Jeffs70's Custom C-10 Build

[OARNGESI]

Nice build really like your glove box idea

[Slick67]

Flowmaster score...nice! Guess we'll see that fiberglass job soon. Everyone is snowed in and needs something to ponder. We'll be getting some snow tomorrow and Friday, around 1-3 inches which is alot for here.

[Jeffs70]

Yeah flowmasters are ok. I am more a magnaflow type guy lol. But I can not complain for paying $40 for a set of new flowmasters. Yeah I keep changing things on this console lol I finish it and dont like something cause im a picky @ss lol any how I guess the picky part of me will pay off in the long run on this project.

Oh fun snow. im glad I dont have any of that as of yet lol

[Jeffs70]

Originally Posted by OARNGESI

Nice build really like your glove box idea

Thank you OARNGESI, I keep changing my mind on what I may do with my dash but I believe I will be continuing it just the way I am and put a TV/DVD Player in the glove box spot.

[Jeffs70]

here are some updated pictures of my console I have been working on. This is my first fiberglass project. This is just my first layer of mesh and resin. Next will be the sides and then some removable panels I have shaped for the front, Then a few more layers of Mesh will be added and then that will be the finishing touches. I will have more Pictures as I go on this Console. I didnt expect me to use so much resin on this as I already have. so the next step is to go get me more (Getting a bulk 5Gallon Bucket this time)

[trkfrk]

Nice Build.... I really like the center console. I can't wait to the completed pics.

[Slick67]

We are all being patient to see the outcome on that console cause it looks awesome. Harrassment starts on Thursdays.

[Jeffs70]

Hey everyone sorry about the delay on everything, I have not been working on my truck as much as I should be due to a family member passing. I hope to be getting back onto it in the next few days.

[Jeffs70]

ok here is some updated pictures of my console as of now I have it fully fiberglassed and strong. Next step for it will be to smooth it out and a simple layer of fiberglass bondo to get a great shape. and create some fiberglass front panels to complete the covering of the hump

[Slick67]

That does look good. Are your plans to cover or paint it to match the rest of the truck?

[Jeffs70]

Thanks Slick,
I am going to cover just the bottom part of it from the outer curve to to the bottom with a Leather Type fabric or something in that thought. but the top will be painted the color of the truck later on.

[Jeffs70]

Here are some updated pictures of My Radiator/Support cover. Its still not totally finished but this gives an idea of what it will look like. also the primer is still wet so it is shiny in places.

[Jeffs70]

Here is some more pictures of my Radiator cover after the Primer has set and dried. I got excited the other day to see how they looked and primed them and had to show pictures even while wet primer lol.

[Jeffs70]

ok here is some more update pictures of the progress on the center console as it now takes on some good shape.

[Jeffs70]

here are some of the console sitting in the truck to get a view of what I am working with

[Slick67]

Sick! I really like the contours. The core support looks great too. Wish they made a bolt-on that looked that good.

[Jeffs70]

Originally Posted by Slick67

Sick! I really like the contours. The core support looks great too. Wish they made a bolt-on that looked that good.

Hey Slick, Thanks. alot of work put into both thats for sure. but I figure these are major pieces that will be seen all the time so I want them to look as best as possible. also wanted something different.

On the core support cover it is actually bolted on but with bolts welded upside down. I thought that would be better then seeing bolts all the time. To get it off I will have to crawl under the bumper with a long socket but its much worth it I think because how often do I really need to take it off. also Alot dont know but I Need to take more pictures of the under side of that to show how my hood lever is attached with a cable that is just in the middle of the core support.

[Jeffs70]

ok here we go I started to shave the front of my drip rails. Which I was debating on doing for a while due to its a big job. but I guess someones got to do it if I want it done lol. any how here are a few pictures of the progress I gotten so far.

[Jeffs70]

and more for now

[blazerboy_4life]

Thats a big job. Ive always liked that look of but I have always been afraid of messing the whole thing up. Looks good so far though!

[Jeffs70]

Originally Posted by blazerboy_4life

Thats a big job. Ive always liked that look of but I have always been afraid of messing the whole thing up. Looks good so far though!

Yeah Definitely a Big Job that I was Debating on doing but love the look. as I dislike the ugly drip rails lmao. Thanks blazerboy Its not really as bad as It looks to do it. It took me maybe an hour for what I have done in the pictures to get correctly finished.

[Jeffs70]

If doing this and wanting to save your windshield and windshield rubber make sure its not on the truck or you have a good way of protecting it. In my case I am not keeping either of the old windshield and rubber so it did not matter to me.

[low&slow]

How about some more info on how you did that radiator cover? I'm really digging that.

[Jeffs70]

Originally Posted by low&slow

How about some more info on how you did that radiator cover? I'm really digging that.

Hey low&slow, Thanks, I will have to take more pictures of it off the truck tomorrow and explain it more for you all Glad you like it.

[low&slow]

I'm taking a guess you did it with fiberglass, not really sure. How hard would it be to make one out of aluminum?