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GoPokes72 · 12-08-2015, 05:37 PM

Thanks, dfwright!

The Plan

I would like to keep it mostly original, kinda shop truck meets grandpa’s Highlander. This is going to be somewhat of a slow process, as time and money allow. So here’s my list as of now (not necessarily in any particular order)… keep in mind this is my daily driver so I plan to leave the truck in driving condition as I tackle these projects.

• Basic tune up and overall inspection of all the major systems
• Get gas gauge working
• Rebuild carburetor
• Convert to SWB
• Remove gas tank from cab and install rear mounted tank
• Fix front grill
• Paint rear bumper
• Paint wheels and replace center rally caps
• 4/6 drop
• Replace front steering components
• Brakes
• Replace cab mounts
• Install drop center crossmember and auto trans crossmember for additional clearance
• Replace driveshaft center support bearing
• Rerun exhaust
• Clean and paint frame as well as undercoat bottom of cab and bed
• Replace interior pieces that are beyond repair (door panels, arm rest, seat cover, etc.)
• Recover seat with original Highlander Avocado seat cover
• Replace windshield
• Install 3 point shoulder harness seat belts
• Vintage Air
• Update sound system
• Replace below eye line mirrors with sports mirrors
• Convert to HEI
• Rust repair: The cab corners and rockers where done by PO but might need to be redone down the road. Front fender bottoms need to be repaired, and the door bottoms will need some attention. Other than some battery tray and core support rust the truck is pretty solid. I haven’t pulled up the carpet, but it seems solid from under the truck.
• As for the exterior: I’d like to keep the current paint (not so perfect patina look). I don’t believe it’s the original paint, but it is the original color combo. I did not like it at first, but it has grown on me. I am going to cut my bed sides and floor to keep the color.
• Repair dent in driver side front fender
• Repair, clean, polish and paint exterior trim, and eventually replace the bumpers and front inner and outer grills.
• Overall: Clean, repair, restore, and reuse as much as I can.

There will be much more, I'm sure, and my mind my change as I go, but that’s the plan as of this hour!

Comments, questions, suggestions, and advice are always welcome! This site has been awesome!

12-08-2015, 05:37 PM	#4
GoPokes72 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 74	Re: Gertie, the 72 c10 Highlander Thanks, dfwright! The Plan I would like to keep it mostly original, kinda shop truck meets grandpa’s Highlander. This is going to be somewhat of a slow process, as time and money allow. So here’s my list as of now (not necessarily in any particular order)… keep in mind this is my daily driver so I plan to leave the truck in driving condition as I tackle these projects. • Basic tune up and overall inspection of all the major systems • Get gas gauge working • Rebuild carburetor • Convert to SWB • Remove gas tank from cab and install rear mounted tank • Fix front grill • Paint rear bumper • Paint wheels and replace center rally caps • 4/6 drop • Replace front steering components • Brakes • Replace cab mounts • Install drop center crossmember and auto trans crossmember for additional clearance • Replace driveshaft center support bearing • Rerun exhaust • Clean and paint frame as well as undercoat bottom of cab and bed • Replace interior pieces that are beyond repair (door panels, arm rest, seat cover, etc.) • Recover seat with original Highlander Avocado seat cover • Replace windshield • Install 3 point shoulder harness seat belts • Vintage Air • Update sound system • Replace below eye line mirrors with sports mirrors • Convert to HEI • Rust repair: The cab corners and rockers where done by PO but might need to be redone down the road. Front fender bottoms need to be repaired, and the door bottoms will need some attention. Other than some battery tray and core support rust the truck is pretty solid. I haven’t pulled up the carpet, but it seems solid from under the truck. • As for the exterior: I’d like to keep the current paint (not so perfect patina look). I don’t believe it’s the original paint, but it is the original color combo. I did not like it at first, but it has grown on me. I am going to cut my bed sides and floor to keep the color. • Repair dent in driver side front fender • Repair, clean, polish and paint exterior trim, and eventually replace the bumpers and front inner and outer grills. • Overall: Clean, repair, restore, and reuse as much as I can. There will be much more, I'm sure, and my mind my change as I go, but that’s the plan as of this hour! Comments, questions, suggestions, and advice are always welcome! This site has been awesome!