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JohnC · 08-13-2009, 08:00 AM

That would look pretty cool. Really dress it up.

Keith Seymore · 08-20-2009, 06:43 AM

I took the last week off from working on the truck; it was Woodward Dream cruise week plus I had some family socializing to do - but - last night I was able to get back outside and painted the cab back (on the inside of the cab):

Looks like I didn't have a good "before" pic; these are the "after" pictures (in case that's not obvious) -

JohnC · 08-20-2009, 07:40 AM

Looks good Keith. I was beginning to wonder what happened to you.

Keith Seymore · 08-20-2009, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by JohnC

Looks good Keith. I was beginning to wonder what happened to you.

Busy, busy, busy....

I'm ready to start on the IP and kick panels in the interior and still need to do something with the box. Plus - I've been a little distracted mounting a trailer hitch on the Grand Prix (...I saw a setup at the Dream Cruise I liked and so I have been motivated to get that going...).

K

*BGRAFX* · 08-20-2009, 08:18 AM

Hey Keith, My 91 Suburban (red like your truck) as a Michigan plant sticker on the door. So thank you and the gm crew for building my kid hauler.

SBTork · 08-20-2009, 09:34 AM

Looks good keith. So what are those stainless screws for towards the window?

87Bob · 08-20-2009, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by SBTork

Looks good keith. So what are those stainless screws for towards the window?

I was wondering the same thig?

Keith Seymore · 08-20-2009, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SBTork

Looks good keith. So what are those stainless screws for towards the window?

Plugging the holes...

Grandpa had a gun rack back there.

K

SBTork · 08-20-2009, 12:07 PM

ahh, that makes sense

3r!c84 · 08-20-2009, 12:14 PM

nice i see u never put in a bedliner

Keith Seymore · 08-20-2009, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by 3r!c84

nice i see u never put in a bedliner

I'm working on that too, but I'm leaning towards either a DIY spray in or plain ol' rustoleum.

So basically the list is:

a) Truck interior
b) Pickup box
c) Grand Prix trailer hitch
d) everything else...

K

3r!c84 · 08-20-2009, 02:12 PM

nice.the guy that had my truck last did it in like a paint kinda bedliner,and now its falling all apart chiping and stuff.and its not out in the sun it got a soft top over it.

87Bob · 08-20-2009, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by 3r!c84

nice.the guy that had my truck last did it in like a paint kinda bedliner,and now its falling all apart chiping and stuff.and its not out in the sun it got a soft top over it.

I think they all do that eventually. Mine hase a Rino linng in it and you can grab a corner and pull big sheets off. Once my truck gets painted I'm going to get it redone. Even though it is now comming off it sure protected the bed. Once I get it redone I'll probably put a bed mat in it as well.

**oldwagon** · 08-20-2009, 07:53 PM

Keith, luv reading history like that! Also enjoyed the other GM products in the pics. The trailer behind your truck is really great!

Welcome to the board!

Keith Seymore · 08-22-2009, 03:13 PM

Makin' some more headway...

Here's the bottom of the dash painted and the kick panels painted (and the kickpanel plastic cleaned up):

Also got the pedals painted black and new pads installed:

Keith Seymore · 08-22-2009, 03:15 PM

Got the IP top pad installed:

I repainted the silver around the outside of that trim piece, as well as taking the vents completely apart, wiping them all down and spraying the outside of the vent argent silver.

and the cluster bezel installed:

The cluster bezel is pretty much untouched other than a thorough cleaning and painting the vent as described above.

Keith Seymore · 08-22-2009, 03:18 PM

Since I'm here, I wanted to make a couple more observations about the ash tray. While I had it out (...again...) I installed new springs and bumpers. I was not able to find springs specifically for '73 - '87 in the catalogs, so I ordered some for '88 and up. They seemed to work fine.

Also - a 1" socket is a nice fit for those of you who would like your cigarette lighter nice and tight:

I'm heading back outside to see what I can do about that floormat!

K

sjreno · 08-22-2009, 03:37 PM

I love your idea with painting the silver on the bezel and vents! I see you have a pickup box on the list. Im assuming a tool box for the bed? I have a diamond plated one f/s, cheap. $75 if youre interested.

SBTork · 08-22-2009, 05:42 PM

Looking good Keith. Your truck is really one of a kind. Those gauges look great, i'd like to find a set like that with the tach and the small fuel gauge. A V6, 4 speed OD manual trans, A/C, cruise, pulse wipers. I have not seen anything even close to that. My '82 had a inline 6 and the same trans but that was it, nothing else. Your truck is damn cool in my book

menace121978 · 08-23-2009, 12:32 AM

really nice job Keith! love the detail... everything from the pedals to the vents looks awesome. just like new!!

3r!c84 · 08-23-2009, 11:45 AM

its cool what a lil time and paint can do

JohnC · 08-25-2009, 09:23 AM

Looks good Keith. Keep the updates coming.

Moostifer · 08-25-2009, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Keith Seymore

Got the IP top pad installed:

and the cluster bezel installed:

The cluster bezel is pretty much untouched other than a thorough cleaning and painting the vent as described above.

that small gauge in the bottom left... is the needle broke? mine has never been all the way over to the right like that

Keith Seymore · 08-25-2009, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Moostifer

that small gauge in the bottom left... is the needle broke? mine has never been all the way over to the right like that

LOL! No, it's a 16 gallon tank, so you only need about 12 gallons before the needle does that...

JohnC · 08-25-2009, 03:11 PM

I just now noticed that it had a factory tach in it. Very nice.

08-13-2009, 08:00 AM	#226
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: Intro from an old Assembly Plant guy That would look pretty cool. Really dress it up.

08-20-2009, 06:43 AM	#227
Keith Seymore Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Motor City Posts: 9,149	Re: Intro from an old Assembly Plant guy I took the last week off from working on the truck; it was Woodward Dream cruise week plus I had some family socializing to do - but - last night I was able to get back outside and painted the cab back (on the inside of the cab): Looks like I didn't have a good "before" pic; these are the "after" pictures (in case that's not obvious) - __________________ Chevrolet Flint Assembly 1979-1986 GM Full Size Truck Engineering 1986 - 2019 Intro from an Old Assembly Guy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342926 My Pontiac story: http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...d.php?t=560524 Chevelle intro: http://www.superchevy.com/features/s...hevy-chevelle/ Last edited by Keith Seymore; 02-19-2018 at 10:47 AM.

08-20-2009, 07:40 AM	#228
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: Intro from an old Assembly Plant guy Looks good Keith. I was beginning to wonder what happened to you.

08-20-2009, 08:18 AM	#230
BGRAFX Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: kansas city Ks Posts: 1,970	Re: Intro from an old Assembly Plant guy Hey Keith, My 91 Suburban (red like your truck) as a Michigan plant sticker on the door. So thank you and the gm crew for building my kid hauler.

08-20-2009, 09:34 AM	#231
SBTork Garage wrench Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaCrosse, WI Posts: 1,856	Re: Intro from an old Assembly Plant guy Looks good keith. So what are those stainless screws for towards the window? __________________ -Adam 90 V1500 GMC Suburban 350/700R4/NP241..... 01 Saturn SL1 stock DD.....

08-20-2009, 12:07 PM	#234
SBTork Garage wrench Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaCrosse, WI Posts: 1,856	Re: Intro from an old Assembly Plant guy ahh, that makes sense __________________ -Adam 90 V1500 GMC Suburban 350/700R4/NP241..... 01 Saturn SL1 stock DD.....

08-20-2009, 12:14 PM	#235
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: Intro from an old Assembly Plant guy nice i see u never put in a bedliner __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

08-20-2009, 02:12 PM	#237
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: Intro from an old Assembly Plant guy nice.the guy that had my truck last did it in like a paint kinda bedliner,and now its falling all apart chiping and stuff.and its not out in the sun it got a soft top over it. __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

08-20-2009, 07:53 PM	#239
oldwagon Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Mulvane, Ks. Posts: 754	Re: Intro from an old Assembly Plant guy Keith, luv reading history like that! Also enjoyed the other GM products in the pics. The trailer behind your truck is really great! Welcome to the board!

08-22-2009, 03:13 PM	#240
Keith Seymore Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Motor City Posts: 9,149	Re: Intro from an old Assembly Plant guy Makin' some more headway... Here's the bottom of the dash painted and the kick panels painted (and the kickpanel plastic cleaned up): Also got the pedals painted black and new pads installed: __________________ Chevrolet Flint Assembly 1979-1986 GM Full Size Truck Engineering 1986 - 2019 Intro from an Old Assembly Guy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342926 My Pontiac story: http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...d.php?t=560524 Chevelle intro: http://www.superchevy.com/features/s...hevy-chevelle/ Last edited by Keith Seymore; 02-19-2018 at 10:47 AM.

08-22-2009, 03:15 PM	#241
Keith Seymore Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Motor City Posts: 9,149	Re: Intro from an old Assembly Plant guy Got the IP top pad installed: I repainted the silver around the outside of that trim piece, as well as taking the vents completely apart, wiping them all down and spraying the outside of the vent argent silver. and the cluster bezel installed: The cluster bezel is pretty much untouched other than a thorough cleaning and painting the vent as described above. __________________ Chevrolet Flint Assembly 1979-1986 GM Full Size Truck Engineering 1986 - 2019 Intro from an Old Assembly Guy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342926 My Pontiac story: http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...d.php?t=560524 Chevelle intro: http://www.superchevy.com/features/s...hevy-chevelle/ Last edited by Keith Seymore; 02-19-2018 at 10:48 AM.

08-22-2009, 03:18 PM	#242
Keith Seymore Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Motor City Posts: 9,149	Re: Intro from an old Assembly Plant guy Since I'm here, I wanted to make a couple more observations about the ash tray. While I had it out (...again...) I installed new springs and bumpers. I was not able to find springs specifically for '73 - '87 in the catalogs, so I ordered some for '88 and up. They seemed to work fine. Also - a 1" socket is a nice fit for those of you who would like your cigarette lighter nice and tight: I'm heading back outside to see what I can do about that floormat! K __________________ Chevrolet Flint Assembly 1979-1986 GM Full Size Truck Engineering 1986 - 2019 Intro from an Old Assembly Guy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342926 My Pontiac story: http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...d.php?t=560524 Chevelle intro: http://www.superchevy.com/features/s...hevy-chevelle/ Last edited by Keith Seymore; 02-19-2018 at 10:49 AM.

08-22-2009, 03:37 PM	#243
sjreno Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: central jersey Posts: 55	Re: Intro from an old Assembly Plant guy I love your idea with painting the silver on the bezel and vents! I see you have a pickup box on the list. Im assuming a tool box for the bed? I have a diamond plated one f/s, cheap. $75 if youre interested.

08-22-2009, 05:42 PM	#244
SBTork Garage wrench Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaCrosse, WI Posts: 1,856	Re: Intro from an old Assembly Plant guy Looking good Keith. Your truck is really one of a kind. Those gauges look great, i'd like to find a set like that with the tach and the small fuel gauge. A V6, 4 speed OD manual trans, A/C, cruise, pulse wipers. I have not seen anything even close to that. My '82 had a inline 6 and the same trans but that was it, nothing else. Your truck is damn cool in my book __________________ -Adam 90 V1500 GMC Suburban 350/700R4/NP241..... 01 Saturn SL1 stock DD.....

08-23-2009, 12:32 AM	#245
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Intro from an old Assembly Plant guy really nice job Keith! love the detail... everything from the pedals to the vents looks awesome. just like new!! __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list



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08-23-2009, 11:45 AM	#246
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: Intro from an old Assembly Plant guy its cool what a lil time and paint can do __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

08-25-2009, 09:23 AM	#247
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: Intro from an old Assembly Plant guy Looks good Keith. Keep the updates coming.

08-25-2009, 03:11 PM	#250
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: Intro from an old Assembly Plant guy I just now noticed that it had a factory tach in it. Very nice.

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