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  1. Papa Neil

    G.I. Jane

    Tire Pressure markings... Thanks, Erik the Awful... This is on the list
  2. Papa Neil

    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.
  3. Papa Neil

    G.I. Jane

    Final Parts are cleaned up. Now the box needs to come off for the final coat of paint.
  4. Papa Neil

    G.I. Jane

    They blasted clean...
  5. Papa Neil

    G.I. Jane

    The inner wheel house on these beds is where all the crap collects. They came out pretty easy.
  6. Papa Neil

    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.
  7. Papa Neil

    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...
  8. Papa Neil

    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.
  9. Papa Neil

    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.
  10. Papa Neil

    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...
  11. Papa Neil

    G.I. Jane

    A couple of little cracks to repair, but the bottom side is clean and sprayed full of good old Tremclad.
  12. Papa Neil

    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...
  13. Papa Neil

    G.I. Jane

    Just the box and the bush bar to go.
  14. Papa Neil

    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!!
  15. Papa Neil

    1997 old man truck rehab

    tight! nice job.
  16. Papa Neil

    G.I. Jane

    Before after Before after -Mirrors are painted -New shocks -Wheel Cylinders -Park brake cables -Clutch fan -Rear-axle seals (Axles are like new!!) -New plugs and wires -New cap rotor There is a couple of pieces of plastic and a headliner on the way ... Just needs a box and rear...
  17. Papa Neil

    G.I. Jane

    Getting the interior ready
  18. Papa Neil

    G.I. Jane

    Hundred dollar windshield. Side glass Brand new air conditioning unit. $166 plus tax Looking green.
  19. Papa Neil

    G.I. Jane

    After metal prepping twice it gets a coat of Endura epoxy. Some more primer and more sanding. The Grill is a fit. Aervoe military paint... This was the last gallon in the shop. Aervoe does not sell it by the gallon anymore(unless you buy 100 gallons) so I guess the box will be done...
  20. Papa Neil

    G.I. Jane

    A solid cleaning and some Por 15 rust paint... The floor pan is almost ready.
  21. Papa Neil

    G.I. Jane

    I had never seen those plastic caps prior to getting this truck. GMC was so cheap when they put this thing together that they did not even put an accessory light switch on the passenger side. Yes, that too is covered with a little plastic cap. Super funny.
  22. Papa Neil

    G.I. Jane

    A new long box... Needs a bit of work, but pretty straight.
  23. Papa Neil

    G.I. Jane

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghost_Army Operation Quick Silver in WW2 was a tactical deception operation that got help from designer Bill Blass. Here are some of the patches... cool stuff.
  24. Papa Neil

    G.I. Jane

    All the panels getting prepped and straight. The truck is disassembled and old glass is removed. New rocker panels. Cab Corners in... looking straight. Old school. No panel bond. Window removal and blast prime are essential. All these trucks have this issue... it is not all the way...
  25. Papa Neil

    G.I. Jane

    I love this. I will add tow hooks and Bush Bar for sure. I am going to use 5 bolt 16 instead of the 15s... I will be able to put transport tires on it which will make it look more like a CUCV and make tires cheap and readily available.

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