Project 68 k10 LWB..aka "The Hulk"

[57taskforce]

I just skimmed over this build, nice truck! It’s going to be an animal when you get it on the road!

[First c10]

Originally Posted by Richard

Thanks for the response. Never seen it before, but then again I have not really worked on a 67 or 68. Wonder if it could be fitted to the newer models with a little bit of fab?

That’s funny I assumed the other had one. I will have to look at my sons 70. I will see if it would it and let you know.

[First c10]

Originally Posted by 57taskforce

I just skimmed over this build, nice truck! It’s going to be an animal when you get it on the road!

Thank you. It is one of those trucks that has changed directions every time I work on it!
I can’t wait to get the bed floor and interior.

[First c10]

Hey all I was able to spend some time on tuning the Torqstorm supercharger. Man it sounds cool.
Here is a video after I tuned the new MAF.
https://youtu.be/cWadcANsbMU

I also received my Smokey road rod shop bed kit. Here it is laid out on my bed rails. Now to drill all the holes and try and game plan how to get this bed assembled.

[derotoreut]

Originally Posted by First c10

I also received my Smokey road rod shop bed kit. Here it is laid out on my bed rails. Now to drill all the holes and try and game plan how to get this bed assembled.

Great choice on the bed kit. Right on.

[TA_C10]

No special design on the wood? I'm thinking of using these guys for my bed as well and also thinking of having them burn something on the floor. Not sure yet.

The wood looks great. Ready to see this update.

[Richard]

Bed wood looks nice!

[First c10]

Originally Posted by TA_C10

No special design on the wood? I'm thinking of using these guys for my bed as well and also thinking of having them burn something on the floor. Not sure yet.

The wood looks great. Ready to see this update.

I have been looking for a design but will have it placed on the box. if I can make up my mind. Its like a tattoo you need to make sure!!!!

[First c10]

I was able to get my filler neck and vent tubing routed. I am going to place a vent up higher than the fill neck up under the bed side up above the marker light.

[TA_C10]

I like how you pieced all this together man. What is going to go on the barb here?

[First c10]

Thank you! Well since I cannot get the 5/8” vent line up to the gas cap. I decided to add this vent line and run it above the fill cap. I called Tanks inc and discussed my situation. They said to vent the tank (the 3/8” line) and to add this tee to the filler neck vent. They also said to tee them together and run the one higher than the fill cap. I will try to connect them and run One 3/8” line up and if it doesn’t work I will separate them and run two 3/8” lines.

[First c10]

Originally Posted by derotoreut

Great choice on the bed kit. Right on.

Hey Dan. Thanks to you! Thank you!

I am working with Frank and Rhonda on the tool box cover. Trying to get something cool.

[First c10]

Continue to work on the bed. I ordered a set of stainless/delrin tailgate trunions.
Figured I would hit them on the polisher before install. Time to get the tailgate installed so I can square up the box and get it tightened down for the last time.

[DWilbur]

They look great. I bought set while back but can’t find them.

[First c10]

Grabbed a quick picture after getting the gate on. Looks good. I do need to tighten up the slack in the handle. I don’t like it. But the gate is on and looks great.

DW. I say that everytime I need something lol.

[First c10]

Little update on the bed. Tailgate and fender wells are in. I just need to get my toolbox doors installed and aligned so I can tighten all the 1000 bed bolts.

[First c10]

I also finished up my Gas tank filler behind the driver taillight. I ran the wiring for the taillights. reverse lights, and side markers.

[TA_C10]

Looking good! Curious. Where did you get the cork gasket for wheel wells? And any chance you have pics of your cross sill in place before the bed wood went on?

EDIT: Oh, and did you use the rubber pads under the cross-sills?

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[First c10]

Originally Posted by TA_C10

Looking good! Curious. Where did you get the cork gasket for wheel wells? And any chance you have pics of your cross sill in place before the bed wood went on?

EDIT: Oh, and did you use the rubber pads under the cross-sills?

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The bed floor is from Smokey Road Rod Shop in Georgia. They provided the gaskets and hardware.

The cross sills are stock but have been customized by me and have been powder coated. I will see if I have a picture. but post 1034 you can see the cross sills

[TA_C10]

Originally Posted by First c10

The bed floor is from Smokey Road Rod Shop in Georgia. They provided the gaskets and hardware.

The cross sills are stock but have been customized by me and have been powder coated. I will see if I have a picture. but post 1034 you can see the cross sills

Thanks. I am looking to see your placement of the second to last cross sill on the frame, hoping to see what holes you used in your frame. And I am also wondering if you used those little square rubber pads under your cross-sills or if they are metal to metal. Can't see that in post #1034 unless I am blind lol.

[First c10]

Oh I got you. I measured my mounting holes in my bedsides so I cant remember where i placed that cross sill. I will have to look and get back to you. I raised my sills up 1” so I made my own pads with some real thin rubber. I can’t remember the thickness. But it’s pretty thin like 1/16” or so.

[First c10]

Small update...
Received my bucket seats from the upholster. The photo is them just setting in place. I need to melt holes in the floor to keep the carpet from unraveling.
after I set the seats in place my upholstery guy and I set the center counsel/seat in and now have a game plan on how it will be upholstered. The plan is to have the design flow from the center counsel to the speaker box. We will see how that goes.

[First c10]

My time lately has been used up by work and a new toy.
I decided to order a Snap-on welders work station to consolidate my MIG and TIG welders so not to have all these carts.

On another note I cant wait to remove the truck and clean out all the dust and debris from all the work on this truck.....bodywork, dust, ash from the forest fires, etc.

[TA_C10]

Those seats are just plush looking

I like the new welding station too. So you got ash from forest fires eh? Hopefully you and your family didn't have any loss due to all those fires....

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[First c10]

Originally Posted by TA_C10

Those seats are just plush looking

I like the new welding station too. So you got ash from forest fires eh? Hopefully you and your family didn't have any loss due to all those fires....

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Our whole state was or is on fire so the smoke and ash was around in,y area for a few weeks. They are contained or close to being contained now. I have a few friendS that lost their cabins but no one was hurt thankfully.

I can’t wait to get the center section.

I am heading to Montana for 2 weeks so maybe it will be finished by the time I get back!