"BUILD: 1970 C10 LWB--->SWB “Jumping Cholla”

[loudchevy]

Weekend progress update.... I got the core support and radiator installed and threw on the fenders then pushed it out of the garage and into the sun. The paint and bodywork isn't perfect and I'm ok with it. I can see some dings that I missed filling, and I have some orange peel in the single stage paint that I will try to fix at some point. I will have a touch up spot on the drivers rocker from the door rubbing when I was getting everything fitted. Totally didn't notice it rubbing until it was too late. I got the door latches and striker plates installed and things close and open with no issues now.

I started cleaning up (wire wheeled, primed, and painted black) the steering column brackets, braces, and hardware. I had ordered a new CPP tilt column that showed up on Friday. So now I have everything ready for that install at some point soon. I was planning on rebuilding my original non-tilt column but everything in it was junk. All the plastic inside was brittle and falling apart, the wiring was hacked, and it was a non-tilt column. I decided to go with a new piece and be done with it.

I still need to do brake and fuel lines that I keep putting off. I also need to get a booster and master cylinder too.

I'm debating which route to do on the wiring harness. Anyone have a preference on American Autowire vs Painless Performance? Or maybe a different vendor?

Starting to collect a nice pile of parts to get installed, just need to put in the time and effort to get it done.