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SpeedyDV

Junior Member
Joined
Feb 27, 2023
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13
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Location
San Antonio, Texas
First Name
William
Truck Year
1983
Truck Model
C20
Engine Size
350
It’s sort of like cleaning out the garage. Get everything completely out so you have a clean slate to work with. Instead of all your junk in the driveway, fill up the truck bed with the interior parts. Then clean it up really good with a vacuum and broom, it will gross you out what’s been under the seat - stay calm. Load the new parts back up. My seat foam was in good shape so I installed a saddle blanket cover but with the seat removed, I was able to secure it really well. I ordered the complete plastic trim set. I also had the paint made but i ended up not using the paint because I liked the black color on the trim. New carpet went in easy, you have to trim a little for it to fit. I glued a crappy but overly expensive ($200 with shipping ) dash cover which looks good from a few feet away but the fit and finish is crummy. I wish I would have ponied up ($400-$500) for a complete dash pad replacement. It takes a while to get everything situated but in the end the results will make you want to spend time in the truck. I’m a huge fan of exterior patina and so that will never get redone but having a brand new interior is very cool.
Yeah, I have been pulling everything out as I have time. I have been using a wire wheel and my drill. Oddly enough, the wire wheel was found in the truck while cleaning it out haha. Anyway, for now to save I am just going to redo the dash pad. I am confident I can make it look better than it does now. It will be a slow process, but I will post pics as I begin to make notable progress. Thanks for the info.
 

Rmangrum

Junior Member
Joined
Mar 15, 2020
Posts
11
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27
Location
Bentonville AR
First Name
Rick
Truck Year
74
Truck Model
C10
Engine Size
350
It is a journey!
Strip down to metal.
Spray paint where possible.
Replace everything!
It will take time and $ but you will be very happy with as much new as possible.
 

My78truck

'Ol Holly
Joined
Apr 7, 2019
Posts
307
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260
Location
Virginia
First Name
Becky
Truck Year
1978
Truck Model
C10 Silverado
Engine Size
5.7L
Walked that path like 2 years ago. It is a true labor of love. Take your time, have lots of patience and enjoy the end result. I still cannot believe I totally re-did mine top to bottom all by my little lonesome.
 

Jeff Lewis

Member
Joined
Aug 2, 2019
Posts
47
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48
Location
Missouri
First Name
Jeff
Truck Year
1986
Truck Model
Silverado
Engine Size
3.2
Time and money.
 

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