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G.I. Jane

Tire Pressure markings... Thanks, Erik the Awful... This is on the list
- Papa Neil
- Post #36
- Jan 14, 2020
- Forum: Street Build Threads
G.I. Jane

Sweet... Great tip. I am going to do that for sure. I agree about the paint match. It is part of the MO of this truck. Simple, clean and easy to maintain.
- Papa Neil
- Post #35
- Jan 14, 2020
- Forum: Street Build Threads
G.I. Jane

Final Parts are cleaned up. Now the box needs to come off for the final coat of paint.
- Papa Neil
- Post #33
- Jan 14, 2020
- Forum: Street Build Threads
G.I. Jane

They blasted clean...
- Papa Neil
- Post #32
- Jan 14, 2020
- Forum: Street Build Threads
G.I. Jane

The inner wheel house on these beds is where all the crap collects. They came out pretty easy.
- Papa Neil
- Post #31
- Jan 14, 2020
- Forum: Street Build Threads
Does anyone know where I can find this steering wheel?

https://www.carid.com/steering-wheels.html That looks like a B&I replacement steering wheel. They are specific to the vehicle so it depends on your rig.
- Papa Neil
- Post #4
- Sep 9, 2019
- Forum: OEM and Custom Interiors
G.I. Jane

Aervoe Olive Drab. 34088. It has a flat velvet look about it... very nice. There was one gallon left in the shop, but the spray can version is available everywhere. Had we know they did not sell it by the gallon anymore I would have went with the Gillespie paint. After a bit of research I am...
- Papa Neil
- Post #28
- Sep 8, 2019
- Forum: Street Build Threads
G.I. Jane

This is the main reason for finding the 4.3. Millage is surprisingly good. This one needs to be run a bit as it has been sitting for over a decade. Now that the tune-up is done it sounds pretty sweet. It should be a solid running truck.
- Papa Neil
- Post #26
- Sep 8, 2019
- Forum: Street Build Threads
G.I. Jane

I have a crazy idea for the stereo install. The truck will look stock with nothing to steal. The stereo will be completely invisible. Someone on the forum has done something similar. I want to be able to leave the truck open without worrying that some jack ass will screw with it.
- Papa Neil
- Post #25
- Sep 8, 2019
- Forum: Street Build Threads
G.I. Jane

Thanks! They are custom rims. Cop car rims with the centers pressed out and then pressed back in backward to match the offset. I wanted 16" rims because the tires are plentiful and cheaper. They also fill the wheel well much nicer. This is a daily runner so I don't need big brakes and 6 bolts...
- Papa Neil
- Post #24
- Sep 8, 2019
- Forum: Street Build Threads
G.I. Jane

A couple of little cracks to repair, but the bottom side is clean and sprayed full of good old Tremclad.
- Papa Neil
- Post #23
- Sep 8, 2019
- Forum: Street Build Threads
G.I. Jane

Here is a closer look at the custom rims. They are cop car rims with the centers pressed out and then pressed back in backward to match the offset. I can, in the future, redrill the valve stem so it is on the correct side. Right now I am leaving it. It is weird... but I like it. It is not that...
- Papa Neil
- Post #22
- Sep 8, 2019
- Forum: Street Build Threads
G.I. Jane

Just the box and the bush bar to go.
- Papa Neil
- Post #20
- Sep 8, 2019
- Forum: Street Build Threads
G.I. Jane

Box is prepped 16 inch rims with reversed bells... the valves are now on the inside. Her stance is now as it should be. Looking pretty balanced. Front toe hooks are on as well. The rim and tire fill the wheel well the right amount. Now it takes pleasure way 215/85/16’s... cheap tough rubber!!
- Papa Neil
- Post #19
- Sep 8, 2019
- Forum: Street Build Threads
1997 old man truck rehab

tight! nice job.
- Papa Neil
- Post #31
- Sep 7, 2019
- Forum: Street Build Threads