Jesse J Posted January 27, 2021 Author Share Posted January 27, 2021 On 1/24/2021 at 3:49 PM, Pete M said: others have made it work so I'm sure it fits up there. maybe wait until you mount the visor and see what it would look like then. smart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89 MJ Posted January 28, 2021 Share Posted January 28, 2021 I'm not sure if I have said this in your thread yet or not. I'm not trying to talk you out of putting a visor on it at all. They give these trucks a pretty cool look for sure. There are some things to worry about though. 1. Visibility-you won't be able to see things above you as easily (stoplights or other things of the sort) 2. Leaks-if you do it right, it won't leak at all, but you will need to make sure you put sealer where you screw into the body. If it leaks, your floors and possible roof will rust out. 3. What if you decide to remove it down the road? The only way to fix the holes correctly would be to weld them shut. Then you will need to paint at least the roof again. Not related to the visor at all, but some paint work to think about. Does every panel need to be painted? If you plan on doing the whole truck the original color, maybe you could get by with just panel painting it, just get color samples and pick one that matches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse J Posted January 28, 2021 Author Share Posted January 28, 2021 2 hours ago, 89 MJ said: I'm not sure if I have said this in your thread yet or not. I'm not trying to talk you out of putting a visor on it at all. They give these trucks a pretty cool look for sure. There are some things to worry about though. 1. Visibility-you won't be able to see things above you as easily (stoplights or other things of the sort) 2. Leaks-if you do it right, it won't leak at all, but you will need to make sure you put sealer where you screw into the body. If it leaks, your floors and possible roof will rust out. 3. What if you decide to remove it down the road? The only way to fix the holes correctly would be to weld them shut. Then you will need to paint at least the roof again. Not related to the visor at all, but some paint work to think about. Does every panel need to be painted? If you plan on doing the whole truck the original color, maybe you could get by with just panel painting it, just get color samples and pick one that matches. I really want a visor I think it will be the right thing on my build. I will deal with the consequences. I am going to paint sand py7 on my truck (not original). It's kinda like my original job but not so "dainty" and yes every panel if I was repainting would need to be painted execpt for the doors maybe. It's not gonna be a show truck and it's gonna get scuffed and messed up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse J Posted February 3, 2021 Author Share Posted February 3, 2021 well I mocked up how its going to look with the non cracked 10 slot and new headlight housings that where really crappy chrome but I scuffed it off and rattle canned it. turned out good. I need to get new screws for them though because they all the heads snapped off. and my drivers side running light is so cracked I need to find a new one. and the running light on the passengers doesn't work. this thing is gonna look so cool once I replace the chrome bits around it. @89 MJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89 MJ Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 Its looking good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglescout526 Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 Save that front license plate mount. Those aren’t made anymore and all we can get is the cheap Mopar plastic ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse J Posted February 3, 2021 Author Share Posted February 3, 2021 1 minute ago, 89 MJ said: Its looking good! yeah it is. suprised how well the rattle can came out. I am planning to repaint most everything that is black when I paint my truck anyways so I am not to worried. way better than what was on there at any rate. 1 minute ago, eaglescout526 said: Save that front license plate mount. Those aren’t made anymore and all we can get is the cheap Mopar plastic ones. hopefully. it was right where the front bumper is damaged I think it might be salvageable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89 MJ Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 9 minutes ago, Jesse J said: yeah it is. suprised how well the rattle can came out. I am planning to repaint most everything that is black when I paint my truck anyways so I am not to worried. way better than what was on there at any rate. The grill and headlight bezels on my truck are rattle can too, and they still look fine (paint is over a year old and sits outside spring-fall) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse J Posted February 3, 2021 Author Share Posted February 3, 2021 Just now, 89 MJ said: The grill and headlight bezels on my truck are rattle can too, and they still look fine (paint is over a year old and sits outside spring-fall) yeah I would be more worried about color matching thats why I would repaint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89 MJ Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 1 minute ago, Jesse J said: yeah I would be more worried about color matching thats why I would repaint As long as it is gloss black, it will usually look the same. Make sure though when redoing everything that you try to get paint from the same batch. Sometimes different batches can have a different sheen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse J Posted February 3, 2021 Author Share Posted February 3, 2021 Just now, 89 MJ said: As long as it is gloss black, it will usually look the same. Make sure though when redoing everything that you try to get paint from the same batch. Sometimes different batches can have a different sheen. my trucks gonna be all matte. so yk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jesse J Posted February 6, 2021 Author Share Posted February 6, 2021 well fabric came yesterday so I spent 9 hours today sewing the back. need to make a trip to the fabric store before I can get the bottom done and I can finish my headliner. pretty happy with 95% of it. dunno why one of the pictures is blue it was like that in my phone as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse J Posted February 6, 2021 Author Share Posted February 6, 2021 it's a little loose yeah but I am going to bulk up the seat a little anyway so I am not too worried Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdog Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 looking good, are those pockets in the rear? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse J Posted February 6, 2021 Author Share Posted February 6, 2021 Just now, jdog said: looking good, are those pockets in the rear? yessir gonna put a map and my service manual in them figures might as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse J Posted February 6, 2021 Author Share Posted February 6, 2021 I don't know why they didn't come with pockets to begin with Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglescout526 Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 2 minutes ago, Jesse J said: I don't know why they didn't come with pockets to begin with Cost to probably put those in, plus you could get map pockets in the door. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse J Posted February 6, 2021 Author Share Posted February 6, 2021 Just now, eaglescout526 said: Cost to probably put those in, plus you could get map pockets in the door. that's a good point. I want my big utah map though. and it was like 20 minutes extra work to make. I think I will use it. they have a tiny little glove compartment anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglescout526 Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 2 minutes ago, Jesse J said: that's a good point. I want my big utah map though. and it was like 20 minutes extra work to make. I think I will use it. they have a tiny little glove compartment anyway. Actually I like the idea, It is pretty smart and better than relying on say 30 year old door card to hold the map pocket in place if you were to carry a FSM of Chiltons manual around. That being said, the fabric also has to be up to the challenge. Quick question, did you consider going with the original carpet like back when you made that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse J Posted February 6, 2021 Author Share Posted February 6, 2021 Just now, eaglescout526 said: Quick question, did you consider going with the original carpet like back when you made that? what do you mean? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglescout526 Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 2 minutes ago, Jesse J said: what do you mean? Like on the back side of the bench was a carpet like material for the fabric. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse J Posted February 6, 2021 Author Share Posted February 6, 2021 oh I just bought some cheaper canvas. I mean it's a custom cover as it is I didn't really like that carpet material anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglescout526 Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 Makes sense. Wasnt sure if the OEM way was on the mind at first when you made that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse J Posted February 6, 2021 Author Share Posted February 6, 2021 nope not at all looked a little dinky to me personally Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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