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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Members Rides => Topic started by: Cameron76 on January 13, 2008, 05:11:40 pm
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This 76 C-15 truck was purchased new by my grandfather. It was owned by my father, uncle and then me. I gave it to my sister when they were in need and unfortunately she got in a wreck with it and then blew up the engine. So I got it back about 8 months ago and have been working on it since. My standards are very high with this truck because one day the keys will be handed to my 6 year old son.
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Here are some interior pictures.
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Getting the truck ready for all the body work. This is where the project started to really slow down.
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Nice truck. Keep us updated.
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I didn't care how long it took I just knew I wanted the body to be perfect. Lucky for me I didn't care how long it has taken!
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Finally paint hit the truck. This is basically where the project is at now. I am really anxious to get working on the guts and putting the interior back together. Basically everything will be brand new on the inside.
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Youe truck is looking pretty good. ;D
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Excellent. ;D
Is that a rust free truck? Sure looks like a nice truck to start with.
Keep up the good work and keep the pics coming.
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There was a little rust in the cab and around the fenders. It was in Salt Lake City for a while but not to bad.
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Hey trucks lookin good. Just wondering where you got those door speaker assemblies from.
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MAN, that is one AWESOME family heirloom! and it appears it's definitely with the right family member! really nice truck and you seem to be taking it in the right direction...thanks for saving another one! people often just pass it off as "oh they made so many of these it doesn't matter if one gets junked or thrashed" but man, eventually we are gonna start having to struggle to find these...the day WILL come. so it makes me so happy to see someone saving one and making it as good as new (or better). these trucks definitely return the favor!
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Great truck project. I like the blue color. Keep it up. Post more pics as you progress. ;D
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Looking good. It nice to hear you plan to pass it on..
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Looks like my 74 did and that blue looks exactly like I painted my 86 K20. Great job!
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The speaker assembly was something I made for the 6x9 speakers to kind of match the interior. Not sure what i am going to do for a sound system now but will need to find something to fit in there again.
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Lookin good.....my son will also inherite my truck..... ;D
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While I'm working on the body I decided to drop in the engine and transmition. Now I am in the process of replacing all bushing in the front and rear suspension. I went ahead and bought all new U bolts for the leaf springs and replaces all the other bolts for the rest of the suspension as well. Here are some pictures of the progress.
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I took the upper and lower arms off to have them sandblasted and powder coated. They should look really good when I get them back. I will post some more pictures once I get them put back on.
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Here are some pictures on the completed rear suspension.
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Very nice truck. Your son is very lucky. My truck was handed down to me by my late father (who was the original owner) so it's very special to me too.
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You got it looking good. Can't wait to see it finished.
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Looking good - where are you getting the powder coating done?
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The powder coating was done at Perfection Powder Coating here in Tucson. I got them back and have installed them back on. I also just finshed replacing the brakes and drums so now it is back to the body shop.
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Sweet! ;)
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WOW! That is Nice!!!! Only thing I got from my folks was my good looks, funny everybody thinks that statement is funny?
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Hey that's a wonderful "Blue Paint Job!!" Thats the color I want my '76 GMC High Sierra!!
Where did you buy your paint and what color blue is it? How many clear coats do you have on?
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I am a huge Duke fan and matched the color up to a Duke Basketball sign I had. I know there is an exact name and color for it which I will have to look up. I am having a local body shop paint it for me and there is 3 separate layers of clear coat being applied to it.
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That's a good looking truck!!!
Send more pictures!
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It has been a while since I have posted any updates but have been working hard on the truck and am now about 85% completed. Let me know how you think it looks. I ordered a special addition grill from but it does not fit because it does not match up to the brackets. I have looked for these brackets but have come up empty. Any ideas?
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Looks great, nice work. I guess I better get moving on mine and get something done.
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The place you got the grille from should have the brackets for it.
Truck looks Good!
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Got the grill brackets. Just got the bed liner sprayed too. Will move onto the interior soon.
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that really looks nice and clean i like it.
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very clean looks great!
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I am now starting on the interior. I have put in Fat Mat sound deadener and was wondering if I put down a second layer on the floor board if it would be better or if I would just be waisting it. I will be installing the carpet and the getting everything else upholstered next week.
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It is completely up to you, but I would only do one layer....
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Wow! When I see motivation like that with the positive end results it makes me get just that much more motivated myself on my own truck.
Great work and slick looking truck you have there. What engine does it have? you may have said, and I missed the post. Stock rebuild other than intake, carb, headers? What valve covers are those? I really like the look of them.
Thanks!
Bowtie.
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Trucks looking Good Cameron 8) The Sound-deadner looks like it has the Transformer Badges all over it ;D
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If you got some left over do inside of the doors, you be amazed on how much the door will sound with it rather then w/o it. I plan on doing the inside of my doors once i reach you stage.
thanks
pat
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WOW that is really looking good.
It is completely up to you, but I would only do one layer....
+1
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I did the inside of the doors too. It took about 2 1/2 hours per door. Lots of little cuts on my fingers trying to get to all those hard to reach places but it did help and was worth it. The engine is a create 350 with Hooker headers and Edelbrock carburetor and intake manifold. The air cleaner cover and valve covers I got from a local Hot Rod shop. I see so many trucks are all chromed out (and look very nice) but I just wanted to do a little chrome and keep it clean.
Here are a couple most recent pics of the engine. Hope to have some more interior pics soon.
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WOW!! That is really looking great. Good job!!
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Really nice job, Cameron! That truck is lookin good! ;D
I really like the shade of blue paint you picked.
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what a beauty! Great job. Now I need to get going on mine
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Finally got done with the interior. I am really happy with how it turned out.
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Few more photos.
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Wow, great job. Tell us more about it.
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Wow is right! That looks great!
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that is beautiful! :o
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Wow! That's crazy! :o
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Dang, that's kinda how I want my interior like, especially in regards to the digital gauges and the sill plates. Nice stuff!
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I'd be interested to know how much it costs to recover your seat like that? If you don't mind me asking... Is it vinyl?
On my buckets I was quoted $200 per seat, but I didn't ask if it was more to do more than one color... I assume it'd be way more than what he quoted. Since I have a K5 I've got the 2 buckets and the back seat to cover...
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Thanks for the compliments. The reactions make a big difference and make me realize I am doing a good job. :D
The total out the door cost on everything was $850. I know I got a really good deal because the guy did a lot more work then I asked him too. For instance that price did not include the dash but he appreciated what I was doing and wanted to do his part to make it look as good as it could. The two tone work around the door speakers was also not discussed but something he thought would look good. The pictures really don't do it justice. Not too often do you find guys like this anymore.
Just the seat cost was $350. It is a soft vinyl fabric with extra padding so it is really confortable. Knowing what I know about upholstery, the $200 cost should cover a pretty good 2 tone job. If the two fabrics are the same price there should be no difference. I would get a couple quotes and find someone you feel comfortable with. This guy was the third shop I visited. After talking with him I know he was who I wanted to go with.
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I'd be interested to know how much it costs to recover your seat like that? If you don't mind me asking... Is it vinyl?
On my buckets I was quoted $200 per seat, but I didn't ask if it was more to do more than one color... I assume it'd be way more than what he quoted. Since I have a K5 I've got the 2 buckets and the back seat to cover...
Goatbeard:
Check your PMs on availible seat upholstery. don't want to hijack this post.
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Thanks for the info, Cameron! You are 100% correct, it's almost impossible to find anyone like that anymore! Back when I worked a lot, had a fleet of trucks to keep going and didn't have much time to tinker, I had a guy that would do engine work on my trucks. When it came time to pay he would usually say something like, "Oh, it'll be about $15". And that's after he did something like install a new carb and intake manifold and headers (not replacing a lightbulb, if you know what I mean). I always gave him about triple (or more) what he asked, but it was nice to know I wasn't on the hook for $60+ an hour.
The guy that quoted me $200 per bucket was the 2nd quote I got. The first place I called I asked them what kind of labor they'd charge me to re-cover the seat if I bought the material myself. That guy wanted $250 each, with me providing the material!!!! ??? :o
I live fairly close to Huntsville, AL -- which is a pretty big city. What I've found is that the further I can get prices for stuff outside of the city, the cheaper the prices! The $200 price for covering each seat was with him providing the vinyl. One of the buckets needs to have a piece welded in the back of it for support (but can't be done until the current vinyl is off) -- if you lean back really hard the seat just keeps bending back. He wasn't going to charge extra for that, which is cool.
I just find it hard to believe the price differences. Again, your truck looks great! I'm actually more jealous about the guy you found to work on it, who actually cares about his work and making the final product look "right" than up-charging for everything! ;)
Thanks for the info Chris, I'll be in touch!
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That looks so comfy! :o Looks really trick!