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dream66 · 01-04-2021, 08:35 AM

While completing the dash wiring we discovered 2 of the fuse holder clips were missing. The previous owner had used alternate connect pins for the heater blower and radio.

Fortunately we were able to replace the clips by robbing them from the donor truck that had already contributed roof and B pillar skins along with an OEM radio and a speaker frame / mounting bracket that we modified to accommodate a new 10 ohm speaker.

We also cut out the radio mount panel from the donor's dash to replace the one in the restored dash that my brother had modified in the 80's for an aftermarket radio.

That $1,000 donor truck has really come in handy for several parts that are not reproduced as well as an assembly guide for various mounting brackets, rubber seal attachments and correct wire connections / harness routing.

01-04-2021, 08:35 AM	#25
dream66 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 77	Re: 64 C10 project While completing the dash wiring we discovered 2 of the fuse holder clips were missing. The previous owner had used alternate connect pins for the heater blower and radio. Fortunately we were able to replace the clips by robbing them from the donor truck that had already contributed roof and B pillar skins along with an OEM radio and a speaker frame / mounting bracket that we modified to accommodate a new 10 ohm speaker. We also cut out the radio mount panel from the donor's dash to replace the one in the restored dash that my brother had modified in the 80's for an aftermarket radio. That $1,000 donor truck has really come in handy for several parts that are not reproduced as well as an assembly guide for various mounting brackets, rubber seal attachments and correct wire connections / harness routing.