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1985-GMC · 01-23-2012, 12:23 AM

Very nice work on the truck! Do you still have the old steel wheels and caps that were on it, looks like 9.75x16.5 camper special wheels?

75gmc454 · 01-23-2012, 12:30 AM

Great truck and the work looks great. I love the 73 GMC's. In the pics from the 70's it looked like the truck had the tool storage box on the drivers side. Most of the time it is rusted away though!!

evowerks · 01-23-2012, 01:00 AM

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Originally Posted by 1985-GMC

Very nice work on the truck! Do you still have the old steel wheels and caps that were on it, looks like 9.75x16.5 camper special wheels?

I wish I did....I sold 4 of the 5 wheels that I had, and my father threw the hub caps out back in the 80's. ( I could have strangled him!)

I've thought about putting that type of rim back on....especially since there doesn’t seem to be many after market wheels that I like.

1985-GMC · 01-23-2012, 01:08 AM

You should do it! Search for "camper special" on craigslist and you'll find trucks with them still on the rear.

evowerks · 01-23-2012, 01:22 AM

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Originally Posted by 75gmc454

Great truck and the work looks great. I love the 73 GMC's. In the pics from the 70's it looked like the truck had the tool storage box on the drivers side. Most of the time it is rusted away though!!

Thanks

It did have the tool box in the original bed. The toolbox door rotted out twice and In 1986 the wheel wells on the bed were in bad shape.

I found a local Chevy dealer that had just finished setting up a coffee truck and had a spare bed setting around.

So I scored a brand new bed for $400.

evowerks · 01-23-2012, 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by 1985-GMC

You should do it! Search for "camper special" on craigslist and you'll find trucks with them still on the rear.

It's definitely an option.

Just checked out your build....Nice work!

1985-GMC · 01-23-2012, 10:17 PM

Thanks man, I hope it comes out as nice as yours! I need to get back on it..

evowerks · 01-26-2012, 09:54 PM

After checking out a post on TAILGATE BANDS, I was inspired to dig up my original.

Looks like I'm going to make the nessesary modifications to make it work on the '86 gate.

The chrome on the GMC letters is still in mint shape. I guess that says something for the plating process back then.

trout · 01-30-2012, 02:42 PM

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Fresh pic of interior...getting ready to work on the engine next

i know this is ol but were did you ge those door panels from in such good shape with the wood grain i been trying yo find some for my 76

glimmertwin01 · 01-30-2012, 05:08 PM

that thing is Badd A ZZ!!!!! i love it.... 73-74 GMCs have the best grille and emblems.. love the wide factory steelies Old GMC K20's are like finding 5 hens teeth... But i covet one with a 350/ 465/ 205 combo... in the sierra grande trim like yours (same as cheyene) love the fake wood... and nice to see you have the old school loop carpet. SAWEEEEEEEEET!

evowerks · 01-30-2012, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by trout

i know this is ol but were did you ge those door panels from in such good shape with the wood grain i been trying yo find some for my 76

They're actually the original panels for that truck with a little bit of resto work.

trout · 01-30-2012, 09:41 PM

can you tell me how you did that? they look amazing

evowerks · 01-30-2012, 09:58 PM

I disassembled the panels, cleaned the wood grain with paint thinner, then Pledge. Cleaned the main panels, then sprayed them with SEM color coat. I was lucky that all the woodgrain in the truck was in descent shape. I'm pretty sure that you can't get them aftermarket

Restrorob · 01-30-2012, 10:12 PM

Holy moly evowerks, This is a hellava build right here !!!

Adds new meaning to the word inspiration.

Awesome job !

evowerks · 01-30-2012, 10:42 PM

Thanks....there are a lot of talented guys on this site.....it's nice to be welcomed and recognized here !!

glimmertwin01 · 01-31-2012, 08:51 AM

my 74 has the "avocado" interior like that.... i cant find SEM in the correct color, thankfully they arent bad

evowerks · 02-12-2012, 12:37 PM

A couple of quick progress pics

Back from the sandblaster.
And
Shot in with etching primer.

X Baldwin Motion · 02-12-2012, 03:52 PM

really nice work, love the photo updates.

scotto0609 · 02-12-2012, 04:36 PM

Where did you get it blasted and if you dont mind how much?

madcow75 · 02-12-2012, 04:51 PM

Did you find any mystery damage or was it perfect once blasted. Once blasted I am sure there would be a mystery somewhere. Doing a very nice thorough job. I am sure this build is inspireing alot of people.

evowerks · 02-12-2012, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by X Baldwin Motion

really nice work, love the photo updates.

Thanks

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Originally Posted by scotto0609

Where did you get it blasted and if you dont mind how much?

A friend did it.....usually to have a cab, bed, or frame done it will run about 200 (NY prices)

evowerks · 02-12-2012, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by madcow75

Did you find any mystery damage or was it perfect once blasted. Once blasted I am sure there would be a mystery somewhere. Doing a very nice thorough job. I am sure this build is inspireing alot of people.

No surprises, I bought the bed new in 1986...[explanation in post #80]

1BadAction · 02-12-2012, 08:30 PM

When you blast the cab, how do you handle the windows, or are the trucks already stripped down? I'm looking into media blasting the top half of my burb in prep for paint, but it'll be done only on the outside, not in the door jambs or interior.

evowerks · 02-12-2012, 08:49 PM

If you do media blasting or soda blasting you don't need to be concerned about your glass or chrome.

1985-GMC · 02-13-2012, 12:08 AM

Man that looks nice!

I wish I could find somewhere near me to get stuff sandblasted for cheap like that!

01-23-2012, 12:23 AM	#76
1985-GMC Chevy Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canyon Lake Texas Posts: 2,024	Re: 1973 Gmc Cab Rebuild Very nice work on the truck! Do you still have the old steel wheels and caps that were on it, looks like 9.75x16.5 camper special wheels? __________________ Tony 1985 GMC K2500 restoration Project: Rust, White & Blue 1989 Chevy R3500 CC Cummins & 4X4 swap some day... 1989 Burb (D60, 14BFF, 12V, NV4500, NP205, 37" tires in progress)

01-23-2012, 12:30 AM	#77
75gmc454 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: MS Posts: 479	Re: 1973 Gmc Cab Rebuild Great truck and the work looks great. I love the 73 GMC's. In the pics from the 70's it looked like the truck had the tool storage box on the drivers side. Most of the time it is rusted away though!!

01-23-2012, 01:08 AM	#79
1985-GMC Chevy Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canyon Lake Texas Posts: 2,024	Re: 1973 Gmc Cab Rebuild You should do it! Search for "camper special" on craigslist and you'll find trucks with them still on the rear. __________________ Tony 1985 GMC K2500 restoration Project: Rust, White & Blue 1989 Chevy R3500 CC Cummins & 4X4 swap some day... 1989 Burb (D60, 14BFF, 12V, NV4500, NP205, 37" tires in progress)

01-23-2012, 10:17 PM	#82
1985-GMC Chevy Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canyon Lake Texas Posts: 2,024	Re: 1973 Gmc Cab Rebuild Thanks man, I hope it comes out as nice as yours! I need to get back on it.. __________________ Tony 1985 GMC K2500 restoration Project: Rust, White & Blue 1989 Chevy R3500 CC Cummins & 4X4 swap some day... 1989 Burb (D60, 14BFF, 12V, NV4500, NP205, 37" tires in progress)

01-26-2012, 09:54 PM	#83
evowerks Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Northport LI,NY Posts: 161	Re: 1973 Gmc Cab Rebuild After checking out a post on TAILGATE BANDS, I was inspired to dig up my original. Looks like I'm going to make the nessesary modifications to make it work on the '86 gate. The chrome on the GMC letters is still in mint shape. I guess that says something for the plating process back then. Attached Images __________________ "TRUCKS ARE WHAT WE'RE ALL ABOUT" 69 C-30 flatbed/dump on a '88 P30 chassis 70 C-30 Cab & Chassis http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=291544 67 GMC Camper Cruiser cab 73 Gmc K25 Sierra Grande BUILD THREAD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=291276

01-30-2012, 05:08 PM	#85
glimmertwin01 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Rochester NY Posts: 1,022	Re: 1973 Gmc Cab Rebuild that thing is Badd A ZZ!!!!! i love it.... 73-74 GMCs have the best grille and emblems.. love the wide factory steelies Old GMC K20's are like finding 5 hens teeth... But i covet one with a 350/ 465/ 205 combo... in the sierra grande trim like yours (same as cheyene) love the fake wood... and nice to see you have the old school loop carpet. SAWEEEEEEEEET! __________________ 67/68 K/20 "The BEAST" 68 K15 V6 LWB. 73 K20 GMC Burb "The Bomber" 74 K/5 74 K20 Custom Deluxe 86 K10 Shorty 92 K2500 Burb 95 K2500 GMC Life is what you make it Live each day like it was your last Old GM Trucks never go out of style

01-30-2012, 09:41 PM	#87
trout Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: lexington, SC Posts: 1,276	Re: 1973 Gmc Cab Rebuild can you tell me how you did that? they look amazing __________________ Edited by staff

01-30-2012, 09:58 PM	#88
evowerks Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Northport LI,NY Posts: 161	Re: 1973 Gmc Cab Rebuild I disassembled the panels, cleaned the wood grain with paint thinner, then Pledge. Cleaned the main panels, then sprayed them with SEM color coat. I was lucky that all the woodgrain in the truck was in descent shape. I'm pretty sure that you can't get them aftermarket __________________ "TRUCKS ARE WHAT WE'RE ALL ABOUT" 69 C-30 flatbed/dump on a '88 P30 chassis 70 C-30 Cab & Chassis http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=291544 67 GMC Camper Cruiser cab 73 Gmc K25 Sierra Grande BUILD THREAD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=291276

01-30-2012, 10:12 PM	#89
Restrorob The One And Only !!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hole in the woods Florida Posts: 4,567	Re: 1973 Gmc Cab Rebuild Holy moly evowerks, This is a hellava build right here !!! Adds new meaning to the word inspiration. Awesome job ! __________________ 93 Jeep XJ 88 Buick La Sabra Toys; 88 TA-GTA in the works.... 97 GMC Ext. Cab 502 Crate 5 Spd......Sucks Gas But Haulz Azz ! The primary function of an Engineer is to make it difficult for the Fabricator and impossible for the Mechanic. *"Why go out preserved when you can go out beat up, worn out, sliding in sideways screaming, Holy Sh!t What A Ride" !!!*

01-30-2012, 10:42 PM	#90
evowerks Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Northport LI,NY Posts: 161	Re: 1973 Gmc Cab Rebuild Thanks....there are a lot of talented guys on this site.....it's nice to be welcomed and recognized here !! __________________ "TRUCKS ARE WHAT WE'RE ALL ABOUT" 69 C-30 flatbed/dump on a '88 P30 chassis 70 C-30 Cab & Chassis http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=291544 67 GMC Camper Cruiser cab 73 Gmc K25 Sierra Grande BUILD THREAD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=291276

01-31-2012, 08:51 AM	#91
glimmertwin01 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Rochester NY Posts: 1,022	Re: 1973 Gmc Cab Rebuild my 74 has the "avocado" interior like that.... i cant find SEM in the correct color, thankfully they arent bad __________________ 67/68 K/20 "The BEAST" 68 K15 V6 LWB. 73 K20 GMC Burb "The Bomber" 74 K/5 74 K20 Custom Deluxe 86 K10 Shorty 92 K2500 Burb 95 K2500 GMC Life is what you make it Live each day like it was your last Old GM Trucks never go out of style

02-12-2012, 12:37 PM	#92
evowerks Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Northport LI,NY Posts: 161	Re: 1973 Gmc Cab Rebuild A couple of quick progress pics Back from the sandblaster. And Shot in with etching primer. Attached Images __________________ "TRUCKS ARE WHAT WE'RE ALL ABOUT" 69 C-30 flatbed/dump on a '88 P30 chassis 70 C-30 Cab & Chassis http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=291544 67 GMC Camper Cruiser cab 73 Gmc K25 Sierra Grande BUILD THREAD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=291276

02-12-2012, 03:52 PM	#93
X Baldwin Motion Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Sag Harbor NY Posts: 103	Re: 1973 Gmc Cab Rebuild really nice work, love the photo updates. __________________ 1985 Custom Deluxe long bed 305 3 on tree 2015 Silverado "Great White"1987 K20 dump and plow 1968 K20 327 long bed 4spd big blue 68K20 SuburPan 4spd 79C30 L96 6L90e 86 K10 plow

02-12-2012, 04:36 PM	#94
scotto0609 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: new york Posts: 226	Re: 1973 Gmc Cab Rebuild Where did you get it blasted and if you dont mind how much?

02-12-2012, 04:51 PM	#95
madcow75 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Fort Erie , Ontario Posts: 525	Re: 1973 Gmc Cab Rebuild Did you find any mystery damage or was it perfect once blasted. Once blasted I am sure there would be a mystery somewhere. Doing a very nice thorough job. I am sure this build is inspireing alot of people.



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02-12-2012, 08:30 PM	#98
1BadAction Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 160	Re: 1973 Gmc Cab Rebuild When you blast the cab, how do you handle the windows, or are the trucks already stripped down? I'm looking into media blasting the top half of my burb in prep for paint, but it'll be done only on the outside, not in the door jambs or interior. __________________ 2010 Basalt Black Porsche Cayenne GTS - Daily driver 1991 2500 Suburban, Black - 454/80E tow monster, soon to go under the knife... Again. 1979 16' Action Marine/"Johnny Cash" Merc Bridgeport Champ Motor - Metalflake Maniac

02-12-2012, 08:49 PM	#99
evowerks Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Northport LI,NY Posts: 161	Re: 1973 Gmc Cab Rebuild If you do media blasting or soda blasting you don't need to be concerned about your glass or chrome. __________________ "TRUCKS ARE WHAT WE'RE ALL ABOUT" 69 C-30 flatbed/dump on a '88 P30 chassis 70 C-30 Cab & Chassis http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=291544 67 GMC Camper Cruiser cab 73 Gmc K25 Sierra Grande BUILD THREAD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=291276

02-13-2012, 12:08 AM	#100
1985-GMC Chevy Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canyon Lake Texas Posts: 2,024	Re: 1973 Gmc Cab Rebuild Man that looks nice! I wish I could find somewhere near me to get stuff sandblasted for cheap like that! __________________ Tony 1985 GMC K2500 restoration Project: Rust, White & Blue 1989 Chevy R3500 CC Cummins & 4X4 swap some day... 1989 Burb (D60, 14BFF, 12V, NV4500, NP205, 37" tires in progress)

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