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I got all the glass in. Green for the windshield and tempered blue for the rest. I'm making backing for the upholstery, these pieces are made...
Hey Tom that is a great looking truck! I'm surprised you don't widen the wheels yourself by replacing the outer shells. Most wheel centers are...
It works 95% of the time every time. For me at least.
Great improvement. That's a good looking truck.
I would use marine spar varnish it can be buffed if you want but is soft enough to change dimension with the wood. And easily repaired. Have...
In the cab.
This is what a narrowed dodge minivan seat looks like that has 59 olds and 57 Chevy vinyl. Can't wait to rest my ass on it going down the highway..
I would get a nice car for $10,000.00 but I'm broke.
This is the material for the inserts on the seat. Its 59 Oldsmobile.
I got the top done. I think I'm going to paint the aluminum Trim Black. It's hard to tell in the picture but the glass is blue. I have to take...
I have been debating the radial vs bias for quite a while. I want the smooth ride and consistency of radials but wanted the bias look. I think...
Nailing the top down.
Top materal
I worked in putting Tuesday top insert in today. 1/8" hi density foam attached with contact cement to the plywood the GM vinyl top material over that.
I used 1/8" plywood over the roof slats. It fit the curves great. I'll use high density foam and GM vinyl top material to cover it
I installed the mirrors, I used countersunk screws from the backside.
The dash was modified to use a 34 Chevy inst cluster that was turned upside down then the gauges were flipped.
Here's a picture of the shaping of the taillight stands. Stock 32 on top. Cast alum 33 in middle. Stock 33 on bottom.
The taillight stands are cast aluminum copies of 33 Chevy units that required a few hours of shaping to fit the fenders. I drilled thru the new...
It's all painted. Black fenders and splash aprons, 1984 Chevy pick up dark blue with no metallic on the rest. The 32 that stopped by got me...
Great looking Chevy! Keep us posted.
Hey Nick, I like the changes. The 32 grill is timeless. I keep thinking it needs some engine turning somewhere, awesome work!
A few hours of block sanding will be needed.
Hey thanks guys. I have it at the body shop and they got it all in primer today. I was planning on driving it in black epoxy. But somehow this...
Heater valve control.
Door.
Taillight stand.
The heater.
A view of the door.
I have been making a little progress. Had the doors painted, polished the taillight stands, installed the optional 32 Chevy heater and brought it...
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