Lost something...

[Tuteuk]

Well I bit the bullet.....

Shaved off a handle.....Kinda went like this....My buds came over and tacked in the plate....then bondoman took over...LOL
It always seems to start out yuccky looking...LOL

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u56/tuteuk/truck/outside/shave1.jpg
Then after ohhh 2-3 hours of sheer bliss...Sanding is such fun...LOL
http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u56/tuteuk/truck/outside/shavemiddle1.jpg

Then finally a light at the end of the tunnel
http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u56/tuteuk/truck/outside/shavemostlydone.jpg

I'm gonna wetsand it again...just to be sure.
But hows that for a guy who has never even smelt bondo before...nevermind used it..LOL

[Hammer Head]

ooOOo.. looks nice!

[Mikz86TA]

sweet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[mrmidnight]

Awesome!!!!

[Slaymanic]

I love no shine =]

[Tuteuk]

I love no shine =]


yeah me too hot rod flatzzzz....FTW!!!...:)

[87wildside]

yeah me too hot rod flatzzzz....FTW!!!...:)You have been hanging out to much on the other forum.....FTW...haha.

Damn nice job. Do you have door poppers yet or are you reaching in from the other side of the truck? ;)

[droopy89]

hey, im gonna do this, when i have a day off work and school

[firefighter]

noice!








but did you figure out how to open the door yet? lol

[Chrisvich]

At least you got it done without rippling the doors. Looks good. You put that drop kit on yet?

[Slaymanic]

You have been hanging out to much on the other forum.....FTW...haha.

Damn nice job. Do you have door poppers yet or are you reaching in from the other side of the truck? ;)

Hey now I wanted my license plate to say S10FTW

[87wildside]

haha

[TreasonAgainstCaesar]

ok, ok... I had to look it up. FTW = For the win?

[87wildside]

LMAO

[87wildside]

Even funnier

F.T.W. means **** The World. Its often used by the lower class of youth. Its used by people pist off about society, pist about the way things are today. Angry about whatever it may be. F.T.W. is simply stating how a person may feel about the world.

[Tuteuk]

OK...no drop kit in yet....waiting to get my floor welded.....and yes MY AVS kit for the doors is installed on one side anyways...And yes the electronics will open both doors once it is installed...:) And yes my poppers push the door open excellent....Now.....it finish the tweeter pods...lol

[Tuteuk]

For those who would like to see what poppers and such I used..Here is a little info

I exclusivly use parts from AVS in California...Why ....cause of the easy of use and excellent customer service.....

Here are a few pics to explain
http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u56/tuteuk/truck/outside/IM001356.jpg
look at that....one piece frame that bolts right onto the factory latch, no drilling required
http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u56/tuteuk/truck/outside/IM001357.jpg
The acuatator will wire to any alarm system on the planet, and due to the design, you will never lock your doors again, but if you shave the handles...is the lock that important..LOL...This design also needs no trimming or special fitment to go back into the door..
http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u56/tuteuk/truck/outside/IM001352.jpg
Fits right behind the window track....:)
http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u56/tuteuk/truck/outside/IM001353.jpg

And I can still use my factory handle for the inside...:)
http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u56/tuteuk/truck/outside/IM001355.jpg

And as a bonus I got my poppers for free...:) and AVS gives you a $20 gift card for every 100.00 you spend...Customer appreciation. Gotta love that...:)
http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u56/tuteuk/truck/outside/IM001359.jpg

[87wildside]

Those are by far the nicest setup out.

[Mikz86TA]

Nice parts. Looks like Harada actuators. Is that to unlock it or does that pull the handle rod and use its spring to return it?

[Tuteuk]

Nice parts. Looks like Harada actuators. Is that to unlock it or does that pull the handle rod and use its spring to return it?

The cable you see attaches to the handle bar on the latch mech...And yes the spring resets the latch.....also..when you pull the lock bar down...into the unlocked postion, it lines up with one of the holes in the frame, a nut and bolt goes though this to make it impossible to lock the door...so you will never lock your keys inside again...:)

But if you choose to keep your keyhole and hardware, you could cut off this tab and not damage the unit so it will still open the door...

It is by far the nicest and easiest to install I have ever seen..

I have only installed one side...when I do the other side I will post up a how to...It is so easy it is not funny...

[TreasonAgainstCaesar]

This isn't the kinda thing I would do, but I do like the like look--good job. Nice poppers, too.

[Tuteuk]

tiny update....

My welder friend is AWOL....so I tried something else while I have to wait for him..:)

So I decided that since I am shaving my doors...My locks are kinda silly...
so I shaved the inside lock button and replaced it with my tweeters.:)
http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u56/tuteuk/truck/inside/IM001308-1.jpg
http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u56/tuteuk/truck/inside/IM001309-1.jpg
http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u56/tuteuk/truck/inside/IM001312.jpg
http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u56/tuteuk/truck/inside/IM001366-1.jpg

And I also got rid of that stupid change pocket on the drivers door...the one just above the window winder...:) and after a bunch of sanding..and swearing....it looks kinda like this now...
http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u56/tuteuk/truck/inside/IM001367.jpg
More to come...

[T Man]

Excelent! What year is that truck?

[Tuteuk]

Excelent! What year is that truck?
Mine's a 1985 "Sport" Std Cab. This was the door panel....


http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u56/tuteuk/truck/1985Driverdoorinside.jpg

[T Man]

I was gonna give you a suggestion on your radio bezel, but you have the wrong dash.

[87wildside]

Very impressed!I was gonna give you a suggestion on your radio bezel, but you have the wrong dash. I'm selling some similar to what you did.

[T Man]

How much? The tab at the bottom left broke and I dont reallly want to take the time to make another one

[Tuteuk]

I was gonna give you a suggestion on your radio bezel, but you have the wrong dash.

yeah story of my life..LOL, my center looks like this..:)


http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u56/tuteuk/truck/1985centerdash.jpg

ok I lied...right now it looks like this....

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u56/tuteuk/The%20Moootivation/Heater%20Control%20Relocate/DashOpening.jpg

[Tuteuk]

Bored Bovine......The internet full of images...and my trusty Dremel with diamond bits.....YippeeMooooooo!!!!!

The result:

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u56/tuteuk/Glass%20Work/DriverDoorFinish.jpg
http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u56/tuteuk/Glass%20Work/wolfheadonly.jpg

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u56/tuteuk/Glass%20Work/dragondriversside.jpg

[Tuteuk]

OK I gotta tell somebody....LOL...
My new shifter arrived today....Any comments..:)

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u56/tuteuk/truck/ideas/IM001383.jpg
http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u56/tuteuk/truck/ideas/IM001378.jpg
http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u56/tuteuk/truck/ideas/IM001381.jpg
:cowsleep:

[Mikz86TA]

Ummm...Is that a concealed wepon violation? hehehe

[87wildside]

At first I thought it was a sex toy...lmao. Thing about that every time you shift.

[Tuteuk]

Ummm...Is that a concealed wepon violation? hehehe

heheh...I hope not...but since it is going to be attached..I don't think so...

[Tuteuk]

Yes installed...:)
I like it....:)


http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u56/tuteuk/truck/ideas/IM001385.jpg

[Mikz86TA]

Hows the rest of that interior...GONE!! hehehehe That shifter is crazy looking man! Cool

[Tuteuk]

Hows the rest of that interior...GONE!! hehehehe That shifter is crazy looking man! Cool

Yeah I am waiting on a buddy to come weld a floor for me..:( then I get to put it all back in...But I need a 10 inch video screen first..:)

[Tuteuk]

Hows the rest of that interior...GONE!! hehehehe That shifter is crazy looking man! Cool

WELL BUDS!!..It now kinda looks like this..:)

From This....
http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u56/tuteuk/truck/inside/driversdoorstrip.jpg

To This...:)

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u56/tuteuk/truck/inside/DSC00293.jpg

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u56/tuteuk/truck/inside/DSC00292.jpg

[boxcarracer963]

that looks good, I like it

[bespurcell]

Nice work. I really like your glasswork.

[Tuteuk]

Nice work. I really like your glasswork.

Thanks....It is a small hobby...But I do enjoy it so much...I am working on my coffee table now..couple weeks..I'll post pics...:)

[Snafu'03]

awesome job.. looks great !

moo ? :cowsleep:

[Tuteuk]

Never question..."THE MOO"....http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u56/tuteuk/572e0882.gif

[Snafu'03]

Never question..."THE MOO"....http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u56/tuteuk/572e0882.gif

I never question the Moo! I've been spreading The Moo for over 2and a half years on Medivh server in World of Warcraft, ask my guildmates! hehehe.... so MOO! :cowsleep:

[Mikz86TA]

Not bad. You did black tweed on the main door panel part? Looks like it, but hard to tell with black in a pic.

[Tuteuk]

Not bad. You did black tweed on the main door panel part? Looks like it, but hard to tell with black in a pic.

yes Black Tweed..And it is really nice felt backing and not bad price either I got 10 yards with a 48 inch width for just under 120.00 US...:)

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u56/tuteuk/truck/inside/DSC00293.jpg

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u56/tuteuk/truck/inside/tweedroll.jpg

[dt4ts3]

Looks Good!

[Mikz86TA]

Where did you get the material?
The inset looks very Native American-esque. Looks so much better than all those Gucci and whatever all those handbag materials are. I get tired of seeing those. I like different and unique.

[Tuteuk]

Where did you get the material?

The Tweed Came from:http://www.diyupholsterysupply.com/

They rock..quick shipping to Canada (3 days)
and they take Paypal..:) plus that site has anything you would need to do upholstery, from hog nose pliers to faux Croc and other skins. I will be shopping there again..:)

The native print came from a small shop on Ebay. I find alot of good stuff on there...LOL

The inset looks very Native American-esque. Looks so much better than all those Gucci and whatever all those handbag materials are. I get tired of seeing those. I like different and unique.

Well I feel the ride should reflect the owner....I am Native Indian(Mohawk) and Chinese, So, dragons and other stuff are in my truck as well, (see shifter)

Thank you for the comments and compliments, they help to keep me moootivated in the right direction..:)

[Mikz86TA]

Sure. I know how that goes =)
I remeber your heritage from a prior conversation.
THX for the link. Ill check them out when I get more time.

[Tuteuk]

I never question the Moo! I've been spreading The Moo for over 2and a half years on Medivh server in World of Warcraft, ask my guildmates! hehehe.... so MOO! :cowsleep:


nice.....lol..Spread out the mooness....:)http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u56/tuteuk/icons/MadCow5.gif

[Snafu'03]

nice.....lol..Spread out the mooness....:)http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u56/tuteuk/icons/MadCow5.gif

or in WoW speak...

/moo

*Grïmm moos at Tuteuk*

:cowsleep: :rofl:

[Tuteuk]

or in WoW speak...

/moo

*Grïmm moos at Tuteuk*

:cowsleep: :rofl:

Cool..http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u56/tuteuk/icons/Cow1.pnghttp://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u56/tuteuk/icons/Cow1.png:)http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u56/tuteuk/icons/Cow1.pnghttp://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u56/tuteuk/icons/Cow1.png
Just hiding in the herd....

[Snafu'03]

Cool..http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u56/tuteuk/icons/Cow1.pnghttp://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u56/tuteuk/icons/Cow1.png:)http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u56/tuteuk/icons/Cow1.pnghttp://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u56/tuteuk/icons/Cow1.png
Just hiding in the herd....

hahaha :lol:

[Tuteuk]

Bling...Anybody...LOL


http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u56/tuteuk/truck/Engine%20Stuff/DSC00300.jpg

Now if finding a welder was this easy...

[firefighter]

Cool shiney but....... WTF is it? Second what is that some Government weed in the bag? I've never seen ciggarets come like that but Canada IS different. :p

[87wildside]

It looks like an overflow and a bag of weed to me!

[stealthsuper]

thats good bro. blocking is the key

[hero dave]

i think it looks good!

[Tuteuk]

yes BIllet Overflow Bottle...5 points...

And yes Smokes in a bag, only 15 bucks a carton...:)
Gotta love the reserve...:)

[Tuteuk]

YES!!!, closer and closer, now if I only had a welder...LOL

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u56/tuteuk/truck/inside/DSC00332.jpg

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u56/tuteuk/truck/inside/DSC00333.jpg

[87wildside]

If I was closer I'd weld it every thing up for you.

[Jay_Pollard]

I got a Welder, but it's in Strathroy, and I'm in Hensall..

[Tuteuk]

If I was closer I'd weld it every thing up for you.


Maybe I should give away a all expense paid trip to canada, oh yeah bring your welder...LOL

[87wildside]

If they let me cross the border, hell yeah!

We can smoke some of those baggie cigarettes!

[Tuteuk]

If they let me cross the border, hell yeah!

We can smoke some of those baggie cigarettes!


I got lots of those ciggies...LOL

And I also got these in the mail today...:)

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u56/tuteuk/truck/audio/DSC00339.jpg

And yes the cow just hadda be in the pic..LOL

[bespurcell]

I've actually done some electric work in Stillwater for Stillwater Designs. I used to have 2 12" Kickers back in the day.

[Tuteuk]

Well the Bovine is at it again...LOL

Since my welder is AWOL...I decided to build my sub box...

Now understand..in Cowtopia building anything is kinda like Robin Williams hiring the 3 Stooges to build him a house, using plans drawn up by Mike Holmes on acid..LOL
It all looks good, just do not mind the mess..LOL


I used BassBox Pro Software to help with box design it rocks.. If you are serious about speaker design I would reccomend this software hands down over all the others.

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u56/tuteuk/truck/audio/art-bbxp2.jpg
http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u56/tuteuk/truck/audio/pro-montage.jpg

I am using 4 - 8 inch subs..each sub needs a minumin of 0.4 cu ft of airspace. based on a sealed enclousure design. So 4 would need 1.6 cu ft of air. After plugging in those numbers and subwoofer design specs, the software gave me a basic size dimension to work with..

So off to the local Home Depot we go...yippeeemoo I love shopping..LOL
I purchased 2 half sheets one 1/2 inch and one 3/4 inch..
So now comes the fun part...making the mess...LOL

My final design turned out to be 48 wide, 20 high, 7 inches bottom width, 6 inches top width. These are external dimensions..

First we draw out the design on the MDF...Twice I might add..LOL

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u56/tuteuk/truck/audio/DSC00341.jpg

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u56/tuteuk/truck/audio/DSC00342.jpg

Now the 3 stooges part..LOL I cut out all my pieces in the living room of my house...it only took me 5 hours to vacum up all the dust...LOL Lesson Learned..LOL

Then the Cowtopian Army was called out to help hold back some rowdy cardboard templates.

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u56/tuteuk/truck/audio/DSC00340.jpg

After the dust settled...Pardon the Pun..LOL we started to glue the pieces together..

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u56/tuteuk/truck/audio/DSC00355.jpg

We used PL premium construction adhesive...Cause it Rocks..
http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u56/tuteuk/truck/audio/large.jpg

After 24 hours for the glue to set and cure, We cut out the front slab. And then started to lay out the audio goodies.
And yes I am going to use inch and a half coarse thread screws as well.


http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u56/tuteuk/truck/audio/DSC00356.jpg

I had no clamps to use for this part..so the cowtopian brain kicked in..
http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u56/tuteuk/truck/audio/DSC00361.jpg

It kia looks like this right now..LOL

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u56/tuteuk/truck/audio/DSC00362.jpg

Next Sanding and shaping and tweed details......But that is another story..

[csl2006]

hahaha looks good i like how you have it clamped down with the vaccuum cleaner ;)

[Tuteuk]

hahaha looks good i like how you have it clamped down with the vaccuum cleaner ;)


yes we cows have our way and then there is the right way...LOL:cowsleep:If you look at it..it's 2 vacuum cleaners..LOL

[csl2006]

indeed two vacs a battery and a head! custom work indeed

[bespurcell]

Looks good. Looks like you do things like I do.

[Tuteuk]

I like to say I am able to make it work......No matter the situation..LOL..

[bespurcell]

In my neck of the woods it's called "Southern Engineering".

[SCredneck]

We call it "Redneck Ingenuity":D

[Tuteuk]

OK, Update time..!!!

The bovine has been busy with my personal and truck pursuits..

Well I had to cover the subbox with something, so the Tweed was again called into duty.. Glad I bought 10 yards..LOL

Ok the tools used on this project are:

2 different types of glue..

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u56/tuteuk/truck/audio/DSC00396.jpg

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u56/tuteuk/truck/audio/DSC00405.jpg

Also various other stuff, sharp scissors, a couple one sided razor blades, and my personal fav...a 6 inch drywall spreader.

Now covering the front is easy, cut to size and lay on the spray glue, to both pieces. Then I used the 6 inch to help flatten this surface. make sure your spreader is clean, we do not want to ruin a bunch of Tweed now eh..

OK once you got this done you got material over the edge, you need to trim this to 0.75 of a inch to give you enough to glue to, less and it might fray.

Ok now we break out the contact cement, I love this stufff for it's great holding power over time..it does not break down too easy.

First you have to think about which way you are going to wrap, then spread the glue on 1 inch of the edge to be glued and on the material that is hanging over..
http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u56/tuteuk/truck/audio/DSC00416.jpg

Once the glue has setup, or kinda dried. using a clean hand, fold the edge over to make it stick. when you are done that whole edge it should look like this...

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u56/tuteuk/truck/audio/DSC00403.jpg

but now you say I got to meet at the corners.....so now you have to make a relief cut in this material, kinda like this..

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u56/tuteuk/truck/audio/DSC00407.jpg

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u56/tuteuk/truck/audio/DSC00408.jpg

we make these cuts so that the material does not end up doubled over, and that way it stays flat so when the top goes on to will be flat and smooth not with bulged corners...

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u56/tuteuk/truck/audio/DSC00410.jpg

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u56/tuteuk/truck/audio/DSC00411.jpg

OK so we cut out the holes and we got the front covered...Now on to the sides. In order for the edge to be clean and smooth we had to first fold us a nice clean edge.
So more contact cement was used for this, and we had to call out the Cowtopian army to help.

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u56/tuteuk/truck/audio/DSC00392.jpg

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u56/tuteuk/truck/audio/DSC00391.jpg

Continued on next page...

[Tuteuk]

OK now we should have something like this..If not back to the drawing board..

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u56/tuteuk/truck/audio/DSC00395.jpg

now lay a decent 1 inch bead along the front side edge of the box and to the newly folded seam you just created,
when set up place this folded edge on the glue and press down making sure you are flush with the front edge and not hanging over..

Then you need something to help flatten the edge..I used a clamp..a really long clamp...lol

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u56/tuteuk/truck/audio/DSC00401.jpg

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u56/tuteuk/truck/audio/DSC00399.jpg

Let this dry a least 1 hour before you remove the clamp..
Now we got a piece of material on the side of the box like so..

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u56/tuteuk/truck/audio/DSC00406.jpg

make sure you use that spreader to make sure the panels are all stuck down, it helps to spread the spray glue as well so it is a great idea...

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u56/tuteuk/truck/audio/DSC00418.jpg

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u56/tuteuk/truck/audio/DSC00415.jpg

See how flat it looks..

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u56/tuteuk/truck/audio/DSC00412.jpg

And remember to make your relief cuts on the corners. Well I got the front and both sides done.
But what to do with the top. I know how about some relief work..something to make it stand out...hmmm gooder idea.!!!

But what to use....what to use.....Oh wait I got a idea...

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u56/tuteuk/truck/audio/DSC00420.jpg

But that is for the next installment.
And remember folks, If a cow can do this...so can you...:cowsleep:

[crazzyyredneck]

This is lookin sick, How long did it take u to shave the door handles?

[87wildside]

I have to practice seams...haha. It's looking really good.

[bespurcell]

Sweet! You have more patience than I do.

[Tuteuk]

This is lookin sick, How long did it take u to shave the door handles?

shaving the doors, took 2 days cause my welder took that long to come do the hard part..(welding), but with a palm sander and the right grit of paper about 4 hours, cause stuff has to dry between coats and such.

But as long as the door panels do not warp (Usually improper welding technique) you could do Both doors with lots o" beers in about a weekend.

Hope this helps..:)
:cowsleep:

[Tuteuk]

I have to practice seams...haha. It's looking really good.


The secret is weight and even amounts of contact cement on both pieces.

[Tuteuk]

Sweet! You have more patience than I do.

it a cow trait....LOL:cowsleep:

Actually it is technique, once you do this couple times.....it get easy...:)

[Tuteuk]

More pics...:cowsleep:

I got the top covered, and as for my raised relief idea, it has been changed. But I will post that when it happens.

Ok we be go....

The Cowtopian Army has been kinda busy...:cowsleep:

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u56/tuteuk/truck/audio/DSC00431.jpg

Couple of slackers, taking a break..

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u56/tuteuk/truck/audio/DSC00432.jpg

And again with the clamps and wood to help press down the edges..

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u56/tuteuk/truck/audio/DSC00437.jpg

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u56/tuteuk/truck/audio/DSC00436.jpg

Speaker terminals I will be using, purchased from http://www.partsexpress.com and they take paypal..:cowsleep:

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u56/tuteuk/truck/audio/d_1894.jpg http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u56/tuteuk/truck/audio/d_2302.jpg

Teaser Pic!!!..LOL

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u56/tuteuk/truck/audio/DSC00438.jpg

More to come, just not yet, Enjoy.

If you have any questions about any of my techiniques, or parts please feel free to PM me.!!

[bespurcell]

That is going to look sweet!

[Tuteuk]

YIpppeeeemoooooo!!!

It's done.....kinda, I still got the electronics to install but it's wired and ready to go..
I know it looks messy, but I will be cleaning it before I go any farther..:)
And yes the subs are not centered, due to the fact that water lives on the floor and the speakers do not need to get wet..:)


http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u56/tuteuk/truck/audio/DSC00442.jpg

[bespurcell]

Looks good. How much money did the materials for the box cost you?

[87wildside]

:cowsleep:




:D

[Tuteuk]

Looks good. How much money did the materials for the box cost you?

The 3/4 MDF was 19.99 a half sheet
The 1/2 MDF was 15.99 a half sheet

Prices may vary in your area but after 2 different types of screws, 3 types of glue...

It was about $75.00 to just make the box...

The tweed I listed somewhere in this thread...:cowsleep:

[Tuteuk]

Well it kinda looks like this, But this is not the final look it may change the wires look messy to me..
So for now this is it almost finished...:)

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u56/tuteuk/truck/audio/DSC00444.jpg

[Chrisvich]

That MDF wood seems expensive up there

Yeah I say the "prices may vary"

Looking good by the way

[Tuteuk]

That MDF wood seems expensive up there

Yeah I say the "prices may vary"

Looking good by the way


Thanks for the kudos..:cowsleep:

Yeah Home Depot is not cheap, but it has what I need, so they get the money...:)

[bespurcell]

X2. Looks good.

[Tuteuk]

A wee update!!!!

The truck left for the welders tonight!!!!!
Yippppeeeemooooo!!!!!!!
:cowsleep:

[Tuteuk]

Small Update.....Pics soon..:)
:cowsleep:

[Tuteuk]

This silly cow took this:.....

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u56/tuteuk/truck/1985centerdash.jpg

And turned it into this...

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u56/tuteuk/truck/carputer/DSC00705.jpg

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u56/tuteuk/truck/carputer/DSC00706.jpg


These pics are the test fit to make sure it would all work, I still have some tweed work to do and finishing, but I am on my way to a full blown carputer!!

[Y NI Rider]

Sweeet!!
That has custom all over it.

[Tuteuk]

Sweeet!!
That has custom all over it.

ty...it has been fun so far...Built.....not bought...

Cause us cows is crafty like that...:cowsleep:

[Y NI Rider]

I like makin my own stuff stuff to but I tend to mess up alot before I get it rite and thats what makes if fun.

[Tuteuk]

I like makin my own stuff stuff to but I tend to mess up alot before I get it rite and thats what makes if fun.

I think they call that the learning curve..LOL

[dt4ts3]

So what did you do with the ventalation controls? Looks cool! Just don't watch any old Dukes of Hazzard or Knight Rider shows while driving and get any ideas...

[Y NI Rider]

That so then my curv looks more like a bad dyno tune lol.
Haha I just dont have anyone that has time to teach me stuuf so I learn the hard way which is fun.

[Tuteuk]

So what did you do with the ventalation controls? Looks cool! Just don't watch any old Dukes of Hazzard or Knight Rider shows while driving and get any ideas...


the controls got moved to the glovebox.......like this...

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u56/tuteuk/The%20Moootivation/Heater%20Control%20Relocate/finished1.jpg

[87wildside]

Did you ever get the welding done on the handles?

[Tuteuk]

Did you ever get the welding done on the handles?


oh yeah I got the drivers door finished...then I found out that with it shaved...it will not pass safety...so I got another door for the safety and we switch 'em later..LOL

[Tuteuk]

That so then my curv looks more like a bad dyno tune lol.
Haha I just dont have anyone that has time to teach me stuuf so I learn the hard way which is fun.


I was taught....It is never the hard way if you learn something..;)

[12sws27]

the controls got moved to the glovebox.......like this...

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u56/tuteuk/The%20Moootivation/Heater%20Control%20Relocate/finished1.jpg
Where you gonna keep your gloves now? ;)

Looks good :D

[Tuteuk]

Where you gonna keep your gloves now? ;)

Looks good :D


what I wanna know is, how the cow gonna put on the gloves..LOL

[Tuteuk]

OK so a wee update.....:cowsleep:

after replacing:

2 LCA's, brakes from the master back with all new parts, welding and straightening the frame, not to mention the cab floor,
the cab mount, all new rubber bushing under the cab, replacing all fluids, tune up, new vacuum lines.....

I now find a broken leaf spring...Grrrrr:eek::mad:....

So......after pulling a few cow strings...I got another set of leaves...

FOR FREE...yippeeemooo...:)

Now to get them put on and finally off to safety....I hope..LOL

Stay tuned as our valiant cow tries again to drive a s-10...:cowsleep:

[Mikz86TA]

Cool