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Re: 73 C20 Progress
« Reply #45 on: December 29, 2020, 03:36:35 PM »
Plus the garage is cold and the lighting bad. I should just swap garage and dining room. My life would be so much easier.


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Re: 73 C20 Progress
« Reply #46 on: December 29, 2020, 07:40:54 PM »
LOL I still use mine on occasion,

Thinking back to the first car I restored, '67 Olds Toronado, FWD, I rebuilt the CV Axle Boots on that table, lot's of newspaper. Those dogs weighed 50 lbs each!
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Re: 73 C20 Progress
« Reply #47 on: December 29, 2020, 07:52:21 PM »
Johnny...you should have kept that car! Lol


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Re: 73 C20 Progress
« Reply #48 on: January 03, 2021, 06:11:02 PM »
Johnny,

Did you sell the car after you restored it or keep it?

I tried to ask you in a PM but your inbox is full.


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Re: 73 C20 Progress
« Reply #49 on: January 04, 2021, 06:00:54 PM »
My first one I kept for 7 years, the dark blue one I kept for about 5.

I'll check my inbox... Thanks!

The ancient one is/was named Joseph, son of Jacob. Ever heard of him? Thought I'd ask before I send you stuff you already know.
1957 Apache 3100 235 Inline 6, 3 on the tree
1973 C-20, 3+3 454 4BBL TH400  Water Injection
1978 K-10, 350 4BBL TH350 NP203 M.M. Part time Kit/Hubs
1980 C-10 under construction

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Re: 73 C20 Progress
« Reply #50 on: January 12, 2021, 07:32:53 PM »
I finally have both door panels done. Well....sans the pockets/bags because I haven’t made up my mind on the design.

I also purchased new arm rest but haven’t installed those yet.

I got these door panels off of eBay for $40 for the set plus shipping. An absolute steal if you ask me.

Below are the before and after.

I know it’s not true to the original design but




Oh and I will replace the screws on the trim with new ones prior to install those are just temporary.


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Re: 73 C20 Progress
« Reply #51 on: January 12, 2021, 08:40:11 PM »
Girl you rock! Gorgeous! What did you make the chrome strips out of?
1957 Apache 3100 235 Inline 6, 3 on the tree
1973 C-20, 3+3 454 4BBL TH400  Water Injection
1978 K-10, 350 4BBL TH350 NP203 M.M. Part time Kit/Hubs
1980 C-10 under construction

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Re: 73 C20 Progress
« Reply #52 on: January 12, 2021, 08:47:36 PM »
Thank you Johnny!
I made the chrome strips out of chrome. lol


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Re: 73 C20 Progress
« Reply #53 on: January 12, 2021, 08:50:19 PM »
I’m just teasing you Johnny.
I purchased chrome trim and applied it.


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Re: 73 C20 Progress
« Reply #54 on: January 13, 2021, 08:31:13 AM »
Wow!  Those are beauties!  8)
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Re: 73 C20 Progress
« Reply #55 on: January 13, 2021, 08:53:12 AM »
Thank you Shifty


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Re: 73 C20 Progress
« Reply #56 on: January 13, 2021, 11:45:37 PM »
Nice work on the door panels.
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Re: 73 C20 Progress
« Reply #57 on: January 13, 2021, 11:52:19 PM »
Thank you Mike.


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Re: 73 C20 Progress
« Reply #58 on: February 03, 2021, 05:49:48 PM »
I thought maybe to mix things up I would go back to posting on my own thread versus taking over others (sorry Powerhouse) ...I blame Johnny.

Anyway ... I got the cab somewhat cleaned up and ready for some sound deafening...maybe.

I have to first thank my buddy Johnny for helping me out with some great tips and product recommendations without his help the clean up would have been much more difficult and time consuming. Thank you Johnny your tips and recommendations worked like a charm


And after....





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Re: 73 C20 Progress
« Reply #59 on: February 03, 2021, 07:45:14 PM »
Nice work, glad I could help you get into more trouble ;)
1957 Apache 3100 235 Inline 6, 3 on the tree
1973 C-20, 3+3 454 4BBL TH400  Water Injection
1978 K-10, 350 4BBL TH350 NP203 M.M. Part time Kit/Hubs
1980 C-10 under construction