 C30 Wrecker 71 C20 Scott-Bilt As weird as it gets..BB Cheyenne AC Truck 68 GMC Long Stepside. They keep following me home 71 C20 Longhorn/Ole Yellor 69 C30 Former Motor Home, Flat Bed time

05-14-2018, 10:35 AM	#45
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,834	Re: Re-Open the Open Roads Looking good and moving along pretty fast. __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

05-18-2018, 12:29 AM	#47
71meangreenc10 Its a Truck Thing...... Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sierra Vista, Arizona Posts: 3,158	Re: Re-Open the Open Roads Whomever invented the Wheel Dolly is a genius.....Moved around like Butta.....Getting prepared for the sides.... Smitty Attached Images __________________ 71 C10 283/3SPD Full Resto 71 GMC 1500 Sierra Grande http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518599 70 C10 Suburban Former military GSA truck. 72 Chevy Blazer 4X4, Sloppy Jo, Mountain Climber. Wife says no more trucks. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707378 72 GMC 1 Ton Motor Home, wife said no more trucks until she saw this one. Gen 3 6.0/4L80E 4.10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=761110 68 GMC Suburban was 3/4 ton, now 1/2.Wife shook her head 71 C30 Wrecker 71 C20 Scott-Bilt As weird as it gets..BB Cheyenne AC Truck 68 GMC Long Stepside. They keep following me home 71 C20 Longhorn/Ole Yellor 69 C30 Former Motor Home, Flat Bed time

05-19-2018, 03:52 PM	#48
71meangreenc10 Its a Truck Thing...... Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sierra Vista, Arizona Posts: 3,158	Re: Re-Open the Open Roads Right side Filon installed: Check....... Smitty Attached Images __________________ 71 C10 283/3SPD Full Resto 71 GMC 1500 Sierra Grande http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518599 70 C10 Suburban Former military GSA truck. 72 Chevy Blazer 4X4, Sloppy Jo, Mountain Climber. Wife says no more trucks. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707378 72 GMC 1 Ton Motor Home, wife said no more trucks until she saw this one. Gen 3 6.0/4L80E 4.10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=761110 68 GMC Suburban was 3/4 ton, now 1/2.Wife shook her head 71 C30 Wrecker 71 C20 Scott-Bilt As weird as it gets..BB Cheyenne AC Truck 68 GMC Long Stepside. They keep following me home 71 C20 Longhorn/Ole Yellor 69 C30 Former Motor Home, Flat Bed time



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05-20-2018, 10:50 PM	#49
71meangreenc10 Its a Truck Thing...... Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sierra Vista, Arizona Posts: 3,158	Re: Re-Open the Open Roads Left side Filon installed: Check.... Smitty Attached Images __________________ 71 C10 283/3SPD Full Resto 71 GMC 1500 Sierra Grande http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518599 70 C10 Suburban Former military GSA truck. 72 Chevy Blazer 4X4, Sloppy Jo, Mountain Climber. Wife says no more trucks. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707378 72 GMC 1 Ton Motor Home, wife said no more trucks until she saw this one. Gen 3 6.0/4L80E 4.10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=761110 68 GMC Suburban was 3/4 ton, now 1/2.Wife shook her head 71 C30 Wrecker 71 C20 Scott-Bilt As weird as it gets..BB Cheyenne AC Truck 68 GMC Long Stepside. They keep following me home 71 C20 Longhorn/Ole Yellor 69 C30 Former Motor Home, Flat Bed time

05-20-2018, 11:14 PM	#50
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,834	Re: Re-Open the Open Roads Looking great! __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

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