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Offline Ghazi67

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Re: Working on '81 stepside
« Reply #15 on: September 07, 2009, 07:41:49 PM »
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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Re: Working on '81 stepside
« Reply #16 on: September 07, 2009, 07:51:17 PM »
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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Re: Working on '81 stepside
« Reply #17 on: September 07, 2009, 09:40:53 PM »
Looks good
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Re: Working on '81 stepside
« Reply #18 on: September 09, 2009, 03:07:03 PM »
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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Re: Working on '81 stepside
« Reply #19 on: September 09, 2009, 04:24:52 PM »
I believe I have a picture of the GM vent assembly
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Re: Working on '81 stepside
« Reply #20 on: September 11, 2009, 10:27:26 AM »
That color is smooth.
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Re: Working on '81 stepside
« Reply #21 on: September 12, 2009, 05:35:23 AM »
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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Re: Working on '81 stepside
« Reply #22 on: September 12, 2009, 11:16:58 AM »
truck looks really good man...keep up the nice work
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Re: Working on '81 stepside
« Reply #23 on: September 14, 2009, 08:45:39 AM »
B-E-A-utiful!!!
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Re: Working on '81 stepside
« Reply #24 on: September 15, 2009, 12:57:24 PM »
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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Re: Working on '81 stepside
« Reply #25 on: September 19, 2009, 06:23:24 AM »
Nice truck "Stepsides rule"
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Re: Working on '81 stepside
« Reply #26 on: September 21, 2009, 07:05:58 PM »
That thing looks awesome!!
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Re: Working on '81 stepside
« Reply #27 on: September 23, 2009, 11:42:23 PM »
Very nice!  I really like that color.
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Re: Working on '81 stepside
« Reply #28 on: November 18, 2009, 11:21:34 AM »
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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Re: Working on '81 stepside
« Reply #29 on: December 11, 2009, 08:54:13 AM »
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



installed carbon fiber pieces on old dash pieces



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 :)




I am still working on small peices & little touch ups ...
Your remarks and suggestions are welcomed ...


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