Crash's 69 K10

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

Very nice progress Mark! Things are really coming together for you.
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thanks Mike... I still don't see the end. The wiring is not really complicated but it is time consuming, especially with all the new electronics(PCM,Dash,AC,etc) I have added.

Hope you are fishing or golfing today...
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Time for a update.. IT IS FREAKING HOT!! 110F today .. That’s the update…

I am still working on the electrical stuff.. Modifying the original wiring harness to work with the new Dakota Digital gauges, Vintage Air AC, and late model PCM. First step is rework (I Hate it, but it happens).. Removed TAC module from above the PCM to new mounting plate on firewall. Then install DD control box were the TAC was.







Next problem was bring the rear wiring harness, fuel pump, fuel sending unit, low fuel sensor, AC, and heater solenoid wires into the cab without cutting new holes in the firewall. I decided to use the existing wire bulkhead connector. It had spare slots. First step was to find the terminal ends needed..






I found the terminal ends at DigiKey.













Built new mounting plate to install TAC, DD OBDII interface, AC relays, etc.. Had to do some welding on the firewall to attach the mounting bolts..





Then I installed the DD gauges… Sweet setup.. I am using the PCM to feed all of the readings to the gauges.. Water Temp, Transmission Temp, Speed, Tach, Gear indicator, etc…






I am close to having all the wiring complete. I have it completed enough to use the key to start…. After that it is back to the bodywork.. I will be ordering the patch panel for the bed floor repair this week.. I only need a 4”x6” patch.. and it looks like I have to buy a 48”x16” patch panel, so I will have some left over if anyone needs bed floor patches..
Also, starting the search for a new steering wheel, and retro radio.. anybody have any ideas on which direction I should go?

[mcbassin]

I love the new cluster! That looks great. Very clean work with the wiring like always. I need to hire you to do my wiring
I want to buy one of the DD setups too. Lots of cash $$$$
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Originally Posted by mcbassin

I love the new cluster! That looks great. Very clean work with the wiring like always. I need to hire you to do my wiring
I want to buy one of the DD setups too. Lots of cash $$$$
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Thanks Mike.. No problem on the wiring... you have already pre-paid.. :-) The DD was $$$, but not a lot more than a restored cluster..

Have a great day..

[70K10Hunter]

I have been on the hunt for bed patch panels,I guess I need to look at the DD setups again, the only ones I've seen are the digital numbers in the guage itself which I dont care for, I didn't know you could actually get digital guages with the sweep scales on them, thanks for taken a pic with the lights out so we could see the contrast of the nightime dash lights coool. Those terminal ends, are the exactly like the originals that go in the bulkhead blocks? I'll be looking into those also. Doing all the mock up is a necessary evil but once you got it, it sure makes the final assembly go that much easier (LOL) most of the time.
Keep moving forward it is looking real good.

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Originally Posted by 70K10Hunter

I have been on the hunt for bed patch panels,I guess I need to look at the DD setups again, the only ones I've seen are the digital numbers in the guage itself which I dont care for, I didn't know you could actually get digital guages with the sweep scales on them, thanks for taken a pic with the lights out so we could see the contrast of the nightime dash lights coool. Those terminal ends, are the exactly like the originals that go in the bulkhead blocks? I'll be looking into those also. Doing all the mock up is a necessary evil but once you got it, it sure makes the final assembly go that much easier (LOL) most of the time.
Keep moving forward it is looking real good.

Thanks.. The bed patch is tough to find.. It requires the bedside to be off to get to it. The DD setup is nice, and if you use the OBDII interface you only need to run the oil pressure, everything else comes from the PCM.

The terminal ends seem to be exactly the same except they are tin and not copper/brass. They fit exactly the same as far as I can tell. I will get the part number and post on here.

Almost done with the wiring mockup... then it is back to the bodywork.

Once again thanks..

[mcbassin]

Originally Posted by Crash_OK

. The bed patch is tough to find.. It requires the bedside to be off to get to it. The DD setup is nice, and if you use the OBDII interface you only need to run the oil pressure, everything else comes from the PCM.

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Did you check with sharpie, teeitup, or any of the guys that part out trucks constantly to see if they have a patch or bed floor? Those guys probably scrap a bunch of lwb beds. I might have one, just never got around to checking for you.
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[mud.man.rj]

Really nice work, the wiring setup is so well thought out and looks like car show quality, appreciate wiring done right, I do a lot of wiring so it made me smile. Cool build on the truck too, nice fitment of the doors to fenders and cab. better watch it I think people are going to start lining up with jobs.

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Originally Posted by mud.man.rj

Really nice work, the wiring setup is so well thought out and looks like car show quality, appreciate wiring done right, I do a lot of wiring so it made me smile. Cool build on the truck too, nice fitment of the doors to fenders and cab. better watch it I think people are going to start lining up with jobs.

Thanks Mud.Man.. I enjoy the wiring.. but I need to start back on the bodywork..

Have a great day..

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

Did you check with sharpie, teeitup, or any of the guys that part out trucks constantly to see if they have a patch or bed floor? Those guys probably scrap a bunch of lwb beds. I might have one, just never got around to checking for you.
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Thanks Mike, I will check with them..

Have a great day...

[VA72C10]

That looks great! Love the gauges and super clean install on the wiring!

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

That looks great! Love the gauges and super clean install on the wiring!

Thanks..

[VA72C10]

Nice work!

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

Nice work!

Thanks...

[70K10Hunter]

good call on using only what you needed that is alot of cutting,welding and grinding if you use the whole patch. Aint it fun cutting out little pieces of metal and fitting them in holes with no bottoms(LOL) sounds like someone got happy with the drill on your bed. Well I have been posting and searching for some patch panels to no avail, but... I finally found a whole bed floor from Jerimiah King a member here that is local for me(SCORE) bed is really nice and no rust to speak of but I too was cutting and filling numerous holes on it also. I think about 13 is all. keep at it you are waay ahead of me, Question: what kind of seam sealer are you going to use if at all to assemble your bed?

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Originally Posted by 70K10Hunter

good call on using only what you needed that is alot of cutting,welding and grinding if you use the whole patch. Aint it fun cutting out little pieces of metal and fitting them in holes with no bottoms(LOL) sounds like someone got happy with the drill on your bed. Well I have been posting and searching for some patch panels to no avail, but... I finally found a whole bed floor from Jerimiah King a member here that is local for me(SCORE) bed is really nice and no rust to speak of but I too was cutting and filling numerous holes on it also. I think about 13 is all. keep at it you are waay ahead of me, Question: what kind of seam sealer are you going to use if at all to assemble your bed?

Great find on the near rust free bed.. I have not even thought about seam sealer for the bed.. Do you have any ideas?

[hgs_notes]

I used the same seam sealer on my bed wheel tubs as I used around the drip rail. Just the regular caulk tube stuff. Your wiring work is outstanding. I really like the new DD gage set ups better than the old LED readouts they used to have. Nice job on the bed patches.

[mcbassin]

Very nice progress Mark. That ac control turned out great. Is there a chance I may have the clips you're looking for?
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Originally Posted by mcbassin

Very nice progress Mark. That ac control turned out great. Is there a chance I may have the clips you're looking for?
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Thanks Mike.. I bet you would have the clips, but I am not sure how to remove them with tearing them up..

[70K10Hunter]

I went to buy some supplies at my local paint supply store(primer,POR15,more sandpaper,etc. etc) and he recommended 3M brand All-around Autobody sealant #08500 it is in a caulking tube it is white. The guy says it's paintable, it wont harden like a rock but it will stay pliable somewhat? he said quite a bit harder than say RTV sealant.if thats any kind of reference? I will be getting my bed floor sandblasted probably next week then POR15 then assemble it. I'll try it and let you know how it goes.

[67c10rustbuket]

Awesome inspiring work as always!

are you looking for the round clips that go on the rods to retain them to the levers on the heater controls?? I think a have a few 50 or so NOS ones I could donate a few to you.

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Originally Posted by 67c10rustbuket

Awesome inspiring work as always!

are you looking for the round clips that go on the rods to retain them to the levers on the heater controls?? I think a have a few 50 or so NOS ones I could donate a few to you.

Great.. I will pay you for them...

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Back at it this morning.. Flipped the bed floor over and cleaned the bed to prep it for the epoxy primer..



Sprayed the primer.. I reduced it more than I did on the cab.. Seemed to help a lot..





I worked out a lot of dents in the floor but stopped when I realized the pitting in the floor will reguire me to use a spray on bed liner to make it look right..



Then I fired up the sand blaster and started on the front of the bed and the rear inner fenders..





After that I started on the cowl piece.. Not sure what type of paint they had on this.. but the sand blaster had problems cutting it.. I will use the DA to finish it….



My goal now is to get rid of all of the yellow (original color).. I think all I have left is the bedsides and the tailgate…






Tomorrow I will start on working the dents out of the rear inner fenders…

[67c10rustbuket]

These ?? Just tell me how many you need. PM me an address or ph number if you want to pick them up. No payment required for a fellow Okie. Looks like I was a little late or I could have gave you part of my old bed floor also. Mine has rot in the front and I just got another swb steel floor.

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Originally Posted by 67c10rustbuket

These ?? Just tell me how many you need. PM me an address or ph number if you want to pick them up. No payment required for a fellow Okie. Looks like I was a little late or I could have gave you part of my old bed floor also. Mine has rot in the front and I just got another swb steel floor.

Dan,

PM sent.. Thanks for helping me out on this. I figured someone would have the patch I was looking for as soon as I bought the new piece.. no problem, I have lot's of extra patch for others when they need it..

Once again thanks..