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The last project that I tackled as we were packing the camping stuff (yes wife was pissed that she was packing mostly by herself) was the behind the seat storage. A member (Freecandyinside) had posted this a while back. I thought it was an awesome idea since I had installed a 30 gallon Blazer tank in the rear when I went to fuel injection... The old tank works great as a storage and it saves an otherwise good condition tank from the wrecker. Its also custom contoured to the cab. Just like the storage that the late model trucks get :lol:.

And yes, all of that crap was with under the seats or behind. I thought I had lost half of the stuff in the storage. Turned out it was just completely disorganized. Now the under seat is completely clear!

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Wow that is pretty cool.

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That is a very cool idea.

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I ordered new tires. 2 will be here tomorrow and 2 on Friday

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I got tired of the exhaust hanging down so far under the truck so I routed the pipes thru the frame . These pipes were bought 30 years ago from JC Whitney , back before the Internet and before you could buy stuff actually designed for these trucks . They had zero miles on them , had been painted with hi temp paint when they were originally installed so they were still in good shape . Cutting , grinding , beating and banging and everything seems to finally fit . After this a Tig welder is on my wish list .

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Changed the bed out using mostly new sheet metal

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Finally got it stuffed back in the shop.

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Ditched my low quality aluminum valve covers with their crappy homemade baffles for some nice stamped steel "tall boys". They actually have an OEM style baffle.
I think they suit my motor better anyhow.

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That engine looks great! I kinda got mine together after paint!

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Thanks, one thing I've learned is a that a lot of those dress up parts put style over substance.

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Finally got my headliner reinstalled. It started falling down about a year ago because the glue on the back of the velcro lost it adhesiveness in the heat. I got a velcro with a strong glue.

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I think photos get turned sideways when I post them from my phone. If I post them from my computer they end up correct.

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Nice inerior Forrest. Did you make that headliner yourself?

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Thanks. The upholsterer that did my interior made it. It is a soft heat shielding that is usually used under the carpet, covered in pleated cloth with a Velcro backing.

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I dig the factory VCs. They go well with the air cleaner too.

Thats pretty cool there. Does it do much to deaden any sound? Man I really like that!

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I don’t think that it deadens the sound much but it might. I have so much bondo in the roof that I don’t have much vibration from that area. I did it more for heat than sound. The sealing is hot to the touch in the summertime without it.

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Thats a good looking truck. I saw a side shot of it somewhere earlier this week and you nailed the stance.

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Thanks man! I love it but it is low! Gotta be careful lol! Heres another side shot lol. I spent alot of time and slot of my kids college fund getting here. Now I gotta get the bugs out and enjoy it! I spent a couple hours yesterday all pissed off cause I couldn't find the plates lol! Man sorry I cant figure out the sideways picture thing!

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Here you go

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Love the floor, any pics or info how you installed the floor.
I'd love to do that to my truck, as well.

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Rotated the image Pinchecharlie & kens65fb.....

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Finished the initial fab & welding for my coil-over conversion brackets. They just require cosmetic focus now & will get some color.

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kens65fb, sent you a pm.


A few minor updates. Successfully relocated the gas filler in the under bed tank after changing out the bed.

Rewired the parking lights to stay on when headlights are on. But I plan to change to a different style LED that looks more original.

Added LED brake lights

Add a LED dome light. Not sure if it was a good idea because it shows how bad the interior looks. :lol:

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Welded shock brackets, painted, intstalled 14 bolt

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Also my power king 9.00 16 tire i ordered came in