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Jul 21st, 2025 | | | | Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 37 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 37 | I know I will get some criticism for lack of authenticity, after all it is a truck, but my 53 GMC 1/2 ton is finally done except for final paint. Totally rewired, new Dolphin guages, lights that work etc, Its a 350 with a 400 transmision but if you look on the outside, except for a gas tank in the rear and dual exhausts, it would pass for original. But I did something to the interior that I have never seen done, and I love it.
I want this to be a daily driver and I want comfort, so I put in new seats, new headliner, sound deadeners, the whole 9 yards, but the real cool thing is I went on Ebay and bought a full leather hide for about $90. I used a paper template, pulled all the dash brackets and covers off and then cut a leather dash. Glued down and reinstalled the brackets and it looks like it was there forever. I then took the remaining leather and made a panel that fits behind the seats where the gas tank was and it looks even better. While I did all of this myself so I doubt it will win any awards, this is the first time I have seen anyone try this in stovebolt, is it common? I hope to have pictures in here within the week, if anyone is interested | | | | | | ZooKeeper Unregistered | | ZooKeeper Unregistered | I know I will get some criticism for lack of authenticity. None from me, but it may have something to do w/mt stuffing a 425/400 Caddy combo in mine [image] https://www.stovebolt.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/default/bag.gif[/image].... I hope to have pictures in here within the week, if anyone is interested We always like pictures... | | | | | Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,750 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,750 | No criticism here either,sounds unusual, I got a 350/350 in mine  I look forward to the 
1950 Chevy Advance Design 3100 in ScotlandIn the Stovebolt GalleryMore pix on Flickr. I've definately got this truck thing in my blood ... my DNA sequence has torque settings"Of all the small nations of this earth,perhaps only the ancient Greeks surpass the Scots in their contribution to mankind" Winston Churchill.
| | | | | Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 446 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 446 | That's what I was going to do in my '65 Sub!! Except I'm going to put leather hide as a head liner all the way back to the barn doors.
I'm actually going to use elk hide (tan).
I would really like to see your pictures
Iron Clad | | | | | Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 866 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 866 | Sounds like a fine ride to me, pictures please!! | | | | | Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,703 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,703 | Sounds cool ...cant wait to see the Pics!
Tim | | | | | Joined: May 2003 Posts: 1,271 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: May 2003 Posts: 1,271 | No criticism from me, either!
HA! I'm doing my interior with buffalo hides!
I want to see your pics!!!
~~ Alan Horvath 1954 Chevy PickupSinging his praises in thePassing Lane | | | | | Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,750 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,750 | Hey Doc, the leather looks really good! Saves on paintwork too. Nice truck BTW! Jock 
1950 Chevy Advance Design 3100 in ScotlandIn the Stovebolt GalleryMore pix on Flickr. I've definately got this truck thing in my blood ... my DNA sequence has torque settings"Of all the small nations of this earth,perhaps only the ancient Greeks surpass the Scots in their contribution to mankind" Winston Churchill.
| | | | | Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 446 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 446 | Looks good. Like the truck too!!
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