How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10

[gringoloco]

...and TA_C10 you’re completely to blame for this. I ordered up the Hart Fab flush mount plate box, and of course couldn’t leave it alone. Really nice piece, but it sat too deep for my liking and at a funny angle. Ended up taking a couple inches out here, and a half an inch out there, and spaced the plate away from the box a 1/2”. More matte black powder and I think I’m happy with it...

[ajgriffin]

Originally Posted by gringoloco

...and TA_C10 you’re completely to blame for this. I ordered up the Hart Fab flush mount plate box, and of course couldn’t leave it alone. Really nice piece, but it sat too deep for my liking and at a funny angle. Ended up taking a couple inches out here, and a half an inch out there, and spaced the plate away from the box a 1/2”. More matte black powder and I think I’m happy with it...

First, the results look great! Curious to know if you considered trying to keep the hidden hitch and license plate mount?

[gringoloco]

Originally Posted by ajgriffin

First, the results look great! Curious to know if you considered trying to keep the hidden hitch and license plate mount?

I did try. The chain hooks were hanging too low, which I didn’t like, then the receiver was in the way. It got cut. The trailer hitch is now merely a crossmember. One could probably make it work, but it was not a priority for me. This truck is no longer tow capable.

[ajgriffin]

Originally Posted by gringoloco

I did try. The chain hooks were hanging too low, which I didn’t like, then the receiver was in the way. It got cut. The trailer hitch is now merely a crossmember. One could probably make it work, but it was not a priority for me. This truck is no longer tow capable.

...but with increased ability to haul @$$

[gringoloco]

Originally Posted by ajgriffin

...but with increased ability to haul @$$

Haha, yup, she does that pretty good

[TA_C10]

Originally Posted by gringoloco

I did try. The chain hooks were hanging too low, which I didn’t like, then the receiver was in the way. It got cut. The trailer hitch is now merely a crossmember. One could probably make it work, but it was not a priority for me. This truck is no longer tow capable.

I'm glad you got the hartfab piece man, I like how he retained the stock mounting location for license plate light. And dude, it looks so much better! Proportions make a difference.

And I'm surprised you could see your hoops. Your truck is lower than mine too, what you do lay on the ground? LOL. You can see mine but only if your way back(and that far back you really can't see actually) or you take a knee behind truck.

I'm curious, air cleaner looks real good, what color IS your favorite shade of vht?

[gringoloco]

Originally Posted by smbrouss70

Does that only apply to SCOTI?

No way, we’re definitely having some beers soon

Originally Posted by rustytruck50

Chris, love the wheel choice for when its fiscally possible. I get it about wheel & tire cost. I'm in the process of upgrading the wheels & tires on my Sierra. Its got the ugly steel 17's with the holes & I've looked at all sorts of OEM stuff & really have it bad for the '16-'18 Tahoe 5 spoke 20s...just can't afford them. I did settle on some Titan/Armada 5 spoke 18's...cheaper, but they are still moderately pricey with the tires. Btw, I really dig the burnout picture...just need to follow Mcbassin's lead and do some filming of the next loss of traction episode

I thought about a video, maybe when it’s time to make the donuts

Originally Posted by TA_C10

I'm glad you got the hartfab piece man, I like how he retained the stock mounting location for license plate light. And dude, it looks so much better! Proportions make a difference.

And I'm surprised you could see your hoops. Your truck is lower than mine too, what you do lay on the ground? LOL. You can see mine but only if your way back(and that far back you really can't see actually) or you take a knee behind truck.

I'm curious, air cleaner looks real good, what color IS your favorite shade of vht?

It does look better and is growing on me, thanks for the nudge. VHT satin epoxy is the best thing I’ve ever found in a 1-part rattle can. Always try to keep a couple cans on the shelf