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mcbassin · 11-17-2010, 02:41 PM

Very nice progress!!

CUSHE63 · 11-20-2010, 10:44 PM

Well, we have been busy this week refreshing some of the old parts from the truck. We also decided that the paint on top the dash was not up to par either..so..... we did something about that. We are also making progress on the engine. More measuring than Jon thought he would EVER do !!!!! But worth every second.

CUSHE63 · 11-22-2010, 09:58 PM

Got the new seat cover today. Unbolted the seat frames and repaired the the lower frame, had a couple springs broken, then powerwashed it and baked it in the paint booth. Beadblasted the tracks, and painted them up. Lots to do while waiting to get the engine done.

mcbassin · 11-22-2010, 11:46 PM

That green paint is so cool! Bet it sucked to tape the whole truck of to paint the dash....man this is going to be a better than brand new truck when your done.

CUSHE63 · 11-23-2010, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

That green paint is so cool! Bet it sucked to tape the whole truck of to paint the dash....man this is going to be a better than brand new truck when your done.

Yes, it took me about 4 hrs by myself to do that. It will be better than new, but we aren't going NOS with everything. We want to drive and use it. Also, it's kind of nice to use some of the old stuff along with new stuff.

It's getting closer. Jon was busy in the engine shop measuring his engine parts. It won't be too much longer....

Steve

gcburdic · 11-23-2010, 10:51 AM

Great build Steve and Jon....I look forward to seeing the finished product!!!

**Dieselwrencher** · 11-23-2010, 03:17 PM

Man that looks awesome! Can you give some advice or tips on installing the rubber with the trim in it? I usually pay a guy I know to do it, but i might try it myself on the next one.

70LonghornCST · 11-23-2010, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Man that looks awesome! Can you give some advice or tips on installing the rubber with the trim in it? I usually pay a guy I know to do it, but i might try it myself on the next one.

Ryan, I just asked a friend who is a glass man the same question. He assured me that it's a two person job: one guy pushes on and guides the glass from the outside, the other pulls the string (string method) to seat the gasket from the inside.

**Dieselwrencher** · 11-23-2010, 08:23 PM

I can pull the window in, but I'm really nervous about the trim. Don't you install the trim after the window and gasket are installed? Or do you install the trim in the gasket and then install it all together? I always thought the trim helps lock the gasket in place but on these IDK.

CUSHE63 · 11-23-2010, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

I can pull the window in, but I'm really nervous about the trim. Don't you install the trim after the window and gasket are installed? Or do you install the trim in the gasket and then install it all together? I always thought the trim helps lock the gasket in place but on these IDK.

The back window was pretty easy. The stainless goes in the rubber first, then install the rubber on the glass starting at the bottom, then work your way across the top. I will say that the back window went in real easy. I roped it and used window cleaner to make it easy to install. Again, start from the bottom inside the cab while someone holds the window in place from the outside while pressing down, then get your lower corners in and work your way to the top middle. Pop it with your open hand to set...

Steve

CUSHE63 · 11-24-2010, 12:18 AM

More of the little things done today. Cleaned the headers for re-paint, sanded and painted the seat frames, primed up the valve covers, oil pan and timing cover, wire wheeled the seat cover wires...the bed is not as full as it once was either. And we got some aftermarket front wheel wells. They will be test fit and then modified if needed.

67chevy1series · 11-24-2010, 01:58 PM

oooooo that looks nice shes almost done how does it feel

1956cameo · 11-24-2010, 02:33 PM

Great work on the rebuild! I am glad to see other people not afraid to tackle some rust on a project.

CUSHE63 · 11-24-2010, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by 67chevy1series

oooooo that looks nice shes almost done how does it feel

It feels good... I know Jon is excited too !!!! I just finished up my 1959 VW Beetle in September, so getting this done will be great too.

More pics....

**Dieselwrencher** · 11-24-2010, 10:22 PM

Looking good! Man the dash looks great now! Thanks for the tips on installing the rubbers with trim. Although, you make it sound too easy.

CUSHE63 · 11-29-2010, 10:34 PM

Here are some pix from today. I steamed the seat back pad and then installed the cover, Jon and I installed the windshield tonight also... only took 3 tries..

**Dieselwrencher** · 11-29-2010, 10:46 PM

Looking very nice!

CUSHE63 · 11-29-2010, 11:43 PM

More....

VA72C10 · 11-29-2010, 10:51 PM

Looking AWESOME!

**Dieselwrencher** · 11-29-2010, 11:59 PM

Man that grill looks amazing!

CUSHE63 · 11-30-2010, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Man that grill looks amazing!

It is a used one..we repaired the center and painted it, then straightened the outer and polished it up.

Steve

67chevylongbed · 11-30-2010, 12:37 AM

WOW that looks great! Want to do mine next?

mcbassin · 11-30-2010, 01:05 AM

Very nice work as always. I really like the attention to details on this project. Inspirational for sure!

CUSHE63 · 11-30-2010, 01:41 PM

Thanks guys !!!! As I stated before, this truck will be driven by Jon. And we've used a nice mix of replacement parts and old repaired/restored parts on this build. So if something gets f'd up... no big deal..repair it again and move on.

We are getting the lower seat cushion re-padded and I took the back cover off so we can do the same to that cushion. I wasn't happy with how the new cover looked loose.

Steve

CUSHE63 · 11-30-2010, 10:20 PM

More pix. Got the lower seat cushion back from Marquarts. Jon and I installed the very warm seat cover. Fits like a glove. Test fit the right wfront wheel well.... not too bad, just a few holes modified.

11-17-2010, 02:41 PM	#1
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: 1972 Cheyenne Restoration Very nice progress!! __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

11-20-2010, 10:44 PM	#2
CUSHE63 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Fort Wayne Indiana Posts: 252	Re: 1972 Cheyenne Restoration Well, we have been busy this week refreshing some of the old parts from the truck. We also decided that the paint on top the dash was not up to par either..so..... we did something about that. We are also making progress on the engine. More measuring than Jon thought he would EVER do !!!!! But worth every second. Attached Images

11-22-2010, 09:58 PM	#3
CUSHE63 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Fort Wayne Indiana Posts: 252	Re: 1972 Cheyenne Restoration Got the new seat cover today. Unbolted the seat frames and repaired the the lower frame, had a couple springs broken, then powerwashed it and baked it in the paint booth. Beadblasted the tracks, and painted them up. Lots to do while waiting to get the engine done. Attached Images

11-22-2010, 11:46 PM	#4
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: 1972 Cheyenne Restoration That green paint is so cool! Bet it sucked to tape the whole truck of to paint the dash....man this is going to be a better than brand new truck when your done. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

11-23-2010, 10:51 AM	#6
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: 1972 Cheyenne Restoration Great build Steve and Jon....I look forward to seeing the finished product!!! __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

11-23-2010, 03:17 PM	#7
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: 1972 Cheyenne Restoration Man that looks awesome! Can you give some advice or tips on installing the rubber with the trim in it? I usually pay a guy I know to do it, but i might try it myself on the next one. __________________ 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.*

11-23-2010, 08:23 PM	#9
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: 1972 Cheyenne Restoration I can pull the window in, but I'm really nervous about the trim. Don't you install the trim after the window and gasket are installed? Or do you install the trim in the gasket and then install it all together? I always thought the trim helps lock the gasket in place but on these IDK. __________________ 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.*

11-24-2010, 12:18 AM	#11
CUSHE63 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Fort Wayne Indiana Posts: 252	Re: 1972 Cheyenne Restoration More of the little things done today. Cleaned the headers for re-paint, sanded and painted the seat frames, primed up the valve covers, oil pan and timing cover, wire wheeled the seat cover wires...the bed is not as full as it once was either. And we got some aftermarket front wheel wells. They will be test fit and then modified if needed. Attached Images

11-24-2010, 01:58 PM	#12
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: 1972 Cheyenne Restoration oooooo that looks nice shes almost done how does it feel Last edited by 67chevy1series; 11-24-2010 at 01:58 PM.

11-24-2010, 02:33 PM	#13
1956cameo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Angleton, TX Posts: 2,219	Re: 1972 Cheyenne Restoration Great work on the rebuild! I am glad to see other people not afraid to tackle some rust on a project. __________________ I don't always drive trucks; but when I do I prefer Chevy's. Stay driving my friends. '72 blazer 2wd build 67-72 Factory Big Block Registry

11-24-2010, 10:22 PM	#15
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: 1972 Cheyenne Restoration Looking good! Man the dash looks great now! Thanks for the tips on installing the rubbers with trim. Although, you make it sound too easy. __________________ 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.*

11-29-2010, 10:34 PM	#16
CUSHE63 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Fort Wayne Indiana Posts: 252	Re: 1972 Cheyenne Restoration Here are some pix from today. I steamed the seat back pad and then installed the cover, Jon and I installed the windshield tonight also... only took 3 tries.. Attached Images

11-29-2010, 10:46 PM	#17
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: 1972 Cheyenne Restoration Looking very nice! __________________ 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.*

11-29-2010, 11:43 PM	#18
CUSHE63 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Fort Wayne Indiana Posts: 252	Re: 1972 Cheyenne Restoration More.... Attached Images

11-29-2010, 10:51 PM	#19
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11-29-2010, 11:59 PM	#20
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: 1972 Cheyenne Restoration Man that grill looks amazing! __________________ 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.*

11-30-2010, 12:37 AM	#22
67chevylongbed Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Carmichael, California Posts: 576	Re: 1972 Cheyenne Restoration WOW that looks great! Want to do mine next? __________________ Eric 1967 C10 LWB SOLD.... 1995 Ford F-250 4x4 Powerstroke, 342k "Each generation goes further than the generation preceding it because it stands on the shoulders of that generation. You will have opportunities beyond anything we've ever known." -Ronald Reagan

11-30-2010, 01:05 AM	#23
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: 1972 Cheyenne Restoration Very nice work as always. I really like the attention to details on this project. Inspirational for sure! __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

11-30-2010, 01:41 PM	#24
CUSHE63 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Fort Wayne Indiana Posts: 252	Re: 1972 Cheyenne Restoration Thanks guys !!!! As I stated before, this truck will be driven by Jon. And we've used a nice mix of replacement parts and old repaired/restored parts on this build. So if something gets f'd up... no big deal..repair it again and move on. We are getting the lower seat cushion re-padded and I took the back cover off so we can do the same to that cushion. I wasn't happy with how the new cover looked loose. Steve

11-30-2010, 10:20 PM	#25
CUSHE63 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Fort Wayne Indiana Posts: 252	Re: 1972 Cheyenne Restoration More pix. Got the lower seat cushion back from Marquarts. Jon and I installed the very warm seat cover. Fits like a glove. Test fit the right wfront wheel well.... not too bad, just a few holes modified. Attached Images

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