1965 C10 LWB Project Build Thread

[JohnIL]

Originally Posted by SCOTI

John,

You could always introduce your Elky build over in the 'Alternate Tinkerings' forum section.

Scoti,
That's an interesting idea. I just might have to do that.

Thanks.
John

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by JohnIL

Scoti,
That's an interesting idea. I just might have to do that.

Thanks.
John

I helped a co-worker out on his sons A-body Elky & posted a thread in that area.

[JohnIL]

These pictures show the rear drop springs and the lift blocks. The combination gives a 1.5" drop. For reference, the front has a 2" drop. The picture is a bit deceiving. The truck has a bit a rear-high rake.

[JohnIL]

Here are some before and after pictures of the exhaust. The previous owner installed headers and 3" Flowmaster mufflers. It was obnoxiously load and it droned like crazy. I adapted down to 2 1/4" Walker QuietFlow SS mufflers. It's much more comfortable to drive now. New ram horn manifolds and a proper exhaust system will come down the road.

[JohnIL]

Before and after pictures of the steering wheel swap. The PO had a 14" Grant GT installed. It was all wrong for a classic truck. I opted for a 15" Grant 967 instead.

[JohnIL]

Here are the seat mounts I fabricated to get the square body bench seat up off the floor. And, a couple of pictures of the new retractable shoulder 3 point seatbelts. Remember, safety third!

[JohnIL]

Future home of a fancy schmancy double DIN touchscreen stereo. I hate to cut up the factory dash, but it's not pristine, so I won't lose any sleep over it.