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my56chevytruck · 02-11-2022, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Jason 56

Dash is welded in. No problem getting the vintage air unit in. I have a good start on the bed wood.

Jason, your dash/console looks great. nice work

my56chevytruck · 02-11-2022, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Jason 56

Spent some time in the basement today. Outside temperature was only in the single digits so not a good day to heat the garage. So I got all the bed wood stained. Next is the clear.

wood stained color is great

Jason 56 · 02-12-2022, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by my56chevytruck

wood stained color is great

Thanks, I’m hoping it looks good against the hermosa blue

Jason 56 · 02-13-2022, 09:31 PM

A picture of the wood finished. I also plan on using some matching wood in the interior.

Jason 56 · 02-13-2022, 09:40 PM

Fabricated some cup holders. I figured this would take a couple hour. I only underestimated that by about 6 hours. The first one took 5 attempts. They have a slight taper which made it more difficult.

Jason 56 · 02-13-2022, 09:48 PM

Also installed my new seat belts. For the shoulder anchor I welded a nut to a 3x6” 14 gauge plate. Then fished them up with some welding wire and spot welded them in place. Worked well!

tdishon · 02-18-2022, 12:18 PM

Great build! Been enjoying this thread.

6DoF · 02-18-2022, 01:33 PM

i appreciate the welded n smoothed cup holders. :drool:

Jason 56 · 02-18-2022, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by tdishon

Great build! Been enjoying this thread.

Thanks, yours is looking great also.

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Originally Posted by 6DoF

i appreciate the welded n smoothed cup holders. :drool:

Thanks, Gotta have some to put that beverage on a long road trip

Jason 56 · 02-18-2022, 09:36 PM

Little more progress today. Working on the interior door panels. Welded a tab to the door to anchor the handles to. You can see the plate I put in the handle in the second picture that bolts to the tab. Also finished installing the door slinkys (as I call them) for the door wiring.

my56chevytruck · 02-21-2022, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Jason 56

Little more progress today. Working on the interior door panels. Welded a tab to the door to anchor the handles to. You can see the plate I put in the handle in the second picture that bolts to the tab. Also finished installing the door slinkys (as I call them) for the door wiring.

you are one crafty dude, good job Jason.

Jason 56 · 02-22-2022, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by my56chevytruck

you are one crafty dude, good job Jason.

Thanks, son of a commercial fisherman… Jack of all trades, master on none

**Dieselwrencher** · 02-22-2022, 09:06 AM

Very nice work! Those door pulls on the panels are going to be sweet.

Jason 56 · 02-26-2022, 10:05 PM

Decided to weld in a matching dimple for the push button start. Harvested one from a section of the dash I cut out. Also spent hours tweaking the passenger door. When the doors didn’t fit from the factory to begin with, it’s amazing how difficult they are to fit properly. Hopefully going to prime everything else tomorrow before I start laying filler.

mrbuck · 02-27-2022, 11:09 AM

Are the two big hole next to the gauge cluster for ac vents? Looking awesome !

Jason 56 · 02-27-2022, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by mrbuck

Are the two big hole next to the gauge cluster for ac vents? Looking awesome !

Correct… they are AC vents. Here’s a picture of what they look like installed.

Jason 56 · 03-04-2022, 08:32 PM

One last thing before I prime. I haven’t been happy with the hidden latches in the tailgate. The way they stuck out, I know I or someone else would chip the paint where they made contact. So I moved them further in and built a small ramp so the gate latches when I close it. Problem solved

**Dieselwrencher** · 03-05-2022, 06:32 AM

Very nice work and attention to detail!

Father&son56project · 03-05-2022, 09:15 AM

Good catch on the latches. Those were definitely a future paint chip waiting to happen! Those ramps blend nicely.

57FleetsideC4 · 03-05-2022, 10:23 AM

Nice idea. Steve

dsraven · 03-05-2022, 10:43 AM

will you have a rubber bumper for the gate to rest against when closed?
you could install a "striker slipper plate" of stainless to cover the painted ramp you made, then the rubbing area on the ramp would always look good because there would be no paint to scratch as the latch striker pin moves up to the latch hole. a piece of teflon may also work well. just a thought. something you could screw on so it is replaceable.
nice work so far, great attention to the little details.

Jason 56 · 03-05-2022, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Very nice work and attention to detail!

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Originally Posted by Father&son56project

Good catch on the latches. Those were definitely a future paint chip waiting to happen! Those ramps blend nicely.

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Originally Posted by 57FleetsideC4

Nice idea. Steve

Thanks guys. They turned out pretty good!

Jason 56 · 03-05-2022, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by dsraven

will you have a rubber bumper for the gate to rest against when closed?
you could install a "striker slipper plate" of stainless to cover the painted ramp you made, then the rubbing area on the ramp would always look good because there would be no paint to scratch as the latch striker pin moves up to the latch hole. a piece of teflon may also work well. just a thought. something you could screw on so it is replaceable.
nice work so far, great attention to the little details.

Thanks DS. Definitely, stainless is a good idea. I was going to come up with something like that.

**slammed57** · 03-08-2022, 07:20 PM

lookin great, awesome idea on the latch catch

Jason 56 · 03-09-2022, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by slammed57

lookin great, awesome idea on the latch catch

Thanks slammed. You must be getting close to painting. I’m starting to lay body filler this weekend. Today I primed everything I had left in bare metal. Here’s a couple pictures

02-13-2022, 09:31 PM	#404
Jason 56 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Ishpeming, mi Posts: 596	Re: My 56 build A picture of the wood finished. I also plan on using some matching wood in the interior. Attached Images __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=780018 Jason’s 56 build

02-13-2022, 09:40 PM	#405
Jason 56 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Ishpeming, mi Posts: 596	Re: My 56 build Fabricated some cup holders. I figured this would take a couple hour. I only underestimated that by about 6 hours. The first one took 5 attempts. They have a slight taper which made it more difficult. Attached Images __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=780018 Jason’s 56 build

02-13-2022, 09:48 PM	#406
Jason 56 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Ishpeming, mi Posts: 596	Re: My 56 build Also installed my new seat belts. For the shoulder anchor I welded a nut to a 3x6” 14 gauge plate. Then fished them up with some welding wire and spot welded them in place. Worked well! Attached Images __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=780018 Jason’s 56 build

02-18-2022, 12:18 PM	#407
tdishon Registered User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Peoria, Arizona Posts: 274	Re: My 56 build Great build! Been enjoying this thread. __________________ Current project: 59 Apache with 2012 Corvette drivetrain Jeep Trackhawk(beast)

02-18-2022, 01:33 PM	#408
6DoF Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: somewhere, PA Posts: 1,022	Re: My 56 build i appreciate the welded n smoothed cup holders. :drool:

02-18-2022, 09:36 PM	#410
Jason 56 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Ishpeming, mi Posts: 596	Re: My 56 build Little more progress today. Working on the interior door panels. Welded a tab to the door to anchor the handles to. You can see the plate I put in the handle in the second picture that bolts to the tab. Also finished installing the door slinkys (as I call them) for the door wiring. Attached Images __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=780018 Jason’s 56 build

02-22-2022, 09:06 AM	#413
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,135	Re: My 56 build Very nice work! Those door pulls on the panels are going to be sweet. __________________ 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.*

02-26-2022, 10:05 PM	#414
Jason 56 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Ishpeming, mi Posts: 596	Re: My 56 build Decided to weld in a matching dimple for the push button start. Harvested one from a section of the dash I cut out. Also spent hours tweaking the passenger door. When the doors didn’t fit from the factory to begin with, it’s amazing how difficult they are to fit properly. Hopefully going to prime everything else tomorrow before I start laying filler. Attached Images __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=780018 Jason’s 56 build

02-27-2022, 11:09 AM	#415
mrbuck Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: nor cal Posts: 177	Re: My 56 build Are the two big hole next to the gauge cluster for ac vents? Looking awesome ! __________________ Bucks build thread. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=825476

03-04-2022, 08:32 PM	#417
Jason 56 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Ishpeming, mi Posts: 596	Re: My 56 build One last thing before I prime. I haven’t been happy with the hidden latches in the tailgate. The way they stuck out, I know I or someone else would chip the paint where they made contact. So I moved them further in and built a small ramp so the gate latches when I close it. Problem solved Attached Images __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=780018 Jason’s 56 build

03-05-2022, 06:32 AM	#418
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,135	Re: My 56 build Very nice work and attention to detail! __________________ 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.*

03-05-2022, 09:15 AM	#419
Father&son56project Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Grey County Ontario Posts: 205	Re: My 56 build Good catch on the latches. Those were definitely a future paint chip waiting to happen! Those ramps blend nicely.

03-05-2022, 10:23 AM	#420
57FleetsideC4 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: CHURCHVILLE NY Posts: 440	Re: My 56 build Nice idea. Steve __________________ My 57 Fleetside C4 build. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=817054

03-05-2022, 10:43 AM	#421
dsraven Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: calgary alberta Posts: 7,833	Re: My 56 build will you have a rubber bumper for the gate to rest against when closed? you could install a "striker slipper plate" of stainless to cover the painted ramp you made, then the rubbing area on the ramp would always look good because there would be no paint to scratch as the latch striker pin moves up to the latch hole. a piece of teflon may also work well. just a thought. something you could screw on so it is replaceable. nice work so far, great attention to the little details.

03-08-2022, 07:20 PM	#424
slammed57 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: pembroke pines, fl Posts: 696	Re: My 56 build lookin great, awesome idea on the latch catch __________________ My 57 current build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=662590



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