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**TKCR** · 03-02-2020, 09:16 AM

Before I put the door panels back on, I’m going to replace the original plastic cover that is no longer there. Another forum member used this on his build, so I’m going to try it too. You can get this stuff at Lowe’s. Stay turned for pics & updates.

**TKCR** · 03-05-2020, 05:04 PM

Well I still haven’t done much with Big Red, but I did get some seatbelts restored for someone. Before and After pics on a set of Black Seatbelts. Not much fading in the webbing, but I was able to get the faded section out.

rodstored-72 · 03-09-2020, 11:29 AM

very nice work!!! makes mine look promising to rebuild!!!
..... HHHHHHMMMMMMM????

**TKCR** · 03-09-2020, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by rodstored-72

very nice work!!! makes mine look promising to rebuild!!!
..... HHHHHHMMMMMMM????

What do yours look like? You can send them to me, and I'll just charge labor & dye and send them back.

rodstored-72 · 03-12-2020, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by TKCR

What do yours look like? You can send them to me, and I'll just charge labor & dye and send them back.

well... they look very like posts 331 & 332. the belts don't have sun damage though.... this is a tempting offer.... I will PM you after some thought...

thanks!!!

Greenlee · 03-16-2020, 08:37 AM

Nice work on the interior! Glad you are feeling better.

**TKCR** · 03-21-2020, 06:42 PM

Worked all week on another set of Seatbelts, finally got them done today. These are the 79-80 CarmineRed. I’m doing these for a guy that I built a restored seat for. These CarmineRed belts are hard to find. These were in pretty bad shade, webbing faded and the belts would not retract.
So, started off with removing the plastic sleeves off the center belts. They were busted up, and the customer didn’t mind if they were totally removed.
Next, I sandblasted the mounting base, for the retractors. I also hit the retractor wheel mechanism, up inside the retractor casing. These were gunked up with all kinds of dust and god knows what. The wheels were rusty too, which is why they weren’t retracting.
A good soaking in hot soapy water using Dawn and mild scrubbing. Hang to dry. I also blow the mechanism dry with my compressor. I spray a little lube and whalla, the belts are once again retracting!
Prep, mask and dye.
These are all the BEFORE pics of the belts and the seat I built.

**Hart_Rod** · 03-10-2020, 09:21 AM

Late to the show but love your build thread and glad you are doing better,

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**TKCR** · 03-10-2020, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

Late to the show but love your build thread and glad you are doing better,

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I’m getting there, Thank you!!

rodstored-72 · 04-14-2020, 02:54 PM

VERY NICE!!! the carmine red is looking better and better to me each time I see it

**TKCR** · 04-18-2020, 05:03 PM

I think I might need to start another thread just for the seatbelts. Still nothing new with Big Red. So this past week, I’ve been working on another set of 79-80
Carmine Red seatbelts. They were REALLY dirty! I got most of the stains out, but there are a few that are visible, if your looking for them. Also got the belts retracting freely again. A lot of fading on the webbing also.
So here are the belts when they were still in the truck:

**TKCR** · 04-18-2020, 05:08 PM

Just after a good cleaning and some prepping, before the dying process. These are also getting new garnishes, for the upper pillar anchor bolts. That’s why they are black at the moment.

**TKCR** · 04-18-2020, 05:13 PM

after

**TKCR** · 05-03-2020, 08:41 AM

Still nothing to report on Big Red. I’ve been pretty busy with seat orders and restoring seatbelts. Here is another set I just restored for someone. These are 1987 Charcoal.

LT7A · 05-27-2020, 09:41 AM

Are you back up to speed with activity and energy after your down time? It looks like you're plenty busy. I imagine you also need to take all precautions against this new bug. Hopefully all is well.

**TKCR** · 05-27-2020, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by LT7A

Are you back up to speed with activity and energy after your down time? It looks like you're plenty busy. I imagine you also need to take all precautions against this new bug. Hopefully all is well.

I am definitely getting there, about 80%. And yes, I definitely have a lot keeping me busy.
My doctor told me I needed to be extra careful. I guess I’m highly immune compromised and could get pneumonia fairly easy. And this was just weeks before the virus hit. So yes, I really have to be careful, at least that’s what doctor keeps telling me. Other than that, I’m doing good.

**TKCR** · 06-18-2020, 08:46 PM

Swapped out some OEM vents on the lower door carpets, with the aftermarket vents. The carpet color is the same, it’s just the lighting. They are more the color of the top photo.

**TKCR** · 06-22-2020, 08:11 PM

Finally!! Got the Drivers Door panel installed. I got these new door panels from USA1 Industries last summer, but one thing turned into another. Ended up putting new door hinges on, new strikers and got the doors adjusted. Wow, do they ever close so much nicer! Waiting on installing the passenger door panel, until I get the seat built and installed.
Here’s a video showing how easy the doors close now
https://youtu.be/G-kBGflFUfY

Greenlee · 06-22-2020, 10:30 PM

Looks awesome.

Rich84 · 09-08-2020, 10:17 AM

Looking Good!!

**TKCR** · 09-08-2020, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Rich84

Looking Good!!

Thank you

**Corts60** · 09-08-2020, 07:18 PM

That is one clean interior. Well done!

**TKCR** · 09-08-2020, 08:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Corts60

That is one clean interior. Well done!

Thank you!

rodstored-72 · 09-14-2020, 12:31 PM

tkcr, very nice finish!! you did a great job!

**TKCR** · 09-14-2020, 09:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rodstored-72

tkcr, very nice finish!! you did a great job!

Thank you

03-02-2020, 09:16 AM	#1
TKCR Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Ohio Posts: 6,866	Re: My 86 build Before I put the door panels back on, I’m going to replace the original plastic cover that is no longer there. Another forum member used this on his build, so I’m going to try it too. You can get this stuff at Lowe’s. Stay turned for pics & updates. Attached Images __________________ FB Page for my Seats Belts https://www.facebook.com/73-87-Chevy...9439407476735/ Restoring Seatbelts: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=809750 SOLD My 86 Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654972 Past Restored Bench Seats:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=715398 PayPal link to pay for your items: https://www.paypal.me/TKCR

03-05-2020, 05:04 PM	#2
TKCR Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Ohio Posts: 6,866	Re: My 86 build Well I still haven’t done much with Big Red, but I did get some seatbelts restored for someone. Before and After pics on a set of Black Seatbelts. Not much fading in the webbing, but I was able to get the faded section out. Attached Images __________________ FB Page for my Seats Belts https://www.facebook.com/73-87-Chevy...9439407476735/ Restoring Seatbelts: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=809750 SOLD My 86 Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654972 Past Restored Bench Seats:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=715398 PayPal link to pay for your items: https://www.paypal.me/TKCR

03-09-2020, 11:29 AM	#3
rodstored-72 chevy truck fan Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Gilbert, arizona 85298 Posts: 1,969	Re: My 86 build very nice work!!! makes mine look promising to rebuild!!! ..... HHHHHHMMMMMMM????

03-16-2020, 08:37 AM	#6
Greenlee Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: El Lago, TX Posts: 1,668	Re: My 86 build Nice work on the interior! Glad you are feeling better.

03-21-2020, 06:42 PM	#7
TKCR Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Ohio Posts: 6,866	Re: My 86 build Worked all week on another set of Seatbelts, finally got them done today. These are the 79-80 CarmineRed. I’m doing these for a guy that I built a restored seat for. These CarmineRed belts are hard to find. These were in pretty bad shade, webbing faded and the belts would not retract. So, started off with removing the plastic sleeves off the center belts. They were busted up, and the customer didn’t mind if they were totally removed. Next, I sandblasted the mounting base, for the retractors. I also hit the retractor wheel mechanism, up inside the retractor casing. These were gunked up with all kinds of dust and god knows what. The wheels were rusty too, which is why they weren’t retracting. A good soaking in hot soapy water using Dawn and mild scrubbing. Hang to dry. I also blow the mechanism dry with my compressor. I spray a little lube and whalla, the belts are once again retracting! Prep, mask and dye. These are all the BEFORE pics of the belts and the seat I built. Attached Images __________________ FB Page for my Seats Belts https://www.facebook.com/73-87-Chevy...9439407476735/ Restoring Seatbelts: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=809750 SOLD My 86 Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654972 Past Restored Bench Seats:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=715398 PayPal link to pay for your items: https://www.paypal.me/TKCR

03-10-2020, 09:21 AM	#8
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,835	Re: My 86 build Late to the show but love your build thread and glad you are doing better, . __________________ 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

04-14-2020, 02:54 PM	#10
rodstored-72 chevy truck fan Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Gilbert, arizona 85298 Posts: 1,969	Re: My 86 build VERY NICE!!! the carmine red is looking better and better to me each time I see it

04-18-2020, 05:03 PM	#11
TKCR Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Ohio Posts: 6,866	Re: My 86 build I think I might need to start another thread just for the seatbelts. Still nothing new with Big Red. So this past week, I’ve been working on another set of 79-80 Carmine Red seatbelts. They were REALLY dirty! I got most of the stains out, but there are a few that are visible, if your looking for them. Also got the belts retracting freely again. A lot of fading on the webbing also. So here are the belts when they were still in the truck: Attached Images __________________ FB Page for my Seats Belts https://www.facebook.com/73-87-Chevy...9439407476735/ Restoring Seatbelts: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=809750 SOLD My 86 Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654972 Past Restored Bench Seats:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=715398 PayPal link to pay for your items: https://www.paypal.me/TKCR

04-18-2020, 05:08 PM	#12
TKCR Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Ohio Posts: 6,866	Re: My 86 build Just after a good cleaning and some prepping, before the dying process. These are also getting new garnishes, for the upper pillar anchor bolts. That’s why they are black at the moment. Attached Images __________________ FB Page for my Seats Belts https://www.facebook.com/73-87-Chevy...9439407476735/ Restoring Seatbelts: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=809750 SOLD My 86 Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654972 Past Restored Bench Seats:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=715398 PayPal link to pay for your items: https://www.paypal.me/TKCR

04-18-2020, 05:13 PM	#13
TKCR Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Ohio Posts: 6,866	Re: My 86 build after Attached Images __________________ FB Page for my Seats Belts https://www.facebook.com/73-87-Chevy...9439407476735/ Restoring Seatbelts: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=809750 SOLD My 86 Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654972 Past Restored Bench Seats:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=715398 PayPal link to pay for your items: https://www.paypal.me/TKCR

05-03-2020, 08:41 AM	#14
TKCR Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Ohio Posts: 6,866	Re: My 86 build Still nothing to report on Big Red. I’ve been pretty busy with seat orders and restoring seatbelts. Here is another set I just restored for someone. These are 1987 Charcoal. Attached Images __________________ FB Page for my Seats Belts https://www.facebook.com/73-87-Chevy...9439407476735/ Restoring Seatbelts: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=809750 SOLD My 86 Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654972 Past Restored Bench Seats:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=715398 PayPal link to pay for your items: https://www.paypal.me/TKCR

05-27-2020, 09:41 AM	#15
LT7A Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: PNW Posts: 3,527	Re: My 86 build Are you back up to speed with activity and energy after your down time? It looks like you're plenty busy. I imagine you also need to take all precautions against this new bug. Hopefully all is well.

06-18-2020, 08:46 PM	#17
TKCR Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Ohio Posts: 6,866	Re: My 86 build Swapped out some OEM vents on the lower door carpets, with the aftermarket vents. The carpet color is the same, it’s just the lighting. They are more the color of the top photo. Attached Images __________________ FB Page for my Seats Belts https://www.facebook.com/73-87-Chevy...9439407476735/ Restoring Seatbelts: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=809750 SOLD My 86 Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654972 Past Restored Bench Seats:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=715398 PayPal link to pay for your items: https://www.paypal.me/TKCR

06-22-2020, 08:11 PM	#18
TKCR Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Ohio Posts: 6,866	Re: My 86 build Finally!! Got the Drivers Door panel installed. I got these new door panels from USA1 Industries last summer, but one thing turned into another. Ended up putting new door hinges on, new strikers and got the doors adjusted. Wow, do they ever close so much nicer! Waiting on installing the passenger door panel, until I get the seat built and installed. Here’s a video showing how easy the doors close now https://youtu.be/G-kBGflFUfY Attached Images __________________ FB Page for my Seats Belts https://www.facebook.com/73-87-Chevy...9439407476735/ Restoring Seatbelts: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=809750 SOLD My 86 Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654972 Past Restored Bench Seats:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=715398 PayPal link to pay for your items: https://www.paypal.me/TKCR Last edited by TKCR; 06-23-2020 at 07:55 AM.

06-22-2020, 10:30 PM	#19
Greenlee Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: El Lago, TX Posts: 1,668	Re: My 86 build Looks awesome.



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09-08-2020, 10:17 AM	#20
Rich84 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Woodbury, Ct. Posts: 1,664	Re: My 86 build Looking Good!!

09-08-2020, 07:18 PM	#22
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09-14-2020, 12:31 PM	#24
rodstored-72 chevy truck fan Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Gilbert, arizona 85298 Posts: 1,969	Re: My 86 build tkcr, very nice finish!! you did a great job!

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