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chevynut402 · 07-15-2005, 01:02 AM

So i removed the ol' potential fire ball from behind the seat, put in some buckets, and a custom center consol. Now i have that big open void that the big bench seat used to hide so well. Anybody have an idea on how to fill that in back there and have it look decent? I thought maybe using expandable foam, shaping it to the contours of the cab and covering it with auto carpet. It can be undone so it cant be that bad of an idea, right?

R@nger · 07-15-2005, 02:23 AM

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Originally Posted by chevynut402

Anybody have an idea on how to fill that in back there and have it look decent? I thought maybe using expandable foam, shaping it to the contours of the cab and covering it with auto carpet.

Have you thought about subs? You could make yourself a nice custom sub box and put some thump in your truck

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tomatocity · 07-15-2005, 03:45 AM

Carpet and maybe some storage pockets or net. Speakers, 10 disc player.

68Stepbed · 07-15-2005, 07:59 AM

I would definitely go with some stereo equipment and speakers. I personally don't like a hard thumpin system but I like to crank Skynard up and be able to understand what thaey're singing at high volume.

You could also consider building some kind of storage system with hidden panels. Seeing that there's not much storage space in these trucks.

My .02

Joe67 · 07-15-2005, 08:28 AM

First off, the cab tanks are safe.

You have a few choices, some already posted.
I'd opt for a little more legroom and move the seat tracks back a little

What rear tank setup did you go with?

modifiedGMC · 07-15-2005, 08:40 PM

I done a custom box covered it with carpet (wasn't finished in pic) installed two 12" subs. Gives you a nice back massage while driving if you play the right song.

Iceman7642 · 07-16-2005, 02:15 AM

i just threw in some 8" subs in some truck boxes, but i still got the bench to cover it up...

07-15-2005, 01:02 AM	#1
chevynut402 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Penn Valley, California Posts: 5	Gas tank removed So i removed the ol' potential fire ball from behind the seat, put in some buckets, and a custom center consol. Now i have that big open void that the big bench seat used to hide so well. Anybody have an idea on how to fill that in back there and have it look decent? I thought maybe using expandable foam, shaping it to the contours of the cab and covering it with auto carpet. It can be undone so it cant be that bad of an idea, right? Last edited by chevynut402; 07-15-2005 at 01:07 AM.

07-15-2005, 03:45 AM	#3
tomatocity Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sacramento CA Posts: 1,255	Carpet and maybe some storage pockets or net. Speakers, 10 disc player. __________________ Got bored, sold everthing. Got bored, looking for a 1960-66 C-10. Want to build my last truck.

07-15-2005, 07:59 AM	#4
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	I would definitely go with some stereo equipment and speakers. I personally don't like a hard thumpin system but I like to crank Skynard up and be able to understand what thaey're singing at high volume. You could also consider building some kind of storage system with hidden panels. Seeing that there's not much storage space in these trucks. My .02 __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

07-15-2005, 08:28 AM	#5
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,733	First off, the cab tanks are safe. You have a few choices, some already posted. I'd opt for a little more legroom and move the seat tracks back a little What rear tank setup did you go with? __________________ Joe - Formerly 67c10step ------------------------------- 1967 Chevy Stepside - ECE 4/6, fuelcell, 5lug - SOLD gr8lakes - My ebay auctions Click here to order forum apparel :: Click here to become a subscribing member

07-15-2005, 08:40 PM	#6
modifiedGMC Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Walker Co. Alabama Posts: 474	I done a custom box covered it with carpet (wasn't finished in pic) installed two 12" subs. Gives you a nice back massage while driving if you play the right song. __________________ If it don't fit, force it,...If it still don't fit , modify it 'till it does fit !!! Last edited by modifiedGMC; 07-15-2005 at 08:40 PM.

07-16-2005, 02:15 AM	#7
Iceman7642 P!$$ on Ford Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Federal Way, WA Posts: 334	i just threw in some 8" subs in some truck boxes, but i still got the bench to cover it up... __________________ [FONT="Impact"][COLOR="Navy"]Michael Lowered 1972 C-20 Longbed with 350 and TH350 1995 Tahoe LS - Custom intake, k&n, TBI spacer, sweet tail lights, clear front lights... 2009 Nissan Versa I am 26, married, and we had our first baby in July of 2009

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