1955 Chevy Pickup

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PostPosted: Thu Aug 03, 2017 9:04 pm
Slowly making progress on this truck.
Buffed the back of the cab so I could reinstall the bed and hook up all the Air Suspension wiring.
This picture is of the rounded corner on the back of the cab. I did this a few days ago so a little dusty.
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The goal is to get the interior put together and then masking it off real good so I can finish buffing.
I just have too many projects apart in my ever shrinking garage and need to get as much put back on this truck as possible.
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Glove Box Dash.JPG


Started installing 5 channel stereo system and then the owner's power amp went out in his daily driver. We "borrowed" the one for this truck to keep his tunes going. Waiting for the replacement amp to arrive.

Custom built the 6x9 speaker boxes since nothing I could find would fit.
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PostPosted: Tue Aug 15, 2017 7:30 pm
Carpet is in:
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Carpet Driver Side Rear.JPG


I have ordered some black wind lace for the edges of the console where it meets the carpet.
Also need to install some Velcro where it mounts at the dash to hold it in place. Carpet tends to push it up a bit right now.

Still have to run the A/C duct work and hook up the air bag gauge tubing but all the wiring is in under the carpet for speakers, amp, MSD ignition and air suspension system.

I haven't hooked the power cable to the amp yet. Thought I would wait to get the battery back in and the power wire routed back to the amp before I cut any off.
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Carpet Passenger Side Rear.JPG


Need to start working on the kick panels so I can wrap this part up.
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PostPosted: Tue Aug 15, 2017 11:00 pm
I just joined this site to say you are doing one fine looking job on this truck. From the time you started it until now it has came along way. I was looking up some info on one of my projects and ran across this article. I was hooked... side tracked again looking at cool project rides. Reading what you've had going on between working behind others and missing parts. And having to many sticks in the fire at once. Yeah... I understand.
Keep up the good work. I look forward to seeing it done.

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PostPosted: Sat Aug 19, 2017 9:08 pm
A couple of pictures from today. Sorry the camera lens is dirty again.
This is the headliner being test fitted. The seal that is supposed to hold it in place is going to be a bugger to put in. Watched a few videos on it and nobody was having a good time.

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I am having to fabricate the kick panels. This is the first attempt.

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Gotta start pushing to get this thing out of my garage for a while. It will be coming back for bed floor installation and I am guessing I will get the job of recovering the bench seat as well.
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PostPosted: Sun Aug 20, 2017 5:05 pm
Looks fantastic, Have you read any books on interior work? I have a couple I go by and ccould recomend if you like? Got me into doing my own interior work.
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PostPosted: Thu Aug 24, 2017 10:10 am
Dennis, I would be glad to see the books you recommend.

Here's my process for the kick panels.

Cardboard template:
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Transfer to panel board material:
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Cut insulation material leaving at least 1/4" space on all edges for vinyl to wrap.
The insulation was put on the back of these panels to provide sound deadening and a soft material to lay against the irregular surfaces underneath the panel.
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Cut vinyl material (from JoAnn's Fabrics) 1/2" bigger than panel board cut out:
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Used spray adhesive and applied two good coats in opposite directions to ensure good coverage:
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I trim the corner overlaps to lay flat and then clamp them:
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Installed:
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I also got the windlace installed on the console.
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Now if I could just find enough room to hide that A/C duct up under the dash. :rolleyes:
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PostPosted: Sun Sep 03, 2017 1:17 pm
As always you are doing a great job. Looking good.

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Installed the front bumper, grille and tilt hood support:
Bumper and Grille.JPG


Hood installed:
Hood Installed.JPG


Buffing out the bed:
Bed Rail Right.JPG

Step Right Rear.JPG

Fender Right Rear 1.JPG


Pictures with flash:
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PostPosted: Mon Sep 11, 2017 12:16 pm
Looking good man, looking really good.



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PostPosted: Thu Sep 14, 2017 10:38 am
Hey Buddy
The Truck is looking FANTASTIC betcha cant wait till its gone!!

I started with the first edition "Automotive Upholstery Handbook" then got "Custom auto Interiors" both written by by Don Taylor & Ron Magnus they have since written more how too books.
http://www.ronmangusinteriors.com/books ... tions.html

here is a web sight has a forum as well some online how to stuff plus.
sells the original Automotive Upholstery Handbook on his web sight I didn't see it on Rons web sight.
http://www.upholster.com/auto/auto-trim.htm

I bought there first book and a good used industrial sewing machine years ago I am still looking for a newer machine but My original keeps on going for as much as I use it I am stuck with it but I still want a newer machine. I started with a very old industrial walking foot machine that I paid $300 bucks for with a table and motor I have had to have it serviced a couple of times but its cheaper than the one I want.

The book if you don't have them teach the basic's to advanced techniques, at least there first book does and when I say basic I mean even how to thread your machine and how to sew with it in an easy to follow format making a throw pillow then seat covers door panels Visors carpets etc. then Vynal tops and convertible tops even custom made ones.
They gave me the courage to tackle all my own projects that's for sure I highly recommend them there are many many others out there but are the ones I like the most.

Back in the day when I only knew how to do engine and transmission suspension and brake work I branched off into doing interior stuff then I got into painting and after that I did a couple ok paint jobs then I found this place and have been hanging out here ever since. I like to think I am a true Jack of all trades master of none! well maybe one?

The only thing I do really well is fixing things like this
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAJNoJvpftY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cEgiqCZLJqQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eyUY3HVek5Q
Still gets my heart rate up and puts a smile on my mug LOVE the Heavy metal!

Next time you buy a Ticket on an airline who flys Anything but a Boeing think about these next few short but very cool videos and know this fact "Boeing is the ONLY aircraft mfg in the world who tests too total destruction of the wing, air frame and Power plants"
Just to know how strong it really is and how much it can really take in service and to know what to do and what too look at when _____ Happens?
Wing implodes at exact point engineers predict it would at 154 G's
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rak2HldVp9M
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TH9k9fWaFrs
Engine tested till totally destroyed and it still keeps running at full power triple red line all the while still making over 121,000 lbs thrust!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jTKfFxwpbUU

Just incredible engineering and support
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