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UPNADM 04-24-2020 06:51 PM

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Time to tackle the inside of the cab...

UPNADM 04-24-2020 06:53 PM

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Black is European Ruberized Undercoat that is paintable... I like it.

UPNADM 04-24-2020 06:55 PM

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Unfortunately some rust repair was required...

UPNADM 04-24-2020 06:57 PM

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More repairs..

UPNADM 04-24-2020 07:00 PM

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Low exhaust had to go... Started on lower fenders...

UPNADM 04-24-2020 07:02 PM

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A little more work in cab...

UPNADM 04-24-2020 07:03 PM

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Interior insulating...

UPNADM 04-24-2020 07:05 PM

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Yes that is carpet underlay... I am budget friendly...

UPNADM 04-24-2020 07:07 PM

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Splurged for a new carpet. Thankfully I had some help...

UPNADM 04-24-2020 07:09 PM

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Found some donor leather seats...

UPNADM 04-24-2020 07:10 PM

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Had to clean up the bases...

UPNADM 04-24-2020 07:12 PM

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Interior coming together...

UPNADM 04-24-2020 07:14 PM

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Doors on, new glass and some more sanding...

UPNADM 04-24-2020 07:16 PM

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New Autometer gauges.... GPS Speedo.

UPNADM 04-24-2020 07:18 PM

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Configuring gauge location...

UPNADM 04-24-2020 07:19 PM

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Gauges done... Need some EGT/Boost/Tach in future...

UPNADM 04-24-2020 07:22 PM

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Tanks back from polisher... Tanks are off a Freightliner...

UPNADM 04-24-2020 07:24 PM

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Headlight bezels darkend, reflectors tinted and new smoked marker light covers.

UPNADM 04-24-2020 07:26 PM

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Grill blacked out, emblem changes, filling in the rear hitch area.... oh and we decided to wrap it....

UPNADM 04-24-2020 07:28 PM

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Truck is coming together...

UPNADM 04-24-2020 07:29 PM

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New mirrors...

UPNADM 04-24-2020 07:31 PM

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Wheels back from the polisher...

UPNADM 04-24-2020 07:33 PM

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Spikes and shiny stuff...

UPNADM 04-24-2020 07:34 PM

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Decided to go with LED headlights...

UPNADM 04-24-2020 07:35 PM

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I came across some authentic train horns... Loud

UPNADM 04-24-2020 07:36 PM

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This is what I built this truck for...

UPNADM 04-24-2020 07:39 PM

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Here I am pretty much today...

I am looking to update the power plant to a 12V Cummins and change the final drive ratio from a 4:56 to something more streetable.

Got a few plans for some air ride as well...

Stay tuned.

Pvmt-Pndr 04-24-2020 09:53 PM

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That thing is awesome!

rkn463 04-25-2020 10:09 AM

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I love it! How long have you been working on it?

-Richard

sweetk30 04-25-2020 11:22 AM

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:c2:

Bigdually 04-25-2020 01:03 PM

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I followed your build thread on the 81 and got lots of inspiration for my own build! So cool to see you make a thread for the Topkick too! :gmc2:

Maytag906 04-25-2020 05:14 PM

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Beautiful!

UPNADM 04-26-2020 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Pvmt-Pndr (Post 8724793)
That thing is awesome!

Thank you!

UPNADM 04-26-2020 12:38 PM

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I love it! How long have you been working on it?

-Richard

Thank you. I started it in March of 2018. I drive it now but am planning some upgrades...

UPNADM 04-26-2020 12:38 PM

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:c2:

Thanks!

UPNADM 04-26-2020 12:42 PM

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I followed your build thread on the 81 and got lots of inspiration for my own build! So cool to see you make a thread for the Topkick too! :gmc2:

Nice... I just read your blog. Looks good.

Love these trucks!

UPNADM 04-26-2020 12:43 PM

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Beautiful!

Thank you!

1976gmc20 04-27-2020 02:48 PM

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That's a great grocery getter :lol:

CarolinaHD 04-27-2020 11:04 PM

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This is awesome! Love it when the build is already done and you can read through the whole thing. Great work


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