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One of the last pieces for the cab is the door thresholds, and I have a bundle of wires on the driver's side to cover. I called Valley/Smooth Parts, but never got a return call so I kept figuring. After making a prototype from plywood & luan I ended up making them from walnut to match the door trim. The top is 1/2" thick, and I cut down a shoulder piece to 1/8" to roll over the door edge and fill the gap to the body line inside the door. I think it will be OK - may end up routing three or four grooves on top and putting some aluminum or SS wear strips on. Two pictures to show the assembly/fitting process, and two with them sanded a bit, ready to spray, rub out & wax. While I was working walnut I also decided to whip out a pair of trim rings, one for the shifter boot on the console, and another for the e-brake boot.

With the cab panels done, ready for carpeting to set the base height I jumped to the trunk. I went back to Lynn's (RumRumm) post and studied his method, and even e-mailed him to bounce around ideas. I wanted all panels to be removable, so they could be upholstered out of the car, and then secured, but a one-piece panel for the back of the trunk cannot fit into place. I finally came up with an approach, and made a pair of supports that attach to the gas tank flange, then made a lattice structure that attaches to the end supports. Two panels fit onto those, then it was a matter of making patterns for the sides, and cutting everything out of luan. Here's a few shots of the process.

And the panels in place. Each of the four panels are retained by velcro, and can be removed for any needed maintenance. The lattice and supports are held in place by wood screws, and also come out easily in case the gas tank ever needs to be removed.

Looking like a pro is doing the interior Roger. Great thread to follow for ideas on my own truck.

Originally Posted by stovens

Looking like a pro is doing the interior Roger. Great thread to follow for ideas on my own truck.

Thanks, Steve. I put off posting the details, but then thought "...if I'm trying to figure this stuff out......", so I posted. I'm sure it's old hat to many of the guys & gals here.

I'm waiting to see how you do your carpet. I really don't like how mine was done. It looks and feels nice, but for what he (I !!) paid for the material, don't think it will survive more then a couple years of regular driving (now, 'regular driving' that's a laugh-with a snow storm predicted for April Fools Day)

Originally Posted by IC2

I'm waiting to see how you do your carpet. I really don't like how mine was done. It looks and feels nice, but for what he (I !!) paid for the material, don't think it will survive more then a couple years of regular driving (now, 'regular driving' that's a laugh-with a snow storm predicted for April Fools Day)

Dave,
Because of the tranny hump and the need to bind the edges of that piece I am having the carpeting done at the shop that has been selling me products in Olathe, KS. I also have a bundle of wires coming up the middle between the seats, since I moved my window & seat switches to the little console, so we're bringing the carpet toward the middle, leaving a gap for wires, and then putting a 6" strip down the middle, tucked under the console back and the back wall panel, and held down in between by the e-brake trim ring. I think with a walking foot sewing machine I could probably do it, but decided to farm out the carpeting.

Originally Posted by rspears

Thanks, Steve. I put off posting the details, but then thought "...if I'm trying to figure this stuff out......", so I posted. I'm sure it's old hat to many of the guys & gals here.

Posting gives us study guides , I even sit and look at mine and think of where its going and see what I did and the look .