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1979 Chevrolet C10 - Dressed to Thrill

Rodstored C-10 Interior
By Jim Rizzo
1979 Chevrolet C10 Pickup
A nice new interior greatly... 
   
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1979 Chevrolet C10 Pickup
A nice new interior greatly enhances one's driving pleasure, be it in a commuter, a workhorse, or an all-out musclecar. With the selection of aftermarket interior restoration parts available these days, it's possible to help contain costs by either performing a portion of the interior work ourselves or by supplying these components to the upholstery shop along with our vehicle, cutting down on the amount of restoration or fabrication labor costs.
1979 Chevrolet C10 Pickup
Here's a "before" image of... 
   
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1979 Chevrolet C10 Pickup
Here's a "before" image of the truck's interior. The carpet dashcover hides an aging cracked, and split dash, an old blanket covers the torn-up seat, the carpet is threadbare, and the door panels and door handles are cracked and worn-not a hospitable environment for comfy cruising.
1979 Chevrolet C10 Pickup
On the big day, I was a bit... 
   
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1979 Chevrolet C10 Pickup
On the big day, I was a bit late as I got lost on the way, (they don't call me "Wrong-way Rizzo" for nothin'.) By the time I got there, the guys had already started to strip the old interior out of the truck, but thankfully I didn't miss a whole lot.
1979 Chevrolet C10 Pickup
The existing plastic trim... 
   
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1979 Chevrolet C10 Pickup
The existing plastic trim was thoroughly scrubbed and dried in preparation for its color change.
1979 Chevrolet C10 Pickup
Each piece was then laid out... 
   
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1979 Chevrolet C10 Pickup
Each piece was then laid out and treated with a plastic and vinyl prep, which promotes bonding of the dye (not paint) used to change the color of the components.
1979 Chevrolet C10 Pickup
The vinyl/plastic dye is sprayed... 
   
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1979 Chevrolet C10 Pickup
The vinyl/plastic dye is sprayed on in a succession of very light coats, which increases its adhesion and penetration into the material.
1979 Chevrolet C10 Pickup
While the trim was being tended... 
   
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1979 Chevrolet C10 Pickup
While the trim was being tended to, the new carpet from Chevy Duty was laid out in the sun to help soften it up prior to its installation. Here you can see the old rag of a carpet that it's destined to replace; you'll also surmise that we've decided to go from a nasty faded buckskin color to black-a richer, classier look.
1979 Chevrolet C10 Pickup
While Ray and George were... 
   
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1979 Chevrolet C10 Pickup
While Ray and George were working on the truck and replacement components, Wanda was readying the new Glide Engineering split-back seat frame that was soon to receive his awesome handmade upholstery. Wanda serves as Glide's main upholsterer, designing and sewing nearly all of the upholstery sold through Glide along with their line of street rod, musclecar, and classic truck seat assemblies.
1979 Chevrolet C10 Pickup
Along with the seat frame,... 
   
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1979 Chevrolet C10 Pickup
Along with the seat frame, Glide also supplies the needed foam sets, as well. Here, Wanda's setting the seat bottom foam in place and positioning it.
1979 Chevrolet C10 Pickup
The foam is held in place... 
   
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1979 Chevrolet C10 Pickup
The foam is held in place by a series of steal loops called hog rings. These rings have sharp, pointed ends that can be forced through foam, fabric, and leather and then crimped around parts of the seat frame to hold the seat foam, fabric, vinyl, and leather in place and as tightly as needed.

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