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BBEEP · 12-10-2011, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by mr48chev

Did you have it dipped in the Portland area or? I'm pretty sure that somewhere in the build the cab I am putting together will be better off with a trip to the dip tank.

The hole in the roof from the light that was on the truck in it's early life?

I had it dipped in Eugene at Metalworks 541-341-3372.
The hole in the roof was from a factory looking vent. I suppose for the passengers on the cot!

AUSSIE54 · 12-12-2011, 08:48 AM

Congratulations on just clocking over 56,001 views BBEEP. It's a great build. So interesting and very adventurous. Certainly not for the faint hearted!
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BBEEP · 12-17-2011, 09:29 PM

Thanks!

Thought I'd post an inside pic, have to do finish work on anything that shows:

BBEEP · 12-26-2011, 04:40 PM

Nixed the idea of painting from below the windows inside up and over the fiberglass headliner. I think it would look good, but create a tin can effect from my stereo . . . I am still going to make a fiberglass headliner while the top is off, but I will upholster it.

(If anyone would like one while I am doing it, let me know. The guy is charging me $250-300) Probably mid January.

fredscarryall · 12-28-2011, 12:39 AM

i would like to order a headliner.i could drive to eugene to pick it up.i am about an hour and a half away. let me know when he gets closer to making it. fred

BBEEP · 01-16-2012, 07:08 PM

Mounted the running boards last week. Shortened them about 1/4 inch on each end so they wouldn't rub on the fenders. They are also raised about and inch & 1/2 so they are flush with the body--no gap. Interesting thing, we didn't use the stock running board brackets: from the bottom of the Envoy frame is almost exactly the same height from the ground has the boards. Just used square tubing.

(and it is sitting up in the air in the front on jackstands, in case you're wondering . . .)

BBEEP · 01-17-2012, 03:25 PM

Defrosters . . .

xpickup · 01-17-2012, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by BBEEP

Defrosters . . .

BBEEP, what a great idea.

Shannon

BBEEP · 01-17-2012, 03:50 PM

Found the right one at Sears. $9.99 accessory for a shop vac.

xpickup · 01-17-2012, 04:04 PM

BBEEP, Thank you, because I do not think I have mine. And I do not think they came with my heat / air unit either.

Shannon

**Hart_Rod** · 01-17-2012, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by BBEEP

Found the right one at Sears. $9.99 accessory for a shop vac.

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Originally Posted by xpickup

BBEEP, Thank you, because I do not think I have mine. And I do not think they came with my heat / air unit either.

Shannon

Vintage Air sells some repos made out of plastic for this year of truck...

**youngrodder** · 01-17-2012, 05:07 PM

I might have some metal ones laying around as I used the plastic vintage air ones. I could use a driver side interior window trim (non vent window) if anyone is intrested in doing some trading....I appoligize in advance if I'm bracking any forum rules (:

Marc

BBEEP · 01-30-2012, 05:13 PM

The factory, or even vintage air, would still need to be modified to fit the Envoy venting. I have $26 in the whole 'ducting'.
As much air as the newer system pushes through, I don't think I will have a problem defrosting the windows . . .

VA72C10 · 01-30-2012, 05:29 PM

That'll probably work out great....just hope they don't whistle like they sometimes do in the vac...but that's usually from the greater air flow and stuff getting stuck in them..

BBEEP · 01-30-2012, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by va72c10

that'll probably work out great....just hope they don't whistle like they sometimes do in the vac...but that's usually from the greater air flow and stuff getting stuck in them..

lol!!!

OrrieG · 01-31-2012, 01:47 AM

Might try 60's VW fan shroud to head tin duct, it flexible metal.

_Ogre · 01-31-2012, 03:01 PM

bbeep: just went thru your build, amazing/awesome/insightful/mad fab skills.

BBEEP · 01-31-2012, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by _Ogre

bbeep: just went thru your build, amazing/awesome/insightful/mad fab skills.

THANKS! Can't take credit for the skills. The old guy in the pics (everyone 10 years older than me has been referred to as 'old guy') has done the bodywork for me since '78. Guess that makes me an old guy, too!
But so far, my ideas!

BBEEP · 02-19-2012, 10:12 PM

Cowl filled, defrosters installed, 'Specialty Power' windshield wiper mechanisms installed.

texacokie · 02-19-2012, 10:29 PM

Nice job it is really taking shape!

BBEEP · 02-27-2012, 02:45 PM

Around the windows, cowl, and interior with the first coat of primer.
The top goes back on, with 2-3 inches sectioned out, this week.

The interior metal, including the window surrounds, will be painted the accent color rather than upholstered. The side glass will be glued in.

Pop's C-10 · 02-27-2012, 04:36 PM

sweet

_Ogre · 02-27-2012, 04:37 PM

what did you think about those wipers? install pretty straight forward? i saw an article on them a while back, they looked pretty nice.
i may be doing a frame off with a friend on his wife's 50 ford truck, thought about using them there.

custom classic trucks has a task force, 3'' top chop in their current issue, looks good too.

BBEEP · 02-27-2012, 06:36 PM

OGRE, wipers were very straight-forward. I used Raingear in my 48 GMC Panel and they work very well, but you have to modify the cowl-vent handle. With the Envoy firewall, dash, defrost, etc that style or original wouldnt work. Didn't like the escutcheons(?) and had to fabricate some. They are adjustable from about 70 to 120 degrees if I remember right.
A friend of mine has used them on three completely different rigs and loves 'em. I haven't wired them yet.

Did you notice the wipers were moved out about 3"? This kit allowed that. Had to make room for my 'hi-tech' defrosters . . .

_Ogre · 02-28-2012, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by BBEEP

my 'hi-tech' defrosters . . .

it takes a craftsman to use craftsman

thanks for the wiper feedback

12-12-2011, 08:48 AM	#427
AUSSIE54 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Bendigo, Victoria, Australia. Posts: 164	Re: 52 GMC Envoy Burb meld/build Congratulations on just clocking over 56,001 views BBEEP. It's a great build. So interesting and very adventurous. Certainly not for the faint hearted! Posted via Mobile Device

12-17-2011, 09:29 PM	#428
BBEEP Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: EUGENE, OREGON Posts: 504	Re: 52 GMC Envoy Burb meld/build Thanks! Thought I'd post an inside pic, have to do finish work on anything that shows: Attached Images

12-26-2011, 04:40 PM	#429
BBEEP Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: EUGENE, OREGON Posts: 504	Re: 52 GMC Envoy Burb meld/build Nixed the idea of painting from below the windows inside up and over the fiberglass headliner. I think it would look good, but create a tin can effect from my stereo . . . I am still going to make a fiberglass headliner while the top is off, but I will upholster it. (If anyone would like one while I am doing it, let me know. The guy is charging me $250-300) Probably mid January.

12-28-2011, 12:39 AM	#430
fredscarryall Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: gresham oregon Posts: 806	Re: 52 GMC Envoy Burb meld/build i would like to order a headliner.i could drive to eugene to pick it up.i am about an hour and a half away. let me know when he gets closer to making it. fred Last edited by fredscarryall; 12-28-2011 at 12:44 AM.

01-16-2012, 07:08 PM	#431
BBEEP Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: EUGENE, OREGON Posts: 504	Re: 52 GMC Envoy Burb meld/build Mounted the running boards last week. Shortened them about 1/4 inch on each end so they wouldn't rub on the fenders. They are also raised about and inch & 1/2 so they are flush with the body--no gap. Interesting thing, we didn't use the stock running board brackets: from the bottom of the Envoy frame is almost exactly the same height from the ground has the boards. Just used square tubing. (and it is sitting up in the air in the front on jackstands, in case you're wondering . . .) Attached Images Last edited by BBEEP; 01-16-2012 at 07:29 PM.

01-17-2012, 03:25 PM	#432
BBEEP Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: EUGENE, OREGON Posts: 504	Re: 52 GMC Envoy Burb meld/build Defrosters . . . Attached Images

01-17-2012, 03:50 PM	#434
BBEEP Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: EUGENE, OREGON Posts: 504	Re: 52 GMC Envoy Burb meld/build Found the right one at Sears. $9.99 accessory for a shop vac.

01-17-2012, 04:04 PM	#435
xpickup Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: York, Pa. Posts: 1,386	Re: 52 GMC Envoy Burb meld/build BBEEP, Thank you, because I do not think I have mine. And I do not think they came with my heat / air unit either. Shannon __________________ 48 Panel Truck 1948 Chevy / S10 1954 Chevy / S10 1951 Chevy / C4 47 Step van Lowered 1996 Dually

01-17-2012, 05:07 PM	#437
youngrodder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotts, Michigan Posts: 3,758	Re: 52 GMC Envoy Burb meld/build I might have some metal ones laying around as I used the plastic vintage air ones. I could use a driver side interior window trim (non vent window) if anyone is intrested in doing some trading....I appoligize in advance if I'm bracking any forum rules (: Marc __________________ …………...........__________ .................. ((__\|__\|\|___\____ ..;.;;.:;:;.,;..;((_(O))____ (_(O)) 1948 Chevy Truck - Finished SOLD!! 1953 Chevy Suburban "Family Truckster" Completed: Spring of 2021 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=605484 1994 4x4 Blazer - "Field Find" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...ferrerid=30857

01-30-2012, 05:13 PM	#438
BBEEP Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: EUGENE, OREGON Posts: 504	Re: 52 GMC Envoy Burb meld/build The factory, or even vintage air, would still need to be modified to fit the Envoy venting. I have $26 in the whole 'ducting'. As much air as the newer system pushes through, I don't think I will have a problem defrosting the windows . . . Attached Images

01-30-2012, 05:29 PM	#439
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 52 GMC Envoy Burb meld/build That'll probably work out great....just hope they don't whistle like they sometimes do in the vac...but that's usually from the greater air flow and stuff getting stuck in them.. __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

01-31-2012, 01:47 AM	#441
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: 52 GMC Envoy Burb meld/build Might try 60's VW fan shroud to head tin duct, it flexible metal. __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

01-31-2012, 03:01 PM	#442
_Ogre Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Motown Posts: 7,677	Re: 52 GMC Envoy Burb meld/build bbeep: just went thru your build, amazing/awesome/insightful/mad fab skills. __________________ cool, an ogre smiley Ogre's 58 Truk build how to put your truck year and build thread into your signature shop air compressor timer

02-19-2012, 10:12 PM	#444
BBEEP Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: EUGENE, OREGON Posts: 504	Re: 52 GMC Envoy Burb meld/build Cowl filled, defrosters installed, 'Specialty Power' windshield wiper mechanisms installed. Attached Images

02-19-2012, 10:29 PM	#445
texacokie Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: oklahoma city oklahoma Posts: 108	Re: 52 GMC Envoy Burb meld/build Nice job it is really taking shape! __________________ 1971 chevy truck 2011 Chevy Camaro 1970 olds cutlass convertible 1966 ford galaxie "7-litre"



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02-27-2012, 02:45 PM	#446
BBEEP Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: EUGENE, OREGON Posts: 504	Re: 52 GMC Envoy Burb meld/build Around the windows, cowl, and interior with the first coat of primer. The top goes back on, with 2-3 inches sectioned out, this week. The interior metal, including the window surrounds, will be painted the accent color rather than upholstered. The side glass will be glued in. Attached Images

02-27-2012, 04:36 PM	#447
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02-27-2012, 04:37 PM	#448
_Ogre Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Motown Posts: 7,677	Re: 52 GMC Envoy Burb meld/build what did you think about those wipers? install pretty straight forward? i saw an article on them a while back, they looked pretty nice. i may be doing a frame off with a friend on his wife's 50 ford truck, thought about using them there. custom classic trucks has a task force, 3'' top chop in their current issue, looks good too. __________________ cool, an ogre smiley Ogre's 58 Truk build how to put your truck year and build thread into your signature shop air compressor timer

02-27-2012, 06:36 PM	#449
BBEEP Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: EUGENE, OREGON Posts: 504	Re: 52 GMC Envoy Burb meld/build OGRE, wipers were very straight-forward. I used Raingear in my 48 GMC Panel and they work very well, but you have to modify the cowl-vent handle. With the Envoy firewall, dash, defrost, etc that style or original wouldnt work. Didn't like the escutcheons(?) and had to fabricate some. They are adjustable from about 70 to 120 degrees if I remember right. A friend of mine has used them on three completely different rigs and loves 'em. I haven't wired them yet. Did you notice the wipers were moved out about 3"? This kit allowed that. Had to make room for my 'hi-tech' defrosters . . .

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