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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Members Rides => Topic started by: Ghazi67 on September 02, 2009, 05:34:09 pm
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HELLO Guys ...
I am back after sometime massaging my '82 K15 stepside 8)
some of you was generous enough to share his/her opinion of things I do with my truck, when I asked for your help
http://forum.73-87chevytrucks.com/smforum/index.php?topic=11273.0 (http://forum.73-87chevytrucks.com/smforum/index.php?topic=11273.0)
so .. I finally got my stuff together and started working ..
Against all votes ( 71.4 voted for Dark Pearl Blue ), I got it covered in ( Ice Blue Metallic ) so U gotta forgive me for this guys ::).
Bought some parts from , got a set of 10" used wheels, bought a salvaged pair of seats, and painted the truck in Ice Blue ..
are the pictures of what I did so far ..
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nice color
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nice lookin truck..the color looks good on it
may i suggest buyin some new door weather stripping though your old ones look a lil worn
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Nice!
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HotRod24, Devious, and Captkaos ..
Thanks for stopping by ..
Devious
Thanks for the tip man .. I did actually pickedup some rubber parts online
Unfortunatly I wasn't satisfied with what I got ... Thats why I didn't install them,tryin' to look for better quality
Any suggestions ?
(http://www.mstaml.com/files/75687-1250771603.jpg)
(http://www.mstaml.com/files/75687-1250771530.jpg)
(http://www.mstaml.com/files/75687-1250771501.jpg)
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try chris or classic parts
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Those are the best you're gonna find unfortunately.
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I like that color, truck looks great.
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You got the best you can get right there.
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the ones you bought are the best you can buy...to my knowledge
why aren't you happy with them if i may ask?
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HotRod ..
I did try Classic parts for my 70 & my brother's 67 Camaros ..
I think I will try them this time for this truck .
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Vile, Capt., Devious
Unfortunately 75% of parts available in market are "Made in Taiwan" .. and I am a "GM" guy
I wasn't happy in particular with the vent rubber 'coz it was twisted & won't be fixed easily
other stuff was neat but not close to the OEM looks
69byrd ..
Glad you like it ... its a '07 Ford - unfortunately - Ice Blue Metallic
Thanks for stopping by
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yea classic parts has some good stuff good luck
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Let them sit out in the sun and use soap and water to ease installation. The vent windows are tricky because they can easily bend out of shape after you replace the rivets. I usually put a tack weld for some rigidity.
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Vile ..
Thanks for the tip ... I will try it and hope its as easy as it sounds
Here are my news up to now ...
Installed cap rubber parts, new front winshield, and a replacement '85 grille and new F/R bumpers ..
Just bought a set of 33" Maxxis to be fit on the 10" wheels
The truck will be at a friend's shop for a week ( to work on interior )
I'll post some pictures as soon as they're ready
Thanks everyone for your support
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Hi all ..
I did cover some interiorparts w/Carbon Fiber. I am thinking of Light Blue CF
let me hear what's your opinion
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Only the complete Vent window is availible from GM now and I have a feeling they are going to be gone soon. I know the price has jumped in the last year by almost 50%.
Precision is the best you can get, and it is what I will be supplying soon.
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Looks good
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Looks good so far, yet donno how its gonna look like after couple of month !?
I used a printed CF film ( looks soo real ), but can't wait to check out the Light Blue CF.
Capt.
do you have pictures for thoes from GM ?
Thanks guys for your opinions
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I believe I have a picture of the GM vent assembly
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That color is smooth.
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Team ;
Honesly I wasn't sure of the color 'coz it will be on a truck ..
but with the help of some of the guys over here .. I finally made up my mind
it came out great ..
Here are couple of pictures taken by my 15 yrs. old boy ( he is so nice to me these days !! I wonder why ? ::) )
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truck looks really good man...keep up the nice work
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B-E-A-utiful!!!
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Devious .. JRConnieK10 ..
Thanks for your supporting words ... you guys got some good lookin' rigs too
Here is the stepside with new set of wheels/tires ... Maxxis 33" on 10"
They look great ..yet I have to shave almost 0.25" of the inner fender lips to keep it from eating my tires
Any other tips are welcomed ..
I'll keep U posted ...
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Nice truck "Stepsides rule"
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That thing looks awesome!!
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Very nice! I really like that color.
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Howdy Guys ...
Back with latest on my truck ..
The 33" meats started making contact on inner edges of wheel arches
...so I decided to shave them a little & turned out good move ... and saved my tires
No troubles with tires now ...
but had to get rid of the moldings & donno if I have to install a 94' set instead ...or should I keep it w/o molding ??
Inside ...
I did buy a used Suburban dash & covered it with light piege cover ...
decided to use the old seat ... and covered it with same material .. along with other parts inner panels
( it was a painful decision ..since a friend got me a set of seats w/mid console from another truck )
got a picture of my old seat to compare ....
to be continued ..
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Hello guys ...
I am back with the latest on my truck ...
used two-tone colors for the interior
bought a used Suburban dash ... covered it with beige
(http://image.customclassictrucks.com/f/Ghazi67/27472432+w450+h338+cr0+re1+ar1/1982-gmc-k15-13.jpg)
installed carbon fiber pieces on old dash pieces
(http://image.customclassictrucks.com/f/Ghazi67/26254553+w450+h338+cr0+re1+ar1/1982-gmc-k15-14.jpg)
dropped in a shortened 1993 truck steering,
redirected high-beam lights and wipers wiring
painted the door panels in light beige & restored door leather parts in darker beige
fixed new switches and other door components
and used a 3M carpet for the lower part on door panel :)
(http://image.customclassictrucks.com/f/Ghazi67/31660308+w450+h338+cr0+re1+ar1/1982-gmc-k15-16.jpg)
I am still working on small peices & little touch ups ...
Your remarks and suggestions are welcomed ...