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gringoloco · 11-11-2018, 01:28 AM

With the paint cured, I started sticking things in holes. The way Retrosound has you install the radio, the knobs stick out from the dash too far and look funny, IMO. I used a set of factory AM radio mounting cups instead of their supplied washers/spacers along with modifying the faceplate and brackets to tuck the knobs in as close as possible to the dash. Much better, now

Still not sure on how I feel about the faux dial screen protector. I’ll leave it stuck on there for a while and see if it grows on me...

gringoloco · 11-11-2018, 01:36 AM

Hmmm, maybe I’ll order one of these screen protectors instead; it looks a bit more appropriate for this era truck:

smbrouss70 · 11-11-2018, 03:21 AM

Looks way better than a single DIN radio in there. How does it sound?

gringoloco · 11-11-2018, 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smbrouss70

Looks way better than a single DIN radio in there. How does it sound?

Unknown at this point, and probably for a while. It’s just mounted, not yet wired. Lots to do before I get to hear any sound outta this thing. Currently no battery, wiring harness, or fuse box installed.

First up, finish body work and paint firewall and engine, then install drivetrain for the last(?) time

mcbassin · 11-12-2018, 08:31 AM

Very nice work on the dash repair and the engine Chris!

knomadd · 11-12-2018, 01:46 PM

Nice work so far Chris! The dash is looking good.

gringoloco · 11-13-2018, 11:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcbassin

Very nice work on the dash repair and the engine Chris!

Quote:

Originally Posted by knomadd

Nice work so far Chris! The dash is looking good.

Thanks dudes! Moved on to final clean, prep, and paint on the engine. Gotta say, I’m digging it

smbrouss70 · 11-13-2018, 12:40 PM

Mmmmmmmm, love me some Chevy Orange!

shearjs · 11-13-2018, 01:49 PM

Beautiful! Hope mine looks that good some day soon! What kind of paint did you use to spray the engine?

**rustytruck50** · 11-13-2018, 04:22 PM

Nice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

gringoloco · 11-14-2018, 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smbrouss70

Mmmmmmmm, love me some Chevy Orange!

Quote:

Originally Posted by shearjs

Beautiful! Hope mine looks that good some day soon! What kind of paint did you use to spray the engine?

Quote:

Originally Posted by rustytruck50

Nice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks guys, I’m diggin it. It’s sprayed with Seymour EN-48 which layed out really nicely

mcbassin · 11-20-2018, 08:44 AM

The engine looks great! Should be running by Christmas huh

gringoloco · 11-20-2018, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcbassin

The engine looks great! Should be running by Christmas huh

Ha! If I’m lucky, by summer. Time to start block sanding this firewall...

gringoloco · 11-24-2018, 09:13 PM

Welp, the firewall fooled me into thinking it was pretty flat, until I started block sanding it. I get the feeling there will be quite a few more rounds of making filler dust before this thing is ready for color...

gringoloco · 11-24-2018, 09:35 PM

I recently had a flashback to a few moths ago at HRPT with smbrouss70 and 65StreetCruiser. As we walked around checking out trucks, a comment was made regarding the “unfinished” look when the firewall isn’t properly capped where the blower motor used to be. I knew at that moment that I had work to do before this firewall could be declared officially complete. Thanks for unintentionally bringing this to my attention, Steven. This one’s for you

I welded in two strips of 18ga to closely replicate the look of the cowl panel edge and set them in at the same depth as the rest of the gutter. The whole business will get self-leveling sealer and should blend in seamlessly. Should... This is one of those mods you only notice if it’s not done, but I’m glad I took the time to make it look “right”.

sprint_9 · 11-24-2018, 09:44 PM

Looks good, you will be glad you did it. Its probably one of my favorite things Ive done to my truck.

smbrouss70 · 11-25-2018, 11:16 AM

Hey, if that's the worst thing I get blamed for, I'll take it! It does look much better when it's "finished" though. Good job.

**rustytruck50** · 11-25-2018, 04:28 PM

Well done, Chris! Those subtle mods are the best because they make you take a second look

C10_ustacould · 11-26-2018, 02:16 PM

Killer work Chris, firewall and engine look great! I love the Chevy orange.

gringoloco · 11-28-2018, 12:31 PM

Thanks dudes. Lotsa blocking going on to get this thing acceptable. Arms (and everything else) are sore

65StreetCruiser · 12-01-2018, 03:16 PM

Just re-read through the whole thread again, Chris. What an amazing transformation from day one. Funny how these projects just keep evolving. Keep up the excellent work. Looking forward to seeing it on the road again.

gringoloco · 12-01-2018, 06:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 65StreetCruiser

Just re-read through the whole thread again, Chris. What an amazing transformation from day one. Funny how these projects just keep evolving. Keep up the excellent work. Looking forward to seeing it on the road again.

Thanks Kevin! Driving yours definitely helped motivate me to get back on it. 13 years I’ve had this thing now; they’re never done...

gringoloco · 12-02-2018, 05:05 PM

Still chipping away at projects, consuming this elephant one bite at a time. Got the valve covers and adapters painted and installed:

gringoloco · 12-02-2018, 05:11 PM

Rebuilt the disgustingly crusty Hurst Muncie shifter and converted it from bayonette style to bolt on stick:

gringoloco · 12-02-2018, 05:15 PM

The Black Friday parts are beginning to trickle in. This trap door should flow a little more air than the stocker:

11-11-2018, 01:28 AM	#1701
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,921	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 With the paint cured, I started sticking things in holes. The way Retrosound has you install the radio, the knobs stick out from the dash too far and look funny, IMO. I used a set of factory AM radio mounting cups instead of their supplied washers/spacers along with modifying the faceplate and brackets to tuck the knobs in as close as possible to the dash. Much better, now Still not sure on how I feel about the faux dial screen protector. I’ll leave it stuck on there for a while and see if it grows on me... Attached Images __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

11-11-2018, 01:36 AM	#1702
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,921	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 Hmmm, maybe I’ll order one of these screen protectors instead; it looks a bit more appropriate for this era truck: Attached Images __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

11-11-2018, 03:21 AM	#1703
smbrouss70 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Rayne, LA Posts: 2,781	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 Looks way better than a single DIN radio in there. How does it sound? __________________ Steven "If dogs don't go to heaven, when I die I want to go wherever they went." -- Will Rogers R.I.P. Oscar R.I.P. Ratchet 1967 Pontiac GTO - Dad was the Original Owner 1970 Chevy 2wd SWB "Oscar's Truck" 1970 Chevy 2wd Blazer "Ratchet's Blazer" 2013 Chevy 2500HD Crew Cab Duramax/Allison Z71 LTZ "Brown Sugar" 2017 Chevy Suburban "BDB" 2020 Chevy Blazer Premier "Foxy" Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Shop Build

11-12-2018, 08:31 AM	#1705
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 Very nice work on the dash repair and the engine Chris! __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

11-12-2018, 01:46 PM	#1706
knomadd Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Rosenberg, Texas Posts: 3,506	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 Nice work so far Chris! The dash is looking good. __________________ -Duane C/10 Club Texas member 1971 Chevy C10 "Brutus" SWB Fleetside 2016 6.0L (L96) 6L90E (driver/project) 1965 Pontiac GTO "Royal Goat" 400/TH400 w/AC (my baby)

11-13-2018, 12:40 PM	#1708
smbrouss70 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Rayne, LA Posts: 2,781	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 Mmmmmmmm, love me some Chevy Orange! __________________ Steven "If dogs don't go to heaven, when I die I want to go wherever they went." -- Will Rogers R.I.P. Oscar R.I.P. Ratchet 1967 Pontiac GTO - Dad was the Original Owner 1970 Chevy 2wd SWB "Oscar's Truck" 1970 Chevy 2wd Blazer "Ratchet's Blazer" 2013 Chevy 2500HD Crew Cab Duramax/Allison Z71 LTZ "Brown Sugar" 2017 Chevy Suburban "BDB" 2020 Chevy Blazer Premier "Foxy" Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Shop Build

11-13-2018, 01:49 PM	#1709
shearjs Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Thompsons Station, TN Posts: 700	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 Beautiful! Hope mine looks that good some day soon! What kind of paint did you use to spray the engine? __________________ -Jason '72 Family Hauler Rufus' Restoration - 70 GMC, LS swap - SOLD

11-13-2018, 04:22 PM	#1710
rustytruck50 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Papillion, Ne Posts: 897	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 Nice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ -Doug '05 RCSB Sierra 2WD '71 Sierra 2WD Longbed '98 Silverado K1500 Xcab...sold '72 Highlander"Raymond"...sold

11-20-2018, 08:44 AM	#1712
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 The engine looks great! Should be running by Christmas huh __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

11-24-2018, 09:13 PM	#1714
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,921	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 Welp, the firewall fooled me into thinking it was pretty flat, until I started block sanding it. I get the feeling there will be quite a few more rounds of making filler dust before this thing is ready for color... Attached Images __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

11-24-2018, 09:35 PM	#1715
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,921	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 I recently had a flashback to a few moths ago at HRPT with smbrouss70 and 65StreetCruiser. As we walked around checking out trucks, a comment was made regarding the “unfinished” look when the firewall isn’t properly capped where the blower motor used to be. I knew at that moment that I had work to do before this firewall could be declared officially complete. Thanks for unintentionally bringing this to my attention, Steven. This one’s for you I welded in two strips of 18ga to closely replicate the look of the cowl panel edge and set them in at the same depth as the rest of the gutter. The whole business will get self-leveling sealer and should blend in seamlessly. Should... This is one of those mods you only notice if it’s not done, but I’m glad I took the time to make it look “right”. Attached Images __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

11-24-2018, 09:44 PM	#1716
sprint_9 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: 9 Posts: 862	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 Looks good, you will be glad you did it. Its probably one of my favorite things Ive done to my truck.

11-25-2018, 11:16 AM	#1717
smbrouss70 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Rayne, LA Posts: 2,781	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 Hey, if that's the worst thing I get blamed for, I'll take it! It does look much better when it's "finished" though. Good job. __________________ Steven "If dogs don't go to heaven, when I die I want to go wherever they went." -- Will Rogers R.I.P. Oscar R.I.P. Ratchet 1967 Pontiac GTO - Dad was the Original Owner 1970 Chevy 2wd SWB "Oscar's Truck" 1970 Chevy 2wd Blazer "Ratchet's Blazer" 2013 Chevy 2500HD Crew Cab Duramax/Allison Z71 LTZ "Brown Sugar" 2017 Chevy Suburban "BDB" 2020 Chevy Blazer Premier "Foxy" Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Shop Build

11-25-2018, 04:28 PM	#1718
rustytruck50 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Papillion, Ne Posts: 897	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 Well done, Chris! Those subtle mods are the best because they make you take a second look __________________ -Doug '05 RCSB Sierra 2WD '71 Sierra 2WD Longbed '98 Silverado K1500 Xcab...sold '72 Highlander"Raymond"...sold

11-26-2018, 02:16 PM	#1719
C10_ustacould A day late and $1 short... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northwest FL Posts: 3,877	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 Killer work Chris, firewall and engine look great! I love the Chevy orange. __________________ Buck Instagram: C10_ustacould 1963 SWB Fleet Side 528 Desert Beige Milly 1967 SWB Step Side 506 Medium Blue The Old Girl 1968 SWB Fleet Side 503 Light Green Ellie SOLD 1965 SWB Fleet Side 507 Light Blue Prescription Strength SOLD 1971 SWB Fleet Side 521 White Shiro SOLD 1968 SWB Step Side 503 Light Green My Old Farm Truck SOLD



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11-28-2018, 12:31 PM	#1720
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,921	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 Thanks dudes. Lotsa blocking going on to get this thing acceptable. Arms (and everything else) are sore __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

12-01-2018, 03:16 PM	#1721
65StreetCruiser It Is What It Is Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Natchitoches, La. Posts: 155	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 Just re-read through the whole thread again, Chris. What an amazing transformation from day one. Funny how these projects just keep evolving. Keep up the excellent work. Looking forward to seeing it on the road again. __________________ Kevin 65 Chevy SWB Fleetside Custom Cab (sold, so long old friend it was a fun ride) 68 Chevy SWB Fleetside Custom Cab 68 Camaro convertible www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com

12-02-2018, 05:05 PM	#1723
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,921	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 Still chipping away at projects, consuming this elephant one bite at a time. Got the valve covers and adapters painted and installed: Attached Images __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

12-02-2018, 05:11 PM	#1724
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,921	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 Rebuilt the disgustingly crusty Hurst Muncie shifter and converted it from bayonette style to bolt on stick: Attached Images __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

12-02-2018, 05:15 PM	#1725
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,921	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 The Black Friday parts are beginning to trickle in. This trap door should flow a little more air than the stocker: Attached Images __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

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