1966 C10 Porterbuilt, Accuair build (The Outsider)

[midnight rambler]

Great center piece for the shop b b q

[Kyle@FTP]

Originally Posted by mooseknuckles

awesome work!

Thank You. I am putting every ounce of talent and skill (which isnt much compared to a lot of guys here) into this build.

Originally Posted by midnight rambler

Great center piece for the shop b b q

Im trying but its going to be tight! Hope to see you up here for the BBQ

[Kyle@FTP]

We have been making some small gains. I always feel there is a point in a build when progress goes from huge gains to little victories and thats where I am at. I have been putting in some late nights and weekends trying to have it done for our BBQ on Sept 27th. Fingers crossed its done!

I have a appointment at the drive shaft shop monday then to exhaust. So in the last few days I have been plumbing brakes, mounting the cooling system and get her ready. Matt (the owner) has also been putting in time which has been a huge help. He built the doors that turned out amazing in my opinion. roughed in the under dash wiring and some odds and end jobs. Its really fun to have him in the shop turning wrenches and seeing what really goes into a project of this size. Thanks for all the compliments. The txt and phone calls have been fantastic!

I am proud to say that Fred's Truck Parts is now a vendor for Moosehead Radiators and fuel tanks. And although this has a Griffin radiator in it. I am very excited to get the Moosehead tank and install it.

[Kyle@FTP]

Although we are running 15s I have to admit, Del's style has been a huge influence on me, I think some of it shows in this truck. I had to run his valve cover adapter with the original valve covers. I even like the way it looks with the very "industrial" looking truck intake.

[cheyenne shortstep]

Kyle you are down to the small stuff that takes what seems like the majority of the time. I will say that I am at Fred's on a pretty regular basis and every time I see progress. This truck is coming along nicely.

[CHIZZLER]

Truck is looking great. Wheels look like stock. What is the tire size on all 4. I may decide to also go that route.

[19SIKtySix]

Just came across this build, nicely done. All these builds just give me more motivation...keep up the good work!

[Kyle@FTP]

Thanks everyone for the kind words. We are working hard. The goal is to drive it out of the shop this sunday, park it in the parking lot for our open house then drive it to the local brewery after. We have a shot but its going to be a long week.

[midnight rambler]

cant wait to see it in person

[Kyle@FTP]

I let this fall off. The truck is pretty much done at this point. Rear wheel wells and hood hinges and she is done. I have been putting a lot of miles on her lately and she is currently in the hands of the owner so I can get a few other projects out of the shop. It took 9 or so months to build this truck start to now.

Here is the cluster all dolled up and ready to install. Also the Fred's Truck Parts center speaker prototype and the production piece.

[Kyle@FTP]

Extremely happy with the Accuair system. Easy to install, easy to program. Literally set it and forget it.

[Kyle@FTP]

There was a ton of work into these hubcaps to make them this nice! I am very happy with them. Also got the subframe for the bedwood done, wood got stained and installed.

[Kyle@FTP]

Finally getting the truck out and about. It runs and drives great, straight out of the shop. a few small tweeks but no reason it couldnt go to texas tomorrow.

[Kyle@FTP]

A little video of how well the stereo sounds. Im glad the customer pushed me to do this.

https://youtu.be/Lmj7gzJHWFY

[67cheby]

awesome, congrats !

[Kyle@FTP]

Originally Posted by 67cheby

awesome, congrats !

Thank you sir! when are you guys headed to a west coast show? Goodguys is a month or so away and its a great c10 gathering.

[CES2749]

Awesome build. How did you get the factory gauge cluster to work with the LS engine. I'm doing this same build, but don't have it bagged just static dropped.

Thanks Chuck

[Kyle@FTP]

Originally Posted by CES2749

Awesome build. How did you get the factory gauge cluster to work with the LS engine. I'm doing this same build, but don't have it bagged just static dropped.

Thanks Chuck

Hopefully the customer doesnt log in and see this post. He wanted new style gauges. I said no. Stock looks so much better.

Oil requires an adapter kit and plumbing it into a oil pressure port on the engine.

Speedo uses a dakota digital box that converts VSS to mechanical drive

Fuel just make sure you have the right sender.

coolant temp took a BMW temp sensor and a inline resistor.

I can set you up with everything to make your life easy if you would like. Give me a call or shoot me a email.

[idreama300]

Stereo sounds great. Nice work on the build!

[Kyle@FTP]

Originally Posted by idreama300

Stereo sounds great. Nice work on the build!

Thank you. I fought the stereo idea for awhile. Im a go fast stop fast kind of guy. the customer showed up with all the speakers and amp and said figure it out.

I'm glad I did, It's now one of my favorite parts of the truck.

[olrosa]

Bad azz!

[Dirty 30]

Truck is awsome!!!!!!

[Kyle@FTP]

Originally Posted by olrosa

Bad azz!

Thank You.

Originally Posted by Dirty 30

Truck is awsome!!!!!!

Thanks, I have a few more tweeks to make it a bit better. We got the A/C and heater cranking last night and I fixed a driveshaft issue. A few small things left but nothing major. The customer is daily driving it now and happy as could be.

[ol_skool_chevy]

great looking truck

[Kyle@FTP]

Originally Posted by ol_skool_chevy

great looking truck

Thank you. The customer is sure enjoying it.